# Jovit Baldivino

Jovit Lasin Baldivino (October 16, 1993 – December 9, 2022) was a Filipino singer and actor. He was the first winner of the reality talent competition show Pilipinas Got Talent in 2010.

## Early life

Jovit Lasin Baldivino was born on October 16, 1993, to Hilario and Cristeta Baldivino. He came from a poor family living in Batangas. He had four siblings, one of whom died in March 2020. He used to sell siomai at a market after school to sustain his studies and help his family.

## Career

Baldivino would sing as a guest at birthday parties. In 2010, he joined the first season of the multi-talent game show Pilipinas Got Talent as a singer, with the intention to use prize money to help deliver his family out of poverty. At that time, he was a high school student, both of his parents were jobless, and his father was recovering from tuberculosis. He won the grand final of the talent competition by performing a cover of "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen. He was later named the "Promising Recording/Performer Artist of the Year" at the 2011 Box Office Entertainment Awards.
After his success at Pilipinas Got Talent, he went on to release his own albums. Among his songs are "Pusong Bato" and "Ika'y Mahal Pa Rin". "Ika'y Mahal Pa Rin" was originally sung by band Rockstar 2 and composed by Vehnee Saturno, which was the theme song of ABS-CBN's television series Angelito: Batang Ama (including its sequel Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto), while "Pusong Bato" was originally composed and performed by Renee dela Rosa and his band Alon, which was included as part of the soundtrack for fellow ABS-CBN television series Juan dela Cruz. Other songs he covered include "Faithfully" by Journey and "Always" by Bon Jovi.
His final television appearance would be as a contestant for Team Fourda Win on the November 28, 2022, episode of GMA's Family Feud.

## Personal life

Baldivino pursued a degree in criminology at the Batangas State University. He wanted to be a lawyer just like his godfather.
Baldivino fathered a daughter with his girlfriend Laurice Khaye Bermillo. After separating from Bermillo, Baldivino entered into a relationship with Shara Chavez which lasted from September 2015 to February 2017. They had a daughter from whom Baldivino became estranged after the couple broke up. Prior to his death, he was engaged to Camille Ann Miguel.

## Health problems and death

On December 3, 2022, Baldivino was rushed to the Jesus of Nazareth Hospital in Batangas City after he experienced difficulty of breathing after performing a song during a Christmas party. He subsequently suffered a mild hemorrhagic stroke, and fell into a coma after an operation. He never regained consciousness and eventually died due to a brain aneurysm on December 9, 2022. He was buried beside the grave of his younger brother Justine on December 14 at the Paradise View Memorial Garden in Padre Garcia, Batangas. He was 29 years old.

## Discography
### Studio albums

List of Jovit Baldivino's studio albums :
| Album | Year | Record label | Certification |
| Faithfully | 2010 | Star Records | PARI: Triple platinum |
| I'd Do Anything for Love | 2011 | Star Records | PARI: Platinum |
| OPM Greatest Hits Volume One | 2012 | Star Records | PARI: Triple platinum |
| Jukebox | 2015 | Star Records | |

### Compilation albums

| Album | Year | Record label | Reference(s) |
| Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs | 2013 | Star Records | |
| Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs | 2014 | Star Records | |

## Filmography
### Television

List of performances and appearances by Jovit Baldivino on television :
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2010 | Pilipinas Got Talent (season 1) | Himself/grand winner (First television appearance) | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2022 | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | 1DOL | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Growing Up | Brando | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | We Love OPM | Himself/member of Tres Kantos | ABS-CBN |
| 2022 | Family Feud | Himself/contestant of Team Fourda Win (final television appearance) | GMA Network |

## Awards

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Result | Reference(s) |
| 2011 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Promising Singer/Performer | Won | |