Elmo Magalona

Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona (born 27 April 1994) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and Star Magic. He is the child of Francis Magalona and Pia Magalona.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Arroyo and the surname or paternal family name is Magalona.
Elmo Magalona
Magalona at the Candy Style Awards, Rockwell Tent in Makati, 10 May 2013
Born
Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona

(1994-04-27) 27 April 1994
Manila, Philippines
Other namesMoe
OccupationRapper, singer, actor, model, product endorser
Years active2009–present
AgentGMA Artist Center (2009–2015)
Star Magic (2015–present)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Parent(s)Francis Magalona
Pia Magalona
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active2009–present
Websitewww.superelmo.com

Biography

2009–2010: Early career

Magalona's first appearance in the Pinoy hip-hop/rock scene was when he was six months old being featured on the cover of his father's album FreeMan. He reappeared on an album cover five years later on FreeMan 2. Magalona also appeared in a noodle commercial called "Lucky Me Supreme" along with his father. He appeared as a young drummer in Kjwan's music video, "One Look".[2] He also studied in College of Saint Benilde.

2010–2014: JuliElmo and breakthrough

In 2010, Magalona began appearing as a regular on Party Pilipinas as a host and performer. Aside from being known as the "Heir of Rap", he became known as the other half of the musical tandem JuliElmo with Julie Anne San Jose, with whom he collaborated in several YouTube videos.[3] The same year, he was cast in Tweets for My Sweet. He also starred as the lead in the series Together Forever opposite Julie Anne San Jose.

In 2010, Magalona joined the cast of GMA's television pilot Bantatay as a series regular. He also appeared in the fantasy series Kaya ng Powers in a recurring role.[4]

In 2011, the young actor-rapper, together with fellow artist Sam Concepcion, performed as the front act of Miley Cyrus's concert at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds.[5] In the same year, he was launched as a movie star in Tween Hearts: Class of 2012.

In May 2013, Magalona, in collaboration with Oishi, released a remake of a famous song by his dad, and renamed it "Kaleidoscope World Forever More". The remake featured his duet with his father. A music video was also created, with certain modifications and inserting Elmo digitally into the original music video.[6]

In 2014, he was chosen as one of the interpreters of the Philpop entry, "Qrush on You", alongside Jay-R and Q-York.[7] He also made appearances in the Sunday variety show, Sunday All Stars as a host and performer. He was also the lead star in the 2014 CinemalayaX entry, #Y and then starred in the drama Villa Quintana he played Keempee de Leon's role together with Janine Gutierrez who played Donna Cruz's role. The tandem was reunited again in the primetime soap, More Than Words.

He briefly appeared in Magpakailanman in 2015.[8]

2015–present: Transfer to ABS-CBN

On 26 November 2015, Magalona left GMA Network and signed a contract with ABS-CBN.

His first project was the 2016 music drama, Born for You with Janella Salvador.[9] He collaborated with Salvador in the official soundtrack for Born for You, which reached No. 1 on iTunes Philippines.[10][11] In October 2016, he released his album, Elmo, which reached a gold record status by PARI.[12]

In 2017, he appeared in Topel Lee's suspense thriller Bloody Crayons released nationwide on 12 July.[13]

In 2018, he appeared in two Regal Entertainment movies, My Fairy Tale Love Story and Walwal.[14]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleProduction
2011Tween Academy: Class of 2012Enzo / LorenzoGMA Films
2012Just One SummerDaniel Cuaresma Jr. / Nyel
2014#YMilesStar Cinema
2017Bloody CrayonsKiko Rivera
2018My Fairy Tail Love StoryNoahRegal Films
2018WalwalDondi

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020A Soldier's Heart1st Lt. Jethro MondejarABS-CBN
201930th SEA Games Opening CeremonyHimself Performer
2019 Ipaglaban Mo!: SaltikNathan
2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: ManggaDarling
2017 Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower PowersThor Begonia
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BahayBaning
2016 Wansapanataym: Holly & MauMau Benitez
Born for YouKevin Sebastian
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoAndrew Abella
2015Wansapanataym: Christmas WitchJessie Reyes
ASAPHost / Performer
Eat Bulaga!Guest PerformerGMA Network
Magpakailanman: Ang huling yakap sa nawalang anakDaniel
2014More Than WordsHiro Vera / Sebastian
2013Sunday All StarsHost / Performer
GenesisAntonio De Guzman
Villa QuintanaIsagani
2012Together ForeverEly Trinidad
Tweets for My SweetDino Mercado
2011DaldalitaGino Delgado
Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinYoung Ferdinand
Andres de SayaBryan
Party Pilipinas Elmo and Julie Anne: A Wazak Love StoryElmo Montero
Maynila: Takot na PusoSanti
BantatayArtie
MaynilaRain
Maynila: Victims of LoveJoey
2010Kaya ng PowersGustin Powers
Party Pilipinas Red Mask Himself
Pilyang KerubinAaron Alejandrino
Tween HeartsHimself
Kap's Amazing Stories Kids EditionHost
Party PilipinasHost / Performer
2009Family FeudHimself

