This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Kyle Echarri | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Born | Kyle John Paradillo Echarri June 20, 2003 | |||||||||
Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||
Occupations |
| |||||||||
Years active | 2015–present | |||||||||
Agents |
| |||||||||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||
Musical career | ||||||||||
Labels | ||||||||||
YouTube information | ||||||||||
Channels | Kyle Echarri | |||||||||
Genre | Vlogging | |||||||||
Subscribers | 1.25 million | |||||||||
Total views | 42.1 million | |||||||||
|
Kyle John Paradillo Echarri (born June 20, 2003) [1] is a Filipino actor and singer. He made his first television appearance at the age of eleven when he joined season 2 of The Voice Kids. [2] Echarri has appeared in various films and television shows such as On the Wings of Love , Seven Sundays , Maalaala Mo Kaya , Kadenang Ginto , Silly Red Shoes , Bawal Lumabas: The Series , Huwag Kang Mangamba , Click, Like, Share , Beach Bros , Lyric and Beat , The Iron Heart and Senior High .
Kyle John Paradillo Echarri was born in Orange County, California. His family moved to Cebu City, Philippines in June 2014. He is the son of Jose "Joe" Echarri and Marie Paradillo-Echarri. His father is of Spanish descent. He has an older brother named Anthony (Nico) and a younger sister named Isabella Rae (Bella, born 2011 and died 2023 [3] ).
Echarri rose to prominence and made his first television appearance at the age of eleven when he joined season 2 of The Voice Kids, where he landed Top 6 under Sarah Geronimo's team. [2] Just six seconds after he started singing One Direction's "Night Changes" during his blind audition, coaches Bamboo Mañalac and Sarah Geronimo turned for the then 11-year-old Cebuano footballer who chose to be part of Team Sarah. [4]
Echarri released his first full-length studio album, It's Me Kyle, on August 26, 2016, under MCA Music, a Universal Music Group company in the Philippines. His carrier single, "Fall For Me" peaked at Number 4 on Myx's Pinoy MYX Countdown and was on the charts for more than 3 months and 2 weeks (14 weeks). [5] In 2016, Echarri opened the Manila Tour show for the American singer, songwriter, and YouTube viral-hit artist, Greyson Chance. [6] In January 2017, Echarri was part of the line-up for Fusion 2017, a Philippine Music Festival highlighting Original Pilipino Music, with other Filipino artists – Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo Mañalac, Aegis, 6cyclemind, Gabby Alipe, Autotelic, Yeng Constantino, Lyca Gairanod, Zendee, James Reid, and Nadine Lustre. [7] The Philippine Daily Inquirer compared his talents to those of Justin Bieber. [8]
In 2018, Echarri joined Star Pop, Star Music's record sublabel for the younger market. He released the single "Pangako" and it was soon followed by a music video. He first performed the song live in the MYX Music Awards 2018 held at the Araneta Coliseum and launched it on radio through MOR 101.9. The single immediately joined the daily top hits survey, MOR Pinoy Biga10, and has stayed in the charts for weeks. [9] After the success of “Pangako” he released his 2nd album EP called Kyle Echarri on Oct 13, 2018.
Echarri became a member of the teen pop group ASAP G! . Other members of the group are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Ylona Garcia, Jeremy Glinoga, and Darren Espanto. The group formed on June 3, 2018, and disbanded in November 2018, when the show was reformatted into ASAP Natin 'To.
He was launched as a part of Star Magic Circle artist alongside Belle Mariano, Jeremiah Lisbo and among other new rising stars [10] and had a collaboration with Singaporean artist Haven, breaking new ground as it is the first international collaboration between Star Pop Star Music Philippines, Academy of Rock Singapore, and Cornerstone Music. They released the song called "Imagine". [11]
He also became a part the "Gold Squad”. The Gold Squad refers to the four teen stars of the top-rated series Kadenang Ginto namely Francine Diaz, Andrea Brillantes, and Seth Fedelin. [12] In 2019, the Gold Squad members debuted their first album under Star Music titled "The Gold Squad - EP". This album consisted of five tracks including their dance craze song "Halo Halo". [13] They also released four new music videos including a new music video for Echarri's reprise breakout hit song "Pangako" featuring his on-screen partner Francine Diaz.
Echarri continues making music, releasing multiple songs. In 2020, he released his latest single titled "I'm Serious". He wrote the words and music of the track and produced the song under Star POP with the guidance and supervision of label head, Rox Santos. The release of his latest song marked his first successful solo project as singer-songwriter. [14] The song won People's Choice Award for Dance Recording of the Year in the 13th PMPC Star Awards for Music.
