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Josephine Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion (born December 4, 1988), professionally known as Yeng Constantino, is a Filipino pop rock singer-songwriter, occasional actress and host. She is referred to as the Philippines Pop Rock Royalty[1][2][3] and is regarded as one of the biggest hitmakers in Philippine music industry. In 2006, she won the title "Grand Star Dreamer" in the inaugural season of Pinoy Dream Academy, the Philippine edition of Endemol's reality TV show Star Academy. Her debut album titled Salamat became the biggest selling album of her career being 3× Platinum in the Philippines and produced five #1 hits and six top 10 hits, the most by any female artist.[4] Constantino has sold an estimated of over 400,000 copies of her albums in the Philippines. Metro Society listed her as one of the most influential in social media.[5]

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Eusebio, the birth surname or paternal family name is Constantino.
Yeng Constantino
Constantino in 2011
Born
Josephine Eusebio Constantino

(1988-12-04) December 4, 1988 (age 33)
Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Victor Asuncion
​
(m. 2015)​
Musical career
Genres
  • OPM
  • alternative pop
  • pop
  • Pinoy rock
  • pop rock
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • host
  • occasional actress
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Labels
  • Star Music
  • Star Magic
  • Cornerstone Entertainment Inc.
Websiteyeng.ph

Metro Style listed her as one of the most influential social media personalities in the Philippines.[6] She is also one of the most followed female Filipino celebrities on Instagram as of 2020.[7] CNN Philippines listed the iconic hit Hawak Kamay at number 12 as one of the Best Filipino Love Songs of the last 25 years.[8] Yeng also starred in a film Write About Love and took home the Best Supporting Actress Award in MMFF 2019, an affirmation of her acting prowess.[9] As of July 2021, Yeng has over 292 million career streams on Spotify, becoming one of the Most Streamed Filipino artists of all time and has over 32 million accumulated views on her official YouTube channel with over a million subscribers as well. Her timeless hit Ikaw is also listed as the second most viewed OPM music video by a Female Filipino solo artist and 6th overall as of May 2021.[10]


Personal life


Constantino is the youngest of five siblings in the Constantino family. She is a second cousin of television host and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus second big placer Robi Domingo.[11] Her family was raised as a born-again Christian.[12]

By June 2013, Constantino began a relationship with Victor "Yan" Asuncion, a fellow musician and worship director at Victory Christian Fellowship.[13] In March 2014, after nine months of dating, Constantino announced her engagement to Asuncion through an Instagram post.[14] On February 14, 2015, the couple married at a resort in Tagaytay, Cavite.[15][16] Since September 2015, both Constantino and Asuncion went on vegan diets.[17]

In 2022, it was revealed that Constantino was romantically linked to Korean-born Filipino television personality Ryan Bang in 2010.[18]


Career



2006–07: Pinoy Dream Academy, career beginnings and Hawak Kamay


On August 27, 2006, Yeng Constantino auditioned for the inaugural season of the singing competition Pinoy Dream Academy. In December, Constantino won the competition after garnering 697,648 votes (37.32%), becoming the first "Grand Star Dreamer", followed by Jay-R Siaboc as the first runner-up.[citation needed]

After winning, Star Music launched Constantino's debut album entitled Salamat, containing 10 songs, seven of which were original compositions by Constantino. Her album reached Gold Record status two weeks after its release and then later went Platinum after a month, followed by a "3× Platinum Record" certification several months later.[citation needed]

After the success of her multi-platinum debut album, Star Music produced Constantino's second album. On February 28, 2008, her second album, Journey was launched. The carrier single is "Ikaw Lang Talaga". The album contains 12 tracks, some of which were written by Yeng herself. The album reached Gold status after several months.[citation needed]

Sometime in November 2008, Constantino became a member of the all-female group Y.R.S., a group composed of Constantino, Rachelle Ann Go and Sarah Geronimo that was a segment of ASAP '08 until it's disbandment in March/April 2010 following Go's transfer to GMA Network.


