XLR8

XLR8 is a boy band in Philippines under VIVA Records' P-Pop Label. XLR8 is made up of Aki, Carlo, the twins MJ and MM, AJ, Kiko, Arkin and Caleb. They are now regulars in the Sunday variety show Party Pilipinas on GMA 7. Their self-titled debut album includes the tracks: You're So Hot, Tonight’s The Night, I Wish Lang, Dance With Me, I Love You Girl, I’ll Be There, She Was Mine, Anyway, Ms. Beautiful, Precious Love, For You and Money Money.

History

2010: Debut

XLR8's first appearance on TV was at Party Pilipinas on GMA 7. They perform their promotional song entitled "You're So Hot". They gain popularity especially with girls around Philippines.

They had also perform with Korean boy group, B2ST on June 2010 called P-pop vs K-pop.

Members

AJ

• Full Name: Adrian Justine Muhlach
• Birthday: May 20, 1992
• Height : 5′7
• Weight : 136lbs.
• Shoe Size: 9 1/2 or 10
• Shirt Size: Medium
• Collections:guitars, anime stuffs and perfume bottles
• Instrument(s): vocals, guitar, drums, piano and flute

AJ has show business in his blood. His father is Cheng Muhlach. Aga Muhlach is his half-brother. He is nephew to movie queen Amalia Fuentes and cousin to Niño Muhlach. What he loves most is music. He plays the guitar, drums, piano, flute and loves to dance. He looks up to John Petrucci, Joe Satriani and David Cook. He likes sleeping and watching Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel. He also appeared in commercials like Poten Cee Vitamin C and Mama Sita BBQ Marinade Commercial. AJ has also wanted to act and work with his brother in a film someday.

Arkin

• Full Name: Arkin Del Rosario Jr.
• Birthday: December 23, 1992
• Height : 5’7’’
• Weight : 130 lbs.
• Shoe Size: 9 1/2
• Shirt Size: small to medium
• Collections: Powerstation tickets and Shades
• Instrument(s): vocals

Arkin is the acting XLR8. He grew up listening and dancing to the music of Michael Jackson and 'N Sync but somehow got sidetracked and landed in professional theater. At 11, he discovered that a renewed interest in singing. He then began appearing in professional stage plays like Florante at Laura, El Filibusterismo, Ibong Adarna and many others showcasing his incredible talent. Geleen Eugenio eventually introduced Arkin to Viva. He has also appeared on television and was already thinking about a career in acting when the chance to join XLR8 came along. He is now back to his first love — singing and dancing. Arkin believes that when people point out your weaknesses and makes fun of you, it’s an opportunity for you to rise above.

Aki

• Full Name: Hideaki Torio
• Birthday: August 21, 1991
• Height : 5’7’’
• Weight : 140 lbs
• Shoe Size: 9
• Shirt Size: small to medium
• Collection: Shoes
• Instrument(s): vocals

Aki was born and raised in Japan of a Japanese father and Filipino mother. He opted to make his home in the Philippines because he wants to be in show business. His career experience includes regular stints in Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman and the defunct SOP (Philippine TV show). as a singer and dancer. He is a big fan of Westlife. He likes halo-halo, taho, noodles and adobo. He speaks Japanese and Tagalog.

Caleb

• Full Name: Caleb Santos
• Birthday: February 21, 1992
• Height : 5’10’’
• Weight : 132 lbs.
• Shoe Size: 11
• Shirt Size: Medium
• Collections: Shoes and clothes
• Instrument(s): vocals, guitar, and drums

Caleb discovered his musical talent at a young age and apparently been enhanced by joining church choirs and school bands dedicating his passion to the Lord. Aside from singing, we can also count on him when it comes to dancing and playing the guitars and drums—it’s something so admirable about this guy who can also leave you swooning for his killer looks.

A big fan of K-pop, Caleb believes that Filipinos can also rock hard and inspire the whole world. XLR8 is focused to give power-packed entertainment and inspiration and Caleb will definitely justify to that Filipino talent.

