Having once reached the pinnacle of glory as the champion of Tawag ng Tanghalan, Janine Berdin’s current image has many wondering — what happened to her after losing public attention?
Janine Berdin was born on January 28, 2002 in Cebu.
She grew up in an environment that highly valued arts, culture, and music.
From a young age, her family instilled in her an interest in performing.
Her family, particularly her parents and relatives, served as the first listeners and supporters of her passion.
His life before fame was not easy like many Filipino families.
They faced the daily challenges of life while supporting a child’s dream [music] of entering television in his hometown in Cebu.
He was known as a simple student who always participated in school activities [music] related to singing and acting.
His Cebuano roots are an important part of his identity as Visayan culture and the local music scene there solidified his foundation before he took to the national stage in Manila.
His career in the entertainment industry began earlier than most people would have expected.
Before she became known as a singer, she first entered the world of acting as a child actress.
In 2011, at the age of 18, she participated in ABSCBN’s famous reality talent search, Star Circle Quest search for the next kidy superstars.
In this competition, she showcased her talent in acting, dancing, and singing in front of judges and thousands of viewers.
Although he did not win the main award in the said contest, this experience opened doors for him to appear in various ABS-CBN programs.
He was part of several teleseryes and had small roles.
which [music] taught him the discipline of working in front of the camera.
She also participated in other competitions such as the Bida Kapamilya segment of the New Time Show It’s Showtime where she gradually built her self-confidence.
After her early years on television, she decided to take a break from the showbiz industry for almost five years to focus on her studies in Cebu.
This period of Hayatus was important for him to strengthen his mind and to further hone his true passion for making music and playing instruments such as the ukulele and guitar.
In 2018, he decided to return to the stage by joining the second season of the modern edition of Showtime’s Call of the Stage.
[music] This is where his journey to the pinnacle of success began.
In his first appearance as a daily contender, he sang for the magazine of the band Eraser Heads, which immediately showed his unique style.
His voice, described as Husky, Raspy and influenced by alternative rock, was a breath of fresh air in a competition often dominated by traditional singers.
Throughout the competition, he proved his talent by giving new life to popular OPM songs.
His performances in quarter 4 [music] of the competition went viral on social media.
In particular, his renditions of Bambu songs like Noi and Halleluj.
On June 2, 2018, during the grand finale held at Resorts World Manila, he was officially crowned the grand champion after receiving the highest combined score from the judges and public text votes.
He beat out fellow talents Arman and Stephen Paisu.
His victory brought him prizes worth millions of pesos, a management contract with Star [music] Magic and a house and land.
Above all, this success has positioned her as one of the most promising young artists of the new generation.
Along with her rapid rise to fame came the scrutiny of the public and controversies that have crept into her personal life.
The biggest news that has become a topic of discussion across the country is her radical change of appearance in late 2020.
After months of not appearing on television due to the pandemic, netizens were surprised when she posted new photos on her social media accounts showing different angles of her face.
These photos immediately went viral and speculations began about her having a facelift.
Instead of hiding or denying it, she boldly addressed the issue in a [music] interview with Vice Ganda on the digital talk show Vice on October 11, 2020.
She openly admitted that she underwent a surgical procedure to fix her nose called rhinoplastic.
She explained that her nose has been her biggest insecurities about her physical appearance since she was a child.
And deciding to change it was a way to boost her self-confidence.
According to her, there is nothing wrong with improving oneself if it brings happiness and peace of mind to a person.
While she received support from her industry peers, she also faced negative comments from critics who said she had lost her natural beauty.
Her response to the critics exemplified the modern perspective on cosmetic surgery in the Philippines, where she championed the right of every individual to make decisions about their own bodies without fear of societal judgment.
Aside from the controversy surrounding her physical appearance, she also faced a more serious crisis that threatened her very livelihood and passion.
Having a throat condition called vocal nodules are benign or non-cancerous growths that develop on the vocal cords due to excessive, repetitive, or improper use of the voice.
For a professional singer known for his rough, rock-oriented style, this condition is a serious threat.
His vocal cords require high air pressure and friction on his vocal folds, which if not properly cared for can cause permanent [music] damage.
In 2019, he began experiencing frequent vocal posturing, difficulty reaching high notes, and severe throat fatigue after each performance.
After an examination by a specialist doctor, he was officially diagnosed with vocal nodules.
As a result, medical experts advised him to undergo strict vocal rest or a complete ban on speaking and singing for a long time to allow his throat to heal naturally.
This situation led to
of great sorrow to him because his voice was his main instrument [music] for expressing his art and earning a living.
Recovering from vocal nodules is a long and thorough process that requires great discipline.
In addition to vocal rest, [music] he also underwent vocal therapy with the help of speech language pathologists to re-educate him in the correct way of using his voice without straining his throat.
At the same time, he also faced another medical challenge of misanthropy with Cushing’s syndrome, a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the body that caused weight gain and fluctuations.
The subsequent [music] health problems pushed him to reflect and adjust his lifestyle.
She had to change her schedule, avoid noisy environments that forced her to scream [music] and learn to listen to her body’s signals.
Her experience with vocal nodules served as a warning not only to her but to all young singers about the importance of vocal hygiene and proper singing technique to maintain vocal health in the long term.
After overcoming health and personal challenges, he successfully returned to the music scene with a stronger disposition and a broader understanding of his craft.
Currently, he continues to be recognized as one of the most active recording artists and songwriters in the country.
His recovery has resulted in a wiser choice of songs and a more controlled use of his raspy vocals which now have more emotion and depth.
One of his biggest successes after his comeback was the song Mahica which was a collaboration with the famous singer songwriter Adie.
This year, he is busy expanding his discography and releasing new projects under Star Music and ABS-CBN.
In recent months, his solo single titled What If I Miss You for the Rest of My Life has become a big talk, marking his first solo entry on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart.
Due to the request of his fans, he recently released a new version of the song titled What If I Miss You for the rest of my Life, Live in the studio.
This studio version immediately received positive reactions from critics due to the clarity of his voice and the quality of his live performance which showed his complete recovery from his past throat ailmenTS.
He is also active in [music] live concert performances on the weekly Variety show Asap Natin To and continues to write songs for his next albums including his previous collections such as Love Songs of Fools which was released in 2025.
His current endeavors are focused on creating songs that depict the true experiences of youth and solidify his position as the voice of his generation.
The story of Janine Berdy’s life and career is a clever account of the metamorphosis or transformation in various aspects [of music] of a person.
From being a child actress looking for a place on television to becoming a champion who won the country with her version of rock music, she has shown that art is not static.
Her decision to alter her physical appearance to combat her personal insecurities opened up an important discourse about individual freedom and the showbiz industry’s prices on women.
Her struggles with vocal nodules and Cushing’s syndrome have proven her resilience as a person who does not give up in the face of physical limitations.
His current musical successes such as chart-topping hits and live studio recordings continue to prove that true talent prevails no matter what the storms throw at him.
He remains an important pillar of modern OPM, an inspiration to aspiring singers, and a living rock whose every challenge can change its form.
But the art within the heart will remain pure and powerful.
