Jay-R
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Gaudencio Sillona III who performs under the mononym Jay R, is a Filipino
singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface
, under Universal Records
. The album containted the number one single, "Bakit Pa Ba", received numerous awards, and was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. He made his big screen debut in the 2004 feature film Happy Together
, and later, released his self-titled second album
in 2005.
In 2006, he built a recording studio inside his mansion, followed by a recording label called JAYRS Music. He later renamed it as Homeworkz Records. In the same year, he released a Christmas album, Christmas Away from Home
, and dedicated it to his late uncle Reny. The album was re-released in 2008, where he donated the proceeds from the sales to GMA
's Kapuso Foundation. Also in 2008, he released a cover album, Soul in Love
, which became his highest-rated and biggest-selling album.
He released an all-Tagalog album early in 2010, Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
, which consists of revivals of Original Pilipino Music love songs. Later, he recorded a Bahasa
song, which is slated for release in Indonesia
. He is part of TV musical variety show Party Pilipinas
on GMA, and hosts the Philippine adaptation of dating game show Take Me Out
on the same network. He often performs with Kyla
.
, Los Angeles
, California
, United States
, where he was raised by his parents Gaudencio Sillona II, a pianist
, and Amparo Aquino, a singer. He is the youngest among four siblings. On his father's side, he has four brothers, saying "Before my parents got together, my father was married to somebody else". He speaks fluent Tagalog
. Among his musical influences as a young man were Stevie Wonder
, Luther Vandross
and Gary Valenciano
. He attended St. Genevieve's School in Panorama City. He was second-year college, taking up Computer Engineering
at DeVry University
in Los Angeles, California, when he decided to fulfill his dream of becoming a singer.
and is now Jimmy Muna) and Owen Amurao. When Mike, Owen and Alex went their separate ways, he and Martinez continued the group by adding another talented singer named Kris Cadevida (later known as Kris Lawrence
). They would do gigs in Los Angeles, San Francisco
, and Michigan
. He was also the lead singer, with his sister Jhing, of another band that was led by his uncle, Robert Sillona, called The Howlers. Later, Jhing collaborated with him in creating hit songs.
Sillona later started performing gigs all around Southern California
. He also did back-up vocals for major artists, whose albums were released in the United States, Latin America
, Philippines
and other territories. Later, he started co-writing songs with international artists. He collaborated with Ray Brown, Troy Johnson
, Jason Edmonds, 3AM, Steve Singer, Gary Brown
, The Triangle, Dutch Cousin, Chuck Cymone and many other talented producers.
label. His first album, entitled Gameface
, consists of twelve tracks, containing two original Tagalog songs—“Kaibigan”, written by his sister Jhing Sillona, and “Bakit Pa Ba”, written by Vehnee Saturno. Most of the other songs on the album are R&B cuts, and were co-written by him. Ten of the tracks were produced by respected American producers Troy Johnson
, Ian Boxhill and Bryson Evans. His first single, “Design for Luv”, is a R&B, hip-hop single, and had its music video filmed and produced in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
with the help of good friend Ray Brown. Following the first single, he released a Tagalog ballad penned by Vehnee Saturno, entitled "Bakit Pa Ba". It reached the top of Philippine single charts, becoming the biggest hit not only from the album, but also from the artist. In 2004, the album was re-released with two new songs that were later used as singles. The album was well-received both commercially and critically. It was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. It was also nominated in numerous categories of major music awards. On the 2004 MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
, "Bakit Pa Ba" won Sillona the Favorite Male Artist
award, also allowing him to grab the "Best Ballad" title on the Awit Awards
of the same year. In April 2004, he accomplished his first ever three-night solo major concert which was entitled Gameface the Concert at the Music Museum, immediately followed by Gameface Reload in September 2004. Also in 2004, he wrote songs for Kyla
's album, Not Your Ordinary Girl
. By the end of the year, he was named as the Most Promising Male Performer by Aliw Awards
.
After the success of his debut album, Sillona focused on doing a more complex R&B sound. He covered the Billy Joel
original "Just the Way You Are", making a whole different arrangement, complete with street-beat rap and his distinct R&B flavor. In addition, he recorded an alternate version of the song, featuring Irish
pop singer, Samantha Mumba
. Alongside the single, his self-titled album
was released. Among the album's collaborators are rappers Young Clipp, Jdimes, and Sillona's best friends, Jimmy Muna and Kris Lawrence. "Ngayo'y Narito", another ballad by Saturno, was released as the album's second official single. "Hey Ma" was sent to radio in 2006 to boost up album sales and popularity, but it failed to make an impact to the public. The album received positive reviews, with Titik Pilipino stating "I can't find a bad word for Jay R (the artist and the album) because he and his album are good". Despite high ratings, it failed to gather any award it was nominated for. Still, the album managed to reach gold status by the PARI. In 2005, he was part of Footloose: The Musical
, together with Iya Villania
. In the same year, he appeared on Karylle
's album, You Make Me Sing, as a featured artist, songwriter and producer.
inside his two-story mansion. With a studio, he had to follow it up with a recording label, and he did. It was called JAYRS Music. In an interview about his recording studio, he explained "It’s a necessity for a recording artist [...] It saves a lot of money in the long run and it’s very convenient. You can work on the recordings at any time of the day". The studio occupies a large room that was originally one of the bedrooms. Sillona himself was the one who conceptualized the look, which pictures a modern bachelor
’s pad with dark carpet
ing and sofa
s, and a bar for small parties. Although, it has everything a recording artist needs—recording equipments he acquired in the U.S., personal computer
, a black upright piano
and a recording booth
. In 2008, he renamed it as Homeworkz Records.
On February 10 and 11 of 2006, Sillona did a two-night Valentine
concert with Kyla, entitled Heartsongs, at the Aliw Theater. In November 2006, he released his first ever Christmas album
, Christmas Away from Home
. The album consists of classic Christmas songs and two originals, one featuring his sister Jhing entitled "Spread the Love". It, also, was inspired by and dedicated to his late uncle Reny. He stated, "The entire album is actually inspired by him [...] His death triggered something in me, and I knew that a tribute was the best way to thank him and cherish his legacy". Produced by JAYRS Music, it marks his initial attempt at running his own independent record label. He single-handedly produced, arranged, mixed, mastered and attended to all details. The album was re-released in 2008 as Holiday of Love, including six additional Christmas songs, replacing the three instrumental
s. Album sales and proceeds were entirely donated to GMA-7's Kapuso Foundation. He stresses the album's title, saying "It’s Christmas after all [...] it’s only fitting that I practice what I preach. It’s all about giving". In 2007, he was featured on Amber
's song, "FYI".
