"“I prayed about what happened to me. I said, ‘Lord, I surrender everything that happened to me. You take care of me. Give me comfort, courage. You created me, so please make me whole again.’ My healing journey began when our father passed away,”"
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Jona Viray on experiencing abuse from her father: 'I feel strong enough to share my journey', Nikka Sabio, Push Team 28 October 2025.
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Jona Viray
Jona Viray (born November 15, 1989), known mononymously as Jona, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She gained recognition after winning Pinoy Pop Superstar. She was previously the lead singer of trio girl-group La Diva. Following the group's disbandment, she released her single "Help Me Get Over" which was awarded the Song of the Year Award at the 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music. In February 2016 she changed her screen name to Jona. She has won several awards, both solo and as member of La Div
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