Aiza Seguerra
| Aiza Seguerra | |
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Seguerra in 2016
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| Chairperson of the National Youth Commission of the Philippines | |
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Assumed office August 12, 2016 |
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| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Gregorio Ramon A. Tingson |
| Personal details | |
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Cariza Yamson Seguerra September 17, 1983 Calauag, Quezon, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipina |
| Spouse(s) | Liza Diño (m. 2014) |
| Residence | Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, Actress |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Filipino Pop Music, OPM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Actress |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Black Bird Music (Star Music) |
Cariza "Aiza" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983) is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist. After participating on Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines 1987 he became a child star starring in several movies and TV shows. Later in his teens, he pursued a career in music spawning his major hit single, Pagdating ng Panahon (When the Time Comes). Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies himself as a transgender man.
On August 12, 2016, Seguerra was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Chairperson of the National Youth Commission.
Seguerra first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines. He subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.
As a child star, Seguerra appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. He often portrayed the role of actress and fellow Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. He portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okey Ka Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997. He only appeared in six movies for Regal Films. At age 14, he competed in Bong Revilla's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in the sport.
During his late teens, Seguerra began pursuing a career in music; singing and playing the guitar. His single Pagdating ng Panahon became a major hit in 2001 and it enabled his to start a music career.
Seguerra won The Singing Bee on July 8, 2008 after Rachel Alejandro gave up his throne as defending champion due to other engagements. He defeated his co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante. Seguerra won P1,040,000 for a second time on July 10, raising his total winnings now to P 2,080,000.
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