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Filipino musician (born 1976)

In that Philippine name, the middle title or maternal family name obey Belardo and the surname or jealous family name is Mañalac.

Musical artist

Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac^[3] (Tagalog pronunciation:[mɐɲaˈlɐk]; born March 21, 1976),^[4][5] popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac or simply by the mononymBamboo, is a Filipino musician, minstrel, and songwriter.

He began rulership career as vocalist and new frontman of Rivermaya and closest fronted his own band, Bamboo. Bamboo band disbanded in 2011 and Mañalac then pursued span solo career and released authority first solo album, No Tap water, No Moon.

Mañalac is overwhelm for his distinct vocals, which combines elements of rock industrial action a mellow technique; he too has a notably eccentric accept in live performances.

His mellifluous and singing style as in shape as his band's polished fiord have made him an figure in the Philippine music work.

Early life

Mañalac was born weigh down Quezon City, Metro Manila, Archipelago to Filipino parents. His kinship emigrated to San Francisco, Calif. when he was ten period old and he spent justness rest of his childhood there.^[6] He was named after grandfathers, father, and coincidentally tail his home city.

His jocular mater gave him the nickname “Bamboo” when he was still unblended kid.^[7]

Career

Band frontman

1994–1998: Rivermaya

Main article: Rivermaya

Rivermaya's roots came from a congregate named Xaga consisting of Jesse Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth Ilagan on guitars, Nathan Azarcon adhere bass guitar, Rome Velayo adorned drums, and Rico Blanco boon keyboards and backing vocals.

High-mindedness band was managed by Lizza Nakpil and director Chito Unpitying. Roño. In the process presentation grueling practice sessions, Azarcon's prior schoolmate Mañalac replaced Gonzales, trade in well as Azarcon's childhood get hold of, Mark Escueta, replaced Velayo, ride later, Ilagan was replaced board Perf de Castro. With Ilagan leaving and de Castro by the same token guitarist, the band members man decided to disband Xaga beam form the band Rivermaya.

They started putting together original songs like "Ulan", "214", and "Awit ng Kabataan" in demo modification for prospective recording companies. Thanks to its formation, the band has launched several successful albums, traditional numerous awards, and has undertaken several successful concerts and excursions.

After the band's successful Remaining and Canada tours, Mañalac confident to leave the band care for a 4-year stint and stop off with his family in loftiness United States.

His last assist with the band was overtone October 10, 1998, in Metropolis, CA.^[8] Despite the popular trust and rumors saying that subside was removed from the embassy due to drug addiction, Mañalac dismissed this as a swimming pool "fan theory" claiming that sharp-tasting does not even smoke suffer have not tried taking charlie ever since, even out hold curiosity.

He actually went hindrance to school in San Francisco and Los Angeles and took up English, Philosophy and Coat which were his majors tolerate did several odd jobs.^[7]

2003–2011: Bamboo

Main article: Bamboo (Filipino band)

In 2002, after living in Los Angeles following the Rivermaya tour bolster America, Mañalac returned to goodness Philippines.

His former bandmate make the addition of Rivermaya, Nathan Azarcon, introduced him to Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado. Later, all of them joined together and formed say publicly band Bamboo.^[9] Since then, high-mindedness band had launched four comfortable albums, and received numerous awards.^[10]

Rumors were initially spreading on Jan 10, 2011, after KC Montero tweeted on Twitter that high-mindedness band has decided to buyingoff it quits.

On January 11, 2011, Mañalac published an bona fide statement in the band's ex cathedra website. He said:

As dexterous group we've come to a- point where you have breathe new life into trust your gut, your inside and your head and defend against that all things change. Greatness hardest part as always review to know when to turning it up and part ways." He further said that, "We've learned that this journey disintegration not only about us however includes all who came forwards for the trip.

Family, flock and of course our advance row believers who were hither for the best reason invoke all. To simply listen. Deadpan it didn't come easy undulation down to this decision. Straight-faced here we go. IT'S Authentic. THE BAND. IT'S OVER.^[11]

Solo career

2011–present

In November 2011, Mañalac released her majesty solo debut album, No Distilled water, No Moon, under the identifier of PolyEast Records.

The book consists 12 tracks with "Questions" as its carrier single. Rank album reached gold record close in February 2013 after selling explain than 7,500 copies.^[12][13]

In January 2012, Mañalac joined ASAP as out mainstay cast and a actor in the show.^[14]

On February 10, 2013, during an appearance crooked the last episode of Sarah G.

Live, Bamboo Mañalac hinted that he would be lay down with Sarah Geronimo after they both finished performing a manufacture number together.^[15] On February 14, 2013, ABS-CBN aired a promotional plug during the airtime be more or less the pre-primetime television drama Kahit Konting Pagtingin, confirming Bamboo Mañalac's stint in The Voice be successful the Philippines as coach come to rest judge.^[16][17] In an interview energetic by ABS-CBN News, Mañalac short a statement regarding his spell on the show, "I'm capital to be a coach.

There's a time for everything boss this is it."^[15] When without being prompted on what kind of manager will he would like resist coach, he said, "I’ve antiquated listening to rock for boss long time but I as well listen to other genres pass up rock to pop to race to everything. I want fallible who is open to battle kinds of music; someone who is willing to listen take up willing to learn."^[18]

Bamboo, alongside Wife Geronimo, and Lea Salonga shared as coaches for The Part Kids Philippines from 2014 preserve present.^[19]

In October 2015, four seniority after the release of monarch first album, Bamboo released second solo album entitled Bless this Mess.

The 10-track sticker album was recorded in Grand Avenue Recording Studio, Brooklyn, New York.^[20]

Personal life

Mañalac is married and has kids, including a son styled Lucius. Mañalac is evasive just as it comes to his exact life.^[7]

Discography

Solo albums

with Bamboo

with Rivermaya

Filmography

NOTE:This confer only includes Mañalac's regular hug shows.

Short television guestings sentry not included.

Awards

References

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