Elmo Magalona
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Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona, better known as simply Elmo Magalona (born April 27, 1994 in Manila
, Philippines
) is a Filipino
actor
and singer. He is the sixth (of eight) child of Francis Magalona
.
, Philippines
. His parents are Francis Magalona
and Pia Arroyo-Magalona and his grandparents are the actors Pancho Magalona
and Tita Duran
. His sisters, Maxene Magalona
and Saab Magalona
, are also showbiz personalities. His other siblings are Unna, Niccolo, Frank, Arkin, Clara.
. He reappeared on his father's album five years later on FreeMan 2. Magalona appeared in a noodle commercial called "Lucky Me Supreme" along with his father.
Magalona appears on GMA Network
's variety show Party Pilipinas
as a regular performer and host. In 2010 Magalona joined the cast of the GMA's television pilot Bantatay
as a series regular. He also appeared in the fantasy series Kaya ng Powers in a recurring role. He had recently been included as a series regular of Pilyang Kerubin
. Magalona guest hosted the reality children's show, "Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition
.
Magalona is famous for the JuliElmo loveteam opposite Julie Anne San Jose
. He appeared in the short film Red Mask Triology and the rap musical "Elmo and Julie Anne: A Wazak Love Story", based on William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" with Julie.
He was joined by Sam Concepcion
as opening act for Miley Cyrus
one night concert in Manila.
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Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, 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...
) is a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and singer. He is the sixth (of eight) child of Francis Magalona
Francis Magalona
Francis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...
.
Personal life
Magalona was born in ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, 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...
. His parents are Francis Magalona
Francis Magalona
Francis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...
and Pia Arroyo-Magalona and his grandparents are the actors Pancho Magalona
Pancho Magalona
Enrique "Pancho" Magalona, Jr. — was a Philippine actor from the 1940s to the 1970s.-Early life:Born Enrique Gayoso Magalona, Jr. on 1921 in the southern Philippine province of Negros Occidental and was the son of Philippine Senator Enrique B. Magalona, Sr.-Personal life:Pancho and his real life...
and Tita Duran
Tita Duran
Teresita "Tita Durán" Durango was a Filipina film actress who began as a child actress. She was the first ever successful child star of Philippine cinema.Actor Pancho Magalona was her husband...
. His sisters, Maxene Magalona
Maxene Magalona
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipina actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife.-Personal life:...
and Saab Magalona
Saab Magalona
Maria Isabella Simone Arroyo Magalona or known as Saab Magalona is a Filipina actress who started in the TV5 youth-oriented drama series Lipgloss...
, are also showbiz personalities. His other siblings are Unna, Niccolo, Frank, Arkin, Clara.
Education
Magalona spent most of his school years at Montessori Integrated School of Antipolo where he graduated elementary and high school. He hasn't enrolled in college yet because he's too busy focusing on his showbiz career.Career
Elmo Magalona's first appearance on the Pinoy hiphop/rock scene was when he was six months old being featured on the cover of FreeManFreeman (Francis Magalona album)
Freeman was Francis Magalona's fifth album, released in 1995 by BMG Records Inc, Musiko Records. It was Magalona's first outing with the BMG label, having left his previous label, Octo Arts, in 1994. Its release firmly established Magalona's legitimacy in the Pinoy rock scene...
. He reappeared on his father's album five years later on FreeMan 2. Magalona appeared in a noodle commercial called "Lucky Me Supreme" along with his father.
Magalona appears on GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
's variety show Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...
as a regular performer and host. In 2010 Magalona joined the cast of the GMA's television pilot Bantatay
Bantatay
Bantatay or The Guardian is a drama-comedy-fantasy series from GMA Network featuring Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra. The show premiered on September 20, 2010 replacing Langit Sa Piling Mo. The show also airs on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide which premiered two days...
as a series regular. He also appeared in the fantasy series Kaya ng Powers in a recurring role. He had recently been included as a series regular of Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010...
. Magalona guest hosted the reality children's show, "Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition
Kap's Amazing Stories
Kap's Amazing Stories is an informative and educational TV program from GMA Network. It began airing on August 19, 2007. The show features clips from National Geographic's Most Amazing and Astonishing Moments, Totally Wild, truTV's Most Daring & BBC's Life. It is hosted and narrated by Sen...
.
Magalona is famous for the JuliElmo loveteam opposite Julie Anne San Jose
Julie Anne San Jose
Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose in Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines is a Filipina singer and actress who is a contract artist of GMA Network. Currently, she is a regular freshman student at Angelicum College – Quezon City...
. He appeared in the short film Red Mask Triology and the rap musical "Elmo and Julie Anne: A Wazak Love Story", based on William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" with Julie.
He was joined by Sam Concepcion
Sam Concepcion
Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion born on October 17, 1992 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, host and model. He emerged as the winner for the Big Division of Little Big Star's Season 1 in April 2006. He is under STAGES and ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Personal life:Concepcion was...