Early in 2008, Sillona released another studio album, Soul in Love
. It was his second cover album
, containing classical R&Bs and jazz
es that he grew up listening to. The album has received the highest ratings among Jay R albums, and has even sold impressively, certifying gold in the Philippines without any initial promotion. It has also helped him gain new audience and group of fans. Titik Pilipino gave the album a perfect rating of five out of five stars, saying "As everybody should be well aware of by now, Jay R is a very talented artist". It has also earned Sillona numerous awards and nominations on awarding events. On the 2008 Philippine Hip-Hop Awards, he won the R&B Artist of the Year award for the first time. It also gave him a Best Male Soul/R&B Artist nomination on the first ever Wave 89.1
Urban Music Awards in 2009. On July 10, 2008, he went to Japan to further increase in sales and popularity. Later, the album turned Platinum in the Philippines. From 2008 to 2009, he appeared on Iya Villania, Kris Aquino
, Kris Lawrence
, Billy Crawford
and Kyla's albums.
, still by Universal Records. It consists of thirteen Tagalog songs, which were originally recorded by popular OPM acts in the 80's and 90's, handpicked by the singer himself. He personally love the songs that he chose, but admitted the challenges of remaking the materials, having said that they already have identities marked in them. On a song in the album, entitled "Muli", he collaborated with "Asia's Soul Siren" Nina
. The album was critically successful. Inquirer Entertainment
praised Sillona's outstanding vocal performance, stating "The singer (Jay R) is gifted with a voice suited for classy, urban R&B and he practically breezes through most of the ballads". In summer 2010, he participated on another compilation by Kris Aquino, Blessings of Love, singing a cover version
of "Dance with My Father
".
On September 2, 2010, Sillona went to Jakarta
, Indonesia
, together with Kyla, to sign a three-year contract with Tarra Group Indonesia, and to record an original song in Bahasa
. It also included the launching of his album Soul in Love in the country. He did some TV guestings, and also finished shooting a music video, slated for release in the country. He collaborated with Indonesian pop singer Drimi on the song "Kau Dan Aku", which will be released as his first Bahasa single. He also co-wrote and co-produced the song "Beauty Queen" for his girlfriend Krista Arrieta Kleiner (Miss Philippines), which received an award for Miss Expressive, after she performed the song live at the Miss International 2010
held in China
.
. It was immediately followed with a main role on an episode of Love to Love entitled "Duet for Love", where he was teamed up with Toni Gonzaga
. He played the role of Marvin, an Amboy who went on vacation to a beach resort and met a girl named Tammy, on which he shares the same things in common like singing. In December 2004, he made his film debut on Regal Films' entry for the year's Metro Manila Film Festival
, Happy Together
. He portrayed the minor role of Brent, a young man who later became Kris Aquino
's love interest in the movie. In summer 2005, he was cast on another episode of Love to Love, entitled "Haunted Lovehouse". He played Bogart, a guy who inherited his grandfather's land. Unfortunately, Nadia (Chynna Ortaleza
) built a house on his land, forcing them to share the house together. He later starred on a feature film
, Hari ng Sablay, which was released on November 30, 2005. Before the year ended, he played the antagonist
role of Haring Bagulbol on Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
. The film was Regal's entry for 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival
. It was critically acclaimed, earning ten awards and numerous nominations. In addition, the film was praised due to its impressive use of visual effects
.
In 2006, Sillona played a recurring role on Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
. He portrayed Azulan, a strong and gorgeus leader of the Bahaghari, who fancies Sangg're Amihan (Iza Calzado
). On January 1, 2008, he starred on another Metro Manila Film Festival
entry entitled Desperadas
. He played the sexy role of Vito, an underwear model who works for Courtney (Marian Rivera
), and likes Isabella (Ruffa Gutierrez
), but cannot get her to commit. In October of the same year, he portrayed Pato, a recurring role in the Filipino adaptation of LaLola
. Before 2008 ended, Desperadas was immediately followed by its sequel
, rushed as Regal's entry on the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
. Sillona reprised his role, Vito, for the film, where it was reported that Gutierrez did not approve on having a kissing scene with him. In 2009, he played Vince, a lead role on Dear Friend
s episode, "The Three Bachelors", starring opposite Kyla
.
, Soul in Love
and Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
. In 2008, the song "Kayan Natin Ito", a tribute for the victims of the 2009 Typhoon Ondoy, was recorded in his Homeworkz Studio, together with various OPM artists. Under Homeworkz Records, he is managing an alternative band called Kley, wherein the lead singer is his very talented and beautiful niece DeeJay.
In February 2007, Sillona launched a club at Glorietta
, called Rock Candy. However, it blasted as it was part of the 2007 Glorietta Explosion
in October 2007. He lost millions of his investments, stating "I never recovered my capital as it happened at a time when the club was already picking up". After the disaster, he decided to just focus and invest on a Ministop
outlet that he bought at Wilson Street in Greenhills Shopping Center
, instead of reconstructing his club. He stated in an interview that Katya Santos
was the one who recommended him to go into this kind of business. He also had ideas of owning a Burger Machine
branch, but as he inquired, he knew that the business has no franchise. He expressed interest in having a branch of Mang Inasal
, but has not pursued it yet, since it requires ₱7 million for the area, and twenty-eight persons for manpower. He also stated that he wants to have his own water station, and not a franchise.
