Michael Pangilinan is a

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singer-songwriter, actor, and model known for coming in second place in the second season of ''

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''. He is also known for being a part of the band

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Early life

Michael Pangilinan is a native of

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, he is the second of the three children of Tony and Precy Pangilinan who were car dealers whose passion for music has been part of their hobby.

Biography

Pangilinan first appeared on the franchise talent-search of ABS-CBN ''

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'' in 2011, and was part of the Top 20 being eliminated during the "Judges House" episode. He then had many appearances on the late night show ''Walang Tulugan'' of GMA 7 In 2014, he got his first break in showbiz when he interpreted a ''Himig Handog PPop Love Songs'' entry by Joven Tan entitled "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" that immediately trended because it somewhat tackles the

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community with its theme. He was part of the impersonating competition called ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' in its 2nd Filipino season where he finished first runner up to winner

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. He also sang some of the theme songs of ABS-CBN's teleseries and Star Cinema movies. He was part of the singing group

together with Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Joseph Marco. He has recorded albums under Star Music, namely self titled album ''Michael Panglinan'' and then ''Michael''. Since 2018, he has been part of the all-male vocal trio BuDaKhel along with Bugoy Drilon and

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. Besides singing, Pangilinan can play the guitar without taking up formal lessons because his parents are into music. His R&B vocal style was influenced by musicians including

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and Duncan Ramos. Among his musical influences were

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and

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Personal life

In 2015, it was announced that an ex-girlfriend Erin Ocampo was pregnant with his child and he pledged his support, saying that the two of them were still friends. In 2016, it was confirmed that he is in a relationship with actress and singer Garie Concepcion, the daughter of actor

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and Grace Ibuna.

Discography

Singles

* 2014: "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" (Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014 (Song-writing contest)) * 2015: "It Might Be You" ('' Everyday I Love You'' ''OST)'' * 2015: ''"Pusong Ligaw" (

Bridges of Love ''Bridges of Love'' is a 2015 Philippine soap opera romance television series directed by Richard V. Somes and Will Fredo, starring Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon ...

'' ''OST)'' *2016: "Hanggang Kailan" ( Michael Official Debut Album's Carrier Single) *2016: ''"Your Love (Tuo Amore)"'' ''(

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OST)'' 2020 Hanggang kailan (I Have a lover OST)

Albums

with

* 2014: ''Harana'' Solo Albums * 2014: ''Michael Pangilinan (EP)'' * 2016: ''Michael''

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

References

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