QUEZON CITY, Philippines – “The Voice Kids,” the biggest and top-rating singing reality competition for kids in the country, is bound to get even more exciting as the one and only Megastar Sharon Cuneta joins the show as its newest mentor.
This summer, Sharon will be working with diva Lea Salonga and rock superstar Bamboo as they screen and mentor kids who will showcase their singing talent and live out their dreams.
“I’m so honored because I’ll be working with Lea, Bamboo, and the most talented children here in the country,” said Sharon.
One of the country’s most popular music icons, the Megastar has thrived as a singer and performer with a career spanning 35 years.
At age 12, she shot to fame for with songs “Tawag ng Pag-ibig” and “Mr. DJ.” Since then, she has churned out one hit song after another, popularizing more than 30 singles and recording more than 40 albums, some of which has achieved multi-platinum and diamond record certification.
An actress who has starred in more than 50 films, she was named box-office queen several times for her blockbuster films from the 1980s until the 2000s and even hit a grand-slam in the Philippine movies for her performance in “Madrasta.”
Aside from acting recognitions, Sharon has also been honored for her success as a singer and recording artist. She has received several lifetime achievement awards at a relatively young age, including the Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award or Lifetime Achievement Award from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. in 2002 when she was just 36 years old.
And aside from her phenomenal success as a television and film actress, Sharon has also made a name for herself as a performer whose shows in and out of the country have sold out.
Her popularity has definitely made her one of the most sought-after and trusted endorsers in the country, with countless products and services entrusting their brands to her.
“The Voice Kids” is just one of the many things lined up for Sharon after she recently signed a two-year exclusive network contract with ABS-CBN.
“My happiness is immeasurable. Home is home. I’ve been with ABS-CBN for 25 years now. I grew up here, everyone I knew and grew up with is here. What else can I ask for?” said Sharon.
Don’t miss the third season of “The Voice Kids” soon on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit thevoice.abs-cbn.com, like www.facebook.com/thevoiceabscbn, or follow @thevoiceabscbn on Twitter and @abscbnthevoice on Instagram.