XLR8
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XLR8 is a sing and dance boy group in the Philippines
under VIVA Records' P-Pop Label. XLR8 is composed of Arkin del Rosario, Carlo Lazerna, the identical twins MJ and MM Magno, AJ Muhlach, Kiko Ramos,Hideaki Torio and Caleb Santos. They are regularly seen on the Sunday noontime variety show Party Pilipinas
aired on GMA 7.
decided to form a boyband under his recording company VIVA Records
. First to be part of the project boyband was then stage performer Kiko Ramos followed by TV host and commercial model Hideaki Torio, Singers and Actors Jake Vargas (left in 2009 for his acting career),Miki Kun(left in 2010 for his school) ramp and commercial model Carlo Lazerna and church choir singer Caleb Santos. After a series of training VIVA decided to add one more member; then theater actor and commercial model Arkin del Rosario soon joined the line up. Still unsatisfied, VIVA added two more members who happened to be twin brothers; former Star Magic
contract talent Melmar Magno and aspiring singer Meljohn Magno . Several members joined and left but the last to seal the final eight members was commercial model, aspiring actor and VIVA's contract talent AJ Muhlach. All final eight members continued to train together for their singing and dancing skills and then worked on their debut album. The group made their debut on March 28, 2010 on the popular variety show Party Pilipinas with their debut single "You're so Hot." Although the group has been receiving mixed reviews, they have been progressing over the passed year by performing at various mall shows and have made various concert appearances. They are regularly seen on the hit variety show "Party Pilipinas.
Philippines
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under VIVA Records' P-Pop Label. XLR8 is composed of Arkin del Rosario, Carlo Lazerna, the identical twins MJ and MM Magno, AJ Muhlach, Kiko Ramos,Hideaki Torio and Caleb Santos. They are regularly seen on the Sunday noontime 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...
aired on GMA 7.
Pre-debut and debut: 2008-2010
Sometime in 2008,Vic Del Rosario of VIVA media franchiseVIVA Entertainment
VIVA Entertainment, Inc., also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company. Its history started in 1981 when Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. founded Viva Films.-Divisions:*Viva Productions, Inc...
decided to form a boyband under his recording company 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...
. First to be part of the project boyband was then stage performer Kiko Ramos followed by TV host and commercial model Hideaki Torio, Singers and Actors Jake Vargas (left in 2009 for his acting career),Miki Kun(left in 2010 for his school) ramp and commercial model Carlo Lazerna and church choir singer Caleb Santos. After a series of training VIVA decided to add one more member; then theater actor and commercial model Arkin del Rosario soon joined the line up. Still unsatisfied, VIVA added two more members who happened to be twin brothers; former Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
contract talent Melmar Magno and aspiring singer Meljohn Magno . Several members joined and left but the last to seal the final eight members was commercial model, aspiring actor and VIVA's contract talent AJ Muhlach. All final eight members continued to train together for their singing and dancing skills and then worked on their debut album. The group made their debut on March 28, 2010 on the popular variety show Party Pilipinas with their debut single "You're so Hot." Although the group has been receiving mixed reviews, they have been progressing over the passed year by performing at various mall shows and have made various concert appearances. They are regularly seen on the hit variety show "Party Pilipinas.
Other activites: 2011-present
On April 1, 2011, XLR8 performed at their first concert along with P-pop groups the Pop Girls and RPM at Viva's "P-pop Explosion" concert held at Aliw Theater.XLR8 had also released a new single entitled "It's Time to XLR8."Temporary member departure
In early 2011, Viva Records confirmed that XLR8 members Hideaki Torio and AJ Muhlach would be temporarily leaving the group to film a new TV series called "Bagets Just Got Lucky" which is to be aired on TV5. Because of this, GMA 7, the channel that is responsible for broadcasting Party Pilipinas, had temporarily suspended the two members from performing at any GMA 7 sponsored events and allowed them to perform at any non-GMA 7 sponsored events. Until the members finish filming the series, substitutes will be taking their places performing on Party Pilipinas.Studio album
| Album Information | Track Listing | |
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| Note: Track # 4, 5 and 9 are written by MJ Magno. | ||
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2010 | "You're so Hot" | XLR8 |
| "I Love You Girl" | ||
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
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| 2010 | "You're so Hot" | Trev Monteros II |
| "I Love You Girl" | ||
Featured XLR8 tracks
| Featured Track Information | Track | Album |
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| Take Me Out (Philippine game show) Take Me Out (Philippine game show) Take Me Out! is a television dating game show hosted by Jay-R . The show is a version of Australian game show Taken Out created by FremantleMedia France.... (GMA 7)
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"You're so Hot" | XLR8 |
| Working Girls 2010 (GMA 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... & VIVA Films VIVA 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:... ) |
"Dance with Me" | |
| Hating Kapatid Hating Kapatid Hating Kapatid is a 2010 Filipino comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film is about two sisters, Rica and Cecil , and how the return of their Overseas Filipino Worker parents change their sibling relationship.-Plot summary:Rica has been very protective of her sister Cecil ... (VIVA Films VIVA 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:... ) |
"Ms. Beautiful" | |
| Diz Iz It (GMA 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... ) |
"You're So Hot" | |
| Note: The table includes tracks from XLR8’s album used in various media. | ||
Group appearances
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/ (March 2011) - Party PilipinasParty PilipinasParty 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...
/ GMA 7 (March 2010–present) - I Laugh SabadoI Laugh SabadoI Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show aired every Saturday on the defunct Q TV in the Philippines.-Overview:I Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show of Q Channel 11 which featured sketches and musical numbers...
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- Eat Bulaga
- Walang Tulugan
- Working Moms
- Bagets (Remake)
- Love ko si Mister, Love ko si Misis
Members' TV appearances representing XLR8
- Early XLR8 (2002) / (Laban o Bawi) Eat Bulaga / S.O.P. / Master Showman
- MM Magno (with side appearance other XLR8 members) / Take me Out / GMA 7 (As Ricky, in Tayong Dalawa, ABSCBN) (May 2010)
- Arkin del Rosario and Caleb Santos / (Sa Pula sa Puti) Eat Bulaga / GMA 7, (July 5, 2010)
- Hideaki Torio / Show Me Da MannyShow Me Da MannyShow Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...
/ GMA 7, (July 18, 2010) - Caleb Santos, Hideaki Torio, Kiko Ramos, MM Magno / Swerteng Swerte sa Siyete: Spin it, win it! / GMA 7, (August 3, 2010)
- AJ Muhlach, Arkin del Rosario, Carlo Lazerna, MJ Magno / Swerteng Swerte sa Siyete: Spin it, win it! / GMA 7, (August 10, 2010)
- Adrian Muhlach and Hideaki Torio / Bagets Just Got Lucky (Bagets Remake) / TV5Associated Broadcasting CompanyThe 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...
, (Starting May 15, 2011)