Echarri was also part of the 11th edition of Himig Handog 2020. [15] He was chosen to sing and interpret the song "Kahit Na Masungit" alongside singer Jeremy Glinoga; written and composed by John Francis and Jayson Franz Pasicolan. The song was ranked second out of all the finalists.
In 2021, Echarri released his latest album, New Views which is his first self-produced album. According to the artist, he did not approach the project with a certain theme or vibe in mind. Instead, he wanted this album to show his versatility, as seen with a diverse slate of songs on the album, from R&B tracked styled to Latin-inspired trap sound. The album consists of seven songs and includes collaborations with different artists such as longtime friend Darren Espanto who co-wrote "Fuego", Gold Squad members Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes who co-wrote "Liligawan Na Kita", and rapper Arvey. [16] The album hit number 1 in Digital Sales for Original Pinoy Album (OPM) in the Philippines, a day after its release, and reached number 4 album on iTunes Philippines Top 100 Albums. Echarri also said on Instagram that he will be holding a free virtual concert which will be streamed live on his Kumu channel on his 18th birthday, where he will be performing songs from his new album New Views. His fancon revealed special guests present like Zephanie Dimaranan, AC Bonifacio, Darren Espanto, and Moira Dela Torre. [17]
In 2022, Echarri and alongside his friend Markus Paterson and Moophs released their first collaboration titled "Hotel Room" under Tarsier Records. The track has a deep R&B vibe, combining soulful lyrics and vocals over a neo-soul beat. [18] A month after the release of "Hotel Room" he had another collaboration with Tarsier Records and Moophs. The artist released a new single titled "Cupid's Aim". [19]
He was also part of the Jonathan Manalo’s four official soundtrack volumes for the musical series Lyric and Beat. His singles were “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay” co-written by Angela Ken, “Let It Loose” co-written by Marion Aunor and his own rendition of Gary V’s “What U Want” featuring Sheena Belarmino
In 2023, Echarri was recently featured on Troy Laureta's latest album, which contains fresh covers of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) classics and contemporary hits. He reprise Pilita Corrales song "Kapantay ay Langit" with Josefina Sylverya [20]
Kyle Echarri made his first theatrical stint as Master Kundoktor [21] in Ako Ay Si Josephine, a musical show featuring the hits of a Filipino pop-rock singer-songwriter, Yeng Constantino. [22] In December 2016, he was cast in Ballet Philippines' Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko, a new dance musical featuring the songs of VST & Co., at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo) in the role of Lito (alternated by Noel Comia). [23] Performers include legendary dancers Edna Vida and Nonoy Froilan, BP mainstays Denise Parungao, Garry Corpuz, Rita Angela Winder and Jean Marc Cordero, and for the vocal parts, ABS-CBN stars Karylle, Michael Pangilinan, Markki Stroem and the alternate cast of Cooky Chua, Sandino Martin, Jef Flores and Noel Comia Jr. [24]
After season 2 of The Voice Kids, Kyle was cast in the top-rating ABS-CBN teleserye On the Wings of Love as Brent Wyatt, the half-brother of Nadine Lustre's character Leah Olivar in 2015. [25] In May 2016, he became part of ABS-CBN's Filipino reality music competition show, We Love OPM , hosted by Anne Curtis, with his teammates – Bailey May and Juan Karlos Labajo, mentored by the crooner Richard Poon. [26] We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs ran for three whole months, from May to July 2016. He was one-third of the boy group Voice Next Door. [25] It was in 2017 that he got the role of Gio in an MMK episode entitled "Cellphone". In 2018, he was cast as Miguel in an MMK episode entitled "Hapagkainan".
In 2018, Echarri was cast as Kristoff "Tope" Tejada in ABS-CBN's top-rated daytime Philippine drama revenge television series Kadenang Ginto . With the success of the series, the phenomenal group was born called The Gold Squad - a teenage quartet made up by Kyle-Francine-Andrea-Seth, which composed of this generation's most popular young actors. Further proof of the Gold Squad's success is their first ever award. The EdukCircle presented the group with the Outstanding Social Media Personalities of the Year award in 2020. His loveteam with Francine Diaz, with the portmanteau nickname of KyCine became the viewers' favorite and awarded as the Best Loveteam of the Year 2020 in the LionHeart TV Rawr Award In 2019. [27] The Gold Squad starred in several series and films.
