Her father is the one taught her how to sing. In fact, Sarah’s first music lessons came from him. He would have her practice everyday to develop her singing ability. At the young age of 2, Sarah first sang “Pasko Na Naman” on stage with Pinky Marquez and Richard Reynoso.

At four years old, mother Divine would accompany her to auditions for different TV programs. Then, Sarah became part of a children’s show, Pen-pen de Sarapen, from 1992 through 1994, Ang TV from 1995 through 1996, and NEXT from 1996 through 1997. She was also one of the performers during Pope John Paul II visited Manila in 1995.

Sarah’s shining moments came when she entered Star For a Night hosted by Ms. Regine Velasquez was arguably the singing contest that catapulted her to stardom. She came out as the grand prize winner of the said singing competition with her rendition of the song “To Love You More.” where she won P1 million and a managerial contract at Viva Artist Agency.

After this turning point what followed are albums, concerts, her own soap opera, a mainstay at ASAP (a Sunday variety show), supporting roles in movies,  endorsements, and legions of fans. She became a popstar, a teen princess, a role model. At ASAP, champion singers show off their winning form at Champions Showdown where she paved way to other singing champions with the likes of Mark Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go, Raymond Manalo, Erik Santos, Sheryn Regis, Christian Bautista, Frenchie Dy, and Jerome Sala.