Pops Fernandez Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Net Worth, Parents, Songs, Movies & TV Shows

Pops Fernandez is a Filipina singer, television host, actress, entrepreneur, and producer who emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the Philippine entertainment scene.

Her breakthrough came in her teens when she signed a record deal that launched her into stardom with hit albums and high-profile TV hosting gigs.

Over decades, she has been celebrated for her commanding presence on stage and her seamless movement into hosting and acting, earning her the title “Concert Queen.”

Profile

• Full name: Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez
• Nickname: Pops
• Date of birth: December 12, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Lucban, Quezon, Philippines
• State of origin: Quezon
• Nationality: Filipino
• Profession: Singer, television host, actress, entertainer, entrepreneur, producer, model
• Parents: Eddie Fernandez (father), Dulce Lukban (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Martin Nievera (married June 28, 1986; annulled 2003)
• Children: Robin Nievera, Ramon (Ram) Nievera (two sons)
• Relationship status: divorced
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez better known as Pops Fernandez (59 years old) was born on December 12, 1966, in Lucban, Quezon, to actor Eddie Fernandez and Dulce Lukban.

At age 16, she entered show business after signing a contract with OctoArts Records in 1981, which led to her recording debut in 1982.

Details on her formal education, such as schools attended or degrees earned are not public at this time.

Personal Life

Pops Fernandez married fellow singer Martin Nievera in June 1986, and their marriage ended in annulment in 2003.

Together, they have two sons, Robin and Ram Nievera.

Career

Pops Fernandez’s career began with music.

At 16, she signed with OctoArts Records in 1981 and released her debut album Pops in 1982.

She quickly rose to teen idol status and expanded into television, co‑hosting The Penthouse Live! alongside Martin Nievera and later becoming one of the main hosts of ASAP.

She earned the moniker “Concert Queen,” touring locally and internationally for decades.

In 2009, she was part of the Divas 4 Divas U.S. tour with Regine Velasquez, Kuh Ledesma, and Zsa Zsa Padilla, and she released the album Hope under MCA Universal, featuring covers including a new version of her 1983 hit Little Star.

In 2019, she became the first Filipina to serve as a panelist on the CBS reality talent show The World’s Best.

In 2020, she appeared as a guest judge on The Clash Season 3.

Awards

• PMPC Star Awards for Television – Best Female TV Host for ASAP (2000)
• GMMSF Box‑Office Entertainment Awards – Female Concert Performer of the Year (2010)

Net Worth

Pops Fernandez’s net worth is estimated to be at least $25 million, earned through singing, TV hosting, acting among others.

Controversy

In January 2025, Pops Fernandez issued a warning about a fake Facebook account claiming that her son Ram Nievera was suffering from a brain aneurysm.

She stated that the posts harmed her family’s reputation and confirmed that her team had reported and removed the fake accounts.

She also warned that she would pursue legal action if the misuse continued.

Social Media

• Instagram: @popsfernandezofficial

Filmography

Film:

• Love Ko ‘To (1980)
• Pag‑ibig Pa (1982)
• Just Say You Love Me (1982)
• Paano Ba ang Magmahal (1984)
• Give Me Five (1984)
• Bilanggo… Prisons No. 10069 (1985)
• Payaso (1986)
• Always and Forever (1986)
• Si Mister at Si Misis (1986)
• Shoot That Ball (1987)
• Stupid Cupid (1988)
• Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo (1988)
• Twinkle, Twinkle Magic Star (1988)
• Magic to Love (1989)
• Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (1989)
• Tamis ng Unang Halik (1989)
• Linlang (1999)
• Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya (2000)
• Videoke King (2002)
• ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (2006)

Television:

• Eat Bulaga! (1979) – Host/Performer
• The Penthouse Live! (1982–1987) – Host/Performer
• P.O.P.S. (1992)
• Miss Universe 1994 Presentation Show (1994) – Host
• ASAP (1995–2003; 2023–present) – Host/Performer
• Nagmamahal Pa Rin Sa ‘Yo (1999) – Performer
• Morning Girls with Kris and Korina (2002) – Guest
• SOP (2003–2004) – Guest Performer
• All Together Now (2003) – Role: Rina
• Twin Hearts (2003–2004) – Role: Adelle Medira
• Sing‑Galing ni Pops (2004) – Host
• POPS! (2005)
• I Love Betty La Fea – Guest role: Paulina
• Are You the Next Big Star? – Judge
• Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition Season 3 – Guest Performer
• Party Pilipinas (2012)
• Sarap Diva (2013) – Guest
• The Ryzza Mae Show
• Born to Be a Star (2016) – Judge
• Eat Bulaga! – Guest
• The World’s Best (2019) – Wall of the World judge
• Centerstage (2020) – Judge
• The Clash (2020) – Judge
• For the Love (2023) – Host
• It’s Showtime (2025) – Judge/Performer

Discography

Albums:

• 1982: Pops (Canary Records)
• 1983: Pops Fernandez in Love (Canary Records)
• 1984: Heading for the Top (Canary Records)
• 1986: The Best of Pops Fernandez (OctoArts International)
• 1989: Awesome (Sunshine Records)
• 1991: Change (Sunshine Records)
• 1993: Pops (Dyna Music)
• 1996: Colours (Star Music)
• 1999: Nagmamahal Pa Rin sa ‘Yo (Star Music)
• 2000: Moments (Viva Records)
• 2001: Shindig Live (Viva Records)
• 2001: The Story of Pops Fernandez (EMI Philippines)
• 2002: The Way I Feel Inside (Viva Records)
• 2004: When Words Are Not Enough (Warner Music)
• 2006: Silver (Viva Records)
• 2006: Don’t Say Goodbye (re‑release) (Vicor Music Corporation)
• 2009: Hope (MCA Music)
• 2012: No More Words (collaboration with Martin Nievera) (PolyEast Records)