In 2020 Echarri and Diaz aka KyCine starred in an iWantTFC digital movie, Silly Red Shoes, directed by James Robin Mayo. The tandem were also cast in Bawal Lumabas: The Series , now on Netflix with an English title Her Rules, Her No's with the leading actress Kim Chiu.
In 2021, Echarri became one of the main cast of Huwag Kang Mangamba , a primetime inspirational teleserye hit, starring alongside the Gold Squad members and other well-known veteran actors in the country. He was also one of the leading cast of Click, Like, Share a four-part digital anthology series with four different episodes. He was the first actor to star in the said anthology with actress Danica Ontengco. Echarri's episode was titled Reroute in Season 1.
Echarri entered as a housemate of Kumunity Season 10's Celebrity Edition, [28] having previously entered as a houseguest with the Gold Squad in Otso . [29] He was the fourth evictee of the edition, and he was nominated by almost all of his housemates due to his competitiveness and for not being able to do some house chores. [30]
On a guesting in Magandang Buhay, Echarri clarified that he and Filomeno are friends even before the show, explaining that their closeness was because they both went through a time in showbiz where netizens treated them (individually) on a bad light and, through PBB, felt like they have to prove something and "fighting for our spot inside the house." [31] His on-screen loveteam with Diaz silently dissipated as she moved on to other projects, including Bola Bola with Echarri's fellow housemate KD Estrada. [32]
In February 2022, just after Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 , Echarri was added to the main cast for a youth-oriented musical romantic comedy-drama streaming television series Lyric and Beat directed by Dolly Dulu. The series premiered on August 10 to September 23, 2022, on iWantTFC. This series pays tribute to the "20 years of music" of ABS-CBN Music's creative director Jonathan Manalo. [33] The show also marked as Echarri's first solo project without the benefit of a love team partner. [34]
In the same year, as reported by the Philippine Star , Echarri had his first solo leading role; he had been paired with Francine Diaz in some of ABS-CBN's drama projects and with The Gold Squad previously. [35] His first lead role Beach Bros is a youth-oriented comedy-drama streaming television miniseries by Dreamscape Entertainment, directed by Victor Kaiba Villanueva, which premiered from July 16 to July 31, 2022, on iWantTFC. This series is also the first series for Echarri and Filomeno as a pair. The two were part of the Celebrity Edition of PBB in 2021.
In November 2022, Echarri played the young "Apollo" Adelantar in the primetime action series The Iron Heart , starring lead actor Richard Gutierrez as his counterpart. Audiences responded favorably to the pilot episode [36] and Echarri won praises for his great acting skills. [37] He was paired up with Karina Bautista as the young "Cassandra", played by award-winning actress, Maja Salvador as her counterpart. [38]
In May 2023, Echarri was announced to be part of a teen drama television series Senior High. He was one of the main cast of the show and was reunited with fellow Gold Squad member Andrea Brillantes under Dreamscape Entertainment production. [39] He played the character of Robert "Obet" G. Santana.
Echarri was also announced to star another lead role for a series adaptation of the Wattpad story “Kiss Master” alongside Kaori Oinuma and Joao Constancia. [40]
Echarri will top-bill in an action film for the first time. He will star in the movie titled "The Ride," alongside award-winning actor, Piolo Pascual. The film is about a father and son on the run. [41]
Title | Album details |
---|---|
It's Me, Kyle |
|
Kyle Echarri |
|
New Views |
|
Title | EP details |
---|---|
The Gold Squad [42] (with The Gold Squad) |
|
Title | Year | Album |
---|---|---|
"Fall For Me" | 2015 | It's Me, Kyle |
"Our Moment" | 2017 | |
"Pangako" | 2018 | Kyle Echarri and The Gold Squad |
"Imagine" (with Haven) | 2019 | Non-album single |
"I'm Serious" | 2020 | New Views |
"Kahit Na Masungit" (with Jeremy G) | Himig Handog (11th Edition) | |
"Panaginip" | New Views and Click, Like, Share (Original Soundtrack) | |
"Liligawan Na Kita" (with Seth Fedelin) | 2021 | New Views |
"Dyosa" | ||
"Hotel Room" (with Markus and Moophs) | 2022 | Non-album singles |
"Cupid's Aim" (with Moophs) |
Title | Year | Album |
---|---|---|
"Got To Believe In Magic" | 2015 | The Voice Kids Season 2 (The Album) [43] |
"Hero" | ||
"Little Drummer Boy" | My Christmas Album All Stars | |
"Lyric & Beat" (with the cast of Lyric and Beat) | 2022 | Lyric and Beat, Vol. 01 (Original Soundtrack) |
