Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo (/hɛˈrɒnɪmoʊ/herr-ON-ih-moh; born July 25, 1988) is a Filipina singer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television talent showStar for a Night (2002). In 2003, she was signed toViva Records, and released her debut studio albumPopstar: A Dream Come True, supported by the singles "Forever's Not Enough" and "Sa Iyo". The album became a massive commercial success and is widely regarded as the best-selling debut album in the Philippines.[1]
Geronimo reinvented her image and style withBecoming (2006) andTaking Flight (2007), gaining praise for her growth and maturity. She recordedcovers onMusic and Me (2009) andOne Heart (2011), the latter of which also included original material and was supported by the singles "Sino Nga Ba Siya" and "Kung Siya ang Mahal". Geronimo produced her tenth studio albumExpressions (2013), which featured the lead single "Ikot-Ikot". Her twelfth studio album,The Great Unknown (2015), contained the lead single "Tala", which sparked atrend between 2019 and 2020. In 2025, she launched her independent record label, G Music, marking a bold new chapter in her evolution as an artist and creative leader.
Dubbed the "Popstar Royalty" and the "Ultimate Pop Superstar," Geronimo is recognized as one of the most influential and successful entertainers in Philippine music and entertainment history. She is widely regarded as one of Southeast Asia's most powerful pop voices. A true force in music and performance, she has dominated music charts, headlined sold-out arenas, and helped redefine Filipino pop for a global audience.[2]Her accolades include aBillboard Women in Music Award, anMTV Europe Music Award, aWorld Music Award, anMnet Asian Music Award, 16Awit Awards, and 28Myx Music Awards.Tatler magazine named her one of the most influential people in Asia in 2021, andBillboard Philippines named her as the Woman of the Year in 2024.
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo, the third of four siblings, was born on July 25, 1988, inSanta Cruz, Manila.[3] Her father, Delfin, was a lineman for telecommunications companyPLDT, while her mother, Divina (née Tua), was educated atUniversity of Santo Tomas, where shemajored in economics.[4][5] Her family struggled financially and frequently moved houses;[4] she put up a salon business to help make her family's ends meet.[6]
Geronimo shared a close relationship with her father, who served as her first vocal coach. She learned about the childhood of singerRegine Velasquez, who was immersed neck-deep in the sea during her vocal training to strengthen her windpipe. Her father also submerged her in a water drum in imitation of the practice.[7] At age two, she began singing and had performed in front of a crowd; her singing interest led her to join several amateur singing competitions.[8][6] During her first competition, she performedShirley Bassey's "The Greatest Performance of My Life".[7] According to her mother, she began her career at age four as a cast member in the television seriesPenpen de Sarapen,Ang TV, andNEXT.[8][9][10] In 1995, Geronimo appeared in the filmSarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa as abackground actor, playing a friend ofCamille Prats's character.[6] That same year, she appeared at theWorld Youth Day as a musical performer and competed in'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila's "Princess Asia".[8]
AfterStar for a Night, Geronimo released her debut studio albumPopstar: A Dream Come True.[16] It included the singles "Sa Iyo", written by Jun Murillo,[17][18] "Forever's Not Enough", written byVehnee Saturno, and her rendition of Dion's "To Love You More".[16] The album has sold over 300,000 units in the Philippines,[19] and was certified 5× platinum.[20] In support of the album, she headlined a concert in October at the Music Museum inGreenhills, San Juan.[21]
In July 2006, Geronimo released her third studio album,Becoming, which was produced by Carlo Nasi andChristian De Walden; it included the single "Carry My Love" and "I Still Believe In Loving You", the latter of which was written by Jimmy Borja,Lori Barth, andRalf Stemmann.[27][28] De Walden noted Geronimo's distinctive vocal ability, and recalled that she studied the demos during the album's production.[27]Nestor Torre Jr. of thePhilippine Daily Inquirer described it as "her transition from teen icon to young adult".[28] Recorded in the Philippines, Italy, and the US, the album was first released in the Philippines, followed by Japan and Southeast Asia.[28] At the thirdManny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales boxing match on November 18, 2006, Geronimo sang the Philippine National Anthem.[29]
