Known in the Philippines as Mr. Pure Energy, Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano, better known as Gary Valenciano or simply Gary V., is a Filipino musician, composer, actor, producer, and gospel singer, especially those songs that became theme songs for movies. He is also known for his energetic dance moves.
Born on October 10, 1982, Erik Ramos Santos is a Filipino singer, actor, commercial endorser, and was also hailed as the grand champion of a reality TV show of ABS-CBN entitled Star in a Million back in January 2004.
Harry Santos is a Filipino singer who ranked fourth on the reality TV show Pinoy Pop Superstar which Gerald Santos won, as hosted by Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid. During the contest, he often sang songs of Josh Groban which suited his voice very well. Currently, he appears in a noontime show along with other finalists in the Pinoy Pop Superstar.
I had to remove the original posted video because of how distorted it was, but if you want to ruin your ears, click this link. Harry Santos - You’re Still You on youtube
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Mark Bautista is a Filipino singer and actor who won second place in the reality TV search Star For A Night. To date, he has released four albums with Viva Records and has also starred in a TV series, a co-host in a noontime variety show, and was also part of a movie.
Yano is a folk/punk rock band in the Philippines formed in 1993. Originally, the band members were Dong Abay, Eric Gancio, Onie Badiang, and several drummers. In Tagalog, Yano means “simple.” As of 2007, Eric Gancio revived Yano as a one-man band, with back-up musicians for live performances. A new album is also in the works, which Yano fans should watch out for.
The video below is of Yano when they were still together, singing one of their popular songs.
Noel Cabangon has been in the underground music industry for several years already but became a household name when his hit sing “Kanlungan” went commercial. The song was an instant hit - and was used for a lot of television advertisements. But some people still don’t know much about the man behind the touching lyrics and melody.
Noel Cabangon is an active Greenpeace volunteer since 1996, and actively campaigns for clean energy as the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior comes to Asia for its Clean Energy Revolution Tour.
Undoubtedly one of the most successful Filipino singers of all time, Lea Salonga (Maria Ligaya Carmen Imutan Salonga-Chien) has achieved worldwide success that other singers can only dream of. Lea is well-known for her portrayal of Kim in Miss Saigon, as well as Eponine. She is also the first Asian to play the said role in Broadway. She is also the first to win an Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Theatre World Awards for a single role.
On January 10, 2004, she married Robert Chien, and has a daughter named Beverly Nicole who was born on May 16, 2006. Below are two videos, one of Lea Salonga singing Sun and Moon in Miss Saigon, and another one where she sings Don’t Cry for me Argentina live.
Marifil Nina Girado was born on November 1, 1980 and is more popularly known as Nina. Often dubbed as the Philippine’s Soul Siren, she has released 4 albums to date and is known for her vocal belting. Most people often remark that she looks like Mariah Carey and her vocal ability to sing in whistle register (C3-G7) often adds to the description.
Known as the Philippine’s Queen of Soul, Jaya is a Philippine singer with African-American ancestry. Born Maria Luisa Ramsey, she started as a backup dancer for her mother Elizabeth Ramsey, a comedienne-singer. Jaya is now one of the hosts of SOP, a noontime show she co-hosts with Regine Velasquez, Kyla, and Ogie Alcasid.
South Border is one of the popular Philippine bands that have released love songs that were played on almost every radio station. But as good things are not always meant to last, South Border has gone through its share of ups and downs. Having replaced members more often than they release albums, Jay Durias is the only original member that has stayed and has continued to create music that thrills its fans.