Gary Valenciano is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and dancer with an illustrious career spanning four decades.
List of Gary Valenciano's featurings
Gary V & Friends, The Company, Kyla & Regine Velasquez
Gary Valenciano's age
Gary Valenciano is currently 66 years old.
Gary Valenciano's country of origin
Gary Valenciano is from Philippines.
Gary Valenciano's real name
Gary Valenciano's real name is Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano.
The Success Story of Gary Valenciano
Who is Gary Valenciano?
Gary Valenciano is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and dancer who is highly regarded in the Philippines for his talent and longevity in the music industry. Born Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano on August 6, 1964, he began his career in show business as a backup dancer for international acts like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. He eventually found success as a solo artist, with his first album, Gary V., released in 1988. Since then, he has released numerous albums, singles and collaborations with other Filipino artists.
Gary Valenciano's Musical Career
Valenciano has enjoyed a great deal of success throughout his musical career. In 1989, he was awarded Best Balladeer by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). He has won numerous awards since then including Best Male Performer at the 12th Awit Awards in 1991 and Male Pop Artist of the Year at the 2001 MTV Pilipinas Music Awards. He has also won a variety of awards from the Catholic Mass Media Awards.
Notable Collaborations
Valenciano has collaborated with many prominent Filipino artists throughout his career. He has worked with fellow pop stars Gary V & Friends, The Company, Kyla, and Regine Velasquez. In 2011 he collaborated with various artists for a cover of Journey's hit song Open Arms which was released as a single.
Philanthropic Work
In addition to his musical career, Valenciano is also highly active in philanthropy. In 2006 he was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). He has also done philanthropic work for other causes like poverty alleviation and AIDS awareness.
Summary
Gary Valenciano is an iconic Filipino singer, songwriter, and dancer who has been making music since 1988. His numerous awards testify to his immense talent and influence on the Filipino music scene. Throughout his career he has collaborated with many prominent artists and done philanthropic work for causes like poverty alleviation and AIDS awareness.
