# Shermaine Santiago

Shermaine Santiago (born February 16, 1980, in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino actress, TV show host, and singer. She appeared in a lot of hit TV shows from GMA Network such as Best Friends, Beh Bote Nga, Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, Mulawin, Impostora, MariMar, Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, Anna KareNina and Carmela. She was also a co-host in the longest-running late-night variety TV show in the Philippines, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in which she showcase her talent in singing and hosting. Along with German Moreno and John Nite, she was one of the longest-serving hosts of the show. Santiago is also currently appearing in the hit TV show, Kapag Nahati ang Puso.

## Career

A graduating Broadcasting major in Centro Escolar University, Santiago started singing in hotels and doing lounge performances at the age 16. Around the same time, she appeared in various commercials and decided to try the show business. She auditioned for GMA Network and GMA Network made her sign an exclusive six-month contract. She was given guesting projects in different drama shows and a regular role on the youth-oriented variety show Best Friends. She later appeared in the comedy sitcom Beh Bote Nga.
In 2012, Santiago got her breakthrough role in the drama-fantasy TV show, Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, where she portrayed the villainous femme fatale butterfly Talisay. Her character was killed in a massive explosion in the sky. According to her fellow Walang Tulugan co-host, John Nite, the ratings of the show got higher when Santiago and the host of Walang Tulugan German Moreno started appearing in the show.
In 2013, for her 32nd birthday, she performed Adele's song "Someone Like You" on Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman and received a standing ovation from the audience.

## Personal life

Santiago has a son, Tristan Reese M. Eugenio. Her son was baptized by Fr. Steve Tyran at the St. Benedict Church in Don Antonio Heights in Quezon City.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1999–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Herself/Host | GMA Network |
| 1999 | Best Friends | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1999–2003 | Beh Bote Nga | Celine | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | Mayumi | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Marie | GMA Network |
| 2004 | 30 Days | Herself/Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2004–05 | Mulawin | Oyayi (Taguba) | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Impostora | Carla | GMA Network |
| 2007 | MariMar | Brenda Guillermo | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Iglot | Idang | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maynila | | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Enchanted Garden | | TV5 |
| 2012–13 | Cielo de Angelina | | GMA Network |
| 2012–13 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Talisay | GMA Network |
| 2013–2016 | 50 Years with the Master Showman | Herself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Elsa De Guzman Story | Dr. Sharon | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Dessa Buena | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Buhay | | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Hinagpis ng Isang Ina | Flora | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Glenda | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maynila: Heart of Trust | | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Carmela | Lily Suarez | GMA Network |
| 2014 | MARS | Herself/Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2014 | Yagit | Ethel Santos | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Healing Hearts | Nimfa's friend | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Mars | Herself/Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2015 | Because of You | Clarisse | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Master Showman's The Final Bow | Herself/Presenter | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Ang Kriminal na Binuhay ng Diyos | Sonia Agustin | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Jelly | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: Single Dad | | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Sa Piling ni Nanay | Joy Villegas | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child | Pearl | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Maningning | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Tita Coring | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding Dad | Luding | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Super Ma'am | Linda | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Kapag Nahati ang Puso | Jasmine | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Tadhana | | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Contessa | Fortune teller | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Onanay | Marie Chu | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Dragon Lady | Gigi | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Love You Two | Jean | GMA Network |
| 2019 | The Gift | Bank teller | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Magkaagaw | Ryzza | GMA Network |
| 2020-2021 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Lucy | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Stories from the Heart: Never Say Goodbye | Dr. Darla Delos Reyes | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Agimat ng Agila (season 2) | Carol Llamanzares | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss | Elise Ty | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Regal Studio Presents: Mind the Gap | Carissa | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Wish Ko Lang!: Utangera | Malou | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Unica Hija | Gracia "Mama G" Garcia | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Tiyang Manda | GMA Network GTV |
| 2024–2025 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Leilani "Lani" Baldivino-Matias | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Wish Ko Lang!: Valedictorian | Mildred Montecillo | GMA Network |
| 2025 | My Ilonggo Girl | Shermaine | GMA Network |

### Films

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Isang Tuka | |
| 2000 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Mayumi |
| 2000 | Biyaheng Langit | Amanda |
| 2000 | Bakit Ba Ganyan? | |
| 2000 | Abandonada | Cindy's friend |
| 2001 | Radyo | Joan |
| 2001 | Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway | |
| 2005 | D'Anothers | Ghost |
| 2022 | Day Zero | Frida |
| 2023 | Pinoy Ghost Tales | Josie |

### Theatre

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | El Filibusterismo & Noli Me Tangere | Maria Clara |