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| caption = Francia in Covelandia du Labrador, Pangasinan on 2011
| caption = Francia in 2022
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|06|08|mf=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Piat, Cagayan]], [[Philippines]]
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'''''John Mark M. Francia''''', (born on June 8, 1992 in [[Piat, Cagayan]]) is a Registered Nurse presently working at NMC Specialty Hospital in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. He studied [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing|BS Nursing]] from [[Our Lady of Fatima University]] in [[Quezon City]]. He contributes in [[English Wikipedia]] and is responsible for multiple articles like [[U-KISS]] and[[Encantadia]]. To date, he created 30 articles, and is a member of WikiProject for [[Beyoncé Knowles]]. Francia is a [[polyglot]] and can speak 3 languages [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]], [[English language|English]], [[Ilocano language|Ilocano]] and 1 dialect, [[Itawis language|Itawes]].
'''''John Mark M. Francia''''', (born on June 8, 1992 in [[Piat, Cagayan]]) is a Registered Nurse presently working at NMC Specialty Hospital in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. He studied [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing|BS Nursing]] from [[Our Lady of Fatima University]] in [[Quezon City]]. He contributes in [[English Wikipedia]] and is responsible for multiple articles like [[U-KISS]] and [[Encantadia]]. To date, he created 52 articles, and is a member of WikiProject for [[Beyoncé Knowles]]. Francia is a [[polyglot]] and can speak 3 languages [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]], [[English language|English]], [[Ilocano language|Ilocano]] and 1 dialect, [[Itawis language|Itawes]].


==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Born in [[Piat, Cagayan]] in June 8 of 1992, Francia is the son of Linda Manglallan, a business woman and Virgilio Hidalgo Francia, a [[Philippine Army]] soldier with a rank of [[Master Sergeant]]. He is the grandson of Felisa Balinnang, a tobacco dealer in [[Cagayan]] and Rodrigo Manglallan, a half-[[Chinese people|Chinese]] businessman. He has two siblings, Racquel Francia (1987) a nursing graduate, and Althea Nicole Francia (2011).
Born in [[Piat, Cagayan]] in June 8 of 1992, Francia is the son of Linda Manglallan, a business woman and Virgilio Hidalgo Francia, a member of [[Philippine Army]] with a rank of [[Master Sergeant]]. He is the grandson of Felisa Balinnang, a tobacco dealer in [[Cagayan]] and Rodrigo Manglallan, a half-[[Chinese people|Chinese]] businessman and Ma. Elena Hidalgo and Dionisio Francia. He has two siblings, Racquel Francia (born 1987) a nursing graduate, and Althea Nicole Francia (born 2011).


He was baptized in the [[Basilica of Our Lady of Piat]] in [[Cagayan]]. He was raised in a remote area of [[Piat]] until they transferred to his father's home in [[Roxas, Isabela]] in 1995. In 1997, he attended San Rafael Day Care Center together with his cousin, Lerma Francia, wherein he graduated in third place. According to him, "...my childhood play was also a bit different. I was not used to interact with others, that’s why I grew up as a man of few words..."
He was baptized in the [[Basilica of Our Lady of Piat]] in [[Cagayan]]. He was raised in a remote area of [[Piat]] until they transferred to his father's home in [[Roxas, Isabela]] in 1995. In 1997, he attended San Rafael Day Care Center together with his cousin, Lerma Francia, wherein he graduated in third place. According to him, ''"...my childhood play was also a bit different. I was not used to interact with others, that’s why I grew up as a man of few words..."''


