Luke Mejares | |
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 Mejares in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Luke Mejares |
| Born | June 26, 1975 Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance, soul |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–2002 (with South Border) 2002–present (solo artist) |
| Labels | Sony BMG (2004-2012) Ivory Music (2012-present) |
Michael Luke Mejares (born June 26, 1975) is a Filipino singer and songwriter of African-American descent.
Mejares was born in Manila, to a Boholana mother, Elvira Porticos Mejares, and an African-American father named Robert Davis. His biological father left him when Mejares was still young and grew up with a stepfather named Leonides S. Mejares in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Mejares studied elementary and high school in University of Bohol in Tagbilaran City, while he completed Bachelor of Arts in English major in Marketing Studies at University of San Jose – Recoletos in Cebu City. [1]
He was chosen as the new vocalist of neo-soul band, South Border in 1998 replacing Brix Ferraris, but he decided to pursue his solo career in 2002. [2] He was also one of the co-hosts of Sabado Boys, a weekly musical talk show on TV5. [3]
Luke Mejares also joined the fraternity for youth, the Order of Demolay in his native of Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
In 2017, Mejares was named as board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). [1]
The same year Luke signed with Homeworkz Music and released all original album called Black Bird. The first singles launched were Funk Whatcha Heard and Aaminin Ko Sayo.
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best R&B Recording | "Pangako Yan" | Nominated |
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