Tanya Markova


Tanya Markova is a Filipino rock band formed in the indie scene in 2006 and went mainstream in 2010. The band is currently composed of Gel del Pilar, Rhan Sabas, Kix Chavez, Ole Romblon, Japo Anareta, and Levy Arago. The band is recognizable due to their makeup and costumes, with each member having an onstage persona.
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History

Formation

Tanya Markova was formed in 2002 by San Beda University classmates Harlon Agsaoay and Gel del Pilar. Del Pilar immediately thought of an idea to combine sappy melodies and dark caricature-driven lyrics, then they decided to compose songs filled with sarcasm, idiocy, and childish ramblings. During those times the song they have created were only meant to be a joke with nonsensical titles. It took several months before they could find members who would agree to their concept, and almost 2 years to complete the line-up and perform live onstage. The said members originally hail from Bacolod, San Carlos City (Negros Occidental), Isabela, Leyte and some in Metro Manila.

Tragedy and hiatus

The band was on their lowest point on September 9, 2009 due to the unexpected death of lead guitarist Jollybee "Jbee" Borbajo a.k.a. Sugar K. in a freak vacation accident together with actor and friend Dennis Trillo. Due to this sudden loss, the band declared a hiatus in order to deal with the emotional experience and to think about the band's direction. In December 2009, Kid Guevarra went back to Manila to play lead guitar for Tanya Markova once again. He was actually Tanya Markova’s original guitarist and was able to play in a few gigs and became involved on Tanya Markova’s first few demos but he decided to go back to Bacolod due to personal and work reasons. When Sugar K. died, he was the only guitarist on their mind that could fill his shoes. Kid Guevarra decided to don the Jennylyn Sucaldito suit again.

MCA Music, ''Tanya Markova'', and present status (2010–present)

On January 19, 2010 the band were signed by MCA Music Philippines. On April 12, 2010, the band released their self-titled debut album Tanya Markova under MCA Music. They have released the singles "Picture Picture", "Disney", and "Linda Blair". After a few changes in their lineup, the band still continues to release music online.

Band's name

The band got their name from Filipina actress Tanya Garcia and the last name from Dolphy's bakla movie character, Markova. It's also a coincidence that an anagram of "Tanya Markova" is "Natay Karovam/Natay Karubam", an Ilocano word meaning "Dead Neighbor". The concept of the members' stage names is inspired by the band Marilyn Manson whose early members combined the names of notable personalities to form their own stage names.

Members

Former members

Touring members

  • Jun Paredes - bass guitar
  • Kenneth B. Reached - bass guitar

Discography

Studio albums

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  • ''Ang Mga Awitin ng Normal na Tao ''

EP

  • ''Ang mga Awitin ng Normal na Tao''

Singles

  • "Picture Picture"
  • "Disney"
  • "Linda Blair"
  • "P.A. Roadie Fernandez"
  • "Da Facebook Song"
  • "Jacuzzi"
  • "Creep"
  • "Hello Hello Hello"
  • "Ang Darling Kong Zombie"
  • "High-End"
  • "Iglap"
  • "Stranded"
  • "Bituin"
  • "Medusa"
  • "Hulog"

Music videos

  • "Picture Picture"
  • "Disney"
  • "Linda Blair"
  • "P.A. Roadie Fernandez"
  • "Da Facebook Song"
  • "Jacuzzi"
  • "Hello Hello Hello"
  • "Ang Darling Kong Zombie"
  • "High-End"
  • "Iglap"
  • "Stranded"
  • "Bituin"
  • "Hulog"

Awards and nominations

YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
2010Monster Radio RX 93.1OPM Band of the YearWon
2010Monster Radio RX 93.1New Artist of the YearWon
2010NU Rock AwardsBest New ArtistWon
2010NU Rock AwardsBest Live ActWon
2010NU Rock AwardsBest Music Video"Disney"Won
2010NU Rock AwardsArtist of the Year
2010NU Rock AwardsAlbum of the Year"Tanya Markova"
2010NU Rock AwardsSong of the Year"Picture Picture"
2010NU Rock AwardsGuitarist of the Year
2011Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Group of Recording Artists"Picture Picture"
2011Awit AwardsBest Performance by a New Group of Recording Artists"Picture Picture"
2011Awit AwardsMusic Video of the Year"Disney"
2011MYX Music AwardsFavorite New ArtistWon
2011MYX Music AwardsFavorite Music Video"Disney"
2011MYX Music AwardsFavorite Song"Disney"
2011MYX Music AwardsFavorite MYX Live Performance
2012PMPC Star Awards For MusicMale Rock Artist of the Year
2012PMPC Star Awards For MusicMusic Video of the Year