"It's Okay Not To Be Okay" | Lyric and Beat (Original Soundtrack Vol. 03) | |
"What U Want" | Lyric and Beat (Original Soundtrack Vol. 04) | |
"Let It Loose" | ||
"Kapantay ay Langit" (Troy Laureta featuring Kyle Echarri and Josefina Silveyra) | 2023 | Dalamhati: A Troy Laureta OPM Collective, Vol. 3 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | Seven Sundays | Marc Bonifacio | Supporting role | [44] |
2019 | Silly Red Shoes | Chuck Cabrera | Main role | [45] |
TBD | The Ride | Leo | Main Role | TBA |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2015 | The Voice Kids | Contestant (Team Sarah) Top 6 (semi finalist) | |
On the Wings of Love | Brent Wyatt | ||
2016 | We Love OPM | Contestant (Voice Next Door) | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boxing Ring | bully | [46] | |
2016–present | ASAP | Himself / performer | |
2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellphone | Gio | |
2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hapagkainan | Miguel | |
2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Kristoffer "Tope / Kristoff" Tejada | |
2020 | Bawal Lumabas: The Series | Kevin Ramos | [47] |
2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Rafael "Rafa" Advincula | [48] |
Click, Like, Share | Brennan Episode: "Reroute" | [49] | |
Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 | Celebrity Housemate | [28] | |
2022 | Beach Bros | Dave Alon | [50] |
Lyric and Beat | Grae Madrigal | [33] | |
The Iron Heart | Young Apollo Adelantar | [51] | |
2023 | Senior High | Robert "Obet" G. Santana | |
It’s Showtime | Himself / Guest Co-Host | ||
It's Your Lucky Day | Himself / Co-Host | ||
2024 | Pamilya Sagrado | Moises |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | Ako Ay Si Josephine | Master Kundoktor | [21] |
Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko | Lito | [23] | |
Year | Organization | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 30th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist | "Fall for Me" | Nominated | [52] |
Best Ballad Recording | Nominated | ||||
2018 | 34th PMPC Star Award for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Seven Sundays | Nominated | [53] |
2019 | 5th Push Awards | Male Celebrity of the Year | — | Nominated | |
2020 | 1st VP Choice Awards | Love Team of the Year (shared with Francine Diaz) | — | Nominated | [54] |
Edukcircle Awards | Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year | — | Won | [55] | |
51st Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star For Television | Kadenang Ginto | Won | [56] | |
6th RAWR Awards | Love Team of the Year (shared with Francine Diaz) | — | Won | [57] | |
2021 | 6th Push Awards | Popular Love Team of the Year (shared with Francine Diaz) | — | Nominated | |
2nd VP Choice Awards | Love Team of the Year (shared with Francine Diaz) | — | Won | [58] | |
2022 | 7th Push Awards | Popular Love Team of the Year (shared with Francine Diaz) | — | Nominated | |
13th PMPC Star Awards for Music | People's Choice Dance Recording of the Year | "I'm Serious" | Won | [59] | |
35th Awit Awards | Favorite Male Artist | — | Nominated | [60] | |
2023 | 4th Annual TAG Awards Chicago | Male Celebrity of the Year | — | Nominated | |
9th RAWR Awards | Love Team of the Year (shared with Andrea Brillantes) | — | Nominated | ||
Rico Rene Granados Blanco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, endorser and entrepreneur. He began his career as one of the founding members, and served as the chief songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya from 1994 until 2007, and has been a solo artist since 2008.
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu, professionally known as Kim Chiu, is a Filipino actress and recording artist. Known for her performances in a range of genres across film and television, she rose to fame after winning the first teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother. Chiu's films have grossed over ₱1.1 billion at the box-office, making her one of the highest grossing box office stars of all time. Forbes Asia named her one of Asia Pacific's most influential Filipino personalities in 2020.
The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as APO Hiking Society, or simply APO, are a Filipino musical group, that comprised Danny Javier, Jim Paredes, and Boboy Garrovillo. Today, the group consists of only Paredes and Garrovillo as a duo.
Jose Marie Borja Viceral, known professionally as Vice Ganda, is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business, noted for his stand-up routines, usage of observational comedy, situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime and has starred in four of the top 10 highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema.
