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{{Short description|Filipino singer and recording artist (born 2007)}}
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Filipino singer and recording artist (born 2007)
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Joice Espinoza |
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 Espinoza in 2024 |
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| Born |
Shirleena Joice Labe Espinoza (2007-06-06) June 6, 2007 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, recording artist |
| Years active | 2023–present |
Joice Espinoza (born June 6, 2007)[1] is a Filipino singer, recording artist[2] and a beauty queen.[3][4]
Joice Espinoza was born in Olongapo. From a young age, Espinoza showed a strong interest in music, pageantry, and performing arts. Her passion for music began with theme songs from children’s shows and cartoons. Her mother enrolled her in vocal training in her hometown.[5]
As early as 10, Espinoza has been competing professionally in local and global stages such as Princess of the World in Pomorie, Bulgaria, where she won in the voice and modeling categories.[6]
Espinoza began singing at a young age, performing in local competitions and events.[7]
In 2023, She made her television debut by competing on ABS-CBN‘s It’s Showtime in season 7 of the “Tawag Ng Tanghalan” segment, advancing as a daily winner. She has also appeared in GMA Network‘s shows, TiktoClock’s Tanghalan ng Kampeon.[6]
In December 2024, Espinoza released her debut single Pangako Mo, written by songwriter John Rey Malto.[8][9] The song Pangako Mo has received over 1.2 million views on Facebook and was recognized with awards from the Global Music Awards in California, the Europe Music Video Awards,[10][11] the Parai Musical International Awards, and the World Music and Independent Film Festival.[12][13]
In November 2024, Espinoza received a nomination for Best New Female Artist at the 37th Aliw Awards.[14][15] In 2025, Espinoza appeared on TV5 (Philippine TV network) Eat Bulaga. While in the studio audience, she was invited to perform and sang “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita.” A video of the performance was later uploaded to Facebook, where it received widespread attention.[16] That same year, she received the title of Influencer Singer of the Year at the 2025 Influencers Watchlist Awards.[17][18] Following the success of her viral track Pangako Mo, Espinoza announced she is working on new music reflecting her personal experiences and aspirations as an 18-year-old artist.[19][20] In September 2025, ABS-CBN reported that she released a new single titled Hanggang Sa Muli.[21][22]
- ^ “Joice Espinoza embraces deeper artistry at 18”. The Manila Times. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ “Ex-TNT contestant Joice Espinoza drops original song ‘Pangako Mo’“. ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko. “PEP YEARENDER 2017: Pinay beauty queens dominate international pageants”. Rappler. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (January 10, 2018). “2017: A ‘beauty-ful’ year”. Philstar. Philippine Star. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ “Aliw Awards nominee Joice Espinoza drops original song ‘Pangako Mo’“. Manila Bulletin. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ a b Almo, Nherz (30 December 2024). “Ex-Tanghalan ng Kampeon contestant Joice Espinoza releases new single”. GMA Entertainment. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ The Global Filipino Magazine (September 15, 2023). “A rising star painting the world with her harmonious canvas of music and passion”. The Global Filipino Magazine. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (December 23, 2024). “Ex-TNT contestant Joice Espinoza drops original song ‘Pangako Mo’“. ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ “Joice Espinoza debuts with ‘Pangako Mo’“. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing, Inc. December 30, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ “Global Music Awards Honorees – September 2024”. Global Music Awards. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ “Official Selections 2024/2025 – EMVA”. eMusic Awards. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ “Sep to Nov 2024 – Parai Musical Awards”. Parai Musical Awards. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ “16th Annual WMIFF Nominees – 2025”. World Music & Independent Film Festival. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ “Atom Araullo, Julie Anne San Jose, Zia Dantes, more nominated at 2024 Aliw Awards”. GMA News Online. GMA Network. November 8, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ “Lea Salonga, Dolly de Leon, SB19, BINI among nominees at 37th Aliw Awards”. Inquirer Entertainment. Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 2, 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ Medina, Rogelio Constantino (2025-09-09). “Mesmerizing voice of Joice Espinoza of Olongapo City”. Asian Journal. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Espinoza, Joice (6 February 2025). “Joice Espinoza honored as ‘Influencer Singer of the Year’“. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Random Republika (2025-02-06). “Joice Espinoza makes it to the list of ‘Influencer Singers of the Year’“. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ CinemaBravo (2025-07-03). “Joice Espinoza teases new music after viral hit ‘Pangako Mo’“. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ Mercado, Josh. “After viral song ‘Pangako Mo,’ Joice Espinoza working on new music”. ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (2025-07-16). “‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ alum Joice Espinoza to release new single ‘Hanggang sa Muli’“. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Mercado, Josh (September 26, 2025). “Rising OPM artist Joice Espinoza drops new single ‘Hanggang Sa Muli’“. ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
