Gary Valenciano
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Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano (born August 6, 1964) , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino
musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards
for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines
first national Ambassador. His most notable songs include Di Bale Na Lang, Eto Na Naman, Sana Maulit Muli, Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?, Gaya ng Dati, Pasko na Sinta Ko, Narito.
He is currently part of ABS-CBN
contract actors, and is frequently tapped to sing the theme songs for the network's soap operas and Star Cinema
movies.
, Manila
on August 6, 1964. He is the sixth of Vicente Valenciano and Grimilda Santiago Ortiz's seven children. His parents met in New York
, married, and settled in Manila. His father is from Bicol
, Philippines. His mother is a Puerto Rican
woman of Italian
descent, who sang opera in Manila during the 1960s. Valenciano took his primary and secondary studies in La Salle Green Hills
.
. That would be followed a number of albums, three of them released internationally, including a Christian
inspired album called Out of the Dark.
He is married to Maria Anna Elizabeth "Angeli" Pangilinan, with whom he has three children: Juan Paolo Martin, Jose Angelo Gabriel and Kristiana Maria Mikaela.
Valenciano has released multiple albums. He has won the Awit Award
for "Best Male Performer" 11 of the past 21 times. He has been called "Mr. Pure Energy."
In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines
first national Ambassador. In 2008, he marked his tenth year as a UNICEF Ambassador with a visit to Sitio Avocado, a former war zone in Negros Oriental.
In 2008, Valenciano returned to acting by appearing in "Maalaala Mo Kaya" which he plays a prisoner who turns his life to Jesus and becomes a changed man as a Christian. The same year, he was nominated as "Best Single Performance By An Actor" in the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV.
In 2009, Valenciano released a collaborative album with Martin Nievera
called "As 1", with their carrier single, "As 1".
In 2010, Gary V. returns to acting again via a Holy Week drama special, Gulong, a CBN Asia Production was recently shown on GMA 7, this was his 3rd GMA 7 holy week special since 2006. The same year, Gary V. releases his brand new 25th full-length album and his 4th compilation album, "Replay" was recently released, with his carrier single, "Did It Ever".
He is currently living with diabetes.
Notes
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards
Awit Awards
The Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines
UNICEF Philippines
UNICEF Philippines is one of over 190 national offices of the United Nations Children’s Fund. One of the first UNICEF offices established in Asia, it works to uphold the rights of children in the Philippines, including their right to an education, healthcare and protection from abuse and exploitation...
first national Ambassador. His most notable songs include Di Bale Na Lang, Eto Na Naman, Sana Maulit Muli, Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?, Gaya ng Dati, Pasko na Sinta Ko, Narito.
He is currently part of ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
contract actors, and is frequently tapped to sing the theme songs for the network's soap operas and Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
movies.
Biography
Gary Valenciano was born in Santa MesaSanta Mesa, Manila
Santa Mesa is one of the 16 geographical districts of the city of Manila, which is primarily a residential, commercial and educational center. Santa Mesa is bounded by several districts and cities...
, Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
on August 6, 1964. He is the sixth of Vicente Valenciano and Grimilda Santiago Ortiz's seven children. His parents met in New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, married, and settled in Manila. His father is from Bicol
Bicol Region
The Bicol Region or Bicolandia is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Its regional center is Legazpi City...
, Philippines. His mother is a Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
woman of Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
descent, who sang opera in Manila during the 1960s. Valenciano took his primary and secondary studies in La Salle Green Hills
La Salle Green Hills
La Salle Green Hills is a private Catholic school exclusively for boys located on Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is run by the Roman Catholic Brothers of the Christian Schools- Philippine District. It was established in 1959 by the De La Salle Brothers led by the...
.
Career
Valenciano had already been in early appearance in an on-screen television when he was first discovered in a Philippine soft-drink commercial in the late of 70s when he was 14 years old at that time. He was started as a choir singer, then performing in 1982 and launched his career in singing and show business on May 13, 1983. He was also first appeared as a solo in a television show called The Pilita and Jackie Show in 1982, and later in Germspesyal and Penthouse Live. He had his first solo concert, in April 1984 at the Araneta ColiseumAraneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
. That would be followed a number of albums, three of them released internationally, including a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
inspired album called Out of the Dark.
He is married to Maria Anna Elizabeth "Angeli" Pangilinan, with whom he has three children: Juan Paolo Martin, Jose Angelo Gabriel and Kristiana Maria Mikaela.
Valenciano has released multiple albums. He has won the Awit Award
Awit Awards
The Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
for "Best Male Performer" 11 of the past 21 times. He has been called "Mr. Pure Energy."
In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines
UNICEF Philippines
UNICEF Philippines is one of over 190 national offices of the United Nations Children’s Fund. One of the first UNICEF offices established in Asia, it works to uphold the rights of children in the Philippines, including their right to an education, healthcare and protection from abuse and exploitation...
first national Ambassador. In 2008, he marked his tenth year as a UNICEF Ambassador with a visit to Sitio Avocado, a former war zone in Negros Oriental.
