Jonalyn Viray

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Jonalyn Viray
Birth name Jonalyn Roxas Viray
Also known as Jonalyn
Born November 15, 1989 (1989-11-15) (age 18)
Origin San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines
Genre(s) Pop, R&B, Hip hop, Ballad, Pop rock
Years active 2004–present
Label(s) GMA Records

Jonalyn Roxas Viray (born November 15, 1989 in San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines) is a Filipina singer known as Jonalyn Viray noted for her vocal ability, capability to sing in the whistle register and is thought to have a 4 Octave vocal range.She was the first ever Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion the others were (Maricris Garcia & Gerald Santos).She is known as the Soul Princess of the Philippines[citation needed]

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Jonalyn is the eldest of four children. She is a niece of actor Gammy Viray. She started joining singing contests in her early age, winning first runner-up on IBC's "Birit Bulilit" as a child and on "MTB Teen Pop Star." Her winning piece was Mariah Carey’s "Never Too Far." Growing up, Jonalyn, much like any aspiring singer, admired Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Regine Velasquez and later, Kelly Clarkson. She joined GMA Network's talent search Pinoy Pop Superstar and won with her rendition of Reflection by Lea Salonga. On its second week, she won again with her rendition of it might be you and make her a fix finalist when she sung Get Here on its following week. At the finals night, she first sang "It Might Be You." From the eight finalists, four were chosen: Jonalyn along with Charmaine Piamonte, Michael Garcia and the crowd’s favorite, Brenan Espartinez.

In the second bout involving four of them, Jonalyn sang Whitney Houston’s "Run to You." She was chosen to be one of the final two contenders, the other being Brenan who sang George Michael’s "Careless Whisper." In their face off, they both sang "My Miracle" and it was Jonalyn who emerged as the champ. Among her prize winnings was a P100,000 gift certificate from Belo Medical Group which she notoriously availed by undergoing rhinoplasty at a young age to improve her marketability.

Her cousin Renzon Viray is also a musician. He plays bass for the power metal band Necrosumbra.

[edit] Present, On My Own

Finally, the time has come for Pinoy Pop Superstar Jonalyn Viray to shine on her own as GMA Records releases her debut album “On My Own”. Jonalyn's first album is in fact a dream come true – from the little girl who aimed for a goal to reach her destiny. The petite belter now proves to everyone that she has made it as a singer with her album “On My Own”.GMA Artist Center talent, Jonalyn rightfully claimed the title of being the ultimate Pinoy Pop Superstar. The amateur singing contest paved the way for the young lass. And with her first solo album, her talent sparkles even brighter with the ten tracks that highlight her vocal prowess. “Close to Where You Are” Composed by ace composer Danny Tan, this is the first song Jonalyn sang as a Pinoy Pop Superstar grand winner.

Jonalyn's renditions of “It Might Be You”, “Get Here”, and “Run To You” are for the young and old. She will aimed mesmerize listeners with her rendition of the Darna theme song “Di Na Mag-iisa”.

Jonalyn's soulful voice is in full force with “On My Own”. Pinoy Pop Superstar's “Soul Sister” sheds off the shyness of a former dreamer to wear the cloak of a certified diva.

Jonalyn also competed at the prestigious World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood and was awarded the Industry Award Female Vocal Solo for winning five gold medals.

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Jonalyn Viray is widely known for her big soulful voice, belting technique, and for her versatility and consistency in singing in different genres. She is classified as a spinto coloratura soprano with more than 4 octave voice. She can also sing in the whistle register.

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