Janella Salvador
{{Short description|Filipino actress and singer (born 1998)}}
{{For|the album of the same name|Janella Salvador (album)}}
{{Philippine name|Desiderio|Salvador}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}}
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| name = Janella Salvador
| image = Janella Salvador in 2019.jpg
| caption = Salvador in November 2019
| birth_name = Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|03|30}}
| birth_place = Cebu, Philippines
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer|model}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| agent = Star Magic
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| children = 1
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|
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| label = Star Music
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Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador ({{IPA|tl|dʒaˈnɛlɐ|lang}}; born March 30, 1998) is a Filipino actress and singer. Debuting in the hit morning drama Be Careful with My Heart (2012–2014), she followed with lead roles in Oh My G! (2015), Born for You (2016), So Connected (2018), The Killer Bride (2019–2020), Darna (2022–2023) as Mars Ravelo supervillain Valentina, and Under Parallel Skies (2024). Her awards include three PMPC Star Awards, a FAMAS Award and Princess of Philippine Television.
Early life
Janella Salvador was born in Cebu and raised in San Juan in Metro Manila.{{Cite web |title=Cebu: Home To Great OPM Talents? |url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/traveltuesday-the-queen-city-really-lives-name-159 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526185834/https://www.onemusic.ph/news/traveltuesday-the-queen-city-really-lives-name-159 |archive-date=2018-05-26 |access-date=May 26, 2018 |website=One Music PH}}
Her parents are West End musical actress Jenine Desiderio and Juan Miguel Salvador, Awit Award winning songwriter{{Cite journal|date=November 2013|title=Previous Awit Awardees|url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/awitwinners.doc|url-status=dead|journal=Awit Awards Archive|pages=31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305004725/http://www.awitawards.com.ph/awitwinners.doc|archive-date=March 5, 2017|access-date=February 5, 2018}}{{Cite web|title=Juan Miguel Salvador – Composing and Writing Credits|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/4727083-Juan-Miguel-Salvador?filter_anv=0&type=Credits|access-date=July 17, 2018|publisher=discogs|language=en}} and former lead singer of Rage Band.{{cite web|title=Janella Salvador opens up about her father|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/features/23649/janella-salvador-opens-up-about-her-father/|access-date=December 12, 2015|publisher=PUSH}}
She has a half-brother and two step siblings.{{Citation|title=Janella's Father's Day celebration with her dad|url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2018/6/18/news/what-is-patrick-doing-at-janellas-fathers-day-ce-40641|website=Star Cinema ABS-CBN Films|access-date=February 14, 2020}}
Career
= 2008–2014: Early years, debut =
Salvador has expressed interest in performing arts at a young age.{{cite web|title=Janella Salvador Biography|url=http://philnews.ph/2013/03/11/janella-salvador-profile-bios-photos-star-magic-circle-2013/|access-date=December 12, 2015|website=Phil News|date=March 11, 2013 |publisher=Philippine News}}
Between 2008 and 2009, she represented the Philippines in a world trade fair in Seoul, Korea. She appeared on stage in venues such as Meralco Theater, her first lead role being the school musical Paul! Paul!{{Cite news|title=Janella Salvador In 'Haunted Mansion' on Christmas Day|work=Manila Standard|url=http://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/192418|access-date=June 24, 2018}} After guesting on Eat Bulaga's Sa Pula Sa Puti, management directors Manny Valera and Star Magic's Johnny Manahan signed her a contract as their talent.{{cite news|title=Meet Star Magic Circle 2013|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11615/meet-star-magic-circle-2013|access-date=December 12, 2015}}
