Kean Cipriano

Kean Edward Uson Cipriano (born June 11, 1987) is a Filipino singer, composer, actor, music video director, and musician. He is well known as the current vocalist of pop-rock band Callalily. He launched his own record label, O/C Records (2018)

Kean Cipriano
Birth nameKean Edward Uson Cipriano
Born (1987-06-11) June 11, 1987
Pasig, Philippines
GenresAlternative rock
Pop rock
Pinoy rock
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, drums
Years active2005–present
LabelsSony Music (2006–10)
Universal Records (2011–present)
Associated actsCallalily, Gracenote, 6Cyclemind, Nadine Lustre, Julie Anne San Jose

Early and personal life

Kean Edward Uson Cipriano was born in Pasig City, and has two younger brothers, Keno and Keano. He finished his high school education at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong. Cipriano attended the Conservatory of Music at the University of Santo Tomas and read business administration at the Entrepreneurs School of Asia (ESA).

In October 2015, Cipriano confirmed his relationship with actress Chynna Ortaleza on Tonight with Boy Abunda. Two months later, on New Year's Eve, the couple announced their marriage.[1][2] The couple are expecting their first child, a daughter.[3]

On March 17, 2016, his father, Edgie Cipriano died due to Heart Attack in Pasig City.

Career

He was part of ABS-CBN's noontime show "MTB" and won opposite Trixie Cacho on the LUV IDOL segment..

In 2010, Cipriano began his acting career via the TV5 series BFGF with Alex Gonzaga followed by a sitcom titled, Hapi Together.

In 2011, Cipriano expanded his acting career by starring in his first movie together with Eugene Domingo titled, Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank[4] where he played Rainier, a director. He also made several guest appearances in late morning series, Showtime aired over at the ABS-CBN Network, it is there that he met his close friend, Vice Ganda, the two later topbilled Praybeyt Benjamin which became the highest grossing Filipino film of all-time. In the same year he appeared in his first independent film titled, San Lazaro. He starred in his own television drama that aired on TV5 titled, P.S. I Love You with Gonzaga.[5]

In 2012, Cipriano starred in a film titled The Reunion to be released by Star Cinema together with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Xian Lim with Bangs Garcia as his leading-lady.[6]

He used to be a "freelancer" in entertainment, appearing in projects of (but without any formal association with) the three largest television networks when he first entered the showbiz. Currently, he is a talent of ABS-CBN.

In 2013, Cipriano won the one-million peso briefcase in "Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal" together with Enchong Dee. On June 5, it was announced that he will take part on the second Philippine Popular Music Festival together with Banda ni Kleggy as the interpreters for the song called "Space" written by Raffy Calicdan.[7]

In 2015, Cipriano teamed up with Nadine Lustre, to interpret Mark Villar's "Sa Ibang Mundo", an entry to the 4th Philippine Popular Music Festival held at Meralco Theater on July 25, 2015.

Discography

With Callalily

With BBS (Big Band Syndicate)
  • Ctrl+Alt+Del.Restart (2011)

Filmography

Movies
YearTitleRoleFilm Company
2011Ang Babae Sa Septic TankRainierStar Cinema with Cinemalaya
Praybeyt BenjaminEmerson EcleoStar Cinema with Viva Films
San LazaroCarlo BenedictoWatusi Productions
2012The ReunionPatStar Cinema
Madaling Araw, Mahabang GabiDante Nico GarciaPanoramanila Pictures
2013Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?Edgardo SalazarStar Cinema
Ang Huling HenyaDexterViva Films with Mutivision Pictures
2014Praybeyt Benjamin 2Emerson EcleoStar Cinema
VIVA Films
English Only, PleaseRicoQuantum Films
2016Love is BlindYariRegal Entertainment
That Thing Called Tanga Na
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not EnoughRainierQuantum Films
2017Seven SundaysJerryStar Cinema
All Of YouQuantum Films
Bar BoysJoshuaQuantum Films

Television Dramas
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2011BFGFPrince Kean PrietoTV5
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: CellphoneJustinABS-CBN
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: TrainBoyfriend
2014Ipaglaban Mo: Niloko Nyo AkoEly
2015Pablo S. Gomez's Inday BoteJerome Santiago
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sketch PadTeen Rustie
2016Dolce AmoreAlvin "Binggoy" Ibarra
2017–presentI Can See Your VoiceSing-VESTIGATOR
2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Migz

Music video director
YearSong titleArtist
2013"Darating"Ney Dimaculangan, Kleggy Abaya (of Banda ni Kleggy) and Dello Gatmaitan
2013"Pansamantala"Callalily
2014"Walang-Wala"Banda ni Kleggy
2015"Umay"Rye Sarmiento (of 6Cyclemind/Banda ni Kleggy)
2015"Lunod"6Cyclemind
2015"I Will Wait"Gracenote (feat. Chynna Ortaleza)
2016"Sana Mali"Moonstar88
2017"Pakipot, SupladoAlexa Ilacad
2017"Sa'n Ako MagsisimulaCallalily
2017"Naghihintay Sa'yo"Mark Carpio
2017"Tanging Ikaw"Tony Labrusca
2017"Labo"KZ Tandingan
2017"Tunay Na Pag-Ibig"Sam Milby
2018"Litrato"Callalily

Film director
Year Film Role Film company
2015Bakit Kasi Ako, Iba Na Langwith Soupstar Entertainment

Awards and nominations
YearAward-Giving BodyAward/CategoryNominated workResult
2012 35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank Nominated
2016 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough Nominated
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References
  1. "LOOK: Kean Cipriano marries Chynna Ortaleza". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. January 1, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  2. "News | Star Cinema". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  3. "Kean Cipriano, Chynna Ortaleza are expecting a baby girl". Rappler. April 4, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 16, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2020.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Alex Gonzaga gets surprise birthday celebration from P.S. I Love You family". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  6. "Star Cinema unveils stars of 'The Reunion'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  7. "Christian Bautista, Karylle and other singers to interpret Philpop 2013 entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
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