Iya Villania
Encyclopedia
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía (born 29 June 1986, Camperdown, New South Wales
, Australia), better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian
actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls
and as a VJ for MYX
music channel.
, Villania began to sing at an early age.
's youth-oriented program "Click" as Syd. She appeared in the afternoon drama series "Walang Hanggan". In 2004, she transferred to GMA 7's rival network, ABS-CBN
, to accept a VJ job offered by its music channel subsidiary, MYX
, and an acting role for another youth-oriented show, "Seasons of Love". In 2005, she was chosen to co-host the daily noontime show, Wowowee
, and the variety show, ASAP Mania. In 2006, Villania began hosting a lifestyle show, Us Girls
, for Studio 23
and a reality-dance show, U Can Dance
. In 2007, she again hosted for the season 2 of U Can Dance
and was appeared in the fantaserye Lastikman
. In between, Villania was given numerous TV guestings for shows like Komiks, Love Spell and Your Song. She was also given the opportunity to play in Deal or No Deal
and Wheel of Fortune
. In 2008, she appeared in GMA-7 show Maynila she hosted for TV5
's Mysmatch, a reality-dating show, and OMG!, a reality-celebrity game show. In 2009, she appeared in ABS-CBN
's Korean telenovela remake, Only You
, as Trixie. She also appeared on ABS-CBN
's Precious Hearts Romances Presents
: Kristine
as Scarlet.
. Her debut movie, "A Beautiful Life," released in 2004, was directed by Gil Portes. In the same year, she was nominated for best supporting actress in the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival for the war drama movie "Aishite Imasu 1941" under director, Joel Lamangan. In 2005, she played an all-powerful nature fairy for Imus Productions' "Exodus: Tales of the Enchanted Kingdom". In the summer of 2006, Villania acted her first horror-flick, "Pamahiin
". In 2007, she played a cameo role in the romantic movie "Paano Kita Iibigin
". In 2009, she was among the cast for GMA Film's valentine movie "When I Met U
". In the same year, Villania was again casted by Regal Films to be part of their Metro Manila Film Festival movie entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll XI.
, based on the 1983 movie of the same name. She auditioned for the role of Ariel, the rebellious pastor's daughter. In 2010, she took up here second theater stint by playing the role of Julia (played by Drew Barrymore in the movie version) for 9 Works Theatrical's The Wedding Singer.
. In 2005, she had a singing duet with Ogie Alcasid
in his Valentine concert. Beside singing for most of her part in Footloose The Musical, she recorded "Almost Paradise" with Jay-R
which became the carrier song for the musical's album release. In 2006, in-line with her endorsement for ROSE Online
, she recorded the game's carrier single "Good To Be Me" and performed it during the game's official launching. In 2008, her studio album "Finally!
" was released by Viva Records with "My First Broken Heart" as the carrier single.
Camperdown, New South Wales
Camperdown is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Camperdown is located 4 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district and is part of the Inner West region...
, Australia), better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian
Filipino-Australian
Filipino Australians, Fil-Aus or Filos are Australians of Filipino ancestry. Filipino-Australians are the fifth-largest subgroup of the Overseas Filipinos. According to the 2006 census, there are over 160,374 Filipino Australians...
actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls
Us Girls (Philippine TV program)
Us Girls is a weekly lifestyle magazine show in the Philippines hosted by Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, and Angel Aquino, which airs every Sunday night on Studio 23.-External links:*...
and as a VJ 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....
music channel.
Early life
Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney. Her parents, Ray and Elena Villanía, are of Filipino descent. She has two elder sisters named Rhoda and Sheila. She learned to play the piano at age 8. Influenced by her dad's fondness for karaokeKaraoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
, Villania began to sing at an early age.
Television
Villania's first TV appearance was via IBC-13's Game Channel, an interactive texting game show. While hosting for the show, she was offered to join the cast of GMA 7GMA 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 youth-oriented program "Click" as Syd. She appeared in the afternoon drama series "Walang Hanggan". In 2004, she transferred to GMA 7's rival network, ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
, to accept a VJ job offered by its music channel subsidiary, 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....
