Danita Paner
Danita Paner | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rafaelita Danita Gomez Paner |
| Born | April 2, 1989 Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitars |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | VIVA Records |
Rafaelita Danita Gomez Paner (born April 2, 1989) is a Filipino actress and former pop-rock singer. She is the daughter of former basketball player Manny Paner and actress Daisy Romualdez, and the sister of Kristina Paner and Karl Paner. She has an album produced by VIVA Records named Promotor. Paner made her debut teleserye appearance via TV5's My Driver Sweet Lover opposite JC de Vera. As of 2015, she has been seen on ABS-CBN.
Early life and education
[edit]Paner was adopted by former basketball player Manny Paner and actress Daisy Romualdez.[1] She has a sister, Kristina Paner, and a brother, Karl.[2][3] As a baby, she had many skin diseases.[4] At the age of 12, she performed with her sister at concerts, which put her on the path to becoming a singer.[2] She studied at O.B. Montessori, Greenhills.[5] There, she was part of an all-female band alongside Alyssa Gibbs (the daughter of Bing Loyzaga and Janno Gibbs) that performed alternative / pop rock music at school events.[2] She also used to perform with Arci Muñoz.[6] She also received voice training from Annie Quintos of The Company.[7]
Career
[edit]At a young age, Paner had some minor roles in the films Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko, The Jessica Alfaro Story, and To Saudi with Love. She didn't do acting again for a long time until she played the daughter of Joel Torre's character in the biopic The Chavit Singson Story.[5][8] During her high school years, she also did TV guestings, and served as the front act for some concerts.[5]
At the age of 16, Paner started collaborating with Vehnee Saturno, a veteran songwriter.[7] In 2007, at the age of 18, she launched her first album, Promotor. It contains 10 tracks which includes the songs "Lunod", "Kung Wala Na Nga", a cover of Prettier Than Pink's "Cool Ka Lang" and Rivermaya's "Himala".[9]
In 2010, Paner transitioned to acting. After being managed by her mother for most of her career up to that point, her mother voluntarily quit as her manager and Anabelle Rama became her manager.[10] After appearing on 2 episodes of 5 Star Specials, she was able to impress the executives at TV5, who cast her in the lead role of their first teleserye My Driver Sweet Lover alongside JC de Vera.[11] She also hosted the Sunday show P.O.5 and the variety show Hey it's Saberdey![10][12] In 2011, she was cast in the lead role in Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis alongside Oyo Sotto and was cast in the drama series Isang Dakot Na Luha.[13][14] By 2013, she got less acting assignments from the network.[15] She was also on the cover of FHM that year for the November 2013 issue.[16]
After her contract with TV5 expired, Paner signed with Viva Artists.[17] In 2016, she started taking roles on ABS-CBN shows such as Ipaglaban Mo!, and Magpahanggang Wakas.[18][19] She also did several films with Viva Films, including Miss Granny.[20] In 2020, she returned to TV5 to take a villain role in the series Paano ang Pangako?[21] However, due to COVID, she backed out before the final episodes were shot, with Adrianna So stepping into her role.[22] She then appeared in the films Instant Daddy and Pagpag 24/7.[23][24]
Personal life
[edit]Paner is currently in a relationship with Ralph Ian Fernandez, a kagawad from Quezon City.[25] She was previously in a relationship with Kean Cipriano, a member of the band Callalily, and with JC de Vera, her former costar.[1][26]
When she was 18, there was a rift between her and her adoptive mother Daisy Romualdez. Paner claimed on an appearance on The Buzz that Romualdez had been verbally abusing her and wouldn't allow her to go to school. As a result, she ran away from home and called her experience "escaping from hell". As a result, subpoenas were issued by the NBI and the DSWD got involved.[4][27] Eventually, they were able to apologize and resolve their issues.[28]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 Star Specials | |
| My Driver Sweet Lover | Gabrielle 'Gaby' Barrinuevo/Bea | |
| P.O.5 | Herself / Host | |
| 2011 | Fan*tastik | Herself |
| Luv Crazy Presents: Love vs. Zombies | Zoey | |
| 2011–2012 | Hey it's Saberdey! | Herself / Host |
| 2011 | Pidol's Wonderland: Poster Boy | Alyssa |
| Maynila | Mia | |
| Star Confessions: Stigmata | Lalaine Bianca Lapus | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis | Maya | |
| 2012 | Isang Dakot Na Luha | Angela San Diego |
| 2014 | Beki Boxer | Chloe |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sabik | Dang |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Tiwala | Grace | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pole | Mitch | |
| ASAP | Herself / co-host / Performer | |
| Be My Lady | Monica | |
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Leila Asuncion | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala | Roxanne |
