Sarah Geronimo

{{Infobox person

| name = Sarah Geronimo

| image = Fusion Sarah G (cropped).jpg

| alt = An image of Geronimo in a green dress performing on stage while holding a handheld microphone

| image_caption = Geronimo in 2016

| birth_name = Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|07|25}}

| birth_place = Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines

| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|actress}}

| works = {{Hlist|Discography|videography}}

| years_active = 1992–present

| spouse = {{Marriage|Matteo Guidicelli|February 20, 2020}}

| website = {{URL|www.sarahgeronimo.ph/}}

| signature = Signature of Sarah Geronimo.svg

| awards = Full list

| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes

| background = solo_singer

| instrument = Vocals

| genre = {{hlist|OPM|pop}}

| label = Viva

}}

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo ({{IPAc-en|h|ɛ|'|r|ɒ|n|ɪ|m|oʊ}} {{Respell|herr|ON|ih|moh}}; born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer and actress. Her accolades include a Billboard Women in Music Award, an MTV Europe Music Award, a World Music Award, an Mnet Asian Music Award, 16 Awit Awards, and 28 Myx Music Awards. Tatler magazine named her one of the most influential people in Asia in 2021, and Billboard Philippines named her as the Woman of the Year in 2024.

Born in Santa Cruz, Manila, Geronimo first gained recognition after winning the television talent show Star for a Night (2002). She signed with Viva Records in 2003 and released her debut studio album Popstar: A Dream Come True in 2003, which was supported by the singles "Forever's Not Enough" and "Sa Iyo". She reinvented her image and style with Becoming (2006) and Taking Flight (2007), gaining praise for her growth and maturity. She recorded covers on Music and Me (2009) and One Heart (2011), the latter of which also included original material and was supported by the singles "Sino Nga Ba Siya" and "Kung Siya ang Mahal". Geronimo produced her tenth studio album Expressions (2013), which featured the lead single "Ikot-Ikot". Her twelfth studio album, The Great Unknown (2015), contained the lead single "Tala", which sparked a trend between 2019 and 2020.

Geronimo made her acting debut with supporting roles in the films Filipinas and Captain Barbell (both 2003) and followed this with a co-starring role in Lastikman: Unang Banat (2004). She played leading roles in the film A Very Special Love (2008) and its sequels You Changed My Life (2009) and It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013), winning the Box Office Entertainment Awards for Box Office Queen for all three and the Golden Screen Award for Best Actress for the latter. Her performance as the title role in Miss Granny (2018) garnered her a Star Award for Best Actress. She also starred in the television series Sarah the Teen Princess (2004), Bituing Walang Ningning (2006), Pangarap na Bituin (2007), and 1DOL (2010). Geronimo expanded her career into reality television talent shows as a host of the talent competition show Little Big Star (2005) and as a coach on The Voice of the Philippines (2013) and its spin-offs The Voice Kids (2014) and The Voice Teens (2017).

Life and career

= 1988–2002: Early life and career beginnings =

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo, the third of four siblings, was born on July 25, 1988, in Santa Cruz, Manila.{{Cite web|last1=Maglipon|first1=Jo-Ann|last2=Franco|first2=Bernie|url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/181057/sarah-geronimo-a710-a717-a717-20240701-lfrm4|title=Sarah Geronimo: The Evolution of A Genuine Talent|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=July 1, 2024|access-date=July 2, 2024|archive-date=July 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702002855/https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/181057/sarah-geronimo-a710-a717-a717-20240701-lfrm4|url-status=live}} Her father, Delfin, was a lineman for telecommunications company PLDT, while her mother, Divina ({{née}} Tua), was educated at University of Santo Tomas, where she majored in economics.{{Cite web|last1=Maglipon|first1=Jo-Ann|last2=Lim-Venturanza|first2=Candace|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149555/divine-intervention-the-only-interview-mommy-divine-has-ever-given-on-daughter-sarah-geronimo-a3898-a710-a1112-a1283-20200222-lfrm3|title=Divine Intervention: The only interview Mommy Divine has ever given on daughter Sarah Geronimo|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=February 22, 2020|access-date=May 10, 2024|archive-date=May 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510145752/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149555/divine-intervention-the-only-interview-mommy-divine-has-ever-given-on-daughter-sarah-geronimo-a3898-a710-a1112-a1283-20200222-lfrm3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2009/08/29/500013/sarah-geronimo-beauty-fame-and-falling-love/|title=Sarah Geronimo on beauty, fame and falling in love|work=The Philippine Star|date=August 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126225728/https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2009/08/29/500013/sarah-geronimo-beauty-fame-and-falling-love|archive-date=November 26, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 28, 2023}} She is a born-again Christian and has attended the Victory Christian Fellowship.{{Cite web|last=Matias-Pizarro|first=Shirley|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/222562/ondoy-played-great-equalizer|title=Ondoy played the great equalizer|work=Manila Bulletin|date=September 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101001060138/http://www.mb.com.ph:80/node/222562/ondoy-played-great-equalizer|archive-date=October 1, 2010|url-status=dead|access-date=January 23, 2024}} Her family struggled financially and frequently moved houses; she put up a salon business to help make her family's ends meet.

Geronimo shared a close relationship with her father, who served as her first vocal coach. She learned about the childhood of singer Regine Velasquez, who was immersed neck-deep in the sea during her vocal training to strengthen her windpipe. Her father also submerged her in a water drum in imitation of the practice.{{Cite news|last=San Diego|first=Bayani Jr.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=W1c1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA106|title=A tale of two daddy's girls|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=June 27, 2004|access-date=July 2, 2024|via=Google Books|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004021002/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=W1c1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA106&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false#v=onepage&q&f=false|url-status=live}} At age two, she began singing and had performed in front of a crowd; her singing interest led her to join several amateur singing competitions.{{Cite web|last=Lo|first=Ricky|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/09/18/297269/star-not-only-night|title=Star (Not Only) For a Night|work=The Philippine Star|date=September 18, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225111807/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/09/18/297269/star-not-only-night|archive-date=December 25, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 25, 2023}} During her first competition, she performed Shirley Bassey's "The Greatest Performance of My Life". According to her mother, she began her career at age four as a cast member in the television series Penpen de Sarapen, Ang TV, and NEXT.{{Cite web|last=Francisco|first=Butch|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/02/06/194315/what-makes-star-night-different|title=What makes Star For a Night different|work=The Philippine Star|date=February 6, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425214650/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/02/06/194315/what-makes-star-night-different|archive-date=April 25, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 25, 2023}} In 1995, Geronimo appeared in the film Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa as a background actor, playing a friend of Camille Prats's character. That same year, she appeared at the World Youth Day as a musical performer and competed in 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila{{'s}} "Princess Asia".{{cite news|last=Red|first=Isah|url=http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/2007/aug/22/goodLife3.htm|title=Sarah Geronimo on a path to superstardom|work=Manila Standard Today|date=August 22, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714050026/http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/2007/aug/22/goodLife3.htm|archive-date=July 14, 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=January 25, 2010}}

= 2002–2005 =

== ''Star for a Night'' and ''Popstar: A Dream Come True'' ==

Geronimo was a junior at the University of Santo Tomas Junior High School when she joined the reality television singing contest Star for a Night, based on the British talent show of the same name.{{Cite news|last=Umerez|first=Remy|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O1Y1AAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+high+school&pg=PA43&article_id=969,33719997|title=Hero, Dingdong put premium on education|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=May 7, 2005|access-date=July 12, 2024|archive-date=July 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712133729/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=O1Y1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA43&dq=sarah+geronimo+high+school&article_id=969,33719997&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiH_Y_7zqGHAxUUk1YBHZF5CG0Q6AF6BAgNEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20high%20school&f=false|url-status=live}} Looking back, she recalled that she had auditioned for the contest three times, and was resentful after her second attempt. She won the competition on March 1, 2003, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, performing a cover of Celine Dion's "To Love You More".{{Cite news|last=Red|first=Isah|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fGwVAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+star+for+a+night&pg=PA20&article_id=6398,826945|title=Sarah Geronimo is Star for a Night|work=Manila Standard|date=March 8, 2003|access-date=May 28, 2024|via=Google Books|archive-date=June 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624125230/https://books.google.com/books?id=fGwVAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+star+for+a+night&pg=PA20&article_id=6398,826945|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/146683/where-are-they-now-star-for-a-night-finalists-a724-20191010-lfrm|title=Where are they now: Star for a Night finalists|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=October 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205122326/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/146683/where-are-they-now-star-for-a-night-finalists-a724-20191010-lfrm|archive-date=December 5, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=November 28, 2023}} After her win, she was signed to a record deal with Viva Records. She stated that her family was her inspiration despite the challenges they have been through. Geronimo then continued studying through homeschooling at the Angelicum College,{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/lifestyle/151908/celebrities-ust-a721-20200612-lfrm|title=Film and television celebrities who are proud Thomasians|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=June 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212081243/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/lifestyle/151908/celebrities-ust-a721-20200612-lfrm|archive-date=February 12, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2024}} where she received her high-school diploma in 2007.{{Cite web|last=Bonifacio|first=Julie|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/13117/sarah-geronimo-graduates-from-high-school|title=Sarah Geronimo graduates from high school|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=May 3, 2007|access-date=July 11, 2024|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711135051/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/13117/sarah-geronimo-graduates-from-high-school|url-status=live}}

After Star for a Night, Geronimo released her debut studio album Popstar: A Dream Come True. It included the singles "Sa Iyo", written by Jun Murillo,{{Cite web|last=Lago|first=Amanda|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/dadee-joon-story-sa-iyo-sarah-geronimo/|title=What happens when Sarah Geronimo ends up singing your song?|publisher=Rappler|date=September 18, 2021|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=March 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316074630/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/dadee-joon-story-sa-iyo-sarah-geronimo/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|last=Biong|first=Ian|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/379944/sarah-geronimo-looks-back-at-sa-iyo-on-17th-year-teases-refreshed-version|title=Sarah Geronimo looks back at 'Sa Iyo' in its 17th year, teases 'refreshed version'|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=June 20, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2024}} "Forever's Not Enough", written by Vehnee Saturno, and her rendition of Dion's "To Love You More".{{Cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-bhjAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+popstar+album&pg=PA129&article_id=498,21915614|title=Sarah's album already golden|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=C3|date=October 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111001609/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=-bhjAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA129&dq=sarah+geronimo+popstar+album&article_id=498,21915614&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFpJ-2htSDAxUG7TgGHY70CP8Q6AF6BAgLEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20popstar%20album&f=false|archive-date=January 11, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 11, 2024|via=Google Books}} The album has sold over 300,000 units in the Philippines,{{Cite web|title=Local music's best-selling records |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/218902/local-music-s-best-selling-records.html|newspaper=Manila Standard|date=October 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429205338/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/218902/local-music-s-best-selling-records.html|archive-date=April 29, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=September 8, 2023}} and was certified 5× platinum.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/07/31/289106/sarah-happy-145the-other-side146|title=Sarah is happy on 'the other side'|work=The Philippine Star|date=July 31, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908132018/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/07/31/289106/sarah-happy-145the-other-side146|archive-date=September 8, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 25, 2023}} In support of the album, she headlined a concert in October at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan.{{Cite news|last=Torre|first=Nestor Jr.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DbljAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+concert+october+4&pg=PA68&article_id=1163,37547471|title=Young talents on the rise|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=G2|date=September 13, 2003|access-date=April 27, 2024|via=Google Books|archive-date=July 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712135210/https://books.google.com/books?id=DbljAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah%20geronimo%20concert%20october%204&pg=PA68&article_id=1163%2C37547471|url-status=live}}

== Acting debut and ''Sweet Sixteen'' ==

Geronimo made her film debut in the 2003 drama film Filipinas, where she played the role of a daughter who remained in the Philippines when her father (played by Richard Gomez) relocated to the United States.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/12/30/233367/best-sarah|title=The best of Sarah|work=The Philippine Star|date=December 30, 2003|access-date=May 25, 2024|archive-date=February 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216083324/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/12/30/233367/best-sarah|url-status=live}} Its soundtrack includes Geronimo's rendition of "Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan?".{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/12/14/231545/filipinas-relevant-timely-family-drama|title=Filipinas: A relevant, timely family drama |work=The Philippine Star|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818063727/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/12/14/231545/filipinas-relevant-timely-family-drama|archive-date=August 18, 2023|url-status=live|date=December 14, 2003|access-date=September 8, 2023}} She also starred in the film Captain Barbell, based on the superhero of the same name, in a supporting role as a younger sister of the title character (played by Bong Revilla).{{Cite web|title=Captain Barbell, pinagsama-sama ang malalaking artista |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2003/12/08/230894/captain-barbell-pinagsama-sama-ang-malalaking-artista |trans-title=Captain Barbell, bringing together the biggest artists|work=The Philippine Star|language=tl|date=December 8, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908142700/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2003/12/08/230894/captain-barbell-pinagsama-sama-ang-malalaking-artista|archive-date=September 8, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=September 8, 2023}}{{Cite web|last=Siazon|first=Rachelle|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/146566/sarah-geronimo-closeness-regine-velasquez-a716-20191003|title=Sarah Geronimo on closeness to Regine Velasquez: "One text away lang."|trans-title=Just one text away.|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=October 3, 2019|access-date=March 9, 2024|archive-date=December 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213191841/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/146566/sarah-geronimo-closeness-regine-velasquez-a716-20191003|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2004/12/05/267037/villains-lastikman|title=The villains of Lastikman|work=The Philippine Star|date=December 5, 2004|access-date=May 25, 2024|archive-date=January 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109190220/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2004/12/05/267037/villains-lastikman|url-status=live}} The following year, she starred in a leading role on the television series Sarah the Teen Princess.{{Cite web|last=Baldono|first=Krista|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/thevoiceteens2020/articles-news/how-the-voice-teens-coach-sarah-geronimo-emerged-as-the-countrys-popstar-royalty-in-tv-stints-173|title=How The Voice Teens coach Sarah Geronimo emerged as the country's Popstar Royalty in TV stints|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=February 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608122301/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/thevoiceteens2020/articles-news/how-the-voice-teens-coach-sarah-geronimo-emerged-as-the-countrys-popstar-royalty-in-tv-stints-173|archive-date=June 8, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2023}} Next, she appeared in the film Annie B.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/12/30/233367/best-sarah|title=The best of Sarah|work=The Philippine Star|date=December 30, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216083324/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/12/30/233367/best-sarah|archive-date=February 16, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 16, 2024}}{{Cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-7hjAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+annie+b&pg=PA25&article_id=554,23913989|title=Jolina M is Annie B|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=A25|date=October 16, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216081031/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=-7hjAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA25&dq=sarah+geronimo+annie+b&article_id=554,23913989&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi5-onps6-EAxVWaPUHHSFwC-kQ6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20annie%20b&f=false|archive-date=February 16, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 16, 2024|via=Google Books}}

At the second inauguration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on June 30, 2004, in Manila, Geronimo sang the Philippine National Anthem.{{Cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Xlc1AAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+gloria+macapagal+arroyo&pg=PA36&article_id=1095,6858794|title=Busy day awaits President Arroyo|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=B4|date=June 30, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215122027/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=Xlc1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA36&dq=sarah+geronimo+gloria+macapagal+arroyo&article_id=1095,6858794&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRv-aYp62EAxW2sFYBHZSIByQQ6AF6BAgLEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20gloria%20macapagal%20arroyo&f=false|archive-date=February 15, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 15, 2024|via=Google Books}}{{Cite web|last=Godinez|first=Bong|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/166651/national-anthem-singers-inauguration-a755-20220629|title=National anthem performers from past inaugurations|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=June 29, 2022|access-date=May 25, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002706/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/166651/national-anthem-singers-inauguration-a755-20220629?s=2e5c16nggfbroqhnh6j397qmfj|url-status=live}} The following month, she, Erik Santos, and Rachelle Ann Go co-headlined the concert titled Night of the Champions at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City;{{cite news |title=A showdown of champions at the Big Dome |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2004/06/17/254252/showdown-champions-big-dome |access-date=February 17, 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |date=June 17, 2004 |archive-date=March 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303224633/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2004/06/17/254252/showdown-champions-big-dome |url-status=live }} the production won the Best Major Concert Collaboration at the 2005 Aliw Awards.{{cite news |title=Lengthy Aliw Awards honors live acts |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2005/08/05/life-and-times/lengthy-aliw-awards-honors-live-acts/692816 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |work=The Manila Times |date=August 5, 2005 |url-access=registration |archive-date=February 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217183844/https://www.manilatimes.net/2005/08/05/life-and-times/lengthy-aliw-awards-honors-live-acts/692816 |url-status=live }} Her second studio album, Sweet Sixteen, was released that year; it contained the lead single, "How Could You Say You Love Me". The album was certified 2× platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). Her next film, Lastikman: Unang Banat, based on Mars Ravelo's comics superhero Lastikman, saw Geronimo as the love interest of the title character (played by Mark Bautista).{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2qZjAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+the+teen+princess&pg=PA127&article_id=2513,15997051|title=Sarah, phenomenal popstar|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=2|date=December 26, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229120419/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=2qZjAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA127&dq=sarah+the+teen+princess&article_id=2513,15997051&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-6uKdzLSDAxV5oWMGHfOzCEUQ6AF6BAgLEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20the%20teen%20princess&f=false|archive-date=December 29, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 29, 2023|via=Google Books}} In 2005, she joined the cast of the teen-oriented television program SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako and hosted the reality shows Little Big Star and Search for the Star in a Million. Next, she headlined her concert titled The Other Side at the Araneta Coliseum.

