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{{Philippine name|Antolin|Reyes}}

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Russell Reyes
| birth_name = Russell Antolin Reyes
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|8|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois
| instrument = Vocals <br> Piano
| image = RussellReyes.jpg
| image_size =
| image_upright =
| landscape =
| alt =
| caption = Member of [[BoybandPH]]
| background = group_or_band
| origin =
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]] [[Original Pilipino Music|OPM]] [[RnB]] [[Ballad]]
| years_active = 2016-present
| label = [[Star Music]] <small>(2016-present)</small> <br> [[Star Magic]] <small>(2016-present)</small>
| associated_acts = [[Jona Viray]] <small>(''Till The End Of Time'')</small>
| website = {{instagram|@boyband_russell}} <br> {{twitter|@boyband_russell}}
}}

Russell Antolin Reyes (born August 23 1998<ref>http://pinoyboybandsuperstar.abs-cbn.com/contestant/32/russell-reyes </ref>), more commonly known as simply [[Russell Reyes]], is a Filipino-American singer and a member of the filipino boyband group, [[BoybandPH]]. Known for his high-ranged voice, Reyes, together with [[Niel Murillo]], Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and [[Joao Constancia]] made their way to stardom with their musicality and charisma.
<br>
Their much-awaited album titled '''''BoybandPH''''' had it's debut last January 2017. The carrier single ''UNLI'' remained number 1 on Philippine charts until it was replaced by their second single ''Somebody'' (a [[Depeche Mode]] cover), which tops the charts until the present day<ref> http://www.ibtimes.ph/boybandph-somebody-myx-hit-chart-video-6776 </ref>.
== Personal Life ==
Reyes is the second child of Filipino parents Reggie Reyes and Lynda Reyes, who emigrated to Illinois, Chicago <ref>http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/02/16/chicago-based-teen-wins-over-pinoy-boyband-judges </ref> from [[Camiguin]] and [[Cagayan De Oro]]<ref> http://www.cdodev.com/2016/10/02/two-teens-with-cdo-connection-pass-auditions-for-pinoy-boy-band-superstar/ </ref>.
<br>
Despite not knowing the Tagalog language, his parents taught him the Filipino culture. Reyes started singing at a very young age, and his family were supportive of his dreams. Russell's influences in music are his dad who works and deals with high end audio and his brother who currently is a disc jockey <ref> http://www.northstarnews.org/news/v-show-winners-russell-and-jacob/ </ref>.
<br>
His passion for music never left him, at age 13, Russell won in the 2012 Niles North HS Variety Show with his friend and on the same High School he was cast on a classic Disney musical ''Beauty & the Beast'' <ref> https://www.niles-hs.k12.il.us/announcements/niles-north-presents-disney-classic-quotbeauty-and-beastquot-march-14-16 </ref>. In 2015 he was invited to perform together with other musicians in [[Illinois Music Educators Association]] (ILMEA) District 7 Festivals. He was part of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.<ref>https://nilesnorthfapp.com/2015/10/29/ilmea-district-vii-festival-musicians-chosen/</ref>
<br>
After Graduating on [[Niles North High School]] in 2016 he travelled to the Philippines for vacation but then found himself auditioning for the first ever season of [[Pinoy Boyband Superstar]]. Reyes, together with other 4 talented aspirants, eventually won the said competition and became the most requested boyband in the Philippines.

== Career ==
<big> '''''2016: Pinoy Boyband Superstar''''' </big>

In 2016 Reyes auditioned for [[Pinoy Boyband Superstar]] with his own version of [[Stevie Wonder]]'s ''Lately''. Despite his good voice and charisma, he had a rough start due to not being fluent in the Filipino language. During the next round of the competition, Reyes sang [[Bituin Escalante]]'s ''Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'' which wowed judges [[Yeng Constantino]] & [[Sandara Park]].
<br>
Dubbed as one of the strongest vocally, his journey on the talent search went easier. Reyes also gained praises & a standing ovation together with other aspirants after singing [[All-4-One]]'s ''I Swear'' <ref> http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/26/16/watch-trio-receive-standing-ovation-from-boyband-judges </ref>
<br>
On the first day of the two-day finale Reyes sang with co-aspirant [[Niel Murillo]] [[Major Lazer]]'s ''Cold Water'', while on the second day he sang [[Adele]]'s ''All I Ask'' proving he got what it takes to be part of the ultimate pinoy boyband. He became the second member of [[BoybandPH]] garnering an impressive 100% from the combined text votes and judges votes <ref> http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/155190-pinoy-boyband-superstar-winners </ref>.
<br>
He took home a talent management contract from [[Star Magic]], a recording contract from [[Star Music]], a [[Yamaha Mio]] motorcycle and all five winners received P1 million each fron [[Yamaha]] and [[ABS-CBN]] <ref> http://manilastandard.net/showbitz/simply-red-by-isah-v-red/224073/boybandph-members-ford-joao-niel-russell-and-tristan-win-pinoy-band-superstar-.html </ref>
<big> '''''2017: BoybandPH''''' </big>

