Zephanie Dimaranan

Zephanie Odhene Liwag Dimaranan (; born February 14, 2003), also known mononymously as Zephanie, is a Filipino singer, actress and host. She is known as the winner of the first season of Idol Philippines. Dimaranan is dubbed as "This Generation's Pop Princess" in the country by various media outlets.

Zephanie was hailed as the "New Female Recording Artist of the Year" at the 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music and Singer of the Year in the first KUMU Livestreaming Awards. She joined the Himig 11th Edition as the interpreter of "Tinadhana Sa'Yo", which won MOR's Choice and TFC's Global Choice Awards. As of January 2022, she has surpassed 10 million all-time streams on Spotify. Her self-titled debut album “Zephanie” immediately hit No. 1 on iTunes Philippines upon release while all-tracks charted within the Top 100.

Her song "Sabihin Mo Na Lang Kasi" was listed as one of the most successful songs released in 2020 by Star Music with a combined of over a million streams. She notably was one of the 12 winners to be chosen to join the Now United bootcamp in Abu Dhabi in September 2021. Dimaranan also performed a duet with Brian McFadden, member of Irish boy band Westlife during his concert in the Philippines.

She is currently an artist under GMA Network, as a mainstay of the variety show, All-Out Sundays since 2022. In 2024, Zephanie also released a new album compilation produced by GMA Music and a music single produced by GMA Playlist in 2025.

Early life Zephanie Odhene Liwag Dimaranan was born and raised in Biñan, Laguna, third of five kids. She described her parents (her father is a pastor) as strict but according to her, she and her siblings learned so much from them.

Career Early beginnings Prior to her participations in singing contests, Zephanie started her career as a child actress.

Her first television appearance was in 2012, via GMA Network's Biritera, which she thought it was a singing contest, turned out to be a musical drama series and ended up getting a role.

Later in 2013, Zephanie also played a minor role in a Christmas episode of ABS-CBN's fantasy anthology, Wansapanataym.

Journey in singing contests; Championship in Idol Philippines In 2015, Zephanie joined the second season of The Voice Kids, where she was eliminated in the first week of the semifinals. The same year, 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 2018, she participated in the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan, where she lost against the eventual champion Janine Berdin.

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. 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. On July 28, 2019, she was hailed as the first grand winner of Idol Philippines after garnering 100 percent of the votes, earning a ₱2,000,000 cash prize, along with an all-expense trip to Taiwan, a house and lot from Camella Homes, and a contract with Star Music.

Breakthrough In August 2019, Zephanie was launched as a new regular performer of ASAP Natin 'To and eventually became part of an all-female vocal group named "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.

On September 28, 2019, an episode about her life story was aired in the TV Drama Anthology Series Maalaala Mo Kaya, titled "Contest". She was portrayed by Maris Racal, with Yesha Camile portraying the younger Zephanie.

On November 16 & 17, Zephanie joined former Westlife member Brian McFadden 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 major solo concert on November 28, 2019, at the New Frontier Theater, with Sarah Geronimo, Elha Nympha, Idol Philippines Top 4 – Lance, Lucas, Dan and Miguel, Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez (Moira Dela Torre and Janine Berdin were originally supposed to be part of the concert's special guests, but pulled out due to health issues. ) as her special guests. During the concert, "Pangako Ko", was released on YouTube as a digital single and it was later released on January 24, 2020, to streaming sites.

On February 7, 2020, she released her first movie theme song "Simpleng Tao" originally sung by Gloc-9 for the movie James and Pat and Dave". She released another single under Star Music "Sabihin Mo Na Lang Kasi" on July 24, 2020.

In March 2020, she was launched as one of the faces of Palmolive Naturals Shampoo along with Maine Mendoza.

On 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's Facebook Page with simultaneous streaming on their Official Facebook pages. The show was originally set to last for 4 consecutive weeks every Wednesday. However, the online show was suspended from August 4, 2020, after Metro Manila was placed under a modified Enhanced Community Quarantine for 2 weeks. The show returned on October 16, 2020, with a new timeslot every Fridays instead of Wednesdays. The resumed season lasted until November 6, 2020.

