# Jan Marini

Jan Marini Alano (born August 12, 1978) is an actress and singer from the Philippines.

## Life and career

Marini started her showbiz career as one of the resident singers on Ang TV, ABS-CBN's teen-oriented gag/variety show in the early 1990s. She subsequently appeared on various other television variety shows. She released her eponymous debut album in 1995 with the single "Love Song". She was included in the cast of the original soap Mula sa Puso as the lead's best friend. Her appearance in the series paved the way for Jan to play different roles in numerous drama series and specials of the two major networks. She has also appeared in several mainstream and indie films throughout her career. Jan has also performed live at music bars in the Metro. In late 2010, Jan released her sophomore album Once, containing 11 tracks, both cover versions and originals, two of which were written by Marini, including the carrier single "White Walls". Her most recent regular appearance for TV was for ABS-CBN's Pangako Sa 'Yo.

## Personal life

Marini took a break from years of TV work and singing engagements to build a family with fellow actor Gerard Pizarras. The couple met on the set of the ABS-CBN TV series Mula Sa Puso, where they played an onscreen couple. After dating for three years, the couple married on May 7, 2000. Together they have two kids; Rian (born 2001) and Rain (born 2006).

## Discography

| Year | Album | Songs |
| 1994 | Ang TV: The Album | Ang TV Theme (ATV cast) Kahiyaan Lang |
| 1994 | Ang TV: The Christmas Album | Silent Night (with Gio Alvarez, Roselle Nava, Victor Neri, Lindsay Custodio and Alfred Manal) Ang Aking Pamasko (with Lindsay Custodio, Susan Hosseinzadeh, Jessirene Dominguez and Lailani Navarro) |
| 1995 | Jan Marini | Sa Unang Tingin Love Song Because I Understand Pakiusap Now I Know Why Ngayong Kapiling Ka Kung Tunay Pa Give It Time If New Life in Him |
| 2010 | Once | The Same Love Once Maari Ba White Walls Just When I Needed You Most Paano Na The Hardest Thing Do You Love Me Pagdating Ng Bukas So Done Will You Still Love Me |

## Filmography
### Movies

| Year | Title | Character/Role | Studio |
| 1995 | Sana Maulit Muli | Melissa | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Flames: The Movie | Aida | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita | Jam | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Mula sa Puso: the Movie | Mariel | Star Cinema |
| 2005 | Bilog | Karina | Grupong Sinehan |
| 2008 | Ate | | A-Mine Entertainment and Reality Films |
| 2015 | The Breakup Playlist | Adi | Star Cinema and Viva Films |

### Television

| Year | Title | Character/Role | Network | Notes |
| 1992 | Ang TV | Herself | ABS-CBN | |
| 1992 | Ready, Get Set, Go | Herself/Guest | ABS-CBN | |
| 1992 | Mr. Kupido | | ABS-CBN | "I'll Be There" |
| 1992 | Sa Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself | ABS-CBN | |
| 1995 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself | ABS-CBN | |
| 1995 | Star Drama Presents | Unknown | ABS-CBN | *Appeared in several episodes |
| 1996 | Flames | Unknown | ABS-CBN | *Appeared in several episodes |
| 1996 | Viva Spotlight | Unknown | GMA Network | *Appeared in a few episodes |
| 1996 | Calvento Files | Unknown | ABS-CBN | *Appeared in a few episodes |
| 1997 | Mula sa Puso | Mariel | ABS-CBN | |
| 2002 | Kahit Kailan | Tuding | GMA Network | |
| 2004 | Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa | Delia | GMA Network | |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman | | GMA Network | *Appeared in few episodes |
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Letty | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | MariMar | DSWD officer | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Impostora | Gemma | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? | Barbara | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | ABS-CBN | "Lupa" |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | ABS-CBN | "Bola" |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Fely Aragon | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Paano Ba ang Mangarap? | Gemma Estrella | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Beauty Queen | | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Marissa | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Bantatay | Charlene | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Mara Clara | Virginia/Barang | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | | GMA Network | |
| 2011–2012 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit | Sonia Tercero | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: Sumpa | | GMA Network | |
| 2012 | Biritera | Mariel Arcega | GMA Network | |
| 2012–2013 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Consuelo Villavicer | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Louise de los Reyes Story | Elvie Perido | GMA Network | |
| 2013–2014 | Honesto | Rebecca | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014–2015 | Strawberry Lane | Rebecca "Bebs" Rosales | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Flordeliza | Joan | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Lourdes Magbanua Buenavista | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PO3 Maricel Marquez | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Wansapanataym | | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Pepito Manaloto | | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Trops | Ces | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Cathy | GMA Network | Episode: Ang Alamat Ng Durian |
| 2020 | Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan | Donna Garcia | ABS-CBN | |
| 2022 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Kapitana Denoy | GMA Network | |
| 2023 | Tadhana: Penitensya | Mirasol | GMA Network | |
| 2024 | Makiling | Prof. Nora Asero | GMA Network | |

## Internet

| Year | Title | Character/Role |
| 2019 | The Jack Logan Show: #CoffeeAndPolitics | Herself |