Manilyn Reynes is a Filipina actress, singer and television presenter. She is regarded as a Philippine pop culture icon and dubbed as the Star of All Decades. She has achieved mainstream success across film, music and television. She is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network. She has received accolades from the FAMAS Awards, Awit Awards, and Metro Manila Film Festival. She is the fourth actress with the most wins (3) at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the "Best Comedy Actress" category.
Early life and education Reynes was born on April 27, 1972, in Manila and grew up in Cebu. Her parents are Nelson Reynes y Clarín and Lounching Villamor. Her family moved to Cebú when she was only a few days old. She studied in Terejo Elementary School until third grade. She attended the basic education unit of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation in Cebu during her fourth and mid-fifth grade before leaving for Manila.
Career Prior to acting, Reynes started her career by joining a singing contest in Cebu. She was only 8 years old when she became a 7 weeks Champion in Weewee Jamboree Singing contest, and came in second place at the grand finals.
After her family moved back to Manila, she was launched as a child actor in Regal Films, To Mama with Love (1983). She also appeared in the movie Minsan, May Isang Ina (1983) for which she won the FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress in 1984. She also became a recording artist under Ivory Records and released three albums.
As a teenager, Reynes was one of the original members of the television variety show That's Entertainment (1986). In 1988, she signed with OctoArts International and released a self-titled album, Manilyn, featuring her hit single Sayang na Sayang which became a commercial success and earned her a platinum award. She continued to release 10 more albums under OctoArts International (known as PolyEast Records). Reynes had a concert in Araneta Coliseum and Ultra Stadium in 1990. She was also the youngest artist to hold a concert at the Araneta Coliseum in that same year.
Personal life Reynes previously dated actor Janno Gibbs.They were a popular loveteam in the 80s until their break up in 1989.
She met her husband, Aljon Jimenez in the variety show, That's Entertainment but did not take notice of each other until they worked together in the movie, Shake, Rattle & Roll II in 1990. Reynes and Jimenez was in a situationship, acting like a real-life couple but without commitment. Then Jimenez disappeared and cut off all their communication. In 1991, he surprised Reynes on her 19th birthday after a year-long without contact. The two had an argument until she found out that he disappeared out of jealousy.
Reynes married former matinee idol and actor Aljon Jimenez in Reno, Nevada U.S.A. in 1996. They have three children, Kyle, Kirk, and Kael Jimenez.
Discography Reynes released 13 studio albums and 2 compilation albums.
Studio albums Title Album details SalesClaimed sales figures are supported by the following specified certified units For music certifications prior to 1990s up to 2006, PARI's threshold for an album to receive Platinum certification was 40,000 units shipped: For music certifications beginning 2007, PARI's threshold for an album to receive Platinum certification was 30,000 units shipped: For music certifications beginning 2008, PARI's threshold for an album to receive Platinum certification was 25,000 units shipped: For music certifications beginning 2009, PARI's threshold for an album to receive Platinum certification was 20,000 units shipped: For music certifications since 2013 to present, PARI's threshold for an album to receive Platinum certification was 15,000 units shipped: Certifications Apple ThoughtsReleased: 1984 Label: Ivory Records Format: Vinyl, LP Manilyn, ChristmasReleased: 1984 Label: Ivory Records Format: Vinyl, LP Triplets Released: 1986 Label: Ivory Records Format: Vinyl, LPManilynReleased: 1988 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, CassettePHI: 80,000PARI: 2× PlatinumHeartbeatReleased: 1989 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, CassettePHI: 20,000 PARI: GoldGugmaReleased: 1990 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, CassetteHigh EnergyReleased: 1991 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette Still in LoveReleased: 1992 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette Mula sa PusoReleased: 1993 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette PHI: 20,000 PARI: Gold VoicesReleased: 1995 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette True Love WaysReleased: May 1996 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette Once MoreReleased: 2001 Label: Ivory Records Format: LP, CassetteManilyn, Loving MomReleased: 2009 Label: GMA Records Format: CD, digital download
Compilation album Title Album details CertificationsVoicesReleased: 1993 Label: PolyEast Records Formats: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo Story of Manilyn ReynesReleased: 2001 Label: EMI Virgin Records Formats:CD complications
Singles Year Title Album Certifications1988"Sayang na Sayang"Manilyn PARI: Platinum PHI: 30,000+1989"Somewhere Along the Way""Feel na feel"Heartbeat1990 "Ikaw pa rin" "Maasahan mo" Manilyn Reynes "Mr. Disco"High Energy 1991 "Kung Sino pa ang Minamahal"1992 "Still in love with you"Still in love "Shake it Baby" 1993 "Nais ko'y ay iyong Pag-ibig"Mula sa Puso
Concerts Major Concerts Year Title Venue 1990 Feel na feel concert: Manilyn Reyes live Smart Araneta Coliseum 1992 10 at 20 concert PhilSports Arena (formerly known as Ultra Stadium) 2007 Manilyn Reynes Live at 25 Aliw Theater 2017 The Triplets concert Music Museum