Sillona has done commercials and theme songs for products like Sun Cellular
, Tropicana
, and Colgate
. He is also a commercial model for Bench Body, Techno Marine, Unisilver, Adidas
, Skechers
and Calayan Surgicenter.
into Holiday of Love, under his own label called Homeworkz Records. Sales of the album were donated to GMA-7's Kapuso Foundation. In 2009, he was part of the recording for the song, "Kaya Natin Ito", a tribute to the victims of the Typhoon Ondoy. The song was recorded in his Homeworkz studio. All proceeds from the single's sales went towards Philippine Red Cross and Gawad Kalinga
. On June 30, 2010, he performed with Kyla
, Nina
and Jed Madela
on the victory street party of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III
, after the president's inauguration.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface
Gameface (Jay R album)
Gameface is the debut studio album by Filipino pop/R&B singer Jay R, released in the Philippines in August 2003 by Universal Records. He produced the album together with Ray Brown and Troy Johnson, in partnership with NuLife and his record label...
, under Universal Records
Universal Records (Philippines)
Universal Records Philippines Inc. is a Filipino record label founded in 1977 as a part of Warner Music Group. Since 1992, it became independent.-History:URPI was founded in 1977 as WEA Records Philippines Inc...
. The album containted the number one single, "Bakit Pa Ba", received numerous awards, and was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. He made his big screen debut in the 2004 feature film Happy Together
So Happy Together
So Happy Together is the first full-length album by Memphis indie rock band The Grifters. The album was noisier and lo-fi by even Grifters standards, much of it being home recordings on 4-track. It was released on the now defunct Chicago, Illinois label, Sonic Noise. It featured the re-recording...
, and later, released his self-titled second album
Jay R (Jay R album)
Jay R is the self-titled second studio album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in December 2005 in the Philippines by Universal Records. To date, the album has sold more than 20,000 units in the country and has been certified gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.-Writing and...
in 2005.
In 2006, he built a recording studio inside his mansion, followed by a recording label called JAYRS Music. He later renamed it as Homeworkz Records. In the same year, he released a Christmas album, Christmas Away from Home
Christmas Away From Home
Christmas Away from Home is the first Christmas album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on November 28, 2006 by his own label, JAYRS Music . It was distributed by Universal Records...
, and dedicated it to his late uncle Reny. The album was re-released in 2008, where he donated the proceeds from the sales to GMA
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
's Kapuso Foundation. Also in 2008, he released a cover album, Soul in Love
Soul In Love
Soul in Love is the fourth studio album and second cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in January 2008 by Universal Records. The album showcases his vocal quality and range, singing classical R&Bs and jazzes that he grew up listening to, like "After the Love Has Gone", "Always and...
, which became his highest-rated and biggest-selling album.
He released an all-Tagalog album early in 2010, Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics is the fifth studio album and third cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on February 5, 2010 by Universal Records. The album was produced by Ito Rapadas, who was also behind the production of Soul in Love...
, which consists of revivals of Original Pilipino Music love songs. Later, he recorded a Bahasa
Bahasa language
Bahasa is the Malay and Indonesian word for "language", which derives from the Sanskrit word भाषा "spoken language". In many modern languages in South Asia and Southeast Asia which have been influenced by Sanskrit or Pali, bahasa and cognate words are now used to mean "language" in general.It may...
song, which is slated for release in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. He is part of TV musical variety show Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...
on GMA, and hosts the Philippine adaptation of dating game show Take Me Out
Take Me Out (Philippine game show)
Take Me Out! is a television dating game show hosted by Jay-R . The show is a version of Australian game show Taken Out created by FremantleMedia France....
on the same network. He often performs with Kyla
Kyla
Melanie 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....
.
Early life
Gaudencio Aquino Sillona III was born on February 1, 1981 in Glendale CityGlendale, California
Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city population is 191,719, down from 194,973 at the 2000 census. making it the third largest city in Los Angeles County and the 22nd largest city in the state of California...
, Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where he was raised by his parents Gaudencio Sillona II, a pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, and Amparo Aquino, a singer. He is the youngest among four siblings. On his father's side, he has four brothers, saying "Before my parents got together, my father was married to somebody else". He speaks fluent Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
. Among his musical influences as a young man were Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
, Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross
Luther Ronzoni Vandross was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times...
and Gary Valenciano
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , 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...
. He attended St. Genevieve's School in Panorama City. He was second-year college, taking up Computer Engineering
Computer engineering
Computer engineering, also called computer systems engineering, is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer science required to develop computer systems. Computer engineers usually have training in electronic engineering, software design, and...
at DeVry University
DeVry University
DeVry University and DeVry Institute of Technology are divisions of DeVry Inc , a proprietary, for-profit higher education organization that is also the parent organization for Keller Graduate School of Management, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, Apollo College, Western...
in Los Angeles, California, when he decided to fulfill his dream of becoming a singer.
1997–2002: Early works and debut
At the age of sixteen, Sillona already belonged to a group called FI (First Impression). The group consisted of five members namely—Mike Gabriel, Alex Bacani, Jay R Sillona, Jimmy Martinez (who came with him to ManilaManila
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,...
and is now Jimmy Muna) and Owen Amurao. When Mike, Owen and Alex went their separate ways, he and Martinez continued the group by adding another talented singer named Kris Cadevida (later known as Kris Lawrence
Kris Lawrence
Kristofer Lawrence Cadevida , better known as simply Kris Lawrence, is a Filipino-American singer.-Early life:Lawrence was born in Los Angeles, California on Sept 1st 1982...
). They would do gigs in Los Angeles, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, and Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. He was also the lead singer, with his sister Jhing, of another band that was led by his uncle, Robert Sillona, called The Howlers. Later, Jhing collaborated with him in creating hit songs.
Sillona later started performing gigs all around Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
. He also did back-up vocals for major artists, whose albums were released in the United States, Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, Philippines
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...
and other territories. Later, he started co-writing songs with international artists. He collaborated with Ray Brown, Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson is an American gospel and soul singer. He got his first break with a track on the Blame it on Rio soundtrack in 1984, and signed to Motown Records, where he released his first album. He scored a hit in 1986 with "It's You", which peaked at #65 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart....
, Jason Edmonds, 3AM, Steve Singer, Gary Brown
Gary Brown
Gary Leroy Brown is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He is currently the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns. A 5'11", 230-lb...
, The Triangle, Dutch Cousin, Chuck Cymone and many other talented producers.