Robert James Marquinez Reid is a Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter and actor. He began his professional acting career in the early 2010s after being named the Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. He came into prominence for his leading role in the film Diary ng Panget (2014). Reid has since starred in Filipino movies such as Talk Back and You're Dead (2014), Para sa Hopeless Romantic (2015), This Time (2016) and Never Not Love You (2018). He also starred in the Philippine TV series Good Vibes (2011), On the Wings of Love (2015–16), and Till I Met You (2016–17).
Daniel John Elago Ford, known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. Padilla is recognized as one of the most prominent young actors in the Philippines. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, as well as three World Music Awards nominations.
Ramona Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza, known professionally as Andrea Brillantes, is a Filipino actress, model and entrepreneur. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the sketch comedy show Goin' Bulilit. After playing minor and supporting roles in a number of television programs, she starred in her breakthrough titular role, Annaliza. She is best known for her portrayal as Marga Mondragon-Bartolome in the melodrama Kadenang Ginto. Her accolades include two PMPC Star Awards for Television and a Box Office Entertainment Awards.
Juan Karlos Labajo is a Filipino singer, musician, and actor. Labajo rose to fame at age 13 when he finished third in the first season (2014) of The Voice Kids. He is the frontman and primary songwriter of his namesake band Juan Karlos. He has since released two studio albums as a solo artist and two studio albums with his band.
Paolo Giovanni Plaza Onesa is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He began his career as a contestant in first season of The Voice of the Philippines with a live performance of the James Bond film song "Skyfall" that went viral on youtube and earned him a record deal with MCA Music, a Universal Music label. Onesa advanced to the semi-finals under Bamboo Mañalac's team.
Ylona Jade Garcia(Tagalog:[ɪˈlɔnɐgaɾˈsɪa]; born 28 February 2002) is a Filipino-Australian singer, songwriter and actress. Garcia made her breakthrough in the Philippines in 2015 when she became a part of the television series Pinoy Big Brother where she finished as first runner-up at the end of the competition. She is currently based in the United States releasing music and is now working internationally through 88rising.
BelindaAngelito"Belle" Mariano is a Filipino actress, singer, and model. She began appearing on television at the age of nine playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show Goin' Bulilit. She starred in the film Four Sisters Before the Wedding and the television series He's Into Her.
Marydale Entrata, better known by her stage name Maymay Entrata, is a Filipino actress, singer, model and television host. Having achieved mainstream success across television, music and fashion, she came to prominence after winning the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. She is the first Filipina to walk at the Arab Fashion Week. Her accolades include a FAMAS Award, an Awit Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Music and a Box Office Entertainment Awards, in addition to a nomination for an MTV Europe Music Award.
Edward John Abellera Barber is a Filipino-British actor and host who came to prominence in 2016, after joining the reality television series Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7, where he placed fourth.
Kadenang Ginto is a 2018 Philippine drama revenge television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars Francine Diaz, Andrea Brillantes, Beauty Gonzalez, Dimples Romana, Albert Martinez, Louise Abuel, Adrian Alandy and Richard Yap. The series was aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from October 8, 2018 to February 7, 2020, replacing Asintado, and was replaced by Love Thy Woman.
Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz is a Filipino actress, model and endorser. She began her career at age 10, playing minor and supporting roles in a number of television programs such as young versions of the lead characters. She rose to prominence after playing Cassandra "Cassie" Mondragon in the series Kadenang Ginto. Her accolades include a Box Office Entertainment Awards and two Anak TV Awards. Preview magazine named her one of the most influential Filipino personalities in 2022.
Seth Yancy Fronda Fedelin, professionally known as Seth Fedelin, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and dancer. Fedelin first appeared on television as a housemate on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso (2018). He has since appeared in various films and television series, such as Kadenang Ginto (2019) and Huwag Kang Mangamba (2021). He also starred in the iWantTFC film Wild Little Love (2019).
Kyle Daiñel Magno Estrada, better known as KD Estrada is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, and composer. He is mostly known for his stint as a celebrity housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.
Shanaia Ricelle Tabuac Galorport, better known by her stage name as Shanaia Gomez, is a Filipino actress. She is best known for appearing in the 10th season of the ABS-CBN reality show Pinoy Big Brother.
Beach Bros is a Philippine youth-oriented comedy drama streaming television miniseries directed by Victor Kaiba Villanueva, which premiered from July 16 to 31, 2022 on iWantTFC.
Lyric and Beat is a Philippine youth-oriented romantic comedy drama musical streaming television series. Directed by Dolly Dulu, the series premiered on August 10 to September 23, 2022, on iWantTFC.
The Voice Kids alum has a debut record and a charm à la Justin Bieber.