Her official acting debut came in 2012 through the hit daytime drama, Be Careful With My Heart, which aired until 2014.{{Cite web|title='Be Careful With My Heart' pilot wins timeslot|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/10/12/be-careful-my-heart-pilot-wins-timeslot|access-date=August 22, 2019|website=ABS-CBN News}}{{Cite news|work=ABS-CBN News|first=Miguel|last=Dumaual|title='Be Careful With My Heart' marks milestone rating|language=en-US|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/30/13/be-careful-my-heart-marks-milestone-rating|access-date=August 12, 2017}}{{Cite news|title=Why ABS-CBN's 'Be Careful With My Heart' is a BIG HIT?|work=The Summit Express|url=http://www.thesummitexpress.com/2013/05/why-abs-cbns-be-careful-with-my-heart.html|access-date=August 12, 2017}} Salvador's character, middle daughter Nikki Grace Lim, was widely known for her Taglish catchphrases.{{Cite news|title=Janella Salvador's Career Timeline In GIFs|work=Candymag.com|url=http://www.candymag.com/all-access/janella-salvador-s-career-timeline-in-gifs|access-date=August 12, 2017}} Winning newcomer awards, she would become one of the youngest faces of Garnier skin care.{{Cite web|title=Janella Salvador - Garnier Commercial|url=http://www.bitlanders.com/movie/janella-salvador-garnier-commercial/77567|access-date=January 25, 2019|website=bitLanders|language=en}} In 2013, she was officially launched as part of Star Magic Circle 2013.{{Cite web |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Meet Star Magic Circle 2013 |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11615/meet-star-magic-circle-2013 |access-date= |website=PEP.ph |language=en}} Salvador signed film contracts with Regal Entertainment and Star Cinema, both in 2014.{{cite web|date=July 19, 2014|title=Regal stardom for Janella|url=http://entertainment.tempo.com.ph/2014/07/19/regal-stardom-for-janella/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222162152/http://entertainment.tempo.com.ph/2014/07/19/regal-stardom-for-janella/|archive-date=December 22, 2015|publisher=Tempo Entertainment}}{{cite web|date=July 9, 2014|title=Star Cinema to produce films for Janella|url=http://philnews.ph/2014/07/09/star-cinema-to-produce-janella-salvadors-first-movie/|website=Phil News|publisher=Philippine News}}
= 2015–present: Lead roles and music =
File:Haunted_Mansion_Official_Trailer.jpg in 2015 for Haunted Mansion]]
ABS-CBN in 2015 cast Salvador in her first leading role in Oh My G! as an orphan who blames God for the trials in her life.{{Cite web|title=A modern tale on faith in the life of the Filipino teenager - The Manila Times Online|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/modern-tale-faith-life-filipino-teenager/156093/|access-date=August 12, 2017|website=manilatimes.net|date=January 17, 2015 |language=en-US}} On July 1, Salvador released her debut album, which eventually became certified platinum by PARI.{{Cite web|title=Janella Salvador's self-titled album reaches platinum status - LionhearTV|url=http://www.lionheartv.net/2017/03/janella-salvador-achieves-platinum/|access-date=March 16, 2018|website=lionheartv.net|date=March 30, 2017 }}{{cite web|last=Inquirer|first=Philippine Daily|title=Janella Salvador, No. 1 overall|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/180279/janella-salvador-no-1-overall|newspaper=Inquirer|date=October 6, 2015 }}{{Cite news|title=Janella's album top-selling for the week; Alden Richards no. 3|language=en|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/181379/janellas-album-top-selling-for-the-week-alden-richards-no-3|access-date=March 16, 2018}} After being selected to interpret the theme song "Happily Ever After" for Hong Kong Disneyland's 10th anniversary,{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2015 |title=Janella Salvador cried when she was selected as HK Disneyland theme song interpreter |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/22636/janella-salvador-cried-when-she-was-selected-as-hk-disneyland-theme-song-interpreter |access-date= |website=PEP.ph |language=en}} 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 and won Salvador the New Actress of the Year.{{Cite web|title=My Bebe Love leads MMFF 2015 box-office race on first three days|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/61617/emmy-bebe-loveem-leads-mmff-2015-box-office-race-on-first-three-days|access-date=December 11, 2020|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}
In 2016, she had her second major lead TV role through the music-based drama Born for You with Elmo Magalona. Salvador portrays an aspiring musician who studies and works in Tokyo.{{Cite web|title=Born For You|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/internationalsales/offerings/tv-series/born-for-you|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=International Sales}} In the soundtrack, she released her first Japanese language songs.{{cite web|title=ElNella's Born for You album zooms to #1 on iTunes Philippines|url=http://www.startattle.com/2016/08/elnellas-born-for-you-album-zooms-to-1.html|website=Star Tattle|publisher=Star Tattle and iTunes|access-date=December 15, 2016|archive-date=August 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809040122/http://www.startattle.com/2016/08/elnellas-born-for-you-album-zooms-to-1.html|url-status=dead}} Salvador was announced to work with Disney a third time following her Disney in Concert, Kia Theatre performance with a Philippine exclusive version of Moana