Filmography Film Year Title Role 1983 To Mama with Love Minsan May Isang Ina 1984 Dear Mama Daddy Knows Best 1985 Ride on Baby I Have Three Hands Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang 1986 When I Fall in Love Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha Batang Quiapo Mona Payaso 1987 Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy Family Tree 1988 Stupid Cupid Wake Up Little Susie Maniquin Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Love Letters Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting Pinky Me and Ninja Liit Simang 1989 Magic to Love Isang Araw Walang Diyos SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats 1990 Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake Michael and Madonna Madonna Feel Na Feel Small en Terrible Inday (Tarzila Borlongan) Shake, Rattle & Roll II Portia 1991 Kung Sino Pang Minamahal Luv Ko si Ma'am The Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting Shake, Rattle & Roll III Maloy 1992 Daddy Goon Aswang Veron Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Jodie 1993 Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan Ulong Pugot Naglalagot Bulag, Pipi at Bingi Nona Michael & Madonna 2 Milagro 1994 Multo in the City Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap Shake, Rattle & Roll V Lizbeth 1995 Boy Gising 1996 Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) Kasoy Milyonaryong Mini Kailanman 1997 Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2 1999 Sa Piling ng Aswang 2000 Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin 2001 Super Idol Bahay ni Lola Patricia 2006 Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 Jean 2008 One Night Only George 2009 Ded Na si Lolo Charing Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... Tala Love on Line (LOL) Roberta "Bunny" Polistico 2010 You to Me Are Everything Greta 2014 My Big Bossing Jessa's mother 2021 Mang Jose King Ina 2025 Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins Malena
Television Year Title Role 1984–1987 Heredero 1986–1996 That's Entertainment Herself 1985–1990 Eat Bulaga! Herself / Host 1988 Gintong Kristal Various roles 1989 Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Prinsesa Lavender / Guest 1990–1993 Young Love, Sweet Love Various roles 1991–1993 Lunch Date Herself / Host 1994 Ryan Ryan Musikahan Herself / Guest Dear Manilyn Herself / Host Manilyn Live 1995–1998 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila Herself / Co-host 1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various Roles Star Drama Theater Presents: Manilyn 1997 Spotlight Presents: Manilyn Ober Da Bakod Kasoy Hapi Kung Healthy Herself / Host Onli En Da Pelepens 1999–2003 Wansapanataym Various Roles 1999–2001 Sarap TV Herself / Host 2001 Daboy en Da Guard Various Roles 2002 K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge Herself / Celebrity Player 2004 Maid in Heaven Filomena 2005–2009 Moms Herself / Host 2006 Magpakailanman Various Roles 2006–2007 Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Martha 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Tita Herbie 2007–2008 MariMar Corazon 2008 The Singing Bee (Season 2) Herself / Celebrity Player / Millionaire 2009 All My Life Sally Estrella SRO Cinema Serye: Eva Castillo Story Eva Castillo 2009–2010 Dear Friend: My Christmas List Abby's mother 2010 First Time Laura Luna 2010–present Pepito Manaloto Elsa Dela Cruz-Manaloto 2011 Magic Palayok Old Magic Palayok Maalaala Mo Kaya: Internet Shop Nora Untold Stories Face to Face Various Pidol's Wonderland: Goata Believe in Magic 2011–2012 Daldalita Katrina De Leon 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kandila Anna Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon Story Rizza Dizon 2013 Party Pilipinas Herself / Guest Performer Magpakailanman: Rolando Niangar Story Sheryl Niangar Wansapanataym: Ang Nawawalang Ngipin Ni Tootsie DiwaTeeth ASAP 18 Herself / Guest Performer with Sheryl Cruz & Tina Paner as Triplets 2013–2014 Got to Believe Elizabeth "Betchay / Mama Bear" Lagro-Tampipi 2014 My BFF Lynette "Lyn" Garcia Sunday All Stars Herself / Guest Performer 2015 Once Upon a Kiss Aurora Servando-Rodrigo Sabado Badoo Herself / Cameo Footage Featured 2015–2016 Destiny Rose Daisy Flores-Vergara 2016 Magpakailanman: Zumba Dancing Boy – Balang Mary Jane Bughaw Poor Señorita Madame Ligaya "Aya" De Beauvoir Sinungaling Mong Puso Angelica Robles 2017 Meant to Be Amelia Altamirano-Bendiola Road Trip Herself / Guest with Sheryl Cruz and Tina Paner Dear Uge: Aso't Pusa Karen 2018 Inday Will Always Love You Marta Magtibay 2019–2020 Madrasta Grace Segundo 2021 The Lost Recipe Conchita Valencia 2021–24 All-Out Sundays Herself / Co-host / Performer / Various roles 2022 Wish Ko Lang: Ibinagsak Vangie 2022–2023 Maria Clara at Ibarra Narcisa ''Narsing'' Infantes-Asunción 2023 It's Showtime Herself / Guest performer with Michael V. Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Melba Salazar (guest star)2025Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'greMona Reyes2026Born to ShineMinchie Reyes-Sicat
Awards and nominations + Award Year Category Nominated work Result Aliw Awards2008Best Major Female ConcertManilyn Live @25Alta Media Icon Awards2018Best Comedy Program ActressPepito ManalotoAwit Awards1991Best Christmas RecordingMiss Kita sa ChristmasRecord of the YearMr. DiscoBest Dance RecordingBest Revival RecordingBPSU Kagitingan Awards for Television2018Pinakamagiting na Personalidad ng Comedy ProgramPepito ManalotoCatholic Mass Media Awards2016Best Comedy ProgramPepito Manaloto2017Hall of Fame AwardEdukCircle Awards2019Best TV ComediennePepito ManalotoFAMAS Awards1984Best Child ActressMinsan May Isang Ina1985Dear Mama2010Best Supporting ActressDed na si LoloGolden Screen TV Awards2011Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy ProgramPepito Manaloto20142015Metro Manila Film Festival2008Best Supporting ActressOne Night OnlyPMPC Star Awards for Television2006Best Celebrity Talk Show HostMoms2007Best Drama ActressBakekang2008Best Celebrity Talk Show HostMoms2012Best Comedy ActressPepito Manaloto20132014Best Drama Supporting ActressGot to Believe2015Best Comedy ActressPepito Manaloto2016Best Drama Supporting ActressDestiny RoseBest Comedy ActressPepito Manaloto20172018201920212023
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