Ronnie de Guzman Liang is a Filipino singer, actor, model, and influencer. He is also an Army Reservist and a licensed private pilot. He is currently studying as a commercial pilot and instructor pilot training at the Pilipinas Space and Aviation Academy Incorporated, and Master's Degree in Management Major in National Security and Administration at the Philippine Christian University. He is the former finalist of the popular reality-talent search franchise in the Philippines, '' Pinoy Dream Academy''. He was the second runner-up next to

Jay-R Siaboc Eduardo Siaboc Jr. (born January 21, 1987), also known as his stage name Jay-R Siaboc, is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He started as a student of Pinoy Dream Academy and became a first runner-up next to the grand star dreamer Yeng ...

and grand star dreamer

Yeng Constantino Josephine Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion (born December 4, 1988), professionally known as Yeng Constantino, is a Filipino pop rock singer-songwriter, occasional actress and host. She is referred to as the ''Philippines Pop Rock Royalty'' and ...

. He sang the popular OPM hit "Ngiti" and was once a mainstay of

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's Sunday variety show '' ASAP 08''. He is currently one of the "JukeBosses"/Judges of TV5's Sing Galing, airing every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Biography

Liang is the youngest of the seven children of a low-income family. He supported himself through college by working in a fast food outlet and a video shop, while studying at

Holy Angel University Holy Angel University is a private Catholic research university in Angeles City, Philippines. Founded in June 1933 by Don Juan Nepomuceno and Fr. Pedro Paulo Santos, who was later named as the Archbishop of Cáceres, is considered the first ...

in his hometown of

Angeles, Pampanga , anthem = Himno ning Angeles (Angeles Hymn) , subdivision_type3 = District , subdivision_name3 = , established_title = Settled , established_date = 1796 , established_title1 = Chartere ...

. He graduated with a BS Education degree (physics, chemistry and biology major).

Career

Liang started working part-time as a ramp model, until his manager discovered that Ronnie could sing and encouraged him to join singing contests. Among them was Pinoy Pop Superstar. Liang then joined '' Pinoy Dream Academy'' and made it past the initial screening to be one of the 20 scholars to study inside the academy. After a few months, Ronnie made it to the Honor's List of Six and ended up as PDA's second runner-up. Liang now is being managed by Viva Artist Agency. Liang's wholesome brand personality and image stand out because of his talent, admirable spirit, and dedication for 16 years in the entertainment industry. Liang serves as role model due to his involvement in numerous humanitarian activities and public service, as follows: · 1st Lieutenant of the Philippine Army, Reserve Command · Ambassador of Department of Education (DEPED)- Brigada Iskwela · Ambassador of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) · Ambassador of Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) · Ambassador of People’s Law and Enforcement Board (PLEB) · Ambassador of Operation Smile · Ambassador of Philippine Christian University · Member of Advisory Group of Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) · Ambassador of UNICEF for Global Hand washing · Ambassador of ARMM for Global Hand washing · Member of the Rotary Club of Pasig Premier · RedCross Donor Various media outlets described Liang as a man who wears many hats, a multi-hyphenate person, a Pop Balladeer, and an OPM Heartthrob.

Filmography

Television

Film

Discography

Solo albums

Singles

Music videos

*"Ngiti" *"Gusto Kita" (original Indonesian pop song by the late Indonesian pop jazz singer Utha Likumahuwa in 1987, later translated into a Tagalog song by Gino Padilla in 1991, also covered by Angeline Quinto) *"Ikaw" *"Akala Mo" *"May Minamahal" (original by Hajji Alejandro) *"Beginning Today" *"Oh Holy Night" *"Liwanag" *"Hiling" *"Miss Kita Kung Christmas" (original by the late Susan Fuentes) *"Looking Through the Eyes of Love" *"Tila" *"Ligaya" *"Yakap" *”Para Sa Bayan”

Concerts

* ''PDA Top 6 Dream Concert Tour'': January 2007 * ''PDA Top 6 Dream Concert World Tour'': April 2007 * ''US Tour'': July – August 2007 * ''"Triple Dare Music"'' – September 27 at the Music Museum *''LoveXRomance'' – November 8, 2019 at the Music Museum , Special Guests: Sarah Geronimo, Ella Cruz and Janine Teñoso

Awards and nominations

* Gold Record Award 1st Debut Album titled Ang Aking Awitin(My Songs) April 2008 *Gold Record award for his 2nd album titled RONNIE LIANG MAY MINAMAHAL (Loving Someone) under viva records (November 2013)

Trivia

*Ronnie Liangs cover song "Gusto Kita" is actual a translation song originally an Indonesian song as "Sesaat Kau Hadir" by the late Indonesian pop singer Utha Likumahuwa was released in 1987. Four years later, it was translated into a Tagalog song by OPM pop singer Gino Padilla and later also covered by Ronnie Liang in 2007. *Ronnie Liang is also a pilot aside his singing and acting. *Ronnie Liang's song "Ngiti" was also covered by Tito, Vic & Joey during their performance at the "Sa Tamang Panahon: ALDub Grand Fans Day TV Special" was featured on Eat Bulaga on GMA Channel 7 in 2015.

References

External links

Liang's official siteLiang's official forums
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