2017 came her first solo concert Super Janella.{{Cite web |title=Set List: "Super Janella" Digital Concert |url=http://www.onemusic.ph/news/set-list-super-janella-digital-concert-2735 |access-date=August 11, 2017 |website=One Music PH |language=en}} The same year, Salvador would appear in Topel Lee's ensemble film Bloody Crayons. It was announced Salvador would be cast in crime drama The Good Son (formerly Kung Kailangan Mo Ako) but following major script changes, announced she would step down from the role.{{Cite web |title=Elmo, Janella no longer part of 'Kung Kailangan Mo Ako' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/03/17/elmo-janella-no-longer-part-of-kung-kailangan-mo-ako |website=ABS-CBN News}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Wow Na Feelings by Janella Salvador in Top 40 Songs Chart (weekly top chart) |url=https://popnable.com/philippines/songs/65974-janella-salvador-wow-na-feelings/charts?filter=weeklyTop40 |access-date=December 18, 2020 |website=Popnable.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Himig Handog 2017 {{!}} Grand Finals Awarding - YouTube | date=November 26, 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su7VruXSKgU |access-date=December 18, 2020 |via=YouTube}} By 2018, she headlined two films. Following a portrayal as a singing mermaid in fantasy film My Fairy Tail Love Story, she would garner praise as a love-struck waitress in director Jason Paul Laxamana's rom-com So Connected.
In 2019, Salvador returned to the small screen after three years through gothic thriller The Killer Bride. Her role as Emma, a mortuary cosmetologist who becomes possessed by the town's spirit won her Princess of Philippine Television at the national Box Office Entertainment Awards.{{Cite web|title=Janella Salvador kills it as Emma in 'The Killer Bride'|url=https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/starstudio/stories/2019/09/read/janella-salvador-kills-it-as-emma-in-the-killer-bride|access-date=January 6, 2021|website=lifestyle.abs-cbn.com|language=en}} By year end, Salvador starred opposite veteran actress Maricel Soriano in film The Heiress, which was based on the Philippine barang folklore.{{Citation|title=Google|url=https://www.google.com/logos/doodles/2020/december-holidays-days-2-30-6753651837108830.3-2xa.gif|language=en|access-date=December 12, 2020}} In 2020 she appeared in Tren, the second highest rating episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya for the year. She played Aira, a university student who reconciles with her past lover.{{Cite web|date=February 25, 2020|title=JoshNella's first 'MMK' hits 27.2% nationwide (Saturday)|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2020/02/julia-montes-24-7-is-most-watched-sunday-show-joshnellas-first-mmk-hits-27-2-nationwide/|access-date=September 18, 2020|publisher=LionhearTV|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=MMK "Tren" Recap: The love story of Aira and Jason {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya/videos/the-love-story-of-aira-and-jason-257537|access-date=January 6, 2021|website=ent.abs-cbn.com}}
On November 19, 2021, she was confirmed as supervillain Valentina / Regina Vanguardia in Mars Ravelo's Darna, to be directed by Chito S. Roño. After months of stunt training, the series premiered in August 2022 and concluded February 2023.{{Cite web|date=November 19, 2021|title=Janella Salvador is 'Darna's' Valentina|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/19/shhhhhhhhhh-janella-salvador-is-darnas-valentina/|access-date=November 20, 2021|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|first=Em|last=Enriquez|title=It's Official: Janella Salvador Is Valentina in the New Darna TV Remake|url=http://www.preview.ph/culture/janella-salvador-valentina-darna-2021-a00378-20211119|access-date=November 20, 2021|website=Preview.ph}}{{Cite web|title=Janella Salvador is Valentina in "Darna" series|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/janella-salvador-is-valentina-in-darna-series-16138|access-date=November 20, 2021|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=EN}} Her supporting role in Derick Cabrido's 2023 film Mallari gained her a Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination.
