Mocha Uson bio: Age, blog, salary, height, movies
Mocha Uson wears many hats. She is a blogger, model, singer, and dancer. Mocha is also a renowned public figure in the Philippines having been appointed by the President to serve as the Deputy Executive Director of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
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Mocha Uson came into the public limelight when she became the lead vocalist for Mocha Girls, the music and dance group she founded. The group has released several albums, including Pinay Ako (2012), Deliciosa (2008), Mocha (2007), and A Taste of Mocha (2006). She has also been cast to play a role in several films. Mocha is very active in the Filipino political scene and has appeared on the list of presidential nominees for various positions.
Profile Summary
- Full names: Margaux Justiniano Uson
- Mocha Uson birthday: May 17, 1982
- Mocha Uson age: 37 years
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Filipino
- Profession: Actress, singer, model
- Mocha Uson height: 5.5 feet
- Mocha Uson Instagram: @mochauson
Mocha Uson biography
Mocha Uson was born on May 17, 1982 at a place called Dagupan in Pangasinan, Philippines. The name of her father is Oscar Uson while that of her mother is Estrellita Uson. Her father used to work as a judge for the Regional Trial Court before he was murdered in September 2002. On the other hand, her mother worked as a pediatrician in Dagupan.
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Speaking of Mocha Uson education, she attended the University of Santo Tomas where she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical technology. She graduated in 1998. One year later, she went back to the same institution and enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. However, she dropped out in her second year to pursue a career in modeling and song-and-dance.
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Career
Uson started her career as a solo singer and dancer. She used to perform in bars. She became famous for her sexy image and on-stage antics like lap dances. In 2006, Uson and her manager organized an audition to choose members to form a group known as Mocha Girls. The members of the group included Bez Lacanlale, Hershey Delas Alas, Heart de Guzman, and Grace Oracion.
The group released their debut album, A Taste of Mocha, in the year 2006. They went on to release their second album, Mocha (2007), and the third album, Deliciosa (2008). Some members of the group were dismissed by the manager on allegations that they accepted drinks and mingled with male customers after a gig. New members were recruited into the group. In 2012, the group released the fourth album known as Pinay Ako. The group toured various cities in the Philippines and overseas countries.
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Mocha Uson movies
Apart from music and dance, Uson has been cast to play a role in various films. Here is a list of films that she has appeared in:
- Sumpa (2009) as Jackie
- Seksing Masahista (2011) as Mona
- So Much Pain So in Love (2011) as a commercial model/singer
- Butas 2 (2012) as Pia
- Mga Alaala ng Tag-ulan (2013) as Claire
- Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) as Mocha
Television
Here is a list of the television shows that she has appeared in:
- Twin Hearts (GMA Network)
- Umagang Kay Ganda
- Wowowee
- ASAP
- Music Uplate Live
- Cool Center
- Everybody Hapi
- Comedy Bar
- P.O.5 (2010–2011; TV5)
- Family Feud
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Political appointments
Uson voiced strong support for Rodrigo Duterte during the presidential elections that were held in 2016, in which he emerged the winner. As a reward, he appointed her as a member of the MTRCB Board. In 2017, the president appointed her as the Assistant Secretary of PCOO to oversee the social media department. Last year, she was appointed as the Deputy Executive Director of OWWA.
Mocha Uson blog
MOCHA Uson Blog is the name of the blog that she set up to provide commentary on various issues. It is one of the most widely-read blogs in the country. In the beginning, she used to provide advice and commentary on matters of sexuality and hosted online video chats on this topic. During the 2016 presidential elections, she shifted her focus to politics. The blog hosted a Facebook page known as Mocha Uson Blog.
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By December 2017, the page had more than 5.3 million followers. It contained posts that supported President Rodrigo Duterte and his anti-drug campaign. She has used this blog to raise her opposition to some of the leading newsgroups, politicians, and political parties in the country. The blog is currently managed by a group of bloggers who support the Duterte administration in bringing change to Philippines.
Mocha Uson salary
On September 23, 2019, Uson was appointed by the Duterte administration to serve in the position of Deputy Administrator of OWWA. So, how much salary does she receive? Uson gets a monthly salary of at least P155,030, which is in line with Salary Grade 29-1. The amount translates to P1.86 million per year.
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Mocha Uson latest news
Recently, Uson made headlines when she shared photos of a mass gathering of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Batangas even as the coronavirus crisis persists. The event was part of a measure to check up on repatriated OFWs who have lost their jobs overseas. This event attracted heavy criticisms from Netizens who pointed out that it was a violation of the enhanced community quarantine.
The government has banned mass gatherings as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 in the Philippines. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, she defended herself, saying that those who attended the event gathered even before she arrived at the venue.
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There is no doubt that Mocha Uson is a force to reckon within the country's entertainment industry. She has released several music albums together with Mocha girls and has featured in several films and television shows. Her presence in the Filipino entertainment scene is greatly missed as she is busy serving in the position of the Deputy Executive Director of OWWA.
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