==Biography==
==Biography==
===1998-2004: Elementary education===
===1998-2004: Elementary education===
In 1998, Francia was enrolled in Bantug-Lintao Elementary School, a public school in [[Roxas, Isabela]] wherein he was admitted in the pilot section. He was able to enhance his talent in drawing when his teacher, Ms. Marietta Diza praised his [[apple]] drawing. In 1999, he was awarded ''Best in Writing'' by his second grade teacher, Ms. Camus. He was elected as Classroom Secretary in the same year. It was year 2000, when he was elected again as a Secretary. His 3rd grade teacher was Mrs. Eva Valdez. During the graduation ceremony, he was chosen to sing one of the hits of a British boyband [[Westlife]], [[My Love (Westlife song)|My Love]]. In 2001, he joined the District Journalism Convention held in [[Roxas, Isabela|Munoz, Roxas, Isabela]]. He was the representative of the school for the Feature Writing Contest: English Category where he won a second prize. In the same year, he was elected as one of the school [[Senator|Senators]] garnering the second highest votes. In 2002, he was the school representative in the [[Philippine Science High School]] Quiz Bee where he lost to second place. In 2003, he was elected as the [[President]] of the School Government, and a classroom [[Vice President]] simultaneously. During his term, he imposed more strict rules regarding late comers and consistently conduct flag ceremonies. Francia is a consistent 2nd on the honor roll during his elementary days, but in his sixth grade, he graduated [[Valedictorian]]. He was awarded also [[Scout|Boys Scout of the Year]] attending yearly camps held in Camp Samal in [[Tumauini, Isabela]] and in [[Santa Ana, Cagayan]]. He also got full scholarships for [[Isabela State University]] and [[La Salette of Roxas]]. His leadership was also recognized by then President, [[Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo]] and JCI among others.
In 1998, Francia was enrolled in Bantug-Lintao Elementary School, a public school in [[Roxas, Isabela]] wherein he was admitted in the pilot section. He was able to enhance his talent in drawing when his teacher, Ms. Marietta Diza praised his [[apple]] drawing. In 1999, he was awarded ''Best in Writing'' by his second grade teacher, Ms. Camus. He was elected as Classroom Secretary in the same year. It was year 2000, when he was elected again as a Secretary. His 3rd grade teacher was Mrs. Eva Valdez. During the graduation ceremony, he was chosen to sing one of the hits of a British boyband [[Westlife]], [[My Love (Westlife song)|My Love]]. In 2001, he joined the District Journalism Convention held in [[Roxas, Isabela|Munoz, Roxas, Isabela]]. He was the representative of the school for the Feature Writing Contest: English Category where he won a second prize. In the same year, he was elected as one of the school [[Senator|Senators]] garnering the second highest votes. In 2002, he was the school representative in the [[Philippine Science High School]] Quiz Bee where he placed second. In 2003, he was elected as the [[President]] of the School Government, and a classroom [[Vice President]] simultaneously. Francia is a consistent 2nd on the honor roll during his elementary days, but in his sixth grade, he graduated as Class [[Valedictorian]]. He was awarded also [[Scout|Boys Scout of the Year]] attending yearly camps held in Camp Samal in [[Tumauini, Isabela]] and in [[Santa Ana, Cagayan]]. He also got full scholarships for [[Isabela State University]] and [[La Salette of Roxas]]. His leadership was also recognized by then President, [[Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo]] and JCI among others.


===2004-2008: High School era===
===2004-2008: High School era===
[[Image:BuildingILaSalette.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Building I - The oldest building of La Salette of Roxas, where Francia took his High School Education]]
[[Image:BuildingILaSalette.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Building I - The oldest building of La Salette of Roxas, where Francia took his High School Education]]
Francia enrolled with full scholarship in [[La Salette of Roxas]], a Marian Institution school located in Vira, [[Roxas, Isabela]].It is the only [[Catholic school]] in the municipality and is one of the leading educational institution in Isabela. He was included in the pilot section, I-[[St. Mark]] where he met his bestfriends Verna Mae Ologenio, Lhea Venus Duque and Carl Allan Tarun. In 2005, he was once again in a pilot section II-[[Justin Martyr|St. Justine]] under the class of Ms. Sumajit. He joined various school contests like [[Slogan|Slogan Making Contest]], [[Poster|Poster Making Contest]] and various dance competitions. He was a cheer dancer for Team Blue Phoenix during the school Foundation Day wherein their team got the First Prize. He also joined [[Cheer leading|Cheer Dancing Competition]] in the 2005's LASSAA, a competition of all La Salette Schools in Isabela. He also joined the "Leadership Training" facilitated by the Batch 2006. In 2006, he was under the class of Mr. Ramos, III-[[St. Thomas Aquinas]]. He met his other best friends, April Jayme Ignacio, Xander Maurice Valdez, Alona Castillo and Benedict Munoz. Among the highlights of his third year high school life were the [[Stargazing]], and the Foundation Day.
Francia enrolled with scholarship in [[La Salette of Roxas]], a Marian Institution school located in Vira, [[Roxas, Isabela]].It is the only [[Catholic school]] in the municipality and is one of the leading educational institution in Isabela. He was included in the pilot section, I-[[St. Mark]] where he met his bestfriends Verna Mae Ologenio and Lhea Venus Duque. In 2005, he was once again in a pilot section II-[[Justin Martyr|St. Justine]] under the class of Ms. Sumajit. He joined various school contests like [[Slogan|Slogan Making Contest]], [[Poster|Poster Making Contest]] and various dance competitions. He was a cheer dancer for Team Blue Phoenix during the school Foundation Day wherein their team won the First Prize. He also joined [[Cheer leading|Cheer Dancing Competition]] in the 2005's LASSAA, a competition of all La Salette Schools in Isabela. He also joined the "Leadership Training" facilitated by the Batch 2006. In 2006, he was under the class of Mr. Ramos, III-[[St. Thomas Aquinas]]. He met his other best friends, April Jayme Ignacio, Xander Maurice Valdez, Alona Castillo and Benedict Munoz. Among the highlights of his third year high school life were the [[Stargazing]], and the Foundation Day.


