Monica Sacay

Monica Sacay
Birth name Ma. Monica Masecampo Cuenco
Born (1994-11-23) November 23, 1994
Cebu City
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2011–2012, 2015-present
Website
Agent Star Magic (2011-2012)
Viva Artists Agency (2015-present)

Maria Monica Cuenco, also known as Monica Cuenco (born November 23, 1994) is the second runner-up of Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar. She is dubbed as "The Charming Biritera of Cebu". She has landed her biggest break to date, bagging the role of Dorina Pineda in an upcoming theater adaptation of classic viva hits "Bituing Walang Ningning" this June 2015.

Early life

Monica lost both of her parents at a very young age. First her dad to cardiac arrest when she was 4 and then her mom to cervical cancer 11 years ago. After that, Monica lived with her aunt in Ormoc City and found several ways to earn her own money. Aside from singing, she also sold puto cheese and siopao to make ends meet.

In 2010, when she was 15, Monica joined the ABS-CBN talent search series, “Star Power: Sharon’s Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar”. Then using the name, Monica Cuenco Sacay, she placed third runner-up while the winner Angeline Quinto in a field that also included Krissel Valdez and K-La Rivera.

The Leyte native was chosen to take on the iconic lead role of Dorina Pineda in an upcoming theater adaptation of the classic drama “Bituing Walang Ningning.”

TV Appearances

2016 Miss World Philippines 2016 Herself GMA Notes
2016 My Only Love Sari-Sari Channel Main Cast
2015 Wattpad Presents: Iska Ispiritista Iska Ispiritista TV5 Main Cast
2015 Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical Dorina Pineda Resorts World Manila/Newport Theater Main Cast
2011 ASAP Rocks Herself ABS-CBN Main Stay Performer/Co-Host
2011 Banana Split Herself ABS-CBN Guest/Segment Player
2011 Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar Herself ABS-CBN 3rd Runner-Up

References

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