Japs Sergio
| Japs Sergio | |
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| Birth name | John Paul R. Sergio |
| Born | August 20, 1979 Parañaque City, Philippines |
| Genres | Rock, Pop rock, Alternative rock, Pinoy rock |
| Occupations | Musicians |
| Instruments | Bass, Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Associated acts | Rivermaya Daydream Cycle |
Japs Sergio (born John Paul Ricafranca Sergio, August 20, 1979) is the bassist/vocalist/guitarist of the Filipino band Rivermaya.[1]
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[edit] Career
Sergio took over the role of Nathan Azarcon when the latter left the band in March 2001. Known to many as Japs, Japsuki, and JP, is actually a drummer. Furthermore, he is also one of the founders of the band Daydream Cycle and is the guitarist and co-songwriter of the said band.
He is currently on hiatus in Rivermaya as he is focusing right now with Daydream Cycle.
[edit] Personal life
His older brother Andrew Ryan Steve "Dok" Sergio (born February 27, 1976), is the bassist of his other band, Daydream Cycle and Pupil.
Sergio attended Manresa School in BF Homes Parañaque City from preparatory school until high school. Sergio graduated from De La Salle University - College of Saint Benilde in 2000 with a degree in AB Human Resources Management.
[edit] Discography
[edit] With Rivermaya
- Albums
- Tuloy ang Ligaya (2001, Viva Records)
- Between the Stars and Waves (2003, Viva Records)
- Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo (2006, Viva Records)
- Bagong Liwanag EP (2007, Warner Music)
- Buhay (2008, Warner Music)
[edit] With Daydream Cycle
- Albums
- Daydream Cycle (2001, independent release)
- You're Still Young At Heart (2003, Shelflife Records)
- Underwater Kite (2005, independent release)
- Christmas Is Here (2008, free internet release single)
[edit] References
- ^ Tan, Jasper Lloyd (8 September 2007). "Album Review: Rivermaya's Bagong Liwanag". PhilMusic.com. http://www.philmusic.com/main/content/view/153/8/. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
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