Discography

Album
YearTitleRoleCompany
2010In Love and WarCollaborated with Ely Buendia on behalf of Francis M.Musiko Records
Sony Music Philippines (now Ivory Music & Video)
2011Tween Academy: Class of 2012 soundtrackHimselfGMA Records
2014Philpop 2014Interpreter together with Jay-R and Q-YorkUniversal Records
2016Elmo (self-titled album)Himself
Born for You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Himself/KevinStar Music

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryResult
2011
Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance by an ActorNominated
42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial AwardsMost Promising Loveteam of 2010 (w/ Julie Anne San Jose)[15]Won
24th Aliw AwardsBest Teen PerformerWon
Yes Mag 100 Most Beautiful StarsNewbieWon
2012 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial AwardsPromising male Singer/Performer[16]Won
2nd Yahoo OMG AwardsMale Singer of the YearNominated
Candy Style Awards 2012Most Stylish Loveteam (w/ Julie Anne San Jose)Won
Meg Top Choice 2012Top Youth Icon of the YearWon
2013 8th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video (I'll Be There-Julie Anne San Jose)Won
ABS-CBN Celebrity Push Celebrity Style AwardsYoung Stylist Guys On RiseWon
GMA Artist CenterMost Liked Male ArtistWon
Yahoo! Philippines OMG! AwardsMale Performer of the YearWon
Yahoo! Philippines OMG! AwardsFan Club of The Year (JuliElmo Pexers)Won
Yes Mag 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2013BreakthroughWon
PEP List 2013Male Teen Star of the YearWon
2014 Yahoo! Philippines OMG! AwardsMale Performer of the YearNominated[17]
9th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Media Soundtrack (Kaleidoscope World Forever More Ft. Francis MagalonaNominated[18]
Cinemalaya Special Acting Ensemble (w/ Coleen Garcia, Kit Thompson and Sophie Albert) Won[19]
201712th Myx Music AwardsFavorite ArtistNominated
Favorite Male ArtistNominated
Favorite Song for "Kay Dali"Nominated
Favorite Music Video with Janella Salvador for "Alam Mo Ba"Nominated
Favorite Collaboration with Janella Salvador for "Alam Mo Ba"Nominated
Favorite Media Soundtrack with Janella Salvador for "Born For You"Nominated
Favorite MYX Celebrity VJWon
gollark: It's POSSIBLE that the traffic monitor broke it or something.
gollark: Without a vanity name, you can only use simplify, I think.
gollark: You can get away with just a computer, monitors and a chest.
gollark: Turtle, usually.
gollark: Presumably kMarx.

References
  1. 'Elmo Magalona says he dedicates every performance to his late dad Francis M.", pep.ph. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. KJWAN: One Look Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS9etW4RRiI
  3. "JuliElmo" profile Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, julielmo.com. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. Elmo Magalona, most requested ng fans sa Party Pilipinas Archived 11 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine, journal.com.ph. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  5. Miley Cyrus performance. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  6. ""Kaleidoscope World Forever More" Brings ELMO MAGALONA and FRANCIS M. Together in One Music Video!". Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  7. "Top 10". philpop.com.ph.
  8. "Magpakailanman presents 'Ang Huling Yakap sa Nawalang Anak'". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  9. Elmo Magalona transfers to ABS-CBN. Pep.ph. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  10. "ElNella's Born for You album zooms to No. 1 on iTunes Philippines".
  11. ""Born For You" album instantly lands No. 1 on iTunes – LIONHEARTV". lionheartv.net. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  12. "Elmo Magalona debut album turns gold". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  13. ABS-CBN Star Cinema (16 June 2017), Teaser Trailer | 'Bloody Crayons', retrieved 8 August 2017
  14. "WATCH: Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona's "My Fairy Tail Love Story" Full Movie Trailer – LionhearTV". lionheartv.net. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  15. "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  16. "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived 1 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  17. FULL LIST: Winners at the 2014 Yahoo Celebrity Awards http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/63619-list-winners-2014-yahoo-celebrity-awards
  18. Full list: Winners and nominees, MYX Music Awards 2014: http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/54013-full-list-winners-nominees-myx-music-awards-2014
  19. "Kapuso stars reap awards in Cinemalaya 2014 | GMANetwork.com – Entertainment – Home of Kapuso shows and stars – Articles". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
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