= 2006–2010 =

== ''Becoming'' and ''Taking Flight'' ==

In July 2006, Geronimo released her third studio album, Becoming, which was produced by Carlo Nasi and Christian De Walden; it included the single "Carry My Love" and "I Still Believe In Loving You", the latter of which was written by Jimmy Borja, Lori Barth, and Ralf Stemmann.{{Cite web|last=Panaligan|first=Jojo|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/07/23/ENTR2006072369898.html|title=Famed international producer affirms Sarah Geronimo is future of OPM|work=Manila Bulletin|date=July 23, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070602114250/http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/07/23/ENTR2006072369898.html|archive-date=June 2, 2007|url-status=dead|access-date=January 9, 2024}}{{Cite news|last=Torre|first=Nestor Jr.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2qVjAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+becoming&pg=PA54&article_id=2702,16646884|title=Stars as role models|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=September 8, 2006|access-date=July 24, 2024|archive-date=July 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726225023/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=2qVjAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA54&dq=sarah+geronimo+becoming&article_id=2702,16646884&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj1hfvD37-HAxUtrlYBHQYkBvQQ6AF6BAgKEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20becoming&f=false|url-status=live}} De Walden noted Geronimo's distinctive vocal ability, and recalled that she studied the demos during the album's production. Nestor Torre Jr. of the Philippine Daily Inquirer described it as "her transition from teen icon to young adult". Recorded in the Philippines, Italy, and the US, the album was first released in the Philippines, followed by Japan and Southeast Asia. That same year, she starred in the primetime soap opera Bituing Walang Ningning, a remake of the 1985 film of the same name. Torre noted Geronimo's versatility but dismissed her performance, adding that she needed improvements for her acting.{{Cite news|last=Torre|first=Nestor Jr.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sFM1AAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+bituing+walang+ningning&pg=PA33&article_id=1119,2747691|title=Why Ai-Ai & Sarah fail to pass muster as dramatic actresses|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=A2-7|date=June 21, 2006|access-date=July 24, 2024|via=Google Books|archive-date=July 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724133141/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=sFM1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA33&dq=sarah+geronimo+bituing+walang+ningning&article_id=1119,2747691&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7ievd4b-HAxU73TQHHQOkMY4Q6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20bituing%20walang%20ningning&f=false|url-status=live}} At the third Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales boxing match on November 18, 2006, Geronimo sang the Philippine National Anthem.{{Cite web|last=Lo|first=Ricky|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/11/17/369208/sarah-sings-national-anthem-pacquiao-morales-bout|title=Sarah sings national anthem at Pacquiao-Morales bout|work=The Philippine Star|date=November 17, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229115111/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/11/17/369208/sarah-sings-national-anthem-pacquiao-morales-bout|archive-date=December 29, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 29, 2023}}

In 2007, Geronimo headlined In Motion, which was first staged at the Araneta Coliseum on July 14,{{Cite web|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/849/sarah-geronimo-in-motion-scheduled-for-july-14-|title="Sarah Geronimo in Motion" scheduled for July 14|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=July 5, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225111824/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/849/sarah-geronimo-in-motion-scheduled-for-july-14-|archive-date=December 25, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 25, 2023}} followed by a US leg in August.{{cite news|last=Garcia|first=Rose|title=Sarah Geronimo flies to U.S. on August 15, for one-month concert series|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=August 10, 2007|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/977/sarah-geronimo-flies-to-us-august-15-for-one-month-concert-series|access-date = December 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225105402/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/977/sarah-geronimo-flies-to-us-august-15-for-one-month-concert-series|archive-date=December 25, 2023|url-status=dead}} Her studio album Taking Flight was released that same month; it contained the tracks "I'll Be Alright", "I'll Be Here" and "Ikaw".{{cite news|last=Asilo|first=Rito|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hlM1AAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+taking+flight&pg=PA49&article_id=858,1186467|title=Sarah Geronimo sings her age in Taking Flight|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=E1|date=August 18, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130120651/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=hlM1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA49&dq=sarah+geronimo+taking+flight&article_id=858,1186467&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjmvMC9iYWEAxXUamwGHSQsD-IQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20taking%20flight&f=false|archive-date=January 30, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 30, 2024|via=Google Books}} It received favorable reviews, with praise towards Geronimo's reinvention of her artistry.{{Cite web|last=Gil|first=Baby|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2007/08/20/14206/sarah-takes-risks|title=Sarah takes risks|work=The Philippine Star|date=August 20, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226033518/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2007/08/20/14206/sarah-takes-risks|archive-date=December 26, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 25, 2023}} "Ikaw" was named the Song of the Year at the 2008 Myx Music Awards.{{Cite news|last=Gil|first=Baby|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/03/28/52364/sarah-big-winner-myx-awards|title=Sarah is big winner at MYX Awards|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 28, 2008|access-date=March 11, 2024|archive-date=June 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618170117/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/03/28/52364/sarah-big-winner-myx-awards|url-status=live}}

Geronimo next starred in the television series Pangarap na Bituin, which is loosely based on the 1986 film Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas.{{Cite web|last=Erece|first=Dinno|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/12247/sarah-rica-and-yeng-to-star-in-the-remake-of-sana39y-wala-nang-wakas|title=Sarah, Rica, and Yeng to star in the remake of Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=February 17, 2007|access-date=July 25, 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727004136/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/12247/sarah-rica-and-yeng-to-star-in-the-remake-of-sana39y-wala-nang-wakas|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/1018/the-jewel-sisters-take-center-stage-in-pangarap-na-bituin|title=The Jewel Sisters take center stage in Pangarap na Bituin|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=August 24, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104085707/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/1018/the-jewel-sisters-take-center-stage-in-pangarap-na-bituin|archive-date=January 4, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 4, 2024}} She co-starred alongside Maja Salvador and Rica Peralejo as three sisters who were orphaned and separated after their parents died in the Mayon Volcano eruption. Initially resentful after her separation, Geronimo's character was raised by a musician, who inspired her to pursue a music career. The series received one of the highest Nielsen ratings for a Philippine television series pilot episode with a reported 35.9 percent viewership.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/16039/top-ten-pilot-episodes-since-2007|title=Top Ten pilot episodes since 2007|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=May 22, 2008|access-date=July 25, 2024|archive-date=July 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725132528/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/16039/top-ten-pilot-episodes-since-2007|url-status=live}} It was also submitted for consideration for Best Telenovela at the 36th International Emmy Awards. Torre wrote that Geronimo "shouldn't be made to play truly challenging roles before she's ready to do full justice to them."{{Cite news|last=Torre|first=Nestor Jr.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WlY1AAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+pangarap+na+bituin&pg=PA57&article_id=342,3431019|title=New TV shows vie for viewers' avid attention|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=F3|date=September 8, 2007|access-date=July 25, 2024|via=Google Books|archive-date=July 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725131805/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=WlY1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA57&dq=sarah+geronimo+pangarap+na+bituin&article_id=342,3431019&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjAiJC4osKHAxWLslYBHWkLG2UQ6AF6BAgMEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20pangarap%20na%20bituin&f=false|url-status=live}}

== ''Just Me'', ''Music and Me'', and film successes ==

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The Cathy Garcia-Molina-directed film A Very Special Love (2008) featured Geronimo in a lead role opposite John Lloyd Cruz.{{Cite web|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2154/sarah-geronimo-and-john-lloyd-cruz-team-up-for-a-very-special-love|title=Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz team up for A Very Special Love|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=June 26, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229125824/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2154/sarah-geronimo-and-john-lloyd-cruz-team-up-for-a-very-special-love|archive-date=December 29, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 29, 2023}} She played Laida Magtalas, a college graduate who became assistant to a magazine editor (John Lloyd Cruz).{{Cite news|last=Gutierrez Dangin|first=Rachelle Marie|url=https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2008/07/23/74545/john-lloyd-cruz-and-sarah-geronimo-share-very-special-love|title=John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo share a very special love|work=The Philippine Star|date=July 23, 2008|access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-date=December 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205153700/https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2008/07/23/74545/john-lloyd-cruz-and-sarah-geronimo-share-very-special-love|url-status=live}} When asked about her role, Geronimo said she was at first reluctant to work with him. The two previously collaborated in an episode of the drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya.{{Cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya/videos/throwback-john-lloyd-cruz-and-sarah-geronimos-kilig-scene-283765|title=John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo's kilig scene in MMK|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=May 30, 2020|access-date=July 26, 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727054602/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya/videos/throwback-john-lloyd-cruz-and-sarah-geronimos-kilig-scene-283765|url-status=live}} Film critic Karen Caliwara praised Geronimo for her acting versatility and compared her character to Anne Hathaway's roles in The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Devil Wears Prada (2006).{{Cite web|last=Caliwara|first=Karen|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2338/pep-review-a-very-special-love-raises-the-kilig-meter-in-cinemas|title=A Very Special Love raises the kilig meter in cinemas|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=August 3, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131122027/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2338/pep-review-a-very-special-love-raises-the-kilig-meter-in-cinemas|archive-date=January 31, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 31, 2024}} The film was a commercial success, grossing {{Philippine peso|179|link=yes}}{{spaces}}million ({{US$|3.2}}{{spaces}}million) at the box office, earning her the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen.{{Cite web|last=Francisco|first=Butch|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/03/21/450200/2008-box-office-king-queen-named|title=2008 Box-Office King & Queen named|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131123658/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/03/21/450200/2008-box-office-king-queen-named|archive-date=January 31, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 31, 2024}} Geronimo worked again with De Walden for her 16-track studio album, Just Me, which included a duet titled "I'll Be There" with Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys.{{Cite web|last=Calderon|first=Nora|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2563/sarah-geronimo-sings-a-duet-with-backstreet-boys-member|title=Sarah Geronimo sings a duet with Backstreet Boys member|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=September 15, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229125825/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2563/sarah-geronimo-sings-a-duet-with-backstreet-boys-member|archive-date=December 29, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 29, 2023}} At the Araneta Coliseum in November 2008, she headlined The Next One at the Araneta Coliseum,{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/17377/sarah-geronimo-shines-in-her-third-major-concert-the-next-one--|title=Sarah Geronimo shines in her third major concert The Next One|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=November 10, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101130105/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/17377/sarah-geronimo-shines-in-her-third-major-concert-the-next-one--|archive-date=January 1, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 1, 2024}} which was later followed by a US leg and a re-staging the following year.{{cite news|last=Asis|first=Salve|title=Sarah pinuri ng mga Pinoy sa Amerika|trans-title=Sarah praised by Filipinos in America|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2009/04/28/461623/sarah-pinuri-ng-mga-pinoy-sa-amerika|work=The Philippine Star|date=April 28, 2009|language=tl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101120434/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2009/04/28/461623/sarah-pinuri-ng-mga-pinoy-sa-amerika|archive-date=January 1, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 25, 2010}}{{cite news|last=Cruz|first=Marinel|title=Sarah Geronimo embarks on local concert tour|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=May 31, 2009|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090531-208113/Sarah-embarks-on-local-concert-tour|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090605101643/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090531-208113/Sarah-embarks-on-local-concert-tour|archive-date=June 5, 2009|url-status=dead|access-date=January 25, 2010}}

The 2009 sequel to A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life, saw Geronimo reprise her role of Laida Magtalas, who was promoted to the executive of a magazine she previously worked on in the previous film.{{Cite web|last=Caliwara|first=Karen|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/3459/pep-review-you-changed-my-life-exceeds-expectations|title=Review: You Changed My Life exceeds expectations|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=February 25, 2009|access-date=July 26, 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727015735/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/3459/pep-review-you-changed-my-life-exceeds-expectations|url-status=live}} Before principal photography commenced, she was romantically involved with Rayver Cruz, who played a man caught in a love triangle between Geronimo's and John Lloyd Cruz's characters.{{Cite web|last1=Maglipon|first1=Jo-Ann|last2=Siazon|first2=Rachelle|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149564/rayver-cruz-and-sarah-geronimo-once-fell-in-love-and-her-parents-were-against-it-too-a710-a716-a710-a3898-20200225-lfrm3|title=Rayver Cruz and Sarah Geronimo once fell in love and her parents were against it, too|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=February 25, 2020|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=July 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728125556/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149564/rayver-cruz-and-sarah-geronimo-once-fell-in-love-and-her-parents-were-against-it-too-a710-a716-a710-a3898-20200225-lfrm3|url-status=live}} Caliwara noted Geronimo with her "leading-lady charm", adding that she made a "[thrilling] pair" with John Lloyd Cruz, as with the previous installment. The film raked in {{Philippine peso|209}}{{spaces}}million ({{US$|3.7}}{{spaces}}million) at the box office, and Geronimo was consequently crowned Box Office Queen at the Box Office Entertainment Awards for the second time.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2010/06/06/581441/sarah-again-chosen-box-office-queen|title=Sarah again chosen Box-Office Queen|work=The Philippine Star|date=June 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202015318/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2010/06/06/581441/sarah-again-chosen-box-office-queen|archive-date=February 2, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 2, 2024}} Later in November, she headlined a concert titled Record Breaker at the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite web|last=Calderon|first=Nora|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4738/sarah-geronimo-will-hold-fourth-major-concert-record-breaker-on-nov-7|title=Sarah Geronimo will hold fourth major concert, Record Breaker, on Nov 7|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=September 21, 2009|language=tl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101131523/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4738/sarah-geronimo-will-hold-fourth-major-concert-record-breaker-on-nov-7|archive-date=January 1, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 1, 2024}} Geronimo won the Star Award for Female Pop Artist in 2009 for her compilation album OPM.{{Cite web|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/02/09/1st-pmpc-music-awards-winners-bared|title=1st PMPC Music Awards winners bared|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411055322/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/02/09/1st-pmpc-music-awards-winners-bared|archive-date=April 11, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=February 17, 2024}} She later announced that she began production on her next studio album Music and Me, which features covers of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and international singles, including some songs from film soundtracks.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/5286/sarah-geronimo-releases-14-track-album-music-and-me|title=Sarah Geronimo releases 14-track album Music and Me|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=December 22, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829030122/https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/5286/sarah-geronimo-releases-14-track-album-music-and-me|archive-date=August 29, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=January 1, 2024}} She also collaborated with Christian Bautista for a cover of Jose Mari Chan and Regine Velasquez's "Please Be Careful with My Heart", which is also released in Bautista's album Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan.{{Cite web|last=Garcia|first=Rose|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4620/christian-bautista-excited-for-romance-revisited-the-love-story-of-jose-mari-chan|title=Christian Bautista excited for Romance Revisited: The Love Story of Jose Mari Chan|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=September 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215121425/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4620/christian-bautista-excited-for-romance-revisited-the-love-story-of-jose-mari-chan|archive-date=February 15, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 15, 2024}} For the album, Geronimo won the Star Award for Best Female Recording Artist.{{Cite web|last=Reyes|first=William|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/27036/Sarah-Geronimo,-Christian-Bautista-and-Erik-Santos-win-top-honors-in-the-2nd-Star-Awards-for-Music|title=Sarah Geronimo, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos win top honors at the 2nd Star Awards for Music|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=October 11, 2010|language=tl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101014133619/http://www.pep.ph/news/27036/Sarah-Geronimo,-Christian-Bautista-and-Erik-Santos-win-top-honors-in-the-2nd-Star-Awards-for-Music|archive-date=October 14, 2010|url-status=dead|access-date=February 17, 2024}} The following year, she starred in the musical drama series 1DOL.{{Cite web|last=Llanera|first=Melba|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/26618/sam-milby-on-idol-co-star-sarah-geronimo-she39s-a-lot-more-fun-than-i-expected|title=Sam Milby on 1DOL co-star Sarah Geronimo: "She's a lot more fun than I expected."|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=August 29, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102122855/https://www.pep.ph/news/26618/sam-milby-on-idol-co-star-sarah-geronimo-she39s-a-lot-more-fun-than-i-expected|archive-date=January 2, 2024|url-status=dead|access-date=January 2, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Bardinas|first=Mary Ann|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/sarah-geronimo-stellar-tv-journey-as-popstar-royalty-22901|title=Sarah Geronimo's stellar TV journey as the Popstar Royalty|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=July 27, 2024|access-date=July 30, 2024|archive-date=July 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730060035/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/sarah-geronimo-stellar-tv-journey-as-popstar-royalty-22901|url-status=live}} Next, she co-starred alongside Judy Ann Santos in the comedy Hating Kapatid.{{Cite web|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/6381/judy-ann-santos-and-sarah-geronimo-share-sisterly-bond-for-hating-kapatid|title=Judy Ann Santos and Sarah Geronimo share sisterly bond for Hating Kapatid|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=July 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102121500/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/6381/judy-ann-santos-and-sarah-geronimo-share-sisterly-bond-for-hating-kapatid|archive-date=January 2, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 2, 2024}}