, and an acting role for another youth-oriented show, "Seasons of Love". In 2005, she was chosen to co-host the daily noontime show, Wowowee
Wowowee
Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...
, and the variety show, ASAP Mania. In 2006, Villania began hosting a lifestyle show, Us Girls
Us Girls (Philippine TV program)
Us Girls is a weekly lifestyle magazine show in the Philippines hosted by Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, and Angel Aquino, which airs every Sunday night on Studio 23.-External links:*...
, for Studio 23
Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
and a reality-dance show, U Can Dance
U Can Dance
U Can Dance is a reality dance competition TV program in ABS-CBN hosted by Iya Villania and Derek Ramsay.-Hosts Information:Iya Villania – this popular young celebrity was discovered in a singing competition in Australia. Ever since relocating here in the Philippines, Iya has been successful at...
. In 2007, she again hosted for the season 2 of U Can Dance
U Can Dance
U Can Dance is a reality dance competition TV program in ABS-CBN hosted by Iya Villania and Derek Ramsay.-Hosts Information:Iya Villania – this popular young celebrity was discovered in a singing competition in Australia. Ever since relocating here in the Philippines, Iya has been successful at...
and was appeared in the fantaserye Lastikman
Lastikman (TV series)
Lastikman is an action, dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo's comic book character bearing the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN on September 24, 2007. Vhong Navarro played the title role. The story follows Miguel who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet...
. In between, Villania was given numerous TV guestings for shows like Komiks, Love Spell and Your Song. She was also given the opportunity to play in Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal is the name of several closely related television game shows, the first of which was the Dutch Miljoenenjacht produced by Dutch producer Endemol. It is played with up to 26 cases with certain sums of money...
and Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune (Philippine game show)
There are two Philippine versions of Wheel of Fortune. The first was aired on ABC-5 aired from October 2001 to October 2002. It was hosted by Rustom Padilla and Victoria London...
. In 2008, she appeared in GMA-7 show Maynila she hosted for TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
's Mysmatch, a reality-dating show, and OMG!, a reality-celebrity game show. In 2009, she appeared in ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's Korean telenovela remake, Only You
Only You (Philippine TV series)
Only You is a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS in 2005. It stars Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo, Iya Villania and Sam Milby on the lead role, under the direction of Rory Quintos.-Production:...
, as Trixie. She also appeared on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...
: Kristine
Kristine (TV series)
Martha Cecilia's Kristine is a 2010 Filipino romance-drama primetime television series produced and aired by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. It is based on 54 books of the pocketbook the Kristine Series, by Martha Cecilia...
as Scarlet.
Film
Villania was signed up by Regal Films' owner, Lily MonteverdeLily Y. Monteverde
Lily Yu Monteverde is a prominent Filipino film producer and businesswoman.-Biography:Lily Monteverde has produced nearly 300 films in the Philippines since the early 1960s. She operated Regal Films, in the Philippines for many years....
. Her debut movie, "A Beautiful Life," released in 2004, was directed by Gil Portes. In the same year, she was nominated for best supporting actress in the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival for the war drama movie "Aishite Imasu 1941" under director, Joel Lamangan. In 2005, she played an all-powerful nature fairy for Imus Productions' "Exodus: Tales of the Enchanted Kingdom". In the summer of 2006, Villania acted her first horror-flick, "Pamahiin
Pamahiin
Pamahiin is a 2006 Filipino horror film directed by Rahyan Carlos, the title translates into "Superstition in English. The film plays on the superstitious beliefs Filipinos have about death...
". In 2007, she played a cameo role in the romantic movie "Paano Kita Iibigin
Paano Kita Iibigin
Paano Kita Iibigin is a 2007 film starring Piolo Pascual and Regine Velasquez, directed by Joyce Bernal. It is their first film opposite each other, though the two co-starred in the "Ang Iibigin Ko'y Ikaw" episode of IBC's defunct weekly drama series Habang May Buhay in 2000 and the "Lobo" episode...
