Marielle Montellano

Music Highlights

• Known by the nickname “The Pop Pristine,” reflecting her polished vocal delivery and expressive singing style.
• Gained recognition through Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2016, where she finished as a grand finalist.
• Became widely recognized as one half of JMielle, her musical partnership with JM Dela Cerna.
• Explores heartfelt OPM ballads, romantic duets, and contemporary pop through her solo releases and collaborations.

Notable Songs

• Talaga Ba
• Do I Have to Say It Again?
• Pag Ang Puso Ang Nagsabi
• Wish You the Best (with Lyka Estrella)
• Paano Ba Ang Magmahal (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Ikaw (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Magpakailan Pa Man (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Parang Tayo Pero Hindi (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Ikaw at Ako (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Paborito Kong Pasko (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Perfect Together (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Pinangga Ta Ka (with JM Dela Cerna)
• Mapadama (with JM Dela Cerna)

Music and Performances

• Performs on ASAP Natin ‘To, It’s Showtime, concerts, and other live entertainment programs.
• Joined forces with JM Dela Cerna as JMielle, releasing the six-track EP JMielle in Love in 2025.
• Collaborated with fellow Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Lyka Estrella on Wish You the Best, a ballad about heartbreak and moving on.
• Won Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 4 with JM Dela Cerna in April 2026 after their final performance as Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez.
• Is set to hold her solo concert, Marielle: Most Requested, on November 29, 2026, at New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.
   

Career Highlights

• Rose to prominence in 2016 after competing in the inaugural season of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It’s Showtime, finishing in sixth place.
• Released her debut solo single, Talaga Ba, in 2018.
• Released Do I Have to Say It Again? in 2021.
• Became the grand champion of Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets with JM Dela Cerna in 2023.
• Released Pag Ang Puso Ang Nagsabi with JM Dela Cerna in 2024, establishing their partnership as JMielle.
• Released the JMielle in Love EP in 2025, featuring six Filipino love songs, including five reinterpretations and one original composition.
• Won Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 4 with JM Dela Cerna in 2026, earning a ₱1 million cash prize.
• Announced Marielle: Most Requested for November 2026 to celebrate her tenth anniversary since joining Tawag ng Tanghalan.
   

Life and Public Image

• Hails from Tabogon, Cebu, and is recognized as a Cebuana singer making her mark in the Philippine entertainment industry.
• Is a recording artist managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s talent management division, and associated with its music arm, Polaris.
• Is known for her powerful voice, vocal range, and emotionally engaging performances.
• Works closely with JM Dela Cerna as JMielle, with their musical partnership built around romantic duets and vocal collaborations.

Fun Facts

• She is a two-time grand champion with JM Dela Cerna: They won Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets in 2023 and Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 4 in 2026.
• Her stage nickname is “The Pop Pristine.”
• She has a strong Cebuano connection: Her roots in Tabogon, Cebu, are part of her public identity as a Cebuana artist.
• Her partnership with JM spans multiple formats: Beyond singing competitions, the duo has released an EP, performed concerts, and appeared together on television.
• She is celebrating a decade in entertainment in 2026: Her upcoming Most Requested concert marks ten years since her Tawag ng Tanghalan debut.