Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996),
better known as Jane Oineza, is a
Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''
Goin' Bulilit
Goin' Bulilit () is a Philippine sketch comedy program broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 6, 2005, replacing ''Ang Tanging Ina'' and aired every Sunday nights on the network's ''Yes Weekend!'' block. It also aired worldwide via ...
'', she gained local relativity on ''
Pinoy Big Brother:
All In''. Oineza also received recognition for the ''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by C ...
'' episode "Manika", earning a New York Festivals' Best Actress nomination and an International Emmy nomination.
Life and career
1996–2001
Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza was born in the town of
Bani,
Pangasinan
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to Erwin Oineza, a businessman in
Metro Manila
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, and his wife Jennifer Urbano. The oldest among three siblings, she lived with her family throughout the
Ilocos region. Oineza is fluent in
Tagalog
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and
English
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, with some proficiency in
Ilokano. She is of mostly
Pangasinense and
Ilocano ancestry. She is also
Roman Catholic
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.
Scouted to join the entertainment industry at an early age, Oineza's first appearances on television began as a child model in over twenty
TV commercials for various product brands.
From then on, Oineza became her family's sole
breadwinner
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after her parents resigned from their respective jobs to assist her in her career. The family moved from the provinces to live in
Pasig
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and then later in
Quezon City
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.
"
2001–2012
Immediately upon release of a popular shampoo ad, a talent manager urged Oineza to venture into acting. She made her acting debut at the age of 5 in the primetime teleserye ''
Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001–2003). She then portrayed a child version of female protagonist in ''
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004) and ''
Marina
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A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or ...
'' (2004) respectively. She soon came to prominence by joining the children's sketch comedy gag show ''
Goin' Bulilit
Goin' Bulilit () is a Philippine sketch comedy program broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 6, 2005, replacing ''Ang Tanging Ina'' and aired every Sunday nights on the network's ''Yes Weekend!'' block. It also aired worldwide via ...
'' in various skits and parody roles.
[ After graduating from ''Goin' Bulilit'' for three years, she was cast in the live-action fantasy series '' Kung Fu Kids'' (2008) as one of seven kids holding different personalities to be united by a prophecy.] ''Kung Fu Kids'' earned a 37.1% national viewer rating according to NUTAM in the Philippines.
Since then, Oineza became a staple for local soap operas, appearing in supporting and guest roles in '' Ligaw na Bulaklak'' (2008), ''Maria la del Barrio
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'' (2011), '' Oka Tokat'' (2012), and in several episodes of the drama anthologies ''Maalaala Mo Kaya
''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by C ...
'' and ''Wansapanataym
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''. In the midst of drama portrayals, she obtained more challenging roles. Oineza materialized on the big screen with her first indie short in ''Sampalataya'' for Philippine's 2009 Urban Mediamakers Film Festival Entry, playing the role of a blind girl who dreams in colors but sees everything in black and white. She returned to co-starring in Star Cinema-produced mainstream movies, namely '' Miss You Like Crazy'' (2010), '' I Do'' (2010), and '' Amorosa'' (2012). She also participated in the period indie, ''Bayaning Pepe'', a film under the direction of Carlos Morales, encompassing a story traced back into the younger years of National Hero Jose Rizal
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*Jose ben Abin
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. She received rave reviews from independent film critics as she played the infamous Leonor Rivera
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, Rizal's "lover by correspondence".
2013–2017
In 2013, Oineza gained international recognition for her performance in the drama anthology ''Maalaala Mo Kaya
''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by C ...
'' for the episode "Manika" (lit. ''Doll'') aired in 2012. She earned a ''Finalist Certificate for Best Performance by an Actress'' at the New York Festivals, nominee for ''Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Single Drama'' at the Golden Screen Awards, and ''Best Drama'' nomination at the International Emmy Awards. Oineza played the role Nene, a girl raped by her stepfather, witnesses her mother succumb to drug addiction and escapes to a convent. The "Manika" episode broke barriers as one of the most-talked about episodes in the ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' anthology, reaching a 40% national viewer rating via Kantar Media/TNS.