2009–12: Lapit and Yeng Versions Live


Lapit, her third studio album, was released digitally via Star Records' official website on October 9, 2009, then later released in physical format in music stores in the Philippines; a week later, the album was pulled due to some technical errors in the album tracklisting and was re-released before its grand album launch on November 1, 2009. Lapit went on to receive Platinum status.[citation needed]

In March 2010, Constantino began her first regular television hosting stint as co-host of Music Uplate Live, a late-night musical variety show, along with Tutti Caringal, Gee Canlas, and Martin Concio.[19] The show aired on ABS-CBN until September 2011.

On October 5, 2011, Star Records released her first live album, entitled Yeng Versions Live, on which she sings 80's and 90's OPM hits. It was commercially successful and achieved Platinum status shortly after its release.[citation needed]


2013: Transformation and Metamorphosis


She released her fourth studio album entitled Metamorphosis on January 28, 2013. Its first single, "B.A.B.A.Y", was released to radio stations on January 9. The music video for the second single, "Chinito", premiered on May 24 on Myx Channel. It features Filipino actor Enchong Dee as Constantino's love interest. The third single, "Sandata", was released on July 3, 2013.[citation needed]

In November 2013, Yeng released her international single "Better Than Yesterday," a pop song featuring prominent drums and rap courtesy of Singaporean rapper, actor and radio personality Sheikh Haikel. The track was produced by Shorya Sharma.[citation needed]

The album reached Gold in December 2014.[citation needed]


2014–15: All About Love and The Voice Kids


She released her fifth album, All About Love, which was her attempt to tackle new genres beyond her pop-rock image.[20] It was released on iTunes on October 30, 2014, and on CD on November 27, 2014.[21] The music video for the first single, "Ikaw", premiered on August 30 on Myx Channel, which also served as a prenuptial with her then-fiancé Yan Asuncion.[22][clarification needed] On December 13, 2015, the album was awarded with Gold and Platinum awards on ASAP for reaching 15,000 sold copies.

In May 2015, Constantino announced that she would co-host the second season of The Voice Kids, alongside Luis Manzano and her cousin Robi Domingo, replacing Alex Gonzaga.[23][24] The season aired on ABS-CBN from June 6 to August 30, 2015.


2016: Tenth year celebrations


In 2016, Constantino was announced to be one of the mentors of the reality show We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs, which ran from May 14 – July 17, 2016. Her team is named Oh My Girls, which was composed of Ylona Garcia, Krissha Viaje and Alexa Ilacad. Oh My Girls placed second overall throughout the entire show's run.[citation needed]

In May 2015, Constantino announced plans to release a musical in 2016 that would feature her discography from the past years to celebrate her tenth year in the music industry.[24] It was titled Ako Si Josephine.

Later in 2016, Constantino joined the judging panel of ABS-CBN's reality singing competition show Pinoy Boyband Superstar, along with Vice Ganda, Aga Muhlach and Sandara Park.[citation needed]


2016-2020: DIVAS


On April 27, 2016, Constantino was announced to be part of the girl group DIVAS, along with Kyla, KZ Tandingan and Angeline Quinto (Rachelle Ann Go was originally going to also be part of the group, but left due to international commitments).[citation needed]

On November 11, 2016, the group staged their first concert, entitled DIVAS Live in Manila, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.[citation needed]

In 2018, the group held their second concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 15, 2018, with Boyz II Men, entitled Boyz II Men with DIVAS.[citation needed]


2018 - Synesthesia


In 2018, Constantino released her sixth studio album titled Synesthesia. The album spawned four singles "Pinipigil" and the hit single "Ako Muna" the song is a pop ballad and an emotional and self-empowering anthem. Constantino performed the song live on Wish 107.5 bus and it earned 7.2 million views on YouTube and she also performed the song in It's Showtime,[25][26] the song became a radio hit in the Philippines and peaked at number six on the Myx Daily Top Ten music videos chart, and number ten on the MOR Pinoy Biga10 radio chart, the song also played in the radio in the United Kingdom with six spin and in the Sweden, the music video of "Ako Muna" was released in March 2018 on YouTube the music video was directed by Miguel Alomajan, it earned 9.8 million views on YouTube.[27][28] Two more singles on the album released:"Tahimik" and "Dasal."


