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Born | Gaudencio Sillona III[fn 1] February 1, 1981 Glendale, California, U.S. |
Nationality | Filipino-American |
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Years active | 1997–present |
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Website | jayrsmusic |
Gaudencio Sillona III[fn 1] (born February 1, 1981), known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino-American[1] singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records.[2] The album was certified platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), receiving numerous awards and earning him the number one single, "Bakit Pa Ba".
Jay R was dubbed as "R&B Prince" in his early career and was often partnered with
He released an all-Tagalog album early in 2010,
After more than 10 years of being with GMA Network, he transferred to the rival network, ABS-CBN in 2014. After more than three months, he joined the impersonating competition Your Face Sounds Familiar as his first reality show in the network.
Early life
Jay R was born on February 1, 1981, in Glendale, California, and raised in U.P. Campus and Daan Tubo. His father, Gaudencio Sillona Jr., is a pianist, and his mother, Amparo Aquino-Sillona, is a singer. He is a grandson of the late Gaudencio Sillona Sr. He is the youngest of four siblings. On his father's side, he has five brothers, saying "Before my parents got together, my father was married to somebody else." As of 2004 he was managed by his aunt, choreographer Geleen Eugenio.[1] He speaks fluent Tagalog. Among his musical influences as a young man were Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and Gary Valenciano.[1]
Music career
1997–2002: Early works and debut
At the age of sixteen, Sillona already belonged to a group called FI (First Impression). The group consisted of five members namely—Mike Gabriel, Alex Bacani, Jay R Sillona, Jimmy Martinez (who came with him to Manila and is now Jimmy Muna) and Owen Amurao. When Mike, Owen and Alex went their separate ways, he and Martinez continued the group by adding another talented singer named Kris Cadevida (later known as Kris Lawrence). They would do gigs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Michigan. He was also the lead singer, with his sister Jhing, of another band that was led by his uncle, Robert Sillona, called The Howlers. Later, Jhing collaborated with him in creating hit songs.
Sillona later started performing gigs all around southern California. He also did back-up vocals for major artists, whose albums were released in the United States, Latin America, the Philippines, and other territories. Later, he started co-writing songs with international artists. He collaborated with Ray Brown, Troy Johnson, Jason Edmonds, 3AM, Steve Singer, Gary Brown, The Triangle, Dutch Cousin, Chuck Cymone and many other talented producers.
2003–2005: Gameface and self-titled album
In 2003, Sillona signed a contract under
After the success of his debut album, Sillona focused on doing a more complex R&B sound. He
2006–2009: Homeworkz Records
In 2006, Sillona built Homeworkz recording studio inside his two-story mansion. He started the label JAYRS Music. In an interview about his recording studio, he explained "It's a necessity for a recording artist [...] It saves a lot of money in the long run and it's very convenient. You can work on the recordings at any time of the day". The studio occupies a large room that was originally one of the bedrooms. Sillona himself was the one who conceptualized the look, which pictures a modern
In November 2006, he released his first ever
Early in 2008, Sillona released another studio album,
Jay R also played a lead role on Dear Friend's episode, "The Three Bachelors", starring opposite longtime music partner Kyla.
