Maria Monica Sacay Cuenco, also known as Monica Cuenco (born November 23, 1994) is the second runner-up of Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar. She is dubbed as "The Charming Biritera of Cebu". She has landed her biggest break to date, bagging the role of Dorina Pineda in an upcoming theater adaptation of classic viva hits "Bituing Walang Ningning" this June 2015.
Monica Cuenco | |
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| Birth name | Ma. Monica Sacay Cuenco |
| Also known as | Maria Monica Cuenco |
| Born | November 23, 1994 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2011–2012, 2015–present |
| Website | [1] |
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Early life
editMonica lost both of her parents at a very young age. First her dad to cardiac arrest when she was 4 and then her mom to cervical cancer 11 years ago. After that, Monica lived with her aunt in Kananga Leyte and found several ways to earn her own money. Aside from singing, she also sold puto cheese and siopao to make ends meet.
In 2010, when she was 15, Monica joined the ABS-CBN talent search series, "Star Power: Sharon’s Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar". Then using the name, Monica Cuenco Sacay, she placed third runner-up while the winner Angeline Quinto in a field that also included Krissel Valdez and K-La Rivera.
The Leyte native was chosen to take on the iconic lead role of Dorina Pineda in an upcoming theater adaptation of the classic drama "Bituing Walang Ningning.”
Tv appearances
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2016 | Miss World Philippines 2016 | Herself | GMA Network | |
| My Only Love | Sari-Sari Channel | Main cast | ||
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: Iska Ispiritista | Iska Ispiritista | TV5 | |
| 2011 | ASAP | Herself | ABS-CBN | Co-host / Performer |
| Banana Split | Guest / Segment player | |||
| Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Superstar | 3rd runner-up |
Musical
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes |
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| 2015 | Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical | Dorina Pineda | Resorts World Manila/Newport Theater | Main cast |