Paolo Valenciano

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Paolo Valenciano
Born(1984-10-12)October 12, 1984
Education De La Salle University
OccupationsTelevision director, concert director, singer
Years active2010 - present
SpouseSamantha Godinez Valenciano
Children3
Parents
Relatives

Paolo Pangilinan Valenciano (born October 12, 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, songwriter, television director, concert director and theater director. He is the eldest son of Filipino singer Gary Valenciano. [1]

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Early life and education

Valenciano was born on October 12, 1984 in Manila to Gary Valenciano, an OPM singer and Angeli Pangilinan, a talent manager. Valenciano is the eldest son with two younger siblings: Kiana and Gab. [2]

He is an alumni of De La Salle University. [3] [4] Valenciano was a member of DLSU Green Media Group, known as Communication Arts Society. [5]

Career

Valenciano started his career as the lead vocalist of indie rock-band Salamin. [6] In 2004, Salamin was formed with members composed of Paolo Valenciano as the front man and lead vocalist, Jr Enrile as vocalist, Sho Hikino as lead guitarist, Mikael Bersales on bass, Mikael Dualan on rhythm guitar and Eo Marcos on drums. [7]

In 2005, Enrile left the band to pursue other career; and a new guitarist, Justin Alfafaea was added to the group. The band released two albums, their self-titled, debut album, "Salamin" and "Hello Anxiety". [8] The rockband served as opening act performer for Gary Valenciano concerts, Bamboo concerts and the American rockband Switchfoot concert. [9]

He pursued a solo career as a recording artist and released his first album, Silence/Sound under Star Records in 2014. [10]

In 2018, Valenciano left his band and decided to work as a full time director. [11]

He is the executive producer of Billboard Philippines team since 2023. [12]

Personal life

In 2013, Valenciano married his bestfriend Sam Godinez on February 7, 2013 in Manila Polo Club. [13] The couple has three children. [14] [15]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2012 The X Factor Philippines himself [16]
2013 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Guest [17]
2014 The Singing Bee PH himself
2015 The Ryzza Mae Show Guest [18]
2018-2019 Studio 7 Director [19]
2022At Your HomeProject consultant [20]
2023-2025 All-Out Sundays Director [21]
2025Stars on the FloorDirector [22]

TV special

YearTitleRoleRef.
2021"Christmas with the G's"Director [23]

Theater

YearTitleRoleRef.
2004"The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe"Peter (actor) [24]
2022"Joseph the Dreamer"Director [25]

Concert

As concert director

YearTitleArtist (s)VenueRoleRef.
2011"And I love her" Jericho Rosales Teatrino PromenadeCo-director [26]
2012"On Higher Ground" Gary Valenciano Music MuseumCo-director [27]
2014"Gary V: Arise 3.0" Gary Valenciano Araneta Coliseum Co-director [28]
2015"Fly High that's so Raven" Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Bamboo ICA, GreenhillsDirector [29]
"Celestine concert" Toni Gonzaga SM Mall of Asia Arena Director [30]
"From the Top" Sarah Geronimo Araneta Coliseum Director [31]
2016"December Avenue Live" December Avenue Teatrino, Green hillsDirector [32]
2017"Martin @35 concert" Martin Nievera The Theater at Soliare ResortDirector [33]
"Gary Valenciano: Love in Motion" Gary Valenciano Shangri-la Hotel in BonifacioDirector [34]
2018"Unstoppable" Darren Espanto Khia TheaterDirector [35]
"Biyaheng Diyes concert Mitoy Yonting and the DraybersNew Performing Arts TheaterDirector [36]
"The Best Day of My Life" Zsa Zsa Padilla New Performing ArtsDirector [37]
2019"Rico Blanco X IV Spades Live in concert" Rico Blanco & IV of Spades Metrotent Convention CenterDirector [38]
2020"The Sweetheart and the Balladeer" Julie Anne San Jose & Christian Bautista Urdaneta CityDirector [39]
"Alden's Reality" Alden Richards Virtual concertDirector [40]
2021"Freedom " Regine Velasquez Virtual concertDirector [41]
"Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert" Ben&Ben Virtual concertDirector [42]
"Christmas with G's" Sarah Geronimo & Matteo Guidicelli Virtual concertDirector [43]
2022"Iconic " Regine Velasquez & Sharon Cuneta Resorts World ManilaDirector [44]
"LUV-ANNE: The Comeback concert" Anne Curtis Resorts World ManilaDirector [45]
"JulieVerse: A limitless of talent (love)" Julie Anne San Jose & Rayver Cruz New Performing ArtsDirector [46]
"Huling El Bimbo: The Eraserheads Reunion concert" Eraserheads SMDC Festival Grounds Director [47]
2023"Sarah G X Bamboo" Bamboo & Sarah Geronimo Araneta Coliseum Co-director [48]
"Solo (concert residency)" Regine Velasquez Samsung Performing Arts TheaterDirector [49]
"The Way You Look at Me" Christian Bautista Samsung Performing Arts TheaterDirector [50]
2024"Juan Karlos Live!" Juan Karlos Labajo SM Mall of Asia Arena Director [51]
"Sa Ilalim ng mga Bituin" December Avenue SM Mall of Asia Arena Director [52]
2025"Simula at Wakas World Tour" SB19 Philippine Arena Director [53]

Guest appearance

YearTitleArtist (s)VenueRoleRef.
2006"Faces of Love 2" Gary Valenciano & Zsa Zsa Padilla NBC TentGuest performer [54]

Discography

Studio album as solo artist

TitleAlbum details
Silence/Sound
  • Release date: 30 September 2014
  • Label: Star Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download [55]

Studio album as Salamin (rockband)

TitleAlbum details
Salamin
  • Release date: 2006
  • Label: Nugen Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download [56]
Hello Anxiety
  • Release date: 2010
  • Label: Nugen Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download [57]

Soundtrack

YearSongMovieRoleRef.
2010Sir, You Are Out of LineDagimCo-written [58]

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