2010–2012: Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics and International exposure
On January 5, 2010, Sillona released his first ever all-Tagalog album,
On September 2, 2010, Sillona went to
2014: Elevated album
Jay released his Elevated album in 2014. This was a statement album because it was launched under his own label Homeworkz. Tonight featuring Mica Javier was an instant smash and rose to the top of the radio charts at No. 1. The song was also received best R&B song of the year from Wave 89.1 FM and 93.1 Monster FM. All the singles from the album also have music videos available on the Homeworkzmusic YouTube Channel. Singles from Elevated album : Falling For You featuring Marié Digby, Tonight featuring Mica Javier, Parachute, You're The One featuring Kris Lawrence & AJ Rafael, You Are Not Alone featuring Kyla, Follow Me featuring DJ Riddler, Already Mine. The song L-O-V-E written and produced by Jay R's good friend Marcus Davis was part of Hollywood movie Bounce Back. Starring Shemar Moore, Nadine Velasquez, Bill Bellamy and more. The album was a sweet victory for label owner Jay R because it reached Gold status and was awarded by PARI (Philippine Association of the Recording Industry) on ABS-CBN TV show ASAP channel 2.[27]
In 2016, Jay R was announced to be a member of the R&B group of ASAP titled ASAP Soul Sessions, along with Jason Dy, Daryl Ong, KZ Tandingan and Kyla. The group formed on May 15, 2016, and disbanded in late 2017.[28]
2018–present: Kamusta Ka album
Jay R has always been the innovative type. That is why in 2018 he launched a new music technology that the Philippines have never seen before. He dubbed it the "Artist Digi Pack". The Artist Digi Pack comes with the Kamusta Ka album of 9 songs, 4 videos, picture gallery of album photoshoot, earphones, 2gb MP3 player and a to charge and access the exclusive files. He is now currently promoting the singles on TV shows, radio, podcasts and live shows. in late 2017 Homeworkz launched a teaser single entitled Kabilang Dako written by Thyro and Jay R. It was an instant hit and won R&B song of the year on Wave 89.1 FM and Wish FM Awards. When 2018 struck he then started to release music videos for songs Kamusta Ka and Kabilang Dako which was shot in beautiful New Zealand. Jay R then released a song with his Soul Brothers Kris Lawrence and Billy Crawford called Habang Buhay. Within the music video he surprised his girlfriend of 5 years Mica Javier by proposing to her while shooting. She was happily surprised and said yes.[27]
In 2018, Jay R performed "Dito Lang Ako", which was written and composed by Jack Rufo, and produced by Blade Entertainment for the movie "Dito Lang Ako".[29] The song becomes the love theme for the 2019 romantic comedy film 12 Days to Destiny.
In 2018, Jay R signed up with Cornerstone Entertainment. Afterwards, he would stage a collaborative concert titled SoulJa with Jaya and Jason Dy in August of the said year.
Acting career
In 2004, Sillona appeared in a recurring role on
In 2006, Sillona played a recurring role on
Other ventures
Sillona has admitted himself as a business-minded person, saying that unlike show business, he wanted something stable and something that's working already. In 2007, he built a recording studio in his house called JAYRS Music, which was later renamed as Homeworkz Studio. With a studio, he had to follow it with a recording label, and so he did. It was named as Homeworkz Records.
In February 2007, Sillona launched a club at
Sillona has done commercials and theme songs for products like Sun Cellular, Tropicana, and Colgate.[43][44] He is also a commercial model for Bench Body, Techno Marine, Unisilver, Adidas, Skechers and Calayan Surgicenter.[45][46][47][48]
Philanthropy
In 2008, Sillona re-released his 2006 Christmas album,
Personal life
On March 1, 2020, Jay R married singer-actress Mica Javier in an outdoor ceremony at the Lind in Boracay, Malay, Aklan.
