Janine Teñoso

Janine
Born
Janine Kris Teñoso

(1999-01-11) January 11, 1999
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2016–present
Labels

Janine Kris Teñoso (born January 11, 1999), also known mononymously as Janine, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She rose to fame when she became a finalist in the singing competition Born to Be a Star in 2016, and later gained her popularity with her own cover version of the Itchyworms's hit "Di Na Muli" from the Sid and Aya soundtrack in 2017.[1]

At present, she is under the management of Viva Artists Agency.

Early life

Janine Kris Teñoso was born on January 11, 1999, in Manila, Philippines.[2] She began her involvement in music through her church's worship ministry, where she started writing songs and performing in church music activities.[3]

Career

She wrote her first song "Fall", when she was 17 years old. In later years, she participated in various singing competitions during her high school years.[4]

She later joined the reality singing competition Born to Be a Star as a contestant and later became a finalist in 2016.[5] Afterwards, she was signed with Viva Entertainment.

In 2017, her popularity came to rise when she was chosen to sing a cover version of Rivermaya's "214" as the official song of the movie 100 Tula Para Kay Stella. This was followed by a cover version of the 2016 PhilPop Awards winning song "Di Na Muli" for the film Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story.[6]

In 2023, she collaborated with pop rock band Cup of Joe for the hit song "Tingin". It later entered into the Top 10 on Billboard Philippines' Top Philippine Songs chart.[7]

In 2024, she released her debut extended play (EP) Apat na Buwan, featuring the lead single of the same title.[8]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details
Apat na Buwan

Singles

  • "Fall"
  • "214"
  • "Di Na Muli"
  • "Tingin" (with Cup of Joe)
  • "Apat na Buwan"

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
New Hue Video Music Awards 2025 EP of the Year Apat na Buwan Won [9]
Wish Music Awards 2023 Wish Song Collaboration of the Year "Tingin" Won [10]

References

  1. ^ Policarpio, Allan (January 13, 2020). "Janine Teñoso mines 'personal battles' to write original songs". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  2. ^ "Janine Teñoso | Viva Artists Agency". Viva Artists Agency. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  3. ^ Perez, Ace June Rell S. (March 10, 2019). "Tsikahan uban ni Janine Teñoso". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  4. ^ Lorzano, Janelle. "Janine Teñoso is having a 'pinch me' moment ahead of 1st solo show". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  5. ^ Gabiente, Jojo (January 23, 2021). "Born to Be a Star former contestants are now the judges". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  6. ^ Gil, Baby (October 3, 2018). "Janine sings for Broken Hearted". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  7. ^ Go, Mayks (August 21, 2024). "Cup Of Joe And Janine Teñoso's 'Tingin' Reaches No. 10 On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  8. ^ Sabio, Nikka (September 14, 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Janine Teñoso shares story behind EP 'Apat Na Buwan'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  9. ^ Cerezo, Anna (July 27, 2025). "Bini, Maki honored at New Hue Video Music Awards". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "Full List Of Winners Of The 2024 Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. January 14, 2024. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.