King Girado

King
File:King in PMA 2012.jpg King performing at the 2012 Philippine Marketing Association event
Background information
Birth name	Filbert Girado, Jr.
Born	(1979-04-14) April 14, 1979 Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres	Pop, R&B, acoustic
Occupation(s)	Singer, model, actor, television personality
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Star Records
Associated acts	Nina Girado

Filbert B. Girado, Jr. (born April 14, 1979), better known by his stage name King, is a Filipino singer, musician, model and actor. He graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Far Eastern University. He is Popular for his hit songs Maybe, Bat 'di Mo Pagbigyan and Will You wait for Me from his albums Solo and The reason I exist under Star Records.

Biography

During his childhood, King was not interested in singing though, music was in his genes already. He grew up in a music-filled environment. He is the second sibling of four children. His father, Filbert Girado, Sr. was a businessman and former member of The Bayanihan Vocal Group and his mother Daulet Girado, a nurse and also musically inclined. He is the second of 4 siblings, brother of Asia's Diamond Soul Siren Nina. His Mom used to put him to piano lessons, but told his younger sister Nina to go for him instead. He possessed the talent indeed but the idea of being a singer was furthest from his mind. It was on his teen years when he discovered New Kids On The Block. He was fascinated by the high- pitched falsetto of Jordan Knight and wanted to be like him.

The love of music in the entertainment industry is too good to be resisted and King finally decided to try his luck in the music industry. King just respected the call to become a singer and joined his sister Nina as the frontman of the band MYMP. He also joined the boyband IdolZone 2 and formed his own group Domain when the band did not work out.

The last band he joined was Spunk. And when it fell apart, Star Records offered him an opportunity. Star Records at that time was planning to establish a local boy group, equivalent to international bands such as 'NSYNC and Backstreet Boys. King immediately grabbed the chance and auditioned. He was accepted but told to wait for they were lacking some more members.

Eventually, the plan of putting up a local boy band was set aside and He was chosen to be a part of the ”Solo” album project, a three-in-one album, performing with two other artists. The three was launched to stardom as solo performer through Solo. King’s first single “Maybe” hit the #1 spot in radio stations and established King as a recording artist. The album was awarded certified Gold status during King's Birthday celebration in ASAP.

King launched his own album entitled "The reason I exist" at the Hardrock cafe together with the launch of his new music video "Ba't di mo pagbigyan".

He sang the Tagalog theme song Ikaw ang buhay Ko, an adaptation form the Taiwanese song Cun Zai for the 5566 Taiwanese Idol drama TV series Westside Story in ABS-CBN.

The Center for Pop Music Philippines awarded King as 2005 Singing Ambassador, a year after his sister Nina.

King represented the Philippines in the 2008 World Championships of Performing Arts and brought home medals in four categories in the male vocalist division.

He has held live concerts in other countries such as in the USA, Saipan, Dubai, Japan and Papua New Guinea.

Media Appearances

Before King entered showbusiness, he had done television commercials such as Talk N' Txt, Nescafe and Lotus ballpen. In 2005, He did a Mexicorn TV commercial with actress Pauleen Luna.

He has become part of the Sunday variety show ASAP of ABS CBN after performing at the Happy 50TV concert with F4, Barbie Hsu and other Local artists.

He was chosen by MTV Philippines as their Rising star of the month of April 2004.

King appeared in an episode in Buttercup (TV series) of ABS CBN as a bar performer singing his song Muli mong mahalin.

He interpreted the song Huwag Ka Nang umiyak during the finals competitionn night of the 2004 Himig Handog Love songs which was recorded by True faith for the soundtrack.

King joined his fellow Star Records and ABS CBN artists in 2006 recording and doing a music video for the Philippine Tourism Authority(PTA) entitled "Pilipino sa Turismo’y Aktibo" featuring the BEST of the Philippines, beautiful sights and destinations and rich cultural heritage.

In 2007 King had a cameo role as one of the lead actor's (Zeus) friend in the sci-fi action-fantasy indie film Xenoa.

