Pablo (Filipino musician)

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Pablo
Pablo at the One Zone fanmeeting, 2023 (cropped).jpg
Pablo in 2023
Born (1994-09-14) September 14, 1994 (age 30)
Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Other namesSejun (formerly)
Alma mater Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • producer
  • creative director
  • music director
  • CEO
Years active2018–present
RelativesJoshua Daniel Nase (brother)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Member of SB19

John Paulo Bagnas Nase (born September 14, 1994), known professionally as Pablo (formerly Sejun), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and record producer. He is a member of the Filipino boy band SB19 and CEO of 1Z Entertainment, a company built and managed by SB19 members.

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Early life

Pablo was born on September 14, 1994, in Imus, Cavite, Philippines. [1] He is the second-born child along with two sisters and two brothers. [2] In high school, he served as a point guard in their basketball varsity team. He entered college at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and while on his senior year, he worked as a call center representative. [3] After graduating with Bachelor of Arts in English degree, Pablo worked as a data analyst in Makati. [3] He had the passion for performing in his early years but was afraid of sharing it to others except to his inner circles. [3]

Career

Pre-debut: Auditions

In 2016, Pablo auditioned for ShowBT Philippines after meeting their Korean trainer at a Korean musical. [4] He was being subtle in expressing his skills in performing because he did not want to show it to other people. However, Pablo still pursued performing as it was his passion. [3] He was the first member of SB19 to audition in the talent agency. After passing the auditions, he started training for two years and became part of NARRA trainee group. [5] [6] Due to the pressure in the training program, he resigned from his work as a data analyst to focus on the training. [3] The trainee group performed at various events in the agency. [7]

2018–2021: SB19 debut, songwriting and production

Of all of the members of SB19, Pablo trained the longest. [8] Implementing the Korean idol training system, ShowBT Philippines conducted evaluations weekly by removing underperforming trainees. [9] Pablo received a slot for the final line-up for SB19 as the band's leader and rapper. [10] [11] On 26 October 2018, Pablo debuted with fellow members Josh, Stell, Justin, and Ken with "Tilaluha" written by Pablo himself. [12] [13] Being a leader, Pablo always focused on the idea of "always choosing to be kind" reminding their fans and members to be humble always. [14]

Pablo served as the main songwriter of the band's songs participating on all of the singles such as "Go Up" (2019) and "Alab (Burning)" (2020). [15] [16] [17] Pablo was also credited as the lyricist of the boy band's debut Get in the Zone (2020) released on 31 July 2020. [18] SB19's debut extended play Pagsibol (EP) released on 22 July 2021 was co-produced and written by Pablo. [19]

2022: Solo debut

On 28 January 2022, Pablo released his first solo track "La Luna" (2022) under Sony Music Philippines. [20] The song focused about his feelings and beliefs [21] and acceptance of shortcomings free from society's unrealistic and unhealthy expectations. [22]

Pablo started his career in producing outside SB19 with hip-hop group PLAN B's R&B [23] song "Love" released on 13 April 2022. [24] [25]

In 2024, Pablo became a coach in GMA Network's adaptation of The Voice Kids , joining his fellow SB19 member Stell, who was also the coach since The Voice Generations . [26]

Artistry

Influences

Pablo's inspirations were Filipino hip hop artists Loonie and Gloc-9. He also admired the styles of Bigbang's G-Dragon, Ez Mil, Eminem, and NF. [27]

Discography

As lead artist

List of singles showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"La Luna"2022Non-album single
"Edsa"2024Non-album single

Collaboration

List of singles showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Determinado"
(with Josue)
2024Non-album single
"Akala"
(with Josue)

Production credits

YearArtist(s)SongAlbum Songwriter Producer
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2024Stell"Anino"RoomCheck-green.svgJosue (Radkidz)Check-green.svgJosue (Radkidz)
"Room"Check-green.svgJosue (Radkidz)Check-green.svgJosue (Radkidz)
Pablo"Edsa"Non-album singlesCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
2023SB19"Gento"PagtatagCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
  • Simon Servida
  • Josue (Radkidz)
"I Want You"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg August Rigo
"Crimzone"Check-green.svg
Check-green.svgSimon Servida
"Ilaw"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg
  • Brian Lotho
  • Len Calvo
  • Josue (Radkidz)
"Liham"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg
  • Brian Lotho
  • Len Calvo
  • Josue (Radkidz)
"Freedom"Check-green.svgJosue (Radkidz)Check-green.svgOh-won Lee
2022SB19"Nyebe"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgThyro Alfaro
"WYAT (Where You At)"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgJoshua Daniel Nase
"Make Your Green Mark"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgJoshua Daniel Nase
SB19, Ohwon Lee"Love Yours"Real Recognize RealCheck-green.svgLee Oh-wonCheck-green.svg
Pablo"La Luna"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgThyro Alfaro
2021SB19"Ligaya"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgEmil Dela Rosa
SB19, Ben&Ben "Kapangyarihan" Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno Check-green.svg
  • Paulo Benjamin
  • Miguel Benjamin
Check-green.svg
Josue, Pablo"Determinado"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgJoshua Daniel NaseCheck-green.svgJoshua Daniel Nase
SB19"What?" Pagsibol Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Joshua Daniel Nase
  • Simon Servida
  • Jay Durias
"Mapa"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg
  • Simon Servida
  • Jay Durias
"Bazinga"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgSimon Servida
"Mana"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgSimon Servida
"Ikako"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgThyro Alfaro
"SLMT"Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgSimon Servida
"The One"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg
2020"Alab (Burning)" Get in the Zone Check-green.svg
  • Pablo
  • Han Tae-soo
Dark Red x.svg
"Go Up"Check-green.svg
  • Pablo
  • Lee Oh-won
  • Glow
Dark Red x.svg
"Tilaluha"Check-green.svg
  • Pablo
  • Kim Kyeong-su
  • Geong Seong-han
Dark Red x.svg
"Love Goes"Check-green.svg
  • Pablo
  • Kim Kyeong-su
  • Geong Seong-han
Dark Red x.svg
"Hanggang sa Huli"Check-green.svg
  • Pablo
  • Geong Seong-han
Dark Red x.svg
"Wag Mong Ikunot ang Iyong Noo"Check-green.svg
  • Pablo
  • Choi Chang Eon
Dark Red x.svg
Josue, Pablo"Akala"Non-album singleCheck-green.svgJoshua Daniel NaseCheck-green.svgJoshua Daniel Nase

Videography

Music video

List of music videos showing year released, director, and length
YearTitleDirector(s)LengthRef.
2022"La Luna"Pablo3:50 [28]
2024"Determinado"John Manalo3:17 [29]

Live performances

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)ResultRef.
Djooky Music Awards (DMA) – Spring Edition2021Best Song"Determinado"Won [30]
Village Pipol Choice Award2022Composer of the Year"Mapa"Won [31]
2023"WYAT"Won [32]
2024"Gento"Won [33]
Awit Awards 2023Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist"La Luna"Nominated [34]
People's Voice Favorite Male Artist Pablo Nominated
PPOP Awards2023Top Male Leader of the Year Pablo Won [35] [36]

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