Pops Fernandez

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lukban and the surname or paternal family name is Fernandez.
Pops Fernandez
A photograph of Pops Fernandez singing
Fernandez in January 2021
Born
Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez

(1966-12-12) December 12, 1966 (age 59)
Lucban, Quezon, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • producer
  • television host
  • actress
  • model
Years active1979–present
Spouse
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(m. 1986; ann. 2000)​
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Children2, including Robin
Parents
  • Eddie Fernandez (father)
  • Dulce Lukban (mother)
Musical career
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Instrument

Maria Cielito "Pops" Lukban Fernandez (Tagalog: [paps pɛrˈnandɛs]; 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 as Penthouse Live! and ASAP. Her former husband is Martin Nievera, with whom she has a son, Robin Nievera, a musician.

Career

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Early life and career

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2009–present

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In 2009, Fernandez performed in the US leg of her The Divas 4 Divas Tour together with Regine Velasquez, Kuh Ledesma and Zsa Zsa Padilla.[2][3] She released a new album under MCA Universal entitled Hope, which is a collection of cover 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 show The World's Best by CBS. 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 in The Clash Season 3 while Misalucha did not return for health reasons.[5]

Discography

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File:Pops Fernandez2005.jpg
Fernandez at a concert in Copenhagen in 2005

Albums

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Compilation appearances

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Year Album Song(s) Label(s)
1998 Sa Araw ng Pasko "Christmas Won't Be The Same Without You" Star Records

Filmography

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Film

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  • Love Ko 'To (1980)
  • Pag-ibig Pa (1982)
  • Just Say You Love Me (1982)
  • Paano Ba ang Magmahal (1984)
  • Give Me Five (1984)
  • Bilanggo...Prisons No. 10069 (1985)
  • Payaso (1986)
  • Always and Forever (1986)
  • Si Mister at Si Misis (1986)
  • Shoot That Ball (1987)
  • Stupid Cupid (1988)
  • Sa Puso Ko Hahalik Ang Mundo (1988)
  • Twinkle, Twinkle Magic Star (1988)
  • Magic to Love (1989)
  • Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (1989)
  • Tamis ng Unang Halik (1989)
  • Linlang (1999)
  • Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya (2000)
  • Videoke King (2002)
  • Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (2006) as Queen Feminah Suarestellar Baroux (Main Antagonist)

Television

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Year Title Role
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
TV Patrol

Awards

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Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results
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]

References

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