Russell Reyes together with [[Niel Murillo]], Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez & [[Joao Constancia]] are better known as [[BoybandPH]]. Their self-titled album, which debuted last January 28, 2017 features their single ''Unli''. It also contains a cover of [[Depeche Mode]]’s ''Somebody'', as well as originals ''Boyfriend'' and ''Magmamahal''. Their winning song ''We Made It'' and the acoustic version of ''Boyfriend'' are also included <ref> http://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/228996/boybandph-spreads-unli-kilig-in-debut-album.html </ref>.
<br>
Russell, together with other members of [[BoybandPH]] are regular acts in [[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP]], a variety show on [[ABS-CBN]] but the group also make TV guestings on other shows of the said network.

==Discography==

===Studio albums===

{| border="2" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 90%;"
|- style="background:#19f0c0; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" | ALBUM
|-
! Year !! Album Title !! [[Recording label|Recording Label]] !! Certification
|-
| 2017
| ''BoybandPH - EP'' ||<center>[[Star Music]]</center>|| style="background:#e5e4e2;"| <center> [[Philippine Association of the Record Industry|Gold Record]] <br> (more than 7,500 copies sold) <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/BoybandPH/photos/a.502786603249715.1073741828.495046157357093/611019389093102/?type=3&theater]. Retrieved 2017-03-27.</ref> </center>
|}

===Singles===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Title
! Year
! Album
! Recording Label
|-
! "We Made It"
| 2016
| rowspan=3|<center>BoybandPH - EP</center>
| rowspan=4|<center>[[Star Music]]</center>
|-
! "Unli"
| 2017
|-
! "Somebody"
| 2017
|-
|}

== BoybandPH Tracks<ref>http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/03/17/boybandph-releases-first-album</ref> ==
* Unli
* Magmamahal
* Boyfriend
* Boyfriend ([[Acoustic]])
* Somebody ([[Depeche Mode]])
* We Made It
* Till The End Of Time ([[Jona Viray]] feat. [[BoybandPH]])

== Filmography ==
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Network
|-
! 2016
| [[Pinoy Boyband Superstar]]
| contestant
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
! 2016
| [[Minute to Win It (Philippine game show)|Minute to Win It]]
| contestant
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
! 2016
| [[Family Feud (Philippine game show)|Family Feud]]
| contestant
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
! 2016
| [[Gandang Gabi, Vice!]]
| guest
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
! 2016
| [[It's Showtime (variety show)|It's Showtime]]
| guest/performer
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
! 2016
| [[Magandang Buhay]]
| guest
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
! 2017–present
| [[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP]]
| performer
| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
|}

== See also ==
* [[BoybandPH]]
* [[Joao Constancia]]
* [[Niel Murillo]]
* [[Billy Crawford]]
* [[Sandara Park]]
* [[Vice Ganda]]
* [[Yeng Constantino]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reyes, Russell}}
[[Category:1998 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Filipino singers]]
[[Category:Filipino male singers]]
[[Category:Filipino American]]
[[Category:Star Magic]]

Revision as of 10:28, 19 April 2017

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Antolin and the surname or paternal family name is Reyes.
Russell Reyes
File:RussellReyes.jpg
Member of BoybandPH
Background information
Birth nameRussell Antolin Reyes
Born (1998-08-23) 23 August 1998 (age 26)
Chicago, Illinois
GenresPop OPM RnB Ballad
Instrument(s)Vocals
Piano
Years active2016-present
LabelsStar Music (2016-present)
Star Magic (2016-present)
WebsiteRussell Reyes on Instagram
Russell Reyes on Twitter

Russell Antolin Reyes (born August 23 1998[1]), more commonly known as simply Russell Reyes, is a Filipino-American singer and a member of the filipino boyband group, BoybandPH. Known for his high-ranged voice, Reyes, together with Niel Murillo, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and Joao Constancia made their way to stardom with their musicality and charisma.
Their much-awaited album titled BoybandPH had it's debut last January 2017. The carrier single UNLI remained number 1 on Philippine charts until it was replaced by their second single Somebody (a Depeche Mode cover), which tops the charts until the present day[2].

