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Pops Fernandez | |
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 Fernandez in January 2021 | |
| Born | Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez (1966-12-12)December 12, 1966 (age 58) |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2, includingRobin |
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| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
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Maria Cielito "Pops" Lukban Fernandez (Tagalog:[papspɛrˈnandɛs]; born December 12, 1966) is a Filipino singer, entertainer, entrepreneur, TV host and actress.
She was dubbed as the Philippines Concert Queen, performing internationally and locally before transitioning from music to acting and hosting TV shows such asPenthouse Live! andASAP. Her former husband isMartin Nievera, with whom she has a son,Robin Nievera, a musician.
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In 2009, Fernandez performed in the US leg of her The Divas 4 Divas Tour together withRegine Velasquez,Kuh Ledesma andZsa Zsa Padilla.[2][3] She released a new album underMCA Universal entitledHope, which is a collection ofcover versions including a new version of her 1983 song "Little Star".[4]
In 2019, she is one of the 50 panelists around the world to participate in a new American reality talent showThe World's Best byCBS. While she is the first Filipino to be featured as a judge in an American reality talent show, she was not the first judge from the Philippines. Bryan Boy, who is a Filipino, was a judge for ANTM USA. In 2020, Fernandez became the guest judge inThe Clash Season 3 while Misalucha did not return for health reasons.[5]
| Year | Album | Song(s) | Label(s) |
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| 1998 | Sa Araw ng Pasko | "Christmas Won't Be The Same Without You" | Star Records |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1979 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself/Host |
| 1982–1987 | The Penthouse Live! | Herself/Host/Performer |
| 1992 | P.O.P.S. | |
| 1994 | Miss Universe 1994 Presentation Show | Herself/Host |
| 1995–2003; 2023–present | ASAP | Host/Performer |
| 1999 | Nagmamahal Pa Rin Sa Iyo | Various |
| 2002 | Morning Girls with Kris and Korina | Herself/Guest |
| 2003–2004 | SOP | Herself/Guest Performer |
| 2003 | All Together Now | Rina |
| 2003–2004 | Twin Hearts | Adelle Medira |
| 2004 | Sing-Galing ni Pops | Herself/Host |
| 2005 | POPS! | |
| 2009 | I Love Betty La Fea | Paulina |
| Are You the Next Big Star? | Herself/Judge | |
| Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition Season 3 | Herself/Guest Performer | |
| 2012 | Party Pilipinas | |
| 2013 | Sarap Diva | Herself/Guest |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | ||
| 2016 | Born to Be a Star | Herself/Judge |
| Eat Bulaga! | Herself/Guest | |
| 2019 | The World's Best | Herself – Wall of the World |
| 2020 | Centerstage | Herself/Judge |
| The Clash | ||
| 2023 | For the Love | Herself/Host |
| 2025 | It's Showtime | Herself/Hurado/Performer |
| TV Patrol Express | Herself/Guest Star Patroller | |
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| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
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| 2000 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | ASAP | Won[9] |
| Female Star of the Night | — | Won | ||
| 2010 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Female Concert Performer of the Year | — | Won[10] |
But what Pops is singing more frequently is the track calledNasaan ang Puso Mo, the album's carrier single.
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