Sheryn Regis | |
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Regis performing in U.K in 2009
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Background information | |
Birth name | Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis |
Also known as | Crystal Voice of Asia/Shining Diva/ The Modern Jukebox Queen/Queen of Teleserye Theme Song/Power Belter |
Born |
Carcar City, Cebu, Philippines |
November 26, 1979
Genres | Pop, Ballad, P-pop, OPM |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer-songwriter, Host |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Star Records (2003–present) |
Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis (pronounced reh-his) better known as simply Sheryn Regis, is a Filipino pop singer-songwriter, host, entrepreneur and occasional actress. She rose to fame in popular singing competition Star in a Million where placed runner-up to Erik Santos in 2003.
Regis was as well known for singing theme songs from ABS-CBN's Marina, Krystala, Kampanerang Kuba, Gulong ng Palad, Maria Flordeluna, Prinsesa ng Banyera and many more. She has released studio albums and collaboration albums where are many are certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awardees.
She was a member of ABS-CBN homegrown talent, Star Magic, and now resides in the United States continuing her singing career by doing concerts and stage acting.
Sheryn was born in Carcar City, Cebu, to Bernardo and Daisy Regis. She is the eldest of three children, with brothers Elton and Joseph. Sheryn's mother guided her in singing, and at the age of two, she was able to hum and sing simple tunes. Her first and favorite contest piece was Kuh Ledesma’s Dito Ba? which she learned at age 5. At seven, Regis started joining amateur singing contests. Her winnings were used to buy tapes of Shirley Bassey’s cassette tapes for her next contest piece. And at the age of eight, Regis won her first grand prize by singing Tillie Moreno’s Saan Ako Nagkamali.