Photo: Adam Laurena
Nanette Inventor recently signed a co-management partnership between Viva Artists Agency and Stages.
With an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the entertainment industry, Nanette Inventor is ready to bring her strong caliber of talents in comedy, singing, and hosting to new heights as she officially signs with Viva Artists Agency in partnership with her existing management, Stages.
The veteran entertainer began her career as a singer, starting as a member of the UP Concert Chorus and a back-up singer of the group Filipina. She branched out her vocal prowess by lending her voice to various television and radio jingles, as well as performing cover versions of various foreign hits.
Nanette’s singing career took off after she participated in the 7th Metro Manila Pop Music Festival back in 1984 and took home the grand prize after wowing the judges with her interpretation of Gary Granada’s “Salamat Musika.”
(From L to R): Head of Stages Talents Carlo Orosa, Ms. Nanette Inventor, and Viva Artists Agency President and COO Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus.
(Photo by Adam Laurena)
Apart from singing, Nanette also found a penchant for comedy, finding success in 1983 after starring in Channel 7’s Penthouse Live, specifically in its social satire portion where she brought to life the character of Doña Leonila Evaporada Viuda de Ford, also known as Doña Buding, which brought laughs to every televiewer in the country.
Continuing her success as a comedienne-singer, Nanette became a mainstay in shows such as Por Kilo, In The Money, and Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata and would enjoy guest appearances in various television drama anthologies, telecines, and TV specials. In addition, she is also a top choice as a judge among singing contests for children.
Her talent has also brought her into an international audience, having performed in various countries such as the United States, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, among others. One of her memorable performances was in the historical Carnegie Hall in New York City where she was the first Filipina to perform and grace the stages of the iconic concert venue.
Nanette also utilized her vocal talents in theater, starring in the productions Honk, The Wiz, Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, and Separasyon, the latter being a Carlos Palanca Award-winning play by Lito Casaje.
Ms. Nanette Inventor speaks to the press after her contract signing with Viva Artists Agency.(Photo by Adam Laurena)
Adapting to the world of social media, the comedienne-singer also catered to young audiences after her hilarious videos and parodies of well-known modern tracks, such as “Tala” and “Despacito,” and famous political and social figures, became viral hits.
As the newest member of Viva Artists Agency, Nanette is ready to showcase her knack for entertainment even more, allowing more audiences to see why she has been in the business for a long time.
For more details and upcoming announcements, you may visit Viva Artists Agency’s social media platform on Facebook (facebook.com/vivaartistsagency), Instagram (instagram.com/vivaartistsagency), and TikTok (tiktok.com/@vivaartistsagency).
