Janine Teñoso
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| Born | Janine Kris Teñoso January 11, 1999 Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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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
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Singles
- "Fall"
- "214"
- "Di Na Muli"
- "Tingin" (with Cup of Joe)
- "Apat na Buwan"
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 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
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (January 13, 2020). "Janine Teñoso mines 'personal battles' to write original songs". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Janine Teñoso | Viva Artists Agency". Viva Artists Agency. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Perez, Ace June Rell S. (March 10, 2019). "Tsikahan uban ni Janine Teñoso". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Lorzano, Janelle. "Janine Teñoso is having a 'pinch me' moment ahead of 1st solo show". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Gabiente, Jojo (January 23, 2021). "Born to Be a Star former contestants are now the judges". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Gil, Baby (October 3, 2018). "Janine sings for Broken Hearted". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sabio, Nikka (September 14, 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Janine Teñoso shares story behind EP 'Apat Na Buwan'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.