Klarisse de Guzman Biography: Awards, Music, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Boyfriend

  Klarisse de Guzman is a Filipino singer and songwriter who first captured public attention as the runner-up on the inaugural season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013, thanks to her soulful rendition of “Tulak ng Bibig” that earned a rare four-chair turn from the coaches.

Since then, she has built a reputation through her powerful live performances on shows like ASAP and as one of the founding members of the acclaimed quartet Birit Queens.

Profile

• Full name: Klarisse de Guzman
• Nickname: Klang; also known as Kuwela Soul Diva, Kontesera
• Date of birth: September 6, 1991
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Makati, Philippines
• State of origin: Metro Manila
• Nationality: Filipino
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, composer
• Height: 5′6″ (167 cm)
• Eye color: Grey
• Hair color: Blonde
• Parents: Mother – Tita Esnobie De Guzman
• Siblings: Sister – Krissie De Guzman
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: In a relationship (partner: Trina)
• Religion: Catholic
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Net worth: $962,000

Early Life and Education

Klarisse de Guzman is now 33 years of age. She was born on September 6, 1991, in Makati, Metro Manila, where she was raised alongside her sister, Krissie De Guzman, by their mother, Tita Esnobie De Guzman. Details about her father remain unavailable.

In her childhood, she earned the nickname “kontesera” by competing in numerous singing contests, placing second in Batang Kampeon at age nine and later appearing on Star for a Night with peers Angeline Quinto and Sarah Geronimo.

She pursued higher education at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, earning a degree in Music Production around 2014 while performing as a member of the campus band Turning Point.

Personal Life

Klarisse de Guzman publicly came out as bisexual during her stint on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition in April 2025, revealing she had been in a relationship with her partner, Trina, for four years; her parents had known about the relationship since before her father’s passing.

Career

After early appearances on variety shows and contests, Klarisse auditioned for The Voice of the Philippines in 2013, impressing all four coaches and finishing as the runner-up; her performance of “To Love Somebody” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” showcased her vocal range.

In January 2014, she signed with MCA Music Philippines and released her self-titled debut album featuring her competition pieces and the theme song “Sabihin Mo Sa Akin,” which became the OST for the TV drama Mirabella.

She held her first solo concert, The Voice of Klarisse de Guzman: Live on Concert, on August 29, 2014, at Teatrino, Promenade Mall. In 2016, she joined the trio O Diva on We Love OPM and secured third place.

From 2017 onward, under Star Music, she released her second album, Klarisse, and in 2021 won Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 3, earning four weekly wins en route to the grand prize.

She continues to appear regularly on ASAP, perform in concert tours, and serve as a judge on Tawag ng Tanghalan, alongside periodic releases like her 2024 EP “FEELS”.

Awards

• 2014 – 4th Yahoo! OMG Awards, Female Performer of the Year, nominated
• 2015 – 28th Awit Awards, Best Collaboration for “Sino Ka Ba?” (with Nyoy Volante), nominee; Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play for “Sabihin Mo Sa Akin,” nominee
• 2016 – 1st Wish Music Awards, Wish Ballad Song of the Year, nominated; Wish Original Song of the Year, nominated; Wish Female Artist of the Year, nominated
• 2017 – 7th EdukCircle Awards, Most Influential Female Concert Performers of the Year (with ASAP Birit Queens), winner
• 2018 – 49th Box Office Entertainment Awards, Most Promising Female Concert Artist of the Year, winner; 10th PMPC Star Awards for Music nominations in Album of the Year (Klarisse), Pop Album of the Year, and Female Pop Artist of the Year for “Wala Na Talaga”
• 2021 – 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music, Female Pop Artist of the Year for “NBSB,” nominee
• 2023 – 9th Wish Music Awards, Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year for “Wala Na Talaga,” nominee

Net Worth

Klarisse de Guzman’s estimated net worth stands at approximately USD 962,000, accrued through album sales, live concerts, television performances, and endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @klarissedguzman
• Twitter (X): @Klarissedguzman
• YouTube: Klarisse de Guzman

Filmography

• Star for a Night (2002) – Semi-finalist
• The Voice of the Philippines (2013) – Contestant / Runner-up
• ASAP (2013–present) – Performer
• The Singing Bee (2014–2015) – Contestant
• Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (2015) – Celebrity contestant with Morissette
• Family Feud (2016) – Celebrity contestant as part of the ASAP Singers
• We Love OPM (2016) – Contestant as part of O Diva
• Minute to Win It (2017) – Celebrity contestant
• I Can See Your Voice (2018) – Contestant with Birit Queens
• It’s Showtime (2020) – Celebrity guest
• Happy Time (2021) – Celebrity guest
• Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 3 (2021) – Contestant / Grand Winner
• It’s Showtime (2021–present) – Judge, Tawag ng Tanghalan segment.
• I Can See Your Voice Season 4 (2022) – Sing-vestigator
• Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition (2025) – Housemate

Discography

• Klarisse de Guzman (Album, 2014)
• Klarisse (Album, July 28, 2017)
• Mahal Mo Pa Ba Ako (Single, 2016)
• Wala Na Talaga (Single, 2017)
• NBSB (Single, 2019)
• Ulan Ng Kahapon (Single, 2021)
• God Is with Us (Single, 2021, with Boggie Manipon)
• Thank You (Single, 2022)
• Ayoko Na Sana (Single, 2023, with Rox Santos)