Jonalyn Viray

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Jonalyn Viray
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Viray singing at Music Museum during "Fearless" concert, wearing a Nat Manilag haute couture gown
Background information
Birth name Jonalyn Roxas Viray
Also known as The Philippines' Fearless Diva and Soul Princess
Born (1989-11-15) November 15, 1989 (age 34)[1]
Origin Pioduran, Albay, Philippines[1]
Genres Pop ballad, R&B, soul.
Occupation(s) Singer, Actress
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2005–2015
Labels GMA Records
CREATIVE MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT

Jonalyn Roxas Viray (born November 15, 1989[1] in Marikina City, Philippines[1]) is a Filipina singer and an occasional actress[2] She is a member of a trio named La Diva, along with Maricris Garcia and Aicelle Santos. She is also a cast of the Sunday variety show Sunday All Stars. Her single 'Help Me Get Over' named as the 'Song of the Year' at the 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music.[3]

Early life

Born on November 15, 1989,[4] Jonalyn is the eldest of 4 kids from Pio Duran.[4] She started joining singing contests on an early age.[5] She has won first runner-up in "Birit Bulilit" of IBC 13 as a child[5] and in MTB Teen Pop Star[5] wherein her winning piece was Mariah Carey’s Never Too Far.[5] Growing up, Jonalyn, much like any aspiring singer, and actress admired Mariah Carey, Regine Velasquez, Whitney Houston, Kyla, and Beyoncé.[4][6] Viray cites Kyla as another idol saying she "inspired [her] to get up there and do what [she] did."

Pinoy Pop Superstar

Viray was 15 years of age back then when she competed at the singing competition Pinoy Pop Superstar held by the local television station GMA 7. She emerged as the weekly champion after singing a Whitney Houston hit song Run to You. She also sang Reflection, I Have Nothing and Never Too Far on the consecutive weeks, and after four consecutive weeks of being weekly champion, she then qualified to the grand finals.

In the grand finals, the eight grand contenders wore identical attire: the men in black suits with red shirts; and the women in red gowns. They sang their own respective songs as the UP Concert Chorus, dressed in black, and carrying lighted white balloons, provided the background. MC Monterola and Jonalyn Viray had a back-to-back performance, MC singing "Through the Fire" and Jonalyn "It Might Be You". Kristel Astor sang "If You Dont Know Me By Now", Philbert de Torres did "Once There was a Love", Sheila Ferreri gave an impressive rendition of Eva Eugenios' "Tukso", Charmaine Piamonte sang "I Believe", Brenan Espartinez sang "Home" and Michael Garcia sang "If You're Not the One".

From the eight were chosen the Top Four: Jonalyn Viray, Michael Garcia, Charmaine Piamonte and Brenan Espartinez. Michael was as cool, smooth and confident in singing "She's Out of My Life" and Charmaine was equally at ease and cool in singing her song. Jonalyn was in her best elements as she sang "Run to You" by Whitney Houston. Brenan was also confident and remarkable as he sang his song "Careless Whisper".

From the Top Four, Michael and Charmaine were eliminated to give way to the Top Two, Jonalyn and Brenan who then delivered their own versions of the Pinoy Pop Superstar theme song "The Miracle." Jonalyn then beat Espartinez and was declared the first ever grand champion of Pinoy Pop Superstar.

For winning the title of "Pinoy Pop Superstar", Jonalyn won 1 million pesos in cash and became the owner of a Futura Classic house and lot developed by Filinvest and a brand-new Toyota Innova. She also won an exclusive one-year contract with GMA Records, the recording arm of GMA Network, and received 100,000 pesos worth of Belo Medical services, plus gift certificates worth 50,000 pesos from Gandang Ricky Reyes.[7]

La Diva

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Viray in 2012

In May 2008, it was confirmed that GMA Artist Center would be forming a female music trio called La Diva. With its “Three of a Kind” segment, the musical variety show gets ready to introduce a new generation of divas. Member Jonalyn Viray notes that a meeting for the creation of La Diva was held in January that year, with the stipulation that each member of the group would still keep their own identity, and their solo career. While the three ladies of La Diva are uncertain of how the group was formed, the combining factor is that each of them came from the singing competition, Pinoy Pop Superstar. Jonalyn Viray and Maricris Garcia were the Grand Champions of the first and third seasons respectively, and Aicelle Santos was the runner-up of the second season.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Label Released Certification
Pinoy Pop Superstar: The Finalists [8] GMA Records 2005 Certified Platinum Record
On My Own [8] GMA Records 2005 Certified Gold Record
La Diva [8] GMA Records 2010
Jonalyn Viray Creative Media Entertainment 2013

Singles

Title Original soundtrack of Album
Ay, Amor! [8] Rosalinda La Diva
Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig [8] Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang La Diva
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan[8] Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan La Diva
Maging Akin Ka Lamang [8] Maging Akin Ka Lamang None
Mahawi Man ang Ulap[8] Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap None
Ang Mundo Ko'y Ikaw[8] Bakekang None
Ikaw Nga[8] Mulawin None
Di na Mag-iisa[8] Darna None
Help Me Get Over[8] My Husband's Lover Jonalyn Viray
Sa Piling Mo[8] Lola Jonalyn Viray
Nakita Kang Muli[citation needed] Padam Padam: The Music of Their Hearts Jonalyn Viray
Tanging Ika'y Mamahalin Innamorata None
Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? None

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
1996 Birit Bulilit[8] Herself-1st Runner Up IBC 13
1998 MTB Teen Star[8] Herself-1st Runner Up ABS-CBN
2005–2008 Pinoy Pop Superstar[8] Herself-Champion GMA
2005–2010 SOP Rules[8] Herself GMA
2005 My Guardian Abby[8] Guest QTV 11 (now GMA News TV)
2006 I Luv NY[8] Jenny de Castro GMA
2009 SOP Fully Charged[8] Herself GMA
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself GMA
2012 My Daddy Dearest[8] Guest Singer GMA
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Herself/Performer GMA
2013 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Guest GMA
2013 Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Herself GMA
2014 Cattleya Herself GMA
2015 Sarap Diva Herself GMA

Other TV Appearances


References

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  3. ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/379400/showbiz/chikaminute/my-husband-s-lover-ending-theme-by-jonalyn-viray-named-song-of-the-year-at-star-awards
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