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Juris Fernandez
Julie Iris Fernandez-Lim (née Julie Iris Valles Fernandez; March 18, 1978), also known by her stage name "Juris", is a Filipino singer and songwriter. From 2001 to 2009, she was the lead singer of acoustic group MYMP. In late 2009, she left MYMP due to "irreconcilable differences" and signed with Star Music as a solo artist. Her solo debut album, '' Now Playing'' was released in February 2010. Biography Fernandez was born on March 18, 1978 in Davao City, Philippines. She is the daughter of an engineer father, and an obstetrician-gynecologist mother. Her older sister is also an obstetrician-gynecologist. She went to high school at the Ateneo de Davao University. She studied college at Miriam College in Manila, finishing Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is presently taking up a Master's degree at the Ateneo de Manila University. In November 2011, she married Gavin Lim. Career 2003–2009: MYMP Debut Fernandez started her recording career as the lead vocalist of the ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davao City
Davao City, officially the City of Davao ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Dabaw; ), is a first class highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of , making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is the third-most populous city in the Philippines after Quezon City and Manila, and the most populous in Mindanao. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,776,949 people. It is geographically situated in the province of Davao del Sur and grouped under the province by the Philippine Statistics Authority, but the city is governed and administered independently from it. The city is divided into three congressional districts, which are subdivided into 11 administrative districts with a total of 182 barangays. Davao City is the center of Metro Davao, the second most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines. The city serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao, and the regional center of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Version
In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song. Originally, it referred to a version of a song released around the same time as the original in order to compete with it. Now, it refers to any subsequent version performed after the original. History The term "cover" goes back decades when cover version originally described a rival version of a tune recorded to compete with the recently released (original) version. Examples of records covered include Paul Williams' 1949 hit tune "The Hucklebuck" and Hank Williams' 1952 song " Jambalaya". Both crossed over to the popular hit parade and had numerous hit versions. Before the mid-20th century, the notion of an original version of a popular tune would have seemed slightly odd – the production of musical entertainment was seen as a live event, even if it was reproduced at home via a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiza Seguerra
Cariza "Ice" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983), formerly and still known professionally as Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies himself as a transgender man. On August 12, 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, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina Girado
Marifil Niña Girado-Enriquez (born November 1, 1980), known professionally as Nina, is a Filipina singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality and occasional actress. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines. Her first two studio albums produced the chart-topping singles "Jealous", " Foolish Heart" and " Make You Mine", and earned her the Favorite New Artist award on both Awit Awards and MTV Pilipinas Music Awards. She established her position in the local music industry in 2005 after releasing her third album ''Nina Live!'' which was certified diamond by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). The album yielded her most successful single, " Love Moves in Mysterious Ways", and her biggest solo concert to date. In 2006, she released her eponymous studio album which earned her eight Awit Award nominations. The album's second single "Someday" achieved commercial success, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAP (variety Show)
''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party'' (''ASAP''; ), currently branded as ''ASAP Natin 'To'' (), is a Philippine television variety show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment. Originally hosted by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Dayanara Torres, it is currently hosted by Nievera along with Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Erik Santos, Luis Manzano, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez. The show premiered on February 5, 1995, replacing its predecessor '' Sa Linggo nAPO Sila'' and marks as the longest running Sunday noontime variety show, after surpassing rival network GMA's '' GMA Supershow''’s record of nearly two decades. In October 2015, ''ASAP'' became the first live entertainment program in the Philippines to be broadcast in true high-definition picture, the other being a sports program and '' It's Showtime''. ''ASAP'' premiered on ABS-CBN, where it aired until May 2020, when the broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Filipino media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation which is owned by the López family ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). ABS was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) with its corporate name, Alto Sales Corporation after Judge Antonio Quirino, brother of President Elpidio Quirino, purchased the company and later launched the first TV station in the country, DZAQ-TV on October 23, 1953. The company that would later be merged with ABS to form ABS-CBN was founded in 1956 as Chronicle Broadcasting Network, Inc. (CBN) by Eugenio Lopez Sr. and his brother Fernando Lopez, who was the sitting Vice President ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eternal Flame (song)