In 2007, Geronimo headlinedIn Motion, which was first staged at the Araneta Coliseum on July 14,[30] followed by a US leg in August.[31][32] Her studio albumTaking Flight was released that same month; it contained the tracks "I'll Be Alright", "I'll Be Here" and "Ikaw".[33] It received favorable reviews, with praise towards Geronimo's reinvention of her artistry.[33][32] "Ikaw" was named the Song of the Year at the2008 Myx Music Awards.[34]
Geronimo performing in London in 2009
In 2008, Geronimo worked again with De Walden for her 16-track studio album,Just Me, which included a duet titled "I'll Be There" withHowie Dorough of theBackstreet Boys.[35] At the Araneta Coliseum in November 2008, she headlinedThe Next One at the Araneta Coliseum,[36] which was later followed by a US leg and a re-staging the following year.[37][38]
In November 2009, she headlined a concert titledRecord Breaker at the Araneta Coliseum.[39] Geronimo won the Star Award for Female Pop Artist in 2009 for her compilation albumOPM.[40] She later announced that she began production on her next studio albumMusic and Me,[39] which features covers ofOriginal Pilipino Music (OPM) and international singles, including some songs from film soundtracks.[41] She also collaborated withChristian Bautista for a cover ofJose Mari Chan and Regine Velasquez's "Please Be Careful with My Heart", which is also released in Bautista's albumRomance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan.[42] For the album, Geronimo won the Star Award for Best Female Recording Artist.[43]
In February 2011, she collaborated withMartin Nievera in a Valentine's Day concert titledWhat Love Is at the Araneta Coliseum.[44] In May, she released her eighth studio album,One Heart, which features a mix of original compositions and covers of OPM songs, such as "Sino Nga Ba Siya" and "Kung Siya ang Mahal", both written by Saturno.[45][46] Asilo praised her musical style, while also highlighting Geronimo's "growing maturity",[46] while Gil highlighted Geronimo's work on the original compositions.[45] The album was named Best-Selling Album of the Year at the 2011Awit Awards.[47]
Geronimo began 2012 by appearing inSarah G. Live, a weeklymusical show that featured performances by musical guests.[48] She said of the show: "Every time I do shows onstage to perform, I am not that confident. I still get nervous."[49] Critic Mark Angelo Ching of thePhilippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) praised Geronimo's vocal abilities, but criticized her talk show abilities.[50] That July, she headlined a concert titled24/SG at the Araneta Coliseum,[51] which won the category for the Best Major Concert by a Female Artist at the 25thAliw Awards;[52] A review fromABS-CBN News described Geronimo as a "total performer", while also highlighting her stage presence.[51] Geronimo was subsequently named the Female Concert Performer of the Year at the 4th Star Awards.[53] In 2013, the tour was extended to the United States and re-staged.[54]
Also in 2013, she released and produced her album titledExpressions, coinciding with her ten-year career milestone.[55] Its lead single, "Ikot-Ikot", featureddrum beats and elements ofelectronic dance music (EDM).[56] Joseph Atilano of thePhilippine Daily Inquirer wrote: "[Geronimo] deliver[ed] her vocals with a sense of urgency that matches the upbeat pace of [the song]."[56] She collaborated with her father Delfin in a cover ofCarole King's "You've Got a Friend", which was also recorded byJames Taylor, and co-wrote the track "Make Me Yours", along withLouie Ocampo.[55] Also in celebration of that milestone, on November 15, Geronimo performed a titledPerfect 10 at Araneta Coliseum. The concert was a commercial success, leading Geronimo to perform a secondPerfect 10 concert at theMall of Asia Arena on November 30.[57][58] Patricia Esteves ofThe Philippine Star praised Geronimo for the maturity she displayed during the concert, also highlighting her stage presence.[59] After the concert, she released her second single fromExpressions, "Tayo",[60] which won the Favorite Music Video at the2015 Myx Music Awards.[61] That same year, Geronimo was a coach onThe Voice franchise seriesThe Voice of the Philippines,[62] and later returned in its spin-offsThe Voice Kids andThe Voice Teens.[63][64][65]
2014–2017:Perfectly Imperfect andThe Great Unknown
Geronimo released the albumPerfectly Imperfect in 2014, which included the single "Kilometro", written by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana.[66] Adam Hurstfield also contributed to the album, producing the tracks "Bulletproof", "Last Night of Our Lives" and the title track "Perfectly Imperfect".[66][67] Critics praised Geronimo's musical reinvention and transition to EDM-influenced tracks.[a] Geronimo received nominations at the7th Star Awards for Music, winning Female Recording Artist of the Year for the album.[70][71]