2003–2005: Gameface and self-titled album
In 2003, Sillona signed a contract under Universal RecordsUniversal Records (Philippines)
Universal Records Philippines Inc. is a Filipino record label founded in 1977 as a part of Warner Music Group. Since 1992, it became independent.-History:URPI was founded in 1977 as WEA Records Philippines Inc...
label. His first album, entitled Gameface
Gameface (Jay R album)
Gameface is the debut studio album by Filipino pop/R&B singer Jay R, released in the Philippines in August 2003 by Universal Records. He produced the album together with Ray Brown and Troy Johnson, in partnership with NuLife and his record label...
, consists of twelve tracks, containing two original Tagalog songs—“Kaibigan”, written by his sister Jhing Sillona, and “Bakit Pa Ba”, written by Vehnee Saturno. Most of the other songs on the album are R&B cuts, and were co-written by him. Ten of the tracks were produced by respected American producers Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson is an American gospel and soul singer. He got his first break with a track on the Blame it on Rio soundtrack in 1984, and signed to Motown Records, where he released his first album. He scored a hit in 1986 with "It's You", which peaked at #65 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart....
, Ian Boxhill and Bryson Evans. His first single, “Design for Luv”, is a R&B, hip-hop single, and had its music video filmed and produced in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Hollywood is a famous district in Los Angeles, California, United States situated west-northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word Hollywood is often used as a metonym of American cinema...
with the help of good friend Ray Brown. Following the first single, he released a Tagalog ballad penned by Vehnee Saturno, entitled "Bakit Pa Ba". It reached the top of Philippine single charts, becoming the biggest hit not only from the album, but also from the artist. In 2004, the album was re-released with two new songs that were later used as singles. The album was well-received both commercially and critically. It was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. It was also nominated in numerous categories of major music awards. On the 2004 MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards is the Philippines' biggest annual music video awards event.-Award categories:*Video of the Year*Favorite Male Video*Favorite Female Video*Favorite New Artist in a Video*Favorite Group Video*Favorite Pop Video...
, "Bakit Pa Ba" won Sillona the Favorite Male Artist
MTV Pilipinas for Favorite Male Video
The following is a list of MTV Pilipinas winners for Favorite Male Video....
award, also allowing him to grab the "Best Ballad" title on 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...
of the same year. In April 2004, he accomplished his first ever three-night solo major concert which was entitled Gameface the Concert at the Music Museum, immediately followed by Gameface Reload in September 2004. Also in 2004, he wrote songs for Kyla
Kyla
Melanie 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....
's album, Not Your Ordinary Girl
Not Your Ordinary Girl
Not Your Ordinary Girl is the fourth studio album by Kyla. It was released by Poly East Records under EMI Philippines in 2004. The album spawned five singles, including the number-one singles "Because Of You", "Human Nature", "If the Feeling Is Gone", "Not Your Ordinary Girl", and "Till They Take...
. By the end of the year, he was named as the Most Promising Male Performer by Aliw Awards
Aliw Awards
Aliw Awards by the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. was established by the renowned Philippine journalist Alice H. Reyes, to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines...
.
After the success of his debut album, Sillona focused on doing a more complex R&B sound. He covered the Billy Joel
Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joel is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to...
original "Just the Way You Are", making a whole different arrangement, complete with street-beat rap and his distinct R&B flavor. In addition, he recorded an alternate version of the song, featuring Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
pop singer, Samantha Mumba
Samantha Mumba
Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba is an Irish singer and actress.Her first album was released in 2000. Her most notable role was Mara in the 2002 film The Time Machine. She has also appeared in a number of Irish independent films.-Early life, education and early career:Mumba was born in Dublin,...
. Alongside the single, his self-titled album
Jay R (Jay R album)
Jay R is the self-titled second studio album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in December 2005 in the Philippines by Universal Records. To date, the album has sold more than 20,000 units in the country and has been certified gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.-Writing and...
was released. Among the album's collaborators are rappers Young Clipp, Jdimes, and Sillona's best friends, Jimmy Muna and Kris Lawrence. "Ngayo'y Narito", another ballad by Saturno, was released as the album's second official single. "Hey Ma" was sent to radio in 2006 to boost up album sales and popularity, but it failed to make an impact to the public. The album received positive reviews, with Titik Pilipino stating "I can't find a bad word for Jay R (the artist and the album) because he and his album are good". Despite high ratings, it failed to gather any award it was nominated for. Still, the album managed to reach gold status by the PARI. In 2005, he was part of Footloose: The Musical
Footloose (musical)
Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow , the lyrics by Dean Pitchford , and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie.-Act 1:...
, together with Iya Villania
Iya Villania
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
. In the same year, he appeared on Karylle
Karylle
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger....
's album, You Make Me Sing, as a featured artist, songwriter and producer.
2006–2009: Homeworkz Records and Soul in Love
In 2006, Sillona built a recording studioRecording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
inside his two-story mansion. With a studio, he had to follow it up with a recording label, and he did. It was called JAYRS Music. In an interview about his recording studio, he explained "It’s a necessity for a recording artist [...] It saves a lot of money in the long run and it’s very convenient. You can work on the recordings at any time of the day". The studio occupies a large room that was originally one of the bedrooms. Sillona himself was the one who conceptualized the look, which pictures a modern bachelor
Bachelor
A bachelor is a man above the age of majority who has never been married . Unlike his female counterpart, the spinster, a bachelor may have had children...
’s pad with dark carpet
Carpet
A carpet is a textile floor covering consisting of an upper layer of "pile" attached to a backing. The pile is generally either made from wool or a manmade fibre such as polypropylene,nylon or polyester and usually consists of twisted tufts which are often heat-treated to maintain their...
ing and sofa
Couch
A couch, also called a sofa, is an item of furniture designed to seat more than one person, and providing support for the back and arms. Typically, it will have an armrest on either side. In homes couches are normally found in the family room, living room, den or the lounge...
s, and a bar for small parties. Although, it has everything a recording artist needs—recording equipments he acquired in the U.S., personal computer
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
, a black upright piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and a recording booth
Booth
-In architecture:* Isolation booth, device used to prevent a person or people from seeing or hearing certain events* Photo booth, vending machine or kiosk which contains an automated camera and film processor...
. In 2008, he renamed it as Homeworkz Records.
