Ice Seguerra Explained

Ice Seguerra
Office:Chairperson of the National Youth Commission of the Philippines
Predecessor:Gregorio Tingson
Successor:Ronald Gian Cardema
Birth Name:Cariza Yamson Seguerra
Birth Date:17 September 1983
Birth Place:Calauag, Quezon, Philippines
Residence:Quezon City, Metro Manila
Alma Mater:University of Santo Tomas
Occupation:Singer-songwriter, actor, director
Term Start:August 12, 2016
Term End:April 5, 2018
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Embed:yes
Background:solo_singer
Instrument:Guitar, vocals
Genre:Pop, OPM
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:1987–present

Ice Seguerra (born Cariza Yamson Seguerra; September 17, 1983),[1] formerly Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director[2] and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra also came out as a transgender man in 2014.

On 12 August 2016, Seguerra was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Chairperson of the National Youth Commission.[3]

Career

Seguerra first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga!s "Little Miss Philippines". He subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.[4]

As a child star, Seguerra appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. He often portrayed the role of actor and fellow Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. He portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997.[4] He only appeared in six films for Regal Films. At age 14, he competed in Bong Revilla's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in the sport.[5]

During his late teens, Seguerra began pursuing a career in music; singing and playing the guitar. His single "Pagdating ng Panahon" became a major hit in 2001 which enabled him to start a music career.

Seguerra won The Singing Bee on July 8, 2008[6] after Rachel Alejandro gave up her throne as defending champion due to other engagements. He defeated his co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante. Seguerra won ₱1,040,000 for a second time on July 10, raising his total winnings to ₱2,080,000.[7]

Seguerra also performed in Singapore for the Singapore Repertory Theatre presentation of the stage play Avenue Q.

On January 7, 2013, Seguerra entered the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs contest as the interpreter for the song entry called "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa", written by Jovinor Tan. He performed the song in the grand finals on February 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The song eventually finished in first place for Best P-pop Love Song thus rewarding the writer of the song with one million pesos in cash.[8] [9]

In 2015, he returned to GMA Network after three years to star in Princess in the Palace, which became a hit.

Personal life

Seguerra is the only child of Decoroso "Dick" Seguerra (of Calauag, Quezon) and Caridad "Caring" Yamson-Seguerra (of Bicol Region).

He studied at the O.B. Montessori Center and later enrolled at the UST College of Music then shifted to the UST College of Fine Arts and Design and acquired a college degree.[10]

On August 18, 2007, Seguerra came out publicly as a lesbian.[11] In August 2014, he came out as a transgender man.[12]

In 2013, Seguerra, along with other local celebrities, came together to join the PETA campaign 'Free Mali', a campaign aimed to release Mali, an Asian elephant currently living at the Manila Zoo and the only captive elephant in the Philippines, due to the poor facilities and keepers to care for him. Seguerra spoke up saying that "Mali has been sentenced to a life of loneliness, misery and neglect. When people all around the world are calling for Mali to be freed, in light of the suffering he has endured at the hands of the Manila Zoo, the proposal to bring in more elephants to the zoo is outrageous. They would have to endure the same cramped, concrete conditions, lack of exercise and improper veterinary care as Mali has for the past 36 years."[13]

On December 8, 2014, Seguerra married model and actress Liza Diño in California.[14]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2023E.A.T.Himself/Co-hostTV5As Ice Seguerra
2022Family FeudHimself/ContestantGMA Network
ASAP Natin 'ToHimself/PerformerKapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
I Can See Your VoiceHimself/GuestKapamilya Channel / A2Z
2021Eat BulagaHimself/JudgeGMA Network
2019Call Me TitaSamiWant
2018I Can See Your VoiceHimself/GuestABS-CBN
2016ASAPHimself/PerformerAs Aiza Seguerra[15]
Born to Be a StarHimself/JudgeTV5
2015–2016Princess in the PalacePSG. JoeyGMA Network
2015Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Lukso ng DugoAlex
2012–2014Be Careful with My HeartCristina Rose "Cris / Kute" Dela RosaABS-CBN
2011Himself/MentorGMA Network
2010Twist and ShoutHimself/Resident JudgeABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya

Kwintas

Myla
Diz Iz ItHimself/JudgeGMA Network
2009–2015ASAPHimself/co-host/performerABS-CBN[16]
2009Isang LahiCora Apurado
Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie IdolCouncil
2008Resident Juror
The Singing BeeHimself/Contestant
All Star K!GMA Network
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok!
2007YsabellaAlex MendozaABS-CBN
2006Maalaala Mo Kaya

Juice

Baduday
2004Hanggang KailanGinaGMA Network
Starstruck KidsHimself/Starstruck Council
2002Maalaala Mo Kaya

Songbook

Theresa/AtetABS-CBN
1993Ipaglaban Mo

Kanino Ka Sa Pasko?

