Cyrus Fernandez

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Cyrus Fernandez
Nationality Filipino
CitizenshipFilipino
EducationBachelor's Degree in Development Communication
Alma mater College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Occupation(s)Radio DJ, Music Manager, Events Host, Events Producer, Voice Actor
Employer(s) DZLB FM, NU 107
Organization(s)UPLB Jocks, Audio Heavy Entertainment
Call signCastor
Cyrus The Virus (NU107)
Chase (DZLB FM)

Cyrus Fernandez is a Filipino voice actor, musician, writer, and radio personality best known for his extensive recording work for the Filipino language dub of various international television programs, [1] and for having been one of the rock jocks who were in the last DJ lineup of Manila's now-defunct rock radio station NU 107. [2] [3] [4] During his days with NU107 and UPLB Campus Radio station 97.4 DZLB FM, Fernandez variedly used the pseudonyms Cyrus The Virus, Castor, and Chase.

He served as lead vocalist of the Filipino Rock/Power Metal band Exillion [5] until the band went on hiatus in 2010. He is still involved in bands albeit not in the front lines, having taken on the responsibility of being an artist agent. He currently works with bands Giniling Festival, Segatron, and Game Theory. He founded Audio Heavy Productions in 2010. [6]

A native of Los Baños, Laguna, Fernandez received a bachelor's degree in Development Communication with a major in broadcasting from the College of Development Communication at the University of the Philippines Los Banos. It was here that Fernandez first became a DJ, serving as a jock for 97.4 DZLB FM, taking on the pseudonym "Chase." [7]

Musician wunderkind Sega Alcabasa formed the band Exillion in 2009, and decided to recruit Fernandez as front man for the band because Alcabasa thought his high-noted singing would be most apt for the band's sound. [5]

He currently writes music-related articles for news websites, and is part of Dig Radio, [8] an online radio station put up by former NU 107 jocks. [4] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Tantengco-Malolos, Ceej (2023-10-25). "What it's like being a voice actor in the Philippines: A conversation with Cyrus L. Fernandez". Journalixm. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. ↑ Ang, Raymond (October 30, 2010). "It's the end of the world as we know it". The Philippine Star. Manila: PhilSTAR Daily, Inc. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  3. ↑ Lapeña, Carmela (November 10, 2010). "NU107: the last broadcast". GMA New Online. GMA Media, Inc. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  4. 1 2 Segovia, Jed-Angelo (November 13, 2010). "NU death: From radio to the Internet?". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 19, 2010. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
  5. 1 2 "Exillion - Philippines » RAKISTA - Filipino Music Community!". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
  6. ↑ "» #Agimat : Profile » Audio Heavy Productions »".
  7. ↑ "» #Agimat: Profile » Exillion »".
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". digradio.ph. Archived from the original on 23 November 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ↑ "DIG Radio: The Rebirth of NU 107". March 8, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2011.


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