Ronnie Liang

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Ronnie Liang
Birth nameRonnie de Guzman Liang
Born Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Genres Ballad
Occupation(s)Singer, performer, actor, model, pilot
Years active2006–present
Labels Universal, Viva
Website ronnieliang
Military career
AllegianceFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Branch Flag of the Philippine Army.svg Philippine Army
Army Reserve Command
Years of service2023 - present
Rank First Lieutenant

Ronnie de Guzman Liang is a Filipino singer, actor, model, and influencer.

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Early life

Liang is the youngest of seven children from a low-income family.[ citation needed ] He working at a fast-food restaurant and a video store while attending Holy Angel University in his hometown of Angeles, Pampanga. He earned a BS in education with majors in physics, chemistry, and biology.[ citation needed ]

Music career

Liang worked part-time as a ramp model,[ citation needed ] until his manager encouraged him to enter singing contests, including Pinoy Pop Superstar .

Liang then joined Pinoy Dream Academy and made it past the initial screening as one of the 20 to study within the academy. After a few months, he made it to the Honor's List of Six and ended up as the season's second runner-up.[ citation needed ]

He sang the popular OPM hit "Ngiti" and was once a mainstay of ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show ASAP 08 . He also served as one of the "JukeBosses"/Judges of TV5's Sing Galing.

Liang now is being managed by Viva Artist Agency.

Other activities

Liang is also an Army Reservist and a licensed private pilot. [1] In 2019, he completed training at APG International Aviation Academy, and finished his ceremonial first solo flight. In 2021, he earned his Private Pilot License. [2] Liang also completed his commercial pilot and instructor training at the Pilipinas Space and Aviation Academy Incorporated.

In March, 2022, Liang was promoted Philippine Army first lieutenant, having been a Philippine Army Reserve Command reservist since 2020. [3]

In August 2022, Liang earned his Master's degree Management, Major in National Security and Administration from the Philippine Christian University. [4] He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy in Development Administration with a Major in Security Development at Philippine Christian University. [5]

In 2022, Liang founded the Ronnie Liang Project Ngiti Foundation Inc. with the aim of providing assistance to people, particularly children with cleft lip and cleft palate.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
TBANinja The Tiger Warriors
2025Akusada
Binibining Marikit Voltaire
2024 Pulang Araw [6] Marking Agustin
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Dr. Maniago
2021 Sing Galing! Himself / Judge
2020 Wowowin Himself / Performer
2019Ghost Adventures
2016Ang Kasambahay
Just Duet [ broken anchor ]Himself / Performer
2015From the Beautiful Country
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer
2009 Wowowee
2008–2009 I Love Betty La Fea Enrique
2007 Your Song: Salamat
2007–2010 ASAP Himself / Performer
2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Himself / Second Runner-up
2005 Pinoy Pop Superstar Himself / Finalist / Disqualified

Film

YearTitleRole
2005 Ako Legal Wife Drake
2014Esoterika MaynilaMario
2017Fan Girl Fan BoyMr. Gun
100 Tula Para Kay Stella
2018Petmalu
Abay Babes Brent
Maria
2019#Jowable

Discography

Solo albums

No.Album information
1
Ronnie Liang: Ang Aking Awitin
  • Release: April 2007
  • Released by: Universal Records
  • Certification: Gold
  • Tracks:
    1. Ngiti
    2. Sa 'Yo Lang
    3. Ikaw
    4. Gusto Kita
    5. Saan Darating Ang Umaga
    6. Kaibigan Mo
    7. Nais Ko
    8. Minsan
    9. Ang Aking Awitin (feat. Nikki Gil)
    10. Nag-iisang Ikaw
    11. Kung Ako'y Uuwi
    12. Walang Iba
    13. Ngiti (Acoustic Version)
    14. Ngiti (Minus One) [7]
2Ronnie Liang

Released 2007

Released by Universal Records

  1. Ngiti
  2. Gusto Kita
  3. Ang Aking Awitin
  4. Ikaw
  5. Ayli- Pampanga version of Ngiti
  6. Ika- Pampanga version of Ikaw
  7. Ngiti instrumental
3
Ronnie Liang: May Minamahal
  • Release: July 2013
  • Released by: Viva Records
  • Tracks:
    1. Akala Mo
    2. May Minamahal
    3. Mangarap Ka
    4. Beginning Today
    5. Kaputol Ng Isang Awit
    minus one
4Ronnie Liang Songs of Love

