Jan Marini
Birth nameJan Marini Alano
Birth dateAugust 12, 1978 (age 48)
Birth placeManila, Philippines
Political partyPDP-Laban (c. 2019)
Other namesJan Marini Pizarras
OccupationActress, singer, blogger
Years active1992–present
SpouseGerard Pizarras

Jan Marini Alano (born August 12, 1978) is an actress and singer from the Philippines.

Life and career

Marini started her showbiz career as one of the resident singers on Ang TV, ABS-CBN's teen-oriented gag/variety show in the early 1990s. She subsequently appeared on various other television variety shows. She released her eponymous debut album in 1995 with the single "Love Song". 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 album Once, containing 11 tracks, both cover versions and originals, two of which were written by Marini, including the carrier single "White Walls". Her most recent regular appearance for TV was for ABS-CBN's Pangako Sa 'Yo.

Personal life

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; Brianna (born 2001) and Raine (born 2006).[1]

Discography

YearAlbumSongs
1994Ang TV: The Album
  • Ang TV Theme (ATV cast)
  • Kahiyaan Lang
Ang TV: The Christmas Album
  • Silent Night (with Gio Alvarez, Roselle Nava, Victor Neri, Lindsay Custodio and Alfred Manal)
  • Ang Aking Pamasko (with Lindsay Custodio, Susan Hosseinzadeh, Jessirene Dominguez and Lailani Navarro)
1995Jan Marini
  • Sa Unang Tingin
  • Love Song
  • Because I Understand
  • Pakiusap
  • Now I Know Why
  • Ngayong Kapiling Ka
  • Kung Tunay Pa
  • Give It Time
  • If
  • New Life in Him
2010Once[2]
  • The Same Love
  • Once
  • Maari Ba
  • White Walls
  • Just When I Needed You Most
  • Paano Na
  • The Hardest Thing
  • Do You Love Me
  • Pagdating Ng Bukas
  • So Done
  • Will You Still Love Me

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleCharacter/Role
1995Sana Maulit MuliMelissa
1997Flames: The MovieAida
1998Dahil Mahal na Mahal KitaJam
1999Mula sa Puso: the MovieMariel
2005BilogKarina
2008Ate
2015The Breakup PlaylistAdi

Television

YearTitleCharacter/RoleNotes
1992Ang TV[3]Herself
Ready, Get Set, GoHerself/Guest
Mr. Kupido"I'll Be There"
Sa Linggo nAPO SilaHerself
1995'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila
Star Drama PresentsUnknown
  • Appeared in several episodes
1996Flames
Viva Spotlight
  • Appeared in a few episodes
Calvento Files
1997Mula sa PusoMariel
2002Kahit KailanTuding
2004Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng LupaDelia
Magpakailanman
  • Appeared in few episodes
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka ManLetty
2007MariMarDSWD officer
Impostora[4]Gemma
2008Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?Barbara
Maalaala Mo Kaya"Lupa"[5]
2009Maria Christina "Maricris" Viceral"Bola"[6]
May Bukas PaFely Aragon
Paano Ba ang Mangarap?Gemma Estrella
2010Beauty Queen
Pilyang KerubinMarissa
BantatayCharlene
Mara ClaraVirginia/Barang
2011Magic Palayok
2011–2012Kung Aagawin Mo ang LangitSonia Tercero
2011Spooky Nights: Sumpa
2012BiriteraMariel Arcega
2012–2013Sana ay Ikaw na Nga[3]Consuelo Villavicer
2013Magpakailanman: The Louise de los Reyes StoryElvie Perido
2013–2014HonestoRebecca
2014–2015Strawberry LaneRebecca "Bebs" Rosales
2015FlordelizaJoan
Pangako Sa 'YoLourdes Magbanua Buenavista
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPO3 Maricel Marquez
2016Wansapanataym
Pepito Manaloto
2017TropsCes
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoCathyEpisode: Ang Alamat Ng Durian
2020Paano Kita MapasasalamatanDonna Garcia
2022Abot-Kamay na PangarapKapitana Denoy
2023Tadhana: PenitensyaMirasol
2024MakilingProf. Nora Asero

Internet

YearTitleCharacter/Role
2019The Jack Logan Show: #CoffeeAndPolitics[7]Herself

References

  1. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (August 29, 2012). "Jan Marini Alano on socialite role in Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga: "Kakaloka kasi hindi talaga ako sanay. Hip-hop ako, e!"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  2. ^ "Music". kabayancentral. Archived from the original on August 15, 2001.
  3. ^ "PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived April 18, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Impostora". TV Pinoy. Archived from the original on February 18, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "On Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gina Pareño and Ketchup Eusebio shine in this week's touching episode". ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  6. ^ "Laugh and cry with Vice Ganda's life story on Maalaala Mo Kaya". ABS-CBN.com. Archived July 7, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
  7. ^ "The Jack Logan Show: #CoffeeAndPolitics with Ms. Jan Marini Alano – Episode 1". Entertainment. The Jack Logan Show. Archived from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2019.