Yeng Constantino

This name uses Philippine naming customs for married women. The birth maternal family name is Eusebio, the birth paternal family name is Constantino, and the marital name is Asuncion.
Yeng Constantino
Birth name Josephine Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion
Born (1988-12-04) December 4, 1988
Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
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Years active 2006–present
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Website yeng.ph

Josephine "Yeng" Constantino (born December 4, 1988) is a Filipina pop-rock singer-songwriter and actress. In 2006, she won the title "Grand Star Dreamer" in the inaugural season of Pinoy Dream Academy, the Philippine edition of Endemol's reality TV show Star Academy.


Josephine "Yeng" Eusebio Constantino–Asuncion is the youngest of five siblings in the Constantino family. She is a second cousin of television host and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus second runner-up Robi Domingo.[1] Her family was raised as a born-again Christian.[2]

By June 2013, Constantino began a relationship with Victor "Yan" Asuncion, a fellow musician and worship director at Victory Christian Fellowship.[3] In March 2014, after nine months of dating, Constantino announced her engagement to Asuncion through an Instagram post.[4] On February 14, 2015, the couple married at a resort in Tagaytay, Cavite.[5][6] Since September 2015, both Constantino and Asuncion went on vegan diets.[7]

Yeng Constantino will become the ambassador of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on March 1, 2017, to fight traffic congestion in Metro Manila and to serve 17 local government units of Metro Manila during the Presidency of Rodrigo Duterte.

Career

2006–07: Pinoy Dream Academy, career beginnings and Hawak Kamay

On August 27, 2006, Yeng Constantino auditioned for the inaugural season of the singing competition Pinoy Dream Academy. In December, Constantino won the competition after garnering 697,648 votes (37.32%), becoming the first "Grand Star Dreamer", followed by Jay-R Siaboc as the first runner-up.

After winning, Star Records launched Constantino's debut album entitled Salamat (album), containing 10 songs, seven of which were original compositions by Constantino. Her album reached Gold Record status two weeks after its release and then later went Platinum after a month, followed by a "3x Platinum Record" certification several months later.


After the success of her multi-platinum debut album, Star Records produced Constantino's second album. On February 28, 2008, her second album, Journey was launched. The carrier single is "Ikaw Lang Talaga". The album contains 12 tracks, some of which were written by Yeng herself. The album reached Gold status after several months.

2009–12: Lapit and Yeng Versions Live

Lapit, her third studio album, was released digitally via Star Records' official website on October 9, 2009, then later released in physical format in music stores in the Philippines; a week later, the album was pulled due to some technical errors in the album track listing and was re-released before its grand album launch on November 1, 2009. Lapit went on to receive Platinum status.

In March 2010, Constantino began her first regular television hosting stint as co-host of Music Uplate Live, a late-night musical variety show, along with Tutti Caringal, Gee Canlas, and Martin Concio.[8] The show aired on ABS-CBN until September 2011.

On October 5, 2011, Star Records released her first live album, entitled Yeng Versions Live, on which she sings 80's and 90's OPM hits. It was commercially successful and achieved Platinum status shortly after its release.

2013: Transformation and Metamorphosis

She released her fourth studio album entitled Metamorphosis on January 28, 2013. Its first single, "B.A.B.A.Y", was released to radio stations on January 9. The music video for the second single, "Chinito", premiered on May 24 on Myx Channel. It features Filipino actor Enchong Dee as Constatino's love interest. The third single, "Sandata", was released on July 3, 2013.

In November 2013, Yeng released her international single “Better Than Yesterday,” a pop song featuring prominent drums and rap courtesy of Singaporean rapper, actor and radio personality, Sheikh Haikel. The track was produced by Shorya Sharma.

The album reached Gold in December 2014.

2014–15: All About Love and The Voice Kids

She released her fifth album, All About Love, which was her attempt to tackle new genres beyond her pop-rock image.[9] It was released on iTunes on October 30, 2014, and on CD on November 27, 2014.[10] The music video for the first single, "Ikaw", premiered on August 30 on Myx Channel, which also served as a prenuptial with her then-fiancé Yan Asuncion.[11] On December 13, 2015, the album was awarded with Gold and Platinum awards on ASAP for reaching 15,000 sold copies.

In May 2015, Constantino announced that she would co-host the second season of The Voice Kids, alongside Luis Manzano and her cousin Robi Domingo, replacing Alex Gonzaga.[12][13] The season aired on ABS-CBN from June 6 to August 30, 2015.

