BoybandPH (also known as BPH) is a Filipino

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formed on December 11 2016, after winning

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's reality show '' Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', a franchise of

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's singing competition '' La Banda''. The group consists of Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and Joao Constancia. 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

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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. 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. 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,

announced an upcoming reality show that would feature the formation of a

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Boyband, based on the television reality singing competition created by

. The show held auditions in eleven different locations around the

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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

) 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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