| Frencheska Farr-Jose | |
| Caption: | Farr, Attending of Birthday Celebrant on September 2014 |
| Birth Name: | Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr |
| Birth Date: | 1992 9, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Pasay, Philippines |
| Origin: | Las Piñas, Philippines |
| Genre: | OPM, Pop, R&B |
| Alias: | Maqui, Cheska |
| Occupation: | Actress, singer, model |
| Years Active: | 2009–2017 |
| Label: | GMA Music (2009–2016) |
| Associated Acts: | Kyla Rachelle Ann Go La Diva Julie Anne San Jose |
Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr-Jose (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.[1]
Farr was born in Pasay City, Philippines. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque.[2] Her father is of British descent.
She was named the Next Female Big Star along with Geoff Taylor as the Next Male Big Star on the television show "Are You the Next Big Star?". Along with winning the contest, they each received one million pesos (P1,000,000), a condominium unit from Avida, a management contract from GMA Artist Center and a recording contract from GMA Records. After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, she started in various television guestings and shows. She guested at the christmaserye of GMA Network, Sana Ngayong Pasko. She was also included in the defunct SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her co-Are You the Next Big Star? batchmates, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo.[3] In the movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir.[4] Farr is formerly seen in the defunct musical variety show of GMA Network, Party Pilipinas.On September 6, 2015 Frencheska Farr is also joining to the new Sunday musical program Sunday Central Club with the divas Rachelle Ann Go, Jaya, La Diva, Julie Anne San Jose & Kyla. On January 4, 2016 Frencheska joins the program Dinggin Mo Oh Dios with Reymond Sajor, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray & Aicelle Santos for the program. On February 21, 2016 Frencheska Farr made a 4th interpretur winner of Sunday Central Club Battle of the Champions.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Alamat Season 2 | Dama / Narrator | GMA Network |
| Dishkarte of the Day | Herself / Guest | GMA News TV | |
| New Day | CNN Philippines | ||
| Just Duet | Herself / Performer | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Because of You | Molly | |
| Maynila: Love vs Dreams | Angely | ||
| Pari 'Koy | Miriam | ||
| Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante Story | Lising | ||
| Second Chances | Penny Ampil | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Jenny | |
| 2013 | Binoy Henyo | Sandra | |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer | |
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Dina | |
| 2012 | Tinig: A True-to-Life Story of Dulce | Dulce | CBN Asia |
| One True Love | Violy | GMA Network | |
| Maynila: Devoted to You | Via | ||
| Maynila: Byaheng Puso | Guest / Singer | ||
| 2011–2012 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Rafa | |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Celina Fernandez / Sonica | |
| 2010 | Reel Love | Herself / Guest Singer | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Performer | |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | Herself / Winner | |
| Sana Ngayong Pasko | Cheska | ||
| 2009–2010 | SOP | Herself / Performer | |
| BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! | Herself / One of the BandaOke band |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Emir | Amelia Florentino |
| 2012 | P.S. I Love You | Sarah |
| 143 | ||
| 2014 | After Class | |
| Year | Critics | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress – Emir | |
| Asia Model Festival | Best Female Model | ||
| 2010 | Most Promising Performer/ Singer[5] | ||
| 2009 | The Next Female Big Star | ||