Who Is KZ Tandingan?

Kristine Zhenie Lobrigas Tandingan (or KZ Tandingan) is a Filipino singer and songwriter who rose to fame after appearing on the singing competition show The X Factor Philippines. She has since released two studio albums and won several awards, including the 2014 Awit Awards for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist and Best Pop Recording of the Year.

Early Life

KZ was born in Davao City, Mindanao, in the Philippines, on March 11, 1989. Her mother taught her how to play the guitar and encouraged her to sing and perform at talent shows and competitions. At the age of 7, she won first place in a local singing competition.

Career

In 2012, KZ auditioned for The X Factor Philippines and made it all the way to the finals where she placed third overall. After her stint on the show, she signed with Star Music, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN. Her first single “Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako” was released in 2013 and peaked at number 8 on the Philippine Hot 100 chart.

Albums and Awards

KZ has released two studio albums, Soul Supremacy in 2013 and Gravity in 2016. She has also collaborated with other artists such as Khalil Ramos, Yeng Constantino, and Alden Richards. Throughout her career, she has won several awards including an Awit Award for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist in 2014 and Best Pop Recording of the Year in 2015.

Personal Life

KZ is currently in a relationship with fellow musician TJ Monterde. They have been dating for four years and are still going strong. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness and regularly speaks out about her own struggles with depression and anxiety. In 2019, she released a song called “Labo” which is about her struggle with mental health issues.