In July 2023, she also concluded principal photography in Hong Kong for the international romance film Under Parallel Skies. She stars opposite Thai actor Win Metawin, with direction by Kita Kita director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo. It had its world premiere at the 17th Asian Film Awards, its nationwide theatrical release in the Philippines on April 17, Singapore on May, 1 and Thailand on May 9 2024, as well as limited screening in Laos, Cambodia, UAE and Vietnam.{{Cite web |title=A Photo of Thai Actor Win Metawin Together with Janella Salvador with Richard Juan on a Merit Ceremony Confirms the Rumored Movie Project of the Three! |url=https://www.tvseriescraze.com/2023/06/a-photo-of-thai-actor-win-metawin.html |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=TV Series Craze}} Salvador had her third exclusive contract with ABS-CBN on February 23, 2024, marking 12 years with the network.{{cite news |last1= Naredo|first1=Camille |title=Janella Salvador renews contract with ABS-CBN|url= https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/23/janella-salvador-renews-contract-with-abs-cbn-1423|accessdate=February 26, 2024 |publisher= ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|date=February 23, 2024}}{{cite news |last1= |first1=|title=Janella Salvador to star in two upcoming films|url= https://qa.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2024/02/24/2335820/janella-salvador-star-two-upcoming-films|accessdate=February 26, 2024 |publisher= The Philippine Star|date=February 24, 2024}} For Pride Month 2024, Salvador released a music video for her song Hey You that features a sapphic romantic storyline.{{Cite web|date=July 4, 2024|title=Janella Salvador opens up about girl crushes, inspiration behind sapphic MV of ‘Hey You’ |url=https://latestchika.com/just-in/2024/07/04/107489/janella-salvador-opens-up-about-girl-crushes-inspiration-behind-sapphic-mv-of-hey-you/|access-date=October 12, 2024|website=Latest Chika|language=en-ph}}{{Cite web|date=July 9, 2024|title=Janella Salvador Shares A 'Girl Crush' Inspired Her 'Hey, You' MV|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/janella-salvador-girl-crush-hey-you-music-video-a6906-20240709?s=ht5u6n11ll421brhq4gdal8vie|access-date=October 12, 2024|website=cosmo.ph|language=en-ph}} Extended screenings for Under Parallel Skies lasted until October 2024 in Japan.{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Gavin |last2=jcristobal |date=2024-09-17 |title=Janella Salvador, Thai actor Win Metawin’s film released in 13 countries |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/156891/janella-salvador-thai-actor-win-metawins-film-released-in-13-countries |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=INQUIRER.net USA |language=en}}
In 2025, she appeared in her first indie film, Fleeting, for CinePanalo 2025.{{Cite web |last=Evangelista |first=Jessica Ann |date=2025-03-04 |title=Janella Salvador, RK Bagatsing team up for romantic drama ‘Fleeting’ |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/599965/janella-salvador-rk-bagatsing-team-up-for-romantic-drama-fleeting |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} She is slated for the upcoming non-romance series, What Lies Beneath.
