Guji Lorenzana
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Gregory Mangindin Lorenzana, Jr., who is better known as Guji Lorenzana (born May 11, 1982, in Long Beach, California
, U.S.
), is a commercial model, actor, theater actor, host, radio DJ for Mellow 94.7, writer, and a Filipino
alternative rock, pop rock
solo artist, nominated for "Best Male Performer" for the "2008 Awit Awards", with his music as the only OPM to have been dubbed as Edgy Pop.
As a talent of ABS-CBN
's Star Magic
(aka Star Circle) Batch 16, where he was officially launched on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008 Guji is now seen on various ABS-CBN
television shows and publications, such as ASAP
09. Guji's first major project with ABS-CBN
had him star alongside Kaye Abad
is the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, where Guji played the role of Rei, loveteam of Pepper (Kaye Abad
).
Guji Lorenzana's notable works include releasing 3 indie
albums (Five Days More, Guji Lorenzana, and Without Your Love) in the Philippines and abroad, commercial acting in various TV Commercials in the Philippines and abroad, and theater acting in plays both in the Philippines and abroad.
*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 re-made several times by other Filipino artist, was re-made into Tagalog for the first time by Guji (entitled - Dahil Sa Iyo).
***Five Days More was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
, U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), is a commercial model, actor, theater actor, host, radio DJ for Mellow 94.7, writer, and a Filipino
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...
alternative rock, pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
solo artist, nominated for "Best Male Performer" for the "2008 Awit Awards", with his music as the only OPM to have been dubbed as Edgy Pop.
As a talent 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 ...
's Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
(aka Star Circle) Batch 16, where he was officially launched on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008 Guji is now seen on various 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 ...
television shows and publications, such as ASAP
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...
09. Guji's first major project with 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 ...
had him star alongside Kaye Abad
Kaye Abad
Katherine Grace Cosme Abad , better known as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino-American actress. She is the sister of former child star, Sarah Jane Abad-Contreras, Kaye's sister Sarah Jane now married to a Kamikazee lead singer Jay Contreras.She is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
is the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, where Guji played the role of Rei, loveteam of Pepper (Kaye Abad
Kaye Abad
Katherine Grace Cosme Abad , better known as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino-American actress. She is the sister of former child star, Sarah Jane Abad-Contreras, Kaye's sister Sarah Jane now married to a Kamikazee lead singer Jay Contreras.She is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
).
Guji Lorenzana's notable works include releasing 3 indie
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
albums (Five Days More, Guji Lorenzana, and Without Your Love) in the Philippines and abroad, commercial acting in various TV Commercials in the Philippines and abroad, and theater acting in plays both in the Philippines and abroad.
Discography
| Title | Release Date | Label | Singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voizboys - Fusion LP (Guji Lorenzana, JayR Siaboc, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez) | May 2010 | Quantum Music, Distributed by Star Records Philippines | Todo Na, Sinta |
| Without Your Love - LP (Enhanced Compact Disc / AVCD) | December 2007 | LuKas Music Philippines (Independent), Distributed by Synergy Music Corp. Philippines | Tagumpay, Kasalanan Ba? |
| Guji Lorenzana - EP (CD Lite) | October 2006 | Distributed by Ivory Records Philippines | I'll Be Yours Forever*, Dahil Sa Iyo (Because of You)** |
| Not Another Christmas Album 3 (Compilation) | December 2006 | Jam 88.3 Promotional Album | |
| Five Days More (CD Single)*** | November 2005 | Immij Records USA | Five 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 re-made several times by other Filipino artist, was re-made into Tagalog for the first time by Guji (entitled - Dahil Sa Iyo).
***Five Days More was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Himself / Ecomodel | Cameo appearance |
| 2009 | Midnight DJ Midnight DJ Midnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5... |
Paul | Guest, "Demon Cellphone" episode, TV5 |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Presents: The Bud Brothers Series | Reynaldo "Rei' Arambulo | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Lauro | |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Your Song (TV series) Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006.... Someone To Love |
Troy | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:... : Somewhere In My Heart Somewhere In My Heart (TV series) Somewhere in My Heart is the third installment of ABS-CBN on its afternoon program Precious Hearts Romances Presents.-Main cast:*Kaye Abad as Eufemia ‘Femi’ Dalisay - With her free spirited character, Femi is often perceived by people as a liberated woman. She is determined to try out every... |
Aaron | |
| 2009 | ASAP 09: ASAP 09 ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
himself, Voizboyz member | |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Your Song (TV series) Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006.... My Last Romance |
Raul | |
| 2010 | Hair Is Your Moment | Jason Abad | Sunsilk Sunsilk Sunsilk is a hair care brand, primarily aimed at women, produced by the Unilever group, which is now considered the world's leading company in hair conditioning and the second largest in shampoo. Sunsilk is Unilever’s leading hair care brand, and ranks as one of the Anglo-Dutch conglomerate's... Mini-series |
| 2010 | Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? Gilda Olvidado's Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? is a Filipino daytime drama produced by ABS-CBN that premiered on January 25, 2010.... |
James | |
| 2010 | ASAP XV: ASAP XV ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
himself, Voizboyz member | |
| 2011 | ASAP Rocks: ASAP Rocks ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
himself, Voizboyz member | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Joseph | |
| 2011 | Imortal | Philemon | |
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim Your Song (TV series) Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006.... |
Jess | |
| 2011 | I Dare You I Dare You (Philippine TV series) I Dare You is a Philippine reality television series currently air on ABS-CBN. This is the first joint project between the network's News and Current Affairs Division and the TV Entertainment Group... |
Himself Kapamilya challenger | |
| 2011 | Regal Shocker | Raymond | TV5 |
| 2011 | Cityscapes | Co-Host | ANC, Cohost of 11/18/11 Episode |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya Paano Na Kaya Paano Na Kaya is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson and produced and released by Star Cinema.... |
Louie | Directed by Ruel Bayani |
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You Babe, I Love You Babe, I Love You is a 2010 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Anne Curtis and Sam Milby. It is produced by Star Cinema and VIVA Films-Production:... |
Jet | Directed by Mae Cruz |
| 2010 | Till My Heartaches End Till My Heartaches End Till My Heartaches End is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film starring Last Movie Tandem Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson and produced and released by Star Cinema.-Synopsis:... |
John | Directed by Joey Reyes |
| 2011 | Segunda Mano Segunda Mano Segunda Mano is an upcoming horror-suspense film starring Kris Aquino and Dingdong Dantes. It is produced by Star Cinema, Agostodos Pictures, and CineMedia... |
Directed by Joyce Bernal |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | West Side Story West Side Story West Side Story is an American musical with a script by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreographed by Jerome Robbins... |
Snowboy | Stages Productions. Starring Christian Bautista, Karylle |
| 2008 | Believe The Pop Musical Manila | Starring Keith Martin, Rahda, Isabelle Gonzales | |
| 2009 | Believe The Pop Musical Cebu | Starring Keith Martin, Rahda, Isabelle Gonzales | |
| 2009 | Tales Of The Manuvu | Oggasi | Cultural Center of The Philippines, Ballet Philippines. Also starring Robert Sena. |
| 2010 | Legally Blonde The Musical | Warner Huntington III | Atlantis Productions. Also starring Nikki Gil, Nyoy Vollante |
Award
- On 2011 Aliw Awards for Best Male Live Performer for 19 East (Nominated)
- On 2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV "Best Male-New TV Personality" for Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers (Nominated)
- On 2008 Awit Awards for "Best Male Performance" for Tagumpay featured on his Without Your Love album released under indie label LuKas Music Philippines (Nominated)