Robby Navarro
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Roberto "Robby" Navarro, Jr., popularly known as Robby Navarro is best known as one of the Most Talented Finalists of Pinoy Idol
Season One where he reached the 10th spot.
He considers his mom to be his source of musical talent.
He also said that Stevie Wonder
inspires him to be more determined in his singing because Stevie still inspires people through music and life despite his handicap and physical challenge.
People who stand up for what they believe in are the persons who really inspire him the most.
He and his acoustic group Soul'Dfree performed on regular gigs in Bagaberde in Pasig and Roxas Blvd., Masas Greenbelt 3 in Makati, Moomba in Roces Ave.
in Pampanga. He was chosen to be in the Top 24 and thus, making it to Top 12 where he performed the following songs according to the week's theme where the judges were always complimenting his performances.
said that it was Navarro's turn to go home, everyone was disappointed. Even the judges were not expecting that Navarro had been eliminated that early.
When the bottom group was revealed (Daryl Celis, Sue Ellen and Robby Navarro), Ogie Alcasid
was not expecting that Navarro would be in the bottom three, knowing that Navarro is one of the better singers in that competition. Adding to that, Jolina Magdangal
said that it's not worth it to be included in a bottom group after a one performance that is not so good. While Wyngard Tracy
warned the Filipino viewers to vote objectively and do not blame them if the winner of Pinoy Idol would not be deserving.
's shows including SOP, Sis
and The Sweet Life with Lucy Torres - Gomez and Wilma Doesn't.
He performed in SOP as one of the performers of the segment "You've Got Male" temporarily replacing Pinoy Pop Superstar
Season 3 runner up Bryan Termulo for several weeks. Navarro also had the chance to sing with RnB Prince Jay-R
, Queen of Soul Jaya and his co - Pinoy Idol contestant Sue Ellen
in singing "If I Ain't Got You
" by Alicia Keys
.
He sang and performed with Ogie Alcasid in Sis in singing "Nais Ko" during Ogie's promotion of his album. Navarro had again the chance to sing with Jay-R in singing "What You Won't Do For Love" originally performed by Bobby Caldwell to promote Jay-R's newest album Soul In Love
.
under their iMusic Label. Ogie Alcasid had said that "We're thinking about that. Robby deserves to have an album since he is one of the best singers in Pinoy Idol."
Ogie was very vocal in saying that Navarro is great. That he [Navarro] is Ogie's bet right after the Top 12 was chosen.
, Barbariba in CCP Complex in Manila, Masas in Greenbelt 3 and at Moomba Bar and Restaurant in Roces Avenue, Quezon City.
Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol was a Philippine interactive reality-based singing competition created and developed by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment which aired on GMA Network...
Season One where he reached the 10th spot.
Personal life
According to his answers to the questions in the official website of Pinoy Idol, Navarro loves to sketch, draw and to play video games for fun.He considers his mom to be his source of musical talent.
He also said that 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...
inspires him to be more determined in his singing because Stevie still inspires people through music and life despite his handicap and physical challenge.
People who stand up for what they believe in are the persons who really inspire him the most.
Early career
He was once part of a singing group called the Wiseguys, but made a difficult decision to go solo, which he claims is paying off. He released an eponymous solo album in 1999 under Sony BMG Philippines.He and his acoustic group Soul'Dfree performed on regular gigs in Bagaberde in Pasig and Roxas Blvd., Masas Greenbelt 3 in Makati, Moomba in Roces Ave.
Pinoy Idol performances
Navarro auditioned in Angeles CityAngeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
in Pampanga. He was chosen to be in the Top 24 and thus, making it to Top 12 where he performed the following songs according to the week's theme where the judges were always complimenting his performances.
