Janella Salvador

Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador(Tagalog:[dʒaˈnɛlɐ]; born March 30, 1998) is a Filipino actress and singer. Debuting in the hit morning dramaBe Careful with My Heart(2012–2014), she followed with leading roles inOh My G!(2015),Born for You(2016),So Connected(2018),The Killer Bride(2019–2020) andDarna(2022–2023) asMars RavelosupervillainValentina. Her awards include threePMPC Star Awards, aFAMAS AwardandPrincess of Philippine Television.
Janella Salvador was born inCebuand raised inSan JuaninMetro Manila.
Her parents areWest Endmusical actress Jenine Desiderio and Juan Miguel Salvador,Awit Awardwinning songwriterand former lead singer of Rage Band.
She has a half-brother and two step siblings.
Salvador has expressed interest in performing arts at a young age.Between 2008 and 2009, she represented the Philippines in a world trade fair inSeoul, Korea. She appeared on stage in venues such asMeralco Theater, her first lead role being the school musicalPaul! Paul!After guesting onEat Bulaga'sSa Pula Sa Puti, management directors Manny Valera andStar Magic'sJohnny Manahansigned her a contract as their talent.Her official acting debut came in 2012 through the hitdaytime drama,Be Careful With My Heart, which aired until 2014.Salvador's character, middle daughter Nikki Grace Lim, was widely known for herTaglishcatchphrases.Winning newcomer awards, she would become one of the youngest faces ofGarnierskin care.
In 2013, she was officially launched as part ofStar Magic Circle 2013.Salvador signed film contracts withRegal EntertainmentandStar Cinema, both in 2014.
ABS-CBNin 2015 cast Salvador in her first leading role inOh My G!as an orphan who blames God for the trials in her life.On July 1, Salvador released herdebut album, which eventually becamecertified platinumbyPARI.After being selected to interpret the theme song "Happily Ever After" forHong Kong Disneyland's10th anniversary,she made her film debut in directorJun Lana'sHaunted Mansion. The film was a top grosser at the41st Metro Manila Film Festivaland won Salvador theNew Actress of the Year.
In 2016, she had her second major lead TV role through the music-based dramaBorn for YouwithElmo Magalona. Salvador portrays an aspiring musician who studies and works inTokyo.In the soundtrack, she released her first Japanese language songs.Salvador was announced to work withDisneya third time following her Disney in Concert,Kia Theatreperformance with a Philippine exclusive version ofMoana's "How Far I'll Go".
2017 came her first solo concert Super Janella.The same year, Salvador would appear inTopel Lee's ensemble filmBloody Crayons. It was announced Salvador would be cast incrime dramaThe Good Son(formerlyKung Kailangan Mo Ako) but following major script changes, announced she would step down from the role.She then accepted to join Himig Handog a third time through the Karlo Zabala penned song "Wow Na Feelings" which won 4th Best Song andTFC's Global Choice Award.By 2018, she headlined two films. Following a portrayal as a singingmermaidinfantasy filmMy Fairy Tail Love Story, she would garner praise as a love-struck waitress in directorJason Paul Laxamana's rom-comSo Connected.
In 2019, Salvador returned to the small screen after three years throughgothic thrillerThe Killer Bride. Her role as Emma, amortuarycosmetologistwho becomes possessed by the town's spirit won her Princess of Philippine Television at the nationalBox Office Entertainment Awards.By year end, Salvador starred opposite veteran actressMaricel Sorianoin filmThe Heiress,which was based on the Philippinebarangfolklore.In 2020 she appeared inTren, the second highest rating episode ofMaalaala Mo Kayafor the year. She played Aira, a university student who reconciles with her past lover.
On November 19, 2021, she was confirmed assupervillainValentina / Regina VanguardiainMars Ravelo'sDarna, to be directed byChito S. Roño. After months of stunt training, the series premiered in August 2022 and concluded February 2023.Her supporting role inDerick Cabrido's 2023 filmMallarigained her aMetro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actressnomination.
In July 2023, she also concludedprincipal photographyin Hong Kong for the internationalromancefilmUnder Parallel Skies. She stars opposite Thai actorWin Metawin, with direction byKita KitadirectorSigrid Andrea Bernardo. It had its world premiere at the17th Asian Film Awards, its nationwide theatrical release in thePhilippineson April 17,Singaporeon May, 1 andThailandon May 9 2024, as well as limited screening in Laos, Cambodia, UAE and Vietnam.Salvador had her third renewal for an exclusive contract withABS-CBNon February 23, 2024, marking 12 years with the network.ForPride Month2024, Salvador released a music video for her songHey Youthat features asapphicromantic storyline.Extended screenings forUnder Parallel Skieslasted until October 2024 in Japan.
She was previously in a relationship withFilipino-BritishactorMarkus Paterson.
On October 20, 2020, she gave birth to their son Jude inBath, Somerset, England.