2016: Tenth year celebrations

In May 2015, Constantino announced plans to release a musical in 2016 that would feature her discography from the past years to celebrate her tenth year in the music industry.[13]

Artistry

Influences

Her early influences include Canadian superstars Alanis Morissette and Avril Lavigne; country music singers LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood; pop punk/rock bands the Ataris, Blink 182, Sum 41, The Starting Line, Coheed and Cambria, Yellowcard and Sandwich; and Filipina rock singers Acel Bisa, Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis.[14]

In November 2014, she admitted on her website that she was a fan of contemporary stars Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams and Avril Lavigne.[15]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Network Role
2016 Pinoy Boyband Superstar ABS-CBN Judge
It's Showtime Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan
2015 The Voice Kids Co-host
Aquino & Abunda Tonight Herself
2010/2011 Music Uplate Live Host
2008 Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 2 - Special Primer
2007 Myx Music Awards 2007 Studio 23
Your Song: "Salamat" ABS-CBN Singer / Cameo
Your Song: "If We Fall In Love"
Your Song: "Cool Off"
Your Song: "Pangarap Lang"
2006 ASAP Performer / Host
Pinoy Dream Academy Contestant

Film

Discography

Studio Albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

  • 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 1)
  • 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 2)
  • 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 3)
  • 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 4)
  • 2007: Star Magic Christmas Album
  • 2007: Judy Ann Santos: Musika ng Buhay Ko
  • 2007: Nagmamahal Kapamilya Album
  • 2008: My Girl OST Album
  • 2008: Musika at Pelikula
  • 2010: 60 Taon ng Musika at Soap Opera Album
  • 2010: i-star 15 Anniversary Collection (The Best of TV and Movie Themes)
  • 2010: Ngayong Pasko Magniningning ang Pilipino (Christmas Songs Compilation)
  • 2011: OPM Number 1's Vol. 2
  • 2011: Bida Best Hits Da Best Album
  • 2011: Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino Album
  • 2012: OPM Number 1's Vol. 3
  • 2012: The Reunion An Eraserheads Tribute Album
  • 2013: Himig Handog P-Pop Lovesongs Album
  • 2014: The Next Step Vol. 2 Album (Academy of Rock)
  • 2014: Star Cinema 20th Commemorative Album
  • 2014: Transforming Love Album (CBN Asia)

Awards and recognition

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

See also

References

  1. ↑ Marasigan, Ruben (June 1, 2015). "Robi Domingo anticipates delay in airing of Pinoy Big Brother because of Toni Gonzaga's wedding". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  2. ↑ Antazo, Balot (March 8, 2008). "Yeng Constantino shares life changes and lessons learned in "Pinoy Dream Academy"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Yeng Constantino proud of first ever boyfriend, rock band singer Yan Asuncion". News5. TV5 Network Inc. July 5, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Yeng Constantino engaged to boyfriend". ABS-CBNnews.com. ABS-CBN Corporation. March 8, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Yeng Constantino and Fiance "Ikaw" Music Video". pinoyambisyoso.com. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Tearful Yeng exchange vows in wedding video". abs-cbnnews.com. February 14, 2015.
  7. ↑ "LOOK: 'Vegan' Yeng frolics in Mauritius in swimwear". ABS-CBNnews.com. ABS-CBN Corporation. December 28, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  8. ↑ Franco, Bernie (March 11, 2010). "Yeng Constantino is ready to host Music Uplate Live". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Yeng Constantino launches her 6th album "All About Love"". myx.ph. November 28, 2014.
  10. ↑ ABS-CBNnews.com. "Bride-to-be Yeng Constantino releases 'love' album | ABS-CBN News". abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  11. ↑ "The story behind Yeng's emotional music video". abs-cbnnews.com. September 5, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Yeng joins Voice Kids as host". The Philippine Star. May 21, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  13. 1 2 Jimenez, Joyce (June 6, 2015). "Yeng Constantino denies 'upstaging' Toni, Alex". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Yeng Constantino". m.facebook.com. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Well, Hello Haters. - Yeng Constantino". yengconstantino.ph. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  16. ↑ Avante, Wells (December 30, 2006). ""Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo" wins 10 trophies in the MMFF Awards Night". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  17. ↑ Antazo, Balot (December 10, 2007). "Yeng Constantino wins two trophies in the 2007 OPM Songhits Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  18. 1 2 "Star Records wins 6 music awards". ABS-CBN News Online. February 9, 2008. Retrieved April 20, 2008.

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Preceded by
First		 Pinoy Dream Academy
Grand Star Dreamer
2006 		Succeeded by
Laarni Lozada
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