Sunday Noontime Live! stint In October 2020, after not appearing on ASAP for 7 months, amidst the shutdown and franchise crisis of ABS-CBN during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zephanie became a part of "Sunday Noontime Live!", a Sunday noontime musical variety show which was produced by Brightlight Productions and Cornerstone Entertainment Studios that was aired on TV5 through a blocktime agreement between Brightlight and TV5. She was part of the segment entitled "Ultimate Vocal Showdown" with Fatima Louise Lagueras a.k.a Fana, Sassa Dagdag, Sam Mangubat and Niel Murillo of BoybandPH. The show only lasted for three months before it was cancelled on January 17, 2021, being replaced by a simulcast of ASAP Natin 'To on the said network's noontime timeslot.

She was launched as one of the 12 interpreters of Himig Handog 11th Edition with a song entitled "Tinadhana Sa'Yo", composed by SJ Gandia from the United States. The song was released on November 13, 2020, while its associated music video were released on January 2, 2021.

On October 26, 2020, she released a new single titled "Pasensya Na", an exclusive released under Cornerstone Music.

On November 6, 2020, Zephanie held her virtual concert titled Zuperstar on Kumu, she was the first streamer that held a concert on the said online platform. She was also awarded as the Kumu Superstar Streamer.

Final months with ABS-CBN In February 2021, Zephanie returned to ABS-CBN following a 3-month stint under Brightlight Productions by appearing on It's Showtime's Hide N' Sing segment.

On March 7, 2021, Zephanie made her comeback to the ASAP stage after one year of not appearing on the said show, performing her Himig 11th Edition entry "Tinadhana Sa'yo". However, prior to her ASAP comeback, her group J.E.Z would be rebranded as the after Sheena Belarmino joined the group. She later rejoined the aforementioned group after her comeback. The revived group officially debuted on April 25, 2021, with Zephanie representing the color green in the said group. However, her stint with the group was short-lived, as she was replaced in the August 2021 episodes following a temporary reshuffling of the group due to her absences, and did not return in the following episodes.

In 2021, she interpreted a cover of Yeng Constantino's song titled "Lapit" as the themesong for the TV series Niña Niño, produced by Spring Films and Cornerstone Studios. The song would later be included in her first album.

During the Himig 11th Edition Grand Finals, which was held on March 21, 2021, "Tinadhana Sa'Yo" won the MOR's Choice Award and TFC's Global Choice Award.

In August 2021, Dreamscape Entertainment announced the Official Soundtrack of the series Marry Me, Marry You which includes Zephanie's rendition of "One Day" originally sung by Angeline Quinto and it was digitally released on August 27, 2021. The said series aired its first episode on September 13.

On August 24, 2021, she was featured in another commercial of Palmolive Naturals Shampoo along with Julia Barretto and Angelina Cruz.

On August 31, 2021, it was revealed that Zephanie was among the 12 winners of the Camp Now United competition, and she flew to Abu Dhabi on September 15, 2021, to attend a bootcamp of the global pop group Now United. She, along with the other 10 bootcampers, underwent vocal training with Joseph Clarke and choreography training with Kyle Hanagami. Also, she would appear on the song "Good Days", an original song recorded for the bootcampers. She would also appear on a special performance of the group's single "Come Together" along with the other bootcampers and Now United themselves. Following the 2-week stint in the bootcamp, she returned to the Philippines on September 30, 2021.

In October 2021, during the 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music, Zephanie won the New Female Recording Artist of the Year for her first single "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo".

On November 8, 2021, she was launched as one of the new generation artists of Cornerstone Entertainment through their Gen C launch event and renewed her contract with the said management.

In November 2021, Zephanie was featured in another Palmolive commercial along with Julia Montes, and would release a new commercial jingle titled .

In December 2021, she released a Christmas song entitled "A Merry Merry Cheer", a collaboration with Singaporean music artist and producer, Zadon.

Also in the same month, she made her return to free TV by appearing on Atin Ang Paskong Ito, Kapatid!: The 2021 TV5 Christmas Celebration, in which, she performed "Lapit", the themesong of the network's TV series, Niña Niño.