Geronimo releasedThe Great Unknown in late 2015.[72][73] Its lead single "Tala", was written and composed by Nica del Rosario, Emmanuel Sambayan, and Jumbo "Bojam" de Belen.[74][72] Geronimo also collaborated with the bandHale on thetitle song, and with singer-songwriterYeng Constantino on "Kaibigan Mo".[72] In support of the album, Geronimo staged a concert on November 29, 2016, at theNew Frontier Theater.[75] She also performed a two-date concert titledFrom the Top at the Araneta Coliseum in December 2015.[76][77]
In 2018, Geronimo announced her new studio album titledThis 15 Me.[78] A celebration of her 15-year career, it yielded the singles "Sandata", "Ganito", and "Duyan".[79][80][81] An accompanying music video for "Sandata" was released in July; directed by Paul Basinillo, it features Geronimo portraying the role of three different women in different storylines.[82] The album was released in April; that same month, she embarked on itsaccompanying concert tour which began at the Araneta Coliseum.[83][80] It was later followed by a US leg from April to May,[84][85] and aDubai leg in September.[86] Reviews highlighted and commended Geronimo's musical versatility, vocal abilities, and stage performances.[b]
From late 2019 to early 2020, Geronimo's song "Tala" resurged into popularity after its accompanying dance challenge set to the song became a trend on social media;[90] this resulted in the song's music surpassing 140 million views on YouTube in June 2020.[91] In February 2020, Geronimo and Regine Velasquez co-headlined a concert, titledUnified,[92] for which she was nominated for Female Concert Performer of the Year at the 2022 Star Awards for Music.[93] Following her marriage toMatteo Guidicelli, she took a hiatus from her career.[94] Despite the hiatus, her livestream concert, titledTala: The Film Concert, was broadcast in 2021 via livestream platforms; it featured rearrangements of her previously released songs and was shot at the Araneta Coliseum.[95] After a four-year hiatus from releasing music material, Geronimo released her singleDati-Dati in October 2022. Written by Jin Chan and produced by Su Ganade and Dylan Graham, it is described as an "ear-tweaking dance [track] that is grooving", with lyrics focusing on reliving positive experiences from the past.[96][97] Later that month, she then released the next single "Cuore", which was co-written by Thyro Alfaro, Yumi Lacsamana, and her husbandMatteo Guidicelli.[98] Geronimo said that she at first rejected the song because the lyrics were too reminiscent of her personal life.[99]
To mark her 20-year career milestone, Geronimo released her single "Habang Buhay" in March 2023. Two months later, also in commemoration of the milestone, Geronimo directed and headlined a concert in the Araneta Coliseum.[100][101][102] During the concert, she debuted the single "My Mind" in collaboration withBilly Crawford, who served as the song's co-writer and co-producer;[103] its accompanying music video was released the following year.[104] Also at the Araneta Coliseum, Geronimo andBamboo Mañalac co-headlined a concert that July.[105][106] She then released two collaboration singles: "Treading Water" with Bamboo[107] and "Alam" with John Roa of the hip-hop groupEx Battalion.[108] In March 2024, Geronimo was honored with a Global Force Award at theBillboard Women in Music event at theYouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California, becoming the first Filipino to receive an award in the event show's history.[109] At thePhilippine edition of the event in the same month,Billboard Philippines named her as the Woman of the Year.[110]
In 2005, Geronimo starred in a leading role on the television seriesSarah the Teen Princess.[2] In 2006, Geronimo starred in the primetime soap operaBituing Walang Ningning, a remake of the 1985film of the same name.[13] Torre noted Geronimo's versatility but dismissed her performance, adding that she needed improvements for her acting.[115] The following year, she starred in the television seriesPangarap na Bituin, which is loosely based on the 1986 filmSana'y Wala Nang Wakas.[116][117] She co-starred alongsideMaja Salvador andRica Peralejo as three sisters who wereorphaned and separated after their parents died in theMayon Volcano eruption. Initially resentful after her separation, Geronimo's character was raised by a musician, who inspired her to pursue a music career.[117] The series received one of the highestNielsen ratings for a Philippine television series pilot episode with a reported 35.9 percent viewership.[118] It was also submitted for consideration forBest Telenovela at the36th International Emmy Awards.[2] Torre wrote that Geronimo "shouldn't be made to play truly challenging roles before she's ready to do full justice to them."[119]
