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Filipino singer (born 1964)

"Gary V." redirects here. Not to be confused with Gary Vee.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Santiago and the surname or paternal family name is Valenciano.

Edgardo Jose "Gary" Santiago Valenciano (born August 6, 1964) is a Filipino singer and actor. Known for his musical versatility and performances, he is a recipient of various accolades, including 12 Awit Awards, 3 FAMAS Awards and the Myx Magna Award.

Valenciano began his career in 1984 with the release of his self-titled debut album. In the succeeding years, he has ventured on screen, with appearances on several films and television shows. He has performed alongside artists such as Brian McKnight, George Duke, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Shapiro, Ricky Martin, Cliff Richard, Leon Patilo, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patti, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Kool & the Gang. Outside of music, Valenciano's philanthropy is focused on hope, faith, and positive change; having been appointed as the first UNICEF National Ambassador for 25 years.

Valenciano was chosen by the Doha Asian Games Olympic Committee as the official interpreter of the anthem titled "Heart of the Games" at the 15th Asian Games in Qatar. He was also invited as one of the performers at the 23rd Asian Television Awards in Malaysia. He is currently part of ABS-CBN's contract artists and one of the mainstay hosts of ASAP.

Early life and education

Edgardo Jose Santiago Valenciano was born in the Santa Mesa district of the City of Manila on August 6, 1964. He is the sixth of the seven children of Vicente Calacas Valenciano, a Bicolano from Camalig, Albay, and Grimilda Santiago y Olmo (1934–2019) from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. His parents met in New York City, married, and settled in Manila. His mother is a Puerto Rican of Italian descent

Gary Valenciano, also known as Gary V, is a Filipino singer, dancer, musician, and actor. He was born on August 6, 1964, in Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines.

Valenciano started his music career in the 1980s, releasing his debut album “Gary V” in 1983. He quickly gained popularity in the Philippines with his upbeat and catchy pop songs, earning the nickname “Mr. Pure Energy” for his energetic performances on stage.

Throughout his career, Valenciano has released numerous albums and hit songs, including “Di Bale Na Lang”, “Hataw Na”, “Shout for Joy”, and “Take Me Out of the Dark”. He has won multiple awards for his music, including Awit Awards, Star Awards for Music, and PMPC Star Awards for Music.

Aside from his music career, Valenciano has also appeared in various films and television shows. He hosted the Philippine version of the reality singing competition “The Voice” in 2013, and has served as a judge on other reality shows such as “Pinoy Dream Academy” and “World of Dance Philippines”.

Valenciano is also known for his philanthropy work, particularly for his advocacy for diabetes awareness and prevention. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1985 and has since been an advocate for diabetes education and support.

Valenciano continues to be a prominent figure in the Philippine music industry and remains active in his music and philanthropy work.

Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano (born August 6, 1964) , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. His energetic dance moves also garnered him the nickname "Mr. Pure Energy."[1] He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Award for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998 he became the first UNICEF National Ambassador of Goodwill for the Philippines.

He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actorsContents [hide] 1 Biography 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 Collaboration Albums 2.3 Songs 3 Awards 4 External links 5 References

Biography

Gary Valenciano was born in Santa Mesa, Manila on August 6, 1964. He is the sixth of Vicente Valenciano and Grimilda Santiago Ortiz's seven children. His parents met in New York, married, and settled in Manila. His father,Vicente Valenciano, is from Bicol, Philippines. [2] His mother Grimilda Santiago Ortiz is a Puerto Rican woman of Italian descent who became a popular opera singer in Manila during the 1960s, and her love for music passed down to her son, Gary. He took his primary and secondary studies in La Salle Greenhills. It was during his high school days, while on a brief stint with the musical group Kundirana, that he devoted himself to music. asd

Valenciano started performing in 1982 and launched his career in singing and show business on May 13, 1983.[3] He first appeared as a solo in a television show called The Pilita and Jackie Show in 1982, but he was finally noticed after his performances in the TV shows Germspesyal and Penthouse Live. He had his first solo concert, in April 1984, inside the jam-packed Araneta Coliseum. That would be followed by 21 albums, three of them released internationally, including a Christian inspired album called Out of the Dark.

He is married to Maria Anna Elizabeth "Angeli" Pangilinan, with whom he has three children: Juan Paolo Martin (a vocalist of the band Salamin), Gabriel (a dancer, music arranger) and