Mcoy Fundales (musician)

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Mcoy Fundales
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Fundales in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMarco Fundales
Born (1977-11-03) November 3, 1977 (age 46)
Baliwag, Bulacan, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • writer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • acoustic guitar
Years active1999–present
Labels

Marco "Mcoy" Fundales (born November 3, 1977) is a Filipino musician, writer and actor. He was the former lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the popular Pinoy rock band Orange and Lemons. [1] He is currently the lead vocalist of the band Kenyo. His musical influences are the bands like The Smiths, Eraserheads and The Beatles.

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He was one of the participant of ABS-CBN reality show, Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition Season 2. [2] [3] Fundales is currently serving as the writer for GMA Network's programs consisting of sitcom Pepito Manaloto , gag show Bubble Gang , [4] and the musical-comedy segments for variety show All-Out Sundays . [5]

Personal life

Fundales was born on November 3, 1977, in Baliuag, Bulacan. He attended Mariano Ponce High School in Bulacan in 1990s where he met Clem Castro. The two later formed Orange and Lemons in late '90s. He is an Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and a Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines Awardee. [6]

Orange and Lemons (1999–2007)

Orange and Lemons was officially formed in 1999. The band originally consisted of Mcoy Fundales on vocals, Clem Castro on guitars, Law Santiago on bass and Michael Salvador on drums. The band started doing cover songs from their influenced artists, The Beatles and The Smiths. The band were managed by Bong Baluyot.

Sometime in early 2000s, Fundales and Clem Castro met brothers Ace and JM del Mundo in a local bar in Bulacan. The two replaced original members Law Santiago and Michael Salvador who left the group and filled the full-time duties for bass and drums. The band later recorded their new songs and released their debut album Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream in 2003 under Terno Recordings.

In October 2004, Orange and Lemons signed a contract Universal Records. The band proceeded to record a new album; their second and first under a major label. Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot was completed and released in June 2005, with singles including "Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi Ka Na Baby)", "Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown)" and "Lihim". One of the band's biggest breaks came with an offer from Philippine media giant ABS-CBN for Orange and Lemons to do the jingle/soundtrack for a new series Pinoy Big Brother, the Philippine franchised version of the reality TV show Big Brother. Orange and Lemons came up with a song called "Pinoy Ako".

Kenyo and solo activities (2007–present)

After weeks of speculation, it was reported on October 10, 2007, by Inquirer News that Orange and Lemons had disbanded. The reason stated was primarily due to differences between band members and their managers. The three remaining members later formed a new band called Kenyo. [3] The band released their debut album, Radiosurfing in 2008. [1]

On May 24, 2014, it was announced that Fundales would be taking part in the third Philippine Popular Music Festival interpreting the song "Kung Akin Ang Langit" alongside singer Clara Benin, daughter of former Side A bassist Joey Benin. On July 26, the entry won the Spinnr People's Choice award. [7]

Discography

Singles

YearTitleLabelNotes
2022Ang Forever Ko'y IkawAltG RecordsTheme song of the 2018 series with the same title (Lyrics are later completed in 2022) [8]
2019Bakit Kita HahabulinComeback single [9]

Albums

YearTitleBand
2011MaharlikaKenyo
2008Radiosurfing
2007Moonlane GardensOrange and Lemons
2005Strike Whilst the Iron Is Hot
2003Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes & Dirty Ice Cream

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References

  1. 1 2 Bong Godinez (22 September 2009). "Kenyo chief Mcoy Fundales recalls Pinoy Big Brother experience". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Nerisa Almo (22 November 2007). "Mcoy Fundales and Ethel Booba exit voluntarily from 'Pinoy Big Brother' house". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 Baby A. Gil (10 March 2008). "Goodbye, Orange Lemons: hello Kenyo!". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Glorioso, Bot. "Mcoy Fundales wears many hats". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  5. ↑ Geli, Bianca. "Mcoy Fundales tells inspiring journey from music to TV writing". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  6. ↑ Diamond Jubilee Year Book. Manila: Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 1996. p. 165. ISBN   971-91769-0-3.
  7. ↑ Ishihara, Julie. "PHILPOP 2014 Interpreters Announced!". 29 May 2014. MYX Philippines. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  8. ↑ "Mcoy Fundales releases latest single 'Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw'". Manila Bulletin. 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
  9. ↑ "Mcoy Fundales releases comeback single "Bakit Kita Hahabulin?"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
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