Guji Lorenzana | |
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Born | Gregory Lorenzana, Jr. [fn 1] May 11, 1980 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Guji |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2005–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | LuKas Music Philippines (2006–2008) Star Records / Quantum Music (2010–2011) Warner Music Philippines (2017-present) |
Website | www |
Gregory Lorenzana, Jr. [fn 1] (born May 11, 1980), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino actor and singer who also a former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010)
Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, releasing two independent albums in the Philippines. [2]
As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (a.k.a. Star Circle) Batch 16, he was officially launched as a singer on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008. [3]
Guji's first major project was with ABS-CBN as an actor, starring him alongside Kaye Abad in the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers , where Guji played the role of Rei, the "loveteam" partner of Pepper (Kaye Abad), gaining him initial acting notoriety in 2009. [4]
On August 17, 2017, Guji signed an exclusive 5-year management contract with Viva Entertainment's Viva Artists Agency, after being managed by Star Magic for the past 9 years. [5]
Guji continuously works in music and is often seen in Metro Manila's live music scene, [6] singing with his project bands.
On September 27, 2017, Guji signed with Warner Music Philippines. His first single under Warner Music was scheduled for release in October 2017. [7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | West Side Story | Snowboy | Stages Productions. Starring Christian Bautista, Karylle |
Believe The Pop Musical Manila | Starring Keith Martin, Rahda, Isabelle Gonzales | ||
2009 | |||
Tales Of The Manuvu | Oggasi | Cultural Center of The Philippines, Ballet Philippines. Also starring Robert Seña. | |
2010 | Legally Blonde The Musical | Warner Huntington III | Atlantis Productions. Also starring Nikki Gil, Nyoy Volante |
2014 | Grease The Musical | Danny Zuko | 9 Works Theatrical. Directed by Robbie Guevara. Also starring Tippy Dos Santos, Antoinette Taus |
Year | Film | Role | Producer |
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2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Louie | Star Cinema |
Babe, I Love You [8] | Jet | Star Cinema Viva Films | |
Till My Heartaches End | John | Star Cinema | |
2011 | Segunda Mano | ||
2012 | Guni-Guni | Javier | Regal Films |
Suddenly It's Magic | Marvin | Star Cinema | |
24/7 In Love | Stefan | ||
2013 | It Takes A Man And A Woman | Carlo | Star Cinema Viva Films |
She's The One | Mike | Star Cinema | |
2014 | Filemon Mamon | ||
Bitukang Manok | Benji | Cinema One Originals Festival 2014, Winner of Best Cinematography. Directed By Alec Figuracion | |
2015 | Silong | Gib | Directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo. Also starring Piolo Pascual, Rhian Ramos. |
Just The Way You Are | Professor Parker | Star Cinema | |
2018 | Squad Goals | Professor Mandy Daluyong | Viva Films |
2019 | Maria | Bert | Viva Films |
Year | Music Video | Artist |
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2011 | Kapitan | Paraluman |
Halik by | Kamikazee | |
2012 | Tagpuan | |
Huling Sayaw | Kamikazee featuring Kyla | |
For You | Paraluman |
Title | Release Date | Label | Singles |
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GUJI - We Are (Single) [9] | October 20, 2017 | Warner Music Philippines | We Are |
Guji x Moophs - Paralyzed (Single) [10] | February 3, 2017 | Guji Lorenzana | Paralyzed |
Voices of Christmas Album | November 2015 | BMBX Records | Around |
Voizboys - Fusion LP (Guji Lorenzana, JayR Siaboc, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez) | May 2010 | Quantum Music, Distributed by Star Records Philippines | Todo Na, Sinta |
Without Your Love - LP (Enhanced Compact Disc / AVCD) | December 2007 | LuKas Music Philippines (Independent), Distributed by Synergy Music Corp. Philippines | Tagumpay, Kasalanan Ba? |
Guji Lorenzana - EP (CD Lite) | October 2006 | Distributed by Ivory Records Philippines | I'll Be Yours Forever*, Dahil Sa Iyo (Because of You)** |
Not Another Christmas Album 3 (Compilation) | December 2006 | Jam 88.3 Promotional Album | |
Five Days More (CD Single)*** | November 2005 | Immij Records USA | Five Days More |
* Ogie Alcasid first wrote and released "I'll Be Yours Forever" on his Better Man album, yet never became a single
** Keith Martin's popular hit song, "Because of You", which was covered several times by other Filipino artists, was re-made into a Tagalog version for the first time by Guji (entitled "Dahil Sa Iyo")
*** "Five Days More" was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2008 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist(Performance Award) | "Tagumpay" | Nominated |
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist(People's Choice Award) | "Tagumpay" | Nominated | ||
2009 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male-New TV Personality | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Nominated |
2011 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Live Performer | 19 East | Nominated |
2016 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Silong | Nominated |
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