Jessica Villarubin (; born May 14, 1996) is a Filipino singer. She emerged victorious as the third grand champion of GMA's singing competition, The Clash. As an artist under GMA Network, Villarubin is currently seen in variety show All-Out Sundays, as one of the "Divas of the Queendom".
Personal life and career Early beginnings; The Clash journey Hailing from Cebu, Villarubin's beginnings as the breadwinner of her family only fueled her determination to chase her dreams. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, she ventured to Manila with the hope of securing a better future for her family through her passion for singing.
She emerged as the Grand Champion of the Philippine reality singing competition The Clash with praise for her performances and perseverance.
In the grand finals of the competition, Villarubin faced off against fellow competitor, Jennie Gabriel, in a one-on-one showdown. With her personal rendition of Wency Cornejo's "Habang May Buhay" and Jennie's emotive performance of Celine Dion's "All by Myself", the two singers contested for the crown. In the end, Villarubin won and in her historic victory, Villarubin not only secured the title of Grand Champion of The Clash, but also walked away with an impressive array of prizes, including an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, a brand new car, one million cash, and a house and lot. As the ultimate celebration of her triumph, she performed her winning song "Ako Naman" which was composed by one of the judges of the show, Christian Bautista, as her debut single. It was a momentous occasion for Villarubin, as it marked her first-ever performance on national television.
Breakthrough Villarubin is now regularly showcasing her vocal abilities as a mainstay of the popular variety show, All-Out Sundays. She shares the stage with a mix of both established and emerging artists. A standout segment in All-Out Sundays is "Divas of the Queendom", where Villarubin takes the stage alongside renowned artists in the Philippine music industry, including Julie Anne San Jose, Aicelle Santos, Rita Daniela and the likes of Hannah Precillas, Thea Astley, and Mariane Osabel. A concert titled Queendom: Live was held on December 2, 2023 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Villarubin is casually guesting on various GMA shows such as Sarap, 'Di Ba?, The Boobay and Tekla Show, and TiktoClock. She also participated in comedy skits and singing popular songs while taking on new challenges.
In 2022, Villarubin made a collaboration with Katrina Velarde, as they covered Celine Dion's "I Surrender", which she also performed in the finals of The Clash. Their cover went viral online.
In February 2024, she became a judge in TiktoClock'''s revival of 1988 amateur singing competition Tanghalan ng Kampeon'', along with OPM hitmaker Renz Verano, The Juans vocalist Carl Guevarra, Daryl Ong, Bugoy Drilon, Mark Bautista, Hannah Precillas and Mariane Osabel.
Discography +SinglesYearTitleFeatured artistComposer(s)LabelNotes2022HilingN/ARina L. Mercado and Simon L. TanGMA PlaylistTheme song of Start-Up PHIkaw Lang Ang IibiginVehnee SaturnoGMA MusicLocal theme song of Put Your Head on My Shoulder2021Agimat ng AgilaGarrett BoldenNatasha L. Correos John Roque and Jojo Tawasil Nones (additional lyrics)GMA PlaylistTheme song of the series with the same titleWalang HangganN/ANatasha L. CorreosTheme song of Nagbabagang LuhaBeautifulMarie Elisha RodriguezGMA MusicAko NamanChristian BautistaThe Clash season 3 victory song +AlbumsYearTitleTrackLabelNotes2022Wish Ko Lang! 20 Years: Original SoundtrackIsang PagkakamaliGMA PlaylistPrima Donnas: Original SoundtrackHuwag Kang SusukoTheme song of Prima Donnas season 2 (Originally performed by Golden Cañedo for the first season)
Filmography +TelevisionYearTitleRoleNotes2024It's ShowtimeHerselfGuestAmazing EarthTiktoClock: Tanghalan ng KampeonJudge2023NCAA Season 99: Opening CeremonyPerformer2023; 2024Fast Talk with Boy AbundaGuest2023The Clash season 5Season 3 grand champion / Guest / Non-competition performer2022–23Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo DaejeonPerformer / Co-host2022; 2023; 2024TiktoClockGuest Performer / Player2022NCAA Season 98: Opening CeremonyPerformerShopee 9.9. Super Shopping Day TV SpecialEat Bulaga!Guest (Bawal Judgemental segment)NCAA Season 98: GMA NCAA All-Star Basketball GamePerformerNCAA Season 97: Opening CeremonyFamily Feud PhilippinesContestant / Team All-Out Sundays2021–22Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year SpecialPerformer2021Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas SpecialThe Clash season 4Season 3 grand champion / Guest / Non-competition performer2021; 2022–presentThe Boobay and Tekla ShowGuest (2021–22; 2023); Co-host / Mema Squad member (since 2022)2021; 2022Sarap 'Di Ba?Guest2021NCAA Season 96: Opening CeremonyPerformer2020–21Kapuso Countdown to 2021: The GMA New Year Special2020The Clash Christmas Special: Pasko Para Sa Lahat 2020; 2021–presentAll-Out SundaysGuest (2020); Performer / Co-host / Various roles (since 2021)2020The Clash season 3Contestant / Grand Champion2020; 2021; 2022Mars Pa MoreGuest
Concert DateTitleCo-headlinersVenueRef.December 2, 2023Queendom: LiveJulie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Thea Astley, Mariane OsabelNewport Performing Arts Theater
Awards YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult202235th Awit AwardsBest Performance by a New Female Recording ArtistAko Naman 2023National Customer's Choice Annual Awards Outstanding New Female Recording Artist References
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