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PolyEast Records Artists
PolyEast Records (formerly Canary Records, OctoArts International, OctoArts EMI Music Inc. and EMI Philippines) is a Philippine record label in the Philippines. It is a member of the Philippine Association of the Record Industry and from 2008 until 2013, the international licensee of EMI. History PolyEast Records was established in 1977 as Canary Records by Orly Ilacad after leaving Vicor Music Corporation due to a major conflict with co-founder and then co-owner Vic del Rosario. Canary Records became OctoArts International in 1978. It was the first record company that introduced " minus one" (music used for karaoke) in the market. During the 1970s, the releases of EMI Records were distributed in the Philippines by Dyna Records under the name ''Dyna EMI'' (later remained in 1992 as ''Dyna EMI Virgin'' as a result of EMI's purchase of Virgin Records). OctoArts at that time was the distributor of Sony Music's international releases. In 1995, OctoArts began a distribution deal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subsidiary
A subsidiary, subsidiary company, or daughter company is a company (law), company completely or partially owned or controlled by another company, called the parent company or holding company, which has legal and financial control over the subsidiary company. Unlike regional branches or divisions, subsidiaries are considered to be distinct entities from their parent companies; they are required to follow the laws of where they are incorporated, and they maintain their own executive leadership. Two or more subsidiaries primarily controlled by same entity/group are considered to be sister companies of each other. Subsidiaries are a common feature of modern business, and most multinational corporations organize their operations via the creation and purchase of subsidiary companies. Examples of holding companies are Berkshire Hathaway, Jefferies Financial Group, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Citigroup, which have subsidiaries involved in many different Industry (e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hale (band)
Hale is a Filipino alternative rock band, formed in Manila, Philippines in 2004. The group originally consisted of singer and guitarist Champ Lui Pio, bassist Sheldon Gellada, guitarist Roll Martinez and drummer Omnie Saroca. This line-up remained unchanged until the departure of Saroca in 2008; he was then replaced by Paolo Santiago. In March 2017, Chino David of Silent Sanctuary became the band's fifth member. Hale signed to EMI, now PolyEast Records in 2004 and released their self–titled debut album, '' Hale'' (2005). The album was critically acclaimed; resulting in the accolade as the '' Awit Award''’s Group of the Year. The band’s debut album included the single " The Day You Said Goodnight" which brought them mainstream success in Southeast Asia. The following year, the band released their second studio album ''Twilight'' (2006) which received mostly positive reviews and critical success. The band released their third album ''Above, Over and Beyond'' (2008) which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gio Alvarez
Giorgio Pietro Verano Alvarez (born November 18, 1976), better known as Gio Alvarez, is a Filipino actor in movies and television shows. He was an original member of '' Ang TV'', a youth-oriented variety show in the Philippines. Career He played as young Michael de Mesa in ''Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit'', starring Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta. He played as Bob Cosme, the second son of Kevin Cosme played by Dolphy in ''Home Along Da Riles'', showed in ABS-CBN from 1992-2003. In 2003, he appeared in TV series '' It Might Be You'' with John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. Alvarez appeared in afternoon drama series of GMA Network's '' Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako'' with Camille Prats, Ehra Madrigal and Marian Rivera. He was included in the cast of '' Asian Treasures'' with Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin. He played as husband of Manilyn Reynes in the Halloween episode "Kandila" of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya (, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Magalona
Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, songwriter, and actor. He is regarded as an influential figure in Pinoy hip hop. Magalona was a son of actors Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. He started as a breakdancer and appeared in the teen comedy film '' Bagets 2'' (1984) and the variety show ''That's Entertainment'' (1987) while building his rap career. His songs "Mga Kababayan", "Man from Manila", "Ito Ang Gusto Ko", "Kabataan Para sa Kinabukasan", "Watawat", "Luv 4 Lyf", and "Lando" (with Gloc-9) have each won the Awit Award for Best Rap Recording, while " Kaleidoscope World" is another notable single. His notable albums include '' Rap Is FrancisM'' (1992), ''FreeMan'' (1995), ''Happy Battle'' (1996), '' The Oddventures of Mr. Cool'' (1998), and '' FreeMan 2'' (2000). Magalona also ventured into rock, fronting the band Hardware Syndrome. His music addressed social issues including politics, drug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Eugenio
Eva Eugenio (born January 22, 1956) is a Filipino singer in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She is most famous for the hit song "Tukso". Along with Imelda Papin and Claire de la Fuente, she is dubbed as one of the "Jukebox Queens" of the Philippines. Discography Albums Studio albums *''Tukso'' ( Canary Records, 1979) *''Eva'' (Canary Records, 1980) *''Walang Kapantay: A Collection of Philippine Love Songs'' (Canary Records, 1980) *''Babae Ako'' (Canary Records, 1980) *''Ngayon'' (Canary Records, 1981) *''Haplos'' (Canary Records, 1982) *''Natuto Na'' (Aquarius Records, 1986) *''Jukebox Diva'' ( Viva Records, 2010) Compilation albums *''The Best of Eva Eugenio'' (Canary Records, 1980) *''The Best of Eva Eugenio Vol. 2'' (Canary Records, 1983) *''The Story of Eva Eugenio (The Ultimate OPM Collection)'' (EMI Philippines, 2002) Singles *"Ako ang Nauna, Pangalawa Ka Lang" *"Ako Ba'y Laruan" *"Ako Noon, Siya Ngayon, Sino Bukas" *"Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig" *"Ano ang Gagawin (Kapag Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dina Bonnevie