| La Luna Sangre | Lilia Agustin | |
| Eat Bulaga! | Herself/Bulagaan Olympics Contestant | |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kadugo | Cary |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | young Pilar Perez | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anting-anting | Mila | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Portrait | Rosalyn "Anna" M. Angara |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumelavoo | Kara | |
| 2020-2021 | Paano ang Pangako? | Andi |
| 2024 | Family Feud | Herself / Contestant |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | |
| 1995 | The Jessica Alfaro Story | |
| 1996 | To Saudi with Love | |
| 2003 | The Chavit Singson Story | Anita |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Amor |
| 2018 | Miss Granny | Phoebe |
| 2019 | Just a Stranger | |
| 2023 | Instant Daddy | Julie |
| 2024 | Pagpag 24/7 | Leah / Lena |
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Promotor[29] |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Danita Paner claims her life with Daisy Romualdez is "hell"". Pep.ph. November 1, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c "For the Sake of Danita Paner". Philippine Headline News. January 2, 2006. Archived from the original on June 25, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ Franco, Bernie V. (November 8, 2024). "Daisy Romualdez admits rift with daughter Tina Paner". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (November 8, 2007). "If Danita escaped from 'hell,' would she look as pretty?". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c "STAR Dream Girl: Danita Paner". Philstar.com. November 2, 2003. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (September 25, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: Five things to know about Danita Paner". ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Abunda, Boy (April 1, 2005). "Danita Paner is to showbiz born". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Asis, Salve V. (November 25, 2003). "Billy Crawford naging boyfriend ni Mandy Moore". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Something Old, Something New". Manila Times. March 21, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (October 29, 2010). "Body Talk with Danita Paner". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 13, 2010). "Danita Paner is okay now with mom Daisy Romualdez and ex-bf Kean Cipriano". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Jimenez, Joyce (June 22, 2011). "TV5 launches youth-oriented variety show, Hey! It's Saberday!". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Jimenez, Joyce (June 15, 2011). "Oyo Sotto to play Leon the hunter on TV5's adaptation of Bangis". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (March 11, 2012). "The rock star dreamer is now a Kapatid princess". Retrieved April 9, 2025 – via PressReader.
- ^ Pumaloy, Rey (April 27, 2013). "Danita Paner on getting fewer acting assignments: "I decided to go back to music and do a second album."". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Regondola, Glenn (November 19, 2013). "Danita Paner on new sexy image: "Basta, oh my God, hindi ko pa kayang mag-all the way sa screen!"". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Danita Paner is now with Viva". October 4, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2025 – via PressReader.
- ^ Malonzo-Balane, Cristina (May 14, 2016). "Joseph Marco on getting to know Danita Paner better: 'Kung mabibigyan man ng chance, why not?'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (September 20, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: Is Danita Paner an official Kapamilya?". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (March 5, 2018). "'I'm in a happy place now!'". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (January 20, 2021). "Danita feels at home in a villainess role". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Adrianna So, biglang pinalitan si Danita Paner sa Paano Ang Pangako?". Pep.ph. March 20, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Kapamilya Chat with Danita Paner for "Instant Daddy" movie". ABS-CBN. October 3, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Digital, Sun Star Davao (March 19, 2024). "Pagpag 24/7 to launch new comedic duo". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Rula, Gorgy (March 17, 2024). "Danita Paner, may karelasyong pulitiko". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Is Danita open to working with ex-BF JC de Vera?". ABS-CBN. May 14, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Danita Paner claims her life with Daisy Romualdez is "hell"". Pep.ph. November 1, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Llanera, Melba R. (November 18, 2008). "Danita Paner settles issue with mom Daisy Romualdez". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Promotor by Danita Paner on Apple Music, January 1, 2007, retrieved April 9, 2025