Josephine "Yeng" Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion (born December 4, 1988) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist. She is considered the Philippines' Pop Rock Royalty. In 2006, she earned the title "Grand Star Dreamer" in the inaugural season of Pinoy Dream Academy, the Philippine edition of Endemol's reality TV show Star Academy.
Constantino was honored with around 70 accolades and recognitions including a FAMAS Award, 7 Awit Awards, 9 Myx Music Awards and 5 PMPC Star Awards for Music. In 2020, Ikaw reached the 100 million mark on YouTube, becoming the second most viewed OPM music video by a female artist in the Philippines. In 2023, Constantino signed with Republic Records. The same year, she was named as the global ambassadress of Academy of Rock, the only music school in Singapore devoted to teaching rock and popular music.
CNN Philippines listed "Hawak Kamay" at number 12 in their list of the Best Filipino Love Songs of the last 25 years. As an actress, Constantino has starred in the film Write About Love and took home the Best Supporting Actress Award in MMFF 2019. As of May 2023, Constantino had well over 350 million career streams on Spotify, becoming one of the most streamed Filipino artists of all time.
Personal life Constantino is the youngest of five siblings. She is a second cousin of television host and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus second big placer Robi Domingo. Her family was raised as born-again Christians.
By June 2013, Constantino began a relationship with Victor "Yan" Asuncion, a fellow musician and worship director at Victory Christian Fellowship. In March 2014 Constantino announced her engagement to Asuncion through an Instagram post. On February 14, 2015, the couple married at a resort in Tagaytay, Cavite.
Career 2006–07: Pinoy Dream Academy, career beginnings and Hawak Kamay On August 27, 2006, Yeng Constantino auditioned for the inaugural season of the singing competition Pinoy Dream Academy. In December, Constantino won the competition after garnering 697,648 votes (37.32%), becoming the first "Grand Star Dreamer", followed by Jay-R Siaboc as the first runner-up.
After winning, Star Music launched Constantino's debut album entitled Salamat, containing 10 songs, seven of which were original compositions by Constantino. Her album reached Gold Record status two weeks after its release and then later went Platinum after a month, followed by a "3× Platinum Record" certification several months later.
On February 28, 2008, her second album, Journey was launched. The lead single is "Ikaw Lang Talaga". The album contains 12 tracks, some of which were written by Yeng. The album reached Gold status.
Sometime in November 2008, Constantino became a member of the all-female group Y.R.S., a group composed of Constantino, Rachelle Ann Go and Sarah Geronimo that was a segment of ASAP '08 until its disbandment in March/April 2010 following Go's transfer to GMA Network.
2009–12: Lapit and Yeng Versions Live
Lapit, her third studio album, was released digitally on Star Records' official website on October 9, 2009. It was later released in physical format in music stores in the Philippines. A week after that, the album was pulled due to technical errors in the album tracklisting and was then re-released before its grand album launch on November 1, 2009.
In March 2010, Constantino began her first regular television hosting stint as co-host of Music Uplate Live, a late-night musical variety show, along with Tutti Caringal, Gee Canlas, and Martin Concio. The show aired on ABS-CBN until September 2011.
On October 5, 2011, Star Records released her first live album, entitled Yeng Versions Live, on which she sings 80s and 90s OPM hits. It achieved Platinum status.
2013: Transformation and Metamorphosis She released her fourth studio album entitled Metamorphosis on January 28, 2013. Its first single, "B.A.B.A.Y", was released to radio stations earlier that month on January 9. The music video for the second single, "Chinito", premiered on May 24, 2013, on Myx Channel. It features Filipino actor Enchong Dee as Constantino's love interest. The third single, "Sandata", was released on July 3, 2013.
In November 2013, Yeng released her international single "Better Than Yesterday," a pop song featuring prominent drums and rap courtesy of Singaporean rapper, actor and radio personality Sheikh Haikel. The track was produced and written by Shorya Sharma.
This album reached Gold status in December 2014.
2014–15: All About Love and The Voice Kids Her fifth album, All About Love, was her attempt to tackle new genres beyond her pop-rock image. It was released on iTunes on October 30, 2014, and on CD on November 27, 2014. The music video for the first single, "Ikaw" premiered on August 30 on Myx Channel. On December 13, 2015, the album was awarded Gold and Platinum awards on ASAP for reaching 15,000 sold copies.
In May 2015, Constantino announced that she would co-host the second season of The Voice Kids, alongside Luis Manzano and her cousin Robi Domingo, replacing Alex Gonzaga. The season aired on ABS-CBN from June 6 to August 30, 2015.
2016: Tenth year celebrations In 2016, Constantino was announced to be one of the mentors of the reality show We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs, which ran from May 14 – July 17, 2016. Her team is named Oh My Girls, which was composed of Ylona Garcia, Krissha Viaje and Alexa Ilacad. Oh My Girls placed second overall throughout the entire show's run.
In May 2015, Constantino announced plans to release a musical in 2016 that would feature her discography from the past years to celebrate her tenth year in the music industry. It was titled Ako Si Josephine. Later in 2016, Constantino joined the judging panel of ABS-CBN's reality singing competition show Pinoy Boyband Superstar, along with Vice Ganda, Aga Muhlach and Sandara Park.
2016–20; 2023: DIVAS On April 27, 2016, Constantino was announced to be part of the DIVAS Live in Manila concert, along with Kyla, KZ Tandingan and Angeline Quinto. Rachelle Ann Go was originally going to also be part of the concert lineup, but had to withdraw due to international commitments. The concert was held on November 11, 2016,
On December 15, 2018, Constantino, Tandingan, Quinto and Kyla teamed up again at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for another concert, this time with Boyz II Men, titled Boyz II Men with DIVAS.