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In 2007, he was under the class of IV-[[St. Francis of Assisi]]. He passed the entrance exams for [[Engineering]] in [[Far Eastern University]] and [[University of Santo Tomas]]. In the same year, he was one of the Top 10 in the Mock-NCAE (National Career Assessment Examination) held in the school. Francia, with his classmates also won in the ''Sabayang Pagbigkas'' for 4 consecutive years. In February of 2008, he joined the Retreat held at the [[Our Lady of La Salette|La Salette Shrine]] in [[Silang, Cavite]]. Francia graduated in 2008, ranking 7th in terms of Academics and 13th over-all.

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In 2007, he was under the class of IV-[[St. Francis of Assisi]]. He took the [[UPCAT]] Examination but failed to pass, however he passes the entrance exams for [[Engineering]] in [[Far Eastern University]] and [[University of Santo Tomas]]. In the same year, he was one of the Top 10 in the Mock-NCAE (National Career Assessment Examination) held in the school. Francia, with his classmates also won in the ''Sabayang Pagbigkas'' for 4 consecutive years. In February of 2008, he joined the Retreat held at the [[Our Lady of La Salette|La Salette Shrine]] in [[Silang, Cavite]]. Francia graduated in 2008, ranking 7th in terms of Academics and 13th over-all.


===2008-2013: College life===
===2008-2013: College life===
[[File:Our lady fatima university quezon city.jpg|thumb|right|200px|CAS Building, [[Our Lady of Fatima University]]- [[Quezon City]] where Francia is taking up BS Nursing.]]
[[File:Our lady fatima university quezon city.jpg|thumb|right|200px|CAS Building, [[Our Lady of Fatima University]]- [[Quezon City]] where Francia took up BS Nursing.]]
Francia took up [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing]] in [[Our Lady of Fatima University]] in Lagro, [[Quezon City]]. He was one of the passers for the Scholarship Exam with 75% Discount on Tuition Fee. On his first year in the university, he was dubbed as [[Chemistry|Mr. Chemistry]] by his classmates due to his consistent high scores in the subject reaching as high as 143 of 150 during major exmainations. He met a lot of people during his stay in the university, including friends from [[Ilocos Sur]] and [[Tarlac]]. In 2009, he was one of the dancers in the Field Demonstration held at [[Rizal Stadium]] in [[Manila]] as part of OLFU's Foundation Day celebration. In the same year, he was given the Nursing Pin in the "Capping and Pinning Ceremony" which certifies students eligibility for [[hospital]] duties. Francia stayed in a dormitory near the school under Ms. Matammu, but transferred to an apartment with her sister Racquel in 2009. In the same year, he began to take up duties in various hospitals like Roquero General Hospital and Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose Del Monte in [[San Jose del Monte]], [[Bulacan]], Bulacan Maternity and Child Clinic in [[Calumpit, Bulacan]], Payatas Health Center in [[Quezon City]], Novaliches District Hospital in [[Novaliches]], Ospital ng Sampaloc in [[Manila]] and a lot more. In 2010, he had his clinical experience in [[Philippine National Police]] General Hospital in [[Camp Crame]]. In 2011, he had clinical exposures in Mariveles Mental Hospital in [[Mariveles, Bataan]] and [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]] General Hospital in V.Luna, Quezon City.
Francia took up [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing]] in [[Our Lady of Fatima University]] in Lagro, [[Quezon City]]. He was one of the top 5 passers for the Scholarship Exam with 75% Discount on Tuition Fee. On his first year in the university, he was dubbed as [[Chemistry|Mr. Chemistry]] by his classmates due to his consistent high scores in the subject garnering a record-high of 143 of 150 during major examination. He met a lot of people during his stay in the university, including friends from [[Ilocos Sur]] and [[Tarlac]]. In 2009, he was one of the dancers in the Field Demonstration held at [[Rizal Stadium]] in [[Manila]] as part of OLFU's Foundation Day celebration. In the same year, he was given the Nursing Pin in the "Capping and Pinning Ceremony" which certifies students eligibility for [[hospital]] duties. Francia stayed in a dormitory near the school under Ms. Matammu, but transferred to an apartment with her sister Racquel in 2009. In the same year, he began to take up duties in various hospitals like Roquero General Hospital and Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose Del Monte in [[San Jose del Monte]], [[Bulacan]], Bulacan Maternity and Child Clinic in [[Calumpit, Bulacan]], Payatas Health Center in [[Quezon City]], Novaliches District Hospital in [[Novaliches]], Ospital ng Sampaloc in [[Manila]] and a lot more. In 2010, he had his clinical experience in [[Philippine National Police]] General Hospital in [[Camp Crame]]. In 2011, he had clinical exposures in Mariveles Mental Hospital in [[Mariveles, Bataan]] and [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]] General Hospital in V.Luna, Quezon City.
[[Image:User JmKissme in Pangasinan.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Francia in 2011]]