In the first week of the year 2022, Zephanie finally released her self-titled debut album, which showcases her previously released singles and original songs with a carrier single “Magpakita Ka Na" composed by Miguel Mendoza III, the composer of the hit song "Isa Pang Araw", which she also has a rendition included on her album. Its music video was released on February 22.

Return to GMA Network; Acting debut After two and a half years in ABS-CBN, Zephanie returned to her home network, GMA on March 31, 2022, while remaining co-managed by Cornerstone Entertainment. 8 months after her last ASAP appearance, she made her debut on All-Out Sundays on April 3, 2022, becoming one of their performers and co-hosts.

She also performed various theme songs of the said network's drama series. Her first was "Tunay Na Minamahal" from the 2022-hit afternoon prime series, Apoy sa Langit and "Kaagapay" from Bolera.

She was also one of the 30 artists who performed in Mr. Music: The Hits of Jonathan Manalo, a concert held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila (now Newport World Resorts Manila). During the concert, she performed her first single "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo" and "Pag-Ibig Na Kaya", which is a duet with Jeremy G.

In February 2023, she inked a recording deal with Republic Records, a label where international singers such as Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande are signed. She also sung the GMA's Kapuso Month 2023 Jingle entitled "Love Is Us Always and Forever" with Michael Sager.

In May 26, 2023, she released her rendition of "Since I Found You" under Universal Records, as part of Christian Bautista's 20th Anniversary Tribute Album.

October 2023, she debuted as an actress on her first TV series entitled #Frenemies, the first installment of youth-oriented anthology, Sparkle U. However, in 2024, she later reprise her respective role in its third installment #SoundTrip, together with her co-stars in the first installment.

She continued to sing various Official Soundtrack from GMA Drama series such as "Can This Be Love" for Luv Is: Caught in his Arms, "Walang Ibang Dahilan" for Arabella and "Kung Ang Puso" for Lovers & Liars.

In Disney's 100th anniversary, she is tapped to record the Filipino rendition of Ariana DeBose's song "This Wish", translated as "Aking Hiling".

In January 2024, she performed at the 28th Asian Television Awards in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam to represent the country.

In April 2024, she released her rendition of Sabihin originally sung by Zelle under Republic Records Philippines. She also released Nagbago Ang Daigdig as the official soundtrack of Marian Rivera's comeback GMA Primetime series, My Guardian Alien and digitally released on May 3, 2024.

In the same month, she came back as an actress in Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Mga Hero ni Jiro as a brave girl scout with three episodes.

In July 2024, she was revealed as part of the GMA action-drama series, Mga Batang Riles, together with Miguel Tanfelix, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland, Antonio Vinzon and Kokoy De Santos. Later that month, she appeared as a guest role at the GMA historical series Pulang Araw as one of the Filipina vaudeville performers and comedienne Chicháy.

In August 2024, she was introduced as one of the lead stars of GMA Public Affairs's youth oriented series entitled Maka, along with Ashley Sarmiento and Marco Masa.

In October 2024, she digitally released her song "Ganito Ako Babangon", an official soundtrack of GMA Afternoon Prime series "Prinsesa ng City Jail" that aired in 2025.

In December 2024, she was introduced as one of the singers of the new OST of Unang Hirit for their 25th Anniversary, together with Mark Bautista and Jose Mari Chan. She also released her rendition of "Magkabilaan" with Apoc, the original theme song of MMFF 2024 entry "The Kingdom".

In January 2025, she debuted on GMA Prime as Mutya in Mga Batang Riles as Kidlat's (Miguel Tanfelix) love interest., and sung its official themesong "Batang Riles" with the rapper, Hero.

In February 2025, she still leads the GMA Public Affairs' youth-oriented show MAKA, as they entered the second season. She also starred on Sparkle's digital series "MINE" with her co-actors in MAKA Season 2, Shan Vesagas and Josh Ford.

In the same month, Zephanie sung her rendition of the hit song "Tameme", one of the soundtracks of the Marvin and Jolina comeback movie "Ex Ex Lovers".

