BoybandPH (also known as BPH) is a Filipino
boy band
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formed on December 11 2016, after winning
ABS-CBN
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's reality show ''
Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', a franchise of
Simon Cowell
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's singing competition ''
La Banda
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''. The group consists of
Niel Murillo
BoybandPH (also known as BPH) is a Filipino boy band formed on December 11 2016, after winning ABS-CBN's reality show '' Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', a franchise of Simon Cowell's singing competition ''La Banda''. The group consists of Niel Mur ...
,
Russell Reyes,
Ford Valencia,
Tristan Ramirez, and
Joao Constancia
João Micael Villanueva Constancia (born December 22, 1996) is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer. Constancia is known for his roles in '' Four Sisters Before the Wedding'' (2020) and '' He's Into Her'' (2021), both produced by Star Cinema. Hi ...
.
After winning ''
Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', BoybandPH released their debut single, "Unli", on January 1, 2017. This was followed by a second single, a cover of
Depeche Mode
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's "
"Somebody"" on February 14, 2017. The group launched their self-titled debut album on February 4, 2017, under
Star Music
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. On April 2, 2017, BoybandPH received the Gold Record Award, after their album sold over 7,500 copies in less than two months.
The group is managed by and has a recording contract with
Star Music
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. Currently inactive, the members are pursuing individual projects. Joao pursued acting while Ford released a solo single in 2021.
History
2016: ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'' and formation
In 2016,
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
announced an upcoming reality show that would feature the formation of a
Pinoy
''Pinoy'' ( or ) is a common informal self-reference used by Filipinos to refer to citizens of the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora. A Pinoy who has any non-Filipino foreign ancestry, ...
Boyband
A boy band is a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands dance a ...
, based on the television reality singing competition created by
Simon Cowell
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. The show held auditions in eleven different locations around the
Philippines
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as well as online and on social media. Ford Valencia, Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, and Tristan Ramirez auditioned as solo acts, competed against other contestants, and ultimately won the competition. After winning, the members made guest appearances where they relayed their experiences during and after the competition and discussed their plans for the future, such as their debut album, singles, gigs, and tours.
2017: ''BoybandPH''
After winning, BoybandPH released their winning song "We Made It," followed by the official single "Unli" in 2016 and "
Somebody" (originally by
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music, electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980. Originally formed with the line-up of Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher (musician), Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke, the band currently consists ...
) in 2017. All three songs were included in their self-titled debut album ''BoybandPH'', which was released on February 4, 2017. They were also featured on
Jona's single "Til the End of Time".
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Filmography
Television
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
External links
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Star Music
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Star Magic personalities
Star Music artists
ABS-CBN people
Filipino boy bands
Boy bands
A boy band is a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands dance a ...
Musical groups established in 2016
Vocal quintets
2016 establishments in the Philippines