On September 1, 2012 Francia took the Comprehensive Examination for Nursing students. The examination will determine who among the graduating students will be allowed to graduate. On September 14, 2012 he was one of the only 155 passers of the said examination. On October 15 and 16, he took the Qualifying Examination, a pre-board exam of the university wherein only those passers will be allowed to take the December [[Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam]]. On October 19, 2012 he was one of the only 124 passers. Francia took the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination and was among the list of passers in June 2013.
On September 1, 2012 Francia took the Comprehensive Examination for Nursing students. The examination will determine who among the graduating students will be allowed to graduate. On September 14, 2012 he was one of the only 155 passers of the said examination. On October 15 and 16, he took the Qualifying Examination, a pre-board exam of the university wherein only those passers will be allowed to take the December [[Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam]]. On October 19, 2012 he was one of the only 124 passers. Francia took the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination and was among the list of passers in June 2013.
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==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
===Influences===
===Influences===
Francia credits [[Beyoncé Knowles]] as his major musical idol. He refer Knowles as the "greatest female entertainer in history". He first saw Knowles in 2001 in a fan made video of [[Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|Brown Eyes]], a hit of a musical trio [[Destiny's Child]] wherein Knowles was a member. He was also influenced by her sister, a fan of DC. Francia also cites [[Jesse McCartney]] as another idol saying "he has good songs that really suits my taste". He is also a fan of many boybands like [[Backstreet Boys]], [[Westlife]] and [[A1 (band)|A1]]. He also cites [[K-Pop]] idols as his influences like [[U-KISS]] and [[2NE1]]. Francia says 2NE1 is "one of the best girl group in the world". His other musical influences includes [[Greyson Chance]] and [[One Direction]]. He also cited [[Sam Concepcion]], the only [[Filipino people|Filipino]] singer on his list of favorites.
Francia credits [[Beyoncé Knowles]] as his major musical influence. He refer Knowles as the "greatest female entertainer in history". He first saw Knowles in 2001 in a fan made video of [[Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|Brown Eyes]], a hit of a musical trio [[Destiny's Child]] wherein Knowles was a member. He was also influenced by her sister, a fan of Destiny's Child. Francia also cites [[Jesse McCartney]] as another idol saying "he has good songs that really suits my taste". He is also a fan of many boybands like [[Backstreet Boys]], [[Westlife]] and [[A1 (band)|A1]]. He also cites [[K-Pop]] idols as his influences like [[U-KISS]] and [[2NE1]]. Francia says 2NE1 is "one of the best girl group in the world". His other musical influences includes [[Hunter Hayes]] and [[Rihanna]]. He also cited [[Sam Concepcion]], the only [[Filipino people|Filipino]] singer on his list of favorites.