On February 10 and 11 of 2006, Sillona did a two-night Valentine
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
concert with Kyla, entitled Heartsongs, at the Aliw Theater. In November 2006, he released his first ever Christmas album
Christmas Album
Christmas Album may refer to:* Christmas Album , a 1968 album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass* Christmas Album Christmas Album may refer to:* Christmas Album (Herb Alpert album), a 1968 album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass* Christmas Album Christmas Album may refer to:* Christmas Album (Herb...
, Christmas Away from Home
Christmas Away From Home
Christmas Away from Home is the first Christmas album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on November 28, 2006 by his own label, JAYRS Music . It was distributed by Universal Records...
. The album consists of classic Christmas songs and two originals, one featuring his sister Jhing entitled "Spread the Love". It, also, was inspired by and dedicated to his late uncle Reny. He stated, "The entire album is actually inspired by him [...] His death triggered something in me, and I knew that a tribute was the best way to thank him and cherish his legacy". Produced by JAYRS Music, it marks his initial attempt at running his own independent record label. He single-handedly produced, arranged, mixed, mastered and attended to all details. The album was re-released in 2008 as Holiday of Love, including six additional Christmas songs, replacing the three instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
s. Album sales and proceeds were entirely donated to GMA-7's Kapuso Foundation. He stresses the album's title, saying "It’s Christmas after all [...] it’s only fitting that I practice what I preach. It’s all about giving". In 2007, he was featured on Amber
Amber Rowley
Amber Alejo Rowley Davis , simply known as Amber, is a Filipino-American singer.- Early life :Amber was born to Gary and Cecilia Rowley...
's song, "FYI".
Early in 2008, Sillona released another studio album, Soul in Love
Soul In Love
Soul in Love is the fourth studio album and second cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in January 2008 by Universal Records. The album showcases his vocal quality and range, singing classical R&Bs and jazzes that he grew up listening to, like "After the Love Has Gone", "Always and...
. It was his second cover album
Cover Album
-Tracklisting:#Misono to Utaou! Animedley I # #...
, containing classical R&Bs and jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
es that he grew up listening to. The album has received the highest ratings among Jay R albums, and has even sold impressively, certifying gold in the Philippines without any initial promotion. It has also helped him gain new audience and group of fans. Titik Pilipino gave the album a perfect rating of five out of five stars, saying "As everybody should be well aware of by now, Jay R is a very talented artist". It has also earned Sillona numerous awards and nominations on awarding events. On the 2008 Philippine Hip-Hop Awards, he won the R&B Artist of the Year award for the first time. It also gave him a Best Male Soul/R&B Artist nomination on the first ever Wave 89.1
WAVE 89.1
DWAV, broadcasting as Wave 891, is a music FM station owned and operated by Blockbuster Broadcasting System, Inc. in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the Strata 2000 Bldg., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, with its transmitter located along the Coca-Cola Plant at Roosevelt Avenue, San...
Urban Music Awards in 2009. On July 10, 2008, he went to Japan to further increase in sales and popularity. Later, the album turned Platinum in the Philippines. From 2008 to 2009, he appeared on Iya Villania, Kris Aquino
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
, Kris Lawrence
Kris Lawrence
Kristofer Lawrence Cadevida , better known as simply Kris Lawrence, is a Filipino-American singer.-Early life:Lawrence was born in Los Angeles, California on Sept 1st 1982...
, Billy Crawford
Billy Crawford
Billy Joe Crawford is a Filipino-American recording artist, singer-songwriter and philanthropist.Crawford is a Bilingual Filipino Singer. His second language is English and he is conversational in French. Crawford not only lived in New York City, USA, but also in Paris for five years and for one...
and Kyla's albums.
2010–present: Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics and International exposure
On January 5, 2010, Sillona released his first ever all-Tagalog album, Jay R Sings OPM Love ClassicsJay R Sings OPM Love Classics
Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics is the fifth studio album and third cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on February 5, 2010 by Universal Records. The album was produced by Ito Rapadas, who was also behind the production of Soul in Love...
, still by Universal Records. It consists of thirteen Tagalog songs, which were originally recorded by popular OPM acts in the 80's and 90's, handpicked by the singer himself. He personally love the songs that he chose, but admitted the challenges of remaking the materials, having said that they already have identities marked in them. On a song in the album, entitled "Muli", he collaborated with "Asia's Soul Siren" Nina
Nina Girado
Marifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
. The album was critically successful. Inquirer Entertainment
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Philippine Daily Inquirer, popularly known as the Inquirer, is the most widely read broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines, with a daily circulation of 260,000 copies. It is one of the Philippines' newspapers of record...
praised Sillona's outstanding vocal performance, stating "The singer (Jay R) is gifted with a voice suited for classy, urban R&B and he practically breezes through most of the ballads". In summer 2010, he participated on another compilation by Kris Aquino, Blessings of Love, singing a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of "Dance with My Father
Dance with My Father (song)
"Dance with My Father" is the title track to singer-songwriter Luther Vandross' thirteenth studio album. With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience...
".
On September 2, 2010, Sillona went to Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, together with Kyla, to sign a three-year contract with Tarra Group Indonesia, and to record an original song in Bahasa
Bahasa language
Bahasa is the Malay and Indonesian word for "language", which derives from the Sanskrit word भाषा "spoken language". In many modern languages in South Asia and Southeast Asia which have been influenced by Sanskrit or Pali, bahasa and cognate words are now used to mean "language" in general.It may...
. It also included the launching of his album Soul in Love in the country. He did some TV guestings, and also finished shooting a music video, slated for release in the country. He collaborated with Indonesian pop singer Drimi on the song "Kau Dan Aku", which will be released as his first Bahasa single. He also co-wrote and co-produced the song "Beauty Queen" for his girlfriend Krista Arrieta Kleiner (Miss Philippines), which received an award for Miss Expressive, after she performed the song live at the Miss International 2010
Miss International 2010
Miss International 2010, the 50th Miss International pageant, was held at Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, China on November 7, 2010.Seventy contestants competed for the title, the highest turnout in 50 years of history...
held in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
Acting career
In 2004, Sillona appeared in a recurring role on GMA-7's drama series Narito Ang Puso KoNarito Ang Puso Ko
Narito Ang Puso Ko is a Filipino television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Enrico Quizon and actress, Gina Alajar. This is also Jolina Magdangal's very first drama series in GMA Telebabad.- Synopsis :...
