Champ Lui Pio
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Arthur Bernard Dolino Lui Pio is a solo-artist and former guitarist and vocalist of the now-disbanded band Hale
. He is publicly recognized by the name "Champ" or "Champ Lui-Pio".
, Philippines
. During his youth, he was enrolled in Marymount School and then took up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major) at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
. He has a sibling named Christian Lui-Pio, who was featured in Hale
's music video of their single Kahit Pa and nominated winner of MYX VJ Search
2008. Arthur is also the son of a widely-respected musician Nonoy Tan of the former band Wadab in the 80s.
as guitarist and vocalist. As a group, the band managed to spawn 4 mainstream albums and 18 mainstream singles, together with 2 jingles meant to promote Nescafé
and Close-Up. He also helped established the Treehouse Productions whose sole purpose is to help the needy children suffering from mental and physical illnesses through music. Other musical acts eventually signed up for Treehouse Productions to help achieve the band's purpose and objectives.
On August 6, 2010, Arthur, together with the band, publicly announced that they had no more plans in producing more music as a band and therefore disband. This development came after Arthur himself announced his intention to start a solo music career and as an actor.
so he could push on with his embarkment as an actor.
As a solo artist, his debut album Synergy
is expected to be released sometime on late-2010. The song Hanging Habagat was released on October 19, 2010 and will serve as a physical carrier single of the album simultaneous to the release of its music video. Other singles that followed were Sa 'Yo Lang (feat. Julianne Tarroja
) and "Sari-Saring Kwento" (feat. Gloc-9
and Noel Cabangon).
Lui-Pio established an independent local music label Mecca Music in early-2011. Somedaydream was the first to sign up to the label as mainstream contract artist.
2006 – Twilight
2008 – Above, Over And Beyond
2009 – Kundiman
Hale (band)
Hale was an alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines. The group consisted of Champ Lui Pio, Roll Martinez, Sheldon Gellada, and Paolo Santiago.- Formation :...
. He is publicly recognized by the name "Champ" or "Champ Lui-Pio".
Background
Arthur was born on February 8, 1982 in Quezon CityQuezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines
Philippines
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...
. During his youth, he was enrolled in Marymount School and then took up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major) at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde is a private Catholic college in the Malate district of Manila, Philippines. The main campus is along Taft Avenue, with two campuses along Pablo Ocampo Street and Arellano Avenue...
. He has a sibling named Christian Lui-Pio, who was featured in Hale
Hale (band)
Hale was an alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines. The group consisted of Champ Lui Pio, Roll Martinez, Sheldon Gellada, and Paolo Santiago.- Formation :...
's music video of their single Kahit Pa and nominated winner of MYX VJ Search
Myx VJ Search
The MYX VJ Search is a special competition held annually by MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines. It gives young people the chance to fulfill their dreams of becoming the next MYX VJ....
2008. Arthur is also the son of a widely-respected musician Nonoy Tan of the former band Wadab in the 80s.
Hale (2004 – 2010)
In 2004, Arthur joined HaleHale (band)
Hale was an alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines. The group consisted of Champ Lui Pio, Roll Martinez, Sheldon Gellada, and Paolo Santiago.- Formation :...
as guitarist and vocalist. As a group, the band managed to spawn 4 mainstream albums and 18 mainstream singles, together with 2 jingles meant to promote Nescafé
Nescafé
Nescafé is a brand of instant coffee made by Nestlé. It comes in the form of many different products. The name is a portmanteau of the words "Nestlé" and "café". Nestlé's flagship powdered coffee product was introduced in Switzerland on April 1, 1938 after being developed for seven or eight years...
and Close-Up. He also helped established the Treehouse Productions whose sole purpose is to help the needy children suffering from mental and physical illnesses through music. Other musical acts eventually signed up for Treehouse Productions to help achieve the band's purpose and objectives.
On August 6, 2010, Arthur, together with the band, publicly announced that they had no more plans in producing more music as a band and therefore disband. This development came after Arthur himself announced his intention to start a solo music career and as an actor.
Solo career (2010 – present)
Currently, he is now signed under local film conglomerate VIVA FilmsVIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
so he could push on with his embarkment as an actor.
As a solo artist, his debut album Synergy
Synergy (Champ Lui-Pio album)
- Track listing and durations :...
is expected to be released sometime on late-2010. The song Hanging Habagat was released on October 19, 2010 and will serve as a physical carrier single of the album simultaneous to the release of its music video. Other singles that followed were Sa 'Yo Lang (feat. Julianne Tarroja
Julianne Tarroja
Julianne Tarroja is a Filipina singer-songwriter.-Studio Album:*Grateful 1. Tulak Ng Bibig [Music & Lyrics by: Julianne Tarroja]2. Grateful [Music & Lyrics by: Julianne Tarroja]...
) and "Sari-Saring Kwento" (feat. Gloc-9
Gloc-9
Aristotle Pollisco , better known by his stage name Gloc-9, is an Awit Award-winning Filipino rapper. His fast-flowing vocal style has made him one of the most successful hip-hop artists in the Philippines...
and Noel Cabangon).
Lui-Pio established an independent local music label Mecca Music in early-2011. Somedaydream was the first to sign up to the label as mainstream contract artist.
With Hale
2005 – HaleHale (album)
- Credits :All songs written and performed by HaleExecutive Producer: Christopher SyProduced by Russell Eustaguio & Kiko GuevarraLabel Manager: Ethel CachaperoAll instruments recorded by Angee Rozul at Tracks Recording Studio...
2006 – Twilight
2008 – Above, Over And Beyond
Above, Over And Beyond
- References :...
2009 – Kundiman
Kundiman (Hale album)
-Track listing:...
- For a full, detailed list, see: Hale discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album Title | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Synergy Synergy (Champ Lui-Pio album) - Track listing and durations :...
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hanging Habagat | Synergy Synergy (Champ Lui-Pio album) - Track listing and durations :... |
| 2011 | Sa 'Yo Lang (Feat. Julianne Tarroja Julianne Tarroja Julianne Tarroja is a Filipina singer-songwriter.-Studio Album:*Grateful 1. Tulak Ng Bibig [Music & Lyrics by: Julianne Tarroja]2. Grateful [Music & Lyrics by: Julianne Tarroja]... ) |
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| Sari-Saring Kwento (Feat. Gloc-9 Gloc-9 Aristotle Pollisco , better known by his stage name Gloc-9, is an Awit Award-winning Filipino rapper. His fast-flowing vocal style has made him one of the most successful hip-hop artists in the Philippines... and Noel Cabangon) |
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