Artistry



Influences


Her early influences include Canadian superstars Alanis Morissette and Avril Lavigne; country music singers LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood; pop punk/rock bands the Ataris, Blink 182, Sum 41, The Starting Line, Coheed and Cambria, Yellowcard and Sandwich; and Filipina rock singers Acel Bisa, Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis.[29]

In November 2014, she admitted on her website that she was a fan of contemporary stars Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams and Avril Lavigne.[30]

In 2018, Yeng started her own YouTube vlog, she often shows her admiration to Mariah Carey.


Filmography



Television/Digital


Year Title Network Role
2021 Saying Goodbye iQiyi Herself
2016–present It's Showtime ABS-CBN Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan
2016 Pinoy Boyband Superstar Judge
We Love OPM Mentor of Oh My Girls
2015 The Voice Kids (season 2) Co-host
Aquino & Abunda Tonight Herself
2010/2011 Music Uplate Live Host
2008 Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 2 – Special Primer
2007 Myx Music Awards 2007 Studio 23
Your Song: "Salamat" ABS-CBN Singer / Cameo
Your Song: "If We Fall In Love"
Your Song: "Cool Off"
Your Song: "Pangarap Lang"
2006–present ASAP Performer / Host
2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Contestant
2005–2006 SMS: Sunday Mall Show IBC 13 Herself/Guest

Film



Discography


Main article: Yeng Constantino discography

Awards and recognition


2021

• PMPC: 12th Star Awards for music — Rock Artist of the Year

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2007ASAP '07 24K AwardsFemale Artist Awardee—Won
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Movie Theme Song"Hawak Kamay"(Kasal Kasali Kasalo)Won
Pop Music Video"Time In"Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Female Recording/Concert Artist—Won
Best New Female Singer—Won
2nd IFM Pinoy Music AwardsExtremely Requested Videoke Song"Hawak Kamay"Won
Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Theme Song"Hawak Kamay"(Kasal Kasali Kasalo)Won
2008Awit AwardsBest Album of the YearSalamatWon
Best Selling AlbumSalamatWon
Best Inspirational/Religious Recording"Salamat"Won
Song of the Year (People's Choice Award)"Salamat"Won
Music Video of the Year (People's Choice Award)"Time In"Won
Song of the Year"Salamat"Nominated
Best Christmas Recording"Ikaw at Ako"Nominated
"Pasko sa Pinas"Nominated
Music Video of the Year"Time In"Nominated

See also



References


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Preceded by
First
 Pinoy Dream Academy
Grand Star Dreamer
2006		 Succeeded by

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[es] Yeng Constantino

Josephine "Yeng" Constantino (4 de diciembre de 1988, Rodríguez, Rizal), es una popular cantante y compositora filipina del reality TV ganadora de la Pinoy Dream Academy en una edición de Filipinas de Endemol 's Star Academy-una realidad de búsqueda de TV. Después de ganar en Pinoy Dream Academy, su primer álbum en solitario 'SALAMAT' fue difundido el año 2007 a través de Estrella Records que no llegó a 3x Platino Estado (+ 90.000 copias vendidas) y su 2 º disco "Viaje". Publicado al año siguiente había llegado a un disco de platino de (+ 30.000 copias vendidas), su 3.er álbum está configurado para ser promocionado en el otoño de 2008. A pesar de ser nuevo para la industria de la música, que ha recibido premiaciones de nominaciones y premios, obtuvo 5 premios, incluyendo el mejor álbum y mejor álbum de venta del año para del álbum discográfico Salamat.


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