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2010 In Philippine Music
The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine music in 2010. Events January * January 30 - The Pinoy Hiphoppaz Organization was launched. February * February 11 - David Benoit performed at PICC. * February 14 - Raymond Lauchengco and sister Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo performed at Rockwell Tent. * February 28 - Callalily held grand fans day. July * July 8 - Usher performed at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Debuts Soloist * Aljur Abrenica ( GMA/Sony) * Joanna Ampil (Sony) * Sherwin Baguion (Star Music/Sony) * Jovit Baldivino (Star Music/Sony) * Juris Fernandez (Star Music) * Markki Stroem (Star Music/Sony) Bands/groups * 100 Percent * Eevee (Sony) * Eurasia ( Viva) * Ezra Band (Star Music/Sony) * General Luna (Warner) * Kiss Jane (Sony) * VoizBoys (Quantum Music/Star Music) * XLR8 (Viva/P-Pop) * The Zion Band Reunion/comebacks * Rachel Alejandro * Brownman Revival * Ely Buendia * Gabby Concepcion * KC Concepcion * Amber Davis * Bugoy Dril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Benoit (musician)
David Bryan Benoit (born August 18, 1953) is an American jazz pianist, composer and producer, based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Benoit has charted over 25 albums since 1980, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. He is also music director for the Pacific Vision Youth Symphony (previously known as the Asia America Symphony Orchestra) and the Asia America Youth Orchestra. Furthermore, crediting Vince Guaraldi as an inspiration, Benoit has participated both as performer and music director for the later animated adaptations of the ''Peanuts'' comic strip, such as the feature film, ''The Peanuts Movie'', restoring Guaraldi's musical signature to the franchise. Early life David Bryan Benoit was born in Bakersfield, California, on August 18, 1953. He studied piano at age 13 with Marya Cressy Wright and continued his training with Abraham Fraser, who was the pianist for Arturo Toscanini. He attended Mira Costa High School. He focused on theory and composition at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viva Records (Philippines)
Viva Records Corporation, commonly known as Viva Records, is a Philippine record label owned by Viva Music Group, a subsidiary of Viva Communications. History Viva Records was established in 1986, 6 years after Vic del Rosario Jr. left Vicor Music. In a few years, it became among the most successful record labels in the country. Aside from releasing soundtracks, it helped establish the careers of Vina Morales, Donna Cruz, Andrew E., Agot Isidro, Sarah Geronimo and Mark Bautista, among others. Notable artists roster Current * 3YO * Alamat * Allmo$t * Andrew E. (1990–present; Dongalo Wreckords/Viva) * Anja Aguilar * Arthur Nery (Viva) * Bandang Lapis * Basil Valdez (1982–present; in cooperation with Vicor Music Corp.) * Billy Crawford (2018–present) * Danita Paner * Daryl Ong (2021–present) * Fairgame * Flow G (on behalf of Ex Battalion Music) * Janno Gibbs (1999–2004; 2019–present) * Jason Farol * Jensen Kyra * Jeffrey Garcia (on behalf of Vicor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiza Seguerra
Ice Seguerra (born Cariza Yamson Seguerra; 17 September 1983), formerly Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra also came out as a transgender man in 2014. On 12 August 2016, Seguerra was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Chairperson of the National Youth Commission. Career Seguerra first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of ''Eat Bulaga!s " Little Miss Philippines". He subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997. As a child star, Seguerra appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. He often portrayed the role of actor and fellow ''Eat Bulaga!'' host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. He portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in '' Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' from 1987 to 1997. He only appeared in six films for Regal Films. At age 14, he competed in Bong Revilla's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imelda Papin
