Maria Luisa Ramsey Kagahastian, known professionally as Jaya, is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Referred to as the country's "Queen of Soul", she is known for her distinctively deep voice and soulful singing style. She was a talent of GMA Network but later transferred to ABS-CBN, where she served as one of the head jury of the Tawag ng Tanghalan segment of the Philippine noontime variety show It's Showtime and performer on ASAP. Jaya is the second Filipino recording artist to chart in the United States, with her debut single "If You Leave Me Now" peaking at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Maria Cielito "Pops" Lukban Fernandez is a Filipina singer, entertainer, entrepreneur, TV host and actress.
Jonalyn Roxas Viray, known mononymously as Jona, is a Filipino singer. She was catapulted to mainstream prominence after she emerged as the first grand champion of Pinoy Pop Superstar.
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show Ang Bagong Kampeon in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, Regine (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, Nineteen 90 (1990) and Tagala Talaga (1991).
Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian in the Philippines. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules, Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga!, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, Power of 10, Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars.
Paano Kita Iibigin is a 2007 Filipino film starring Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual, directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal. It is their on-screen pairing following "Ang Iibigin Ko'y Ikaw" episode of IBC's defunct weekly drama series Habang May Buhay in 2000 and the "Lobo" episode of ABS-CBN's ongoing weekly anthology drama series Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2001.
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and television personality. He is best known for his songwriting and versatility across music, film, and television. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013), and a host and main performer of SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.
R2K is the tenth studio album by Filipino singer-actress Regine Velasquez, released on November 24, 1999, by Viva Records in the Philippines in CD and cassette format and later as a digital download. The album is Velasquez's second from Viva Music Corporation after Drawn. It consists of various covers of hits from the 1980s such as Jeffrey Osborne's "On the Wings of Love" to the 1990s such as Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing". The album was produced by Velasquez and sold more than 40,000 copies in its second week of release, earning a platinum certification, and was certified four times platinum a year later. R2K has since been certified twelve times platinum, becoming the highest-selling album by a female artist in the Philippines.
Filipino singer Sarah Geronimo has released 13 studio albums, 4 video albums, one live album, one compilation album, 4 soundtrack albums and 31 singles. Geronimo's debut album “Popstar: A Dream Come True” was certitifed 7× Platinum. Her sophomore album “Sweet Sixteen” was also a commercial success, achieving 3× Platinum by PARI.
Filipino singer Kyla has released nine studio albums, one compilation album, one extended play (EP), fifty-two singles, fifteen promotional singles, and thirty-three music videos. She signed with EMI Philippines and released her debut studio album, Way to Your Heart, in 2000, which spawned three singles: "Bring It On", "One More Try", and "Hanggang Ngayon". Kyla's eponymous second album was released in March 2002, and contained the lead single "I Feel For You". In 2003, she released the title track from her third studio album, I Will Be There. Two more singles were later released: "Bounce" and "Flexin", the latter featuring English boy band Blue.
Angeline Quinto is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Known for her vocal range and soulful singing style, Quinto's music has garnered critical praise for its lyrical content and themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment. It has been featured in the soundtracks of films and television series in the Philippines.
Filipino entertainer Regine Velasquez has appeared in motion pictures and television programs. She made her screen debut with a minor role in the 1988 comedy film The Untouchable Family. She went on to appear in supporting roles in the comedies Pik Pak Boom (1988) and Elvis and James 2 (1990). Velasquez made her stage debut in 1992 with the Musical Theatre Philippines production of Romualdo Ramos and Tony Velasquez's Kenkoy Loves Rosing. Her breakthrough came when she played the title role in the film Wanted Perfect Mother (1996). The same year, she starred in the musical comedy Do Re Mi alongside Donna Cruz and Mikee Cojuangco. Among Velasquez's next releases were the fantasy comedy Honey Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako (1998) and Joyce Bernal's romantic comedy Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999) opposite Aga Muhlach. Her first leading television role was in a 2000 episode of the IBC-13 anthology series Habang May Buhay.
Songbird Sings the Classics was a concert by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez, held on October 6, 2000, at the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Philippine Plaza in Pasay. It was produced by Maximedia International, with Pond's as the sponsor. The set list featured songs curated from 1960s and 1970s music, including those of Leonard Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Henry Mancini, and Barry Manilow. Gerard Salonga served as conductor and music director, backed by the 15-member ensemble of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. It was positively received by music critics, who praised the intimate show, and Velasquez's and Salonga's partnership.
Filipino singer Angeline Quinto has released four studio albums, one television soundtrack, 21 singles, and three promotional singles. In addition, her songs have been used in 35 films and television series. In 2011, she won the television talent show Star Power and signed a record deal with Star Music. That year, she released her self-titled debut studio album, which was supported by the single "Patuloy ang Pangarap". It was certified double platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). She later released a repackaged edition or reissue of the album.
Filipino singer Jona has released two studio albums, one extended play and fifteen singles. In addition, her songs have been used in 23 films and television series. In 2005, she won the television talent show Pinoy Pop Superstar and released her solo debut album On My Own the same year. It was certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), selling 15,000 units in the country. In 2013, she released her debut EP Jonalyn Viray under Creative Media Entertainment. Upon release, it became one of Astrovision /Astroplus best sellers and spawned the commercially successful single "Help Me Get Over". The song won 'Song of the Year' at the 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music and earned nominations at Myx Music Awards.
Filipino singer and songwriter Morissette has released four studio albums, one compilation album, three extended plays (EPs), twenty-five singles, and eighteen promotional singles. Her songs have also been featured in sixteen films and television series.