". In 2009, she was among the cast for GMA Film's valentine movie "When I Met U
When I Met U
When I Met U is a 2009 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct, Reyes later left after "creative difference"...
". In the same year, Villania was again casted by Regal Films to be part of their Metro Manila Film Festival movie entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll XI.
Theater
In 2005, Villania acted in the Stages' musical production of FootlooseFootloose (musical)
Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow , the lyrics by Dean Pitchford , and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie.-Act 1:...
, based on the 1983 movie of the same name. She auditioned for the role of Ariel, the rebellious pastor's daughter. In 2010, she took up here second theater stint by playing the role of Julia (played by Drew Barrymore in the movie version) for 9 Works Theatrical's The Wedding Singer.
Music
In 2003, she front-acted for the American pop rock band HansonHanson (band)
Hanson are an American pop rock band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by brothers Isaac , Taylor , and Zac Hanson . They are best known for the 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their major label debut album Middle of Nowhere, which earned three Grammy nominations...
. In 2005, she had a singing duet with Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
in his Valentine concert. Beside singing for most of her part in Footloose The Musical, she recorded "Almost Paradise" with Jay-R
Jay-R
Gaudencio Sillona III , who performs under the mononym Jay R, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records...
which became the carrier song for the musical's album release. In 2006, in-line with her endorsement for ROSE Online
ROSE Online
ROSE Online, or Rush On Seven Episodes Online is a Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game previously published by Korean company Gravity Corporation and developed by its subsidiary, Triggersoft...
, she recorded the game's carrier single "Good To Be Me" and performed it during the game's official launching. In 2008, her studio album "Finally!
Finally!
-External links:*...
" was released by Viva Records with "My First Broken Heart" as the carrier single.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | I Dare You: The Kapamilya Exchange I Dare You (Philippine TV series) I Dare You is a Philippine reality television series currently air on ABS-CBN. This is the first joint project between the network's News and Current Affairs Division and the TV Entertainment Group... |
Host | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| Umagang Kay Ganda Umagang Kay Ganda Umagang Kay Ganda is a morning show airing on ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, and simulcasts on ABS-CBN News Channel. Premiered on June 25, 2007, it airs every weekday mornings from 5:00 to 8:15 AM.-Synopsis:... |
Host | ||
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:... : Kristine Kristine (TV series) Martha Cecilia's Kristine is a 2010 Filipino romance-drama primetime television series produced and aired by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. It is based on 54 books of the pocketbook the Kristine Series, by Martha Cecilia... |
Scarlet Saavedra | |
| Pilipinas Got Talent Pilipinas Got Talent Pilipinas Got Talent is a Philippine talent show on ABS-CBN that began February 20, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company. "Pilipinas" is the Filipino word for Philippines. Anyone can join and showcase their talents... |
Substitute Host | ||
| 2009 | Only You Only You (Philippine TV series) Only You is a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS in 2005. It stars Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo, Iya Villania and Sam Milby on the lead role, under the direction of Rory Quintos.-Production:... |
Trixie | |
| 2008 | OMG! | Host | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
| Mysmatch | Host | ||
| Palmolive Shining Circle of 10: Batch 2008 | Host | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
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| 2007 | Lastikman Lastikman (TV series) Lastikman is an action, dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo's comic book character bearing the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN on September 24, 2007. Vhong Navarro played the title role. The story follows Miguel who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet... |
Yelena White | |
| U Can Dance Ver. 2 U Can Dance U Can Dance is a reality dance competition TV program in ABS-CBN hosted by Iya Villania and Derek Ramsay.-Hosts Information:Iya Villania – this popular young celebrity was discovered in a singing competition in Australia. Ever since relocating here in the Philippines, Iya has been successful at... |
Host | ||
| 2006 | Us Girls Us Girls (Philippine TV program) Us Girls is a weekly lifestyle magazine show in the Philippines hosted by Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, and Angel Aquino, which airs every Sunday night on Studio 23.-External links:*... |
