Manilyn Reynes (born Manilyn Villamor Reynes on April 27, 1972), professionally known as Manilyn Reynes, is a multi-awarded 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

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. She has received accolades from the FAMAS Awards, Awit Awards, and

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. 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 to Nelson Clarin Reynes and Lounching Reynes. Her family moved to Cebu when she was only a few days old. She went to Terejo Elementary School until third grade. She attended University of Southern Philippines during her fourth and mid-fifth grade before leaving for Manila. She was 10 years old when her family moved back to 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 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

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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 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). She was also the youngest artist to hold a concert at the

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in 1990.

Personal life

Reynes married actor Aljon Jimenez in 1996. They have three children.

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

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