Erik Santos

Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as simply Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, occasional actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition Star in a Million Season 1 in 2003.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ramos and the surname or paternal family name is Santos.
Erik Santos
Erik Santos during a Chicago concert in 2008.
Background information
Birth nameRhoderick Ramos Santos
Born (1982-10-10) October 10, 1982
OriginMalabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active2004–present
LabelsStar Music (2004—present)
Backroom Inc. (2003–2011)
Star Magic (2011–present)
Cornerstone Talent Management Center (present)
Websiteeriksantos.com.ph

Erik Santos was ABS-CBN's Star in a Million Grand Champion last January 2004. A young balladeer known for his soulful voice, Erik made his way to stardom through the music scene owing the title Prince of Pop.[2] His much-awaited debut album aptly titled "This Is The Moment" shows that Erik's moment has indeed come.[3] His passion for music started during his childhood years. He participated in various singing competitions.[4] His Platinum debut album and succeeding albums, sold-out concerts and a demand for corporate shows, accolades from Awit Awards, Star Awards and Aliw Awards, endorsements for a bank (Bank of the Philippine Island's Express Remit), theme songs for radio stations, and even movies earned him an unusual popularity.[5][6] His first single, Pagbigyang Muli, remained number one of WRR's hit chart for more than 20 weeks together with his other songs filling up the chart simultaneously.[7] Amidst all these, Erik still remains charming and this "realness" becomes one of the biggest factors why Erik has won audiences nationwide.

Early life

Santos was born on October 10, 1982 in Malabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. When he was four, his passion for singing started. He participated in numerous small-town singing competitions.[4] He graduated in high school at Immaculate Conception Parochial School – Malabon He studied at the Centro Escolar University and took up dentistry, but later shifted to Psychology. As soon as he won the singing competition Star in a Million in 2003, he temporarily stopped studying, because of his busy schedule. Eventually, he came back to school and finished college. He graduated in March 2010.[8]

Star in a Million

In 2003, Santos joined Star in a Million singing contest, and became part of the wildcard entry to the Final 10 of the show.[9] He had a good start in the competition, but got eliminated during the third week of the show, when it was still a part of the Sunday noontime variety show ASAP. Nevertheless, his second chance came, and his rendition of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly",[9] won him the tenth and final slot for the semi-finals round. Eventually he became one of the three grand finalists along with Sheryn Regis (first runner up) and Marinel Santos (2nd runner up) in the showdown for the title of Star in a Million. "This is the Moment", a song from the musical Jekyll and Hyde, popularized by Martin Nievera, won him the title.[10]

Career

In 2004, Santos released his debut album This is the Moment, and it went platinum after three months of its release.[3] After his debut, he released an extended play, quickly followed by his second album, Loving You Now.[11] The album was released with the hit single "Bakit Ba Iniibig Ka", composed by Ogie Alcasid, and sung as a duet with Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez.[12] In December 2005, he held his first major solo concert at the Marikina Riverbanks. On October 19, 2007, he staged another major concert at the Araneta Coliseum, entitled Erik Santos ... Solo at the Coliseum, with Sam Milby, The Company, Nyoy Volante, Danita Paner, and Ai-Ai de las Alas as guests.[13] On September 22, 2018, he held his 15th anniversary concert titled Er1k 5antos: My Greatest Moments at the Mall of Asia Arena.[14]

Discography
Main article: Erik Santos discography

2x Platinum

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Network Notes
2004–present ASAP Host/Performer
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Clifford Episode "Bus"
Star Power Host
2011 Star Power: Search for the Next Male Singing Heartthrob Host
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Roque Episode "Puntod"
2016–present It's Showtime Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan
Maalaala Mo Kaya RJ Episode "May Forever"

Movies
Year Title Role Production Notes
2009 Kimmy Dora Waiter Spring Films and MJM Productions Feature film, cameo
2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love Himself Star Cinema and Viva Films Feature film, cameo (in final sequence)
2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Cameo Spring Films and Star Cinema
2014 S6parados 1st indie movie

Concerts

Headlining

Local

  • 2004, Night of the Champions Araneta Coliseum

with Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, Mark Bautista and Christian Bautista

  • 2004, The Prince of Pop and The Comedy Araneta Colieseum

Concert Queen Two Solos, 1 concert

  • 2007, Pamaskong Handog ni Erik Santos Marikina Riverbanks
  • 2008, OL4LUV Araneta Coliseum

with Sarah Geronimo, Christian Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go

  • 2009, SOLO Araneta Coliseum first major solo concert

2009, Pop Icons Araneta Coliseum with Christian Bautista, Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby and Mark Bautista