In 2008, Valenciano returned to acting by appearing in "Maalaala Mo Kaya" which he plays a prisoner who turns his life to Jesus and becomes a changed man as a Christian. The same year, he was nominated as "Best Single Performance By An Actor" in the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV.
In 2009, Valenciano released a collaborative album with Martin Nievera
Martin Nievera
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
called "As 1", with their carrier single, "As 1".
In 2010, Gary V. returns to acting again via a Holy Week drama special, Gulong, a CBN Asia Production was recently shown on GMA 7, this was his 3rd GMA 7 holy week special since 2006. The same year, Gary V. releases his brand new 25th full-length album and his 4th compilation album, "Replay" was recently released, with his carrier single, "Did It Ever".
He is currently living with diabetes.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales thresholds) |
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| 1984 | Gary
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| 1985 | Gary...Next
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| 1986 | Gary...Inside Out
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| From Gary, Merry Christmas
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| 1987 | Moving Thoughts
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| 1989 | Faces of Love
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| 1991 | Shout4Joy
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| 1992 | Dancing in the Moonlight[A]
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| 1993 | Hataw Na!
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| 1995 | Out of the Dark[B]
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| Outside Looking In[C]
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| 1998 | Interactive
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| 2001 | Revive
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| 2002 | one2one
VIVA Records VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico... |
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| I Will Be Here
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| 2003 | Beyond Words
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| At the Movies
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| 2005 | Pure Heart
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| Soul Full
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| 2006 | Relevance
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| 2008 | Rebirth
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| 2009 | As 1 (with Martin Nievera Martin Nievera Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:... )[D] |
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| 2011 | With Love
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Notes
- [A] Album was released in JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
under Toshiba-EMIToshiba-EMI(formerly , is one of Japan's leading music companies. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of British music company EMI Group Ltd. in June 30, 2007 after Toshiba sold off its previous 45% stake. The current CEO and president is San-e Ichii. When EMI Music Japan was trading as Toshiba-EMI, it was...
. - [B] Album was released in the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. - [C] Album was released internationally under Polygram Records.
- [D] As 1 is a collaborative album, with Martin NieveraMartin NieveraMartin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
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Live albums
| Year | Album details | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales thresholds) |
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| 1988 | Heart And Soul Live
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| 1993 | Shout Live
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| 1995 | Move Live
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Compilation albums
| Year | Album details | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales thresholds) |
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| 1986 | The Best Of Gary Valenciano
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| 1997 | Greatest Hits Vol. 1 and 2
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| 2004 | Gary V: The Blackgold Collection
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| 2008 | The Platinum Ballad Collection: 25th Anniversary Album
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| 2010 | Replay
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Collaboration Albums
- Salubungin Ang Pasko (Universal Records, 1986)
- Ginintuang Diwa ng Pasko (Universal Records, 1989)
- 18 Classic OPM Love Songs (EMI Music Philippines, 1998)
- The Best Of Crossover Presents (Viva Records, 2003)
- Only Selfless Love 2 (Universal Records, 2003)
- OPM Rewind (Universal Records, 2004)
- The Love Song Collection (Universal Records, 2004)
- Top Male OPM Hits (Star Records, 2004)
- Various Movie Themes (Vicor Music, 2005)
- Nagmamahal Kapamilya Songs For Global (Star Records, 2005)
- Best Of OPM Inspirational Songs (Universal Records, 2005)
- Best Of OPM Love Duets (Universal Records, 2005)
- Best Of OPM Love Ballads (Universal Records, 2005)
- Best Of OPM Movie & TV Themes (Universal Records, 2005)
- Pinoy Biggie Hits (Star Records, 2006)
- OPM With Love (Universal Records, 2006)
- Lovestruck Vol. 1 (Viva Records, 2006)
- OPM Gold (Universal Records, 2006)
- OPM Superstars Christmas (Universal Records, 2006)
- Hotsilog The ASAP Hotdog Compilation (Star Records, 2006)
- Top Male OPM Hits (Star Records, 2007)
- Pinoy Biggie Hits Rewind (Star Records, 2007)
- Musika At Pelikula: A Star Cinema Music Collection (Star Records, 2008)
- No.1 Signature Hits OPM's Best (Vicor Music, 2008)
- Kris Aquino: The Greatest Love (Universal Records, 2008)
- Wings of the Soul (Star Records, 2008)
- OPM No. 1's (Star Records, 2009)
- I-Star 15: Best Of TV & Movie Themes (Star Records, 2010)
- 60 Taon Ng Musika At Soap Opera (Star Records, 2010)
- OPM All-Star Christmas (Universal Records, 2010)
- Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino (Star Records, 2010)
- OPM Number 1s Vol.2 (Star Records, 2011)
- I Love You (Star Records, 2011)
- Bida Best Hits Da Best (Star Records, 2011)
Songs
Valenciano's songs include:- 1983 – Growing Up (Theme Song of the Philippine Movie "Bagets")
- 1983 – You Got Me Working
- 1983 – Hang On
- 1983 – Betty's in Bed
- 1984 – Love of Mine
- 1984 – Reaching Out
- 1984 – Hotshots
- 1985 – Move Your Body
- 1985 – Once Upon a Life
- 1986 – Paano
- 1986 – Pasko Na Sinta Ko
- 1987 – 'Di Bale Na Lang
- 1987 – 'Wag Mo Na Sanang Isipin
- 1987 – 'Di Na Natuto
- 1987 - Sana Maulit Muli
- 1988 – Take Me Out Of The Dark
- 1989 – Heto na Naman
- 1989 – Laughter All The Time
- 1989 – Each Passing Night (with Regine VelasquezRegine VelasquezRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
) - 1989 – Narito
- 1989 – Letting Go
- 1989 – Mahal Na Mahal Ko Siya
- 1990 – Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?
