Jan Marini Alano is an actress and singer from the Philippines. She started her showbiz career in Ang TV, ABS-CBN's teen-oriented gag/variety show in the early 1990s. As one of the resident singers of the show, Jan honed her talents resulting in television appearances as a performer in various variety shows in the country. She released her eponymous debut album in 1995 with the single "Love Song" highlighting her soulful voice. She was included in the cast of the original soap Mula sa Puso as the lead's best friend. Her appearance in the series paved the way for Jan to play different roles in numerous drama series and specials of the two major networks. She has also appeared in several mainstream and indie films throughout her career. Jan has also performed live at music bars in the Metro. In late 2010, Jan released her sophomore entitled "Once" boasting 11-tracks of both revivals and originals, two of which were penned by Jan herself including the carrier single "White Walls." Her most recent regular appearance for TV was for ABS-CBN's "Pangako Sa'yo".
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Jan is an advocate of natural and organic living, a fitness enthusiast and a homeschooling mom. She is also a blogger and an online influencer. Jan is a Christian. Jan is also running for councilor of District 4.
Marini took a break from years of TV work and singing engagements to build a family with fellow actor Gerard Pizarras. The couple met on the set of the ABS-CBN TV series Mula Sa Puso, where they played an onscreen couple. After dating for three years, the couple married on May 7, 2000.[1] Together they have two kids; Rian (born 2001) and Rain (born 2006).[1]
Year | Album | Songs |
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1994 | Ang TV: The Album |
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Ang TV: The Christmas Album |
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1995 | Jan Marini |
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2010 | Once[2] |
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Year | Title | Character/Role | Studio |
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1995 | Sana Maulit Muli[3] | Melissa | Star Cinema |
1997 | Flames: The Movie[4] | Aida | |
1998 | Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita[5] | Jam | |
1999 | Mula sa Puso: the Movie[5] | Mariel | |
2005 | Bilog[6] | Karina | Grupong Sinehan |
2008 | Ate[7] | A-Mine Entertainment and Reality Films | |
2015 | The Breakup Playlist | Adi | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
Year | Title | Character/Role | Network | Notes |
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1992 | Ang TV[8] | Herself | ABS-CBN | |
Ready, Get Set, Go | Herself/Guest | |||
Mr. Kupido | "I'll Be There" | |||
Sa Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself | |||
1995 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself | ||
Star Drama Presents | *Appeared in several episodes | |||
1996 | Flames | *Appeared in several episodes | ||
Viva Spotlight | GMA Network | *Appeared in few episodes | ||
Calvento Files | ABS-CBN | *Appeared in few episodes | ||
1997 | Mula Sa Puso[9] | Mariel | ||
2001 | Kahit Kailan | Tuding | GMA Network | |
2004 | Leya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Ilalim Ng Lupa | Delia | ||
Magpakailanman | *Appeared in few episodes | |||
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Letty | |||
2007 | MariMar | DSWD officer | ||
Impostora[10] | Gemma | |||
2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | ABS-CBN | "Lupa"[11] | |
2009 | "Bola"[12] | |||
May Bukas Pa | Fely Aragon | |||
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?[13] | Gemma Estrella | GMA Network | ||
2010 | Beauty Queen | |||
Pilyang Kerubin | Marissa | |||
Bantatay | Charlene | |||
Mara Clara | Virginia/Barang | ABS-CBN | ||
2011 | Magic Palayok | GMA Network | ||
Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit | Sonia Tercero | |||
Spooky Nights: Sumpa | ||||
2012 | Biritera | Mariel Arcega | ||
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2012 TV series)[8] | Consuelo Villavicer | |||
2013 | Magpakailanman: The Louise de los Reyes Story | Elvie Perido | ||
2013–2014 | Honesto | Rebecca | ABS-CBN | |
2014–2015 | Strawberry Lane | Rebecca "Bebs" Rosales | GMA Network | |
2015 | Flordeliza | Joan | ABS-CBN | |
Pangako Sa 'Yo | Lourdes Magbanua Buenavista | |||
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PO3 Maricel Marquez | |||
2016 | Wansapanataym | ABS-CBN | ||
Pepito Manaloto | GMA Network | |||
2017 | Trops | Ces | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Cathy | Episode: Ang Alamat Ng Durian | ||
2020 | A Soldier's Heart | ABS-CBN | ||
2020 | Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan | Donna Garcia | ABS-CBN | |
Year | Title | Character/Role |
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2019 | The Jack Logan Show: #CoffeeAndPolitics[14] | Herself |