Geraldyn "Dina" Schaer Bonnevie (, formerly Sotto, Penson, and Savellano; born January 27, 1962) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress. She is recognized as the industry's "Drama Queen" of her generation. She has won 2 FAMAS Award, FAMAS Awards, 2 Luna Award, Luna Awards and multiple 'Best Actress' wins and nominations across all leading award-giving bodies in the country. Before joining Philippine showbiz, Bonnevie was first runner-up in the 1979 Miss Magnolia (SMC brand), Magnolia beauty contest. Her first film role was in the campy 1980 film ''Temptation Island (1980 film), Temptation Island''. Bonnevie is also best-known for her iconic portrayals in ''Katorse'' (1980), ''Under-age'' (1980), ''Magdusa Ka!'' (1986), ''Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili'' (1989), and ''Gumapang ka sa Lusak'' (1990). Early life and background Geraldyn Schaer Bonnevie was born on January 27, 1962, to Swiss people, Swiss mother Jeannette Schäer and French people, French-Italian people, Italian- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingdong Avanzado
Fernando Cyril "Dingdong" Veloso Avanzado (born July 7, 1968, Quezon City, Philippines) is an entertainer and politician. He has been called "Prince of Pinoy pop". His career began as a singer-songwriter of popular music, leading to the release of several albums and concerts in the Philippines and internationally. Avanzado has also been a television host and has acted in films. In 2013, Avanzado was elected to the vice governorship of Siquijor province. Personal life Avanzado was born on July 7, 1968, in Quezon City. In 2018, Avanzado told the Philippine Daily Inquirer his maternal grandfather was a governor and congressman on Samar island, his grandmother was a judge and his paternal grandfather was a doctor. His mother, Carina Flores is a lawyer, public servant (previously a mayor of Oton) and a politician. Avanzado was a member of Kundirana, music group of La Salle Green Hills private high school in Mandaluyong city. Avanzado met Jessa Zaragoza, a singer and actress, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Pomeranz
David Pomeranz (born February 9, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter, composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater. He is also an ambassador for Operation Smile, a foundation dedicated to cleft lip and palate and a member of the Church of Scientology. Solo career Born and raised on Long Island, Pomeranz expressed interest in music from an early age, singing in the synagog choir, learning to play the piano, guitar and drums, and writing and recording songs by the age of fourteen. From October 1968 to January 1969, he was lead singer for the Ohio-based rock band East Orange Express and when Pomeranz left the group, fellow member Dan Schear took over. When he was nineteen, MCA/Decca signed him to a contract that yielded two albums, ''New Blues'' and ''Time to Fly'' (the latter featuring Chick Corea), and he began touring the country as the opening act for Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, Three Dog Night and The Doors, among others. In the late 1980s, Pomeranz collaborated with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boyfriends (Filipino Band)
Boyfriends is a musical group from the Philippines. Their heyday was in the 1978 as one of the most prominent bands of the Manila sound, with pop and disco harmonies reminiscent of the Bee Gees. Several of their recordings are among the most popular Tagalog and English songs of the Philippines from the late 1970s and early 1980s, and have since been covered by a number of the Philippines' most popular singers, among others. Discography Albums Studio albums *''Dahil Mahal Kita'' (1978, Canary Records) *''With Love'' (1978, Canary Records) *''3'' (1979, Canary Records) *''Forever'' (1981, Canary Records) *''First Love'' (1983, Canary Records) *''Unplugged Reunion Album'' (1995, OctoArts-EMI) *''Akustik'' (1999, OctoArts-EMI) Compilation albums *''Best of the Boyfriends'' (1980, Canary Records) *''Greatest Hits'' (1981, Canary Records) *''The Story Of: Boyfriends (The Ultimate OPM Collection)'' (2001, EMI Philippines) *''Greatest Hits'' (2014, PolyEast Records) Notable songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bamboo Mañalac
Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo MañalacVIDEO: "It's Francisco, that's my great-grandfather, then Gaudencio, that's my lolo, then it's Lope, then it's Belardo Mañalac." / (; born March 21, 1976), popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac or simply by the mononym Bamboo, is a Filipino musician, singer, and songwriter. He began his career as vocalist and original frontman of Rivermaya and later fronted his own band, Bamboo. Bamboo band disbanded in 2011 and Mañalac then pursued a solo career and released his first solo album, '' No Water, No Moon''. Mañalac is known for his distinct vocals, which combines elements of rock with a mellow technique; he also has a notably eccentric style in live performances. His musical and singing style as well as his band's polished sound have made him an icon in the Philippine music industry. Early life Mañalac was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines to Filipino parents. His family emigrated to San Francisco, California when he was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