"Eternal Flame" is a song by American pop rock group the Bangles for their third studio album, '' Everything'' (1988). The power ballad was written by group member Susanna Hoffs with the established hit songwriting team of Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. Upon its 1989 single release, "Eternal Flame" became a number-one hit in nine countries, including Australia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Since its release, it has been covered by many musical artists, including Australian boy band Human Nature, who reached the Australian top 10 with their version, and British girl group Atomic Kitten, who topped four national charts with their rendition. Production Two of the song's three writers, Tom Kelly and Susanna Hoffs, had met via the Bangles' October 30, 1986, concert at the Avalon Hollywood (then the Palace). Kelly attended the concert and backstage met the group's members. This led to Hoffs writing songs with Kelly and his regular songwriting partner Billy Steinb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Especially For You
"Especially for You" is a song performed by Australian recording artists Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan from Donovan's debut album, ''Ten Good Reasons'' (1989). The song was released as his album's second single on 28 November 1988 and was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW). "Especially for You" received many positive reviews from older and contemporary critics, who deemed it one of the strongest of each singer's album, but also dubbed the song a classic. The song had commercial success, reaching number one in the UK, Ireland, Greece, and Belgium and peaking inside the top five in several other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, France, Finland, and Switzerland. In 2015, the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 20th favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV, and in 2021, ''Classic Pop'' magazine ranked it number 23 in their list of "Top 40 Stock Aitken Waterman songs". Background Minogue and Donovan had both appeared on the hit A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tell Me Where It Hurts (Milli Vanilli Song)
"Tell Me Where It Hurts" is a song written by Diane Warren originally recorded by the Real Milli Vanilli for their 1991 album '' The Moment of Truth''. The song has been covered by many artists in the subsequent years. Try 'N' B version The song was first covered by German group Try 'N' B. The group was formed by two members of the Real Milli Vanilli with two new members, and their album was essentially an updated version of that group's album. The group were the first to release the song as a single in 1992, as the second single of their album (titled "Sexy Eyes" in Europe and self-titled in America), but it failed to chart. Kathy Troccoli version Christian music artist Kathy Troccoli covered the song for her 1994 album '' Kathy Troccoli'' and released it as the lead single. It became her second song to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 88. The song fared better on the Adult Contemporary charts, where it peaked at No. 16. Chart performance Tommy Shane Stei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Versions (MYMP Album)
M.Y.M.P. (or MYMP, short for Make Your Momma Proud) is an acoustic band from Quezon City, Philippines. They released their first album, ''Soulful Acoustic'' in 2003 and a double album, ''Beyond Acoustic'' which was a number six charting album, and number two charting album ''Versions'' in 2005, the two album was the best-selling album by an acoustic band having sold 210,700 copies. Background Origin (1996–2002) Jacques "Chin" Alcantara founded the band in 1996 as an amateur rock band. The band transitioned to pop music when they had a female vocalist, Nina in 2000. When she left for a solo career a year later, Juris from Davao took her place. Early career (2003–2004) It was the trio of Alcantara, Juris Fernandez and percussionist Mike Manahan that established the beachhead for M.Y.M.P.’s frontal assault on the sales and radio charts. Their recording career started when Raymond Ryan, the station manager of iFM 93.9, watched their gig on that station. Ryan met with a pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Acoustic
''Beyond Acoustic'' is an album by Philippine The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ... acoustic band MYMP (Make Your Momma Proud), released under Ivory Music in 2005. Beyond Acoustic was the biggest selling album ever produced by an acoustic band. The album debuted at number six on the Philippine Top Albums chart, It had been certified Gold Record after less than a month having sold 15,000 copies, To date the album had sold 210,700 copies in the Philippines. Commercial performance In the Philippines, ''Beyond Acoustic'' debuted on the chart after two weeks, debuting at number six on the Philippine Top Albums chart on (July 15, 2005). Then on its second week on the chart it stayed on number six position. On its third week the album had left the chart, it spent only two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waiting In Vain
"Waiting in Vain" is a song written by reggae musician Bob Marley and recorded by Bob Marley & The Wailers, for his 1977 album '' Exodus''. Released as a single, it hit number twenty-seven in the UK Singles Chart. The single was one of only a few of Marley's Island singles to feature a non-album B-Side, this being the song "Roots", an outtake from the '' Rastaman Vibration'' sessions. This later appeared on the compilation '' Rebel Music'' and on '' Exodus (Deluxe Edition)''. The 1981 reissue of Waiting in Vain featured a megamix called ''Marley Mix Up Medley'' instead. A rare 19-minute long acoustic version is available on YouTube. Certifications Lee Ritenour version In 1993, American Jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour recorded his version of the song featuring British reggae artist Maxi Priest. It was also included on his 21st album '' Wes Bound''. The single peaked at number 54 in the US R&B chart. Annie Lennox version "Waiting in Vain" was recorded by Annie Lennox fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