Lory
1991–1995Eh Kasi Bata!Himself/host
1990–1991It Bulingit
1987–1997Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!Aiza KabisoteIBC
ABS-CBN
GMA Network
Eat Bulaga!Himself/Little Miss Philippines contestant/Co-hostRPN
ABS-CBN
GMA Network

Other TV guestings

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2022The Boobay and Tekla ShowHimself/GuestGMA NetworkAs Ice Seguerra[17]
2015The Ryzza Mae ShowHimself/GuestAs Aiza Seguerra
2013Myx Live!Myx
2009MYX Presents: Aiza Seguerra: Live!
2008Salamat Dok!

Leukemia o Kanser Sa Dugo

ABS-CBN
Boy & Kris

Boy & Kris Episode # 182

That's My Doc

That's My Doc Episode # 40

Wheel of Fortune

Thing: Binoculars

2007Star Myx Presents: Aiza SeguerraMyx
2005Eat Bulaga!

Laban o Bawi

GMA Network
Kumikitang Kabuhayan

Philippine Eagle Conservation

ABS-CBN

Film

YearTitleRoleProducer/Company
1988Wake Up Little SusieSusie EsguerraRegal Entertainment
Super Inday and the Golden BibeSnow White
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang KutingSugar
Good Morning Titser
Me and Ninja LiitButchiki
1989Aso't PusaViva Films
1990Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si AkoChikininiRegal Entertainment
Papa's GirlAngelita
I Have 3 Eggs
1991Goosebuster
Aiza KabisoteM-Zet Productions
Regal Entertainment
1992Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: Part 2
Dobol DribolPepayRegal Entertainment
Daddy GoonJennifer
AswangKatlyn
Shake, Rattle & Roll IVNikkie
1993Rocky Plus VToyota/KulitM-Zet Productions
Hulihin: Probinsyanong MandurukotDorayRegal Entertainment
1994Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni JanetJing-JingGood Harvest Unlimited
1995Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka... (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!)M-Zet Productions
Mahogany Pictures
1997Manananggal in ManilaTimmyMAQ Productions,
Regal Entertainment
Computer CombatTammyMAQ Productions
Shake, Rattle & Roll VILilianRegal Entertainment,
MAQ Productions
2001Bahay ni LolaJoeyRegal Entertainment
2002Singsing ni LolaKaren
2004Aiza KabisoteM-Zet Productions
OctoArts Films
2005
2006
2007
2009Isang Lahi: Pearls from the OrientCora ApuradoTanchanco Trimedia Productions
Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa KiyemeLounge singerSpring Films
2010Si Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteAiza KabisoteM-Zet Productions
OctoArts Films
APT Entertainment
GMA Films
Imus Productions
2011Enteng ng Ina MoStar Cinema
M-Zet Productions
OctoArts Films
APT Entertainment
2012Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoM-Zet Productions
OctoArts Films
APT Entertainment
GMA Films
Imus Productions
2013My Little BossingsIceOctoArts Films
M-Zet Productions
APT Entertainment
K Productions
2016Enteng Kabisote 10 and the AbangersAiza KabisoteOctoArts Films
M-Zet Productions
APT Entertainment
2023Becky & Badette HimselfThe IdeaFirst Company
TBA Petrang Kabisote Aiza Kabisote OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, Inc., Star Cinema & Viva Films

Discography

YearTitleProducerCertification[18] Notes
2015Araw Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestro RyanUniversal Records
2010Perhaps LoveStar MusicGoldAlso released in Asian Countries
2009AIZA SEGUERRA: Live!The first live album; includes a video CD
2008Open ArmsAlso released in Asian Countries
2007Para Lang Sa'YoInspired by soap opera Ysabella
2005Songs from the Vault
2004Covers UncoveredVicor Music
2003Sabi ng KantaGold
A First! Live in Concert
2002December 25
Pinakamamahal2× Platinum
2001Pagdating ng Panahon5× PlatinumBest Pop Recording (Pagdating ng Panahon)
Best Produced Record of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon)
Song of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon)
Best Female Recording Artist[19]
1995Little StarAlpha Records
1992Aiza

