Harana was an all-male vocal group from the

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. It is under

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and Star Music.

History

Pre-debut

Star Music' head, Roxy Liquigan shared that initially it was

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and Bryan who inspired the formation of the boyband. Michael came into the picture when Star Music was looking for an artist to sing Joven Tan's “''Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako'',” an entry at the 2014

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then completed the group when he finished shooting for hit daytime show,

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.How was Harana formed?
''Star Cinema''. Retrieved 2015-04-01.

2015–2018

ASAP launched their newest boy group called “Harana” with members,

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, Bryan Santos, Michael Pangilinan and

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with their carrier single, “''Number One''”. On ASAP Chillout, the boys serenaded their fans with their version of the 60's hit, “''Baby I need Your Loving''”. After Harana served as opening act in KZ Tandingan’s concert at the Music Museum last 17 April 2015, more gig offers poured in for the group. The group also showed that they’re the all-in-one package, showing off their charm, good looks and notable singing voices as they performed their debut single “''Number One''” at the ''OPM Fresh'' press conference last April 28.HARANA's ''"Number One"'', OPM Fresh Grand Album Launch
. Retrieved 2015-06-03. They performed recently at the “Most Wanted” concert of

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at the

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Arena last June 13, 2015. Harana disbanded in 2018. After Michael Pangilinan guested in

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, Joseph Marco focused on being an actor.

Members

The group is composed of: * Joseph "Joey" Marco (Kapamilya heartthrob) *

(singer-actor) * Michael "Khel" Pangilinan (singer and actor) *Bryan Santos (M.O.R. disc jockey and actor)

Discography

Music videos

Singles

Compilation albums

Studio albums

Accolades

References

External links

* Star Musicbr>Official Website
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