In [[Films]] and [[Television]], Francia cites [[Judy Ann Santos]], [[Richard Gutierrez]] and [[Angel Locsin]] as his favorite TV personalities. He also cites [[Bob Ong]] as his favorite author. Francia is a fan of various television series, mostly from [[GMA Network]]. He cites [[fantasy]] and [[comedy]] as his favorite genre including [[Encantadia]] series, [[Asian Treasures]]. He also love to watch eye-opener shows especially special reports and documentaries like [[I-Witness]]. He is also a fan of Japanese [[anime]] like [[Detective Conan]], [[Mirmo de Pon]] and English cartoons [[Spongebob Squarepants]], [[Jimmy Neutron]] and [[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]. Francia also credits Koreanovelas as his interest after watching [[Queen Seondeok (TV series)|Queen Seondeok]]. He then become fan of various Korean series like [[Baker King|The Baker King]], [[Dong Yi (TV series)|DongYi]] and [[Ful Haus]].
In [[Films]] and [[Television]], Francia cites [[Judy Ann Santos]], [[Richard Gutierrez]], [[Marian Rivera]] and [[Angel Locsin]] as his favorite TV personalities. Francia is a fan of various television series, mostly from [[GMA Network]]. He cites [[fantasy]] and [[comedy]] as his favorite genre including [[Encantadia]] series, [[Asian Treasures]] and [[Maria Clara at Ibarra]]. He also love to watch eye-opener shows especially special reports and documentaries like [[I-Witness]]. He is also a fan of Japanese [[anime]] like [[Detective Conan]], [[Mirmo de Pon]] and English cartoons [[Spongebob Squarepants]], [[Jimmy Neutron]] and [[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]. Francia also credits Koreanovelas as his interest after watching [[Queen Seondeok (TV series)|Queen Seondeok]]. He then become fan of various Korean series like [[Baker King|The Baker King]].


Francia also cites [[Green]] and [[Yellow]] as his favorite colors, [[American Eagle]] and [[Tommy Hilfiger]] as his favorite clothing lines and Internet browsing, watching movies and listening to music as his hobbies. He also credits [[Superman]], [[Wonder Woman]] and [[Spiderman]] as his favorites superheroes.
Francia cites [[Green]], [[Red]] and [[Yellow]] as his favorite colors, [[American Eagle]] and [[Tommy Hilfiger]] as his favorite clothing lines and Internet browsing, watching movies and listening to music as his hobbies. He also credits [[Superman]], [[Wonder Woman]] and [[Spiderman]] as his favorites superheroes.


He credits a Jesse McCartney song, [[Because You Live]] and Beyoncé's [[Irreplaceable]] as his ultimate favorite songs. His other favorites are Backstreet Boys' [[Drowning (Backstreet Boys song)|Drowning]], Westlife's [[Evergreen (Westlife song)|Evergreen]] and [[Flying Without Wings]], Greyson Chance's [[Hold On 'til the Night|Take a Look At Me Now]], Justin Bieber's ''Down to Earth'' and Beyoncé's [[Love on Top]], ''Dreaming'' and [[Start Over]].
He credits a Jesse McCartney song, [[Because You Live]] and Beyoncé's [[Irreplaceable]] as his ultimate favorite songs. His other favorites are Backstreet Boys' [[Drowning (Backstreet Boys song)|Drowning]], Westlife's [[Evergreen (Westlife song)|Evergreen]] and [[Flying Without Wings]], Greyson Chance's [[Hold On 'til the Night|Take a Look At Me Now]], Justin Bieber's ''Down to Earth'' and Beyoncé's [[Love on Top]], ''Dreaming'' and [[Cuff It]].


Francia is also a movie collector, having more than 100 original CDs. He cites various Hollywood films such as [[Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief]], [[The Dark Knight Rises]], [[Piranha 3D]], [[The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film)|The Amazing Spider-Man]] as his recent favorites. Among the local films, he cites [[TxT (film)|TxT]], [[Let the Love Begin]], [[Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam]] and [[Ouija (film)|Ouija]] as his favorites.
Francia is also a movie collector, having more than 100 original CDs. He cites various Hollywood films such as [[Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief]], [[Piranha 3D]], [[The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film)|The Amazing Spider-Man]], The Intruder and Hush as his recent favorites. Among the local films, he cites [[TxT (film)|TxT]], [[Let the Love Begin]], [[Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam]], [[Ouija (film)|Ouija]] as his classic favorites.

===Countries visited===
#'''[[Malaysia]]''' ([[Kuala Lumpur]] & [[Selangor]])
#'''[[Sri Lanka]]''' ([[Negombo]])
#'''[[United Arab Emirates]]''' ([[Abu Dhabi]], [[Dubai]], [[Sharjah]] & [[Al Ain]])
#'''[[Armenia]]''' ([[Yerevan]], [[Ararat Province]], [[Vayots Dzor Province]], [[Syunik Province]], [[Gegharkunik Province]], [[Aragatsotn Province]] & [[Tsaghkadzor]])
#'''[[Hong Kong]]''' ([[Chek Lap Kok]])
#'''[[Qatar]]''' ([[Doha]])
#'''[[Saudi Arabia]]''' ([[Jeddah]] & [[Riyadh]])


