Zephanie Dimaranan
Zephanie Odhene Liwag Dimaranan is a Filipino singer-songwriter from Biñan, Laguna, and the winner of the first season of Idol Philippines.
Dimaranan is a member of the girl group J.E.Z. together with Elha Nympha and Janine Berdin.
Early Life
Dimaranan was born and raised in Biñan, Laguna, third of five kids. She described her parents as strict but according to her, she and her siblings learned so much from them. Before joining Idol Philippines, Dimaranan also joined The Voice Kids in 2015 where she was eliminated in the Live Rounds and Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2017 where she lost against the eventual champion Janine Berdin.Career
In 2015, The Voice Kids Season 2 released their album, composed of twelve songs sung by the Semi-finalists including Zephanie with the songs Flashlight and Saan Darating Ang Umaga.Few years after, she started to do some cover songs on her YouTube Channel, one of which is 'Till I Met You, which had garnered more than a million hits since it was uploaded.
In May 2019, her audition on Idol Philippines was aired and immediately hit a million views on YouTube. Since then, her performances in the said TV Show was one of the most viewed performances, until she was hailed as the First Idol Philippines. During the last part of the Final Showdown, the 3 finalists sung their original songs, which were also released on Spotify including her song Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo composed by record producer Jonathan Manalo.
In August 2019, Dimaranan was launched as new regular performer of ASAP Natin 'To and eventually being part of a new segment named The New Gen Champs "J.E.Z", together with Janine Berdin and Elha Nympha.
On September 3, 2019, Zephanie's rendition of Ebe Dancel’s “Bawat Daan” in the TV series ‘The Killer Bride,’ was heard on the teaser trailer for the September 4 episode.The song was released on September 27 in all digital music platforms together with the duet version with Ebe Dancel.
November 16 & 17, Zephanie joined Brian McFadden former Westlife member on his First Major Solo Concert in the Philippines called "Romantic Intimate Concert" at Waterfront Cebu and New Frontier Theater.
Few days after, Zephanie held her first solo concert, November 28, 2019 at the New Frontier Theater with Sarah G, Elha Nympha, Idol Ph Top 4 - Lance, Lucas, Dan and Miguel, Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez as her special guest. and "Pangako Ko", was also released on Youtube as her newest single and it was digitally released on January 24, 2020.
February 7, 2020. She released her first movie themesong "Simpleng Tao" originally sung by Gloc-9 for the movie "James and Pat and Dave".
Zephanie demonstrates her maturity as a singer through her newest single under Star Music “Sabihin Mo Na Lang Kasi,” released last July 24, 2020.
in July 29, 2020, Zephanie debuted as the host together with Kyle Echarri as they launched their online music variety show entitled "CSTV presents: Artist Lab", appearing on Cornerstone Entertainment Faceboook Page with simultaneous streaming on their Official Facebook pages.The show will last in 4 consecutive weeks every Wednesday.
TV performances
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
2013 | Wansapanataym: Give Gloves on Christmas Day | Caroller | ABS-CBN | - |
2015 | The Voice Kids | Herself | ABS-CBN | Contestant |
2015 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
2018 | Tawag ng Tanghalan | Herself | ABS-CBN | Contender |
2019 | Idol Philippines | Herself | ABS-CBN | Contestant/Grand winner |
2019 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
2019 | Magandang Buhay | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
2019 | It's Showtime | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
2019 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
2019 | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest performer | |
2019 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
2019 | Minute to Win It: Last Tandem Standing | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest player |
2019 | I Can See Your Voice | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
2019-present | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself | ABS-CBN | Regular Performer |
2020 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | ABS-CBN | Guest |
Discography
Singles
Year | Song Title | Album | Composer | Company |
2015 | Flashlight | The Voice Kids Season 2 The Album | - | MCA Music |
2015 | Saan Darating Ang Umaga | The Voice Kids Season 2 The Album | - | MCA Music |
2015 | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | My Christmas Album All Stars | - | MCA Music |
2019 | Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo | Idol Philippines Originals | Jonathan Manalo | Star Music |
2019 | Bawat Daan | The Killer Bride Soundtrack | Ebe Dancel | Star Music |
2019 | Bawat Daan duet with Ebe Dancel | The Killer Bride Soundtrack | Ebe Dancel | Star Music |
2020 | Pangako Ko | - | Rex Torremoro | Star Music |
2020 | Simpleng Tao | James & Pat & Dave OST | Gloc-9 | Star Music |
2020 | Sabihin Mo Na Lang Kasi | - | Mandy Maderal | Star Music |
EPs
Year | Album | Composer | Company |
2019 | Zephanie | Jonathan Manalo | Star Music |
Chart performance
Year | Title | Peak | Peak | Peak |
2019 | Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo | 2 | 1 | 22 |
2019 | Bawat Daan | 4 | 2 | 14 |
2019 | Bawat Daan with Ebe Dancel | 12 | - | - |
2020 | Pangako Ko | 8 | 1 | - |
2020 | Simpleng Tao | 67 | 8 | - |