. It was immediately followed with a main role on an episode of Love to Love entitled "Duet for Love", where he was teamed up with Toni Gonzaga
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network...
. He played the role of Marvin, an Amboy who went on vacation to a beach resort and met a girl named Tammy, on which he shares the same things in common like singing. In December 2004, he made his film debut on Regal Films' entry for the year's Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival
upright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...
, Happy Together
So Happy Together
So Happy Together is the first full-length album by Memphis indie rock band The Grifters. The album was noisier and lo-fi by even Grifters standards, much of it being home recordings on 4-track. It was released on the now defunct Chicago, Illinois label, Sonic Noise. It featured the re-recording...
. He portrayed the minor role of Brent, a young man who later became Kris Aquino
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
's love interest in the movie. In summer 2005, he was cast on another episode of Love to Love, entitled "Haunted Lovehouse". He played Bogart, a guy who inherited his grandfather's land. Unfortunately, Nadia (Chynna Ortaleza
Chynna Ortaleza
Lara Serena Ortaleza , also known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipina actress.She is currently a contract star of GMA Network portraying the role mostly as villain and antagonist.-TV career:...
) built a house on his land, forcing them to share the house together. He later starred on a feature film
Feature film
In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
, Hari ng Sablay, which was released on November 30, 2005. Before the year ended, he played the antagonist
Antagonist
An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend...
role of Haring Bagulbol on Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Erik Matti and produced by Imus Productions and Reality Entertainment in cooperation with Ignite Media Inc. and Enchanted Kingdom. It was released on December 25, 2005.-Cast:...
. The film was Regal's entry for 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival
2005 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 31st Annual 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival ran from December 25, 2005 to January 5, 2006.-Films in competition:* Mulawin: The Movie*Ako, Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?!*Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues - Vic Sotto...
. It was critically acclaimed, earning ten awards and numerous nominations. In addition, the film was praised due to its impressive use of visual effects
Visual effects
Visual effects are the various processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action shoot. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or...
.
In 2006, Sillona played a recurring role on Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia...
. He portrayed Azulan, a strong and gorgeus leader of the Bahaghari, who fancies Sangg're Amihan (Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
). On January 1, 2008, he starred on another Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival
upright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...
entry entitled Desperadas
Desperadas
Desperadas is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 33rd Metro Manila Festival starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera.- Plot :...
. He played the sexy role of Vito, an underwear model who works for Courtney (Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
), and likes Isabella (Ruffa Gutierrez
Ruffa Gutiérrez
-External links:**...
), but cannot get her to commit. In October of the same year, he portrayed Pato, a recurring role in the Filipino adaptation of LaLola
LaLola (Philippine TV series)
LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera...
. Before 2008 ended, Desperadas was immediately followed by its sequel
Desperadas 2
Desperadas 2 is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 34th Metro Manila Festival. It is the sequel of Desperadas starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera reprise their roles and are joined by Ogie Alcasid.- Plot :The story of Desperadas 2 is about...
, rushed as Regal's entry on the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 34th Annual 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival is considered quite historical because it included for the first time an animated film as one of its official entries...
. Sillona reprised his role, Vito, for the film, where it was reported that Gutierrez did not approve on having a kissing scene with him. In 2009, he played Vince, a lead role on Dear Friend
Dear Friend
Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...
s episode, "The Three Bachelors", starring opposite Kyla
Kyla
Melanie 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....
.
Other ventures
Sillona has admitted himself as a business-minded person, saying that unlike show business, he wanted something stable and something that's working already. In 2007, he built a recording studio in his house called JAYRS Music, which was later renamed as Homeworkz Studio. With a studio, he had to follow it with a recording label, and so he did. It was named as Homeworkz Records. Under the label, he self-handedly writes and produces songs, and has recorded three of his albums—Christmas Away from HomeChristmas Away From Home
Christmas Away from Home is the first Christmas album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on November 28, 2006 by his own label, JAYRS Music . It was distributed by Universal Records...
, Soul in Love
Soul In Love
Soul in Love is the fourth studio album and second cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in January 2008 by Universal Records. The album showcases his vocal quality and range, singing classical R&Bs and jazzes that he grew up listening to, like "After the Love Has Gone", "Always and...
and Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics is the fifth studio album and third cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on February 5, 2010 by Universal Records. The album was produced by Ito Rapadas, who was also behind the production of Soul in Love...
. In 2008, the song "Kayan Natin Ito", a tribute for the victims of the 2009 Typhoon Ondoy, was recorded in his Homeworkz Studio, together with various OPM artists. Under Homeworkz Records, he is managing an alternative band called Kley, wherein the lead singer is his very talented and beautiful niece DeeJay.
In February 2007, Sillona launched a club at Glorietta
Glorietta
Glorietta is a large shopping mall in the Ayala Center in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The mall is owned by the Zobel de Ayala family and its holding company, Ayala Corporation...
, called Rock Candy. However, it blasted as it was part of the 2007 Glorietta Explosion
2007 Glorietta explosion
The 2007 Glorietta explosion occurred in the Glorietta 2 section of the Glorietta shopping complex at Ayala Center in Makati, Metropolitan Manila, in the Philippines on October 19, 2007 at around 1:25 PM PST. Initial reports indicated that the explosion originated from an LPG tank explosion in an...
in October 2007. He lost millions of his investments, stating "I never recovered my capital as it happened at a time when the club was already picking up". After the disaster, he decided to just focus and invest on a Ministop
Ministop
, a member of ÆON Group, operates the Ministop convenience store franchise chain in Japan. Unlike most other convenience stores in Japan, Ministop stores feature a kitchen that prepares sandwiches, snacks and take out bento boxes on demand, and has a seating area where customers can sit down and...
outlet that he bought at Wilson Street in Greenhills Shopping Center
Greenhills Shopping Center
Greenhills Shopping Center is a shopping centre in the city of San Juan in the Philippines. It has over 2,000 stores, and espouses an 'indoor-outdoor' theme, with the Shopping Center having the appearance of several distinct buildings that are all interconnected through pathways and bridges. It...
