One of the most famous showbiz personalities in the Philippines is Sharon Cuneta, a famous singer and actress called “Megastar”. She has released about forty music albums and appeared in more than fifty films and ten television shows. As an actress, she had 23 nominations and ten wins, including those for the prestigious Golden Screen TV Awards and the FAMAS Award.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Sharon Cuneta |
| Real name/Full name: | Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan |
| Sex: | Woman |
| Age: | 57 years old |
| Date of birth: | January 6, 1966 |
| Birth place: | Pasay, Philippines |
| Nationality: | Philippine |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Weight: | 58 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Married |
| Husband/spouse (name): | Francis Pangilinan (b. 1996), Gabby Concepcion (b. 1984 – 1987) |
| Children/children (son and daughter): | Yes (KC Concepcion, Frankie Pangilinan, Miel Pangilinan and Miguel Samuel Mateo Pangilinan) |
| Date/boyfriend (name): | ON |
| Is Sharon Cuneta a lesbian? | Not |
| Profession: | Actress and singer |
| Salary: | ON |
| Net worth in 2023: | 12 million dollars |
| Last update: | September 2023 |
Early life and biography
Pablo Cuneta and Elaine Gamboa welcomed Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan into the world on January 6, 1966 in Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines. Her mother was a housewife while her father was a former mayor of Pasay. Helen Gamboa, her aunt, was a famous singer and actress.
Cuneta spent most of her childhood listening to her father’s record collection in the village of Dasmarinas, Makati. She sang her aunt’s songs as a child when she performed in Ike Lozada’s show.
Cunet attended St. Paul College in Pasig before finishing high school at the International School of Manila. In order to pursue a musical career, she decided to leave school at the age of 14.
Age of Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta Age, height, weight
Sharon Cuneta was born on January 6, 1966, and is 57 years old as of 2023. She weighs 58 kilograms and is 1.67 meters tall. C
Personal life
In 1981, Sharon Cuneta began dating Gabby Concepcion, the star of her first film, Dear Heart. They are the joint parents of daughter KC Concepcion. The couple exchanged vows in 1984 at the Manila Cathedral. In 1993, the couple divorced.
She married politician Francis Pangilinan in 1996. Frankie, Miel and Miguel Samuel Mateo Pangilinan are the couple’s three children.
Career
When she recorded her first single “Tawag ng Pag-big” at the age of 12, Sharon Cuneta began her music career. She recorded the song “Mr. DJ” in 1978, a big hit that earned her the nickname “DJ’s Pet”. She later released a number of successful singles, including “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko,” “Naaalala Ka,” “I-Swing Mo Ako,” and many others.
Together with her future husband, Gabby Concepcion, Cuneta starred in her first movie, Dear Heart, in 1981. The two later starred in many additional movies, such as PS I Love You, My Only Love, and many others. Along with her aunt Helen Gamboa, she hosted the television program Call Us Two for Entertainment in addition to her acting career.
The Sharon Cuneta Show, one of the longest-running music-variety shows on Philippine television, debuted with Cuneta as host the following year. She appeared in the 1985 hit film Bituing Walang Ningning, which earned her numerous honors, including the FAMAS Awards in 1986. For the film Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin, she received recognition and several awards.
When she teamed up with famous actors such as Robin Padilla, Fernando Poe Jr., Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr., and Rudy Fernandez for several successful films, she strengthened her position as the king of the box office. Cuneta produced the family drama “Madrasta” in 1996, which helped her win Best Actress awards from all major national awarding bodies, including the GrandSlam.
She later stopped acting in films, but continued to participate in several television programs, including Sharon, her talk show. She appeared in Caregiver, the fifth highest-grossing film of 2008, in which she also starred.
Cuneta also hosts numerous television programs, including The Mega and the Songwriter, Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid and The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.
Achievements and awards
In her successful career, Sharon Cuneta has collected several awards. She won KOMOPB Awards, FAMAS Awards and FAP Awards in 1984. She won Gawad Urian, PMPC Star Awards for films and People’s Choice Awards in 1997.
For her work in the movie Magkapatid, Cuneta received an award from the Metro Manila Film Festival in 2002. She won the FAMAS Award and the People’s Choice Award the following year for her work in Crying Ladies. She has also won multiple GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards and Gawad Genio Award.
Sharon Cuneta Net Worth 2023
Estimated net worth of Sharon Cuneta in October 2023 is more than $12 million. She acquired this huge fortune thanks to the flourishing career of an actress and singer.
She is known for having the most titles Queen of RP movies at the box office and is one of the most successful Filipino actors.
Cuneta is now the highest paid and most successful celebrity in the country due to her prominence in the advertising industry. It has many sponsors, including electronics manufacturers, cosmetic brands, fast food restaurants, banks and numerous other companies.
She committed to a $21 million contract with the TV5 network in 2011. In addition, Cuneta appears in several live performances, concerts and stage productions, which significantly contributes to the growth of her net worth.
One of the world’s most famous artists is Sharon Cuneta. She also owns a three-hectare farm in Alfonso, Cavite, many real estate companies, lifestyle magazine Sharon at Home and other publications.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education