One of the most well-known showbiz figures in the Philippines is Sharon Cuneta, a renowned singer, and actress named “Megastar.” She has published forty music albums and has appeared in more than fifty films and ten television programs. As an actor, she has had 23 nominations and ten wins, including those for the esteemed Golden Screen T.V. Awards and FAMAS award.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Sharon Cuneta |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 57 years old |
| Birth Date: | January 6, 1966 |
| Birth Place: | Pasay, Philippines |
| Nationality: | Philippine |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Weight: | 58 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | Francis Pangilinan (m. 1996), Gabby Concepcion (m. 1984–1987) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (KC Concepcion, Frankie Pangilinan, Miel Pangilinan, and Miguel Samuel Mateo Pangilinan) |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Sharon Cuneta Lesbian? | No |
| Profession: | Actress and singer |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $12 million |
| Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Early Life & Biography
Pablo Cuneta and Elaine Gamboa welcomed Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan into the world on January 6, 1966 in Santa Mesa, Manila, the Philippines. Her mother was a stay-at-home mom, while her father was the former mayor of Pasay. Helen Gamboa, her aunt, was a well-known singer and actress.
Cuneta listened to her father’s record collection for most of her childhood years in Dasmarinas Village, Makati. She sang her aunt’s songs as a little youngster when she performed on Ike Lozada’s show.
Cuneta attended St. Paul College in Pasig before finishing high school at the International School of Manila. To pursue a career in music, she decided to leave school at the age of 14.
Sharon Cuneta Age, Height, Weight
Sharon Cuneta was born on January 6, 1966, and is 57 years old as of 2024. She weighs 58 kilograms and stands 1.67 meters tall. C
Personal Life
In 1981, Sharon Cuneta began dating Gabby Concepcion, the star of her first film Dear Heart. They are the joint parents of KC Concepcion, a daughter. At the Manila Cathedral, the couple exchanged vows in 1984. In 1993, the couple got divorced.
She wed the politician Francis Pangilinan in 1996. Frankie, Miel, and Miguel Samuel Mateo Pangilinan are the couple’s three children.
Career
When she recorded her first single, “Tawag ng Pag-big,” at 12, Sharon Cuneta began her musical career. She recorded the song “Mr. DJ” in 1978, a big hit that earned her the moniker “D.J.’s Pet.” She later put out a number of successful singles, including “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko,” “Naaalala Ka,” “I-Swing Mo Ako,” and many others.
Together with her future husband, Gabby Concepcion, Cuneta acted in her first film, Dear Heart, in 1981. Later, the two co-starred in many additional movies, such as P.S. I Love You, My Only Love, and many others. Along with her aunt Helen Gamboa, she hosted the television program Call Us Two for Entertainment in addition to her acting career.
The Sharon Cuneta Show, one of the longest-running musical variety shows on Philippine television, debuted with Cuneta as its host the following year. She appeared in the 1985 hit film Bituing Walang Ningning, which brought her numerous honors, including the 1986 FAMAS Awards. She has received recognition and several prizes for the movie Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin.
When she teamed up with well-known performers like Robin Padilla, Fernando Poe Jr., Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr., and Rudy Fernandez for multiple successful films, she strengthened her position as box office king. Cuneta produced the family drama film “Madrasta” in 1996, which helped her win the best actress prize from every significant national awarding body, including a GrandSlam.
Later, she stopped acting in films but continued to participate in several television programs, including Sharon, her talk show. She made an appearance in Caregiver, the fifth-highest grossing movie of 2008, in which she also starred.
Cuneta also hosts numerous television programs, including The Mega and the Songwriter, Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid, and The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.
Achievements & Awards
In her successful career, Sharon Cuneta has garnered several accolades. She won the KOMOPB Awards, FAMAS Awards, and FAP Awards in 1984. She won the Gawad Urian, the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, and the People’s Choice Awards in 1997.
For her work in the movie Magkapatid, Cuneta received the Metro Manila Film Festival Award in 2002. She earned the FAMAS Award and People’s Choice Award the following year for her work in Crying Ladies film. She has also won multiple GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards and a Gawad Genio Award.
Sharon Cuneta Net Worth in 2024
Sharon Cuneta projected net worth as of February 2024 is above $12 million. She amassed this enormous fortune because of her flourishing career as an actress and singer.
She holds the distinction of having the most Box Office Queen of R.P. Movies titles and is one of the most successful Filipina actors.
Cuneta is now the nation’s highest-paid and most successful celebrity endorsement because of her prominence in the advertising industry. She has many sponsors, including electronics manufacturers, cosmetics brands, fast food restaurants, banks, and numerous other businesses.
She committed to a $21 million deal with the TV5 network in 2011. Additionally, Cuneta appears at several live occasions, concerts, and stage productions, which contribute significantly to her rising net worth.
One of the most renowned artists in the world is Sharon Cuneta. She also owns a three-hectare farm in Alfonso, Cavite, many residential real estate businesses, a lifestyle magazine called Sharon at Home, and other publications.
