# Jessica Villarubin

Jessica Villarubin (Tagalog:; born May 14, 1996) is a Filipino singer. She emerged victorious as the third grand champion of GMA's singing competition, The Clash. As an artist under GMA Network, Villarubin is currently seen in variety show All-Out Sundays, as one of the "Divas of the Queendom".

## Personal life and career
### Early beginnings; The Clash journey

Hailing from Cebu. Villarubin's humble beginnings as the breadwinner of her family only fueled her determination to chase her dreams. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, she bravely ventured to Manila with the hope of securing a better future for her family through her passion for singing.
With her powerful performances and unwavering perseverance, she emerged as the Grand Champion of the Philippine reality singing competition The Clash, solidifying her place as one of the country's most talented and inspiring voices.
In the grand finals of the competition, Villarubin stood tall as she faced off against fellow competitor, Jennie Gabriel, in a heart-stopping one-on-one showdown. With her powerful rendition of Wency Cornejo's "Habang May Buhay" and Jennie's emotive performance of Celine Dion's "All by Myself", the two singers delivered an unforgettable and intense battle for the crown. In the end, Villarubin's exceptional singing techniques and unmatched stamina shone through the competition. In her historic victory, Villarubin not only secured the title of Grand Champion of The Clash, but also walked away with an impressive array of prizes, including an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, a brand new car, one million cash, and a house and lot. As the ultimate celebration of her triumph, she performed her winning song "Ako Naman" which was composed by one of the judges of the show, Christian Bautista, as her debut single. It was a momentous occasion for Villarubin, as it marked her first-ever performance on national television. Her hard work, dedication, and raw talent have truly paid off, as she emerged as one of the most promising singers in the Philippines.

### Breakthrough

Villarubin is now regularly showcasing her incredible vocal abilities as a mainstay of the popular variety show, All-Out Sundays. She shares the stage with a mix of both established and emerging artists. A standout segment in All-Out Sundays is "Divas of the Queendom", where Villarubin takes the stage alongside some of the most renowned artists in the Philippine music industry, including Julie Anne San Jose, Aicelle Santos, Rita Daniela and the likes of Hannah Precillas, Thea Astley, and Mariane Osabel. Audiences are consistently awestruck by their performances, as they confidently stand out among their peers, cementing their status as highly talented and inspiring singers in the industry. A concert titled Queendom: Live was held on December 2, 2023 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Villarubin is casually guesting on various GMA shows such as Sarap, 'Di Ba?, The Boobay and Tekla Show, and TiktoClock. She also participated in comedy skits and singing popular songs while taking on new challenges.
In 2022, Villarubin made a collaboration with Katrina Velarde, as they covered Celine Dion's "I Surrender", which she also performed in the finals of The Clash. Their cover went viral online.
In February 2024, she became a judge in TiktoClock's revival of 1988 amateur singing competition Tanghalan ng Kampeon, along with OPM hitmaker Renz Verano, The Juans vocalist Carl Guevarra, Daryl Ong, Bugoy Drilon, Mark Bautista, Hannah Precillas and Mariane Osabel.

## Discography

Singles :
| Year | Title | Featured artist | Composer(s) | Label | Notes |
| 2022 | Hiling | N/A | Rina L. Mercado and Simon L. Tan | GMA Playlist | Theme song of Start-Up PH |
| 2022 | Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin | N/A | Vehnee Saturno | GMA Music | Local theme song of Put Your Head on My Shoulder |
| 2021 | Agimat ng Agila | Garrett Bolden | Natasha L. Correos John Roque and Jojo Tawasil Nones (additional lyrics) | GMA Playlist | Theme song of the series with the same title |
| 2021 | Walang Hanggan | N/A | Natasha L. Correos | GMA Playlist | Theme song of Nagbabagang Luha |
| 2021 | Beautiful | N/A | Marie Elisha Rodriguez | GMA Music | |
| 2021 | Ako Naman | N/A | Christian Bautista | GMA Music | The Clash season 3 victory song |
Albums :
| Year | Title | Track | Label | Notes | Ref. |
| 2022 | Wish Ko Lang! 20 Years: Original Soundtrack | Isang Pagkakamali | GMA Playlist | | |
| 2022 | Prima Donnas: Original Soundtrack | Huwag Kang Susuko | GMA Playlist | Theme song of Prima Donnas season 2 (Originally performed by Golden Cañedo for the first season) | |

## Filmography

Television :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Herself | Guest | Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network GTV |
| 2024 | Amazing Earth | Herself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2024 | TiktoClock: Tanghalan ng Kampeon | Herself | Judge | GMA Network |
| 2023 | NCAA Season 99: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2023; 2024 | Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Herself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2023 | The Clash season 5 | Herself | Season 3 grand champion / Guest / Non-competition performer | GMA Network |
| 2022–23 | Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon | Herself | Performer / Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2022; 2023; 2024 | TiktoClock | Herself | Guest Performer / Player | GMA Network |
| 2022 | NCAA Season 98: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GTV |
| 2022 | Shopee 9.9. Super Shopping Day TV Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself | Guest (Bawal Judgemental segment) | GMA Network |
| 2022 | NCAA Season 98: GMA NCAA All-Star Basketball Game | Herself | Performer | GTV |
| 2022 | NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GTV |
| 2022 | Family Feud Philippines | Herself | Contestant / Team All-Out Sundays | GMA Network |
| 2021–22 | Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2021 | The Clash season 4 | Herself | Season 3 grand champion / Guest / Non-competition performer | GMA Network |
| 2021; 2022–present | The Boobay and Tekla Show | Herself | Guest (2021–22; 2023); Co-host / Mema Squad member (since 2022) | GMA Network |
| 2021; 2022 | Sarap 'Di Ba? | Herself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2021 | NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GTV |
| 2020–21 | Kapuso Countdown to 2021: The GMA New Year Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2020 | The Clash Christmas Special: Pasko Para Sa Lahat | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2020; 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Herself | Guest (2020); Performer / Co-host / Various roles (since 2021) | GMA Network |
| 2020 | The Clash season 3 | Herself | Contestant / Grand Champion | GMA Network |
| 2020; 2021; 2022 | Mars Pa More | Herself | Guest | GMA Network |

## Concert

| Date | Title | Co-headliners | Venue | Ref. |
| December 2, 2023 | Queendom: Live | Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Thea Astley, Mariane Osabel | Newport Performing Arts Theater | |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | 35th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist | Ako Naman | Won | |
| 2023 | National Customer's Choice Annual Awards | Outstanding New Female Recording Artist | | Won | |