TheCathy Garcia-Molina-directed filmA Very Special Love (2008) featured Geronimo in a lead role oppositeJohn Lloyd Cruz.[120] She played Laida Magtalas, a college graduate who became assistant to a magazine editor (John Lloyd Cruz).[120][121] When asked about her role, Geronimo said she was at first reluctant to work with him.[120] The two previously collaborated in an episode of the drama anthology seriesMaalaala Mo Kaya.[122][2] Film critic Karen Caliwara praised Geronimo for her acting versatility and compared her character toAnne Hathaway's roles inThe Princess Diaries (2001) andThe Devil Wears Prada (2006).[123] The film was a commercial success, grossing₱179million (US$3.2million) at the box office,[124] earning her theBox Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen.[125] She reprised her role in its sequel,You Changed My Life, saw Geronimo reprise her role of Laida Magtalas, who was promoted to the executive of a magazine she previously worked on in the previous film.[126] It was also a commercial success, grossing₱209million (US$3.7million) at the box office,[124] and Geronimo was consequently crowned Box Office Queen at the Box Office Entertainment Awards for the second time.[127] In 2010, she starred in the musical drama series1DOL.[128][129] Next, she co-starred alongsideJudy Ann Santos in the comedyHating Kapatid.[130]
In 2011, she co-starred alongsideGerald Anderson inCatch Me, I'm in Love.[131] Writing for thePhilippine Entertainment Portal, Nica Tomines remarked, "Sarah effortlessly conveys the emotions of a girl who falls in love for the first time, and she falls real hard."[131] The film's soundtrack included a cover of "Fallin'", which won Favorite Media Soundtrack at the2012 Myx Music Awards.[132] Next, she played a radio DJ inWon't Last A Day Without You.[133][134] Abigail Mendoza of thePhilippine Entertainment Portal described Geronimo's performance as an improvement to her previous film, adding that she "establish[ed] her knack for drama and comedy, [and] romantic comedies prove to be her forte".[133]
The final installment in theA Very Special Love series,It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013), saw Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz reprise their respective parts as Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro, who had already ended their relationship, and are forced to work together with Miggy's girlfriend (played byIsabelle Daza) to save Miggy's business.[135][124][136] The film became Geronimo's biggest commercial success to date, grossing₱405million (US$7.2million) in the box office, making it thehighest-grossing Philippine film at the time.[124][137] Geronimo was also named Box Office Queen for the third time in her career,[138] and won theGolden Screen Award for Best Actress.[139]
In 2014, Geronimo starred alongside Martin in the romantic dramaMaybe This Time.[140] Julia Allende wrote that Geronimo's performance is "just about as delightful" compared to her previous performances.[141] For its soundtrack, Geronimo also covered the song "Maybe This Time", originally performed byMichael Martin Murphey in 1983;[142] the cover became asleeper hit in 2024.[142][143] She next co-starred alongsidePiolo Pascual inThe Breakup Playlist (2015), for which she earned a nomination for theStar Awards for Best Actress.[144][145] Geronimo reunited with John Lloyd Cruz inFinally Found Someone (2017).[146][147] Geronimo stated that the story and characters were different from those of theA Very Special Love film trilogy, and that she wanted to play more mature roles in films.[148][149] Asilo described Geronimo's performance as being "lovelier than ever" compared to her previous performances,[147] whileRappler'sOggs Cruz dismissed the film as lacking originality.[150] The film was commercially successful, grossing₱316.5million at the box office.[151]
Geronimo played the lead role inJoyce Bernal'sMiss Granny, an adaptation of the 2014South Korean film of the same name. In the film, Fely (Nova Villa), a 70-year-old woman, gets transformed into her 20-year-old self after a visit to a photo studio. To prepare for this, Geronimo visited retirement homes and studied Villa's mannerisms so that she could emulate them in her performance. She said of her character: "This is my first time to be a mom [and] to be a grandmother ... But it's very challenging for me to imagine that I'm already old."[152] Critics reviewed the film positively, and likened and compared Geronimo's voice to that of Villa.[153][154] Film criticOggs Cruz wrote: "[Miss Granny] is more a spotlight as to what kind of artist Geronimo has become."[155] She also recorded the songs "Kiss Me, Kiss Me" and "Isa Pang Araw" for the film's soundtrack,[156] which won the Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist and Best Song Written for Movie, TV, or Stage Play at the 2019 Awit Awards.[157] Gil likened and compared the soundtrack to Filipino pop music from the 1960s and the 1970s.[156] For the film, Geronimo subsequently won theStar Award for Best Movie Actress.[158]