Imelda Arcilla Papin (born January 26, 1956) is a Filipino singer and politician. Known as the "Sentimental Songstress," she rose to fame in the late 1970s with hits such as "Bakit (Kung Liligaya Ka sa Piling ng Iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig." She later served as the vice governor of Camarines Sur and was married to Filipino politician Jose Antonio Carrion. Early life Papin was born on January 26, 1956, in Presentacion, Camarines Sur. She began her singing career in her home province before relocating to Manila. Before gaining wider recognition, she competed in regional singing contests. She attended Bitaogan Elementary School and St. Brigitte School in Buhi. She began her tertiary education at the University of the East and later completed a Bachelor of Science in Commerce at the University of Hawaii. Music career Papin released her second studio album, ''Kutob'', in 1978 under Wonderland Records. The album included the track "Bakit?", which became one of her early hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Nievera
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (born February 5, 1963) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. Known for his contemporary love ballads and on-stage personality, he is celebrated as one of the most important figures in local Filipino music. With a career spanning four decades, he has garnered 18 platinum, 5 double platinum, 3 triple platinum, and 1 quadruple platinum albums, listing him among the highest-selling Filipino recording artists of all time. Nievera began his career in 1982 with the release of his debut album ''Martin… Take One'', achieving platinum status in five months. In the succeeding years, Nievera also ventured into hosting and acting. He has appeared in eleven movies and seven television series and specials, most notable being ''Penthouse Live!'' (1984) with Pops Fernandez, ''Martin After Dark'' (1988) and ''ASAP'' (1995). His music covers a variety of genres ranging from pop, soft rock, adult contemporary to gospel and dance music. Among his most successful releases ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (born January 20, 1984), professionally known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino media personality, host, actress, businesswoman, singer and vlogger. Gonzaga was the former lead host of ABS-CBN's long-running reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother''. Her own YouTube channel Toni Gonzaga Studio (TGS) has over 7.5 million subscribers. ''Tatler'' magazine named her one of the most influential people in Asia in 2021 and 2022. Early life and background Toni Gonzaga was born Celestine Cruz Gonzaga on January 20, 1984, in Taytay, Rizal, Taytay, She is the eldest daughter of former ''punong barangay'', councilor and vice mayor Carlito "Bonoy" and Crisanta "Pinty" (née Cruz) Gonzaga, who also acts as her talent manager. Her younger sister, Catherine "Cathy" Gonzaga, professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is also an actress, comedian, television host and vlogger. In Taytay, she was an elected Barangay Kagawad for one term and a Sunday school teacher in Taytay United M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Gil
Monica Pauline "Nikki" Santos Gil-Albert (; born August 23, 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model, and video jockey. She is known for being part of the afternoon remake of '' Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta'' (2008–2009) and, in 2009, for portraying Princess Punzalan in the afternoon drama '' Nagsimula sa Puso'' (2009–2010). She is also well known for her lead portrayal as Jennifer "Jenny" La Peña in the 2012 remake of the 1990 radio serial of Salvador Royales' ''Mundo Man ay Magunaw'', originally played by Jennifer Sevilla in the film version produced by SEIKO Films. Biography Monica Pauline Gil (aka Nikki Gil) was born in Manila to Dino and Julie Gil. She is of Filipino, Spanish and German descent. Born to a father who plays the piano and a mom who sang in a church choir, Nikki showed early signs of musical talent. At the age of four years, Nikki was already singing and doing voiceovers for commercials. She graduated from Shekinah Christian Training Center in March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KC Concepcion
Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite, and humanitarian. She has starred in films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''When I Met U'' (2009), and television series such as ''Lovers in Paris'' (2009), '' Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' (2013) and '' Ikaw Lamang'' (2014). She is often dubbed as the "Mega Daughter", in reference to her mother Sharon Cuneta's honorific as the "Megastar". Concepcion is also known for her humanitarian work; she is the first Filipino Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations' World Food Programme. She is also the ambassador of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. Early life and education Concepcion is born on April 7, 1985 in Manila, Philippines. She is the daughter of singer-actress Sharon Cuneta and actor Gabby Concepcion. She reconnected with her father after thirteen years since her parents' annulment and his immigration to the United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabby Concepcion
