Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Geronimo, born as Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo, is a Filipino singer and actress.Sarah Asher Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988 to Father Delfin Geronimo and Divina, who used to run a beauty parlor in their house at Sta. Cruz, Manila. Sarah is the third of four children with siblings Johna Rizzie, Sunshine Grace, and Ezekiel Gabriel.

Sarah's first performance on stage is at a mall show when she was two years of age. Sarah sang "Pasko Na Naman" with Pinky Marquez and Richard Reynoso. Sarah became part of a kiddie show, Pen-pen de Sarapen, from 1992 through 1994, Ang TV from 1995 through 1996, and NEXT from 1996 through 1997. She was one of the performers during the 1995 visit of Pope John Paul II.Star For A Night hosted by Regine Velasquez is the singing contest where she won the joined grand prize on March 1, 2003, at the age of 14. Sarah emerged as the grand prize winner of the said singing competition with her rendition of the song "To Love You More." She won P 1 million and a managerial contract at Viva Artist Agency.

In 2004, Geronimo signed a contract with ABS-CBN, where she had her first project in acting through starring in a drama series entitled Sarah, The Teen Princess. She also became a mainstay until now, in a musical variety show, ASAP.In 2005, Geronimo sang the theme of a Star Cinema movie, Can This Be Love.She also became part of the fourth season of the weekly teen-oriented program, SCQ Reload, Kilig Ako.In summer of 2005, Sarah reunited with her fellow champions for a US Tour of Pinoy Idols: Return Of The Champions, which was staged in selected cities in the U.S. for a two-month period.This year, she lead the cast of one of ABS-CBN's primetime soap opera, Bituing Walang Ningning. Here, she starred as an aspiring singer named, Dorina Pineda. She also released a soundtrack of the series.She also took the lead role in ABS-CBN's primetime drama Pangarap Na Bituin opposite Jericho Rosales, along with Maja Salvador and Rica Peralejo as The Jewel Sisters, also with Nikki Gil.

Last July 30, 2008, her debut movie under Star Cinema and Viva Films with Filipino actor John Lloyd Cruz entitled "A Very Special Love" was released, and the movie grossed P 180 million.. She also recorded her own version of the song "Very Special Love" for the movie which was then included in the repackaged edition of "Taking Flight".

At 14 years old, Sarah bested 10 other finalists in the nationwide search for Star For a Night (Philippine Edition) aired over IBC Channel 13. Her performance of Celine Dion's To Love You More won her the Grand Prize, winning 1 Million Pesos and a recording contract with Viva Records.

In November 2004, Geronimo released her second album entitled Sweet Sixteen. The album has since reached 3x Platinum status, selling more than 150,000 copies. "How Could You Say You Love Me" was released as the first single from the album. Sarah, along with other reality star search winners Rachelle Ann Go, and Erik Santos staged the Night of the Champions concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which also went on a tour in US. She also played in the fantasy movie, Lastikman of VIVA Films.

Sarah performed her first major solo concert, "The Other Side" at the Araneta Coliseum.Viva Records released a live DVD album of the filmed tour in Araneta Coliseum named as "The Other Side: Live Album", and achieved platinum.

She staged her second major solo concert on July 14, 2007 at the Araneta Coliseum entitled Sarah Geronimo In Motion. Sarah also concluded Sarah Geronimo In Motion US tour last August-September 2007.

Geronimo released the "In Motion" DVD on February 27, 2008 filmed at the Araneta Coliseum and reached platinum. Before Geronimo release her 5th studio album, she released "I'll Be Here" as the 4th and final single of Taking Flight. She collaborated with Backstreet Boys member Howie Dorough, in the song "I'll Be There" produced by Christian de Walden and it will be included in her upcoming album entitled "Just Me".

By November, she will stage another major solo concert in Araneta Coliseum entitled, The Next One. And later this year, Geronimo will release her first ever Christmas Album and it will be produced and arranged by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab and she will have her Special Christmas Concert at the Araneta Coliseum. And early next year, her follow-up movie with John Lloyd Cruz will be released as Star Cinema's first offering for 2009.