Amber Rowley
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Amber Alejo Rowley Davis (born July 29, 1985, Mesa
, Arizona
), simply known as Amber, is a Filipino-American singer.
. There she learned more about her mother's heritage and her passion for music. She was featured in commercials for Goya, Hi-C and Aji-no-moto, and was regular visitor in That's Entertainment
. She was also regular in "Pen-Pen de Sarapen", a children's show broadcasted on RPN 9
.
, California
to pursue her singing career. She was background vocalist to singers Hilary Duff
and Kashiff. In 2004 she signed with W.A.R. Entertainment for two singles for the movie soundtrack Playa's Ball. After that she moved to Osaka
, Japan
to become lead vocalist of rock
and hip hop
show "Enwhy" at Universal Studios Japan
.
After her contract with Universal, she signed with VIVA Records
. Her debut album Feel Good Music was released in June 2006. Her debut album contained her song "Manila", which became a hit in the Philippines. It topped both the radio and video charts.
Amber left VIVA Records and has recently changed her name to Amber Davis. In 2007, she released a self-titled album under Bellhaus Entertainment. Singles from this album include "Radio", a partial cover of Donna Summer
's "On The Radio", and a mid-tempo R&B ballad called "Back Into You", both of which has received considerable amount of radio airplay. "Back Into You" became the first OPM song to reach No.1 on mainstream radio in 2007. Amber's videos for both "Radio" and "Back Into You" have been some of the most requested videos in the Philippines, and is also in the top 10 most downloaded ringtones.
Amber was awarded the Awit Award for Best New Female Recording Artist in 2007 and became a host for MYX
, ABS-CBN Global's music channel in the United States, hosting their Asian music video show "Music Bang".
Amber is married to her producer Marcus Davis Jr.
Mesa, Arizona
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
), simply known as Amber, is a Filipino-American singer.
Early life
Amber was born to Gary and Cecilia Rowley. She has 7 siblings, 2 sisters, Hershey Lyn Rowley Long (married to Brent Long), Misty Blue Rowley Handley (married to Daniel Handley), and 5 brothers Gary James Rowley, Jeffrey Rowley (married to Tegan Rowley), John Rowley, Joseph Rowley, and Jason Rowley. At the age of five, Amber and her parents moved to the PhilippinesPhilippines
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...
. There she learned more about her mother's heritage and her passion for music. She was featured in commercials for Goya, Hi-C and Aji-no-moto, and was regular visitor in That's Entertainment
That's Entertainment (TV series)
That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German...
. She was also regular in "Pen-Pen de Sarapen", a children's show broadcasted on RPN 9
Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
.
2000s
After high school, she moved to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, 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...
to pursue her singing career. She was background vocalist to singers Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
and Kashiff. In 2004 she signed with W.A.R. Entertainment for two singles for the movie soundtrack Playa's Ball. After that she moved to Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to become lead vocalist of rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
show "Enwhy" at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan
, located in Osaka, is one of four Universal Studios theme parks, owned and operated by USJ Co., Ltd. . The park is similar to Universal Orlando Resort, since it contains many of the same rides. Most visitors are Japanese tourists or tourists from other Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong,...
.
After her contract with Universal, she signed with VIVA Records
Viva Records (Philippines)
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
. Her debut album Feel Good Music was released in June 2006. Her debut album contained her song "Manila", which became a hit in the Philippines. It topped both the radio and video charts.
Amber left VIVA Records and has recently changed her name to Amber Davis. In 2007, she released a self-titled album under Bellhaus Entertainment. Singles from this album include "Radio", a partial cover of Donna Summer
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines , known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach...
's "On The Radio", and a mid-tempo R&B ballad called "Back Into You", both of which has received considerable amount of radio airplay. "Back Into You" became the first OPM song to reach No.1 on mainstream radio in 2007. Amber's videos for both "Radio" and "Back Into You" have been some of the most requested videos in the Philippines, and is also in the top 10 most downloaded ringtones.
Amber was awarded the Awit Award for Best New Female Recording Artist in 2007 and became a host for 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....
, ABS-CBN Global's music channel in the United States, hosting their Asian music video show "Music Bang".
Amber is married to her producer Marcus Davis Jr.
Studio albums
- Feel Good Music (2006; Viva RecordsViva Records (Philippines)VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
) - Amber Davis (2007; FMAP Music)
Awards
- 2007 Awit Award- Best Performance By A New Female Recording Artist
- 2007 RX 93.1- Artist of The Year
- 2007 RX 93.1- OPM Song of The Year
- 2010 Urban Music Awards- Best Female R&B Artist
- 2010 Urban Music Awards- Best Original Song
- 2010 Urban Music Awards- Best Remake "Spend My Life With You" Thor feat. Amber
- 2011 Urban Music Awards- Best Female R&B Artist
- 2011 Urban Music Awards- Female Style Icon