as opening act for Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
one night concert in Manila.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Daldalita Daldalita Daldalita is a Philippine drama-fantasy-musical TV series produced by GMA Network. It stars child actress Jillian Ward in the title role, with Ogie Alcasid, Manilyn Reynes, Rufa Mae Quinto, love team Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose and with the special participation of 90's hit... |
Gino | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series) Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series) Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a remake of the 2001 primetime television series of the same title. Produced by GMA Network, the 2011 version stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin and directed by Roderick Lindayag... |
Young Ferdinand | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Reel Love Reel Love Reel Love is a Philippine drama anthology and romantic television show produced by GMA Network. It premiered with its first episode "Tween Hearts" on September 26 on GMA Network ,.-Tween Hearts:... :Tween Hearts Tween Hearts Tween Hearts is a Filipino drama series created by GMA Network featuring an ensemble cast. The series premiered on September 26, 2010. It is the first episode of Reel Love. The show has been renewed three times and starting September 11, 2011, the show will be on its fourth season until next year... |
Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Andres de Saya | Bryan | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... Elmo and Julie Anne: A Wazak Love Story |
Elmo Montero | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Maynila Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every... |
Santi | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Bantatay Bantatay Bantatay or The Guardian is a drama-comedy-fantasy series from GMA Network featuring Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra. The show premiered on September 20, 2010 replacing Langit Sa Piling Mo. The show also airs on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide which premiered two days... |
Artie | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Charice: Home for Valentine's Charice: Home for Valentine's Charice: Home for Valentine's is a TV Special produced by GMA Network for this Valentine's Day it was supposed to shoot Charice: Home for Christmas last November but it had to be postponed because she was sick with the stomach flu.-External links:**... |
Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Maynila Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every... |
Rain | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Maynila Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every... |
Joey | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2010 | Kaya ng Powers | Gustin Powers | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... Red Mask |
Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Pilyang Kerubin Pilyang Kerubin Pilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010... |
Aaron Alejandrino | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition Kap's Amazing Stories Kap's Amazing Stories is an informative and educational TV program from GMA Network. It began airing on August 19, 2007. The show features clips from National Geographic's Most Amazing and Astonishing Moments, Totally Wild, truTV's Most Daring & BBC's Life. It is hosted and narrated by Sen... |
Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... |
Performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2009 | Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people... |
Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
TV Guestings
| Year | Title | Network |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards NU Rock Awards The NU Rock Awards was an annual recognition program sponsored from 1994 to 2010 by the defunct Metro Manila based radio station NU 107.1. 1994 saw the birth of what is to become the biggest annual gathering of the finest rock musicians in the country—the NU 107 Rock Awards! The very first NU 107... |
NU 107 NU 107 NU107 was the flagship radio station of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. The station's last studio was located at the ground floor, AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.... |
| 2010 | Ka-Blog! Ka-Blog! Ka-Blog! is an informative teen-oriented television show in the Philippines hosted by Andrea Torres, Mico Aytona and Monica Verallo. The show tackles about anything and everything about adolescent life and how to deal with the triumphs and challenges of adolescence.The word "Ka-Blog" was first... |
GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Sweet Life | QTV QTV QTV of the Apollo Little Joe II rocket was the first test flight in 1963.-Objectives:The Little Joe II Qualification Test Vehicle was launched on its first flight from White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Area # 3... |
| 2010 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman is a late night variety show aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network. The show became popular due to its tagline "Walang Tulugan" as the program airs at midnight. -Early years:The show was originally titled as "Master Showman Presents"... |
GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Showbiz Central Showbiz Central Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run... |
GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010-2011 | Eat Bulaga | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Pop Talk | QTV QTV QTV of the Apollo Little Joe II rocket was the first test flight in 1963.-Objectives:The Little Joe II Qualification Test Vehicle was launched on its first flight from White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Area # 3... |
| 2011 | Myx Music Awards Myx Music Awards The MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging.... |
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.... |
| 2011 | Sabadabadog Sabadabadog Sabadabadog is a weekly kid-oriented and educational TV program made for Filipino preschoolers, aged three to six years old. It is hosted by Tonipet Gaba, former host of the program, Art Angel and Arkin Magalona , along with the show's four mascots.... |
GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Startalk Startalk Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz-oriented television talk show in the Philippines aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB. It is hosted by Butch Francisco, Joey de Leon, Ricky Lo and Lolit Solis.-History:... |
GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Comedy Bar Comedy Bar Comedy Bar was a Philippine live comedy television series produced by GMA Network, hosted by Eugene Domingo, Allan K and Fabio Ide, replacing Cool Center. The show also seeks to discover new comedians through its live auditions.- Hosts :... |
GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Mrs. Recto | Ryan Christian Recto |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Enzo |
| 2012 | Just One Summer |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007 | One Look (by: KJWAN) | Himself (drummer) | OPM Records |
Album
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
| 2010 | In Love and War | Collaborated with Ely Buendia Ely Buendía Eleandre Basiño Buendia, popularly known as Ely Buendia, and also once adopting the stage name, Jesus "Dizzy" Ventura, is a Filipino writer and musician who gained fame as guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist in the popular Pinoy rock band The Eraserheads... on behalf of Francis M |
Sony Music |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 soundtrack | Himself | GMA Records GMA Records GMA Records, created in the last quarter of 2003, is a records company that releases music albums, and many of the albums have been platinum and gold record award albums. In 2005 GMA Records released a film titled "Let the Love Begin" on DVD and VCD, and when that was such a success they succeeded... |
Concert
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Candy Mag Fair | Candy Cutie |
| 2011 | Miley Cyrus Concert | Front Act |
| 2011 | JAPS Mini Concert | Special Guest |
| 2011 | Candies Fashion Show | Performer |
| 2011 | Tatak Edsa 25 | Performer |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Critic | Category | Award |
| 2010 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male Personality | Nominated |
| 2011 | Guillermo Mendoza Foundation Awards | Most Promising Love Team Of 2010 (with Julie Anne San Jose) | Winner |
| 2011 | 24th Aliw Awards | Best Teen Male Performer | Winner |
| 2011 | 2011 Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor (Andres de Saya Andres de Saya Andres de Saya is a weekly sitcom of GMA Network starring Cesar Montano and Iza Calzado. It is a TV remake of comic novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It premiered on May 28, 2011 in the Philippines, replacing Mind Masters time slot. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on June 4 ; June 5 , one week after... ) |
Nominated |
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