Kristina "Tina" Paner (born August 1, 1971) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Early life
At a very young age, Paner's parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well. Her father Manny Paner was a well known basketball player while her mother Daisy Romualdez was an actress in the 1960s. Paner is the sister of Danita Paner, who is also a singer.
Paner's parents convinced her to try singing at the age of nine and the song "Sana" was popularized by her. She tried acting too aged 10 when she starred in the film Sinasamba Kita as the young Lorna Tolentino who played the character role of Nora. She also did a Colgate commercial called "Colgate Winterfresh Gel" with fellow Triplets members Manilyn Reynes and Sheryl Cruz in the 1980s.
By that time her mother, having seen her acting potential, presented Kristina, then only 12, to Regal Films owner and producer Mother Lily Monteverde. She was soon offered a contract. She became a regular in television shows like Musmos Pa Si Boss with Niño Muhlach as the Boss, Ora Engkantada, and Wanbol High. She also became a cast of the youth-oriented variety show That's Entertainment.
In 1989, she had two launching films in Regal Films. These were Tamis ng Unang Halik, the film formerly titled Pepay Paypay and Huwag Kang Hahalik Sa Diyablo. That same year, the song "Tamis ng Unang Halik" became her signature song from her self-titled album. This song was also sung by Sharon Cuneta from the film Kaputol ng Isang Awit in 1991 under VIVA Films.
In 1990, she was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist on Awit Awards for the song "Tamis ng Unang Halik". Alongside her were her fellow That's Entertainment co-stars Manilyn Reynes, Sheryl Cruz, Lea Salonga and Rachel Alejandro who were among the nominees. At that time, it was only Manilyn Reynes who had two songs nominated on that same category but in the end it was Rachel Alejandro who was announced the winner for her rendition of the song "Kay Tagal".[citation needed]
On June 6, 1994, Paner had her first major concert in Greenhills Theater entitled 'On My Own... Kristina Paner' with her as special guests were Rico J. Puno, Marco Sison, John Nite, Janno Gibbs and Chris de Venecia, and directed by Al Quinn. She sang the songs "The Nearness of You" a classic song which became very popular at that time from the PLDT commercial, "Let's Do the Twist/Let's Twist Again" medley, "Out Here on My Own" as popularized by Irene Cara, her singles "Tamis ng Unang Halik" and "Umiibig Ka Pala Sa Akin", and many others. The concert was under DR Productions in cooperation with Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc.[citation needed]
In the mid-1990s, Paner also had the privilege to sing a duet with Tony Bennett with the song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" when Bennett asked anyone in the audience to sing with him on stage and she volunteered to sing with him in his concert in the U.S.[citation needed]
In 2013, she came back to Manila with her daughter Luisane Kristiel. She has since been active in acting on television series.[1]
On April 21, 2013, she did a show at Zirkoh Tomas Morato with her sister Danita Paner with Ferown band, Sam Milby and Rico J. Puno. She sang a duet with Sam Milby on the song "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang". The show was produced by DR Productions.[2]
In 2014, Paner had a series of shows at Casino Filipino (PAGCOR), at Mactan Satellite with Ramon Christopher (Feb. 12) and at 365 Plaza Satellite in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte (Feb. 28). The other show was with her fellow Triplet member Manilyn Reynes.[citation needed]
In April 2014, she showed her other talent, dancing, which she learned from That's Entertainment and applied it on the show Celebrity Dance Battle for two Saturdays on TV5. Her challengers were actress Iwa Moto and showbiz news writer Shalala.[3]
On May 22, 2014, Lea Salonga wrote an article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer titled "Letting Young Voices Be Heard" wherein she mentioned both Kristina Paner and Manilyn Reynes; "...Here's the thing: Young artists are impressionable and malleable, which is a wonderful thing. If and when influenced the right way, you create a singer who carries not only proper technique coupled with emotional accessibility, but a great respect for their chosen art form. That was something cultivated very early on in me, and in many child singers back in the day. Voices of young singers like Kristina Paner and Manilyn Reynes always deserved respect not only because the tonal quality was just beautiful, but also because they were also able to express themselves clearly and from the heart. Theirs are voices I will be looking to for guidance as I coach my wards in preparation for battles."[4]
On July 17, 2016, Regine Velasquez's cookbook Bongga sa Kusina was launched and it featured the recipe titled "Tina Paner's Sinigang na Lechon" in one of its collections of delicacies when she guested on Velasquez's TV show Sarap Diva. The recipe also featured a picture of Paner's face beside the recipe title.
