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6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards
Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2021 is the 6th edition of the Wish 107.5 Music Awards, an accolade presented by the FM radio station Wish 107.5 to acknowledge the biggest hit makers of the year in the Philippine music industry. The awards were held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and livestreamed simultaneously at the official YouTube channel of DWNU, Wish 107.5. The event was hosted by Gretchen Ho and singer Christian Bautista. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the event was held with safety protocols implemented for the performers, hosts and organizers with a digital livestream on their official YouTube channel. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the event Because of the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the event was held Behind closed doors (sport), without a live audience, Instead, the event was live streamed for free on Wish 107.5's YouTube channel for their audience to watch. In order to ensure the health and safety of the perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart Araneta Coliseum
The Araneta Coliseum, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Smart Araneta Coliseum, is an indoor multi-purpose arena, sports arena that is part of the Araneta City in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines. Nicknamed as "the Big Dome", it is one of the largest indoor arenas in Asia, and it is also one of the largest clear span domes in the world. The dome measures approximately making it the largest dome in Asia from its opening in 1960 until 2001 when it was surpassed by the Ōita Stadium in Japan with a dome measuring . The Smart Araneta Coliseum is mostly used for indoor sports such as basketball and volleyball. It is a main venue of the Philippine Basketball Association and for the basketball games of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines), National Collegiate Athletic Association and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines throughout various game seasons. The Big Dome is also used for other sports and events such as box ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben&Ben
Ben&Ben (formerly known as The Benjamins) are a folk pop band in the Philippines. Formed in 2015, the band have since been known for their popular hits that include "Pagtingin" and " Lifetime", among others. One of the most popular acts in the Philippines, they have been ranked as the most-streamed Filipino artist on Spotify for two straight years, specifically in 2020 and 2021. They have won several awards, including multiple Awit Awards, Myx Awards, and Wish Awards. Their debut studio album '' Limasawa Street'' was certified 4× platinum in the Philippines by PARI after earning 60,000 copy sales. Band members Current members * Paolo Benjamin Guico – lead vocals, acoustic guitar * Miguel Benjamin Guico – lead vocals, acoustic guitar * Poch Barretto – lead guitar, backing vocals * Jam Villanueva – drums * Agnes Reoma – bass * Andrew de Pano – percussion, backing vocals * Toni Muñoz – percussion, lead vocals * Keifer Cabugao – violin, vocals * Patricia Lasat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Anne San Jose
Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose (; born May 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, host and television personality. She is dubbed as "''Asia's Limitless Star''" for her singing prowess and achievements. San Jose is regarded as one of the best-selling recording artists in the Philippines. She is the youngest recipient of the Diamond Record Award from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry for her album ''Julie Anne San Jose'', which sold more than 150,000 copies in the country. She is also a recipient of 2 FAMAS Award, 5 Awit Awards, 3 Myx Music Awards, 4 PMPC Star Awards For Music and was inducted at the Philippine Walk of Fame at Eastwood City in 2015. She gained prominence with many GMA primetime and daytime dramas boosting her career as an actress. The singer starred in ''Kahit Nasaan Ka Man'' in 2013, ''My Guitar Princess'' in 2018, and ''Heartful Café'' in 2021 under GMA Network. She won acting credits with ensemble soaps such as ''Buena Famili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Henley (rapper)
Ron Joseph Henley (born May 20, 1986) is a Filipino rapper, singer & songwriter best known for his tracks "Biglang Liko" and "Hagdan". As of 2022, Henley has garnered almost two hundred million streams on YouTube. Henley is considered one of the pioneers of the mainstream rap movement in the Philippines, mentored by the late great Francis M, he joined the group "Stick Figgas" alongside Loonie. He went on to become one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists in the Philippines with his "unique melodic-lyrical style and great songwriting ability". Personal life and career Henley started rapping at age 14. He later went into rehab. After he was released from there, he met Francis Magalona together with his co-rapper Loonie after a TV rap competition entitled ''Rap-Public of the Philippines'' on ''Eat Bulaga!'', where they were recognized as Stick Figgas. Magalona led the way for him by including Henley's soundtrack in a collaboration album. Henley's biggest break was the song that h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonstar88
Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999. History Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012. Previously under Backbeat Management, they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, Callalily, 6cyclemind, Pedicab. As of April 2008, they had released four albums, ''Popcorn'', ''Press to Play'' and ''Todo Combo''. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on ''RoK On! Music'' inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, '' Kami nAPO Muna''. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti". They released the album ''This Year'' under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, including a track featuring Paroky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayonnaise (band)
Mayonnaise are a five-piece Filipino alternative rock band, fronted by Monty Macalino and famous for winning the "Red Horse Muziklaban" contest in 2004. History The band were named after the song " Mayonaise" by The Smashing Pumpkins and were formed in 2002 with a number of earlier former members. They were launched into the mainstream in 2004 after winning the Grand Prize at the Red Horse Muziklaban 2004 as a four-piece lineup. Composed of chief songwriter Monty Macalino, Paga Manikan, Lee Maningas and Shan Regalado, their debut self-titled album, ''Mayonnaise'', was launched along with their 1st single, "Jopay", through Sony Music Philippines. The character Jopay in the single refers to a former member of the Sexbomb Dancers. Their next single, "Bakit Part 2", became a radio airplay hit. In 2008, bassist Lee Maningas left the band to emigrate to the United States and was replaced by Poch Villalon. Their follow-up 2nd album, ''Pa'no Nangyari Yun?'', was released on 2006, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unique Salonga
Unique Torralba Salonga, known mononymously as Unique or stylized as UNIQUE, (born April 26, 2000) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and musician. He began his career as a vocalist and original frontman of IV of Spades and later pursued a solo career. Career Band frontman 2014–2018: ''IV of Spades'' In June 2014, Allan Silonga decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zild Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer. IV of Spades signed to a record label and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan" under Warner Music Philippines. The group's second single, "Hey Barbara" was released on July 9, 2017, and followed up by their third single "Where Have You Been My Disco?", released on December 9, 2017, via YouTube. In 2018, the band released their fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kris Lawrence
Kristoffer Lawrence Cadevida (born on September 1, 1982), simply known as Kris Lawrence, is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter of dual American and Filipino people, Filipino citizenship. Early life and career Lawrence was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. His father is Loreto Cadevida and his mother is Justina Protacio. His younger sister, Laurie Cadevida, played Kim, a Vietnamese woman on the North American Tour of ''Miss Saigon''. Before he won ''Search for the Star in a Million'', he was with Jay-R Siaboc, Jay-R in the group First Impression from mid-1998 to early 2000. In 2010, he signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network and appeared on the variety show ''Party Pilipinas''. On March 12, 2012, Lawrence signed to GMA Records along with three other artists. Having already made GMA (the Kapuso Network) his home network since early 2010, and now officially joining their roster in music, Lawrence has hinted at his wish for his songs to be used in different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiana Valenciano
Kristiana Maria Mikaela Pangilinan Valenciano (, born December 21, 1992), more commonly known as Kiana Valenciano, is a Filipino R&B singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano. She started as an independent artist in 2017 with the release of her singles "Circles" and "Does She Know"''.'' In 2018, she signed with music label Tarsier Records and released her debut EP, ''Grey,'' which included the Awit Awards nominee for Best Performance of a Female Artist, "Caught U"''.'' In 2019, Valenciano released ''See Me'', her first full-length album, which included 10 self-written tracks. In May 2019, she performed in New York City at the culminating concert of Viacom's Asian-American Heritage Month. She then performed a number of shows in Los Angeles, California. Career In 2017, as an independent artist, Valenciano released her debut single ''Circles.'' This was followed by the release of the hit single ''Does She Know''. In July of the same year. s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay R
Gaudencio Sillona III (born February 1, 1981), known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino-AmericanRicky Lo (April 11, 2004)Jay R: The Heart of The Hunk, ''The Philippine Star'' singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, ''Gameface'', under Universal Records. The album was certified platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), receiving numerous awards and earning him the number one single, "Bakit Pa Ba". Jay R was dubbed as "R&B Prince" in his early career and was often partnered with Kyla (then known as the "R&B Princess"). Collectively known to their fans as "JayLa", they are known in the music industry as the R&B Royalties (R&B King and Queen, respectively). In 2006, he built a recording studio inside his mansion, followed by a recording label called JAYRS Music. He later renamed it as Homeworkz Records. In the same year, he released a Christmas album, '' Christmas Away from Home'', and dedicated it t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 acou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