= 2011–2017 =

== ''One Heart'' and ''Expressions'' ==

In February 2011, she collaborated with Martin Nievera in a Valentine's Day concert titled What Love Is at the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite web|last=Gil|first=Baby|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/02/14/656951/night-love-laughter-and-kilig|title=A night of love, laughter and kilig|work=The Philippine Star|date=February 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102114230/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/02/14/656951/night-love-laughter-and-kilig|archive-date=January 2, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 2, 2024}} The following month, she starred opposite Gerald Anderson in Catch Me, I'm in Love, where she portrayed the role of a social worker in a non-profit organization.{{Cite web|last=Tomines|first=Nica|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/7863/pep-review-catch-mei39m-in-love-is-a-simple-love-story-with-a-lot-of-heart|title=Catch Me, I'm in Love is a simple love story with a lot of heart|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=March 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215123545/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/7863/pep-review-catch-mei39m-in-love-is-a-simple-love-story-with-a-lot-of-heart|archive-date=February 15, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 15, 2024}} During the film's production, Geronimo met her future husband Matteo Guidicelli, who played a third wheel role in the film.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/love-story-timeline-sarah-geronimo-mattero-guidicelli/|title=Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli: A timeline of their love|publisher=Rappler|date=February 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120134233/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/love-story-timeline-sarah-geronimo-mattero-guidicelli/|archive-date=January 20, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 20, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149759/remember-when-sarah-g-and-matteo-worked-together-in-this-movie-a724-20200302|title=Remember when Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli worked together in this movie?|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=March 2, 2020|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=December 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205130130/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149759/remember-when-sarah-g-and-matteo-worked-together-in-this-movie-a724-20200302|url-status=live}} Writing for the Philippine Entertainment Portal, Nica Tomines remarked, "Sarah effortlessly conveys the emotions of a girl who falls in love for the first time, and she falls real hard." The film's soundtrack included a cover of "Fallin'",{{Efn|"Fallin'" is written by Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager, originally for the musical They're Playing Our Song.}} which won Favorite Media Soundtrack at the 2012 Myx Music Awards.{{Cite web|last=Benavidez|first=Kathleen|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/33370/parokya-ni-edgar-wins-big-at-myx-music-awards-2012-ryan-cayabyab-bestowed-with-myx-magna-award|title=Parokya ni Edgar wins big at MYX Music Awards 2012; Ryan Cayabyab bestowed with MYX Magna Award|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=March 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113094845/https://www.pep.ph/news/33370/parokya-ni-edgar-wins-big-at-myx-music-awards-2012-ryan-cayabyab-bestowed-with-myx-magna-award|archive-date=November 13, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=March 11, 2024}} That May, she released her eighth studio album, One Heart, which features a mix of original compositions and covers of OPM songs, such as "Sino Nga Ba Siya" and "Kung Siya ang Mahal", both written by Saturno.{{Cite web|last=Gil|first=Baby|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/05/20/687603/sarah-gives-opm-boost-new-cd|title=Sarah gives OPM a boost in new CD|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=May 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102121029/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/05/20/687603/sarah-gives-opm-boost-new-cd|archive-date=January 2, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 2, 2024}}{{Cite news|last=Asilo|first=Rito|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/1784/more-mature-sound-for-sarah-geronimo|title=More mature sound for Sarah Geronimo|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=May 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104083535/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/1784/more-mature-sound-for-sarah-geronimo|archive-date=January 4, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 4, 2024}} Asilo praised her musical style, while also highlighting Geronimo's "growing maturity", while Gil highlighted Geronimo's work on the original compositions. The album was named Best-Selling Album of the Year at the 2011 Awit Awards.{{Cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/27/12/abs-cbn-stars-win-big-25th-awit-awards|title=ABS-CBN stars win big at 25th Awit Awards|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214073105/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/27/12/abs-cbn-stars-win-big-25th-awit-awards|archive-date=December 14, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=May 10, 2024}} Next, she played a radio DJ in Won't Last A Day Without You.{{Cite web|last=Mendoza|first=Abigail|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/9428/pep-review-won39t-last-a-day-without-you-is-the-antidote-to-the-bitter-heart|title=Won't Last a Day Without You is the antidote to the bitter heart|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=December 2, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215123352/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/9428/pep-review-won39t-last-a-day-without-you-is-the-antidote-to-the-bitter-heart|archive-date=February 15, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 15, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/11/29/752673/first-time-director-sarah-and-gerald|title=First-time director on Sarah and Gerald|newspaper=The Philippine Star|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102120509/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/11/29/752673/first-time-director-sarah-and-gerald|archive-date=January 2, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 2, 2024}} Abigail Mendoza of the Philippine Entertainment Portal described Geronimo's performance as an improvement to her previous film, adding that she "establish[ed] her knack for drama and comedy, [and] romantic comedies prove to be her forte".

Geronimo began 2012 by appearing in Sarah G. Live, a weekly musical show that featured performances by musical guests.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/10833/Sarah-Geronimo-set-to-wow-viewers-in-Sarah-G-Live-.aspx|title=Sarah Geronimo set to wow viewers in Sarah G. Live!|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=February 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218012409/https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/10833/Sarah-Geronimo-set-to-wow-viewers-in-Sarah-G-Live-.aspx|archive-date=February 18, 2012|url-status=dead|access-date=July 31, 2024}} She said of the show: "Every time I do shows onstage to perform, I am not that confident. I still get nervous."{{Cite web|last=Calderon|first=Ricky|url=https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2012/01/20/769163/sarah-g-live-replace-gandang-gabi-vice|title=Sarah G Live! to replace Gandang Gabi Vice?|work=The Philippine Star|date=January 20, 2012|access-date=October 1, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004021519/https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2012/01/20/769163/sarah-g-live-replace-gandang-gabi-vice|url-status=live}} The Philippine Entertainment Portal{{'s}} Mark Angelo Ching lauded Geronimo's vocal abilities and stage presence, but noted that she needed improvement on her hosting.{{Cite web|last=Ching|first=Mark Angelo|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/9918/pep-review-sarah-g-live-proves-why-sarah-geronimo-deserves-her-title-as-popstar-princess?s=cjq07pono16sukp15mblgh0400|title=Sarah G Live proves why Sarah Geronimo deserves her title as Popstar Princess|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=March 1, 2012|access-date=October 1, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004021618/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/9918/pep-review-sarah-g-live-proves-why-sarah-geronimo-deserves-her-title-as-popstar-princess?s=cjq07pono16sukp15mblgh0400|url-status=live}} That July, she headlined a concert titled 24/SG at the Araneta Coliseum,{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/10/12/review-sarah-g-total-performer |title=Review: Sarah G a total performer |publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=July 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006170740/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/10/12/review-sarah-g-total-performer|archive-date=October 6, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=August 12, 2013}} which won the for the Best Major Concert by a Female Artist at the 25th Aliw Awards;{{Cite web|last=Cartalaba|first=Jude|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/16871-leo-valdez-eugene-domingo-win-at-25th-aliw-awards/|title=Leo Valdez, Eugene Domingo win at 25th Aliw Awards|publisher=Rappler|date=November 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103141533/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/16871-leo-valdez-eugene-domingo-win-at-25th-aliw-awards/|archive-date=January 3, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 3, 2024}} A review from ABS-CBN News described Geronimo as a "total performer", while also highlighting her stage presence. Geronimo was subsequently named the Female Concert Performer of the Year at the 4th Star Awards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/09/11/847611/4th-pmpc-star-awards-music-winners|title=4th PMPC Star awards for music winners|work=The Philippine Star|date=September 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103140638/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/09/11/847611/4th-pmpc-star-awards-music-winners|archive-date=January 3, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 3, 2024}} In 2013, the tour was extended to the United States and re-staged.{{Cite news|last=Santiago|first=Erwin|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/14597/sisterakas-natalo-na-ng-pelikula-nina-sarah-at-john-lloyd-sa-box-office-kumita-ng-mahigit-p400m|title=Sisterakas natalo na ng pelikula nina Sarah and John Lloyd sa box-office, kumita ng mahigit ₱400M|trans-title=Sisterakas surpasses Sarah and John Lloyd movie at the box office, grossed over ₱400M|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|language=tl|date=June 3, 2013|access-date=August 1, 2024|archive-date=August 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801130005/https://bandera.inquirer.net/14597/sisterakas-natalo-na-ng-pelikula-nina-sarah-at-john-lloyd-sa-box-office-kumita-ng-mahigit-p400m|url-status=live}} The final installment in the A Very Special Love series, It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013), saw Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz reprise their respective parts as Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro, who had already ended their relationship, and are forced to work together with Miggy's girlfriend (played by Isabelle Daza) to save Miggy's business.{{Cite web|last=Ranada|first=Pia|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/24687-sarah-geronimo-john-lloyd-film-holy-week/|title=Sarah G, John Lloyd film opens Holy Week|publisher=Rappler|date=March 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328092409/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/24687-sarah-geronimo-john-lloyd-film-holy-week/|archive-date=March 28, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=August 1, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Dugena|first=Jennifer|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/11655/reviewjohn-lloyd-cruz-and-sarah-geronimo-exude-strong-onscreen-chemistry-in-it-takes-a-man-and-a-wom?s=iob35psordcb3i2r04fcamtut2|title=Review: John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo exude strong onscreen chemistry in It Takes a Man and a Woman|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=April 1, 2013|access-date=October 4, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004021519/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/11655/reviewjohn-lloyd-cruz-and-sarah-geronimo-exude-strong-onscreen-chemistry-in-it-takes-a-man-and-a-wom?s=iob35psordcb3i2r04fcamtut2|url-status=live}} The film became Geronimo's biggest commercial success to date, grossing {{Philippine peso|405}}{{spaces}}million ({{US$|7.2}}{{spaces}}million) in the box office, making it the highest-grossing Philippine film at the time.{{Cite web|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/27078/here-are-john-lloyd-cruz-10-highest-grossing-movies-in-the-box-office|title=Here are John Lloyd Cruz's 10 highest-grossing movies in the box office|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=November 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120041620/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/27078/here-are-john-lloyd-cruz-10-highest-grossing-movies-in-the-box-office|archive-date=January 20, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 20, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Llanera|first=Melba|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/39076/sarah-geronimo-overwhelmed-by-record-set-by-it-takes-a-man-and-a-woman-as-the-highest-grossing-filip|title=Sarah Geronimo overwhelmed by record set by It Takes a Man and a Woman as the highest-grossing Filipino film of all-time|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=June 13, 2013|access-date=August 1, 2024|archive-date=August 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801130005/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/39076/sarah-geronimo-overwhelmed-by-record-set-by-it-takes-a-man-and-a-woman-as-the-highest-grossing-filip|url-status=live}} Geronimo was also named Box Office Queen for the third time in her career,{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/19/14/slideshow-sarah-g-hailed-box-office-queen-anew|title=Sarah G hailed Box Office Queen anew|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=May 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126041002/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/19/14/slideshow-sarah-g-hailed-box-office-queen-anew|archive-date=January 26, 2020|url-status=dead|access-date=February 2, 2024}} and won the Golden Screen Award for Best Actress.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/71021-full-list-winners-golden-screen-awards-2014/|title=Full List: Winners, 11th Golden Screen Awards|publisher=Rappler|date=October 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311120517/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/71021-full-list-winners-golden-screen-awards-2014/|archive-date=March 11, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=March 11, 2024}}

In June 2013, Geronimo appeared as a coach on The Voice franchise series The Voice of the Philippines.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/06/13/sarah-geronimo-joins-voice-ph|title=Sarah Geronimo joins The Voice PH|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=February 6, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103142051/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/06/13/sarah-geronimo-joins-voice-ph|archive-date=January 3, 2024|url-status=dead|access-date=January 3, 2024}} The following month, she released and produced her album titled Expressions, coinciding with her ten-year career milestone.{{Cite news|last=Asilo|first=Rito|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/106133/sarah-geronimo-kim-chiu-evince-growth-in-latest-projects|title=Sarah Geronimo, Kim Chiu evince growth in latest projects|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=August 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104092425/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/106133/sarah-geronimo-kim-chiu-evince-growth-in-latest-projects|archive-date=January 4, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 4, 2024}} Its lead single, "Ikot-Ikot", featured drum beats and elements of electronic dance music (EDM).{{Cite news|last=Atilano|first=Joseph|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/118141/single-review-ikot-ikot-by-sarah-geronimo|title=Single review: 'Ikot-Ikot' by Sarah Geronimo|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=October 24, 2013|access-date=August 3, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002717/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/118141/single-review-ikot-ikot-by-sarah-geronimo|url-status=live}} Joseph Atilano of the Philippine Daily Inquirer wrote: "[Geronimo] deliver[ed] her vocals with a sense of urgency that matches the upbeat pace of [the song]." She collaborated with her father Delfin in a cover of Carole King's "You've Got a Friend", which was also recorded by James Taylor, and co-wrote the track "Make Me Yours", along with Louie Ocampo. Also in celebration of that milestone, on November 15, Geronimo performed a titled Perfect 10 at Araneta Coliseum. The concert was a commercial success, leading Geronimo to perform a second Perfect 10 concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on November 30.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/photos/4197/sarah-geronimo-concert-scores-a-perfect-10|title=Sarah Geronimo concert scores a Perfect 10|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=November 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108123755/https://www.pep.ph/photos/4197/sarah-geronimo-concert-scores-a-perfect-10|archive-date=January 8, 2024|url-status=dead|access-date=January 8, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/10/14/1244928/sarah-g-offers-more-perfect-10|title=Sarah G offers more in Perfect 10|work=The Philippine Star|date=October 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014023247/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/10/14/1244928/sarah-g-offers-more-perfect-10|archive-date=October 14, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}} Patricia Esteves of The Philippine Star praised Geronimo for the maturity she displayed during the concert, also highlighting her stage presence. After the concert, she released her second single from Expressions, "Tayo",{{Cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/11/17/13/sarah-g-launches-new-single-tayo|title=Sarah G launches new single 'Tayo'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131117090029/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/11/17/13/sarah-g-launches-new-single-tayo|archive-date=November 17, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=August 3, 2024}} which won the Favorite Music Video at the 2015 Myx Music Awards.{{Cite web|last1=Dimaculangan|first1=Jocelyn|last2=Anarcon|first2=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/16935/myx-music-awards-2015-sarah-geronimo-kathniel-darren-espanto-among-winners|title=MYX Music Awards 2015: Sarah Geronimo, Kathniel, Darren Espanto among winners|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=March 25, 2015|access-date=March 12, 2024|archive-date=December 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215141851/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/16935/myx-music-awards-2015-sarah-geronimo-kathniel-darren-espanto-among-winners|url-status=live}}