-Released 2014

-Released by Universal Records

  1. Liwanag
  2. Ngayon Lamang
  3. Hiling
  4. She's Always A Woman
  5. Nothing Can Stop Us Now
  6. Dance with my Father
  7. Looking Through the Eyes of Love
  8. Unchained Melody
  9. Ngiti
  10. Minus one (bonus tracks)
5Ronnie Liang 12

-Released 2018

-Released by Viva Records

  1. Tila
  2. Ligaya
  3. Yakap
  4. Sa'yo Nalang Ako
  5. Pakisabi nalang
  6. Minus one (bonus tracks)

Singles

YearTitlePeak (Radio Stations)
2007"Ngiti"1
"Gusto Kita"1
2008"Ikaw"-
2013"Akala Mo"-
2016"'Di Mo Man Sabihin"
2016"Pakisabi na Lang"
2016"Miss Kita Kung Christmas"
2017"Iingatan Ka"
2019"Ligaya"1
2019"Yakap"3
2019"Sa Paskong Darating"
2019"Liwanag" (Ronnie Liang/Sarah Geronimo)
2023"Kailangan Kong Gawin" (Ronnie Liang)

Concerts

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2007ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Male Performance on a Music Video of the Year"Gusto Kita"Won
Pop Song of the Year"Ngiti"Won
PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV PersonalityASAP '07Won
2008 Awit Awards Best Performance by a Duet"Ang Aking Awitin" with Nikki Gil Nominated
2016Gawad PasadoBest ActorEsoterika ManilaWon
2019PMPC Star Awards for MusicMale Recording Artist of the Year"Ligaya"Nominated
2022Gold Record Award 1st Debut Album"Ang Aking Awitin(My Songs)"April 2008[ citation needed ]
2022Gold Record award 2nd albumMAY MINAMAHAL (Loving Someone) under viva records (November 2013)[ citation needed ]
2022Military Service AwardsMeritorious Achievement Medal (MAM), Military Merit Medal (2x), Military Commendation Medal, Disaster Achievement Relief & Rehabilitation, Operation (DRO) Ribbon and Presidential Unit Citation Badge
2022Asia's Pinnacle AwardsAsia's Most Phenomenal& Influential Singinging Icon of All Time
2023Gawad FilipinoHero of the Year 2023
2023Asia's Modern HeroHeroes Remarkable Star Icon & Singer of All Time

• Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM) • Military Merit Medal (2x) • Military Commendation Medal • Disaster Achievement Relief & Rehabilitation • Operation (DRO) Ribbon. • Presidential Unit Citation Badge • Hero of the Year 2023- Gawad Filipino • Heroes Remarkable Star Icon & Singer of All Time-Asia's Modern Hero 2023 • Asia's Most Phenomenal and Influential Singing Icon of All Time - Asia's Pinnacle Awards 2022 • Asia's Influential and Renowned Model and Singer for Entertainment Industry (Asia's Influential Leader Awards 2024)

See also

References

  1. Santiago, Jay-r (November 10, 2022). "Ronnie Liang Receives Offer to Do 'Adult Movies', Here's His Response". PhilNews. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  2. Malig, Kaela (May 7, 2021). "Ronnie Liang receives pilot license, fulfills childhood dream". GMA Integrated News . Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  3. "Ronnie Liang promoted to 1st lieutenant in the Philippine Army". GMA Integrated News. March 11, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  4. Hsia, Heidi (August 29, 2022). "Ronnie Liang is now a Master's degree holder". yahoo.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  5. Basina, Carby (July 4, 2023). "Ronnie Liang is back to student life as he pursues a PhD". GMA Integrated News . Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  6. "Ronnie Liang joins cast of 'Pulang Araw'". GMA Network . October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Ronnie Liang promotes debut CD 'Ang Aking Awitin'". ABS-CBN News. October 14, 2008.