From July to August 2023, Kyla, Yeng and KZ, toured in the United States and Canada following the Cornerstone All Star Concert for another tour, titled Vocal Champs, with Jason Dy as their special guest for the tour.
2018: Synesthesia In 2018, Constantino released her sixth studio album titled Synesthesia. The album spawned four singles, including "Pinipigil" and the hit single "Ako Muna". The song is a pop ballad and an emotional and self-empowering anthem. Constantino performed the song live on Wish 107.5 bus and it earned 7.2 million views on YouTube. She also performed the song in It's Showtime. The song became a radio hit in the Philippines and peaked at number six on the Myx Daily Top Ten music videos chart, and number ten on the MOR Pinoy Biga10 radio chart. The song also played in the radio in the United Kingdom with six spin and in Sweden. The music video of "Ako Muna" was released in March 2018 on YouTube and was directed by Miguel Alomajan, earning 9.8 million views on YouTube. Two more singles on the album released: "Tahimik" and "Dasal."
2023: New record label In 2023, Constantino was named the global ambassadress of the Academy of Rock, a musical school in Singapore devoted to teaching rock and popular music. In the same year, Constantino left Star Music and Star Magic after signing with Republic Records Philippines.
In 2025, Constantino was announced as a guest performer in the Kolorcoaster overseas concert tour by Maki in November, with stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. She also performed at the concert's Philippine leg at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on November 7.
In 2026, Constantino announced her concert tour for her 20th anniversary titled Biyaheng Bente. Multiple tour dates were scheduled for Quezon City, Laguna, Cebu City including US dates in Oakland, California, Stafford, Texas, and Los Angeles.
Artistry Influences Her early influences include Canadian singers Alanis Morissette and Avril Lavigne; American country music singers LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood; pop punk/rock bands the Ataris, Blink 182, Sum 41, The Starting Line, Coheed and Cambria, Yellowcard and Sandwich; and Filipina rock singers Acel Bisa, Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis.
In November 2014, she revealed on her website that she was a fan of contemporary stars Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams and Avril Lavigne.
Filmography Television/Digital Year Title Role 2005–2006 SMS: Sunday Mall Show Herself/Guest 2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Contestant 2006–present ASAP Performer / Host 2007 Your Song: "Pangarap Lang" Singer / Cameo Your Song: "Cool Off" Your Song: "If We Fall In Love" Your Song: "Salamat" Myx Music Awards 2007 Host 2008 Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 2 – Special Primer 2010–2011 Music Uplate Live2015 Aquino & Abunda Tonight Herself The Voice Kids (season 2) Co-host2016 We Love OPM Mentor of Oh My Girls Pinoy Boyband Superstar Judge 2016–present It's Showtime Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan 2021 Saying Goodbye Herself 2026Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 4) Herself/Guest with Enchong Dee 2026 The Voice Kids Herself / Coach / Judge
Film 2012: Kimmy Dora & The Temple of Kiyeme (cameo) 2013: Shift (Estela) 2018: The Eternity Between Seconds (Sam) 2019: Write About Love (Joyce) 2020: You Animal (Voice Actress)
Discography
Studio albums 2007: Salamat 2008: Journey 2009: Lapit 2013: Metamorphosis 2014: All About Love 2018: Synesthesia
Live albums 2011: Yeng Versions Live
Compilation albums 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 1) 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 2) 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 3) 2006: Pinoy Dream Academy Originals (Volume 4) 2007: Star Magic Christmas Album 2007: Judy Ann Santos: Musika ng Buhay Ko 2007: Nagmamahal Kapamilya Album 2008: My Girl OST Album 2008: Musika at Pelikula 2010: 60 Taon ng Musika at Soap Opera Album 2010: i-star 15 Anniversary Collection (The Best of TV and Movie Themes) 2010: Ngayong Pasko Magniningning ang Pilipino (Christmas Songs Compilation) 2011: OPM Number 1's Vol. 2 2011: Bida Best Hits Da Best Album 2011: Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino Album 2012: OPM Number 1's Vol. 3 2012: The Reunion An Eraserheads Tribute Album 2013: Himig Handog P-Pop Lovesongs Album 2014: The Next Step Vol. 2 Album (Academy of Rock) 2014: Star Cinema 20th Commemorative Album 2014: Transforming Love Album (CBN Asia)
Awards and recognitions
2007 Compilation Awardee ("Nagmamahal Kapamilya Album"): 3rd ASAP Platinum Circle Awards Female Awardee ("Salamat"): 3rd ASAP Platinum Circle Awards Best New Artist: 2007 Aliw Awards Favorite New Artist: 1st OPM Songhits 2007 Awards Top 40 Brand Award: 1st OPM Songhits 2007 Awards Best Theme Song (Kasal Kasali Kasalo's "Hawak Kamay"): 55th FAMAS Awards 2007 Breakthrough Artist: 1st OPM Songhits Awards 2007 Hitmaker Of The Year: Yeng Constantino (7 hit songs for the year 2007): 1st Megamixx Radio Music Awards (Guam) Most Popular Song by a Duo ("If we fall in love" with RJ Jimenez): 2nd IFM Pinoy Music Awards
2008 Pop Music Video ("Himig ng Pag-Ibig"): ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2008 Awit Awards 2008: "People's Choice Favorite Song of the Year" – "Salamat" Awit Awards 2008: "People's Choice FAvorite Music Video" – "Time-In"
2009 Philippine Digital Music Awards 2009: "Best Female Artist" 1st Waki OPM Awards 2009 – "Album of the Year" Star Magic 3rd Annual Ball 2009 – "Most Fashion Forward" ASAP 24K Gold Award – "Journey" Album
2010 Tambayan 101.9 OPM Awards 2010: "Female Artist of the Year"