Lilet
Born
Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman

(1974-01-17) January 17, 1974
Manila, Philippines
Alma materSt. Joseph's College of Quezon City
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, composer, host, commercial model
Years active1986–present
AgentCornerstone Entertainment Inc. (2015–present)
Known forMarissa "Isay" Mariano in My Special Tatay

Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman-Esteban professionally known as Lilet is a Filipino singer, television host, actress, and model. She is known as The Muse Of OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

Career

As among the Filipino endorsers of Coca-Cola, Lilet first appeared in an international commercial, singing Tomorrow's People, which was shot in Liverpool, England.

Her first musical album was entitled Lonely Girl, produced by GOI Records. Lilet's second album, (This Song's) Dedicated to You, was produced by Viva Records. Her third and fourth album, Kahit Minsan Lang and Lilet in Bloom, both under Alpha Records, included revivals of the classic OPM songs "Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib" and "Kaibigan Lang Pala".

Lilet joined That's Entertainment, appeared in movies such as Aso't Pusa, Estudyante Blues, Dear Diary and Pik Pak Boom. After a break to pursue studies in Japan, she released a comeback album with Ivory Music in 2003, under the name Marielle.

She joined A Song Of Praise (ASOP)[1] as a composer and her song, "You Are Lord Of All", won Song of the Month in July 2014, the first one to garner a 99% score in the history of ASOP. She went on to compete in the grand finals on September 23, 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where the song was performed by Ava Olivia Santos of Freestyle. She was invited as guest performer at the ASOP 2015 grand finals.

On August 4, 2014, Lilet guested on ABS-CBN's The Singing Bee. This started her career in TV series, the first of which was Forevermore, followed by Langit Lupa, and A Love to Last. She has a supporting role in My Special Tatay, aired on GMA Network. This marked her television comeback in her mother studio where she first started and became a popular singer in the 80s to early 90s.

Lilet had a jam session, "A Throwback Night", with ROCKOLAROCKOLA on October 21, 2017, singing hit songs of the 80s.

She was one of the surprise guests in Coke Studio's Homecoming last September 1, 2018 at the World Trade Center, singing a mash-up of their commercial jingle together with Nikki Gil and Abra.

Lilet is currently under Cornerstone Talent Management Center, and one of the endorsers of Marie France Philippines.

She always says in her posts: #WORKISBLESSING.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Studio
1988Pik Pak BoomMarie / DollViva Films
1989Aso't PusaLilian
Estudyante BluesMarilen
Dear DiaryPauline Carpio (segment: Dear Killer)
2015Haunted MansionEllyRegal Entertainment

Television

Year Title Role Network
2022Unica HijaDr. Melinda Rivas
Lyric and BeatIsay
Wish Ko Lang: Tuli
2021-2022Niña NiñoGloria Domingo
Himig ng Lahi: sung Kaibigan lang palaPerformer
2020Magpakailanman: Kasal sa FuneralNeneng
2019Sarap, 'Di Ba?Guest / Performer
Eat Bulaga!Guest
Beautiful JusticeMarilen Bernardo
Dear UgeHerself
Stories for the Soul: Bad SamClaring
Magpakailanman: Bata Bata Kriminal o BiktimaMylene
Letters and Music : Young Once Upon A TimeSeason 3: Host/Performer
2018MarsHerself
Maynila: Set UpEmerald
WowowinGuest Star
My Special TatayMarissa "Isay" Mariano
I Can See Your VoiceGuest star (winner)
Wansapanataym: Gelli in a BottleCholeng Alcantara
Ipaglaban Mo: HacienderoMrs. Calderon
2017A Love to LastAmina Gonzales
Ipaglaban Mo: HulidapNanay Linda
Langit LupaTeresa Principe
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BituinLovely
2016Wansapanataym: Holly and MauNathalie Arellano
Family FeudHerself/Player
2015Wansapanataym: Selfie Pa More, Sasha No MoreVictoria Santillan
Kapamilya, Deal or No DealHerself / Player
It's ShowtimeHerself
Sunday PinaSayaHerself
Biyaheng RetroHerself
ForevermoreBettina Rosales
2014Good Morning KuyaHerself
ASAPHerself/Guest Performer
Umagang Kay GandaGuest
The Singing BeePlayer
Sarap DivaGuest
Sunday All StarsHerself / Guest Performer
MarsGuest
2012Wil Time BigtimeHerself
TV5
2003SOPHerself/Performer
1986That's Entertainment

Discography

Studio albums

  • Lonely Girl (1986)
  • (This Song's) Dedicated to You (1988)[2]
  • Lilet – Sana Kahit Minsan Lang (1990) / (Gold Record Award)
  • Lilet in Bloom (1992)
  • Marielle – Sa Paglisan Mo (2003)

References

  1. "ASOP.tv".
  2. Miralles, Nitz (March 17, 1988). "Sharon hits back". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved May 30, 2021. Lilet arrived one hour late for the launching of her first album for Viva Records at SM Shoemart Cubao last Saturday [March 12]...
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