King Appeared in a couple of his sister Nina's music video and also helped her conceptualize her latest 2011 album "Stay Alive".

Television

• Mastershowman presents Walang Tulugan(GMA 7)
• Chowtime(IBC 13)
• Heatthrobs 911 - MTB(ABS CBN 2)
• StarQuest - MTB(ABS CBN 2)
• Happy50TV Concert(ABS CBN 2)
• Victim(ABS CBN 2)
• ASAP(ABS CBN 2)
• ABS CBN 2004 Christmas special(ABS CBN 2)
• Buttercup(ABS CBN 2)
• Unang Hirit(GMA 7)
• All Star K! The 1Million Videoke challenge(GMA 7)
• Star in a Million(ABS CBN 2)
• MRS(ABS CBN 2)
• 2006 Binibining Pilipinas Talent night(GMA 7)
• Tapatan(UNTV 25)
• Sing A Gong(ABC 5)
• Mornings at ANC(ANC)
• Kris & Korina(ABS CBN 2)
• At Home Ako dito(ABS CBN 2)
• SIS(GMA 7)
• Eat Bulaga(GMA 7)
• Wowowee(ABS CBN 2)
• Myx(Studio 23)
• MTV Philippines(MTV)
• Homeboy(ABS CBN 2)
• ASOP TV(UNTV)

Discography

Studio Albums

• 2003: Solo/Josh,Divo,King (King, Divo Bayer, Josh Santana)
• 2004: The Reason I Exist

Other Albums

• 2003: The Brightest Stars of Christmas Star Records
• 2004: My first Romance (Movie Soundtrack) Star Records
• 2004: Weekend Love (Movie Soundtrack) Star Records
• 2005: Krystala (Original Soundtrack) Star Records
• 2011: Baby & Just the way You are Non-stop Christmas Medley with Beatphonics Warner Music Philippines

Awards

• 1997: Grand champion Heartthrobs 911 sing and lookalike contest (MTB,ABS CBN)
• 2005: Gold record award for Solo Album (Star records)
• 2005: Gold record award for King The reason I exist (Star records)
• 2005: Center for Pop Music Philippines Ambassador
• 2006: Best Male Performer (National Consumers Quality Awards)
• 2008: Gold Medal (Rock Category) World Championships of the Performing Arts
• 2008: Silver Medal (Contemporary Category) World Championships of the Performing Arts
• 2008: Silver Medal (Broadway Category) World Championships of the Performing Arts
• 2008: Bronze Medal (Gospel Category) World Championships of the Performing Arts

Nominations

• 2004: Best Male performer (Maybe), The Awit Awards
• 2004: Best New Male performer (Maybe), The Awit Awards
• 2005: Best Male performer for Hotels, bars and Lounges, The Aliw Awards
• 2006: Best Male performer for Hotels, bars and Lounges, The Aliw Awards

References

1. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=232&section=OPM 2.Awit Awards finals tonight at The Tent - Manila Bulletin 9-8-2004 3. Fil-Canadian talent Maria Aragon recalls how she got hooked on music and performing Inquirer.net 07-25-2011 4. Reading to children about Mother Earth By Kate V. Pedroso Philippine Daily Inquirer04/20/2008 5. Manila Bulletin June 24, 2006 6. The reason I exist album Starrecords.ph 7. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=238898 8. http://cerphin.net/balita/Nina-unfazed-by-foreign-competition/artikulo/130070/ 9. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=163&section=OPM 10. http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/manila-bulletin/mi_7968/is_2006_August_4/cesar-montano-running-elective-post/ai_n34360051/ 11. http://www.mb.com.ph/node/184608 12. http://www.gumbodigital.com/index.php?stub=Album&action=AlbumDetail&id=14747793 13. http://www.titikpilipino.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=44 14. http://forlessonspiano.com/lessons-piano/filipino-youtube-sensation-hooked-on-music-and-performing/ 15. http://titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=202&msgid=40088&offset=0