Host | |
| U Can Dance U Can Dance U Can Dance is a reality dance competition TV program in ABS-CBN hosted by Iya Villania and Derek Ramsay.-Hosts Information:Iya Villania – this popular young celebrity was discovered in a singing competition in Australia. Ever since relocating here in the Philippines, Iya has been successful at... |
Host | ||
| Wowowee Wowowee Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel... |
Host | ||
| 2005-present | ASAP ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
Host/Performer | |
| Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako is an afternoon soap opera aired on GMA Network produced by TAPE Inc. and co-produced by GMA.-Synopsis:The story revolves around the interesting story of life, friendship, fate and love of three women.... |
Betina | ||
| Wowowee Wowowee Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel... |
Host | ||
| 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.... |
VJ | 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.... |
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| 2004 | 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.... |
VJ | |
| Seasons of Love | Alex | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
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| The Buzz The Buzz The Buzz may refer to:*The Buzz , a fictional character in the Marvel Comics' series Spider-Girl*The Buzz , a television show on the UK channel Eat Cinema... |
Guest Host | ||
| SOP Gigsters | Host | GMA-7 | |
| Game Channel Extreme | Host | ||
| 2003 | Walang Hanggan Walang Hanggan Walang Hanggan is a Philippine television series produced by TAPE, Inc., directed by Gina Alajar and aired over GMA Network.- Cast :* Valerie Concepcion as Almira* Oyo Boy Sotto as Basti* Iya Villania as Rachelle* Zoren Legaspi... |
Rachelle | |
| Click Click (TV series) Click is a weekly BBC television programme covering news and recent developments in the world of consumer technology, presented by Spencer Kelly.... |
Sydney Torres | ||
| Game Channel | Host | IBC Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation is a Philippine VHF television network of the Government Communications Group headed by the Press Secretary. Its studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City and its transmitter is located at the Coca Cola plant,... |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
| 2009 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Shake, Rattle & Roll XI is a 2009 Filpino horror film in three acts from Regal Multimedia. It was an entry in the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.- Ang Diablo:... |
Lianne | Regal Films |
| When I Met U When I Met U When I Met U is a 2009 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct, Reyes later left after "creative difference"... |
Tracy | GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... |
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| 2007 | Paano Kita Iibigin Paano Kita Iibigin Paano Kita Iibigin is a 2007 film starring Piolo Pascual and Regine Velasquez, directed by Joyce Bernal. It is their first film opposite each other, though the two co-starred in the "Ang Iibigin Ko'y Ikaw" episode of IBC's defunct weekly drama series Habang May Buhay in 2000 and the "Lobo" episode... |
Tessa | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
| 2006 | Pamahiin Pamahiin Pamahiin is a 2006 Filipino horror film directed by Rahyan Carlos, the title translates into "Superstition in English. The film plays on the superstitious beliefs Filipinos have about death... |
Aileen | Regal Films |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Lin-Ay | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
| 2004 | Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Aishite Imasu 1941 is a drama, romance, and war movie released in Philippines in 2004 and is a story of love, betrayal and honor in wartime set in the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines during World War II... |
Julia | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
| 2004 | A Beautiful Life | Janiz | GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Album |
| 2009 | I Never Cry | Finally! Finally! -External links:*... |
| Pilipino: Kaya Natin Ito | Star Records Star Records Star Records, referring loosely to two companies, Star Recording and Star Songs Music Publishing, is an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group company whose main lines of business include: producing, developing and distributing audio and video content; music publishing; events production and music artists... |
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| 2008 | My First Broken Heart | Finally! Finally! -External links:*... |
| 2006 | Good To Be Me | Rose Online Original Soundtrack |
| 2004 | Almost Paradise | Footloose the Musicale Original Soundtrack Album |
Discography
| Year | Album | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Finally! Finally! -External links:*... |
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... |
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