JOLINA MAGDANGAL'S OLD ID RESURFACES AMONG "JULY NA" MEMES
July may mark the peak of the rainy season in the Philippines, but for many Filipinos, it also signals a time to celebrate a beloved pop culture icon: Jolina Magdangal.
This unique jollification arises from a wordplay on her name, which sounds like "July Na," meaning "It's already July."
Known as the Queen of Pinoy Popular Culture, Jolina Magdangal has once again captured the public's attention on social media.
Her contribution to the entertainment industry is not just a matter of past achievements but a living, breathing connection with fans old and new.
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JOLINA'S OLD COMPANY ID
It was Jolina's old company photo from when she was a young star on the rise that took a spotlight this year.
This ID—a keepsake from her early days on the youth-oriented comedy variety show Ang TV, which aired on ABS-CBN from 1992 to 1997—has sparked a wave of nostalgia.
The show was a staple in many Filipino households and marked Jolina's professional TV debut.
In the photo, a 14-year-old Jolina beams with youthful innocence and excitement, sporting her signature fringe and clad in what appears to be a school uniform.
Also stated in the card is her designation as one of Ang TV's mainstays.
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The nostalgic value of the ID itself was highlighted, with one commenter saying, "Nakaka miss yung mga lumang IDs no, until early 2000s ganito pa yung mga IDs eh, laminated na cards."
A lighthearted observation was also seen in another comment: "Ang kulit. Mukhang school ID nakauniform pa hahahahahaha."
Another fan shared how Jolina's songs are forever linked to her legacy, in the minds of her audience: "Every time nagappear si Jolina sa news feed ko, matic nagpplay yung song na 'Laging Tapat' at 'Chuva Choo Choo' ICONIC hahaha."
Meanwhile, someone pointed out the small details of relatability in the resurfacing of Jolina's ID photo: "Sometimes I forget celebrities are also 'employees,' hence the company IDs. Katuwa lang. It humanizes them in a way, no?"
Jolina herself got a kick out of the "‘July Na’ Magdangal" memes, reposting some of them onto her social media platforms.
On Facebook, the "Chuva Choo Choo" hitmaker took the time to acknowledge everyone's participation in making #JulyNa a trending tag.
She wrote (published as is), "Gusto ko lang mag THANK YOU sa lahat ng nagshare ng time pumindot sa phone (post, share, repost) pag dumadating na ang buwan ng July.
"Yung #julyna tapos may picture ko. Feeling ko tuloy birthday ko din ang July 1. Sobrang kilig ko.'
"Kaninang madaling araw may mga nagpost na at na-tag ako. Kung may entry ka tag mo ako ha."
The tag "July Na" Magdangal has become more than just a playful twist of her name and a source of new memes.
Each year, as July rolls around, fans are reminded not just of the changing seasons but of her impact on Philippine pop culture.
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JOLINA'S UNMISTAKABLE PRESENCE
Jolina's enduring popularity was exhibited when she dominated X (formerly Twitter) trends in 2022.
This occurred during K-pop sensation BLACKPINK's third leg of their American tour at Atlanta's State Farm Arena on November 2, 2022.
BLACKPINK member Jisoo garnered significant attention for wearing her hair in pigtail buns adorned with ribbons.
Fans not only complimented how cute she looked but also quickly noted the hairstyle's resemblance to Jolina's iconic Y2K style.
A netizen tweeted, "that's why jisoo's hairstyle seems familiar ... i suddenly remembered jolina magdangal bc of her look today [emoji]"
Another netizen posted, "Jolina Magdangal Kim what r u doing here? [crying emoji]"
One Twitter account even edited Jisoo's fancam recording and played the "Chuva Choo Choo" song due to an influx of requests: "since most of you are asking for jisoo magdangal’s chuva choo choo here"
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