Jessica Villarubin (; born May 14, 1996) is a Filipino singer. She emerged victorious as the third grand champion of GMA's singing competition, ''

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''. As an artist under

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

, Villarubin is currently seen in variety show ''

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,'' as one of the "Divas of the Queendom".

Personal life and career

Early beginnings; ''The Clash'' journey

Hailing from

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. Villarubin's humble beginnings as the breadwinner of her family only fueled her determination to chase her dreams. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, she bravely ventured to Manila with the hope of securing a better future for her family through her passion for singing. With her powerful performances and unwavering perseverance, she emerged as the Grand Champion of the Philippine reality singing competition The Clash 2020 (Season 3), solidifying her place as one of the country's most talented and inspiring voices. In the grand finals of the competition, Villarubin stood tall as she faced off against fellow competitor,

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, in a heart-stopping one-on-one showdown. With her powerful rendition of Wency Cornejo's "Habang May Buhay" and Jennie's emotive performance of Celine Dion's "

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", the two singers delivered an unforgettable and intense battle for the crown. In the end, Villarubin's exceptional singing techniques and unmatched stamina shone through the competition. In her historic victory, Villarubin not only secured the title of Grand Champion of The Clash 2020 (Season 3) but also walked away with an impressive array of prizes, including an exclusive management contract from

, a brand new car, one million cash, and a house and lot. As the ultimate celebration of her triumph, she performed her winning song "Ako Naman" which was composed by one of the judges of the show,

Christian Bautista Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981) is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of ''Star in a Million'', a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. ...

, as her debut single. It was a momentous occasion for Villarubin, as it marked her first-ever performance on national television. Her hard work, dedication, and raw talent have truly paid off, as she emerged as one of the most promising singers in the Philippines.

Breakthrough

Villarubin is now regularly showcasing her incredible vocal abilities as a mainstay of the popular variety show, ''

''. She shares the stage with a mix of both established and emerging artists. A standout segment in ''All-Out Sundays'' is "Divas of the Queendom", where Villarubin takes the stage alongside some of the most renowned artists in the Philippine music industry, including

Julie Anne San Jose Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose (; born May 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, host and television personality. She is dubbed as "''Asia's Limitless Star''" for her singing prowess and achievements. San Jose is regarded as ...

Aicelle Santos Aicelle Anne Coronel Santos-Zambrano (born February 24, 1985), is a Filipino singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress who. She has been known as the "First Undefeated Pinoy Pop Superstar", when she achieved eight straight wins in GMA Network's ' ...

Rita Daniela Rita Daniela de Guzman Iringan (born September 15, 1995), popularly known as Rita Daniela (), is a Filipino actress, singer and television host. Grand Champion of the very first season of '' Popstar Kids''. She and Ken Chan became a popular ...

and the likes of Hannah Precillas,

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, and

Mariane Osabel Mariane Faith Ignacio Osabel (born January 28, 1998) is a Filipino singer. She rose to fame when she participated in the third season of ''Tawag ng Tanghalan'', a singing competition of the noontime show '' It's Showtime'', and became a semi- ...

. Audiences are consistently awestruck by their performances, as they confidently stand out among their peers, cementing their status as highly talented and inspiring singers in the industry. Villarubin is casually guesting on various GMA shows such as ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. She also participated in comedy skits and singing popular songs while taking on new challenges. In 2022, Villarubin made a collaboration with

Katrina Velarde Katrina Copino Velarde (born December 5, 1994) is a Filipina singer and actress. She became part of the group New Born Divas that competed in the second season of ''Talentadong Pinoy''. In 2012, she joined the first season of ''The X Factor Ph ...

, as they covered Celine Dion's " I Surrender", which she also performed in the finals of ''The Clash''. Their cover went viral online.

Discography

Filmography

Concert

Awards

References

External links

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