Richard Poon

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Richard Poon
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Background information
Born (1973-12-08) December 8, 1973 (age 51)
Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres Jazz, standards
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Spouse: Maricar Reyes
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active2002–present
Labels MCA Music (20072013)
Universal Records (2013present)
Star Magic (2007–present)
Cornersont Entertainment (present)
Website www.richardpoon.ph

Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino [1] singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines of Chinese descent.

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He is a former member of the band U-Turn.

Early life

Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His parents, Robert Poon (from Hong Kong) and Eva Huang (from Taiwan), are of Chinese descent. He has a sister named Eva Marie.

Personal life

Poon married Maricar Reyes on June 9, 2013, at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa. [2]

Career

As a musician, Poon has performed in various lounges and bars across Metro Manila with his four-piece band, as well as in weddings. He used to regularly perform at Eastwood Central Plaza.

As a recording artist, he is known for covering standards and classic pop songs, including Filipino songs. He has also written songs, including "Lalala" which was performed by Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual for the soundtrack of their film Paano Kita Iibigin?.

Poon cites Harry Connick, Michael Bublé and Jose Mari Chan as having influenced his singing style. [3] [4]

Television

Poon is one of the regular performers at the Sunday variety show ASAP (ABS-CBN channel 2), usually in the ASAP Sessionistas segment together with Sitti, Aiza Seguerra, Juris Fernandez, Duncan Ramos, Princess Velasco and Kean Cipriano.

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2008 Aliw Awards Best Male Performer in Hotels, Bars and Music LoungesWon
Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist"I’ll Take Care of You"Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist(Performance Award)"I’ll Take Care of You"Nominated
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist(People's Choice Award)"I’ll Take Care of You"Nominated
2009Dangal ng Bayan AwardsBest Male Entertainer and Recording ArtistWon
1st Radio Music AwardsBreakthrough Artist of the YearWon
2010 Aliw Awards Best Male Concert PerformerWon

Discography

With U-Turn

Solo albums

YearAlbum detailsCertification
2007I'll Take Care of You
  • Released: December 2007
  • Re-release: September 19, 2008 (Platinum Edition) [7]
  • Label: MCA
2009For You
  • Released: March 29, 2009 [8]
  • Label: MCA
  • PARI: Gold [9]
2010 I'll Be Seeing You
  • Released: October 2010 [10]
  • Label: MCA
  • Gold
2012 The Crooner's Songbook: The Best of Richard Poon
  • Label: MCA
2013 Legends
2014 The Crooner Sings Bacharach

Christmas albums

Solo singles

YearTitleAlbum
2007"I'll Take Care of You"I'll Take Care of You
2008"The Last Time"
"Moon River"
"Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko"
2009"Kumot at UnanFor You
"You and I"
"Kahit 'Di Mo Napapansin"
2010"Panalangin"I'll Be Seeing You
2013"Truly"Legends
2023"Christmas Won't Be The Same Without You""Tuloy Na Tuloy Ang PaskoCrooner Carols

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