==Major contributions==
==Major contributions==
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John Mark Francia
Francia in 2022
Born
John Mark Francia

(1992-06-08) June 8, 1992 (age 32)
Piat, Cagayan, Philippines
Other namesJM, John-John, Mark, Jejeh
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John Mark M. Francia, (born on June 8, 1992 in Piat, Cagayan) is a Registered Nurse presently working at NMC Specialty Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He studied BS Nursing from Our Lady of Fatima University in Quezon City. He contributes in English Wikipedia and is responsible for multiple articles like U-KISS and Encantadia. To date, he created 52 articles, and is a member of WikiProject for Beyoncé Knowles. Francia is a polyglot and can speak 3 languages Tagalog, English, Ilocano and 1 dialect, Itawes.

Early Life

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Born in Piat, Cagayan in June 8 of 1992, Francia is the son of Linda Manglallan, a business woman and Virgilio Hidalgo Francia, a member of Philippine Army with a rank of Master Sergeant. He is the grandson of Felisa Balinnang, a tobacco dealer in Cagayan and Rodrigo Manglallan, a half-Chinese businessman and Ma. Elena Hidalgo and Dionisio Francia. He has two siblings, Racquel Francia (born 1987) a nursing graduate, and Althea Nicole Francia (born 2011).

He was baptized in the Basilica of Our Lady of Piat in Cagayan. He was raised in a remote area of Piat until they transferred to his father's home in Roxas, Isabela in 1995. In 1997, he attended San Rafael Day Care Center together with his cousin, Lerma Francia, wherein he graduated in third place. According to him, "...my childhood play was also a bit different. I was not used to interact with others, that’s why I grew up as a man of few words..."

Biography

[edit]

1998-2004: Elementary education

[edit]

In 1998, Francia was enrolled in Bantug-Lintao Elementary School, a public school in Roxas, Isabela wherein he was admitted in the pilot section. He was able to enhance his talent in drawing when his teacher, Ms. Marietta Diza praised his apple drawing. In 1999, he was awarded Best in Writing by his second grade teacher, Ms. Camus. He was elected as Classroom Secretary in the same year. It was year 2000, when he was elected again as a Secretary. His 3rd grade teacher was Mrs. Eva Valdez. During the graduation ceremony, he was chosen to sing one of the hits of a British boyband Westlife, My Love. In 2001, he joined the District Journalism Convention held in Munoz, Roxas, Isabela. He was the representative of the school for the Feature Writing Contest: English Category where he won a second prize. In the same year, he was elected as one of the school Senators garnering the second highest votes. In 2002, he was the school representative in the Philippine Science High School Quiz Bee where he placed second. In 2003, he was elected as the President of the School Government, and a classroom Vice President simultaneously. Francia is a consistent 2nd on the honor roll during his elementary days, but in his sixth grade, he graduated as Class Valedictorian. He was awarded also Boys Scout of the Year attending yearly camps held in Camp Samal in Tumauini, Isabela and in Santa Ana, Cagayan. He also got full scholarships for Isabela State University and La Salette of Roxas. His leadership was also recognized by then President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and JCI among others.

2004-2008: High School era

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Building I - The oldest building of La Salette of Roxas, where Francia took his High School Education

Francia enrolled with scholarship in La Salette of Roxas, a Marian Institution school located in Vira, Roxas, Isabela.It is the only Catholic school in the municipality and is one of the leading educational institution in Isabela. He was included in the pilot section, I-St. Mark where he met his bestfriends Verna Mae Ologenio and Lhea Venus Duque. In 2005, he was once again in a pilot section II-St. Justine under the class of Ms. Sumajit. He joined various school contests like Slogan Making Contest, Poster Making Contest and various dance competitions. He was a cheer dancer for Team Blue Phoenix during the school Foundation Day wherein their team won the First Prize. He also joined Cheer Dancing Competition in the 2005's LASSAA, a competition of all La Salette Schools in Isabela. He also joined the "Leadership Training" facilitated by the Batch 2006. In 2006, he was under the class of Mr. Ramos, III-St. Thomas Aquinas. He met his other best friends, April Jayme Ignacio, Xander Maurice Valdez, Alona Castillo and Benedict Munoz. Among the highlights of his third year high school life were the Stargazing, and the Foundation Day.

