Marcelito Pomoy

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Marcelito Pomoy
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Background information
Birth nameMarcelito Castro Pomoy
Also known asMars Dual
Born (1984-09-22) September 22, 1984 (age 40)
Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Origin Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Genres P-pop, soul, classical
OccupationsSinger, businessman
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011–present
Labels Star Records (2011–2015)
Star Magic (2011–2015)
Marcelito Pomoy in concert by The Face Australia Promotions & Management with its Director Choy Symes Marcelito melbourne concert.jpg
Marcelito Pomoy in concert by The Face Australia Promotions & Management with its Director Choy Symes

Marcelito "Mars" Castro Pomoy (born September 22, 1984) is a Filipino singer, known for his ability to sing in both baritone and mezzo-soprano. He is the grand winner of the second season of Pilipinas Got Talent . [1] [2] In 2019, he took part in America's Got Talent: The Champions finishing fourth overall.

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Early life and career

Pomoy was born in Imus, Cavite and raised in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, both of which are in the Philippines.

When he was young, his father was incarcerated while his mother left him alone with his younger sibling and went to Manila. He was later adopted by a police officer and did odd jobs when he was a teenager. Later on, both his biological father and mother had separate families of their own.

Pomoy had discovered a talent of his while doing poultry work: singing in both a male tenor voice and a strikingly convincing female soprano voice. This paved the way for him to join different contests in both the amateur and professional leagues, including Talentadong Pinoy .

He later joined the second season of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT), when he was 26 years old and by this time, made the cut. In the course of his PGT stint, he was able to fulfill his lifelong dream to reunite with his family.

Pomoy makes regular appearances on ASAP , and his first studio album, entitled Duet Yourself, was released in 2011 under Star Records.

America's Got Talent: The Champions

Pomoy's success on PGT led to his being a contestant on the second season of America's Got Talent: The Champions . He auditioned with "The Prayer" in episode 2 that aired January 13, 2020. [3] He finished fourth in the competition overall. [4]

Personal life

On September 21, 2014, Pomoy married Joan Paraiso of Calauag, Quezon. They have two daughters, Marcella Janiah (MJ), and Marchesa Janoah (MC). Pomoy currently resides in his wife's hometown in Calauag together with his family. [5] [6]

Philanthropist

Pomoy, who has hardware stores in Calauag, makes philanthropic activities in town. [7] He has built small houses for some residents and helps organize donation drives for education and other sectors. [8] [9] [10] [11]

Discography

Studio albums

AlbumTracksYearLabel
Duet Yourself"The Prayer" (original/minus one/instrumental)
"Hanggang Ngayon" (original/minus one/instrumental)
"Let the Love Begin" (original/minus one/instrumental)
"Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?" (original/minus one/instrumental)
"Forever" (original/minus one/instrumental)		2011 Star Records
Split"Hanggang Kailan"
"Pagmamahal"
"Panandalian"
"Pa'no Kaya?"
"Hanggang Ngayon"
"The Prayer"
"Ikaw ang Buhay Ko"
"What is love?"		2013Star Records

Filmography

Television

TV ShowTV NetworkRoleYear
Pilipinas Got Talent (season 2) ABS-CBN Contestant/Grand Winner2011
ASAP Singer/host2011–present
Gandang Gabi, Vice! Guest2011
Kris TV Guest2011
Wowowin GMA Contestant2018
The Ellen DeGeneres Show NBC Guest2018
ASOP Music Festival UNTV Interpreter [12] 2018
America's Got Talent: The Champions (season 2) NBC Contestant2020
Gandang Gabi, Vice! ABS-CBN Guest2020
Kesayasaya Net 25 Eat Sing Time2021

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References

  1. ↑ "Marcelito Pomoy is PGT 2's grand winner". ABS-CBN News. June 26, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Ryan happy for Marcelito Pomoy, other former 'Talentadong Pinoy' contestants". Manila Bulletin. July 13, 2011.
  3. ↑ Dicker, Ron (January 14, 2020). "Marcelito Pomoy Sings 'Out Of This World' Male-Female Duet On 'AGT'". HuffPost. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  4. ↑ Juan, Ratziel San (February 18, 2020). "Marcelito Pomoy finishes 4th on 'America's Got Talent' as rumored". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  5. ↑ Pomoy, Marcelito; Wedding, Joan Paraiso (September 22, 2014). "Marcelito Pomoy and Joan Paraiso Wedding (Photos & Video)". Philippine News.
  6. ↑ "WATCH: Marcelito Pomoy surprises elderly woman with a new home". May 5, 2020.
  7. ↑ "WATCH: Marcelito Pomoy surprises elderly woman with a new home". May 5, 2020.
  8. ↑ "America's Got Talent star Marcelito Pomoy donates school supplies for kids". August 18, 2020.
  9. ↑ "How 'AGT' Star Marcelito Pomoy is Giving Back During the COVID-19 Pandemic". August 21, 2020. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Marcelito Pomoy Donates Lazada Live Concert Fund to Charity". April 22, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Marcelito Pomoy and Operation Smile Philippines Donate PPEs".
  12. ↑ "2018 GRAND FINALISTS". asoptv.com/. ASOP Music Festival. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
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