Top One Project
Top One Project (T.O.P.) | |
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Origin | GMA Records |
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Website | Top One Project |
Top One Project (abbreviated as T.O.P.) was a
History
2015: To the Top
In 2015, GMA Network created To the Top, the Philippines' first multi-platform boy band competition. The competition invited talented male singers from different school organizations nationwide to form the newest boy band sensation. Eighteen contestants went through rigorous training in singing and dancing under The CompanY's Moy Ortiz, Sweet Plantado and OJ Mariano; Sonic State Audio writers and producers Chino David, Brian Lotho, Tony V and Jon Ong; Madelle and Prince Paltu-ob, and Jesse "Reflex" Gotangco of Philippine All Stars; and the Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.[3]
In the series' finale, Adrian Pascual, Joshua Jacobe, Louie Pedroso, Mico Cruz, and Miko Manguba were named the grand winners and formed Top One Project.[4] Prior to joining the contest, Manguba, Pedroso and Cruz, are veteran performers in their school glee clubs.[5] Magbanua serves as the leader of the group.[6]
2016: Debut album and concert
Top One Project's debut album, T.O.P., was released digitally on April 28, 2016, available on
Top One Project had their first major concert, titled T.O.P. in Concert, on October 28, 2016 at the Music Museum.[10]
In 2018, Miko Manguba transferred to
After months on inactivity, the band held their last concert in March.
Members
- Mico Cruz
- Mico C. was born Michaelangelo Ramos Cruz on January 11, 1995
- Joshua Jacobe
- Joshua was born Mark Joshua Marcelo Jacobe on July 3, 1994
- Adrian Pascual
- Adrian was born Adrian Francisco Pascual on August 21, 1998
- Louie Pedroso
- Louie was born Leonard Louie Pedroso on November 21, 1995
Discography
Album
- Top One Project (2016)
Singles
- "Paggising" (2016, Filipino theme song of Pretty Woman)
- "Sa'n Na" (2016)
- "Ikaw Nga" (2017, theme song of Mulawin vs. Ravena)
Other works
- "Ang Pinaka Theme" (Theme song of Ang Pinaka)
- "Pinoy M.D. Theme" (Theme song of Pinoy M.D.)
- "Mag-road Trip Tayo" (Theme song of Road Trip)[14]
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Member(s) and role(s) | Notes | Network |
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2016 | Juan Tamad | Wedding singers | "Juan Gets Married?" episode[15] | GMA Network |
2017 | My Love from the Star |
Adrian Pascual as Young Winston | Uncredited role | |
2017 | Wish Ko Lang |
Adrian Pascual as – | "Nang Matupok ang mga Pangarap" episode[16] | |
2017 | Magpakailanman | Adrian Pascual as Teban | "Mga Sikreto ng Aking Pamilya" episode[17] | |
2017 | Magpakailanman | Joshua Jacobe as Mahjie | "Ang Pagmamahal ng Isang Amang Beki: The Jeremy Sabido Story" episode[18] | |
2017 | Imbestigador | Adrian Pascual as Michael Angelo Remecio | "Sako" episode | |
2017 | Super Ma'am | Joshua Jacobe as − | ||
2017 | Wish Ko Lang | Adrian Pascual as – | "Ang Pagbabago ni Avatar" episode | |
2018 | Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw | Adrian Pascual as Dax and Joshua Jacobe as Jigs | Supporting roles |
Other appearances
Members of Top One Project also appeared as guests on various programs produced by GMA Entertainment TV and
Top One Project also appeared as musical guests in GMA Network's online series Playlist
Accolades
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominee/Nominated work | Result | Source |
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2016 | 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Duo/Group of the Year | T.O.P. | Won | [23] |
Dance Album of the Year | Top One Project | Nominated |
References
- ^ Rodriguez, Bea (30 September 2015). "'To The Top' grand winners to modernize Filipino classics and OPM". To the Top - GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (6 October 2016). "Good singing not enough to stay in the game, T.O.P. boy band says". INQUIRER.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "GMA Network to launch new boy band through multi-platform program". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko. "Meet GMA-7's To The Top boy band search winners: Adrian Pascual, Mico Cruz, Miko Manguba, Louie Pedroso, and Joshua Jacobe". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (13 October 2016). "This boy band has more than just good looks". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (30 May 2016). "T.O.P.: A new boy band on the block". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (28 April 2016). "GMA all-male group Top One Project releases debut album todays". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (1 June 2016). "Top One Project's and Derrick Monasterio's albums rank high in top-selling album charts". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ Calingan, Michelle (12 June 2016). "Top One Project performs in Philippine Arena". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (2 September 2016). "Top One Project, to hold first major concert". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "GMA-7 boyband member signs contract with ABS-CBN record label". Pep.ph. 22 December 2018.
- ^ "To the Top - Profiles". To the Top - GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ "Top One Project - Profiles". toponeproject.com. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ Doña, Catherine. "T.O.P. sings the theme song of 'Road Trip'". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- GMA News and Public Affairs. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Dalagang naulila dahil sa sunog, bibisitahin ng 'Wish Ko Lang'". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Magpakailanman presents 'Ang Pagmamahal ng Isang Amang Beki: The Jeremy Sabido Story'". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Magpakailanman presents "Mga Sikreto ng Aking Pamilya'". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "TOP – Top One Project on Letters and Music". net25.tv. Net 25.
- ^ "'Lipad Sa Bagong Taon', New Year Countdown ng GMA-7". Balita. Manila Bulettin. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ Ligunas, Mary Louise; Samodio, Anica. "'Playlist' feature: Top One Project talks about the perks of being in a boy band". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah. "Pinoy boygroup TOP to perform two songs on 'Spotlight Music Sessions'". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – music". Rappler.com. Rappler. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2017.