Oineza was relaunched as part of ''Star Magic 2013''. She was cast in a minor supporting role in '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' and a guest role in ''Juan dela Cruz
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''. Separately, she appeared in another ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episode "Bimpo" where she played a young woman born with cerebral palsy
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. Her portrayal garnered her a second nod for ''Best Single Performance by an Actress'' at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television
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, alongside acclaimed veteran actress Nora Aunor
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.
In 2014, Oineza joined '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'' as a celebrity housemate. She gained mixed attentions and viewer relevance because of her love-lines and strong personality. After 120 days, she was named 3rd Big Placer.
In 2015, she had her first lead role in the afternoon teleserye ''Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
''Ricky Lee's Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita'' (International title: ''Waiting for Love'' / ) is a 2015 Philippine drama revenge television series based on the 1986 film of the same title which was written by Ricky Lee and directed by Mel Chiong ...
'', playing the role of Corrine, a determined daughter desires to fix her broken family.
Oineza was also featured in Sponge Cola's single "Move On", released locally and worldwide via iTunes
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. She then starred in several movies including '' The Love Affair'' (2015), '' Always Be My Maybe'' (2016), ''Bloody Crayons
''Bloody Crayons'' is a 2017 Philippine suspense thriller film based on the book of the same name by Wattpad writer Josh Argonza. Directed by Topel Lee, the film features an ensemble cast including Janella Salvador, Jane Oineza, Maris Racal, Ro ...
'' (2017), and '' Haunted Forest'' (2017).
2018–present
In 2018, Oineza cuts her hair short to play an antagonist role in the afternoon teleserye '' Araw Gabi''. She then appeared in ''Los Bastardos
''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos'' ('') is a 2018 Philippine drama television series under '' Precious Hearts Romances'' loosely based on the Filipino pocket book novel ''Cardinal Bastards'' by Vanessa, starring Ronaldo Valdez, ...
'', and also starred in the 2019 movies ''Finding You'' and ''Ang Henerasyong Sumuko Sa Love''.
During the ABS-CBN shutdown and franchise crisis in the COVID-19 pandemic
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, Oineza starred in two teleserye projects for TV5: '' I Got You'' (2020) and ''Gen Z'' (2021). She then returned to ABS-CBN for the upcoming teleserye ''The Broken Marriage Vow
''The Broken Marriage Vow'' is a 2022 Philippine drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Connie Macatuno and Andoy Ranay, it stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Zanjoe Marudo, Sue Ramirez, and Zaijian Jaranilla. It is based on th ...
'' (2021), playing a prominent and important role.
Filmography
Movies
Television/Digital
Discography
Featured artist
* Various parodies on ''Goin' Bulilit'' (2005-2008)
* ''Pinoy Big Brother: All In'' originals - "Teen Love Song", "Turtle Song", "Bibimbap" (''All In'' housemates, 2014)
* "Move On" ( Sponge Cola, 2015)
* "Pag-ibig", "Walang Iba" (Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
''Ricky Lee's Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita'' (International title: ''Waiting for Love'' / ) is a 2015 Philippine drama revenge television series based on the 1986 film of the same title which was written by Ricky Lee and directed by Mel Chiong ...
(Songs from the Heart), 2015)
* Bato sa Buhangin (new cover version, duet with Morissette Amon
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, 2019)
Awards and nominations
Notes
External links
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Jane Oineza
on Star Magic
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Oineza, Jane
1996 births
Living people
Filipino television actresses
Filipino film actresses
Filipino people of Spanish descent
Filipino Roman Catholics
ABS-CBN personalities
Pinoy Big Brother contestants
TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities
Actresses from Pangasinan
Singers from Pangasinan
Star Magic
21st-century Filipino singers
21st-century Filipino women singers