Directed by Perci Intalan andJun Robles Lana,Unforgettable (2019) featured Geronimo as an autistic woman who finds a stray dog and takes care of it, and brings it while traveling toBaguio to see her sick grandmother in a hospital.[159][160] In preparation for her role, she met with people on the autism spectrum.[161]Unforgettable received mixed reviews;The Philippine Star's Ferdinand Topacio criticized the film's plot but praised Geronimo's performance,[160] while Oggs Cruz described the plot as "pleasantly uncomplicated", drawing comparisons to the Philippine filmsMagnifico (2003) andThe Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005).[162] She earned a nomination for Movie Actress of the Year at the 36th Star Awards for Movies.[163]
Geronimo will star in a Philippine adaptation of the South Korean filmWonderful Nightmare (2015),[164] and is set to co-star with John Lloyd Cruz in an untitled upcoming film.[165]
"Initially, no amount of vocal bravado could give [Geronimo] the lived-in sensibility and vocal pizzazz that her first recording efforts—despite their chart-topping popularity and brisk sales—sorely lacked ... [She] has subtly shown that there is more to her than her Pied Piper-like ability to turn sappy lyrics and hum-worthy melodies into bestselling hits."
Geronimo's father introduced her to music at a young age.[100] In a 2004 interview with thePhilippine Daily Inquirer, she recalled that she practiced singing with her father, and cited Jose Mari Chan's "Christmas in Our Hearts" as one of the first songs she was familiar with.[7] She also cited Louie Reyes's "Light of a Million Morning" as the "song of [her] life".[6] Growing up, she listened to the music ofMichael Jackson.[166] Her musical inspiration varies from classic musicians likeFrank Sinatra,Tom Jones,The Beatles,Elvis Presley, and theBee Gees, to pop and R&B singers likeWhitney Houston andCeline Dion.[100] She has also cited singersSharon Cuneta,Lea Salonga, and Regine Velasquez as role models,[6][10] adding that the latter made her realize the value of hard work in pursuing a career in music.[59] She also expressed interest in collaborating with him on a concert.[105] The two did eventually perform a concert together in 2023.[106]
Geronimo's music is generally pop, but she has also incorporatedR&B andEDM into her material.[87] Geronimo has drawn comparisons toBeyoncé for her stage presence and live performances, frequently performing her songs.[170] Initially, Geronimo primarily recordedsentimental ballads,[27] and is renowned for hervocal range andbelting technique, the latter of which was popularized and highly influenced by Regine Velasquez. Nestor Torre Jr. of thePhilippine Daily Inquirer said of the comparison: "[Velasquez]'s belting became so popular that her successor, Sarah Geronimo, imitated her..."[171] Producer Christian De Walden said of Geronimo's voice: "The personality of her voice is phenomenally distinct. ... People who really know music can tell [her] voice is her own."[27] ForTaking Flight, Gil praised Geronimo for "toning down thebirit [belting] and bringing out her own style".[32] According to thePhilippine Daily Inquirer's Allan Policarpio, "The [early] years saw [Geronimo] dialing down her vocals and veering away from the [belting]-style singing that proved to be harmful to her instrument. But just because she doesn't do it as much doesn't mean she can't handle big diva songs anymore."[87]
Later in her career, Geronimo ventured into "catchy, upbeat modern pop [tracks]", primarily influenced by R&B and EDM.[73][87] Critics were appreciative of her transition to "upbeat" and "mid-tempo" tracks, and regarded it as a bold reinvention of her artistry.[c] She explored themes of love and relationship on "Cuore".[98] On "Sandata", Geronimo delved into the themes of mental and psychological challenges, and empowerment.[172][173][167] Regarding her songwriting for the track "Make Me Yours", Geronimo said that it was her dream to compose her own song. At the suggestion ofVic del Rosario, she wrote the lyrics for the track, whileLouie Ocampo composed the song's melody.[174]
"When I won [Star For A Night] back in 2003 ... [m]y manager made sure that I would be a multimedia artist, so I was doing everything at the same time — movies, concerts, commercials ... [and] hosting ... It feels great because you have this apparent sense of freedom ... now that you're free, now that you have all this time [and space] to grow."
