Yasmien Yuson Kurdi (born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino singer and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines, but she lost to Jennylyn Mercado and finished as first runner up. Her biggest break as an actress was in 2006 in the role of Charming, the ugly daughter of Bakekang in 2006 Bakekang TV Series. is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... A voice actor (also a voice artist) is a person who provides voices for animated characters (including those in feature films, television series, animated shorts), voice-overs in radio and television commercials, audio dramas, dubbed foreign language films, video games, puppet shows, and amusement rides. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... GMA Records. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... StarStruck is the first reality-based talent search for teenagers on Philippine television in recent history. ... Reality television is a genre of television programming in which the fortunes of real life people (as opposed to fictional characters played by actors) are followed. ... Global Media Arts (GMA) Network, Incorporated (PSE: GMA7 and GMAP), a Philippine multi-media conglomerate, is a television network in the Philippines. ... Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987 in Parañaque City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress and singer. ... Bakekang was a Philippine drama that was aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. ... Bakekang was a Philippine drama that was aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. ...

Biography

Early life

Kurdi was born in Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, of Filipino, Chinese, French, Lebanese and Kurdish descent, to Miriam Ong-Yuson and Mike Kurdi. During her childhood, she had spent most of her life in the Middle East because her father worked there. After her parents separated, Yasmien and her mother returned to the Philippines. The City of San Juan (Filipino: Lungsod ng San Juan) is a city in Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... Languages Kurdish Religions Predominantly Sunni Muslim also some Shia, Yazidism, Yarsan, Judaism, Christianity Related ethnic groups other Iranian peoples (Talysh Baluch Gilak Bakhtiari Persians) The Kurds are an ethnic group who consider themselves to be indigenous to a region often referred to as Kurdistan, an area which includes adjacent parts... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ...

Kurdi's name should had been spelled "Yasmine" but her mother mistakenly wrote it as "Yasmien" after her delivery in the hospital. This is reflected in her birth certificate. Mary Elizabeth Winblad (1895-1987) birth certificate A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a child. ...

She studied at New Era University and was reported to be in the top 10 of her class. She is a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo and a known vegetarian. ^[1] New Era University (NEU) is an educational institution in the Philippines, run by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). ... The Iglesia ni Cristo (IPA: ) (also known as INC or Iglesya ni Kristo ; literally Tagalog for Church of Christ) is a non-Trinitarian Christian church that originated in the Philippines[1] The INC was incorporated in the Philippines by Felix Y. Manalo on July 27, 1914;[2] The church professes... A variety of vegetarian food ingredients Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes all animal flesh, including poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, and slaughter by-products. ...

Acting and singing career

Kurdi started competing in singing competitions at the age of three. At the age of seven in Kuwait, she performed monologue acting and played the role of Maria Clara in a zarzuela adaptation of Noli Me Tangere that was hosted by the Kuwaiti-Filipino community in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. And her idol actress Sharon Cuneta, Anne Curtis and Vilma Santos A monologue, pronounced monolog, is a speech made by one person speaking his or her thoughts aloud or directly addressing a reader, audience, or character. ... For other uses, see Zarzuela (disambiguation). ... Noli Me Tangere is a Spanish-language novel written by José P. Rizal, and published in 1887, in Europe. ... The Philippine Declaration of Independence occurred on June 12, 1898 in the Philippines where Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo (later to become the Philippines first Republican President) proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain after the latter was defeated at... Sharon Gamboa Cuneta Pangilinan (born January 6, 1966) is a popular Filipina actress, TV host, singer, and endorser. ... Anne Curtis (born Anne Ojales Curtis Smith on February 17, 1985 in Australia) is a Filipino-Australian commercial model and actress currently active in the Philippines. ... Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto in Anak Vilma Santos (born Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos November 3, 1953) is a popular multi-awarded actress and politician in the Philippines. ...

She did modeling before applying to GMA Network's StarStruck in 2003, and made it to second place in the female category. After a stint in StarStruck, she appeared in Click and SOP Gigsters, then appeared in various movies including So... Happy Together, Aishite Imasu (Mahal kita) 1941, Lovestruck, and Happily Ever After. A show after SOP. It features several young GMA actors and actresses today. ...

In 2005, she released her debut album entitled In The Name of Love through GMA Records and her carrier single "I Know" (used as a soundtrack of Korean teledrama "Sweet 18") won the Viewer's Choice For Song of the Year in the 2005 SOP Music Awards. A debut album is the first released music album by an artist or a band. ... GMA Records. ... A very sweet and good actress. ...

Also in 2005, one of her biggest projects was playing the role of Mira in Encantadia. Mira (first known as Lira) is a fictional character in the Philippine television series Encantadia played by Filipina actress Yasmien Kurdi. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

On September 11, 2006 Bakekang began to air. Yasmien plays the role of Bakekang's ugly Daughter, Charming. is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bakekang was a Philippine drama that was aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. ...

On November 29, 2006 Yasmien became one of the stars of the film Pitong Dalagita where she played a lesbian. She is one of the seven girls who committed suicide at the same time. is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On March 12, 2007 Yasmien became the voice actress to the character Rukia Kuchiki in the animé Bleach. is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Rukia Kuchiki ) is a fictional character and the secondary protagonist in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo. ... A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime (アニメ) is Japanese animation, sometimes billed in the west under the portmanteau Japanimation. ... BLEACH redirects here. ...

