Quick Facts
Biography
Shermaine Santiago (born February 15, 1980 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, TV show host, and singer. She appeared in a lot of hit TV shows from GMA Network such as Best Friends, Beh Bote Nga, Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, Mulawin, Impostora, MariMar, Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, Anna KareNina and Carmela. She is currently a co-host in the longest-running late-night variety TV show in the Philippines, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in which she showcase her talent in singing and hosting. Along with German Moreno and John Nite, she is one of the longest-serving hosts of the show. Santiago is also currently appearing in the hit TV show, Sa Piling ni Nanay.
Career
A graduating Broadcasting major in Centro Escolar University, Santiago started singing in hotels and doing lounge performances at the age 16. Around the same time, she appeared in various commercials and decided to try the show business. She auditioned for GMA Network and GMA Network made her sign an exclusive six-month contract. She was given guesting projects in different drama shows and a regular role on the youth-oriented variety show Best Friends. She later appeared in the comedy sitcom Beh Bote Nga.
In 2012, Santiago got her breakthrough role in the drama-fantasy TV show, Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, where she portrayed the villainous femme fatale butterfly Talisay. Her character was killed in a massive explosion in the sky. According to her fellow Walang Tulugan co-host, John Nite, the ratings of the show got higher when Santiago and the host of Walang Tulugan German Moreno started appearing in the show.
In 2013, for her 32nd birthday, she performed Adele's song "Someone Like You" on Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman and received a standing ovation from the audience.
Personal life
Santiago has a son, Tristan Reefe. Her son was baptized by Fr. Steve Tyran at the St. Benedict Church in Don Antonio Heights in Quezon City.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Host/Herself | GMA Network |
| 1999 | Best Friends | Herself | |
| 1999–2003 | Beh Bote Nga | Celine | |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | Mayumi | |
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Marie | |
| 30 Days | Contestant/Herself | ||
| 2004–05 | Mulawin | Oyayi | |
| 2007 | Impostora | Carla | |
| MariMar | Brenda | ||
| 2011 | Iglot | Idang | |
| 2012 | Maynila | ||
| Enchanted Garden | TV5 | ||
| 2012–13 | Cielo de Angelina | GMA Network | |
| Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Talisay | ||
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Elsa De Guzman Story | Sharon | |
| Home Sweet Home | Dessa Buena | ||
| 50 Years with the Master Showman | Herself | ||
| Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Buhay | |||
| Magpakailanman: Hinagpis ng Isang Ina | Flora | ||
| Anna KareNina | Glenda | ||
| Maynila: Heart of Trust | |||
| 2014 | Carmela | Lily Suarez | |
| MARS | Herself/Guest | GMA News TV | |
| Yagit | Ethel Santos † | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Healing Hearts | ||
| MARS | Herself/Guest | GMA News TV | |
| Because of You | Clarisse | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Master Showman's The Final Bow | Herself/Presenter | |
| Magpakailanman: Ang Kriminal na Binuhay ng Diyos | |||
| Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Jelly | ||
| Maynila: Single Dad | |||
| Sa Piling ni Nanay | Joy | ||
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child | Pearl |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Isang Tuka | |
| 2000 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Mayumi |
| Biyaheng Langit | Amanda | |
| Bakit Ba Ganyan? | ||
| Abandonada | Cindy's friend | |
| 2001 | Radyo | Joan |
| Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway | ||
| 2005 | D'Anothers | Ghost |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | El Filibusterismo | Maria |