April 2025, she released her comeback single entitled, "Kunwari Lang". And later released its music video featuring her Mga Batang Riles co-star, Miguel Tanfelix., and also became as their themesong in the series.

Later that month, she became the digital cover of Village Pipol Magazine for the month of April. And also became the main performer of VP Choice Awards in May 2025, performing her single, Kunwari Lang.

She again represented the country when she performed at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan in June 2025.

In July 2025, she recorded the newest theme song of Wish Ko Lang! for its 23rd Anniversary, which digitally released in October.

In November 2025, she was introduced as one of the casts of 2026 GMA's afternoon series Born to Shine which is now premiering this 2026, portraying the role of Jeni Sicat.

In June 2026 Final Week Born To Shine Upcoming Kapuso Afternoon Series My Daddy Long Legs By Jean Webster the role of Judy Abbott Eat Bulaga! Guest Performer Family Feud Guest Player NCAA Philippines Guest Performer Mars Pa More

Sarap, 'Di Ba? Shopee 9.9. Super Shopping Day TV Special Performer TiktoClock Guest Performer and Player

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Guest Sparkle U: #Frenemies Susanne "Sue" Gara Supporting role NCAA Philippines

Guest Performer Eat Bulaga! Guest Player Unang Hirit Guest TiktoClock Guest Performer and Player

Sparkle U: #SoundTrip Susanne "Sue" Gara Main role Tahanang Pinakamasaya Herself Guest Performer / Duet for Love judge Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Mga Hero ni Jiro Lucy Main role Pulang Araw Chichay Guest role Maka Zeph Molina Main role NCAA Philippines

It's Showtime Eat Bulaga! Unang Hirit TiktoClock Guest Performer and Player

Mga Batang Riles Mutya Bitangcol Supporting Role Maka (season 2) Zeph Molina

Maka Lovestream: Manifestions Faith Maka Lovestream: Last Christmas Erika

Born to Shine Jeni Reyes-Sicat/Jeni Reyes Halari Kamao Jeni Sicat Guest role TBA My Daddy Long Legs TBA Discography Albums +List of extended plays, with selected detailsTitleAlbum details ZephanieFull release: January 7, 2022 Label: Star Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles Year Song Title Album Composer Company 2015 Flashlight The Voice Kids Season 2 The Album – MCA Music Saan Darating Ang Umaga – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen My Christmas Album All Stars (Deluxe) – 2019 Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo Idol Philippines (Originals) Jonathan Manalo Star Music Bawat Daan The Killer Bride (Original Soundtrack) Ebe Dancel Bawat Daan duet with Ebe Dancel 2020 Pangako Ko Natasha Correos GMA Music / GMA Playlist Tunay na Minamahal Apoy sa Langit (Original Soundtrack) Kaagapay Bolera (Original Soundtrack) Simon L. Tan Luv Is (with VXON) Luv Is: Caught In His Arms (Original Soundtrack) VXON members Ikot Ng Mundo Ikot Ng Mundo (From "Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko") Simon L. Tan 2023 Can This Be Love (Soundtrack from Luv Is: Caught In His Arms) Ryan Cayabyab Love Is Us Always and Forever (with Michael Sager) Love Is Us Always and Forever (2023 Kapuso Month Song) Roxanne FabianSince I Found You The Way You Look at Me: The Songs of Christian Bautista Lloyd John Williams / Radney Foster Universal Records (Philippines)Reese's (with FRANCE) From "Five Break-Ups and a Romance" (Original soundtrack) France Siopongco Just Music PhilippinesAking Hiling Aking Hiling - Tagalog Single Version Benjamin Rice, Julia Michaels Walt Disney Records Kung Ang Puso (Soundtrack from Lovers & Liars) Gabriel Tagadtad Universal Music Group/Republic Records Philippines 2024Miss Na Kita (with VXON Franz) 20:20 Franz ChuaSabihin - Jeazell GrutasNagbago ang Daigdig (Soundtrack from My Guardian Alien) Rina May L. Mercado GMA PlaylistWalang Hanggan Theme From Shining Inheritance Ann Margaret FigueroaGanito Ako Babangon Prinsesa ng City Jail (Original Soundtrack) Rina May L. MercadoCatching Feelings (with Dylan Menor) MAKA (Volume 2) Ann Margaret FigueroaMagkabilaan (with Apoc) From "The Kingdom" Joey Ayala Cornerstone Music 2025Batang Riles (with Hero) From "Mga Batang Riles" Rina May L. Mercado GMA PlaylistKunwari Lang Kiko Salazar Cornerstone MusicWish Ko Lang Wish Ko Lang! (2025 Theme Song) Rina May L. Mercado GMA PlaylistPuno Ng Puso Ang Paskong Pinoy 2025 GMA Christmas Station ID Jingle Josel Baraquel GMA Music