Personal Life

Reyes is the second child of Filipino parents Reggie Reyes and Lynda Reyes, who emigrated to Illinois, Chicago [3] from Camiguin and Cagayan De Oro[4].
Despite not knowing the Tagalog language, his parents taught him the Filipino culture. Reyes started singing at a very young age, and his family were supportive of his dreams. Russell's influences in music are his dad who works and deals with high end audio and his brother who currently is a disc jockey [5].
His passion for music never left him, at age 13, Russell won in the 2012 Niles North HS Variety Show with his friend and on the same High School he was cast on a classic Disney musical Beauty & the Beast [6]. In 2015 he was invited to perform together with other musicians in Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) District 7 Festivals. He was part of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.[7]
After Graduating on Niles North High School in 2016 he travelled to the Philippines for vacation but then found himself auditioning for the first ever season of Pinoy Boyband Superstar. Reyes, together with other 4 talented aspirants, eventually won the said competition and became the most requested boyband in the Philippines.

Career

2016: Pinoy Boyband Superstar

In 2016 Reyes auditioned for Pinoy Boyband Superstar with his own version of Stevie Wonder's Lately. Despite his good voice and charisma, he had a rough start due to not being fluent in the Filipino language. During the next round of the competition, Reyes sang Bituin Escalante's Kung Ako Na Lang Sana which wowed judges Yeng Constantino & Sandara Park.
Dubbed as one of the strongest vocally, his journey on the talent search went easier. Reyes also gained praises & a standing ovation together with other aspirants after singing All-4-One's I Swear [8]
On the first day of the two-day finale Reyes sang with co-aspirant Niel Murillo Major Lazer's Cold Water, while on the second day he sang Adele's All I Ask proving he got what it takes to be part of the ultimate pinoy boyband. He became the second member of BoybandPH garnering an impressive 100% from the combined text votes and judges votes [9].
He took home a talent management contract from Star Magic, a recording contract from Star Music, a Yamaha Mio motorcycle and all five winners received P1 million each fron Yamaha and ABS-CBN [10]

2017: BoybandPH

Russell Reyes together with Niel Murillo, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez & Joao Constancia are better known as BoybandPH. Their self-titled album, which debuted last January 28, 2017 features their single Unli. It also contains a cover of Depeche Mode’s Somebody, as well as originals Boyfriend and Magmamahal. Their winning song We Made It and the acoustic version of Boyfriend are also included [11].
Russell, together with other members of BoybandPH are regular acts in ASAP, a variety show on ABS-CBN but the group also make TV guestings on other shows of the said network.

Discography

Studio albums

ALBUM
Year Album Title Recording Label Certification
2017 BoybandPH - EP
Star Music
Gold Record
(more than 7,500 copies sold) [12]

Singles

Title Year Album Recording Label
"We Made It" 2016
BoybandPH - EP
Star Music
"Unli" 2017
"Somebody" 2017

BoybandPH Tracks[13]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2016 Pinoy Boyband Superstar contestant ABS-CBN
2016 Minute to Win It contestant ABS-CBN
2016 Family Feud contestant ABS-CBN
2016 Gandang Gabi, Vice! guest ABS-CBN
2016 It's Showtime guest/performer ABS-CBN
2016 Magandang Buhay guest ABS-CBN
2017–present ASAP performer ABS-CBN

See also

References

  1. ^ http://pinoyboybandsuperstar.abs-cbn.com/contestant/32/russell-reyes
  2. ^ http://www.ibtimes.ph/boybandph-somebody-myx-hit-chart-video-6776
  3. ^ http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/02/16/chicago-based-teen-wins-over-pinoy-boyband-judges
  4. ^ http://www.cdodev.com/2016/10/02/two-teens-with-cdo-connection-pass-auditions-for-pinoy-boy-band-superstar/
  5. ^ http://www.northstarnews.org/news/v-show-winners-russell-and-jacob/
  6. ^ https://www.niles-hs.k12.il.us/announcements/niles-north-presents-disney-classic-quotbeauty-and-beastquot-march-14-16
  7. ^ https://nilesnorthfapp.com/2015/10/29/ilmea-district-vii-festival-musicians-chosen/
  8. ^ http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/26/16/watch-trio-receive-standing-ovation-from-boyband-judges
  9. ^ http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/155190-pinoy-boyband-superstar-winners
  10. ^ http://manilastandard.net/showbitz/simply-red-by-isah-v-red/224073/boybandph-members-ford-joao-niel-russell-and-tristan-win-pinoy-band-superstar-.html
  11. ^ http://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/228996/boybandph-spreads-unli-kilig-in-debut-album.html
  12. ^ [1]. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  13. ^ http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/03/17/boybandph-releases-first-album
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