10 Most Famous Filipino singers

Lea Salonga by Philippine Postal Corporation from Wikimedia Commons

10 Most Famous Filipino singers

Although some of the greatest singers, performers, and music producers of our time have come from the Philippines, they are not usually as well-known as singers from other nations. You might not be aware that some of your favourite singers are Filipino.

Filipino vocalists like Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Gary V, and Jed Madela are among the most well-known. These vocalists, who perform in a variety of musical genres from opera to rock, have their roots in the Philippines.

Here are some of the finest and most well-known Filipino singers of all time, without further ado:

1. Lea Salonga

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Lea Salonga, the real name Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, is one of the most well-known stage and theatrical performers on Broadway.

Born in Manila in 1971, Salonga was raised in the Philippines and spent her early years performing on stage. At the age of 10, she made her debut album, and at the age of 22, she became the first Filipino to sign with a major record company. Since her West End performance in “Miss Saigon” in 1991, she has become a Broadway legend. She received a Tony award for her performance when she was just 20 years old.

Although she has spent the majority of her career in musical theatre, her CDs were very successful. A few of her well-known songs and covers are “I Remember The Boy,” “Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal,” and “Afraid For Love To Fade.”

2. Regine Velasquez

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Regine Velasquez, as Asia’s Songbird, is an essential component of any list of notable Filipino singers. She became a mainstay of Filipino television and culture after taking first place in the 1989 Asia Pacific Singing Contest.

More than 17 studio albums, 15 compilation albums, 8 soundtrack albums, 5 extended plays (EPs), and 1 live album have been published by Regine since that time. “Love Me Again,” “Dadalhin,” and “Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang” are some of her most well-known songs.

Throughout her three-decade career, she has contributed to the soundtracks for films, TV series, and concerts in addition to making guest appearances on other shows.

3. Gary Valenciano

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One of the most charismatic Filipino entertainers and TV personalities to date is Edgardo Jose Santiago Valenciano, better known by his stage name Gary V.

At the age of 18, he launched his career in 1982 by making his singing debut on the TV show “The Pilita and Jackie Show.” His debut solo concert was in 1984, and he rapidly gained notoriety.

He gained the moniker “Mr Pure Energy” because of his enthusiastic performances during his concerts. Valenciano has Type 1 Diabetes and has battled it since he was a young kid, making his endurance all the more impressive.

4. Jed Madela

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One of the most popular Filipino singers online is John Edward Madela Tajanlangit, better known by his stage name Jed Madela.

He rose to prominence on a global scale in 2003 after winning the People’s Choice Award and maintaining the top spot in the “Voice Asia” online poll for three days. He was also the first Filipino man to compete in the tournament in question, and he took home the Silver Trophy in the championship round.

5. Jake Zyrus

Before coming out as transgender in 2013, Zyrus went by the name “Charice,” having been born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco in Laguna in 1992. Since then, he goes by the name Jake Zyrus.

Although Zyrus has been on stage since he was a little boy, his big break came in 2005 when he took third place in the “Little Big Star” singing contest for pre-teens and young children in the Philippines.

International media took notice of his unusual high-octave voice, which is similar to Whitney Houston’s at a young age. Zyrus was invited to appear as a guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in 2007.

6. Sarah Geronimo

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One of the most streamed Filipino artists is simply known as Sarah Geronimo.

Geronimo, a 1988 Manila native, became well-known in 2002 after taking first place in the regional singing competition “Star For A Night.” She won a recording deal with Viva Records as a result of the contest.

Geronimo’s first album Popstar: A Dream Come True, which featured some of her well-known songs “Forever’s Not Enough” and “Sa Iyo,” was published a year later. It was an immediate success.

7. Arnel Pineda

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Arnel Pineda, who was born in Manila in 1967, became well-known in the 1980s in the Philippines. He and his band Ijos won various regional, national, and ultimately worldwide competitions when he was 15 years old, catapulting him to popularity as the main singer.

Pineda was called by the American rock band Journey and requested to audition after being in a number of various bands and famous incarnations. Since Steve Perry quit the band in 2007, Pineda has taken over as the main singer for Journey.

Prior to joining the band, Pineda had a successful solo singing career in addition to his fame with Journey. He did, however, have a singing career before joining Journey. Arnel Pineda, his Warner Bros first album released in 1999, featured several of his well-known songs, including “Sayang” and “Iiyak Ka Rin.”

8. Ice Seguerra

Born in the Philippines, Cariza Seguerra began his performing career at a young age by competing in singing contests and children’s beauty pageants.

She was just three years old when he first made an appearance as a candidate on a local TV program called “Little Miss Philippines.” She rapidly won over the public’s affection with her witty quips and adorable demeanour, and she went on to host the program for 10 years.

He went under the name “Aiza” when he was a young singer and actor. But he has since gone by the stage name “Ice” after coming out as a lesbian in 2007 and a transgender guy in 2014.

9. KZ Tandingan

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KZ is the stage name of Filipina singer and rapper Kristine Zhenie Lobrigas Tandingan-Monterde. KZ, a Digos City native, won 2012’s inaugural season of “The X Factor” in the Philippines. She then had an independent record agreement, which allowed her to put out several recordings.

She is frequently referred to as Asia’s “Soul Supreme” because of the soulful lyrics and voice she uses. Her jazzy renditions of songs like “Two Less Lonely People in the World” and “Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako” have reached their highest national peak positions at #2 and #3, respectively.

10. Moira dela Torre

Moira dela Torre, unlike many of the musicians on this list, did not become well-known as a consequence of a singing contest or talent show. Instead, she began by creating and performing jingles for commercials for brands including McDonald’s, Johnson & Johnson, and Surf.

However, Moira’s renditions of well-known songs finally got her into a singing contest, where she came in second. She attracted a lot of followers around the country with her versions of songs like “Torete” and “Titibo-Tibo” and her soft, soulful, and calming voice.

She is renowned for her moving and melancholy songs, many of which she co-writes with her musician husband Jason Marvin Hernandez. The singles “Paubaya,” “Malaya,” and “Tagpuan” are a few of her well-known ones.

From their modest beginnings, each of these vocalists has had an influence on the world.

Other well-known artists from throughout the world, such Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Enrique Iglesias, and Jasmine Trias, are also proud to be Filipino-American.