La Diva (group)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Philippines |
| Genres | Pop, P-pop, R&B, soul |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–2015 |
| Labels | GMA/Sony Music[1] |
| Associated acts | Destiny's Child Regine Velasquez Jay R Rachelle Ann Go Ogie Alcasid Jaya Janno Gibbs Kyla Frencheska Farr Kris Lawrence |
| Past members | Jona Aicelle Santos Maricris Garcia |
La Diva is a Filipino pop girl group, first established for the now-defunct musical variety-show SOP. The group is composed of two winners and a runner-up of Pinoy Pop Superstar, namely Jona, Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia. La Diva has sold more than 10,000 albums in the Philippines which has earned them several achievements, including an Awit Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Music and an Aliw Award, becoming the fourth best-selling female group in the Philippines behind the Sexbomb Girls, Aegis and Mocha Girls.
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History
In May 2008, it was confirmed that the GMA Artist Center would be forming a female music trio called La Diva. With its "Three of a Kind" segment, the musical variety show was ready to introduce a new generation of "divas".
Member Jonalyn Viray noted that a meeting for the creation of La Diva was held in January 2008, with the stipulation that each member of the group would still keep their own identity, for their solo careers. While the three ladies of La Diva are uncertain of how the group was formed, the combining factor is that each of them came from the singing competition, Pinoy Pop Superstar. Viray and Maricris Garcia were the Grand Champions of the first and third seasons respectively, and Aicelle Santos was the runner-up of the second season.
From October 24–28, 2011, La Diva was invited to guest on three shows in Indonesia. They performed hits such as "I'm Yours" and "Empire State of Mind". On the now-defunct talk show of Showbiz Central, it was reported and confirmed that La Diva were going to begin working on an international album.[2]
La Diva: self-titled debut album
Their self-titled debut album was released to major record bars in most locations in the Philippines in November 2009. The album contains 10 tracks including their own versions of the songs "Apologize", "Angels Brought Me Here", "I'm Yours", "Best of My Love", "Stand Up For Love", "Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan" and their original songs, "Kasiping Ka" as their carrier single, "One Last Goodbye", and "Rosalinda".[3]
Members
- Jona (born November 15, 1989 in Marikina City, Philippines) is a Filipino singer and an occasional actress. She won the 1st Pinoy Pop Superstar as its Grand Champion with her soulful renditions of a classic "It Might Be You" and Whitney Houston's "Run To You". She also received five gold medals and three plaques at the 2006 World Championships of Performing Arts. She is known for her belting prowess/youngest member and earned her title as the Philippines' "Soul Princess".
- Aicelle "AA" Santos (born February 24, 1985) is a Filipino soul, R&B, pop and jazz singer-songwriter, actress and pianist, who first emerged in the Philippine music scene as a contestant in a nationwide search for the next big singer in the first season of ABS-CBN's Star in a Million. She has been known as the First Undefeated Pinoy Pop Superstar for achieving eight-straight wins in GMA 7's Pinoy Pop Superstar as the Philippines' "Ballad Princess". She is the oldest member of the group.
- Maricris "Cris" Garcia (born September 26, 1987 in Caloocan City, Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino singer and actress best known for winning Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 3. She first auditioned for Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 1, but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice" at the Grand Finale held in Araneta Coliseum. She was the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion. Her voice is distinctly similar to that of Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla, therefore has been given the title of the "Divine Princess". She is the middle member of the group.
Tours
Concerts
- Let's Celebrate (L.A. Concert with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes - 2008)[4]
- Katy Musical (MMFF Highlights - 2008)[5]
- America's Finest (front act)
- One Journey Concert (Canada concert with Arnel Pineda)
- Only La Diva
- La Diva Unleashed
- Intimately La Diva
Tours
- La Diva Unleashed: US Tour (Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada) - October 29 & 30, 2010
Discography
Albums
- La Diva (2009, Sony Music/GMA Records)
Singles
- "Apologize" (originally by OneRepublic)
- "Angels Brought Me Here" (originally by Guy Sebastian and used as the theme song for Queen Seon Deok in the Philippines)
- "Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?" (Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan - originally performed by Basil Valdez)
- "Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig" (Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang theme song)
- "Kung Mayrong Pangarap" (Basahang Ginto theme song)
- "Ay Amor" (Rosalinda same of Thalia's Telenovela theme song)
- "Rosalinda" (slow and fast version; from the past TV drama series of the same name)
- "Stand Up for Love" (originally by Destiny's Child)
- "I'm Yours" (originally by Jason Mraz)
- "Magic Palayok" theme song
- "Ang Aking Munting Bituin" (Munting Heredera theme song - originally performed by Gary Valenciano)
- "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" (One True Love theme song - originally performed by Regine Velasquez)
- "Sana'y Wala ng Wakas" (Anna KareNina theme song - originally performed by Sharon Cuneta)
Artistry and influences
Musical styles
On La Diva's debut album, the group was noted to have a distinct, mixed style of reggae, belting pop, novelty and dance. Thematically, La Diva's music explores independence and female empowerment, such as in songs like "Angels Brought Me Here" and "Best of My Love". They have a blending of vocal styles; Jonalyn Viray being the soprano, Maricris Garcia taking the place of the mezzo-soprano, and Aicelle Santos as the alto.
Image
La Diva is known for a "belting style" and them being "sexy". Sony BMG Philippines from the business label described La Diva as a pop group characterized by bold, bright outfits and big, catchy hooks punctuated by rap verses and an "in-your-face swagger".
Styles and themes
La Diva has recorded R&B/novelty/pop songs with styles that encompasses urban, contemporary and dance-pop music. They have revealed that R&B female group Destiny's Child and fellow Filipina singer Regine Velasquez are among their influences.
Disbandment
In middle 2015, La Diva decided to disband because of some conflicts about the production. Jonalyn Viray is now currently signed a contract in Star Music of ABS-CBN as a solo artist, Star Music gives her a new screen name Jona that gives her more inticing and powerful name in Music Industry.
While Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia are still in GMA Artist Center as a solo artists, Aicelle is now joining as one of the host of Eat Bulaga! and guesting some shows, and Maricris is working as one of GMA Network's actress and guesting some shows.
Awards
- People’s Choice Favorite Group Recording Artists (January 2010; 22nd Awit Awards)
- Best Group of the Year (October 2010; 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music)
- Best Music Video of the Year - "Kasiping Ka" (October 2010; 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music)
- Best Group Performance in a Concert (Only La Diva Concert) (October 2010; 23rd Aliw Awards)
See also
References
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