James Wright is a

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singer formerly signed with

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. He gained fame after joining

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's reality-talent competition ''Anak Ko 'Yan'' on 2013. Wright received critical acclaim after releasing his self-titled debut album and is known his songs "Sana'y Ikaw" and "Kung Hindi Ikaw".

Career

2013-present: ''Anak Ko 'Yan'' and self-titled EP

In August 2013, James Wright and his mother, Gina, joined the 13 parent-child teams in

's ''Anak Ko 'Yan''. The said reality-talent search showcases he talents of every child contenders from each team while the parents will guide their children to the path of success. In the show, James and Gina were dubbed as "The Heartthrob" and "The Survivor" because of James' good looks and Gina being a breast cancer survivor. James' music is generally influenced by jazz and RnB. James and Gina failed to win the competition but James later signed managing contracts with

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and E-Talent Management. Wright's musical career started when ha sang the opening theme song of

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and

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' drama series Carmela, "Sana’y Ikaw." The song also serves as the carrier single for self-titled debut EP, ''James Wright'', under

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released in May 2014. The album contains five OPM songs, with music and lyrics crafted by Vehnee Saturno. In an interview, Wright said that the album is dedicated to his mom. In May 2015, the album reached gold status. The award was given by the album's producer and composer, Venhee Saturno, on the morning show ''

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''.

Discography

Extended play albums

* ''James Wright'' (2014,

) : "Ako'y Sayo" : "Babe" : "Kung Hindi Ikaw" : "Ikaw 'yon" : "Sana'y Ikaw" : "Ako'y Sayo (Minus One)" : "Babe (Minus One)" : "Kung Hindi Ikaw (Instrumental)" : "Ikaw 'yon (Instrumental)" : "Sana'y Ikaw (Instrumental)"

Singles

* "Sana'y Ikaw" (2014) (Theme from '' Carmela'') * "Kung Hindi Ikaw" (2014) (Theme from '' My Destiny)''

Compilation albums

* ''Seasons of Love'' (2014,

) : Track 12: "Sana'y Ikaw" (Theme from '' Carmela'')

Accolades

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, James Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Singers from Metro Manila Filipino people of Australian descent Participants in Philippine reality television series GMA Network personalities GMA Music artists