Q-Z LIST OF FILIPINO SINGERS

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• Rico Puno- Enrico de Jesus Puno is widely recognized as Rico J. Puno. Dubbed as The Total Entertainer, he is one of the pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music and remained one of the busiest performers.

• Rodel Naval- Rodel Naval is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit songs like Lumayo Ka Man and Muli. He died on June 11, 1995 at the young age of 45.

• Rey Valera- Rey Valera is a renowned singer and songwriter. He is noted as Mr. Hitmaker because of his compositions for theme songs of several movies and TV programs and was dubbed King of Tagalog Songs.

• Regine Velasquez- Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), nicknamed Asia's Songbird, is a Filipino singer and actress. Her belting voice is noted for its vocal range, power, and technical ability.

• Rocksteddy- Rocksteddy is a Filipino band of alternative rock. Their music is being tagged as ¡§happy rock¡¨. The band started on March 2003 and still in existence until this very day under 12 Stone Records.

• Rainier Castillo- Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo is an actor and a singer from the Philippines. He is known as Rainier Castillo who won the runner-up of the first batch of StarStruck. He is known for his killer smile and ala F4 hairstyle.

• Rivermaya- Rivermaya is a band of Filipino Rock, Alternative and Indie Rock, Pop and OPM. They are one of the most influential bands in the Philippines.

• Ronnie Liang- Ronnie Liang is a Filipino singer and actor. He joined the Pinoy Dream Academy and ended second runner-up only. He is considered one of the most handsome and talented singers in the Philippines.

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• Sam Milby- Samuel Lloyd Lacia Milby is a Filipino actor, singer, a model and recording artist. As a member of Star Magic, he is one of the busiest and most bankable stars today after his exposure in Pinoy Big Brother.

• Sandwich- Sandwich Pinoy Band is one of the leading bands in field of local rock bands. It is one of the hard rock bands in the Philippines since 1998.

• Shamrock- Shamrock is a famous all-male Pinoy band. They were composed of 5 talented, young musicians. They used to combine the old and the new standard of vocal proficiency mixed with the modern taste of alternative rock.

• Sheryn Regis- Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis is the given name of Sheryn Regis, a Filipina pop singer and constantly on top in the Search for the Star in a Million but ended as runner up only, next to Erik Santos in January 2004. Sheryn engages in pop, ballad, classical and rock genres.

• Spongecola- Spongecola is a popular pinoy rock band, composed of 4 talented members. It was formed in year 2002.

• Sarah Geronimo- Sarah Asher Tuazon Geronimo is the famous Filipino pop singer, actress and model. She is known as Sarah Geronimo. She won the grand prize of Philippine reality show, Star for a Night.

• Soapdish- Soapdish is a pop/rock Pinoy band composing four members. Jeff Bolivar deals with the vocals and the guitars.

• Sugarfree- Sugarfree is a band of three engaging in pop and rock genres. Its members are Kaka Quisimbing as its new drummer, Jalton Taguibao on bass and Ebe Dancel on guitars and its vocalist.

• Sharon Cuneta- Sharon Cuneta is a popular, award-winning Pinay actress, an outstanding singer, a great TV host and a convincing endorser of different commercial products and services.

• Sexbomb Girls- Sexbomb Girls is a famous band of females categorized into two: the Dancer and the Singers. He group was managed by Joy Cancio. Fomerly called as the Chicken Sandwich Dancers.

• Side A- Side A is one of the most popular bands of the Philippines. As Eraserheads to The Beatles, Side A is considered equivalent to Toto.

• South Border- South Border is a known Filipino band of op and R&B. It was formed on 1990’s. The band was considered the first Asian artist with real international potential. They were believed one of the best performers of the country.

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• The Bloomfields- The Bloomfields is a Filipino band of five energetic and young musicians. The band engages in a never-heard before ¡§Rock ¡¥n Roll¡¨. They also played alternative and punk music.

• The Dawn- The Dawn is a famous Filipino band on 1980’s. The band was considered one of the most gorgeous and most enduring band in the Philippines, changing line-up time to time.

• The Teeth- The Teeth is a famous grunge band in the Philippines. It was former on 1990’s and was known for the single, Laklak.

• Toni Gonzaga- Celestine Cruz Gonzaga is a popular Filipina host, singer and actress. She is well-known by her screen name as Toni Gonzaga, garnered the titled as Versatile Princess.

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• Vina Morales- Sharon Garcia Magdayao is a Filipina singer and actress. She is known as Vina Morales in show business. She is the sister of Shaina Magdayao.

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• Wolfgang- Wolfgang is a Filipino band of heavy metal/heavy rock/grunge ad of the Philippines. The group started around 1992. Their recognition were not just in the Philippines but also outside the country.

• Willie Revillame- Willie Buendia Revillame is a known host and singer as Willie Revillame. He hosted Magandang Tanghali Bayan and Wowowee and considered one of the most recognized Filipino personas.

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• Yasmien Kurdi- Yasmien Kurdi is a Filipina actress and singer. She won the first runner-up of the first batch of StarStruck. Thier tandem with Rainier Castillo is widely accepted by the fans.

• Yeng Constantino- Josephine Constantino is popularly known as Yeng Constantino. She was the lucky winner of the Pinoy Dream Academyƒ{ a reality TV singing search in the Philippines.

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• Zsa Zsa Padilla- Zsa Zsa Padilla is dubbed as the Philippine Divine Diva with her gorgeous looks and wonderful voice. She is the present living partner of Dolphy.

• 6 Cyclemind- 6 CycleMind (or Six Cycle Mind) is a Filipino band. Rhoneil “Ney” Dimaculangan on lead vocals, Ryan “Rye” Sarmiento on rhythm guitars and backup vocals, Carlos “Chuck” Isidro on lead guitars, Bobby “Bob” Cañamo on bass and Tito Fortunato “Tutti” Caringal on drums composes this band.

• 13 Needles- 13 Needles is a rock band residing at Antipolo, Philippines. Its genre ranges from Rock to Rock General.

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