In May 21, 2007 Yasmien starred in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso with JC de Vera. Yasmien plays as Jenna, a maid who has an eye on her employer's grandson. On September 10, 2007 Yasmien will star again with JC de Vera in Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig, which originaly stars Sharon Cuneta in 1987. ^[2] After their huge sucssess as loveteam in Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso? GMA trusted them both to star in the said Sine Novela. is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... This drama is currently airing. ... John Carlo de Vera, who is better known simply as JC de Vera (born March 10, 1986 in Manila, Philippines), is a Filipino actor. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Carlo de Vera, who is better known simply as JC de Vera (born March 10, 1986 in Manila, Philippines), is a Filipino actor. ... Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig ( The World is On My Shoulders) is an upcoming Philippine drama that airs on GMA Network. ... Sharon Gamboa Cuneta Pangilinan (born January 6, 1966) is a popular Filipina actress, TV host, singer, and endorser. ...

Awards

• Rank #26 in FHM Philippines 2007
• Myx Music Awards 2006 (Best New Artist)
• Album In the Name Of Love (Gold Record Award)
• Best New Dramatic Actress in Pilipinas-Amerika TV Awards 2007 (Charming in Bakekang)
• In The Name Of Love-Platinum Award (Kurdinians Defense Force)
• Rank #75 in FHM Philippines 2006
• Most Promising Female Singer (36th Annual Guillermo Mendoza Award)
• Song of the Year (SOP Music Awards 2005)
• Rank #42 in FHM Philippines 2005
• Rank #10 in FHM Philippines 2004

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Filmography

Films

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Television shows

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Appearances/TV Guesting

• Sharon ABS-CBN
• Celebrity Duets Duet With Tim Yap
• O Mare Ko Qtv Channel 11
• Liga Ng Kababaihan Qtv Channel 11
• Maynila
• Magpakailanman
• Extra Challenge
• Art Angel
• At Your Service Qtv Channel 11
• Now Na! Qtv Channel 11
• All Star K!
• Mel and Joey
• Sis
• Nuts Entertainment
• Unang Hirit
• Groupee TV
• Mahiwagang Baul (2005)
• Wag Kukurap
• Moms
• Candies
• MMS (My Music Station)
• Myx Music Awards 2006 (Studio 23)
• Love Life QTV Channel 11
• Eat Bulaga
• Startalk
• S-Files
• MTV Music Awards (MTV Channel)

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Discography

Albums

• In the Name of Love (2005) certified platinum 30,000 units sold
• Love Is All I Need (May 2007)

Track List: In The Name Of Love In The Name of Love is the first album of StarStruck finalist Yasmien Kurdi. ... Love Is All I Need the second solo album of Yasmien Kurdi after her successful debut album, In The Name Of Love. ...

• 1. I Know
• 2. In the Name of Love
• 3. Enjoy and Ride
• 4. Mamahalin
• 5. Patuloy Pa Rin
• 6. Umaambisyon
• 7. Kunwari Lang Ba
• 8. Sa Akin Lang Sana
• 9. Ikaw Pa Rin Sa Akin
• 10. Manumbalik Ka

Track list: Love Is All I Need

• 1. Kisapmata
• 2. Give Me A Sign
• 3. Love Is All I Need
• 4. Even If
• 5. Take It Or Leave It
• 6. Wishing Well
• 7. One Day
• 8. Hayaan Mo Na
• 9. Goodbye
• 10. Candlelight Romance
• 11. Take It Or Leave It (I Know mix)
• 12. Love Is All I Need (acoustic)
• 13. Kisapmata (backing track)

Other Appearances

• Kapuso sa Pasko (2005)
  • It's Just Another New Year's Eve
• Music from the Motion Picture Lovestruck (2005)
  • I Know
• Kahimig Videoke Series Vol.1 (2005)
  • I Know
• Mga Awit Mula Sa Puso (2005)
  • I Know
• Kahimig Videoke Series Vol.2 (2006)
  • In The Name Of Love
  • Umaambisyon
• Mga Awit Ng Kapuso (2007)
  • Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso
  • Ngayong Wala Ka Na

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Songs

• "I Know" (2005) 1st single from her first album "In The Name Of Love"
• "In The Name Of Love" (2005) 2nd single from her first album "In The Name Of Love"
• "Umaambisyon" (2006) 3rd single from her first album "In The Name Of Love"
• "Tinig" (2006) OST Of Now and Forever Present "TINIG"
• "Patuloy Pa Rin" (2006) 4th single from her first album "In The Name Of Love"
• "Ngayong Wala Ka Na" (2007) Yasmien Sung In Bakekang.
• "Kanina" (2007) Yasmien Feat. Marky Cielo, They Sung In Starstruck 4
• "Hanggang Wakas" (2007) Yasmien Sung In Bakekang
• "Kisapmata" (2007)1st single from her second album "Love Is All I Need"
• "Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso" (2007) OST of Sine Novela Present "Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso"
• "Love Is All I Need" (2007) 2nd single from her second album "Love Is All I Need"
• "Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig" (2007) OST of Sine Novela Present "Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig"
• "Candlelight Romance" (2007) SOP Music Video Awards

External links

• Yasmien Kurdi at the Internet Movie Database
• Yasmien Kurdi's profile on iGMA.tv
• Yasmien Kurdi's Official Website

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