Gimme 5 was a boy band in the Philippines who were signed under the

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label.

History

In 2013, the band debuted on '' ASAP 18'' where they performed British boy band

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''ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom''. Retrieved 2014-11-12. The group admits to not being good singers. Nash even describes his voice as "''parang pinunit na maong (like a denim being torn)''". Since then, the group improved themselves as singers, dancers and models. Their following on social media had also grown since. In November 2014, Gimme 5 released their self-titled debut album under Star Music. They also starred in the TV series ''

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'' alongside

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which ended in March 2015. The group were interviewed by

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on how they got their group name which was supposedly named "Baby Boys" which they found "''baduy''". After the TV series ''

'', they resumed their album tour which was slowed down due to the TV series. Sold out album tours were held in different places in the Philippines, giving their fans a chance to watch them perform live. The group also shared in an interview with ''PUSH'' a memorable fan experience at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi. They first won an award in June 2015, as "Most Promising Recording/Performing Group" at the 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards. On August 14, 2015, the Teen Power: The Kabataan Pinoy Concert Party led by Gimme 5 and joined by the ''PBB 737'' Teen Housemates was held at the

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in Pasay. In September 2015, Gimme 5 won the Clash of Celebrities on Saturday, which was part of the kick-off celebration for the sixth anniversary of '' It's Showtime'' held at the

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. After a year of touring, their final leg was held in

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on May 7, 2016. After their final leg, they decided to lean on acting as individuals. In 2017, the group came back to release their ''Sophomore'' album under

. Consisting of 5 new tracks, two of those were written by group members; the track "First Love" by Aguas and "Hindi Ko Alam" by Reyes.

Members

The teen male group was composed of five members:

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Grae Fernandez Grace Cameron Garcia Fernandez (born November 7, 2001) is a Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. He is best known as one of the vocalists of Star Magic's boy-group Gimme 5. Early life Grace Cameron Garcia Fernandez was born on November 7, 2001 ...

, Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, and

Nash Aguas Aeign Zackrey "Nash" Aguas Victoriano (; born October 10, 1998) is a Filipino actor and politician. Since 2022, he has been serving as a councilor of Cavite City. In 2004, Aguas won the first season of the televised talent competition '' Sta ...

- lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, lead guitar, bass, dancing

- backing and lead vocals, lead guitar, bass, rhythm guitar, keyboards, dancing John Bermundo - backing and occasional lead vocals, bass, keyboards, dancing

- lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion, dancing Joaquin Reyes - backing and lead vocals, keyboards, organ, bass, rhythm guitar, dancing

Discography

Studio albums

On 6 November 2014, Gimme 5 released their debut album under

. On 29 April 2017, Gimme 5 released their sophomore album.

Singles

Music videos

Composition credits

Filmography

TV series

TV shows

Concerts

Accolades

References

External links

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