In 2007, he was under the class of IV-St. Francis of Assisi. He passed the entrance exams for Engineering in Far Eastern University and University of Santo Tomas. In the same year, he was one of the Top 10 in the Mock-NCAE (National Career Assessment Examination) held in the school. Francia, with his classmates also won in the Sabayang Pagbigkas for 4 consecutive years. In February of 2008, he joined the Retreat held at the La Salette Shrine in Silang, Cavite. Francia graduated in 2008, ranking 7th in terms of Academics and 13th over-all.

2008-2013: College life

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CAS Building, Our Lady of Fatima University- Quezon City where Francia took up BS Nursing.

Francia took up Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Our Lady of Fatima University in Lagro, Quezon City. He was one of the top 5 passers for the Scholarship Exam with 75% Discount on Tuition Fee. On his first year in the university, he was dubbed as Mr. Chemistry by his classmates due to his consistent high scores in the subject garnering a record-high of 143 of 150 during major examination. He met a lot of people during his stay in the university, including friends from Ilocos Sur and Tarlac. In 2009, he was one of the dancers in the Field Demonstration held at Rizal Stadium in Manila as part of OLFU's Foundation Day celebration. In the same year, he was given the Nursing Pin in the "Capping and Pinning Ceremony" which certifies students eligibility for hospital duties. Francia stayed in a dormitory near the school under Ms. Matammu, but transferred to an apartment with her sister Racquel in 2009. In the same year, he began to take up duties in various hospitals like Roquero General Hospital and Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose Del Monte in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Bulacan Maternity and Child Clinic in Calumpit, Bulacan, Payatas Health Center in Quezon City, Novaliches District Hospital in Novaliches, Ospital ng Sampaloc in Manila and a lot more. In 2010, he had his clinical experience in Philippine National Police General Hospital in Camp Crame. In 2011, he had clinical exposures in Mariveles Mental Hospital in Mariveles, Bataan and Armed Forces of the Philippines General Hospital in V.Luna, Quezon City.

Francia in 2011

On September 1, 2012 Francia took the Comprehensive Examination for Nursing students. The examination will determine who among the graduating students will be allowed to graduate. On September 14, 2012 he was one of the only 155 passers of the said examination. On October 15 and 16, he took the Qualifying Examination, a pre-board exam of the university wherein only those passers will be allowed to take the December Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam. On October 19, 2012 he was one of the only 124 passers. Francia took the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination and was among the list of passers in June 2013.

2013-present: Career as a Nurse

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In 2013, while waiting for the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination results. Francia got a job for one of ABS-CBN subsidiaries wherein he stayed for only 6 months. Later on that year, Francia pursued his Nursing career and worked as a volunteer Nurse for Manuel A. Roxas District Hospital, a government hospital in his hometown Roxas, Isabela. He was assigned to various departments and finally became contractual Nurse 9 months later. Francia took the Abu Dhabi Health Authority or HAAD Examination for Registered Nurses on October 2012 and passed. Francia left his job in that hospital on January 2018. On March 2018, Francia arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and employed to NMC Specialty Hospital until today.

Personal Life

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Influences

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Francia credits Beyoncé Knowles as his major musical influence. He refer Knowles as the "greatest female entertainer in history". He first saw Knowles in 2001 in a fan made video of Brown Eyes, a hit of a musical trio Destiny's Child wherein Knowles was a member. He was also influenced by her sister, a fan of Destiny's Child. Francia also cites Jesse McCartney as another idol saying "he has good songs that really suits my taste". He is also a fan of many boybands like Backstreet Boys, Westlife and A1. He also cites K-Pop idols as his influences like U-KISS and 2NE1. Francia says 2NE1 is "one of the best girl group in the world". His other musical influences includes Hunter Hayes and Rihanna. He also cited Sam Concepcion, the only Filipino singer on his list of favorites.

In Films and Television, Francia cites Judy Ann Santos, Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera and Angel Locsin as his favorite TV personalities. Francia is a fan of various television series, mostly from GMA Network. He cites fantasy and comedy as his favorite genre including Encantadia series, Asian Treasures and Maria Clara at Ibarra. He also love to watch eye-opener shows especially special reports and documentaries like I-Witness. He is also a fan of Japanese anime like Detective Conan, Mirmo de Pon and English cartoons Spongebob Squarepants, Jimmy Neutron and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Francia also credits Koreanovelas as his interest after watching Queen Seondeok. He then become fan of various Korean series like The Baker King.

Francia cites Green, Red and Yellow as his favorite colors, American Eagle and Tommy Hilfiger as his favorite clothing lines and Internet browsing, watching movies and listening to music as his hobbies. He also credits Superman, Wonder Woman and Spiderman as his favorites superheroes.