Discography
- Gameface(2003)
- Jay R(2005)
- Christmas Away from Home (2006)
- Soul in Love (2008)
- Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics (2010)
- Elevated (2014)
- Kamusta Ka (2018)
- Pangako with CLR (2020)
- Seryoso (2020)
- Undeniable with Kyla (2020)
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role |
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2004 | Happy Together | Brent |
2005 | Hari ng Sablay | Adonis |
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Haring Bagulbol | |
2007 | Desperadas | Vito |
2008 | Desperadas 2 | |
2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Himself |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2003–2010 | SOP |
Himself | GMA Network | 2003/2010 |
2004 | MYX shows |
myx | Celebrity VJ (March 2004, December 2005, April 2010)
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Narito ang Puso Ko | GMA Network | Recurring role | ||
Love to Love |
Marvin | Episode "Duet for Love" | ||
2005 | Bogart | Episode "Haunted Lovehouse" | ||
2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Azulan | Recurring Role | |
2008–2009 | LaLola | Pato | Recurring role (2008/2009) | |
2009 | Dear Friend | Vince Gonzales | Episode "The Three Bachelors" | |
2010 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | 2010/2013 | |
Take Me Out | Host | |||
Channel V Philippines shows | Channel V Philippines | V.I.P. Artist (May 2010) | ||
2011 | Magic Palayok | Nico | GMA Network | Recurring role |
Time of My Life | Michael | Guest | ||
2013 | Sunday All Stars | Himself | 2013/2015 | |
2015 | It's Showtime | ABS-CBN | Guest Hurado | |
2015–present | ASAP |
Himself/Performer | 1st Regular Show On ABS-CBN | |
2015 | Your Face Sounds Familiar 1 |
Himself, Contestant-Performer | 3rd placer | |
It's Showtime | Himself | Guest Hurado / Contestant on "Ansabe?"/ Guest Performer | ||
2016 | We Love OPM | Himself/Mentor | Team Hot Spots | |
2020 | SNL |
Himself/Artist | NBC Peacock
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ASAP Natin 'To |
ABS-CBN |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2004 | Aliw Awards | Most Promising Male Entertainer | Jay R (himself) | Won[53] |
Awit Awards | Song of the Year | "Bakit Pa Ba" | Nominated[54] | |
Best Ballad | Won[55] | |||
Music Video of the Year | Nominated[54] | |||
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
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Favorite Male Video | Won[56] | ||
Favorite New Artist in a Video | Nominated[57] | |||
2005 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Major Concert | Gameface Reload | Nominated[58] |
Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards | Male R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | Nominated[59] | |
R&B Video of the Year | "Bakit Pa Ba" | Nominated[59] | ||
2006 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Duet | "Say That You Love Me" (Jay R and Kyla) |
Nominated[60] |
Best R&B | "You Make Me Sing" (Karylle; co-produced by Jay R) |
Nominated[60] | ||
MYX Music Awards
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Favorite Male Artist | Jay R (himself) | Nominated[61] | |
Favorite Collaboration | "Say That You Love Me" (Jay R and Kyla) |
Nominated[61] | ||
Favorite Urban Video | "Just the Way You Are" | Nominated[61] | ||
2007 | Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards | R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | Nominated[62] |
2008 | ASAP 24K Awards
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Gold Record Award | Soul in Love | Won |
Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards | R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | Won[63] | |
2009 | ASAP Platinum Circle Awards | Platinum Circle Award for Certifying Platinum | Soul in Love | Won |
Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Duet | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
Nominated[64] | |
PMPC Star Awards for Music | R&B Album of the Year | Soul in Love | Nominated[65] | |
R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | Nominated[65] | ||
RX 93.1 | OPM Song of the Year | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
Won[66] | |
Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards
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Best Male Soul/R&B Artist | Jay R (himself) | Nominated[67] | |
Best Remake | "Tattooed on My Mind" (with D'Sound) |
Nominated[67] | ||
Best Collaboration | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
Won[68] | ||
Male Style Icon Award | Jay R (himself) | Nominated[67] | ||
2010 | MYX Music Awards
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Favorite Song | "Back in Time" (Kyla and Jay R) |
Won |
Favorite Collaboration | Nominated | |||
PMPC Star Awards for Music | R&B Artist of the Year | Jay R (himself) | Won[69] | |
Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards
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Best Male Soul/R&B Artist | Nominated[70] | ||
Male Style Icon Award | Nominated[70] | |||
2011 | Awit Awards | Best Collaboration | "Muli" (Jay R and Nina) |
Nominated[71] |
Album of the Year | Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics | Nominated[71] | ||
MYX Music Awards
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Favorite Remake | "Himala" | Nominated | |
2018 | Wish Music Awards | Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year | "Kabilang Dako" | Nominated[72] |
See also
Notes
References
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External links
- Official website
- Jay R at AllMusic
- Jay R at IMDb