Carlo

• Full Name: Carlo Lazerna
• Birthday: October 22, 1991
• Height : 5’9’’
• Weight : 140 lbs.
• Shoe Size: 11 1/2
• Shirt Size: Small
• Collections: Electronic gadgets
• Instrument(s): vocals

Carlo has the creative mind who thought of naming his group XLR8. As a guy who believes that the best blaze burns the brightest when circumstances are at their worst, his creativity shines on their performance.

A pizza enthusiast, Carlo started loving singing at age 13 and would eventually appear at dance recitals and later on in Master Showman at GMA7. His musical influences include the King of Pop, Michael Jackson who he idolizes so much for creating a revolution in the music scene. He also is tremendously influenced by K-pop, J-pop and Anime Songs that he loves listening to as it gives him inspiration to conceptualize their own P-pop style.

MJ

• Full Name: Meljohn Magno
• Birthday: February 22, 1990
• Height : 5’7.5’’
• Weight : 120 lbs.
• Shirt Size: Extra small
• Shoe Size:9
• Collections:Shades and clothes
• Instrument(s): vocals, songwriting, drums, organ, guitar

MJ is one of the Magno twins. At the age of 16, MJ knew that he loves singing and performing in front of many people. Together with his twin MM, they usually perform in special family occasions to the amazement of their relatives and later on would take voice lessons to improve their craft. Aside from playing numerous musical instruments like drums, organ and guitar, he is an ace in composing new songs. He is in fact making his songwriting debut in the group’s album with the songs Dance With Me, I Love You Girl and Ms. Beautiful. He has appeared in GMA shows like SiS (TV series), Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman and All Star K!. MJ knows how to give the best shot for an opportunity and he knows how to make good use of it.

MM

• Full Name: Melmar Magno
• Birthday: February 22, 1990
• Height : 5'7
• Weight : 135 lbs
• Shirt Size:Extra small
• Shoe SIze: 9
• Collections: clothes, shoes, Shades and Caps
• Instrument(s): vocals

MM is the twin brother of MJ. He loves dancing and playing musical instruments. He has appeared in various celebrated shows like ASAP (variety show), Wowowee, Tayong Dalawa, SiS (TV series), Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, All Star K! and The Buzz. He is a self-confessed showbiz addict. He started singing at the age of 6. He was a veteran in joining school competition that helped him improve his trade. MM dreams of becoming King Of Pop and conquering Asia like Rain. He has studied in Dominican College Sta. Rosa Laguna.

Kiko

• Full Name: Francis Albert Ramos
• Birthday: February 28, 1992
• Height : 5’7’’
• Weight : 145 lbs.
• Shirt Size:Small to large
• Shoe Size: 10
• Collections: Caps and Shoes
• Instrument(s): vocals

Kiko just used to love dance competitions on TV, he didn't know that this enthusiasm would lead him to showcase his own style and dancing power.The boy who loved every challenging episodes of America's Best Dance Crew and So You Can Dance can also be dubbed as hyper lad in the group.He is the grandson of [Ben Delgado], the first Pinoy crooner to become a succes in Las Vegas.Kiko can certainly dish out those sentimental ballads with feelings and has performed in stage musicals, what he really loves is dancing to R&B and Hip- hop musics.He likes Michael Bublé ,Josh Gorban and korean and japanese pop tunes.Kiko believes in "No Pain , No Gain " mantra, he would definitely give his best shot for the improvement of their group.He likes Harry Potter and romantic films like Notting Hill.

Discography

Studio Album

#	Information	Tracklisting	Notes
1st	Title: XLR8 Released: March, 2010 Language: Filipino, English Label: Viva Records	"You're So Hot" "Tonight's The Night" "Wish Ko Lang" "Dance With Me" "I Love You Girl" "I'll Be There" "She Was Mine" "Anyway" "Ms. Beautiful" "Precious Love" "For You" "Money Money"	Almost all of the songs are composed by MJ Magno.

External links

• Official Facebook Fan Page
• Official Forum
• Official Chatroom