Roberto "Robby" Navarro, Jr., popularly known as Robby Navarro is best known as one of the finalists of
Pinoy Idol where he reached the 10th spot.
Biography
Early life and career beginnings
He was once part of a singing group called the Wiseguys, but made a difficult decision to go solo, which he claims is paying off. He released an eponymous solo album in 1999 under
Sony BMG
Sony BMG Music Entertainment was an American record company owned as a 50–50 joint venture between Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann. The venture's successor, the revived Sony Music, is wholly owned by Sony, following their buyout o ...
Philippines.
He and his acoustic group
Soul'Dfree performed on regular gigs in Bagaberde in
Pasig and Roxas Blvd., Masas Greenbelt 3 in
Makati, Moomba in Roces Ave.
2008: ''Pinoy Idol''
Navarro auditioned in
Angeles City. He was chosen to be in the Top 24 and eventually making it to Top 12.
After
Raymond Gutierrez said that it was Navarro's turn to go home, everyone was disappointed. Even the judges were not expecting that Robby had been eliminated that early.
When the bottom group was revealed (Daryl Celis, Sue Ellen and Robby Navarro),
Ogie Alcasid was not expecting that Navarro would be in the bottom three, knowing that Navarro is one of the better singers in that competition. Adding to that,
Jolina Magdangal said that it's not worth it to be included in a bottom group after a one npt-so-good performance. While
Wyngard Tracy
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warned the Filipino viewers to vote objectively and do not blame them if the winner of Pinoy Idol would not be deserving.
''Pinoy Idol'' performances
2008–present: Post ''Pinoy Idol''
Navarro appeared in some of
GMA Network's shows including ''
SOP'', ''
Sis'' and The Sweet Life with Lucy Torres – Gomez and Wilma Doesnt.
He performed in ''SOP'' as one of the performers of the segment "You've Got Male" temporarily replacing
Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 3 runner up Bryan Termulo for several weeks.
Navarro also had the chance to sing with RnB Prince
Jay-R, Queen of Soul
Jaya
Jaya may refer to:
Media
*''Jaya'', self titled albums by Jaya (singer), released in 1989, 1996 and 2001
* ''Jaya'' (film), a 2002 Indian Tamil film
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*''Jaya'', a name of Karna in Mahabharata; the core portion of the ''Mahabharata''
...
and his co – Pinoy Idol contestant
Sue Ellen in singing "
If I Ain't Got You" by
Alicia Keys.
He sang and performed with Ogie Alcasid in Sis in singing "Nais Ko" during Ogie's promotion of his album.
Navarro had again the chance to sing with Jay-R in singing "What You Won't Do For Love" originally performed by Bobby Caldwell to promote Jay-R's newest album
Soul In Love
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.
Robbie Navarro and Soul'd Free (Jeboy Bermundo on Lead Guitar, Angelo Manrique on Bass and Arbee Pineda on Percussions) have been performing together again since October 2008. They performed regularly at Bagaberde in
Roxas Boulevard, Barbariba in CCP Complex in Manila, Masas in Greenbelt 3 and at Moomba Bar and Restaurant in Roces Avenue, Quezon City.
Ogie was very vocal in saying that Navarro is great. That he
avarrois Ogie's bet right after the Top 12 was chosen.
Tour
Ogie Sings with the Idols
When the "Ogie Sings with the Idols" with
American Idol finalist
Ramiele Malubay, was in full swing, there were unconfirmed reports that Navarro will be having an album that will be produced by Ogie Alcasid and
Regine Velasquez under their iMusic Label. Ogie Alcasid said that "We're thinking about that. Robby deserves to have an album since he is one of the best singers in Pinoy Idol."
Personal life
According to his answers to the questions in the official website of ''Pinoy Idol'', Navarro loves to sketch, draw and to play video games for fun.
He considers his mom to be his source of musical talent.
He also said that
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris ( Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, Pop musi ...
inspires him to be more determined in his singing because Stevie still inspires people through music and life despite his handicap and physical challenge.
People who stand up for what they believe in are the persons who really inspire him the most.
References
External links
Multiply Account
Robby Navarro on IMDb
Pinoy Idol Official Website
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1979 births
21st-century Filipino male singers
Living people
Singers from Pampanga
Participants in Philippine reality television series