Geoff Taylor (singer)

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Geoff Taylor
Birth nameGeoffrey Seminiano Taylor
Born (1986-05-26) May 26, 1986 (age 38)
Origin Olongapo City, Philippines
Genres OPM, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, model, actor
Years active2006–2011
Labels GMA Records
Website Geoff Taylor on iGMA.tv

Geoff Taylor (born May 26, 1986) is a Filipino singer, model and actor. He was a former finalist of Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 before becoming the grand winner of the Are You the Next Big Star? together with Frencheska Farr as the female grand winner. [1]

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Early life and career

Taylor was born in Olongapo City. His father is of American descent while his mother is a pure Filipina. [2] Before named as the Next Male Big Star of the talent search, Are You the Next Big Star? , he was one of the contestants of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 where he was voted off early. Taylor was also a model from Cagayan Valley. [3] After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, he started in various television guestings and shows together with his co-winner, Frencheska Farr. They guested at the christmaserye of GMA Network, Sana Ngayong Pasko . Taylor and Farr was also included in the recently concluded SOP Fully Charged and BandaOke wherein they were included in the BandaOke band along with Jay Perillo. [4] In 2010, Taylor is currently seen in two GMA Network shows: the new musical variety show, Party Pilipinas and the newest season of Daisy Siete , Adam or Eve. [5] After 5 years, Geoff decided to quit his own career without signing his contract.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006 Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 Himself/ Contestant ABS-CBN
2006 Super Inggo Geoff (The Clan) ABS-CBN
2009 Are You the Next Big Star? Himself / Winner GMA Network
2009 Sana Ngayong Pasko Teen Jopet
2009–2010 SOP Himself / Performer
2009–2010 BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! Himself / One of the BandaOke band
2010–2011 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer
2010 Daisy Siete Season 26: Adam or Eve?Jeff
2011 Captain Barbell: Ang Pagbabalik

Awards and achievements

YearCriticsCategoryResults
2009 Are You the Next Big Star? The Next Male Big StarWon

Singles

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References

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