Awards

YearOrganizationCategoryNominated WorkResult
2013GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsFemale Recording Artist of the Year[20] "Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa"
Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress[21] My Little Bossings
Awit AwardsBest Performance By a Female Recording Artist"With A Smile"
2009Open Arms
ASAP Platinum Circle AwardsPlatinum Female Awardee
PMPC Star Awards for MusicAcoustic Artist of the Year
MYX Music AwardsFavorite MYX Live PerformanceMYX Performance
2002Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Female Recording Artist"Pagdating ng Panahon"
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences AwardBest Theme Song
for the film Pagdating ng Panahon
Asian Television AwardsBest Dramatic Performance by an ActressMaalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook
2001Quezon Medalya Ng KarangalanSpecial AwardHimself
1993PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Children's Show HostEh Kasi, Bata!
Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Child/Children Recording Artist/s"Kahit Mayaman, Kahit Mahirap"
1992PMPC Star Awards for MovieChild Performer of the YearAswang
Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Results
1988 Best Child Actress Wake Up Little Susie
Box-Office Queen Wake Up Little Susie
1989 Best Child Actress Aso't Pusa
1991 Best Child Actress Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Best Child Performer Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! [22]
1992 Best Child Performer Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
2008 Album of the Year "Para Lang Sa'yo"
Best Ballad Recording"Para Lang Sa'yo"
Best Inspirational/Religious Recording"Kasama"

Theater

YearTitleTheatreRole
2002The Rocky Horror ShowCarlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC TowersEddie/Dr. Scott
2007Avenue QCarlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers
Singapore Repertory Theatre
Gary Coleman
2010Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati.

Notes and References

  1. News: Maceda Aguila. Kap. Raising Aiza. The Philippine Star. December 9, 2001. April 17, 2024.
  2. Web site: Severo . Jan Milo . Ice Seguerra makes directorial debut in 'Drag Race Philippines Untucked' . 2022-09-05 . Philstar.com.
  3. News: Duterte appoints Aiza Seguerra as new NYC chairperson . . August 12, 2016 . August 12, 2016.
  4. Web site: Aiza Seguerra. Wow! Celebrities.
  5. Web site: Caroustar of the Month: September – Aiza Seguerra. Carousel Pinoy Entertainment. August 25, 2009. June 30, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090630062116/http://www.carouselpinoy.com/aizacaroustar.html. dead.
  6. Web site: Seguerra reigned supreme on 'The Singing Bee'. ABS-CBN News.
  7. Web site: Aiza rakes in P2.08M at 'The Singing Bee'. ABS-CBN News.
  8. Web site: Director-composer wins Himig Handog. Allan. Policarpio. entertainment.inquirer.net. February 25, 2013.
  9. Web site: Manong nangyari sa ating dalawa is himig handogs best p pop love song . myxph.com . August 2, 2019.
  10. Web site: Aiza goes back to School . Sun Star .
  11. Web site: Aiza Seguerra defends his girlfriend against detractors. Archie de Calma. August 18, 2007. tl. Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 24, 2010. February 5, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080205114157/http://www.pep.ph/articles/13546/Aiza-Seguerra-defends-her-girlfriend-against-detractors. dead.
  12. Web site: Aiza Seguerra: 'I'm a transgender'. philstar.com.
  13. Web site: Charice, Aiza join call to release Mali. ABS-CBN. News. ABS-CBN News. August 16, 2013.
  14. News: Aiza weds Liza in California. December 9, 2014. ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. December 9, 2014. Manila, Philippines.
  15. News: WATCH: Aiza Seguerra returns to 'ASAP' .
  16. Web site: INQUIRER.net . 2015-09-17 . Aiza Seguerra 'hurt' by 'ASAP' suspension . 2022-09-11 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  17. Web site: Ice Seguerra, haharap sa maiinit na tanong sa 'The Boobay and Tekla Show' GMA Entertainment . 2022-09-11 . www.gmanetwork.com.
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  19. Web site: Aiza Seguerra was voted Best Female Recording Artist in Awit's Award. His song "Pagdating ng Panahon" won for Best Pop Recording, Best Produced Record of the Year, and also for the "Song of the Year award!. September 2002. Jun's Quick Buzz.
  20. http://www.pep.ph/photos/3796/44th-guillermo-mendoza-box-office-entertainment-awards "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards"
  21. https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000431/2013 "Metro Manila Film Festival:2013"
  22. https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000431/1991 "Metro Manila Film Festival:1991"