Personal life
She was previously in a relationship with Filipino-British actor Markus Paterson.{{Cite web|title=Markus Paterson on Janella Salvador: 'She's the love of my life, I won't lose her to a fan's choice'|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/markus-paterson-relationship-janella-salvador|access-date=January 6, 2021|website=Rappler|date=September 23, 2020 |language=en}}
On October 20, 2020, she gave birth to their son Jude in Bath, Somerset, England.{{Cite web|title=Fans ask: Has Janella Salvador given birth?|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/parenting/154523/has-janella-salvador-given-birth-a3898-20201022|access-date=January 6, 2021|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=October 30, 2020|title=Check Out These Lovely Pics Of Janella And Markus' Rainy Autumn Day In The UK|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/janella-salvador-markus-paterson-autumn-photos-bath-uk-a254-a483-20201030|access-date=October 30, 2020|website=cosmo.ph|language=en-ph}}
Discography
=Album=
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|+List of albums, with selected details and certifications |
| scope="col" style="width:6em;"| Title
! scope="col" | Album details ! scope="col| Certifications |
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| scope="row"| Janella Salvador{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5ExrCnkKUNwQHtzzAVdL4B?si=BDATXD0kThyypuIJgOVtTQ|title=Janella Salvador|via=Spotify}}
|
{{Hidden|Track listing |#"Harana Na Na Na"
|
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=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| + List of singles, showing year released and album name
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:150px;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Album |
| scope="row"| "Mahal Kita Pero"
| 2014 |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Ganyan Talaga"
| rowspan="2" | 2015 | rowspan="2" | Janella Salvador |
| scope="row" | "Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso" |
| scope="row" | "Mananatili" {{small|(with Marlo Mortel)}} | rowspan="2" | 2016 |
| scope="row" | "Alam Mo Ba" {{small|(with Elmo Magalona)}} | Elmo |
| scope="row" | "Wow Na Feelings"
| rowspan="2" | 2017 |
| scope="row" | "Hey It's Me"
| Hey It's Me, Jamie |
| scope="row" | "Atin Cu Pung Sing Sing"
| 2018 | Awit at Laro |
| scope="row" | "Take It Easy"
| rowspan="2" | 2019 | {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" | "Nung Tayo Pa" |
| scope="row" | "Blanko"
| 2020 | rowspan="3" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" | "headtone"
| rowspan="2" |2024 |
| scope="row" | "Hey You" |
= Original soundtrack =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| + List of original soundtrack , showing year released and album name
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:150px;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Album |
| scope="row"| "Pumapag-Ibig"
| rowspan="3" | 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts OST |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Born for You" {{small|(with Elmo Magalona)}} | Born for You OST |
| scope="row" | "How Far I'll Go - {{small|(Philippines version)}}" | Moana OST |
| scope="row" | "Be My Fairytale"
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story OST |
Filmography
| class="wikitable"
|+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;" |{{dagger|alt=Denotes productions that have not yet been released}} |Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
=Film=
=Television=
=Music video=
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| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2015
| "Chinito Problems" | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite web|title=Chinito Problems – Enchong Dee (Music Video)| date=November 7, 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqynb09aEFI|access-date=November 11, 2019|via=YouTube}} |
| scope="row" | 2017
| "Unli" | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite web|title=Unli – BoybandPH (Music Video)| date=January 15, 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEwEn6mzNrk|access-date=November 11, 2019|via=YouTube}} |
| scope="row" | 2024
| "Huling Ngiti" | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite web|title=Huling Ngiti – Marlo Mortel (Music Video)| date=October 25, 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDwmDpf8QU8|via=YouTube}} |
Stage musical
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Location ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2008
| Jollitown Christmas | {{N/A}} |
| scope="row" | 2009
| Paul! Paul! | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/156185/janella-salvador-a724-20210128-lfrm2|title=Janella Salvador: Triple Threat|publisher=PEP PH|author=James Patrick Anarcon|access-date=January 28, 2021}} |
Awards and nominations
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category|Janella Salvador}}
- {{IMDb name|5153728}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20210621011704/https://starmagic.abs-cbn.com/site/profile/a/13700/janella--salvador Janella Salvador] on Star Magic
- [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/janella-salvador-mn0003572858/credits Janella Salvador] on AllMusic
- [https://www.discogs.com/artist/5072189-Janella-Salvador Janella Salvador] discography on Discogs
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