Geronimo has been regarded as one of the most accomplished entertainers of her generation.[176][177] Media publications have referred her as the country's "Popstar Royalty",[d] and classified her as atriple threat entertainer.[e] A critic fromABS-CBN News wrote that she "prove[d] that every singer, to be considered successful, can hit the high notes in any song."[184]The Philippine Star's Patricia Esteves wrote, "That Sarah chose her own songs worked to her advantage because she was able to deliver heartfelt, soulful renditions. Because every song is meaningful and personal to her, Sarah was able to connect with the audience and display the right emotion."[59] Allan Policarpio wrote: "[Geronimo] revisited some of the songs she used to sing when she was starting out ... But [later on, she] sang [them] with none of the affectations she used to put on."[87]
According toBillboard Philippines, "[Geronimo] is a multi-talented artist who is able to successfully cross both the music and movie industries having starred in top-grossing movies and popular television shows all the while maintaining a stellar music career ... She also serves as an inspiration to many aspiring young artists and actively participates in helping shape the next generation of Filipino talents."[185]Jason Dy has stated Geronimo promoted the value of hardwork and craft[186] whileMorisette said that she was likened or compared to Geronimo in terms of her voice.[187]Darren Espanto credited Geronimo for learning about "sing[ing] from the heart".[188] Other entertainers who cited Geronimo as an influence or inspiration includeCharice Pempengco[189] andMaymay Entrata.[190] Singer Regine Velasquez, whom she cited as a major influence, declared that Geronimo is the "queen of [the entertainment] industry".[100] Though reluctant to discuss about her personal life,[97] she said of her image: "It’s a bit hard although I’d like to become a role model. I rather take it as a big challenge because it is probably my purpose being here in this [professional] industry."[176] Her early life and breakthrough were dramatized in an episode of the drama anthology seriesMagpakailanman, where she was played by the singer-actressKyla.[191][192]
In December 2009, Geronimo received a star on thePhilippines' Walk of Fame.[193] In 2014, she was namedYes! magazine's Most Beautiful Star.[194]Forbes Asia listed her among the 100 Digital Stars in 2020.[195][196] In 2013, she was honored as an ambassador for music by theNational Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).[197] In 2021,Tatler named her as one of the most influential people in Asia,[198] and was also recognized as one of Asia's Leaders of Tomorrow in the publication's annual Gen T list.[199]
Geronimo is a co-founder of G Productions, a production company that produces concerts and shows.[200] The formation of the company was conceived by her husband Matteo Guidicelli during the outbreak of theCOVID-19 pandemic, where they were filming music videos at home.[201] In 2023, the two opened G Studios inAlabang, Muntinlupa; it is described as a mixed-use building that "[would] cater to all advertising, media, and event needs".[202] Geronimo said of her venture into business: "It started during the pandemic, [because our] materials ... we were doing it on our own."[203] She also donated proceeds for herPerfect 10 concert in 2013 to the victims ofTyphoon Haiyan (Yolanda),[57][204] which is one of the deadliest typhoons recorded in the Philippines.[f] Geronimo has also been a spokesperson for various brands, includingJollibee,[210]TNT,[211]Shopee,[212]Banco de Oro (BDO),[213] andSun Life Financial.[180]
Beforeprincipal photography forYou Changed My Life commenced, Geronimo was romantically involved withRayver Cruz.[215] In 2014, she stated that she had been in a relationship Matteo Guidicelli since 2013.[178] They met in 2011 during production ofCatch Me, I'm in Love.[216][217] Geronimo announced her engagement on November 7, 2019,[218] and they married on February 20, 2020, in a private ceremony inTaguig.[219][220] Guidicelli admitted of having a crush on his wife prior to them being a couple and he also revealed that they placed God at the center of their relationship.[221][222]
As an actress, Geronimo was named theBox Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen three times for her performances in the filmsA Very Special Love,You Changed My Life, andIt Takes a Man and a Woman.[125] Her television acting credits includeSarah the Teen Princess,Bituing Walang Ningning,Pangarap na Bituin, and1DOL. Geronimo was awarded theStar Award for Movie Actress of the Year for her performance inMiss Granny, in addition to nominations for the same category for her roles inThe Breakup Playlist andUnforgettable.[235]