Michael Pangilinan


Michael Pangilinan is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He was the runner-up in the the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar and is a member of the band Harana.

Early life

Michael Pangilinan was born on November 26, 1995, in Pulilan, Bulacan. He is the second of three children of Tony and Precy Pangilinan, who were car dealers with an interest in music.

Biography

Pangilinan first appeared on the franchise talent-search of ABS-CBN The X Factor Philippines in 2012, and was part of the Top 20 being eliminated during the "Judges House" episode. He then had many appearances on the late night show Walang Tulugan on GMA. In 2014, he got his first break in showbiz when he interpreted a Himig Handog PPop Love Songs entry by Joven Tan entitled "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" that immediately trended because it somewhat tackles the LGBT community with its theme.
He was part of the impersonating competition called Your Face Sounds Familiar in its 2nd Filipino season where he finished first runner up to winner Denise Laurel.
He also sang some of the theme songs of ABS-CBN's teleseries and Star Cinema movies. He was part of the singing group Harana together with Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Joseph Marco. He has recorded albums under Star Music, namely self titled album Michael Panglinan and then Michael. Since 2018, he has been part of the all-male vocal trio BuDaKhel along with Bugoy Drilon and Daryl Ong.
Besides singing, Pangilinan can play the guitar without taking up formal lessons because his parents are into music. His R&B vocal style was influenced by musicians including Luke Mejares and Duncan Ramos. Among his musical influences were Janno Gibbs, Jay R and Brian McKnight.

Personal life

In 2015, it was announced his ex-girlfriend Erin Ocampo was pregnant with his child and he pledged his support, saying they were still friends.
In 2016, it was confirmed he is in a relationship with actress and singer Garie Concepcion, the daughter of actor Gabby Concepcion and Grace Ibuna.

Discography

Albums

with Harana
  • 2014: Harana
Solo Albums
  • 2014: Michael Pangilinan
  • 2016: ''Michael''

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee/workResult
Aliw Awards2014Best New ArtistPare, Mahal Mo Raw AkoWon
Aliw Awards2015Best Actor Kanser @35 the MusicalNomitated
Aliw Awards2016Best Male Performance in a Concert"Michael Sounds Familliar"Won
Awit Awards2015Best Performance by a New Male Recording ArtistPare, Mahal Mo Raw AkoNomitated
Awit Awards2017Best Ballad RecordingHanggang KailanNomitated
Awit Awards2018Best CollaborationKung Ako Na Lang Sana Nomitated
Awit Awards2018People's Voice for Favorite CollaborationKung Ako Na Lang Sana Nomitated
MOR Pinoy Music Awards2017Male Artist of the YearMichael Won
PMPC Star Awards for Movies2017New Movie Actor of the YearPare, Mahal Mo Raw AkoNomitated
PMPC Star Awards for TV2012Best New Male TV PersonalityWalang Tulugan with Master ShowmanNomitated
Wish 107.5 Music Awards2017Male Artist of the YearHimselfNomitated
Wish 107.5 Music Awards2017Song of the YearHanggang KailanNomitated
Wish 107.5 Music Awards2018Wishclusive R&B Performance of the YearTayo Na LangWon