Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador (; born March 30, 1998) is a Filipino actress and singer. Debuting in the hit morning drama ''

Be Careful with My Heart ''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to Novem ...

'' (2012–2014), she followed with leading roles in ''

Oh My G! ''Oh My G!'' is a 2015 Philippine drama romantic comedy television series directed by Veronica B. Velasco, starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel and Manolo Pedrosa. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwi ...

'' (2015), Jun Lana's '' Haunted Mansion'' (2015), '' Born for You'' (2016), Topel Lee's ''Bloody Crayons'' (2017),

Jason Paul Laxamana Jason Paul Laxamana (born September 21, 1987) is a Filipino filmmaker and writer. Early life and education Laxamana studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman, receiving a B.A. in Broadcast Communication. Career Laxamana's film, ' ...

's '' So Connected'' (2018), ''

The Killer Bride ''The Killer Bride'' is a 2019 Philippine gothic-horror television drama starring Maja Salvador, Janella Salvador, Joshua Garcia and Geoff Eigenmann. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via The Filipino C ...

'' (2019–2020) and Chito S. Roño's '' Darna'' (2022–present) as Mars Ravelo's

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Valentina. Her awards include three PMPC Star Awards, a

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, and Princess of Philippine Television.

Early life

Salvador was born in

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and raised in

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. Her parents are West End musical actress Jenine Desiderio and Juan Miguel Salvador,

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winning songwriter and former lead singer of Rage Band. She has a half-brother and two stepsiblings.

Career

Early career

Like her parents, she has interest in performing arts at a young age. Between 2008 and 2009, she represented the Philippines in a world trade fair in Seoul, Korea. She appeared on stage in venues such as

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, her first lead role being the school musical ''Paul! Paul!'' After guesting on ''

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s ''Sa Pula, Sa Puti'', management directors Manny Valera and

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's Johnny Manahan signed her a contract as their talent. Her official acting debut came in 2012 through the hit daytime drama, ''

Be Careful With My Heart ''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to Novem ...

'', which aired until 2014. Salvador's character, middle daughter Nikki Grace Lim, was widely known for her Taglish

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s. Winning newcomer awards, she would become one of the youngest faces of Garnier skin care. Salvador also signed film contracts with

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and

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, both in 2014.

Lead roles and music

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in 2015 cast Salvador in her first leading role in ''

'' as an orphan who blames God for the trials in her life. On July 1, Salvador released her debut album, which eventually became certified platinum by PARI. After featuring in a song for

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, she made her film debut in director Jun Lana's ''Haunted Mansion''. The film was a top grosser at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2016, she had her second major lead TV role through the music based drama '' Born for You''. Salvador portrays an aspiring musician who studies and works in

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. In the soundtrack, she released her first Japanese language songs. Salvador was announced to work with

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a third time following her Disney in Concert,

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performance with a Philippine exclusive version of '' Moana'''s " How Far I'll Go". 2017 came her first solo concert Super Janella. The same year, Salvador would appear in Topel Lee's ensemble film ''

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 ...

''. It was announced Salvador would be cast in

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''The Good Son'' (formerly ''Kung Kailangan Mo Ako'') but following major script changes, announced she would step down from the role. She then accepted to join Himig Handog a third time through the Karlo Zabala penned song "Wow Na Feelings" which won 4th Best Song and TFC's Global Choice Award. By 2018, she headlined two films. Following a portrayal as a singing

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'' My Fairy Tail Love Story'', she would garner praise as a love struck waitress in director

's rom-com '' So Connected''. In 2019, Salvador returned to the small screen after three years through gothic thriller ''

''. Her role as Emma, a mortuary

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who becomes possessed by the town's spirit won her Princess of Philippine Television at the national Box Office Entertainment Awards. By year end, Salvador starred opposite veteran actress Maricel Soriano in film ''The Heiress,'' which was based on the Philippine ''barang'' folklore. In 2020 she appeared in ''Tren'', the second highest rating episode of ''

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'' for the year. She played Aira, a university student who reconciles with her past lover. On November 19, 2021, she was confirmed as

Valentina / Regina Vanguardia in Mars Ravelo's ''Darna'', to be directed by Chito S. Roño. The series premiered in August 2022.

Personal life

She was previously in a relationship with

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actor

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. On October 20, 2020, she gave birth to their son Jude in

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, England.

Discography

Album

Singles

Original soundtrack

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Music video

Stage musical

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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