Yeng Constantino is a Filipino singer, songwriter and television personality who rose to fame after winning the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy, a reality singing competition, in 2006.
She is known as Philippine Pop Rock Royalty and is one of the most successful and influential artists in the Philippine music industry.
She has released eight studio albums, one live album, and several singles and collaborations that have topped the charts and earned her many awards and recognition.
She has also ventured into acting, hosting and judging in many television shows and movies, demonstrating her versatility and talent.
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- Full name: Josephine Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion
- Nickname: Yen
- Date of birth: December 4, 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Rodríguez, Rizal, Philippines
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Singer, musician and television personality
- Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
- Parents: Susan and Joselito Constantino
- Siblings: Donna, Jocelyn, Cookie and Jek
- Spouse: Victor Asuncion
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Yeng Constantino was born on December 4, 1988 in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines.
She was the third of five children of Susan and Joselito Constantino, both farmers. She completed her primary and secondary education at Chiang Kai-shek College, a school for Chinese Filipinos in Manila.
She did not attend college due to her busy schedule as a singer.
Personal life
Yeng Constantino married Victor Asuncion, a musician and worship leader, on February 14, 2015.
They met through a mutual friend and dated for a year before getting engaged. They held a garden wedding in Tagaytay with family and friends in attendance.
They do not have children as of 2024, but they have expressed a desire to have children one day. They are both devout Christians and share the same faith and love for music.
They also love to travel and explore new places together.
Career
Yeng Constantino began her career in 2006 when she won the title of Grand Star Dreamer in the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy, a reality singing competition.
She then signed with Star Records and released her debut album, Salamat, a triple platinum hit that spawned five number-one singles: Salamat, Hawak Kamay, Cool Off, Time In and Pangarap Lang. She also received Best New Artist awards from various award-giving bodies.
She continued to release many albums that showcased her pop-rock style and songwriting skills, such as Journey (2008), Lapit (2009), Metamorphosis (2013), All About Love (2014), Synesthesia (2019)And Yen 15 (2021).
Some of her most famous songs are Ikaw, Chinito, Lapit, Pag-Ibig and Sandata. She also collaborated with artists such as Gloc-9, Rico Blanco, KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre and Erik Santos.
She also ventured into acting, hosting and judging in many television shows and movies. She starred in the musical comedy Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008), romantic comedy The Change (2013)and drama films Eternity between moments (2018).
She also hosts the musical variety show ASAP, the talent show Your Face Sounds Familiar, and the online show Yeng TV.
She also served as a judge in the singing competitions The Voice of the Philippines, The Voice Kids and Idol Philippines.
Prize
Yeng Constantino has won many awards and recognition for his music, including:
- Seven Awit Awards, including Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Recording, and Best Religious/Inspirational Recording.
- Nine Myx Music Awards, including Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Music Video and Favorite Collaboration.
- Five PMPC Star Awards for Music, including Female Pop Artist of the Year, Female Rock Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
- FAMAS Award for Best Theme Song for the film Shift.
- Golden Screen Award for the actress’ breakthrough performance in the movie Shift.
- Platinum Record Award for her album Synesthesia.
- Global Ambassador of Academy of Rock, a music school in Singapore, in 2023.
Net value
According to some sources, Yeng Constantino has a net worth of about 5 million USD.
She makes money from music sales, concerts, advertisements and other projects.
Argumentative
Yeng Constantino has also faced some controversies in his career such as:
Accused of defaming the doctor who was involved in treating her husband’s diving accident in Siargao in 2019. She posted a video on her YouTube channel, expressing her disappointment and anger at the allegation of negligence and Doctor’s incompetence.
She also revealed the name and face of the doctor, which caused backlash from netizens and the medical community. She later deleted the video and apologized for her actions.
Struggled with mental health issues and depression for four years. She revealed in an interview in 2020 that she suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts. She said she felt hopeless, worthless and lost her passion for music.
She also admitted that she sought professional help and underwent therapy and medication. She said she was able to overcome her condition with the help of her faith, family and friends.
Social Media
- Instagram: @yeng
- Twitter: @YengPLUGGEDin
Filming
- Ako si Kim Samsoon
- Song performed by you: Boystown
- Song performed by you: Isla
- Wansapanataym: Flores de Yayo
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara
- Wansapanataym: Buhawi Jack by Rod Santiago
- Wansapanataym: Ang Bagong Kampeon and Bagong Taon
- Wansapanataym: Enchanted House
- Change
CD
- sausage
- Trip
- Lapit
- Transformation
- All about love
- Anesthesia
- Yen 15
- Hawak Kamay
- Cool
- Time in
- Pangarap Lang
- sausage
- Ikaw Lang Talaga
- If we love each other
- Habambuhay
- Di Na Ganun
- Pasko sa Pinas
- ligament
