Guji Lorenzana

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Guji Lorenzana
Born
Gregory Lorenzana, Jr. [fn 1]

(1980-05-11) May 11, 1980 (age 43)
Nationality Filipino
Other namesGuji
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • DJ [1]
  • host
  • commercial model
Years active2005–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsLuKas Music Philippines (2006–2008)
Star Records / Quantum Music (2010–2011)
Warner Music Philippines (2017-present)
Website www.officialguji.com

Gregory Lorenzana, Jr. [fn 1] (born May 11, 1980), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino actor and singer who also a former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010)

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Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, releasing two independent albums in the Philippines. [2]

As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (a.k.a. Star Circle) Batch 16, he was officially launched as a singer on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008. [3]

Guji's first major project was with ABS-CBN as an actor, starring him alongside Kaye Abad in the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers , where Guji played the role of Rei, the "loveteam" partner of Pepper (Kaye Abad), gaining him initial acting notoriety in 2009. [4]

On August 17, 2017, Guji signed an exclusive 5-year management contract with Viva Entertainment's Viva Artists Agency, after being managed by Star Magic for the past 9 years. [5]

Guji continuously works in music and is often seen in Metro Manila's live music scene, [6] singing with his project bands.

On September 27, 2017, Guji signed with Warner Music Philippines. His first single under Warner Music was scheduled for release in October 2017. [7]

Theater

Theater Philippines
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 West Side Story SnowboyStages Productions. Starring Christian Bautista, Karylle
Believe The Pop Musical ManilaStarring Keith Martin, Rahda, Isabelle Gonzales
2009
Tales Of The ManuvuOggasiCultural Center of The Philippines, Ballet Philippines. Also starring Robert Seña.
2010 Legally Blonde The Musical Warner Huntington IIIAtlantis Productions. Also starring Nikki Gil, Nyoy Volante
2014 Grease The Musical Danny Zuko9 Works Theatrical. Directed by Robbie Guevara. Also starring Tippy Dos Santos, Antoinette Taus

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Himself / Ecomodel ABS-CBN
2009 Midnight DJ Paul TV5
Precious Hearts Presents: The Bud Brothers Series Reynaldo "Rei' Arambulo ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook Lauro
Your Song Presents: Someone To Love Troy
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart Aaron
2009-2011 ASAP 09 Himself/Performer
2010 Your Song Presents: My Last Romance Raul
Hair Is Your MomentJason Abad
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? James
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Joseph
Imortal Philemon
Your Song Presents: Kim Jess
I Dare You Himself/Kapamilya Challenger
Regal Shocker: Salamin Raymond TV5
Cityscapes Guest Co-Host ANC
Wansapanataym: Christmas Caroline Charles Andrews ABS-CBN
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Neil
Wansapanataym: Witchy Mitch Arthur
Cityscapes Guest Co-Host ANC
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Eric Gonzales ABS-CBN
2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Mario
May Isang Pangarap Himself
The Voice of the Philippines Himself/Contestant (together with his sister Grace)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis
2014 Moon of Desire Philip
Wansapanataym: Perfecto Mr. Santos
2015Dear MOR: The Macy and Alex StoryAlex ABS-CBN Mobile
Dream Dad Francis ABS-CBN
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara Jason
The Wives Of House Number 2Travis Sari-Sari Channel
The Greatest Love Gerald Samonte ABS-CBN
2017 My Dear Heart Young Albertus
The Better Half Dindo Domingo
2018Kalye WarsCocoy Sari-Sari Channel
One SongTheo Viva TV (Philippines)
2021 Almost Paradise Lester Cordero Kapamilya Channel / A2Z

Film

YearFilmRoleProducer
2010 Paano Na Kaya Louie Star Cinema
Babe, I Love You [8] Jet Star Cinema
Viva Films
Till My Heartaches End John Star Cinema
2011 Segunda Mano
2012 Guni-Guni Javier Regal Films
Suddenly It's Magic Marvin Star Cinema
24/7 In Love Stefan
2013 It Takes A Man And A Woman Carlo Star Cinema
Viva Films
She's The One Mike Star Cinema
2014 Filemon Mamon
Bitukang Manok BenjiCinema One Originals Festival 2014, Winner of Best Cinematography. Directed By Alec Figuracion
2015SilongGibDirected by Jeffrey Hidalgo. Also starring Piolo Pascual, Rhian Ramos.
Just The Way You Are Professor Parker Star Cinema
2018 Squad Goals Professor Mandy Daluyong Viva Films
2019MariaBert Viva Films

Music video appearances

YearMusic VideoArtist
2011Kapitan Paraluman
Halik by Kamikazee
2012Tagpuan
Huling Sayaw Kamikazee featuring Kyla
For You Paraluman

Discography

TitleRelease DateLabelSingles
GUJI - We Are (Single) [9] October 20, 2017 Warner Music Philippines We Are
Guji x Moophs - Paralyzed (Single) [10] February 3, 2017Guji LorenzanaParalyzed
Voices of Christmas AlbumNovember 2015BMBX RecordsAround
Voizboys - Fusion LP (Guji Lorenzana, JayR Siaboc, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez)May 2010Quantum Music, Distributed by Star Records PhilippinesTodo Na, Sinta
Without Your Love - LP (Enhanced Compact Disc / AVCD)December 2007LuKas Music Philippines (Independent), Distributed by Synergy Music Corp. PhilippinesTagumpay, Kasalanan Ba?
Guji Lorenzana - EP (CD Lite)October 2006Distributed by Ivory Records PhilippinesI'll Be Yours Forever*, Dahil Sa Iyo (Because of You)**
Not Another Christmas Album 3 (Compilation)December 2006Jam 88.3 Promotional Album
Five Days More (CD Single)***November 2005Immij Records USAFive Days More

* Ogie Alcasid first wrote and released "I'll Be Yours Forever" on his Better Man album, yet never became a single
** Keith Martin's popular hit song, "Because of You", which was covered several times by other Filipino artists, was re-made into a Tagalog version for the first time by Guji (entitled "Dahil Sa Iyo")
*** "Five Days More" was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2008 Awit Awards Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist(Performance Award)"Tagumpay"Nominated
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist(People's Choice Award)"Tagumpay"Nominated
2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male-New TV PersonalityPrecious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud BrothersNominated
2011 Aliw Awards Best Male Live Performer19 EastNominated
2016 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting ActorSilongNominated

Notes

  1. 1 2 Guji Lorenzana was born in the United States. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Mangindin.

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