== ''Perfectly Imperfect'' and ''The Great Unknown'' ==

In 2014, Geronimo starred alongside Martin in the romantic drama Maybe This Time.{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/05/14/1322737/summer-valentine-season-coco-sarah|title=Summer Valentine season with Coco & Sarah|work=The Philippine Star|date=May 14, 2014|access-date=January 6, 2024|first=Rosalinda|last=Orosa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120133432/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/05/14/1322737/summer-valentine-season-coco-sarah|archive-date=January 20, 2024|url-status=live}} She plays a public relations officer who previously worked in a community service. The Philippine Entertainment Portal{{'}}s Julia Allende credited Geronimo for adopting a more mature acting style, adding that her role is "just about as delightful as her portrayal of [her previous] similar [film] roles."{{Cite web|last=Allende|first=Julia|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/13891/movie-review-sarah-geronimo-and-coco-martin-in-maybe-this-time|title=Movie review: Sarah Geronimo and Coco Martin in Maybe This Time|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=May 30, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2024|archive-date=August 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804131157/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/13891/movie-review-sarah-geronimo-and-coco-martin-in-maybe-this-time|url-status=live}} Its soundtrack also included a cover of the song titled "Maybe This Time", which was originally performed by Michael Martin Murphey in 1983.{{Cite news|last=Evangelista|first=Jessica Ann|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/574663/sarah-geronimo-matteo-guidicelli-try-maybe-this-time-dance-craze|title=Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli try 'Maybe This Time' dance craze|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=September 3, 2024|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903132919/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/574663/sarah-geronimo-matteo-guidicelli-try-maybe-this-time-dance-craze|url-status=live}} She next appeared a coach on The Voice of the Philippines spin-off The Voice Kids.{{Cite press release|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/pr-the-voice-of-the-philippines-returns-this-summer-with-kids-edition-2319|title=The Voice of the Philippines returns this summer with kids edition|publisher=ABS-CBN|date=March 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120133756/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/pr-the-voice-of-the-philippines-returns-this-summer-with-kids-edition-2319|archive-date=January 20, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 20, 2024}} Her next studio album, Perfectly Imperfect, was released that year, which included the single "Kilometro", written by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana. Adam Hurstfield also contributed to the album, producing the tracks "Bulletproof", "Last Night of Our Lives" and the title track "Perfectly Imperfect". Critics praised Geronimo's musical reinvention and transition to EDM-influenced tracks.{{Efn|Attributed to multiple references:{{Cite news|last=Asilo|first=Rito|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/154383/sarah-geronimo-is-perfectly-imperfect-in-latest-album|title=Sarah Geronimo is Perfectly Imperfect in latest album|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=October 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104105250/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/154383/sarah-geronimo-is-perfectly-imperfect-in-latest-album|archive-date=January 4, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 4, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Red|first=Isah|url=http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/10/12/perfectly-imperfect-sarah/|title=Perfectly imperfect Sarah|work=Manila Standard Today|date=October 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019091052/http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/10/12/perfectly-imperfect-sarah/|archive-date=October 19, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=August 3, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Liwanag|first=Punch|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/a-vibrant-change-for-sarah/|title=A vibrant change for Sarah|work=Manila Bulletin|date=October 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202210237/http://www.mb.com.ph/a-vibrant-change-for-sarah/|archive-date=December 2, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=August 3, 2024}}{{Cite news|last=Gil|first=Baby|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/10/03/1375815/perfectly-imperfect-sarah|title='Perfectly imperfect' Sarah|work=The Philippine Star|date=October 3, 2014|access-date=March 11, 2024|archive-date=October 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005174115/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/10/03/1375815/perfectly-imperfect-sarah|url-status=live}}}} Geronimo received nominations at the 7th Star Awards for Music, winning Female Recording Artist of the Year for the album.{{Cite web|last1=Anarcon|first1=James Patrick|last2=Dimaculangan|first2=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21836/7th-star-awards-for-music-sarah-geronimo-gloc-9-vice-ganda-darren-espanto-james-reid-among-winners|title=7th Star Awards for Music: Sarah Geronimo, Gloc-9, Vice Ganda, Darren Espanto, James Reid among winners|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=May 7, 2024|archive-date=January 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102100330/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21836/7th-star-awards-for-music-sarah-geronimo-gloc-9-vice-ganda-darren-espanto-james-reid-among-winners|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/07/1519519/nominees-7th-pmpc-star-awards-music|title=The nominees for the 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music|work=The Philippine Star|date=November 7, 2015|access-date=May 7, 2024|archive-date=June 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622181859/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/07/1519519/nominees-7th-pmpc-star-awards-music|url-status=live}}

In 2015, Geronimo starred in The Breakup Playlist. It featured her as a college student attending a law school who falls in love with a musician (played by Piolo Pascual).{{Cite web|last=Villano|first=Alexa|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/97479-sarah-geronimo-piolo-pascual-breakup-playlist-songs/|title=Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual share what's on their breakup playlist|publisher=Rappler|date=June 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108125301/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/97479-sarah-geronimo-piolo-pascual-breakup-playlist-songs/|archive-date=January 8, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/15/15/breakup-playlist-soundtrack-tops-itunes-charts|title=Breakup Playlist soundtrack tops iTunes charts|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=July 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716154251/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/15/15/breakup-playlist-soundtrack-tops-itunes-charts|archive-date=July 16, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=August 5, 2024}} For her role, Geronimo received a nomination for Best Actress at the 2016 Star Awards for Movies.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/123915-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2016-full-list-winners/|title=FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=May 7, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521122422/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/123915-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2016-full-list-winners/|url-status=live}} She next contributed to the soundtrack of the biographical film Felix Manalo (2015),{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2015/10/05/1507582/mga-miyembro-ng-inc-pinaiyak-ng-felix-manalo-movie|title=Mga miyembro ng INC pinaiyak ng Felix Manalo movie|trans-title=INC members emotional by Felix Manalo movie|work=The Philippine Star|date=October 9, 2015|language=tl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921221242/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2015/10/05/1507582/mga-miyembro-ng-inc-pinaiyak-ng-felix-manalo-movie|archive-date=September 21, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2024}} which was named the Movie Original Theme Song of the Year at the 2016 Star Awards for Movies. Her next studio album, The Great Unknown, was released that December.{{Cite news|last=Asilo|first=Rito|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/185628/career-boosting-showcase-for-sarah-geronimo|title=Career-boosting showcase for Sarah Geronimo|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=December 15, 2015|access-date=August 7, 2024|archive-date=August 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807125951/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/185628/career-boosting-showcase-for-sarah-geronimo|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/26/1536254/sarah-releases-great-unknown|title=Sarah releases Great Unknown|work=The Philippine Star|date=December 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122124400/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/26/1536254/sarah-releases-great-unknown|archive-date=January 22, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}} Its lead single "Tala", was written and composed by Nica del Rosario, Emmanuel Sambayan, and Jumbo "Bojam" de Belen.{{Cite web|last=Lago|first=Amanda|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/249065-novelty-dance-pop-sarah-geronimo-tala-playlist/|title=A celebration of dance pop and the immortality of 'Tala'|publisher=Rappler|date=January 12, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2024}} Geronimo also collaborated with the band Hale on the title song, and with singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino on "Kaibigan Mo". In support of the album, Geronimo staged a concert on November 29, 2016, at the New Frontier Theater.{{Cite web|last=Torregoza|first=Hannah|url=https://mb.com.ph/2016/12/31/concerts-that-rocked-2016/|title=Concerts that rocked 2016|work=Manila Bulletin|date=January 1, 2017|access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002703/https://mb.com.ph/2016/12/31/concerts-that-rocked-2016/|url-status=live}} She also performed a two-date concert titled From the Top at the Araneta Coliseum in December 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/02/1527998/what-sarah-will-wear-her-top-concert|title=What Sarah will wear at her From The Top concert|work=The Philippine Star|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002709/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/02/1527998/what-sarah-will-wear-her-top-concert|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/05/15/watch-sarah-g-performs-kilometro-in-sold-out-concert|title=Sarah G performs 'Kilometro' in sold-out concert|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=December 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202072857/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/05/15/watch-sarah-g-performs-kilometro-in-sold-out-concert|archive-date=February 2, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=August 9, 2024}}

In 2017, Geronimo reprised her role as a coach on The Voice Teens, which is the third The Voice franchise series in the Philippines and the first such in Asia.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/03/01/17/sarah-geronimo-magbabalik-sa-the-voice-teens|title=Sarah Geronimo, magbabalik sa The Voice Teens|trans-title=Sarah Geronimo to return on The Voice Teens|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=March 1, 2017|access-date=August 8, 2024|archive-date=August 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808135019/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/03/01/17/sarah-geronimo-magbabalik-sa-the-voice-teens|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Salterio|first=Leah|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/05/05/1691099/newest-combination-coaches-voice-teens|title=Newest combination of coaches in The Voice Teens|work=The Philippine Star|date=May 5, 2017|access-date=August 8, 2024|archive-date=August 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808145029/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/05/05/1691099/newest-combination-coaches-voice-teens|url-status=live}} That same year, she was announced to star in a leading role in Finally Found Someone,{{Efn|When it was announced, the film's working title was Dear Future Husband.}} which reunited her with John Lloyd Cruz.{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2017/01/13/sarah-lloydie-to-appear-in-dear-future-husband/|title=Sarah-Lloydie to appear in Dear Future Husband|work=Manila Bulletin|date=January 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114200245/http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2017/01/13/sarah-lloydie-to-appear-in-dear-future-husband/|archive-date=January 14, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=August 8, 2024}} It features her as a preschool teacher who is left behind by her groom (played by Enchong Dee) on her wedding day, causing her to team up with a public relations worker (played by John Lloyd Cruz) to save her wedding.{{Cite news|last=Asilo|first=Rito|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/236509/latest-john-lloyd-sarah-starrer-sells-sizzle-not-steak|title=Latest John Lloyd-Sarah starrer sells the sizzle, not the steak|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=July 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108133415/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/236509/latest-john-lloyd-sarah-starrer-sells-sizzle-not-steak|archive-date=January 8, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}} Geronimo declared that the film's story and characters are different from those of the A Very Special Love film trilogy, and that she wanted to play more mature roles in films.{{Cite web|last=Afinidad-Bernardo|first=Dani Rose|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/07/07/1717326/what-sarah-geronimo-finally-found-john-lloyd-cruz|title=What Sarah Geronimo 'finally found' in John Lloyd Cruz|work=The Philippine Star|date=July 7, 2017|access-date=August 8, 2024|archive-date=August 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808145030/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/07/07/1717326/what-sarah-geronimo-finally-found-john-lloyd-cruz|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|last=Cruz|first=Marinel|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/235501/john-lloyd-cruzs-role-sarah-geronimos-life|title=John Lloyd Cruz's role in Sarah Geronimo's life|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=July 22, 2017|access-date=August 8, 2024|archive-date=August 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808133517/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/235501/john-lloyd-cruzs-role-sarah-geronimos-life|url-status=live}} Asilo described Geronimo's performance as being "lovelier than ever" compared to her previous performances, while Rappler's Oggs Cruz dismissed the film as lacking originality.{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Oggs|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/177123-finally-found-someone-review/|title=Finally Found Someone review: Dear future rom-coms|publisher=Rappler|date=July 30, 2017|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=August 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809134005/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/177123-finally-found-someone-review/|url-status=live}} The film was commercially successful, grossing {{Philippine peso|316.5}}{{spaces}}million at the box office.{{Cite web|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/26626/sarah-john-lloyd-movie-finally-found-someone-earns-p3165-million-worldwide-says-star-cinema|title=Sarah-John Lloyd movie Finally Found Someone earns ₱316.5 million worldwide, says Star Cinema|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=August 22, 2017|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908114809/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/26626/sarah-john-lloyd-movie-finally-found-someone-earns-p3165-million-worldwide-says-star-cinema|url-status=live}}

= 2018–present =

== ''This 15 Me'', ''Miss Granny'', and resurgence ==

In 2018, Geronimo announced that she had begun production of a new studio album titled This 15 Me.{{Cite web|last=Gil|first=Baby|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/02/07/1785019/return-sarah-g|title=The return of Sarah G|work=The Philippine Star|date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123032529/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/02/07/1785019/return-sarah-g|archive-date=January 23, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}} A celebration of her 15-year career, it yielded the singles "Sandata", "Ganito", and "Duyan".{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/18/18/kapamilya-music-roundup-kylas-comeback-tops-chart-sarah-gs-new-album-out-now|title=Kyla's comeback tops chart, Sarah G's new album out now|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=April 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108132202/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/18/18/kapamilya-music-roundup-kylas-comeback-tops-chart-sarah-gs-new-album-out-now|archive-date=January 8, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Almo|first=Nerisa|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/70006/sarah-geronimo-almost-gave-up-her-dream-15-years-ago|title=Sarah Geronimo almost gave up her dream 15 years ago|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=April 5, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=August 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809134004/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/70006/sarah-geronimo-almost-gave-up-her-dream-15-years-ago|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Almo|first=Nerisa|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/27741/sarah-geronimo-reveals-role-of-mommy-divine-in-her-showbiz-career|title=Sarah Geronimo reveals role of Mommy Divine in her showbiz career|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=April 8, 2018|access-date=October 3, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004021522/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/27741/sarah-geronimo-reveals-role-of-mommy-divine-in-her-showbiz-career?s=rd6ka59957hted77tm396im86b|url-status=live}} An accompanying music video for "Sandata" was released in July; directed by Paul Basinillo, it features Geronimo portraying the role of three different women in different storylines.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/02/18/sarah-gs-new-music-video-tackles-depression-domestic-violence-bullying|title=Sarah G's new music video tackles depression, domestic violence, bullying|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=July 2, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=August 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809135508/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/02/18/sarah-gs-new-music-video-tackles-depression-domestic-violence-bullying|url-status=live}} The album was released in April; that same month, she embarked on its accompanying concert tour which began at the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/04/13/1805308/sarah-g-tops-concert-events-calendar|title=Sarah G. tops concert events calendar|work=The Philippine Star|date=April 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123125541/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/04/13/1805308/sarah-g-tops-concert-events-calendar|archive-date=January 23, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}} It was later followed by a US leg from April to May,{{Cite web |last=Tantiangco |first=Aya |date=May 1, 2018 |title=Sarah Geronimo apologetic, breaks down at Las Vegas: 'Sorry po, pagod po ako' |trans-title=Sorry, I got tired |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/651821/sarah-geronimo-apologetic-breaks-down-at-las-vegas-sorry-po-pagod-po-ako/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809134004/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/651821/sarah-geronimo-apologetic-breaks-down-at-las-vegas-sorry-po-pagod-po-ako/story/ |archive-date=August 9, 2024 |access-date=August 9, 2024 |publisher=GMA News |language=Tagalog}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/09/18/watch-back-in-ph-sarah-g-finds-answer-to-her-emptiness|title=Back in PH, Sarah G finds answer to her 'emptiness'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=May 9, 2018|access-date=August 10, 2024|archive-date=August 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810123547/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/09/18/watch-back-in-ph-sarah-g-finds-answer-to-her-emptiness|url-status=live}} and a Dubai leg in September.{{Cite web|last=Belleza|first=Irish Eden|url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/events/sarah-geronimo-live-in-dubai-what-you-need-to-know-1.2279885|title=Sarah Geronimo live in Dubai: What you need to know|work=Gulf News|date=September 18, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=February 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225132120/https://gulfnews.com/going-out/events/sarah-geronimo-live-in-dubai-what-you-need-to-know-1.2279885|url-status=live}} Reviews highlighted and commended Geronimo's musical versatility, vocal abilities, and stage performances.{{Efn|Attributed to multiple references:{{Cite news|last=Policarpio|first=Allan|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/271259/no-mimicking-singers-sarah-g|title=No more mimicking of other singers for Sarah G|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=April 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311124244/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/271259/no-mimicking-singers-sarah-g|archive-date=March 11, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=March 11, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Reyes|first=Shiela|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/15/18/recap-sarah-g-takes-trip-down-memory-lane-in-araneta-concert|title=Sarah G takes trip down memory lane in Araneta concert|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=April 15, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=August 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809135509/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/15/18/recap-sarah-g-takes-trip-down-memory-lane-in-araneta-concert|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/200268-sarah-geronimo-15-years-concert-smart-araneta-coliseum|title=Sarah Geronimo wows in 15th anniversary concert|publisher=Rappler|date=April 15, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2024|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501020226/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/200268-sarah-geronimo-15-years-concert-smart-araneta-coliseum|url-status=live}}}}