  • 2010, Heartsongs Teatrino

Two-Nights; Valentine Concert

  • 2010, Power of One Meralco Theater

Two-Nights;Solo Concert

  • 2010, Extra Ordinary Songs Aliw Theater

with Sitti

  • 2011, PowER IKons Music Museum

Two Nights; Solo Concert

  • 2012, Greatest Themesongs Meralco Theater

Two Nights; Solo Concert

  • 2018, Er1k 5antos: My Greatest Moments SM Mall of Asia Arena

Two Nights; International

  • Canada Tour with Toni Gonzaga
  • The Prince of Pop and The Ultimate Performer (US Tour with Vina Morales)
  • Queens on Fire with Regine Velasquez and Pops Fernandez (ULTRA)
  • Queens on Fire US Tour
  • Champion Philippine and US tour
  • The Prince of Pop US Tour
  • Champions of the Heart Europe Tour
  • Christmas Is @ Marikina Riverbanks
  • Casino Filipino Shows
  • PAGCOR Shows
  • Center For Pop Events

Awards and Nominations
Awards and Nomination
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
200418th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityASAPWon
17th Aliw AwardsBest New Male ArtistThis Is The MomentWon
17th Awit AwardsBest Performance by a New Male Recording ArtistWon
24th People's Choice AwardMost Promising BalladeerWon
Outlook MagazineTop 10 Most Influential YouthN/AIncluded
Dangal Ng MalabonGintong Parangal for the Performing ArtsN/AWon
Chalk MagazineTop 50 Philippine HeartthrobsN/AIncluded
200518th Aliw AwardsBest Major Concert (shared with Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go and Sarah Geronimo)Night of the ChampionsWon
2nd ASAP Platinum Circle AwardsPlatinum Male ArtistThis is the Moment (Double Platinum)Included
2006IFM Pinoy Music AwardsBest Performance by a Male Recording ArtistLoving You NowWon
ASAP AwardsTop 10 OPM BalladI'll Never GoIncluded
Homeboy No. 1 AwardsFavorite SingerN/AWon
1st Myx Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistI'll Never GoWon
Favorite Mellow VideoI Will Never Leave YouNominated
3rd ASAP Platinum Circle AwardsPlatinum Male ArtistLoving You NowIncluded
1st ASAP Pop Viewers Choice AwardsPop Male ArtistYour LoveWon
Pop Male PerformanceBakit ba Iniibig Ka?Won
Yes! Magazine Readers' Choice AwardsCelebrity Home of the YearN/AWon
2007Pinoy Music Chart AwardsArtist of the YearYour LoveWon
2nd Myx Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistYour LoveWon
Favorite RemakeYour LoveNominated
Favorite Collaboration (shared with Regine Velasquez)Bakit Ba Iniibig Ka?Nominated
20th Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance in a ConcertN/AWon
iFM Pinoy Music AwardsMost Popular Song by a Male Performer[15]Your LoveWon
20083rd Myx Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistYour Love (Limited Platinum Edition)Won
Catholic Mass Media AwardsBest Music VideoBalik Sa BayanWon
21st Awit AwardsBest Christmas SongNgayong PaskoNominated
3rd ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice AwardsPop Male PerformanceHere I AmWon
Pop Male ArtistFace Off (Compilations hits with Christian Bautista)Won
20094th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistWon
WAKI OPM Music AwardsListener's Choice (Male)N/AWon
1st Malabon Music FestivalMalabon Musicians Alliance AwardeeN/AWon
22nd Awit AwardsBest Inspirational/Religious Recording (shared with Christian Bautista)Never Give UpWon
3rd ASAP 24K Gold AwardsGolden Voice Awardee (Male)Erik Santos: The Jim Brickman SongbookIncluded
20102nd PMPC Star Awards for MusicMale Pop Artist of the YearWon
Pop Male Recording Artist of the YearWon
Pop Album of the YearWon
5th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice AwardsPop SongMy Love Is HereWon
Pop Movie Theme SongMiss You Like Crazy (from the movie Miss You like Crazy)Won
201159th FAMAS AwardsBest Theme SongWon
6th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Media SoundtrackNominated
6th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice AwardsPop Music VideoBakit Mahal Pa Rin KitaWon
24th Awit AwardsBest Christmas SongChristmas (A Time to Love)Nominated
20124th PMPC Star Awards for MusicSong of the YearKulang Ako Kung Wala KaWon
25th Awit AwardsBest Male Recording ArtistSapagkat ang Diyos ay Pag-ibigNominated
Best Inspirational/Religious RecordingNominated
20138th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Mellow VideoBakit Mahal Pa Rin KitaNominated
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  5. Admin, Star Cinema. "Erik Santos as the 'King of Theme Songs' | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  6. Desk, BWW News. "Lea Salonga and Erik Santos Among Aliw Award Recipients". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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