On September 9, 2017, she had a concert at the Music Museum with Manilyn Reynes and Sheryl Cruz titled 'The Triplet Concert' with guests from the series Meant to Be; Addy Raj, Ivan Dorschner, Jak Roberto and Ken Chan.[5]
In April 2019, Paner and her daughter Shane modeled for Style Stellar – The House of Bea Bianca launch.
Her other name according to her was Ma. Kharine Gomez written in the That's Entertainment magazine in the late 1980s.[citation needed]
On April 30, 2020, Tina and her fellow co-stars from That's Entertainment namely Manilyn Reynes, Sheryl Cruz, Keempee de Leon, Romnick Sarmenta, Ramon Christopher Gutierrez, and Janno Gibbs reunited on a music video of Janno Gibbs's instagram page titled "That's Quarantainment".
That's Entertainment (1986 GMA 7) Monday Group earlier with Ramon Christopher Guttierrez as her former love team / Friday Group later with Cris Villanueva as her new love team at that time."
Mother Studio Presents produced by Regal Films – (for two episodes only) as Joyette the rebellious teenager and the other character where she portrayed an old mother, in her teenage years, to grown teenage girls in some other episode (1989 GMA 7)
Photographs and Memories with Cathy Mora in one episode (1989 RPN 9)
Ryan Ryan Musikahan (1994 ABS-CBN 2) – Herself Guest Performer with Manilyn Reynes. Ryan Cayabyab a Filipino musician, composer and conductor had a conversation with both of them, Tina and Manilyn, and addressing them that they look like sisters. Kristina Paner sang her signature hit songs and the song "Used To Be" as popularized by singers Charlene and Stevie Wonder on a duet while Mr.Ryan Cayabyab played the piano.
ASOP Music Festival – ASOP (A Song of Praise) Music Festival (2013 UNTV)- herself singing "Tamis Ng Unang Halik" and the composer Mr. Mon del Rosario. The show is hosted by Toni Rose Gayda and balladeer RichardReynoso.
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Mikropono – The Rose Fostanes Story" – X Factor Israel winner – as Mel with Viveika Ravanes as Rose 'Osang' Fostanes (March 22, 2014 ABS-CBN)
Family Feud (Philippine game show) – "ASAP Sessionistas vs. That's Girls" – (game show) (June 25, 2016 ABS-CBN) – with Rachel Alejandro, Sitti, and other members of each team.