Joyce Bernal's Miss Granny, an adaptation of the 2014 South Korean film of the same name, was Geronimo's film project of 2018. It is about an elderly woman (played by Nova Villa) who transforms into a young lady after visiting a photo studio.{{Cite web|last=Ching|first=Mark Angelo|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/28400/review-sarah-geronimo-is-a-delight-to-watch-in-miss-granny|title=Review: Sarah Geronimo is a delight to watch in Miss Granny|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=August 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123032117/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/28400/review-sarah-geronimo-is-a-delight-to-watch-in-miss-granny|archive-date=January 23, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 23, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Hawson|first=Fred|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/24/18/movie-review-winsome-sarah-shines-in-winning-miss-granny|title=Movie review: Winsome Sarah shines in winning Miss Granny|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=August 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824052623/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/24/18/movie-review-winsome-sarah-shines-in-winning-miss-granny|archive-date=August 24, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=February 2, 2024}} In preparation for her role, Geronimo visited retirement homes during filming and studied Villa's mannerisms so that she could emulate them in her performance. She said of her character: "This is my first time to be a mom [and] to be a grandmother ... But it's very challenging for me to imagine that I'm already old."{{Cite web|last=Tomada|first=Nathalie|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/19/1843771/sarah-g-refreshing-act-without-leading-man|title=Sarah G: Refreshing to act without leading man|work=The Philippine Star|date=August 19, 2018|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903100807/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/19/1843771/sarah-g-refreshing-act-without-leading-man|url-status=live}} Critics praise Geronimo's performance, in particular her singing voice, which was likened and compared to that of Villa,{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Oggs|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/210375-miss-granny-movie-review/|title=Miss Granny review: Lovelier in parts than a whole|publisher=Rappler|date=August 25, 2018|access-date=August 10, 2024|archive-date=August 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810134132/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/210375-miss-granny-movie-review/|url-status=live}} but Oggs Cruz criticized the plot for lacking consistency. She also recorded the songs "Kiss Me, Kiss Me" and "Isa Pang Araw" for the film's soundtrack,{{cite web|last=Gil|first=Baby|title=Sarah sings pre-Manila sound hits in Miss Granny|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/01/1838456/sarah-sings-pre-manila-sound-hits-miss-granny|work=The Philippine Star|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231125911/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/01/1838456/sarah-sings-pre-manila-sound-hits-miss-granny|archive-date=December 31, 2023}} which won the Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist and Best Song Written for Movie, TV, or Stage Play at the 2019 Awit Awards.{{Cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/242299-list-winners-awit-awards-2019|title=Full List: Winners, Awit Awards 2019|publisher=Rappler|date=October 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009053020/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/242299-list-winners-awit-awards-2019/|archive-date=October 9, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}} Gil likened and compared the soundtrack to Filipino pop music from the 1960s and the 1970s. For her performance in the film, Geronimo won the Star Award for Best Movie Actress.{{Cite news|last=Severo|first=Jan Milo|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/01/1923314/kathryn-bernardo-sarah-geronimo-both-named-star-awards-best-actress|title=Kathryn Bernardo, Sarah Geronimo both named Star Awards' Best Actress|work=The Philippine Star|date=June 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122125217/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/01/1923314/kathryn-bernardo-sarah-geronimo-both-named-star-awards-best-actress|archive-date=January 22, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2024}}

The Perci Intalan and Jun Robles Lana-directed Unforgettable (2019) featured Geronimo as an autistic woman who finds a stray dog and takes care of it, and brings it while traveling to Baguio to see her sick grandmother in a hospital.{{Cite web|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/147009/sarah-geronimo-leads-cast-members-at-unforgettable-premiere-night-a724-20191021|title=Sarah Geronimo leads cast members at Unforgettable premiere night|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=October 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105141745/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/147009/sarah-geronimo-leads-cast-members-at-unforgettable-premiere-night-a724-20191021|archive-date=January 5, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Topacio |first=Ferdinand |title=Old dog, new tricks Film review: Unforgettable |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/11/02/1965203/old-dog-new-tricks-film-review-unforgettable |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=November 2, 2019 |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108214204/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/11/02/1965203/old-dog-new-tricks-film-review-unforgettable |url-status=live }} In preparation for her role, she met with people on the autism spectrum.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/28/19/sarah-g-praised-for-effective-portrayal-of-autism-in-unforgettable|title=Sarah G praised for effective portrayal of autism in Unforgettable|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=October 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122125845/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/28/19/sarah-g-praised-for-effective-portrayal-of-autism-in-unforgettable|archive-date=January 22, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=December 6, 2023}} The Philippine Star critic Ferdinand Topacio criticized the film's plot but praised Geronimo's performance, while Oggs Cruz described the plot as "pleasantly uncomplicated", and drew comparisons to the Philippine films Magnifico (2003) and The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005).{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Oggs|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/243458-review-unforgettable/|title=Unforgettable review: Incessantly enchanting|publisher=Rappler|date=October 27, 2019|access-date=August 11, 2024|archive-date=August 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811133918/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/243458-review-unforgettable/|url-status=live}} She earned a nomination for Movie Actress of the Year at the 36th Star Awards for Movies.{{Cite news|last=Requintana|first=Robert|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/18/pmpc-releases-official-list-of-nominees-for-36th-star-awards-for-movies/|title=PMPC releases official list of nominees for 36th Star Awards for Movies|work=Manila Bulletin|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=April 24, 2024|archive-date=March 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318145521/https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/18/pmpc-releases-official-list-of-nominees-for-36th-star-awards-for-movies/|url-status=live}} After the film's release, she announced her engagement to Matteo Guidicelli, on November 7, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/07/19/now-and-forever-are-sarah-g-and-matteo-finally-engaged|title='Now and forever': Sarah G, Matteo are finally engaged|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123124748/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/07/19/now-and-forever-are-sarah-g-and-matteo-finally-engaged|archive-date=January 23, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 11, 2024}} Geronimo confirmed in a 2014 episode of the talk show Tonight with Boy Abunda that she and Guidicelli have been in a relationship since 2013.{{Cite web|last=Abellon|first=Bam|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/02/29/20/the-defiant-side-of-sarah-geronimo-a-timeline|title=The defiant side of Sarah Geronimo: A timeline|publisher=ABS-CBN News Channel|date=February 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225103247/https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/02/29/20/the-defiant-side-of-sarah-geronimo-a-timeline|archive-date=December 25, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=December 25, 2023}} From late 2019 to early 2020, the song "Tala" resurged into popularity after its accompanying dance challenge set to the song became a trend on social media;{{cite web|last=Gabinete|first=Jojo|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/148490/tala-sarah-geronimo-dance-craze-a734-20200103|title='Tala' ni Sarah Geronimo, naging dance craze apat na taon pagkatapos itong ma-release|trans-title='Tala' of Sarah Geronimo becomes dance craze four years after release|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=January 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124134540/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/148490/tala-sarah-geronimo-dance-craze-a734-20200103|archive-date=January 24, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2024}} this resulted in the song's music surpassing 140 million views on YouTube in June 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/19/20/sarah-gs-tala-is-now-the-most-viewed-opm-music-video-on-youtube|title=Sarah G's 'Tala' is now the most viewed OPM music video on YouTube|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=June 19, 2020|language=en|access-date=June 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620040047/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/19/20/sarah-gs-tala-is-now-the-most-viewed-opm-music-video-on-youtube|archive-date=June 20, 2020|url-status=live}} In December 2024, Geronimo covered the Chappell Roan song "Good Luck, Babe!" on the Philippine variety program ASAP, altering the lyrics to make them heteronormative. The lyric changes went viral, with many Filipinos criticizing the perceived erasure and "censorship" of the song's lesbian themes, exacerbated by the fact that Roan, the original singer, is openly a lesbian.{{Cite magazine |last=Dela Roca |first=Patricia |title=Netizens react to Sarah Geronimo’s lyric change in ‘Good Luck, Babe’ performance |url=https://latestchika.com/just-in/2024/12/09/111618/netizens-react-to-sarah-geronimos-lyric-change-in-good-luck-babe-performance/ |date=December 9, 2024 |magazine=Latest Chika (The Philippine Star) |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241209191216/https://latestchika.com/just-in/2024/12/09/111618/netizens-react-to-sarah-geronimos-lyric-change-in-good-luck-babe-performance/ |archive-date=December 9, 2024 |access-date=December 9, 2024 |url-status=live }}

== Marriage and concerts ==

On February 14 and 15, 2020, Geronimo and Regine Velasquez co-headlined a two-date concert titled Unified.{{cite news |title=Regine, Sarah impress with duet of original hits at 'Unified' concert |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/20/watch-regine-sarah-impress-with-duet-of-original-hits-at-unified-concert |access-date=January 8, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616004047/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/20/watch-regine-sarah-impress-with-duet-of-original-hits-at-unified-concert |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |url-status=live }} Reviews praised and highlighted Geronimo's vocal abilities and performances.{{cite news |last1=Arcadio |first1=Ryan |title=Watch: Sarah Geronimo dances 'fierce' version of 'Tala' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/364743/p2fb-watch-sarah-geronimo-dances-fierce-version-of-tala |access-date=December 15, 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=February 16, 2020 |archive-date=February 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206032004/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/364743/p2fb-watch-sarah-geronimo-dances-fierce-version-of-tala |url-status=live }} For the concert, Geronimo earned a nomination for Female Concert Performer of the Year at the 2022 Star Awards for Music,{{cite news |last1=Dumaual |first1=Mario |title=Moira, Ogie, Regine win big at 2022 PMPC Star Awards for Music |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/13/22/moira-regine-ogie-win-big-at-13th-star-awards-for-music |date=October 13, 2022 |access-date=October 13, 2022 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017204950/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/13/22/moira-regine-ogie-win-big-at-13th-star-awards-for-music |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |url-status=live }} and was co-awarded Best Collaboration in a Concert at the 2020 Aliw Awards.{{cite web |last1=Hernandez Reyes |first1=Alice |title=Aliw 2020 Congress, A first in AAFI history |date=December 15, 2020 |url=https://aliwawardsfoundationinc.com/2020/12/15/aliw-2020-congress-a-first-in-aafi-history/ |publisher=Aliw Awards|access-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013192538/https://aliwawardsfoundationinc.com/2020/12/15/aliw-2020-congress-a-first-in-aafi-history |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |url-status=dead }} Five days after the concert, she married Guidicelli in a private ceremony held in Taguig.{{Cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/365895/sarah-geronimo-looked-happy-free-during-christian-wedding-to-matteo-guidicelli|title=Sarah Geronimo looked 'happy,' 'free' during Christian wedding to Matteo Guidicelli|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=February 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111042249/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/365895/sarah-geronimo-looked-happy-free-during-christian-wedding-to-matteo-guidicelli|archive-date=January 11, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 11, 2024}} Following this, she took a hiatus from professional engagements, expressing her desire to create original music.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/02/23/why-sarah-geronimo-took-a-break-from-showbiz|title=Sarah Geronimo shares reason why she took a break from showbiz|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=January 2, 2023|access-date=August 12, 2024|archive-date=August 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812134342/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/02/23/why-sarah-geronimo-took-a-break-from-showbiz|url-status=live}} Despite the hiatus, her livestream concert, titled Tala: The Film Concert, was broadcast in 2021 via livestream platforms; it featured rearrangements of her previously released songs and was shot at the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite web|last=Llemit|first=Kathleen|url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2021/03/26/2087224/list-5-reasons-watch-sarah-geronimos-tala-film-concert|title=5 reasons to watch Sarah Geronimo's 'Tala' film concert|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 26, 2021|access-date=August 16, 2024|archive-date=August 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816134418/https://www.philstar.com/music/2021/03/26/2087224/list-5-reasons-watch-sarah-geronimos-tala-film-concert|url-status=live}} After a four-year hiatus from releasing music material, Geronimo released her single "Dati-Dati" in October 2022. Written by Jin Chan and produced by Su Ganade and Dylan Graham, it is described as an "ear-tweaking dance [track] that is grooving", with lyrics focusing on reliving positive experiences from the past.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sarah-geronimo-releases-dati-dati-single-concept-video/|title=Sarah Geronimo releases 'Dati-Dati' concept video|publisher=Rappler|date=October 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108133414/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sarah-geronimo-releases-dati-dati-single-concept-video/|archive-date=January 8, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Liwanag|first=Punch|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/10/sarah-geronimo-drops-disco-tinged-dati-dati/|title=Sarah Geronimo drops disco-tinged 'Dati Dati'|work=Manila Bulletin|date=October 12, 2022|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=October 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020212251/https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/10/sarah-geronimo-drops-disco-tinged-dati-dati/|url-status=live}} Later that month, she then released the next single "Cuore", which was co-written by Thyro Alfaro, Yumi Lacsamana, and her husband Matteo Guidicelli.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/28/22/sarah-gs-new-song-cuore-co-written-by-husband-matteo|title='Cuore', Sarah G's second song in one month, is co-written by Matteo|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=October 28, 2022|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=February 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223052704/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/28/22/sarah-gs-new-song-cuore-co-written-by-husband-matteo|url-status=live}} Geronimo said that she at first rejected the song because the lyrics were too reminiscent of her personal life.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/21/22/sarah-geronimo-reveals-she-initially-did-not-want-to-record-cuore|title=Sarah Geronimo reveals she initially did not want to record 'Cuore'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 21, 2022|access-date=September 5, 2024|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121041545/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/21/22/sarah-geronimo-reveals-she-initially-did-not-want-to-record-cuore|url-status=live}}