He credits a Jesse McCartney song, Because You Live and Beyoncé's Irreplaceable as his ultimate favorite songs. His other favorites are Backstreet Boys' Drowning, Westlife's Evergreen and Flying Without Wings, Greyson Chance's Take a Look At Me Now, Justin Bieber's Down to Earth and Beyoncé's Love on Top, Dreaming and Cuff It.

Francia is also a movie collector, having more than 100 original CDs. He cites various Hollywood films such as Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Piranha 3D, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Intruder and Hush as his recent favorites. Among the local films, he cites TxT, Let the Love Begin, Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam, Ouija as his classic favorites.

Countries visited

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  1. Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor)
  2. Sri Lanka (Negombo)
  3. United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah & Al Ain)
  4. Armenia (Yerevan, Ararat Province, Vayots Dzor Province, Syunik Province, Gegharkunik Province, Aragatsotn Province & Tsaghkadzor)
  5. Hong Kong (Chek Lap Kok)
  6. Qatar (Doha)
  7. Saudi Arabia (Jeddah & Riyadh)

Major contributions

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Created Articles

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Francia created the following articles:

  1. 0330 (GA 1)
  2. La Salette of Roxas (GA1) - - open for good article review
  3. Shin Dongho - - open for good article review
  4. Neverland (U-KISS album) - - open for good article review
  5. Our Lady of Piat - - open for good article review
  6. Basilica of Our Lady of Piat - - open for good article review
  7. Lee Kiseop - - open for good article review
  8. Bingeul Bingeul - - open for good article review
  9. Shut Up! (U-KISS song) - - open for good article review
  10. Man Man Ha Ni - - open for good article review
  11. Kim Eli - - open for good article review
  12. U-KISS 1st Kiss Tour in Manila DVD - open for good article review
  13. Someday (U-KISS song) - - open for good article review
  14. Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme - - open for good article review
  15. Alden Richards - - open for good article review
  16. A Shared Dream - - open for good article review
  17. DoraDora - - open for good article review
  18. Mallig Plains - - open for good article review
  19. 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival - - open for good article review
  20. Benjamin Alves - - open for good article review
  21. Coño Problems - - open for good article review
  22. Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me - - open for good article review
  23. Judy Ann Santos filmography - - open for good article review
  24. List of awards and nominations received by Judy Ann Santos - - open for good article review
  25. Suddenly It's Magic - - open for good article review
  26. Guni-Guni - - open for good article review
  27. This Guy's In Love With You Mare - - open for good article review
  28. I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! - - open for good article review
  29. Indio (TV series) - - open for good article review
  30. Of All the Things (film) - - open for good article review
  31. Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (2012 film) - - open for good article review
  32. SM City Cauayan - - open for good article review
  33. Pusong Bato - - open for good article review
  34. List of awards and nominations received by Marian Rivera
  35. 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival
  36. Dar Bernardo
  37. Infinite (Sam Concepcion album)
  38. No Limitations (song)
  39. Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir
  40. Darna (2014 film)
  41. ABS-CBNmobile
  42. Starting Over Again (2014 film)
  43. Encantadia (series)
  44. Amihan (Encantadia)
  45. Pirena
  46. Alena (Encantadia)
  47. Danaya
  48. Where You At Tour
  49. Partners in Crime (2022 film)
  50. Template:Vice Ganda
  51. Here Comes the Groom (2023 film)
  52. Ten Little Mistresses
  53. Sang'gre (2024 TV series)
  54. And the Breadwinner is
  55. 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival
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Francia did not create the following articles, but majority of the contents are his contributions.

  1. U-KISS - - open for good article review
  2. Roxas, Isabela (GA 1)
  3. Our Lady of Fatima University - - open for good article review
  4. Tick Tack (U-KISS album) - - open for good article review
  5. Judy Ann Santos - - open for good article review
  6. Sam Concepcion - - open for good article review
  7. My Lady Boss - - open for good article review
  8. Marian Rivera - - open for good article review
  9. Eugene Domingo - - open for good article review
  10. Paulo Avelino - - open for good article review
  11. Amihan (Encantadia) - - open for good article review
  12. Pirena - - open for good article review
  13. Alena (Encantadia) - - open for good article review
  14. Danaya - - open for good article review
  15. Jane De Leon - - open for good article review
  16. Zaijian Jaranilla - - open for good article review
  17. Justin de Dios - - open for good article review
  18. Coco Martin - - open for good article review
  19. Vice Ganda - - open for good article review

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