- 1990 – Look In Her Eyes
- 1991 – Shout For Joy
- 1991 – Could You be Messiah?
- 1991 - Sa Tuwing Naaalala Ka (with Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
) - 1992 – Gaya ng Dati
- 1993 – Hataw Na!
- 1993 - Sa Yahweh!
- 1993 – Muli (with Regine VelasquezRegine VelasquezRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
) - 1994 – Babalik Ka Rin
- 1995 – Hele ni Inay
- 1997 – Until Then (remade from the Side ASide A (band)Side A is a Filipino pop show band formed in 1985 who gained recognition in the Filipino music scene in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, best known for their hit single "Forevermore".-Origins and early years:...
original) - 1998 – (Everybody) Get Down
- 1998 - Pampanga
- 1999 – More and More
- 2000 - Anak
- 2000 – I Will Be HereMore to This LifeMore to This Life is the third album released by Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman. It was released in 1989 by Sparrow Records.-Track listing:All songs written by Chapman, except where noted.# "More to This Life" – 5:15...
- 2001 – The Warrior is a Child
- 2002 – Can't We Just Stop And Talk a While (with KylaKylaMelanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....
) - 2002 – Kung Mawawala Ka (with Zsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...
) - 2003 – Kailangan Kita
- 2004 – How Did You Know
- 2005 – Ikaw Lamang
- 2005 – Break Me
- 2005 – Lipad ng Pangarap
- 2005 – Break me
- 2006 – Wait Forever
- 2007 – You Are (with Joni Villanueva)
- 2008 – Only Hope
- 2008 – Ilaan mo (theme from ICare Compassion Ministry)
- 2009 – Tayong Dalawa
- 2009 – AYT! (with Sponge ColaSponge ColaSponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002 which produced many hit songs including "Lunes" , "KLSP", "Jeepney", "Makapiling Ka" and many others....
) - 2009 – And I Love You So
- 2010 – Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
- 2010 – How Can I?
- 2010 - Did It Ever
- 2011 - Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
- 2011 - Home
Television
- CBN Asia Holy Week Special (GMA Network, 1995)
- Ikaw Lang Ang MamahalinIkaw Lang Ang MamahalinThis article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...
(GMA Network, 2002) - cameo appearance - Sa Ngalan Ng Anak: A CBN Asia Holy Week Special (GMA Network, 2006)
- ASAP (ABS-CBN, 2006–present)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya? (ABS-CBN, 2008)
- May Bukas PaMay Bukas PaMay Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:...
(ABS-CBN, 2009) - guest - Gulong: A CBN Asia Holy Week Special (GMA Network, 2010)
- Twist & Shout (ABS-CBN, 2010)
- Minsan Lang Kita IibiginMinsan Lang Kita IibiginMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin is a critically acclaimed Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS CBN. It features an ensemble cast, including award-winning actor, Coco Martin.-Plot:...
(ABS-CBN, 2011) - guest/himself/GARY
Awards
- 20th Awit AwardsAwit AwardsThe Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
(2007) – Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist – "In Another Lifetime"
See also
- Kuh LedesmaKuh LedesmaKuh Ledesma is a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer. She is known in the Philippines as the "Pop Diva". Kuh Ledesma has been performing for 25 years in the music industry which encompasses more than 300 concerts, numerous awards in the Philippines, and 18 albums in the Philippine recording...
- George CansecoGeorge CansecoGeorge Masangkay Canseco was a Filipino song composer.Canseco studied liberal arts at University of the East...
- Pilita CorralesPilita CorralesPilita Garrido Corrales is a Popular Filipina singer. She is tagged "Asia's Queen of Songs."-Biography:Pilita Garrido Corrales was born in Lahug, Cebu to a Spanish mother Maria Garrido and a half Filipino half Spanish father Jose Corrales...
- Martin NieveraMartin NieveraMartin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
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