To mark her 20-year career milestone, Geronimo released her single "Habang Buhay" in March 2023. Two months later, also in commemoration of the milestone, Geronimo directed and headlined a concert in the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite web|last=Tomada|first=Nathalie|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/05/14/2266101/sarah-g-shows-shes-opm-queen-20th-anniversary-concert|title=Sarah G shows she's OPM queen at 20th anniversary concert|work=The Philippine Star|date=May 14, 2023|access-date=July 2, 2024|archive-date=May 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514020315/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/05/14/2266101/sarah-g-shows-shes-opm-queen-20th-anniversary-concert|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sarah-geronimo-celebrates-anniversary-concert-may-2023/|title=Sarah Geronimo celebrates her 20th anniversary with concert|publisher=Rappler|date=March 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328224643/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sarah-geronimo-celebrates-anniversary-concert-may-2023/|archive-date=March 28, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 23, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Tuazon|first=Nikko|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/173338/sarah-geronimo-20th-anniversary-concert-a721-20230516-lfrm|title=8 highlights of Sarah Geronimo's 20th anniversary concert|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=May 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240106102640/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/173338/sarah-geronimo-20th-anniversary-concert-a721-20230516-lfrm|archive-date=January 6, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2024}} During the concert, she debuted the single "My Mind" in collaboration with Billy Crawford, who served as the song's co-writer and co-producer;{{Cite web|last=Mariano|first=Dianne|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/its_showtime/113311/sarah-geronimo-honored-to-work-with-billy-crawford/story|title=Sarah Geronimo honored to work with Billy Crawford|publisher=GMA Network|date=June 11, 2024|access-date=June 11, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002706/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/its_showtime/113311/sarah-geronimo-honored-to-work-with-billy-crawford/story|url-status=live}} its accompanying music video was released the following year.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/16/sarah-geronimo-drops-my-mind-official-music-video-2140|title=Sarah Geronimo drops 'My Mind' official music video|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=February 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217011039/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/16/sarah-geronimo-drops-my-mind-official-music-video-2140|archive-date=February 17, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 17, 2024}} Also at the Araneta Coliseum, Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac co-headlined a concert that July.{{Cite web|last=Tenorio|first=Bum Jr.|url=https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2023/07/14/2280824/sarah-g-bamboo-passion-dedication-artistry-stage|title=Sarah G. & Bamboo: 'Passion, dedication, artistry' on stage|work=The Philippine Star|date=July 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124135038/https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2023/07/14/2280824/sarah-g-bamboo-passion-dedication-artistry-stage|archive-date=January 24, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Cerezo|first=Anna|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/08/23/dream-come-true-sarah-geronimo-bamboo-collab-in-concert|title='Dream come true': Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo collab in concert|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=July 8, 2023|access-date=August 16, 2024|archive-date=August 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816134418/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/08/23/dream-come-true-sarah-geronimo-bamboo-collab-in-concert|url-status=live}} She then released two collaboration singles: "Treading Water" with Bamboo{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/898494/sarah-geronimo-to-receive-billboard-women-in-music-s-global-force-award/story/|title=Sarah Geronimo to receive Billboard Women in Music's Global Force Award|publisher=GMA Integrated News|date=February 24, 2024|access-date=August 16, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002824/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/898494/sarah-geronimo-to-receive-billboard-women-in-music-s-global-force-award/story/|url-status=live}} and "Alam" with John Roa of the hip-hop group Ex Battalion.{{Cite web|last=Liwanag|first=Punch|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/9/sarah-geronimo-drops-alam-featuring-john-roa|title=Sarah Geronimo drops 'Alam' featuring John Roa|work=Manila Bulletin|date=May 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517210728/https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/9/sarah-geronimo-drops-alam-featuring-john-roa|archive-date=May 17, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 19, 2024}} In March 2024, Geronimo was honored with a Global Force Award at the Billboard Women in Music event at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California, becoming the first Filipino to receive an award in the event show's history.{{cite news |last1=Deveza |first1=Reyma |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/7/sarah-g-receives-global-force-award-at-billboard-event-1337 |title=Sarah Geronimo receives Global Force award at Billboard event |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=March 7, 2024 |access-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-date=March 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307075217/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/7/sarah-g-receives-global-force-award-at-billboard-event-1337 |url-status=live }} At the Philippine edition of the event in the same month, Billboard Philippines named her as the Woman of the Year.{{Cite web|last=Llemit|first=Kathleen|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2024/03/23/2342720/regine-velasquez-sarah-geronimo-honored-1st-billboard-philippines-women-music-awards|title=Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo honored at 1st Billboard Philippines Women in Music awards|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 23, 2024|access-date=May 10, 2024|archive-date=May 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510041836/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2024/03/23/2342720/regine-velasquez-sarah-geronimo-honored-1st-billboard-philippines-women-music-awards|url-status=live}} On July 24, her cover of "Maybe This Time" charted on the Philippines Hot 100, marking Geronimo's debut on the chart.{{Cite web|last=Go|first=Mayks|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/sarah-geronimo-enters-the-billboard-philippines-hot-100-with-maybe-this-time/|title=Sarah Geronimo enters the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 with 'Maybe This Time'|work=Billboard Philippines|date=July 24, 2024|access-date=September 14, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004021543/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/sarah-geronimo-enters-the-billboard-philippines-hot-100-with-maybe-this-time/|url-status=live}} The song eventually became a viral hit on TikTok when a video of a high school senior dancing to the song's bridge was posted on the social media platform.{{Cite web|last=Adriatico|first=Abigail|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314492458/sarah-g-hops-on-maybe-this-time-trend-during-tuna-festival.html|title=Sarah G hops on 'Maybe This Time' trend during Tuna Festival|work=Manila Standard|date=September 3, 2024|access-date=October 4, 2024}}

Geronimo's upcoming films include a Philippine adaptation of the South Korean film Wonderful Nightmare (2015),{{Cite web|last=Tomada|first=Nathalie|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/01/07/2323902/sarah-g-matteo-aga-julia-movies-lead-vivas-2024-big-screen-slate|title=Sarah G-Matteo, Aga-Julia movies lead Viva's 2024 big-screen slate|work=The Philippine Star|date=January 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124140006/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/01/07/2323902/sarah-g-matteo-aga-julia-movies-lead-vivas-2024-big-screen-slate|archive-date=January 24, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2024}} and an untitled film which she will co-star alongside John Lloyd Cruz.{{Cite web|last=Severo|first=Jan Milo|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/05/26/2269205/john-lloyd-cruz-sarah-geronimo-reunite-new-film|title=John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah Geronimo to reunite in new film|work=The Philippine Star|date=May 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131130235/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/05/26/2269205/john-lloyd-cruz-sarah-geronimo-reunite-new-film|archive-date=January 31, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 31, 2024}}

Artistry

{{Quote box|bgcolor=#E0E6F8|width=25em|quote="Initially, no amount of vocal bravado could give [Geronimo] the lived-in sensibility and vocal pizzazz that her first recording efforts—despite their chart-topping popularity and brisk sales—sorely lacked ... [She] has subtly shown that there is more to her than her Pied Piper-like ability to turn sappy lyrics and hum-worthy melodies into bestselling hits."|source={{mdash}}The Philippine Daily Inquirer{{'}}s Rito Asilo on Geronimo's evolving artistry

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= Influences =

Geronimo's father introduced her to music at a young age. In a 2004 interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, she recalled that she practiced singing with her father, and cited Jose Mari Chan's "Christmas in Our Hearts" as one of the first songs she was familiar with. She also cited Louie Reyes's "Light of a Million Morning" as the "song of [her] life". Growing up, she listened to the music of Michael Jackson.{{Cite web|last=Carpio|first=Audrey|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2009/09/27/508500/amazing-life-sarah-geronimo/|title=An amazing life with Sarah Geronimo|work=The Philippine Star|date=September 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105140856/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2009/09/27/508500/amazing-life-sarah-geronimo/|archive-date=January 5, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2024}} Her musical inspiration varies from classic musicians like Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and the Bee Gees, to pop and R&B singers like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. She has also cited singers Sharon Cuneta, Lea Salonga, and Regine Velasquez as role models,{{Cite news|last1=Camino|first1=Louie|last2=Cadis|first2=Gerrilyn|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GbljAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+geronimo+star+for+a+night&pg=PA56&article_id=3401,45396564|title=The next big thing|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=September 29, 2003|access-date=July 7, 2024|via=Google Books|archive-date=July 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707134829/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=GbljAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA56&dq=sarah+geronimo+star+for+a+night&article_id=3401,45396564&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYopSRh5WHAxXRsFYBHXF-CUUQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20geronimo%20star%20for%20a%20night&f=false|url-status=live}} adding that the latter made her realize the value of hard work in pursuing a career in music.{{cite news|last1=Esteves|first1=Patricia|title=Concert review The Sarah G experience|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/12/03/1263506/concert-review-sarah-g-experience|access-date=November 26, 2017|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=December 3, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107062501/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/12/03/1263506/concert-review-sarah-g-experience|archive-date=November 7, 2017}} She also expressed interest in collaborating with him on a concert. The two did eventually perform a concert together in 2023.

Her 2018 single "Sandata" takes influences from synth-pop music of the 1980s,{{Cite web|last=Urrutia |first=Ian|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/music/2018/12/26/best-music-2018.html|title=The 15 best Filipino songs of 2018|publisher=CNN Philippines|date=December 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228233050/http://cnnphilippines.com:80/life/entertainment/music/2018/12/26/best-music-2018.html|archive-date=December 28, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=August 10, 2024}} whereas her contributions to the Miss Granny soundtrack was influenced by 1960s and 1970s music from Filipino artists, including Nora Aunor and Pilita Corrales. Geronimo also paid homage to pop-rock artists, specifically singer-songwriter Rico Blanco, the former lead vocalist of Rivermaya from 1994 to 2007, by performing a cover of "Your Universe" from Blanco's solo album of the same title,{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/artists-perform-rico-blanco-songbook-greatest-hits/|title=Sarah Geronimo, Ebe Dancel, Callalily and more take on Rico Blanco's greatest hits in new album|publisher=Rappler|date=November 20, 2020|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907141807/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/artists-perform-rico-blanco-songbook-greatest-hits/|url-status=live}} and The Dawn, by co-performing the band's single "Salamat" at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.{{Cite web|last=Llemit|first=Kathleen|url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2023/08/26/2291549/sarah-g-benben-alamat-dawn-pinoy-pop-takes-fiba-world-cup-stage|title=Sarah G, Ben&Ben, Alamat, The Dawn: Pinoy pop takes the FIBA World Cup stage|work=The Philippine Star|date=August 26, 2023|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907141807/https://www.philstar.com/music/2023/08/26/2291549/sarah-g-benben-alamat-dawn-pinoy-pop-takes-fiba-world-cup-stage|url-status=live}}

= Musical style and themes =

Geronimo's music is generally pop, but she has also incorporated R&B and EDM into her material. Geronimo has drawn comparisons to Beyoncé for her stage presence and live performances, frequently performing her songs.{{Cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/19/12/sarah-g-filipino-beyonce|title=Is Sarah G the Filipino Beyonce?|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=June 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621090831/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/19/12/sarah-g-filipino-beyonce|archive-date=June 21, 2012|url-status=dead|access-date=January 9, 2024}} Initially, Geronimo primarily recorded sentimental ballads, and is renowned for her vocal range and belting technique, the latter of which was popularized and highly influenced by Regine Velasquez. Nestor Torre Jr. of the Philippine Daily Inquirer said of the comparison: "[Velasquez]'s belting became so popular that her successor, Sarah Geronimo, imitated her..."{{cite news|last=Torre|first=Nestor Jr.|title=Beyond the 'birit' menace|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090208-188167/Beyond-the-birit-menace|access-date=July 5, 2024|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=February 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211172030/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090208-188167/Beyond-the-birit-menace|archive-date=February 11, 2009}} Producer Christian De Walden said of Geronimo's voice: "The personality of her voice is phenomenally distinct. ... People who really know music can tell [her] voice is her own." For Taking Flight, Gil praised Geronimo for "toning down the birit [belting] and bringing out her own style". According to the Philippine Daily Inquirer{{'}}s Allan Policarpio, "The [early] years saw [Geronimo] dialing down her vocals and veering away from the [belting]-style singing that proved to be harmful to her instrument. But just because she doesn't do it as much doesn't mean she can't handle big diva songs anymore."

Later in her career, Geronimo ventured into "catchy, upbeat modern pop [tracks]", primarily influenced by R&B and EDM. Critics were appreciative of her transition to "upbeat" and "mid-tempo" tracks, and regarded it as a bold reinvention of her artistry.{{Efn|Attributed to multiple references:}} She explored themes of love and relationship on "Cuore". On "Sandata", Geronimo delved into the themes of mental and psychological challenges, and empowerment.{{Cite web|last=Afinidad-Bernardo|first=Dani Rose|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/07/05/1830800/watch-matteo-guidicelli-depression|title=Matteo Guidicelli on depression|work=The Philippine Star|date=July 5, 2018|access-date=October 4, 2018|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004021520/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/07/05/1830800/watch-matteo-guidicelli-depression|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Agbayani|first=Apa|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/music/2018/03/08/new-local-music-releases.html|title=7 new local music releases to listen to|publisher=CNN Philippines|date=March 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406230535/http://cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/music/2018/03/08/new-local-music-releases.html|archive-date=April 6, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=August 10, 2024}} Regarding her songwriting for the track "Make Me Yours", Geronimo said that it was her dream to compose her own song. At the suggestion of Vic del Rosario, she wrote the lyrics for the track, while Louie Ocampo composed the song's melody.{{Cite web|last=Almo|first=Nerisa|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/12559/sarah-geronimo-nominated-as-best-southeast-asia-act-in-mtv-europe|title=Sarah Geronimo nominated as Best Southeast Asia Act in MTV Europe|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=September 18, 2013|access-date=October 3, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004022030/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/12559/sarah-geronimo-nominated-as-best-southeast-asia-act-in-mtv-europe?s=dfvqcouhmho9vi8sapbur4o11e|url-status=live}}

Public image and impact

{{Quote box|bgcolor=#E0E6F8|width=25em|align=right|quote="When I won [Star For A Night] back in 2003 ... [m]y manager made sure that I would be a multimedia artist, so I was doing everything at the same time — movies, concerts, commercials ... [and] hosting ... It feels great because you have this apparent sense of freedom ... now that you're free, now that you have all this time [and space] to grow."|source={{mdash}}Geronimo on her career{{Cite web|last=Fernandez|first=Jenny|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/cover-story/behind-the-woman-of-the-year-sarah-geronimo-interview-2024/|title=Behind Billboard Philippines{{'}} First-Ever Woman of the Year, Sarah Geronimo|work=Billboard Philippines|date=March 22, 2024|access-date=September 13, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913134033/https://billboardphilippines.com/cover-story/behind-the-woman-of-the-year-sarah-geronimo-interview-2024/|url-status=live}}

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Geronimo has been regarded as one of the most accomplished entertainers of her generation.{{Cite web|last=Bersola|first=Camille|url=https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/starweek-magazine/2010/12/12/638025/sarah-g-more-just-pop-icon|title=Sarah G. more than just a pop icon|work=The Philippine Star|date=December 12, 2010|access-date=July 7, 2024|archive-date=October 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025213631/https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/starweek-magazine/2010/12/12/638025/sarah-g-more-just-pop-icon|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://wish1075.com/top-sarah-geronimo-performances/|title=7 Sarah G Performances that Prove She's Her Generation's Ultimate Pop Star|publisher=Wish 107.5|date=March 28, 2023|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=March 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330085934/https://www.wish1075.com/top-sarah-geronimo-performances/|url-status=live}} Media publications have referred her as the country's "Popstar Royalty",{{Efn|Attributed to multiple references:{{Cite web |last=Adriano |first=Pamela |date=February 21, 2020 |title=17 celebrities who are certified Sarah Geronimo fans! |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/articles-photos/17-celebrities-who-are-certified-sarah-geronimo-fans-14227 |access-date=September 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126120657/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/articles-photos/17-celebrities-who-are-certified-sarah-geronimo-fans-14227 |archive-date=January 26, 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/3/sarah-geronimo-joins-sun-life-as-new-brand-ambassador |title=Sarah Geronimo joins Sun Life as new brand ambassador |work=Manila Bulletin |date=July 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111002719/https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/3/sarah-geronimo-joins-sun-life-as-new-brand-ambassador |archive-date=January 11, 2024 |url-status=live |access-date=January 11, 2024 }}{{Cite web |last=Tuazon |first=Nikko |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/beauty/171220/sarah-geronimo-ash-blonde-hair-a721-20230130 |title=Sarah Geronimo turns real-life doll in ash-blonde hair |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110235715/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/beauty/171220/sarah-geronimo-ash-blonde-hair-a721-20230130 |archive-date=January 10, 2024 |url-status=live |access-date=January 11, 2024 }}}} and classified her as a triple threat entertainer.{{Efn|Attributed to multiple references:{{Cite web|last=Santiago|first=Erwin|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/20422/best-bets-for-2009|title=Best Bets for 2009|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=January 7, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221131836/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/20422/best-bets-for-2009|archive-date=February 21, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 21, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Lago|first=Amanda|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/249065-novelty-dance-pop-sarah-geronimo-tala-playlist/|title=PLAYLIST: A celebration of dance pop and the immortality of 'Tala'|publisher=Rappler|date=January 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221131052/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/249065-novelty-dance-pop-sarah-geronimo-tala-playlist/|archive-date=February 21, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 21, 2024}}}} A critic from ABS-CBN News wrote that she "prove[d] that every singer, to be considered successful, can hit the high notes in any song."{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/19/14/sarah-g-reveals-she-almost-lost-her-voice|title=Sarah G reveals she almost lost her voice|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=May 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126121945/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/19/14/sarah-g-reveals-she-almost-lost-her-voice|archive-date=January 26, 2024|url-status=dead|access-date=September 12, 2024}} The Philippine Star{{'s}} Patricia Esteves wrote, "That Sarah chose her own songs worked to her advantage because she was able to deliver heartfelt, soulful renditions. Because every song is meaningful and personal to her, Sarah was able to connect with the audience and display the right emotion." Allan Policarpio wrote: "[Geronimo] revisited some of the songs she used to sing when she was starting out ... But [later on, she] sang [them] with none of the affectations she used to put on."