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| Semi-Finals 1 | Contestant's Choice | "Whenever, Wherever, Whatever" | Maxwell Maxwell (musician) Maxwell , is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician. He played an important role in the development of the soul sub-genre, neo-soul.-Early life:... |
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| Semi-Finals 2 | Hit Songs From Year of Birth | "What You Won't Do For Love What You Won't Do For Love What You Won't Do For Love is a 2005 novel, the second book by author Wendy Coakley-Thompson. The title for the book was inspired by the Bobby Caldwell hit of the same name... " |
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| Semi-Finals 3 | Greatest Musical Influences | "Wildflower Wildflower A wildflower is a flower that grows wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. Yet "wildflower" meadows of a few mixed species are sold in seed packets. The term "wildflower" has been made vague by commercial seedsmen who are interested in selling more flowers or seeds more... " |
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| Semi-Finals 4 | Songs For Fathers | "If Tomorrow Never Comes If Tomorrow Never Comes "If Tomorrow Never Comes" served as the first single from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating's second studio album, Destination. The song was produced by Steve Mac. The song peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as making the Top 10 in Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany,... " |
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| Top 12 | Songs From Their Greatest Pre-Idol Performances | "One Last Cry" | Brian McKnight Brian McKnight Brian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B/Pop musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays nine instruments: piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet.... |
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| Top 11 | Song Dedications | "Someone That I Used To Love" | Natalie Cole Natalie Cole Natalie Maria Cole , is an American singer, songwriter and performer. The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, Cole rode to musical success in the mid-1970s as an R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be ", "Inseparable" and "Our Love"... |
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| Top 10 | Songs of Their Lives | "Greatest Love of All Greatest Love of All "The Greatest Love of All" is a song written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed and originally recorded by George Benson for the 1977 Muhammad Ali biopic The Greatest. The song was later popularized by Whitney Houston. Creed wrote the lyrics in the midst of her struggle with breast cancer... " |
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Eliminated |
Unexpected elimination
After Raymond GutierrezRaymond Gutiérrez
Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...
said that it was Navarro's turn to go home, everyone was disappointed. Even the judges were not expecting that Navarro had been eliminated that early.
When the bottom group was revealed (Daryl Celis, Sue Ellen and Robby Navarro), Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
was not expecting that Navarro would be in the bottom three, knowing that Navarro is one of the better singers in that competition. Adding to that, Jolina Magdangal
Jolina Magdangal
-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...
said that it's not worth it to be included in a bottom group after a one performance that is not so good. While Wyngard Tracy
Wyngard Tracy
Wyngard Tracy was a Filipino talent manager who had represented various actors and music artists, like Side A, in the Philippines through his office Artiststation, Inc. As of June, 2008, he was one of three judges in Pinoy Idol on GMA Network...
warned the Filipino viewers to vote objectively and do not blame them if the winner of Pinoy Idol would not be deserving.
Post Pinoy Idol
Navarro appeared in some of GMA NetworkGMA 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 shows including SOP, Sis
Sis
- Places :* Sis * Sis, Armenia, a town* Sis, Azerbaijan, a village* Sis, Iran, a city* Kozan, Adana, Sis in Armenian* Mountains of Sis, a range of the Pre-Pyrenees- Other :...
and The Sweet Life with Lucy Torres - Gomez and Wilma Doesn't.
He performed in SOP as one of the performers of the segment "You've Got Male" temporarily replacing Pinoy Pop Superstar
Pinoy Pop Superstar
Pinoy Pop Superstar was a Philippine television show featuring a year-long talent search for the best Filipino amateur singers. It was broadcast every Saturday evening on GMA. The format is loosely patterned on the original Tawag ng Tanghalan....
Season 3 runner up Bryan Termulo for several weeks. Navarro also had the chance to sing with RnB Prince Jay-R
Jay-R
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...
, Queen of Soul Jaya and his co - Pinoy Idol contestant Sue Ellen
Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol was a Philippine interactive reality-based singing competition created and developed by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment which aired on GMA Network...
in singing "If I Ain't Got You
If I Ain't Got You
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded, written, and produced by American recording artist Alicia Keys for her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. Released in February 2004 as the album's second single, the song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second...
" by Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
.
He sang and performed with Ogie Alcasid in Sis in singing "Nais Ko" during Ogie's promotion of his album. Navarro had again the chance to sing with Jay-R in singing "What You Won't Do For Love" originally performed by Bobby Caldwell to promote Jay-R's newest 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...
.
Possible Album collaboration
When the "Ogie Sings with the Idols" was in full swing, it was unconfirmed reports that Navarro will be having an album that will be produced by Ogie Alcasid and Regine VelasquezRegine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
under their iMusic Label. Ogie Alcasid had said that "We're thinking about that. Robby deserves to have an album since he is one of the best singers in Pinoy Idol."
Ogie was very vocal in saying that Navarro is great. That he [Navarro] is Ogie's bet right after the Top 12 was chosen.
Current life
Robbie Navarro and Soul'd Free (Jeboy Bermundo on Lead Guitar, Angelo Manrique on Bass and Arbee Pineda on Percussions) have been performing together again since October 2008. They performed regularly at Bagaberde in Roxas BoulevardRoxas Boulevard
Roxas Boulevard is a boulevard in Metro Manila, and an eight-lane arterial road that connects the center of Manila with Pasay City, Parañaque City. It is one of the major arteries in the city's metropolitan network, designated as Radial Road 1...
, Barbariba in CCP Complex in Manila, Masas in Greenbelt 3 and at Moomba Bar and Restaurant in Roces Avenue, Quezon City.