# Frencheska Farr

Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr-Jose (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.

## Early life and career

Farr was born in Pasay, Philippines. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque. Her father is of British descent.
She was named the Next Female Big Star along with Geoff Taylor as the Next Male Big Star on the television show "Are You the Next Big Star?". Along with winning the contest, they each received one million pesos (P1,000,000), a condominium unit from Avida, a management contract from GMA Artist Center and a recording contract from GMA Records. After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, she started in various television guestings and shows. She guested at the Christmaserye of GMA Network, Sana Ngayong Pasko. She was also included in SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her Are You the Next Big Star? co-batchmates, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo. In the movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir. Farr is formerly seen in the musical variety show of Party Pilipinas. On September 6, 2015, Farr is also joining to the new Sunday musical program Sunday Central Club with the divas Rachelle Ann Go, Jaya, La Diva, Julie Anne San Jose and Kyla. On January 4, 2016, Farr joins the program Dinggin Mo Oh Dios with Reymond Sajor, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray and Aicelle Santos for the program. On February 21, 2016, Frencheska Farr made a 4th interpretur winner of Sunday Central Club Battle of the Champions.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2009–2010 | BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! | Herself / One of the BandaOke band | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | SOP | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Cheska | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | Herself / Winner | GMA Network |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Reel Love | Herself / Guest Singer | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Celina Fernandez / Sonica | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Rafa | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maynila: Byaheng Puso | Guest / Singer | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maynila: Devoted to You | Via | GMA Network |
| 2012 | One True Love | Violy | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Tinig: A True-to-Life Story of Dulce | Dulce | CBN Asia |
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Dina | GMA Network |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Binoy Henyo | Sandra | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Jenny | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Second Chances | Penny Ampil | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante Story | Lising | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Miriam | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Love vs Dreams | Angely | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Because of You | Molly | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Just Duet | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2016 | New Day | Herself / Guest | CNN Philippines |
| 2016 | Dishkarte of the Day | Herself / Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Alamat (season 2) | Dama / Narrator | GMA Network |

### Films

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Emir | Amelia Florentino |
| 2012 | P.S. I Love You | Sarah |
| 2012 | 143 | |
| 2014 | After Class | |

### Studio album

| Year | Title | Certification | Sales | Track listing |
| 2010 | Inside My Heart Released: 2010 Label: GMA Records | Double Platinum (certified by PARI) | Php 25,000 | Track listing Everytime Sa Pangarap Ko Today I'll See The Sun This Feeling Isama Mo Ako Suddenly It's Magic Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito I Still Haven't Found (What I'm Looking For) Bakit Ikaw Inside My Heart |

## Awards and achievements

| Year | Critics | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | The Next Female Big Star | Won |
| 2010 | 41st GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Performer/ Singer | Won |
| 2011 | Asia Model Festival | Best Female Model | Won |
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress – Emir | Won |

## Television and film theme songs

* Sabihin Mo Sa Akin – (SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Theme Song)
* Hulog ng Langit – with Geoff Taylor (Langit sa Piling Mo Theme Song)
* Reunions – Reunions Theme Song
* Everytime Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts Theme Song
* Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito – Temptation of Wife Theme Song
* Sa Pangarap ko – Alakdana Theme Song
* Suddenly It's Magic – My Valentine Girls Theme Song
* Isama Mo Ako – Captain Barbell Love Theme Song
* Alice Bungisngis – Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Theme Song
* Inside My Heart – Moon Embracing the Sun Theme Song
* Ang Tanging Sinta – Alamat ng Dama de Noche Theme Song
* Kape at Balita – with Frank Magalona (Kape at Balita Theme Song)