According to Billboard Philippines, "[Geronimo] is a multi-talented artist who is able to successfully cross both the music and movie industries having starred in top-grossing movies and popular television shows all the while maintaining a stellar music career ... She also serves as an inspiration to many aspiring young artists and actively participates in helping shape the next generation of Filipino talents."{{Cite web|last=Tomada|first=Nathalie|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/03/12/2339801/grateful-sarah-g-says-billboard-award-came-time-when-i-was-doubting-myself|title=Grateful Sarah G says Billboard award 'came at a time when I was doubting myself'|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 12, 2024|access-date=October 3, 2024|archive-date=March 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319190047/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/03/12/2339801/grateful-sarah-g-says-billboard-award-came-time-when-i-was-doubting-myself|url-status=live}} Jason Dy has stated Geronimo promoted the value of hardwork and craft{{Cite news|last=Policarpio|first=Allan|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/287650/lessons-sarah-g|title=Lessons from Sarah G|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907142538/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/287650/lessons-sarah-g|url-status=live}} while Morisette said that she was likened or compared to Geronimo in terms of her voice.{{Cite web|last=Llanera|first=Melba|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/63839/morisette-amon-steps-out-of-the-shadow-of-sarah-geronimo|title=Morissette Amon steps out of the shadow of Sarah Geronimo|language=tl|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=July 21, 2016|access-date=October 4, 2024|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101104846/https://www.pep.ph/news/63839/morisette-amon-steps-out-of-the-shadow-of-sarah-geronimo|url-status=live}} Darren Espanto credited Geronimo for learning about "sing[ing] from the heart".{{Cite web|last=Serato|first=Arniel|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/180832/darren-espanto-sarah-geronimo-a718-20240522-lfrm|title=What Darren Espanto learned from Martin, Gary, Regine, Sarah|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=May 22, 2024|access-date=October 4, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004022030/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/180832/darren-espanto-sarah-geronimo-a718-20240522-lfrm?s=27t6ql4gh1hslgfokahbtcered|url-status=live}} Other entertainers who cited Geronimo as an influence or inspiration include Charice Pempengco{{Cite web|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4116/charice-excited-to-perform-with-regine-velasquez|title=Charice excited to perform with Regine Velasquez|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=June 21, 2009|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002828/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4116/charice-excited-to-perform-with-regine-velasquez?s=tt7q0fe4jain78n8pbctvh1juu|url-status=live}} and Maymay Entrata.{{Cite news|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/150333/maymay-certified-recording-artist-na-idol-na-idol-sina-sarah-g-kz|title=Maymay certified recording artist na, idol na idol sina Sarah G at KZ|trans-title=Maymay is a certified recording artists, cites Sarah G and KZ as idols|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|language=tl|date=April 20, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002827/https://bandera.inquirer.net/150333/maymay-certified-recording-artist-na-idol-na-idol-sina-sarah-g-kz|url-status=live}} Singer Regine Velasquez, whom she cited as a major influence, declared that Geronimo is the "queen of [the entertainment] industry". Though reluctant to discuss about her personal life, she said of her image: "It’s a bit hard although I’d like to become a role model. I rather take it as a big challenge because it is probably my purpose being here in this [professional] industry." Her early life and breakthrough were dramatized in an episode of the drama anthology series Magpakailanman, where she was played by the singer-actress Kyla.{{Cite web |last=Gabinete |first=Jojo |date=August 17, 2021 |title=Sarah Geronimo life story sa Magpakailanman noong 2003, ibinalik ng GMA-7 sa YouTube |trans-title=Sarah Geronimo life story in Magpakailanman now on YouTube |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/160181/sarah-geronimo-magpakailanman-a734-20210817 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507102501/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/160181/sarah-geronimo-magpakailanman-a734-20210817 |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=August 16, 2024 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=tl}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/magpakailanman/137673/magpakailanman-the-popstar-royaltys-journey-to-success-the-sarah-geronimo-story-full-episode/evideo|title=Magpakailanman: The Popstar Royalty's journey to success, the Sarah Geronimo story|publisher=GMA Network|date=June 19, 2003|access-date=August 16, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002828/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/magpakailanman/137673/magpakailanman-the-popstar-royaltys-journey-to-success-the-sarah-geronimo-story-full-episode/evideo|url-status=live}}

In December 2009, Geronimo received a star on the Philippines' Walk of Fame.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/03/09/john-lloyd-sarah-get-their-own-stars|title=John Lloyd, Sarah get their own stars|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=December 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124105625/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/03/09/john-lloyd-sarah-get-their-own-stars|archive-date=January 24, 2024|url-status=dead|access-date=January 11, 2024}} In 2014, she was named Yes! magazine's Most Beautiful Star.{{Cite web|last=Paulino|first=Ver|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/07/31/1352140/sarah-leads-yes-100-most-beautiful-stars-2014|title=Sarah leads Yes! 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2014|work=The Philippine Star|date=July 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111012337/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/07/31/1352140/sarah-leads-yes-100-most-beautiful-stars-2014|archive-date=January 11, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 11, 2024}} Forbes Asia listed her among the 100 Digital Stars in 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2020/12/07/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|title=Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars|work=Forbes|date=December 7, 2020|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=December 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208153406/https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2020/12/07/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/filipino-celebrities-included-forbes-top-digital-stars-asia-2020/|title=Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Sarah Geronimo among Forbes Asia's Top 100 Digital Stars|publisher=Rappler|date=December 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201132000/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/filipino-celebrities-included-forbes-top-digital-stars-asia-2020/|archive-date=February 1, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 1, 2024}} In 2013, she was honored as an ambassador for music by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).{{Cite web|last=Agting|first=Ira|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/42868-ncca-ambassadors-icons-not-representatives/|title=NCCA says ambassadors are 'icons,' not representatives|publisher=Rappler|date=November 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222121915/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/42868-ncca-ambassadors-icons-not-representatives/|archive-date=February 22, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 22, 2024}} In 2021, Tatler named her as one of the most influential people in Asia,{{Cite web|url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/list/ami/ph?page=3&industry=all®ion=ph&year=2021|title=Asia's Most Influential 2021|work=Tatler Asia|access-date=March 26, 2024|archive-date=March 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326123734/https://www.tatlerasia.com/list/ami/ph?page=3&industry=all®ion=ph&year=2021|url-status=live}} and was also recognized as one of Asia's Leaders of Tomorrow in the publication's annual Gen T list.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/list/gen-t/ph?page=1&industry=all®ion=ph&year=2021|title=Annual Gen T List 2021|work=Tatler Asia|access-date=March 26, 2024|archive-date=March 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326123733/https://www.tatlerasia.com/list/gen-t/ph?page=1&industry=all®ion=ph&year=2021|url-status=live}}

Other activities

Geronimo is a co-founder of G Productions, a production company that produces concerts and shows.{{Cite web|last=Salterio|first=Leah|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/02/23/sarah-g-matteo-put-up-production-outfit-music-studio|title=Sarah G, Matteo put up production outfit, music studio|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=July 2, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908151703/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/02/23/sarah-g-matteo-put-up-production-outfit-music-studio|url-status=live}} The formation of the company was conceived by her husband Matteo Guidicelli during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, where they were filming music videos at home.{{Cite news|last=Mallorca|first=Hannah|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/507355/sarah-geronimo-matteo-guidicelli-open-production-company-during-the-pandemic|title=Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli open production company for Filipino talents during the pandemic|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=July 3, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908134348/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/507355/sarah-geronimo-matteo-guidicelli-open-production-company-during-the-pandemic|url-status=live}} In 2023, the two opened G Studios in Alabang, Muntinlupa; it is described as a mixed-use building that "[would] cater to all advertising, media, and event needs".{{Cite web|last=Garcia|first=Nick|url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/401561-sarah-geronimo-matteo-guidicelli-launch-g-studios|title=Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli launch G Studios|work=The Philippine Star|date=October 9, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908134346/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/401561-sarah-geronimo-matteo-guidicelli-launch-g-studios|url-status=live}} Geronimo said of her venture into business: "It started during the pandemic, [because our] materials ... we were doing it on our own."{{Cite web|last=Castillejo|first=Dyan|author-link=Dyan Castillejo|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/24/sarah-matteo-on-married-life-sharing-each-other-s-success-124|title='A collaborative effort': Sarah, Matteo on married life, sharing each other's success|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=March 24, 2024|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908134346/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/24/sarah-matteo-on-married-life-sharing-each-other-s-success-124|url-status=live}} She also donated proceeds for her Perfect 10 concert in 2013 to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda),{{Cite news|last=Policarpio|first=Allan|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/121517/sarah-geronimo-cranks-it-up|title=Sarah Geronimo cranks it up|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=November 18, 2013|access-date=October 4, 2024}} which is one of the deadliest typhoons recorded in the Philippines.{{Efn|Attributed to multiple {{Nowrap|references:{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-25051606|title=Typhoon Haiyan death toll rises over 5,000|publisher=BBC News|date=November 22, 2013|access-date=August 3, 2024|archive-date=August 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803130001/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-25051606|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/12/13/world/asia/philippines-typhoon-haiyan/index.html|title=Typhoon Haiyan death toll tops 6,000 in the Philippines|publisher=CNN|date=December 12, 2013|access-date=August 7, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002816/https://www.cnn.com/2013/12/13/world/asia/philippines-typhoon-haiyan/index.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/673625/five-years-after-typhoon-yolanda-scores-still-in-harm-s-way/story/|title=Five years after Typhoon Yolanda, scores still in harm's way|publisher=GMA News|agency=Agence France-Presse|date=November 5, 2018|access-date=August 14, 2024|archive-date=August 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814120726/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/673625/five-years-after-typhoon-yolanda-scores-still-in-harm-s-way/story/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1050764/why-yolanda-was-so-deadly|title=Why 'Yolanda' was so deadly|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|agency=Agence France-Presse|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=August 14, 2024|archive-date=August 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814120724/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1050764/why-yolanda-was-so-deadly|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Ranada|first=Pia|url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/super-typhoon-yolanda-housing-projects-unfinished-thousands-unoccupied-decade-later-2023/|title=A decade later: 15% of Yolanda houses unfinished, thousands unoccupied|publisher=Rappler|date=November 24, 2023|access-date=August 14, 2024|archive-date=August 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814120721/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/super-typhoon-yolanda-housing-projects-unfinished-thousands-unoccupied-decade-later-2023/|url-status=live}}}}}} Geronimo has also been a spokesperson for various brands, including Jollibee,{{Cite news|last=Pe|first=Roger|url=https://business.inquirer.net/7291/costing-a-casting-of-celebrities|title=Costing a casting of celebrities|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=July 16, 2011|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004022026/https://business.inquirer.net/7291/costing-a-casting-of-celebrities|url-status=live}} TNT,{{Cite web|url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/sarah-g-julie-ann-san-jose-gloc-9-bring-the-saya/|title=Sarah G, Julie Ann San Jose, Gloc-9 bring the 'saya'|trans-title=fun|work=Malaya|date=November 30, 2020|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908135606/https://malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/sarah-g-julie-ann-san-jose-gloc-9-bring-the-saya/|url-status=live}} Shopee,{{Cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/?p=295998|title=Shopee reveals Sarah Geronimo as new brand ambassador in time for Shopee 6.6 – 7.7 Lowest Price Sale|work=Manila Standard|date=May 30, 2019|access-date=October 4, 2024}} Banco de Oro (BDO),{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/3/6/sarah-g-on-why-she-uses-debit-cards-1426|title=Sarah G on why she uses debit cards|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=March 6, 2024|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909014512/https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/3/6/sarah-g-on-why-she-uses-debit-cards-1426|url-status=live}} and Sun Life Financial.

Personal Life

After six years of relationship, Geronimo married her long-time boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli on February 20, 2020 in a private civil wedding ceremony at Victory Church, The Fort in Taguig City.{{cite web |title=Matteo Guidicelli reveals post-wedding celebration with wife Sarah Geronimo a year after |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/relationship/75523/matteo-guidicelli-reveals-post-wedding-celebration-with-wife-sarah-geronimo-a-year-after/story |website=GMA Network |access-date=10 April 2025 |date=28 March 2021}}{{cite web |title=Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli share post-wedding photos |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/celebrations/157514/sarah-geronimo-matteo-guidicelli-wedding-photos-a724-20210328 |website=PEP |access-date=10 April 2025 |date=28 March 2021}} Guidicelli admitted of having a crush on his wife prior to them being a couple and he also revealed that they placed God at the center of their relationship.{{cite web |last1=Evangelista |first1=Jessica Anne |title=Matteo Guidicelli looks back on his decade-long relationship with Sarah Geronimo |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/528734/matteo-guidicelli-looks-back-on-his-decade-long-relationship-with-sarah-geronimo |website=GMA Network |access-date=10 April 2025 |date=24 November 2023}}{{cite web |title=Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli love story: A timeline |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/147427/ashmatt-love-story-a-timeline-a716-20191111-lfrm3 |website=PEP |access-date=10 April 2025 |date=11 November 2019}}

Achievements

{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Sarah Geronimo}}

Throughout her career, Geronimo has received many accolades and honors, including 16 Awit Awards,Sources for Geronimo's Awit Awards:

2004–2015: {{cite news|title=The Philippine Awit Awards > Winners Archive|url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/awitwinners.doc|access-date=November 25, 2017|publisher=Awit Awards|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305004725/http://www.awitawards.com.ph/awitwinners.doc|archive-date=March 5, 2017}}
2016: {{Cite web|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/25190/sarah-geronimo-alden-richards-win-big-at-29th-awit-awards|title=Sarah Geronimo, Alden Richards win big at 29th Awit Awards|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=December 8, 2016|access-date=March 13, 2024|archive-date=December 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215210155/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/25190/sarah-geronimo-alden-richards-win-big-at-29th-awit-awards|url-status=live}}
2019: {{Cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/242299-list-winners-awit-awards-2019|title=Full List: Winners, Awit Awards 2019|publisher=Rappler|date=October 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009053020/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/242299-list-winners-awit-awards-2019/|archive-date=October 9, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2024}}
2023: {{Cite web|last=Purnell|first=Kristoffer|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2023/11/11/2310662/benben-dilaw-ena-mori-sarah-geronimo-lead-awit-awards-2023-winners|title=Ben&Ben, Dilaw, Ena Mori, Sarah Geronimo lead Awit Awards 2023 winners|work=The Philippine Star|date=November 11, 2023|access-date=March 13, 2024|archive-date=November 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125053814/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2023/11/11/2310662/benben-dilaw-ena-mori-sarah-geronimo-lead-awit-awards-2023-winners|url-status=live}} 6 Aliw Awards,Sources for Geronimo's Aliw Awards:
2004: {{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2qZjAAAAIBAJ&dq=sarah+the+teen+princess&pg=PA127&article_id=2513,15997051|title=Sarah, phenomenal popstar|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|page=2|date=December 26, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229120419/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=2qZjAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA127&dq=sarah+the+teen+princess&article_id=2513,15997051&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-6uKdzLSDAxV5oWMGHfOzCEUQ6AF6BAgLEAI#v=onepage&q=sarah%20the%20teen%20princess&f=false|archive-date=December 29, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 29, 2023|via=Google Books}}
2010: {{Cite web|last=Matabuena|first=Julian Merced|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/282969/sarah-geronimo-aliw-2010-entertainer-year|title=Sarah Geronimo is Aliw 2010 Entertainer of the Year|work=Manila Bulletin|date=October 19, 2010|access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-date=March 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318214228/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/282969/sarah-geronimo-aliw-2010-entertainer-year|url-status=dead}}
2011: {{Cite web|last=Serato|first=Arniel|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/9289/elmo-magalona-and-julie-anne-san-jose-were-hailed-as-best-teen-performers-angeline-quinto-named-best|title=Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose were hailed as Best Teen Performers; Angeline Quinto named Best New Artist by Aliw Awards|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=November 11, 2011|access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-date=March 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240314002459/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/9289/elmo-magalona-and-julie-anne-san-jose-were-hailed-as-best-teen-performers-angeline-quinto-named-best|url-status=live}}
2012: {{Cite web|last=Cartalaba|first=Jude|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/16871-leo-valdez-eugene-domingo-win-at-25th-aliw-awards/|title=Leo Valdez, Eugene Domingo win at 25th Aliw Awards|publisher=Rappler|date=November 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103141533/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/16871-leo-valdez-eugene-domingo-win-at-25th-aliw-awards/|archive-date=January 3, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 3, 2024}}
2015: {{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/17/1533335/gerphil-aliws-entertainer-year|title=Gerphil is Aliw's Entertainer of the Year|work=The Philippine Star|date=December 17, 2015|access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531070458/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/12/17/1533335/gerphil-aliws-entertainer-year|url-status=live}} 15 Star Awards,{{Efn|11 Star Awards for Music,Sources for Geronimo's Star Awards for Music:
2009: {{Cite web|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/02/09/1st-pmpc-music-awards-winners-bared|title=1st PMPC Music Awards winners bared|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411055322/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/02/09/1st-pmpc-music-awards-winners-bared|archive-date=April 11, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=February 17, 2024}}
2010: {{Cite web|last=Reyes|first=William|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/27036/Sarah-Geronimo,-Christian-Bautista-and-Erik-Santos-win-top-honors-in-the-2nd-Star-Awards-for-Music|title=Sarah Geronimo, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos win top honors at the 2nd Star Awards for Music|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=October 11, 2010|language=tl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101014133619/http://www.pep.ph/news/27036/Sarah-Geronimo,-Christian-Bautista-and-Erik-Santos-win-top-honors-in-the-2nd-Star-Awards-for-Music|archive-date=October 14, 2010|url-status=dead|access-date=February 17, 2024}}
2011: {{Cite news|last=Smith|first=Chuck|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/jed-madela--sarah-geronimo-lead-3rd-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-winners.html|title=Jed Madela, Sarah Geronimo lead 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Music winners|publisher=Yahoo! News|date=October 17, 2011|access-date=May 12, 2024|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318073409/https://www.yahoo.com/news/jed-madela--sarah-geronimo-lead-3rd-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-winners.html|url-status=live}}
2012: {{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/09/11/847611/4th-pmpc-star-awards-music-winners|title=4th PMPC Star awards for music winners|work=The Philippine Star|date=September 11, 2012|access-date=May 14, 2024|archive-date=July 14, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200714162509/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/09/11/847611/4th-pmpc-star-awards-music-winners|url-status=live}}
2013: {{Cite news|last=Rañola-Bismark|first=Maridol|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/sarah-geronimo--jed-madela-lead--5th-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-052643926.html|title=Sarah Geronimo, Jed Madela lead 5th PMPC Star Awards for Music|publisher=Yahoo! News|date=October 14, 2013|access-date=May 14, 2024|archive-date=May 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514112043/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/sarah-geronimo--jed-madela-lead--5th-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-052643926.html|url-status=live}}
2014: {{Cite news|last=Smith|first=Chuck|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/09/15/1369368/sarah-geronimo-leads-winners-6th-star-awards-music|title=Sarah Geronimo leads winners at 6th Star Awards for Music|work=The Philippine Star|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=May 14, 2024|archive-date=May 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514133540/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/09/15/1369368/sarah-geronimo-leads-winners-6th-star-awards-music|url-status=live}}
2015: {{Cite web|last1=Anarcon|first1=James Patrick|last2=Dimaculangan|first2=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21836/7th-star-awards-for-music-sarah-geronimo-gloc-9-vice-ganda-darren-espanto-james-reid-among-winners|title=7th Star Awards for Music: Sarah Geronimo, Gloc-9, Vice Ganda, Darren Espanto, James Reid among winners|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=May 7, 2024|archive-date=January 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102100330/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21836/7th-star-awards-for-music-sarah-geronimo-gloc-9-vice-ganda-darren-espanto-james-reid-among-winners|url-status=live}}
2016: {{Cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/23/16/abs-cbn-dominates-2016-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-tv|title=ABS-CBN dominates 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Music, TV|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=October 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025233239/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/23/16/abs-cbn-dominates-2016-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-tv|archive-date=October 25, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=May 7, 2024}}
2021: {{Cite web|last=Olea|first=Gerry|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/161284/daniel-regine-sarah-12th-star-awards-for-music-a740-20211011|title=Daniel Padilla, Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo big winners at 12th Star Awards for Music|language=tl|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=October 11, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2024|archive-date=April 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425130552/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/161284/daniel-regine-sarah-12th-star-awards-for-music-a740-20211011|url-status=live}}
2024: {{Cite web|last=Cuadra|first=Addie|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/27/opm-celebrated-in-16th-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-141|title=OPM celebrated in 16th PMPC Star Awards for Music|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=October 27, 2024|access-date=October 30, 2024}} 4 Star Awards for MoviesSources for Geronimo's Star Awards for Movies:
2009:
{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/05/31/472656/viva-filmsbida-foundation-rule-25th-pmpc-star-awards|title=Viva Films/Bida Foundation rule 25th PMPC Star Awards|work=The Philippine Star|date=May 31, 2009|access-date=May 17, 2024|archive-date=May 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517125538/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/05/31/472656/viva-filmsbida-foundation-rule-25th-pmpc-star-awards|url-status=live}}
{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/06/21/479188/kapamilyas-bag-pmpc-star-awards|title=Kapamilyas bag PMPC Star awards|work=The Philippine Star|date=June 21, 2009|access-date=May 17, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913002710/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/06/21/479188/kapamilyas-bag-pmpc-star-awards|url-status=live}}
2016: {{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/123915-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2016-full-list-winners/|title=FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=May 7, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521122422/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/123915-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2016-full-list-winners/|url-status=live}}
2019: {{Cite news|last=Severo|first=Jan Milo|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/01/1923314/kathryn-bernardo-sarah-geronimo-both-named-star-awards-best-actress|title=Kathryn Bernardo, Sarah Geronimo both named Star Awards' Best Actress|work=The Philippine Star|date=June 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122125217/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/01/1923314/kathryn-bernardo-sarah-geronimo-both-named-star-awards-best-actress|archive-date=January 22, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2024}}}} and 28 Myx Music Awards.Sources for Geronimo's Myx Music Awards:
2008: {{Cite news|last=Gil|first=Baby|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/03/28/52364/sarah-big-winner-myx-awards|title=Sarah is big winner at MYX Awards|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 28, 2008|access-date=March 11, 2024|archive-date=June 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618170117/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/03/28/52364/sarah-big-winner-myx-awards|url-status=live}}
2009: {{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/02/28/443998/sarah-rules-myx-awards|title=Sarah rules Myx Awards|work=The Philippine Star|date=February 28, 2009|access-date=March 11, 2024|archive-date=March 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323103514/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/02/28/443998/sarah-rules-myx-awards|url-status=live}}
2010: {{Cite web|last=Llanes|first=Rommel|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/24879/awesome-performances-and-surprises-in-myx-music-awards-2010|title=Awesome performances and surprises in MYX Music Awards 2010|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=March 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311131526/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/24879/awesome-performances-and-surprises-in-myx-music-awards-2010|archive-date=March 11, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=March 11, 2024}}
2012: {{Cite web|last=Benavidez|first=Kathleen|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/33370/parokya-ni-edgar-wins-big-at-myx-music-awards-2012-ryan-cayabyab-bestowed-with-myx-magna-award|title=Parokya ni Edgar wins big at MYX Music Awards 2012; Ryan Cayabyab bestowed with MYX Magna Award|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=tl|date=March 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113094845/https://www.pep.ph/news/33370/parokya-ni-edgar-wins-big-at-myx-music-awards-2012-ryan-cayabyab-bestowed-with-myx-magna-award|archive-date=November 13, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=March 11, 2024}}
2013: {{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/24261-winners-myx-music-awards-2013/|title=Winners: Myx Music Awards 2013|publisher=Rappler|date=March 20, 2013|access-date=March 12, 2024|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206093141/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/24261-winners-myx-music-awards-2013/|url-status=live}}
2014: {{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2014/03/27/1305706/gloc9-yeng-sarah-parokya-ni-edgar-win-big-myx-music-awards-2014|title=Gloc9, Yeng, Sarah, Parokya ni Edgar win big at MYX Music Awards 2014|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=March 12, 2024|archive-date=March 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323103513/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2014/03/27/1305706/gloc9-yeng-sarah-parokya-ni-edgar-win-big-myx-music-awards-2014|url-status=live}}
2015: {{Cite web|last1=Dimaculangan|first1=Jocelyn|last2=Anarcon|first2=James Patrick|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/16935/myx-music-awards-2015-sarah-geronimo-kathniel-darren-espanto-among-winners|title=MYX Music Awards 2015: Sarah Geronimo, Kathniel, Darren Espanto among winners|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=March 25, 2015|access-date=March 12, 2024|archive-date=December 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215141851/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/16935/myx-music-awards-2015-sarah-geronimo-kathniel-darren-espanto-among-winners|url-status=live}}
2017: {{Cite web|last1=Dimaculangan|first1=Jocelyn|last2=Sancon|first2=Allan|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/25771/2017-myx-music-awards-winners-revealed-sarah-darren-and-nadine-get-top-honors|title=2017 MYX Music Awards winners revealed; Sarah, Darren and Nadine get top honors|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=March 16, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2024|archive-date=March 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312125528/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/25771/2017-myx-music-awards-winners-revealed-sarah-darren-and-nadine-get-top-honors|url-status=live}}
2018: {{Cite web|last=Choa|first=Kane Errol|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/05/19/1816457/james-sarah-kz-lead-winners-myx-music-awards-2018|title=James, Sarah, KZ lead winners at MYX Music Awards 2018|work=The Philippine Star|language=tl|date=May 19, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2024|archive-date=April 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421122930/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/05/19/1816457/james-sarah-kz-lead-winners-myx-music-awards-2018|url-status=live}} She was also honored as the Best Asian Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2012,{{Cite web|last=Montealegre|first=Lyn Luna|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/11167/sarah-geronimo-named-best-asian-artist-philippines-at-the-mnet-asian-music-awards|title=Sarah Geronimo named Best Asian Artist (Philippines) at the Mnet Asian Music Awards|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=December 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219123910/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/11167/sarah-geronimo-named-best-asian-artist-philippines-at-the-mnet-asian-music-awards|archive-date=February 19, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 19, 2024}} the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Southeast Asian Act in 2014,{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/72910-sarah-geronimo-best-southeast-asia-act-winner-mtv-europe-music-awards/|title=Sarah Geronimo wins Best Southeast Asia Act at MTV EMAs|publisher=Rappler|date=October 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219124659/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/72910-sarah-geronimo-best-southeast-asia-act-winner-mtv-europe-music-awards/|archive-date=February 19, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 19, 2024}} Best-Selling Filipino Artist at the World Music Awards,{{Cite web|last=Hicap|first=Jonathan|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/sarah-geronimo-hangeng-win-at-world-music-awards/|title=

Sarah Geronimo, Hangeng win at World Music Awards|work=Manila Bulletin|date=May 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404050644/http://www.mb.com.ph/sarah-geronimo-hangeng-win-at-world-music-awards/|archive-date=April 4, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=February 19, 2024}} and Best Asian Performer at the 2016 Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards,{{cite news|url=http://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2016/11/13/sarah-geronimo-classic-rock-awards.html|title=Sarah Geronimo named 'Best Asian Performer' in Classic Rock Awards 2016|publisher=CNN Philippines|date=November 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108130623/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2016/11/13/sarah-geronimo-classic-rock-awards.html|archive-date=January 8, 2024|url-status=dead|access-date=November 19, 2016}} in addition to nominations for Favorite Asian Act at the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards,{{Cite web |date=April 8, 2013 |title=Nickelodeon's 2013 Kids' Choice Awards winners |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/04/08/928015/nickelodeons-2013-kids-choice-awards-winners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222230032/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/04/08/928015/nickelodeons-2013-kids-choice-awards-winners |archive-date=February 22, 2024 |access-date=February 22, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star}} and for the Best Female Artist, Best Live Act, and Entertainer of the Year at the World Music Awards in 2013,{{Cite web|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/11681/updated-sarah-geronimo-nominated-in-3-categories-of-world-music-awards|title=Sarah Geronimo nominated in 3 categories of World Music Awards|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=March 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219123437/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/11681/updated-sarah-geronimo-nominated-in-3-categories-of-world-music-awards|archive-date=February 19, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=February 19, 2024}} Geronimo was also a recipient of the FAMAS Award's Golden Artist in 2009.{{Cite web|last=Santiago|first=Erwin|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/23592/heart-evangelista-and-allen-dizon-win-top-acting-honors-in-57th-famas-awards|title=Heart Evangelista and Allen Dizon win top acting honors in 57th FAMAS Awards|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=October 20, 2009|access-date=March 15, 2024|archive-date=March 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315012208/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/23592/heart-evangelista-and-allen-dizon-win-top-acting-honors-in-57th-famas-awards|url-status=live}} In 2024, she was honored with the Global Force Award during the Billboard Women in Music event in Los Angeles.

As an actress, Geronimo was named the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen three times for her performances in the films A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life, and It Takes a Man and a Woman.{{Cite web|last=Francisco|first=Butch|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/03/21/450200/2008-box-office-king-queen-named|title=2008 Box-Office King & Queen named|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131123658/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/03/21/450200/2008-box-office-king-queen-named|archive-date=January 31, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 31, 2024}} Her television acting credits include Sarah the Teen Princess, Bituing Walang Ningning, Pangarap na Bituin, and 1DOL. Geronimo was awarded the Star Award for Movie Actress of the Year for her performance in Miss Granny, in addition to nominations for the same category for her roles in The Breakup Playlist and Unforgettable.Sources for Geronimo's awards and nominations for the Movie Actress of the Year award the Star Awards for Movies:

The Breakup Playlist (2016) (nominated): {{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/123915-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2016-full-list-winners/|title=FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=May 7, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521122422/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/123915-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2016-full-list-winners/|url-status=live}}
Miss Granny (2018) (won): {{Cite news|last=Severo|first=Jan Milo|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/01/1923314/kathryn-bernardo-sarah-geronimo-both-named-star-awards-best-actress|title=Kathryn Bernardo, Sarah Geronimo both named Star Awards' Best Actress|work=The Philippine Star|date=June 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122125217/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/01/1923314/kathryn-bernardo-sarah-geronimo-both-named-star-awards-best-actress|archive-date=January 22, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2024}}
Unforgettable (2019) (nominated): {{Cite news|last=Requintana|first=Robert|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/18/pmpc-releases-official-list-of-nominees-for-36th-star-awards-for-movies/|title=PMPC releases official list of nominees for 36th Star Awards for Movies|work=Manila Bulletin|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=April 24, 2024|archive-date=March 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318145521/https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/18/pmpc-releases-official-list-of-nominees-for-36th-star-awards-for-movies/|url-status=live}}