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (; born 5 November 1964) is a Filipino actor, singer and businessman. He began his show business career in the 1980s as a teen commercial model and is known for his debonair career in Philippine cinema. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network and exclusive talent of Sparkle GMA Artist Center and exclusive talent of GMA Pictures. His accolades includes 1x Urian Best Actor Award, 2x GAWAD Parangal Best TV Actor Award, 2x FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award, a Seoul International Drama Award, 3x PMPC Stars for Television Best Actor Award, 5x PMPC Stars for Movies Best Actor Award, including nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in Metro Manila Film Festivals. Concepcion made a comeback to film and TV in 2008. His successful comeback roles are in hit series '' Iisa Pa Lamang'', '' Dahil May Isang Ikaw'', '' Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'' and '' Kahit Puso'y Masugatan''. He transferred over to TV5 to do shows as well like '' P. S. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ely Buendia
Ely Eleandre Basiño Buendia (born November 2, 1970) is a Filipino musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band Eraserheads, with whom he has released seven albums since their founding in 1989. Raised in Naga, Camarines Sur, Buendia attended University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City, where he met drummer Raimund Marasigan, bassist Buddy Zabala, and guitarist Marcus Adoro, with whom he would later form Eraserheads. Their debut album '' Ultraelectromagneticpop!'' (1993) ushered in a second wave of Philippine rock bands, and launched Buendia and the band to rock stardom. Buendia was the primary songwriter and creative voice behind the band's early albums, including ''Ultraelectromagneticpop!'', '' Circus'' (1994) and '' Cutterpillow'' (1995). After releasing the Christmas concept album '' Fruitcake'' (1996), the band experimented with electronic and art rock styles for their next albums '' Sticker Happy'' (1997 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brownman Revival
Brownman Revival is a Filipino reggae band founded in November 1994. They count Bob Marley, Big Mountain, Aswad, Inner Circle, and UB40 among their musical influences as well as Filipino reggae group Tropical Depression and OPM acts such as Eraserheads, Apo Hiking Society, and VST & Company VST & Company (commonly abbreviated as VST & Co. or simply VST) was a Filipino disco band from Manila, Philippines, founded by Vic Sotto, Spanky Rigor, and Tito Sotto. Hailed as one of the most successful Filipino bands of the late 1970s, the g .... One author describes Brownman Revival's music as "reggae-inspired beats with traditional folk pop rhythms and the basest of lyrical themes". Members *Dennis "Dencio" Concepcion – drums, vocals *Januarie Sundiang – percussion, vocals *Nhoel Dizon Austria – guitars, vocals *Randy "Rhan" Mercader – keyboards, vocals *Benjamin "Benjah" Perez – lead vocals *Dawn Cepeda – bass *Ian Sumagui – alto saxophone *PJ Aguilar – tenor s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Alejandro
Rachel Jingco Alejandro (born February 18, 1974) is a Filipino singer and actress. Biography Early life Alejandro's parents separated when she was four. Her mother, Myrna Demauro, then remarried and moved to the United States. Together with her father Hajji and his new partner, Rio Diaz, Alejandro and her sister Barni spent time in Manila and the US. Her theater experience began with ''The Sound of Music'' at eight years of age, then ''Peter Pan'' at 15, ''Noli Me Tangere'' at 18, then ''Alikabok'' at 21, followed by ''Sino Ka Ba Jose Rizal'', ''Larawan'', and ''Fire Water Woman''. Career Rachel Alejandro first entered the world of showbiz at the age of 12, when she was a host on the popular TV show '' That's Entertainment''. At 15 from Pangasinan Province, following her successful TV stunt, Alejandro recorded her first album, ''Just a Minute'' (1989), for Alpha Records. The album spawned several hit songs including the No. 1 single "Mr. Kupido", as well as "K.S.P. (Kulang s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |