MANILA, Philippines - Some of the young stars that have become quite successful this year have been in the industry for a time now, while others have only been under the limelight just recently. These youngbloods from various TV networks we're naming here have one thing in common-all of them are sure to have a merry Christmas because 2012 has been an outstanding year for them, career-wise.
1. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
If the consistent, nightly trending of hashtags containing anything "KathNiel"-the loveteam's pet name-on Twitter isn't proof enough of their tandem's remarkable success, then we don't know what is. From being a low-profile love team in the now defunct Kapamilya youth-oriented show "Growing Up" just last year, 2012 has seen a career turn around for Kathryn and Daniel, with the twosome rising to become the hottest young couple of the network with the airing of "Princess And I" some eight months ago.
From then on, triumphs after triumphs have dotted their partnership-whether as a tandem or as solo artists-from being tapped as endorsers for top consumer brands to appearing as a couple in movies like Star Cinema's latest ensemble film "24/7 In Love" and in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Sisterakas." In addition to their string of achievements are the notable sales of the "Love Songs from Princess and I" album, their serye's soundtrack, as well as the Gold Record award earned by Daniel's eponymous debut album.
2. Julie Anne San Jose
The former "Little Miss Philippines" runner-up-turned-singer is undoubtedly the Kapuso network's best kept gem today. She can sing, dance, act and she has very supportive fans who make sure her name is among the local top trending topics every now and then.
Although she's been part of the industry for almost a decade now, Julie Anne's stardom has definitely skyrocketed in 2012 as proven by her chart topping self-titled debut album's Gold Record feat and the numerous citations she has received this year-among them the 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards Promising Female Singer/Performer award, 60th Famas Award's German Moreno Youth Achievement Award and the Globe Tatt Awards 2012Trending Personality and People's Choice Award.
This is the year she also lands her first ever titular role opposite her love team Elmo Magalona, in the movie "Just One Summer."
3. Julia Montes
At 17, Filipino-German young actress Julia Montes has a clear-cut view of the things that are truly important in life. As such, the young star has purchased a two-storey abode in Antipolo for her family in July this year. She may have joined showbiz only last year, landing a role in the landmark teleseryes "Mara Clara" together with Kathryn, but 2012 continued to be another prosperous year for her after having been included in the top-rating teleserye "Walang Hanggan" together with Coco Martin, Dawn Zulueta, and Richard Gomez.
Aside from that, this year is also special for Julia, as she has finally been able to make her Mama Flor's dream a reality by putting up the Julia Montes Salon in Pandacan, Manila.
4. Jasmine Curtis-Smith
She hasn't even gone full time in local showbiz yet but Jasmine Curtis-Smith has already topped the achievements of other stars in her batch. For one, the Filipina-Australian beauty, the younger sister of actress-host Anne Curtis, has already had a chance to work with an international star in the person of "American Idol Season 7" runner-up David Archuleta for the Kapatid serye "Nandito Ako."
Jasmine Curtis-Smith (NPPA Images)Jasmine has only begun dabbling in showbiz last year after signing up with Viva Talent management but she's already gone full throttle as far as seryes and appearances in the Kapatid network and other endorsements are concerned. That's despite her having to fly to the country from The Land Down Under constantly just to fulfill her showbiz commitments.
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