, instead of reconstructing his club. He stated in an interview that Katya Santos
Katya Santos
Katrina "Katya" Santos is a Filipina actress and model. She started her career on the Philippine television series Ang TV and Oki Doki Doc at the age of 13...
was the one who recommended him to go into this kind of business. He also had ideas of owning a Burger Machine
Burger Machine
Burger Machine Holdings Corporation, more commonly known as Burger Machine, is one of the notable fastfood companies in the Philippines. It is a sub-company of the Gilmore Food Corporation. Unlike Jollibee and other burger chains, Burger Machine has always been retailing in outdoor stands instead...
branch, but as he inquired, he knew that the business has no franchise. He expressed interest in having a branch of Mang Inasal
Mang Inasal
Mang Inasal is a common fast food chain in the Philippines.-History:Edgar Sia II engaged in business at twenty years of age. He opened the first branch at the Robinson's Mall Carpark-Iloilo....
, but has not pursued it yet, since it requires ₱7 million for the area, and twenty-eight persons for manpower. He also stated that he wants to have his own water station, and not a franchise.
Sillona has done commercials and theme songs for products like Sun Cellular
Sun Cellular
Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc., is a mobile telecommunication service provider in the Philippines doing business as Sun Cellular. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Telecommunications Philippines, or Digitel. Digitel is in turn owned by the JG Summit Group with a minority stake...
, Tropicana
Tropicana
-Hotels and venues:*Tropicana Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada*Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey*Tropicana Club, a nightclub in Havana, Cuba and New York City*Tropicana Casino *Tropicana Casino and Resort...
, and Colgate
Colgate (toothpaste)
Colgate is an oral hygiene product line of toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and dental floss.-Duraphat:Duraphat is a professional strength paste intended for the treatment and prevention of dental caries....
. He is also a commercial model for Bench Body, Techno Marine, Unisilver, Adidas
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
, Skechers
Skechers
Skechers is an American shoe company headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, founded by CEO Robert Greenberg. Greenberg started Skechers in 1992 after he left LA Gear which he also founded. Skechers was started with his son as a distributor for Doc Martens; they launched their own shoe line...
and Calayan Surgicenter.
Philanthropy
In 2008, Sillona re-released his 2006 Christmas album, Christmas Away from HomeChristmas Away From Home
Christmas Away from Home is the first Christmas album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on November 28, 2006 by his own label, JAYRS Music . It was distributed by Universal Records...
into Holiday of Love, under his own label called Homeworkz Records. Sales of the album were donated to GMA-7's Kapuso Foundation. In 2009, he was part of the recording for the song, "Kaya Natin Ito", a tribute to the victims of the Typhoon Ondoy. The song was recorded in his Homeworkz studio. All proceeds from the single's sales went towards Philippine Red Cross and Gawad Kalinga
Gawad Kalinga
Gawad Kalinga , which means to "give care" in Filipino, is officially known as the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement....
. On June 30, 2010, he performed with Kyla
Kyla
Melanie 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....
, Nina
Nina Girado
Marifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
and Jed Madela
Jed Madela
John Edward Tajanlangit , better known by his stage name, Jed Madela, is a Filipino recording artist and TV host. His hit songs as a solo artist include How Can I Fall, The Past, The Search is Over, and Love Always Finds a Way....
on the victory street party of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III
Benigno Aquino III
Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III , also known as Noynoy Aquino or PNoy, is a Filipino politician who has been the 15th and current President of the Philippines since June 2010....
, after the president's inauguration.
Discography
- GamefaceGameface (Jay R album)Gameface is the debut studio album by Filipino pop/R&B singer Jay R, released in the Philippines in August 2003 by Universal Records. He produced the album together with Ray Brown and Troy Johnson, in partnership with NuLife and his record label...
(2003) - Jay RJay R (Jay R album)Jay R is the self-titled second studio album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in December 2005 in the Philippines by Universal Records. To date, the album has sold more than 20,000 units in the country and has been certified gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.-Writing and...
(2005) - Christmas Away from HomeChristmas Away From HomeChristmas Away from Home is the first Christmas album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on November 28, 2006 by his own label, JAYRS Music . It was distributed by Universal Records...
(2006) - Soul in LoveSoul In LoveSoul in Love is the fourth studio album and second cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in January 2008 by Universal Records. The album showcases his vocal quality and range, singing classical R&Bs and jazzes that he grew up listening to, like "After the Love Has Gone", "Always and...
(2008) - Jay R Sings OPM Love ClassicsJay R Sings OPM Love ClassicsJay R Sings OPM Love Classics is the fifth studio album and third cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on February 5, 2010 by Universal Records. The album was produced by Ito Rapadas, who was also behind the production of Soul in Love...