Tadhana: Bagahe – as Norma the OFW mother who works as a Domestic Helper who was stricken by cancer with Robert Ortega as her husband, John Manalo as her son, and Dang Cruz as her fellow OFW (July 22, 2017 GMA 7)
Road Trip (TV series) – Guimaras province with Manilyn Reynes and Sheryl Cruz (September 24, 2017 GMA 7)
All Star Videoke with Sheryl Cruz as All-star laglagers (October 1, 2017 GMA 7)
Tadhana: Pag-Uwi – as Cora the OFW mother who works in U.K. as a Caregiver with Martin del Rosario as her eldest son, Paul Salas as her younger son, Ashley Ortega as her daughter, Antonette Garcia as her fellow OFW, and Jhoana Marie Tan as her daughter-in-law wife of Martin del Rosario (December 22, 2018 GMA 7; 3:15 pm)
Bawal Judgmental – Special Appearance accompanying her daughter Shane Paner as guest to be picked by the contestant (December 24, 2019 – Tuesday; 12:00 pm. GMA 7)
Wish Ko Lang: Babaeng Unggoy – as one of Manilyn's friend with Manilyn Reynes as the "Babaeng Unggoy", Gladys Reyes, Almira Muhlach, Anna Vicente, and Ahron Villena (August 14 & 21, 2021; 4:10 pm. GMA 7)
Cash Landing On You – Celebrity Home Partner (September 20, 2021; 12:00 pm. GMA 7)
Imbestigador: Babae Sa Kakahuyan as the mother with Claire Castro as the victim and Kimson Tan as the suspect (July 9, 2022 – Saturday; 4:45 pm. GMA 7)
Wish Ko Lang: Scammer Friend – as Aby - Alex/Frances' mother - with Adrian Lindayag as Alex/Frances, Neil Coleta, Richard Quan, and Jenzel Angeles as Jem the "Scammer Friend" (July 30, 2022; 4:10 pm. GMA 7)
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Madal-Dolls – as Au - Roxie Smith's mother - with Sanya Lopez as Bubbles, Ashley Ortega as Blondie, Hannah Precillas as Carrots, Crystal Paras as Luna, Roxie Smith as Steph, Lia Salvador as Rina, Vince Crisostomo as Zac, and Rodjun Cruz as Super Stan" (August 7, 14, & 21, 2022; 6:10 pm. GMA 7)
TiktoClock – Guest - with Bruce Roeland and Lexi Gonzales - hosted by Kim Atienza, Pokwang, Jayson Gainza, Faith Da Silva, and Rabiya Mateo (January 1, 2024 GMA 7)
Kristina Paner (1989), DYNA Records (self-titled solo album)
"Di Na Bale"
"Umiibig Ka Pala Sa Akin"
"Tamis ng Unang Halik"
"True Friend Forever" (duet with her father Manny Paner)
"Biro Biro"
"Sikret Lang" (composed by Vehnee Saturno)
"Ikembot Mo, Iyugyug Mo"
"In Love Ako Sa 'Yo"
Second Chance
Album appearances
Meant to Be (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2017), GMA Records – songs included are "Dear Friend" and "Kaibigan" sung by the Triplets
Pasko Na Usab (various artists) (1981), VICOR Records / Plaka Pilipino – songs included are the Visayan Christmas songs "Maayong Pasko" and "Maglipay Kita"
Songs
"Sana" (1981), VICOR Records / Sunshine Records (Side A: "Sana" / Side B: "Kalinisan") (45RPM single) – with this song, Lea Salonga became her childhood rival or rather a friendly competitor when Salonga sang the song "Small Voice" that same year. Both of them were busy promoting their own singles on noontime shows and afternoon variety shows on different TV stations in their long ponytailed hairdo. Both singers/actresses met again in 1995 in the film Sana Maulit Muli. They were also pioneers in the TV show That's Entertainment. "Sana" was also revived by Jolina Magdangal on her A Wish Comes True CD under Walt Disney Records Philippines in 1996. The Tres Marias CD featuring Lolita Carbon, Cooky Chua and Bayang Barrios has their own version. It was also sung by Sarah Geronimo in Japan's Million Thanks to Remember in 2012. Another version was by Aiza Seguerra. The song was composed by folk singer Florante. The Side B song "Kalinisan" can be heard in YouTube.
Musmos Pa Si Boss TV theme song (1983) – part of the lyrics include this phrase "...May gatas pa sa labi. Big time kahit Musmos pa si Boss..."
"Tamis ng Unang Halik" (1989) – as well as Sharon Cuneta, the song was also recorded by Juris Fernandez which was the theme song of the teleseryeKatorse. Other versions were recorded by Julie Anne San Jose and by teenage singer Ashley in 2002 under Viva Records. An instrumental version was performed by jazz saxophonist Tots Tolentino on his Color Real CD. Vice Ganda sang a spoof version of it in his TV show It's Showtime.
"Umiibig Ka Pala sa Akin" (1989)
"Ikembot Mo, Iyugyog Mo" (1989) - was featured from the movie "Lesson For Love" (Regal Films) - was sung by Tina, Isabel Granada, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Anna Roces in the beach scene.
