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Raymond Manalo, (born "Raymond Manaloto Manalo" August 1, 1983 in Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines) is a Filipino singer, and the runner up to Rachelle Ann Go of the program Search for a Star produced by Viva Television and co-produced and broadcast by GMA Network in 2003 to 2004.
Early life and career
Raised in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, Raymond Manalo was an active choir member in school. His mother is Cynthia Manaloto-Manalo and his father is Orlando De Leon Manalo. He has two siblings Cristine Joy Manalo-Lao, and Edralyn Manalo.
Raymond was a member of Holy Angel Music Club and became its founding president during his high school year at Holy Angel University. He is a totally self-taught musician.
During his college days, Raymond was granted a scholarship for joining the Angelite Musical Ambassador. He took up Financial Accounting at Holy Angel University in Angeles City, where in his in third year college he stopped to join the Search for a Star.
Before he joined the competition, Raymond was a member of a boy band called DNA, of which Erik Santos was also a member of the group.
After the competition, Raymond signed a contract with Viva Recording. Ever since he emerged as runner-up to Rachelle Ann Go in Search For A Star, people have been waiting for Raymond Manalo to make his own push toward stardom. Raymond has finally come into his own with the release of his debut album, entitled Faithfully, under Viva Records. The album contains Raymond's revival of Kung Alam Ko Lang, which was a big hit for Toni Daya in the early '90s. The song, which is the album's carrier single, has been getting very good airplay, making people wonder who the singer is. Imagine their surprise upon finding out that it was none other than Raymond himself! Yet even as he is making waves in Manila, Raymond is one person who never forgets to go back to his roots. When he's not so busy, he goes home to Pampanga to touch base with friends and family.
Soon after he decided to continue and finish his studies in Manila. He graduated with the degree in Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management on September 2007 at the Asian Institute for Distance Education located in Makati City, Philippines.
Discography
| Date of release | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Faithfully Viva Records |
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RECORDINGS
- Raymond Manalo, Faithfully
- Search for a Star Album
- Night of the Champions Album
- Return of the Champions Album
- George Canseco Album
Television
| Year | Title | Character | Genre | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Search for a Star | as himself | Reality; Music | GMA 7 |
| 2004–present | ASAP | as himself | Musical Variety | ABS-CBN 2 |
| 2016 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Michael | Supporting cast | GMA 7 |
Achievements
- 1st Runner Up, Search for a Star
- Aliw Awards’ Concert of the Year, Night of the Champions
Concerts
CONCERTS 2009
*UPCOMING October *2 - Sheryn Regis US Concert Tour, San Diego, CA
September
- 5 - Sheryn Regis US Concert Tour, Kodiak, AK
- 6 - Sheryn Regis US Concert Tour, Achorage, AK
- 11 - Sheryn Regis US Concert Tour, Juneau, AK
- 12 - Sheryn Regis US Concert Tour, Ketchikan, AK
- 19 - Sheryn Regis US Concert Tour, Hanford, CA
CONCERT 2007
October
- You & Me U.S. Tour 2007 with Rachelle Ann Go and Christian Bautista
September
- 1 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Los Angeles, CA
- 7 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Jacksonville, FL
- 8 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Washington, DC
- 14 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Chicago, IL
- 15 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, New York City, NY
- 21 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Juneau, AK
- 22 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Kodiak, AK
August
- 18 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Dayton, OH
- 19 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Henderson, NV
- 24 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, Bakersfield, CA
- 25 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, San Jose, CA
- 31 - Sarah in Motion Tour 2007, San Diego, CA
APRIL
- You & Me U.S. Tour 2007 with Rachelle Ann Go and Christian Bautista
CONCERTS 2006
May
- 12- Night of the Champions, Alaska, USA
April
- 14- Night of the Champions, Vancouver, Canada
- 15 - Night of the Champions, Edmonton, Canada
- 21 - Night of the Champions, Winnipeg, Canada
- 23 - Night of the Champions, Toronto, Canada
CONCERT 2005
August
- 19 - Night of the Champions, Melbourne, Australia
- 21 - Night of the Champions, Sydney, Australia
June
- 3 - Return of the Champions,San Jose
- 4 - Return of the Champions, San Francisco
- 5 - Return of the Champions, Seattle
- 11 - Return of the Champions, Los Angeles
- 12 - Return of the Champions, Las Vegas
- 17 - Return of the Champions, San Diego
- 19 - Return of the Champions, Honolulu
- 20 - Return of the Champions, Maui
May
- 21 - Return of the Champions, Washington
- 22 - Return of the Champions, New York
- 28 - Return of the Champions, Chicago
Night of the Champions National Tour
- 2004 - 2005
CONCERTS 2004
November
- 19 -Pinoy Idols, Araneta Coliseum
August
- 13 - Night of the Champions, The Repeat, Araneta Coliseum
July
- 3 - Night of the Champions,Araneta Coliseum
June
- 25-26 - Popstars Concert, Tuguegarao, Isabelam
January
- 20-23 - Night of the Champions, Guam