(2010)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Happy Together | Brent |
| 2005 | Hari ng Sablay | Adonis |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Erik Matti and produced by Imus Productions and Reality Entertainment in cooperation with Ignite Media Inc. and Enchanted Kingdom. It was released on December 25, 2005.-Cast:... |
Haring Bagulbol |
| 2008 | Desperadas Desperadas Desperadas is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 33rd Metro Manila Festival starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera.- Plot :... |
Vito |
| 2008 | Desperadas 2 Desperadas 2 Desperadas 2 is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 34th Metro Manila Festival. It is the sequel of Desperadas starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera reprise their roles and are joined by Ogie Alcasid.- Plot :The story of Desperadas 2 is about... |
Vito |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SOP SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare) SOP was a Philippine noontime music/variety show aired by GMA Network. The show airs from 12pm-3pm on Sundays. The show is broadcast from Studio 4 at the GMA Network Studios. The show title stands for "Sobrang Okey, Pare!" a Filipino expression which connotes enjoyment and appreciation of a... |
Himself | 2003—2010 |
| 2004 | MYX Myx myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States.... shows |
Himself | Celebrity VJ (March 2004, December 2005, April 2010) |
| 2004 | Narito Ang Puso Ko Narito Ang Puso Ko Narito Ang Puso Ko is a Filipino television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Enrico Quizon and actress, Gina Alajar. This is also Jolina Magdangal's very first drama series in GMA Telebabad.- Synopsis :... |
Recurring role | |
| 2004 | Love to Love | Marvin | Episode "Duet for Love" |
| 2005 | Bogart | Episode "Haunted Lovehouse" | |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia... |
Azulan | Recurring role |
| 2008 | LaLola LaLola (Philippine TV series) LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera... |
Pato | Recurring role (2008—2009) |
| 2009 | Dear Friend Dear Friend Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
Vince Gonzales | Episode "The Three Bachelors" |
| 2010 | Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... |
Himself | 2010—present |
| 2010 | Take Me Out Take Me Out (Philippine game show) Take Me Out! is a television dating game show hosted by Jay-R . The show is a version of Australian game show Taken Out created by FremantleMedia France.... |
Himself | Host |
| 2010 | Channel V Philippines Channel V Philippines Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009.... shows |
Himself | V.I.P. Artist (May 2010) |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok Magic Palayok Magic Palayok is a Philippine drama-fantasy-comedy series from GMA Network featuring Angeli Nicole Sanoy, Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and at the helmed of Joel Lamangan. The show premiered February 28, 2011 replacing Bantatay... |
Nico | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Time Of My Life | Guest |
Awards
| Year | Awards show |
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| 2004 | Aliw Awards Aliw Awards Aliw Awards by the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. was established by the renowned Philippine journalist Alice H. Reyes, to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines... |
Most Promising Male Entertainer | Jay R (himself) | ||
| 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... |
Song of the Year | "Bakit Pa Ba" | |||
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| Music Video of the Year | |||||
| MTV Pilipinas Music Awards MTV Pilipinas Music Awards MTV Pilipinas Music Awards is the Philippines' biggest annual music video awards event.-Award categories:*Video of the Year*Favorite Male Video*Favorite Female Video*Favorite New Artist in a Video*Favorite Group Video*Favorite Pop Video... |
Favorite Male Video MTV Pilipinas for Favorite Male Video The following is a list of MTV Pilipinas winners for Favorite Male Video.... |
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| Favorite New Artist in a Video MTV Pilipinas for Favorite New Artist in a Video The following is a list of MTV Pilipinas winners for Favorite New Artist in a Video.... |
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| 2005 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Major Concert | Gameface Reload | ||
| Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards | Male R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | |||
| R&B Video of the Year | "Bakit Pa Ba" | ||||
| 2006 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Duet | "Say That You Love Me" (Jay R and Kyla Kyla Melanie 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.... ) |
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| Best R&B | "You Make Me Sing" (Karylle Karylle Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger.... ; co-produced by Jay R) |
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| Myx Music Awards Myx Music Awards 2006 The 1st Myx Music Awards was held on June 6, 2006 at Onstage Greenbelt, Makati City.-Favorite Music Video:* "The Day You Said Goodnight" by Hale* "Mang Jose" by Parokya Ni Edgar* "You'll Be Safe Here" by Rivermaya* "Gemini" by Spongecola... |
Favorite Male Artist | Jay R (himself) | |||
| Favorite Collaboration | "Say That You Love Me" (Jay R and Kyla) |
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| Favorite Urban Video | "Just the Way You Are" | ||||
| 2007 | Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards | R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | ||
| 2008 | ASAP 24K Awards 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... |
24K Award for Certifying Gold | Soul in Love Soul In Love Soul in Love is the fourth studio album and second cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released in January 2008 by Universal Records. The album showcases his vocal quality and range, singing classical R&Bs and jazzes that he grew up listening to, like "After the Love Has Gone", "Always and... |
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| Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards | R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | |||
| 2009 | ASAP Platinum Circle Awards | Platinum Circle Award for Certifying Platinum | Soul in Love | ||
| Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Duet | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
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| PMPC Star Awards for Music | R&B Album of the Year | Soul in Love | |||
| R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | ||||
| RX 93.1 | OPM Song of the Year | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
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| Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards WAVE 89.1 DWAV, broadcasting as Wave 891, is a music FM station owned and operated by Blockbuster Broadcasting System, Inc. in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the Strata 2000 Bldg., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, with its transmitter located along the Coca-Cola Plant at Roosevelt Avenue, San... |
Best Male Soul/R&B Artist | Jay R (himself) | |||
| Best Remake | "Tattooed on My Mind" (with D'Sound D'Sound D'Sound is a Norwegian pop band based in Oslo, Norway. The band currently is composed of Simone Larsen, the lead vocalist, and Jonny Sjo, the bassist.-Band history:... ) |
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| Best Collaboration | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
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| Male Style Icon Award | Jay R (himself) | ||||
| 2010 | Myx Music Awards Myx Music Awards 2010 -Nomination Night:Nomination night took place in February, 2010 at Eastwood Central Plaza, Quezon City, with a number of hosts and performances. With six nominations each, Gloc-9 , Rico Blanco -Nomination Night:Nomination night took place in February, 2010 at Eastwood Central Plaza, Quezon City,... |
Favorite Song | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
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| PMPC Star Awards for Music | R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | |||
| Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards | Best Male Soul/R&B Artist | ||||
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| 2011 | Awit Awards | Best Collaboration | "Muli" (Jay R and Nina Nina Girado Marifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines... ) |
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| Album of the Year | Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics is the fifth studio album and third cover album by Filipino singer Jay R, released on February 5, 2010 by Universal Records. The album was produced by Ito Rapadas, who was also behind the production of Soul in Love... |
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| Myx Music Awards Myx Music Awards 2011 Myx Music Awards 2011 is the 6th Myx music awards since it started on 2006. The music awards now include a category for favorite K-Pop Video.-Favorite Music Video:*Disney – Tanya Markova*Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino... |
Favorite Remake | "Himala" | |||
See also
- Honorific nicknames in popular music in the PhilippinesHonorific Nicknames in Popular Music in The PhilippinesHonorific titles and local/international dubs formally/informally given to popular artists in Philippine Entertainment- External links :...
- ALV Talent CircuitALV Talent CircuitALV Talent Circuit is a talent management company in the Philippines under the leadership Arnold Vegafria. One of the most Non-reputable talent agency in the country, it manages many Filipino talents who did not become famous and got taken advantage of so do more research before signing or else you...
- Party PilipinasParty PilipinasParty Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...
- 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....
External links
- Official website
- Jay R at Allmusic