EPs Year Album Composer Company 2019 Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo (EP) Jonathan Manalo Star Music 2024 Sparkle U Soundtrip (Official Soundtrack) - GMA Playlist MAKA (Original Soundtrack) Natasha Correos/ Ann Margaret Figueroa MAKA (Volume 2)

Chart performance Year Title Peak (iTunes PH Top 100) Peak (MOR 101.9 Chart) Peak (Philippines Viral 50) 2019 Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo 2 1 22 Bawat Daan (Solo Version) 4 2 14 Bawat Daan with Ebe Dancel 12 - – 2020 Pangako Ko 8 1 – Simpleng Tao 67 8 –

Concerts Date Title Venue Description Reference September 13, 2019 Braver Smart Araneta Coliseum Supporting act for Moira Dela Torre October 18–19, 2019 Regine Velasquez & Sharon Cuneta: Iconic Supporting act/Special guest with Jeremy Glinoga November 16–17, 2019 Brian McFadden Waterfront Hotel Cebu, New Frontier Theater Supporting act for Brian McFadden November 28, 2019 Zephanie at the New Frontier Theater New Frontier Theater First major concert February 14, 2020 Rachelle Ann Go: The Homecoming Marriott Grand Ballroom Supporting act/Special Guest for Rachelle Ann Go October 15, 2022 Mr. Music: The Hits of Jonathan Manalo Newport World Resorts Supporting act/Special guest March 17 to April 1, 2023 Moira Tour 2023 Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Calgary Canada July 14, 2023 CS All Star Concert San Jose, CA Main Act July 15, 2023 Seattle, WA July 16, 2023 Temecula, CA June 29, 2024 OST SYMPHONY K-DRAMA IN CONCERT Metropolitan Theater, Manila Supporting act/Special guest November 8, 2024 CS All Star Concert Canada Calgary Main Act November 10, 2024 Toronto September 13, 2025 TJ Monterde Sarili Nating Mundo Concert Laguna Surprise Guest

Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Aliw Awards 2020 Best New Female Artist Zephanie Best Pop Artist (Female) Best Female Performance In A Concert 2022 Best Female Pop Artist Awit Awards 2020 Best Inspirational Recording Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo 2021 Breakthrough Artist Zephanie Favorite Female Artist Favorite Song "Tinadhana Sa'yo" 2023 Best Original Soundtrack Recording "Luv Is" (with VXON) - Theme from Luv Is Himig Handog 11th Edition 2021 MOR Entertainment Choice Award "Tinadhana Sa'yo" Idol Philippines I-poll I-vlog Idol Most Iconic Idol Most Relatable Idol LSS Idol Kumu Livestreaming Awards 2021 Singer of the Year PMPC Star Awards for Music 2021 New Female Recording Artist of the Year Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo Revival Recording of the Year "Bawat Daan" 2022 "Simpleng Tao" PPOP Awards for Young Artists 2020 Most Favorite Pop Young Performer of the Year Zephanie 2019 Pop Social Media - Solo Female Artist of the Year PPOP Awards 2022 Pop Solo Female Artist of the Year 2023 PPop Female Soloist of the Year Push Awards 2019 Push Original Song of the Year "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo" VP Choice Awards 2024 Promising Female Star of the Year Zephanie 2025