Posted 31 January 2004 - 06:03 PM
AN OLD ARTICLE IN 1996
UNIVERSAL RECORDS LAUNCHES THE NEW ‘PRINCESS OF POP,’ JOLINA
Her debut album called "A Wish Come True" (on Universal Records) is indeed a solid proof that Jolina has emerged as the new ‘Princess of Pop.’
The 10, carefully selected songs on the new album are veritable showcases of Jolina’s distinct and winsome singing voice.
In her album launching held (March 8) at Whistletop Restaurant, in Tomas Morato Avenue, all leading media people there had shared a common verdict that Jolina is the next important recording star.
Everyone loved the updated version of Florante’s "Sana" – deejays, TV and press people agreed that Jolina’s carrier single will be one of the biggest hits in 1996.
Among the majority’s favorites on Jolina’s new "A Wish Comes True" LP/CD are the humorous "Super Typhoon Ka" by Brando Juan, the dreamy "Count The Stars" by Trina Bellamide, the romantic ditty "Kung Iibigin Kita" by Tata Betita and danceable tune "When You Dance With Me" by Ben Escasa & Jimmy Borja.
The new "A Wish Comes True" album is a rare musical magic which will surely charm young and old alike. Listen to more potential winners like "Kung Masasabi Ko Lang" (Jane Nicdao), "Where Are You" (Ben Escasa, Deng Escasa), "This Morning On The Radio," (Ben Escasa, Jimmy Borja), "Kung Ikaw Lang Sana" (Jimmy Borja) and "I’ll Never Let You Down" (Mario Lajarca II).
Most likely, you’ll enjoy Jolina’s voice more as you listen over and over again to the new album "A Wish Come True" (Executive Producer: Bella Dy Tan/Arrangers: Henry M. Garcia, Albert Tamayo, Albert Nuñez, Frederick Garcia and Erwin dela Cruz).
Make Way For JOLINA (THE NEW ‘PRINCESS OF POP’)
It’s not surprising that Jolina has already achieved so much at a very tender age.
Baptized as Maria Jolina P. Magdangal 17 years ago, both her parents are very successful in their chosen field of endeavors.
Her dad, Generoso M. Magdangal, Jr. is the chief operating officer of Milestones Consultancy Services and is a consultant of San Miguel Corporation. Her mom, Paulita P. Magdangal is a bank executive and comptroller of Milestones Consultancy Services.
After a brief stint in Ryan Cayabyab’s children singing group called 14-K, Jolina moved on to greater heights as a solo artists in the field of showbiz.
Gifted with the rare qualities of an international star, Jolina recently appeared in the pilot episode of "Hot Rock Candy Band," a foreign TV series to be shown in the Philippines, Japan and other Asian countries and also in the United States (this year).
Jolina is a most sought after commercial model with the Sunsilk and Newtex ads as her most well-known exposures. She’s also the signature image model for the Beverly Hills 90210 shirt collection.
Universal Records conducted a year-long search joined by hundreds of young hopefuls – where Jolina was unanimously chosen as the winner.
Her being signed as a Universal Records contract artist is also one remarkable feat achieved by the 17-year-old charmer.
Jolina’s debut Universal Records album, "A Wish Comes True," is now out in the market nationwide (available on cassettes and compact discs). Its carrier single "Sana," a composition by Florante, is fast becoming a favorite of the leading DJs, who’ve predicted that the song will be one of 1996’s biggest opm hits!
Jolina, the new ‘Princess of Pop,’ will surely expand her ever-growing audience through her own collection of beautiful songs" Kung Masasabu Ko Lang (Jade Nicdao), Where Are You (Ben Escasa, Deng Escasa), Super Typhoon Ka (Brando Juan), Kung Ikaw Lang Sana (Jimmy Borja), Count The Stars (Trina Bellamide), I’ll Never Let You Down (Mario Lajarca II), This Morning On The Radio(Ben Escasa, Jimmy Borja), Kung Iibigin Kita (Tata Betita), When You Dance With Me (Ben Escasa, Jimmy Borja).
A natural crowd drawer, Jolina has topbilled in numerous live concerts all over the country: the lattest was the Jammin’ and Movin’ show staged at the Ayala Center, in Cebu City.
Already a leading TV personality among the new breed of young entertainers, Jolina is a mainstay of "Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata" and "ASAP" – in addition to her own hosting on Ang TV’s "Payong Kaibigan" portion. She has also appeared – playing leading roles – in several popular TV drama series.
The multi-talented artist is just waiting for a right vehicle in her launching movie under Star Cinema. The teener with that winsome smile and beautiful voice is really out to bring happiness to more people through her numerous talents.