Kyla
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| Birth name | Melanie Hernandez Calumpad |
| Born | January 5, 1981 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genre(s) | R&B, pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actress, Model |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000 - present |
| Label(s) | EMI |
| Website | Kyla's official website |
Melanie Hernandez Calumpad, (born January 5, 1981) better known by her stage name Kyla is a Filipino R&B singer, actress, Model, dubbed as the "R&B Princess of the Philippines".[citation needed] She is the only female artist from the Philippines who has won in the MTV Video Music Awards for 2001 MTV's Southeast Asian Viewers Choice Award along with Filipino bands Eraserheads and Parokya ni Edgar. She has collaborated with international artists such as Fra Lippo Lippi, Ronan Keating, British boy-band Blue, Malaysian R&B singer Ferhad, Malaysian hip-hop duo Too Phat, and Keith Martin. Many compare her voice to Aaliyah and Tamia.[citation needed] She is Classified as Dramatic Coloratura Soprano known for her raspy and husky voice.[citation needed] As of 2008, she is a performer in the television variety show SOP Rules.
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[edit] Early life
Kyla was born and raised in Tondo, Manila. Her first experience of singing contests was through Tanghalan ng Kampeon although her first victory in the DZRH Hamon sa Kampeon in 1991. In 1993, she was champion for seven weeks in Tanghalan ng Kampeon and became the Grand Champion on November of that year with the song "I Am Changing".
She then joined the Wednesday group of That's Entertainment, an afternoon variety show on GMA Network. She graduated from the Philippine Christian University in March 2002, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication.
After the release of her album Not Your Ordinary Girl, she held her Not Just Your Ordinary Girl Concert in the Araneta Coliseum.
As of 2008, Kyla hosts and performs in a weekly variety show, SOP Rules, aired on GMA Network every Sunday afternoons, and a kiddie talent search, Popstar Kids, aired on Q.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio Albums
- 2001: Way To Your Heart
- 2002: Kyla
- 2003: I Will Be There
- 2004: Not Your Ordinary Girl
- 2006: Beautiful Days
- 2007: Heartfelt
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television/Film/Other appearance
2007
- Celebrity Duets (Philippine Edition): Celebrity Duet Partner
- Pacquiao vs. Barrera II - Will To Win: Sang the Philippine National Anthem
2005
- All Star K!: Campus Crushes (Ep)
- Bubble Gang: Live (Ep)
- Popstar Kids: Host
2004
- Alicia Keys Live in Manila - (front act)
- Masikip Sa Dibdib(film): Performer (singer)
- Narito Ang Puso Ko: tandem with Jay R
- Magpakailanman: played Sarah Geronimo (Life Story)
[edit] Awards
2008
- Gold Record Award "Heartfelt"
2007
- 3rd MYX Music Award: Favorite Remake for Love Will Lead You Back from
the album Heartfelt.
- Other nomination for the 3rd MYX Music Awards: Best Mellow Video for Love Will Lead You Back and Best Female Artist
- YES! Mag's Readers' Choice Awards: Hitmaker of the Year for the song Beautiful Days
2006 (Nominations)
- MYX Music Award: Favorite Collaboration for "Say that you love me" with Jay R
- Awit Award:Best Ballad for Beautiful Days
2005
- 1st Philippine Annual Hip-hop Music Awards: Female R&B Artist of the Year
- ASAP platinum circle award
(Nominations)
- Awit Awards:
- Album of the Year - (Not Your Ordinary Girl)
- Best Ballad: If The Feeling Is Gone
- Best R&B Song: Not Your Ordinary Girl (feat. Jimmy Muna), Something About You (feat. Thor), Hindi Mo Ba Alam (feat. PKaso)
- MTV Pilipinas: Favorite Female Artist
- 1st Philippine Annual Hip-hop Music Awards: R&B Video of the Year - (Not Your Ordinary Girl)
2004
- Awit Awards:
- People’s Choice Artist
- Best Performance by a Duet: Sana Maulit Muli (with Gary V.)
- Best R&B Song: I Will Find You
- National Consumer’s Choice Awards: Best Female Artist
- RX 93.1 Awards: OPM Female Artist of the Year
- Tinig Awards: NPC’s Tinig 2004 honorees
(Nominations)
- Aliw Awards: Best Concert Act (Female) and Best Performer in Hotel, Music Lounges and Bars
- Awit Awards: Best R&B Song - Bounce and Best Vocal Arrangement - Always on Time
'2003
- Metropop Song Festival: Close-up Planet Choice Song - Buti na Lang(Interpreter); 3rd Place Winner
(Nominations)
- Katha Awards: Best R&B Song: This Day (from the Album: Kyla, Interpreter/Songwriter)
2002
- Aliw Awards: Best New Female Artist
- Katha Awards:
- Best R&B Performance: Tara Tena
- Best R&B Song: Tara Tena (with Kaya & V3)
- Song of the Year: Tara Tena
- Magic 89.9 Awards: Female Artist of the Year
- MTV Pilipinas: Best Song - I Feel For You
- RX 93.1 Awards: OPM Female Artist of the Year (for the 2nd Straight Year) and OPM Song of the Year - I Feel For You.
(Nominations)
- Katha Awards: Best Rap Performance: Laro (with D’Coy)
- MTV Pilipinas: Best Female Artist
2001
- Awit Awards:
- Best New Female Recording Artist
- Music Video of the Year - Hanggang Ngayon
- Music Video Performance of the Year
- Best R&B Music - Bring it On
- Guillermo Mendoza Foundation Awards: Most Promising Female Artist
- MTV Pilipinas: Best Video - Hanggang Ngayon and Best New Artist
- MTV Video Music Awards: MTV Southeast Asia Viewers' Choice Winner
- JAM: Himig Handog Sa Makabagong Kabataan
- Grand Prize Winner: Tara Tena (Interpreter)
- RX 93.1 Awards: OPM Female Artist of the Year
- KCFM 93.9 Awards: Breakthrough Artist of the Year
[edit] Endorsements and Products
- Bum G
- Hapee Toothpaste
