Jona Viray
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Jonalyn Bubbles Bula (born November 15, 1989 in San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines) is a Filipina singer noted for her vocal range, belting prowess and the ability to sing in the whistle register.[1] She is classified as a Spinto Coloratura Soprano and is noted for giving a soulful dramatic effect to the songs she sing.[2] She has been credited to having more than four-octave range.[3]
She was the first ever Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion (others were Maricris Garcia & Gerald Santos).[4]
Biography
Born on November 15, 1989, Jonalyn is the eldest of 4 children from San Mateo, Rizal. She's start joining singing contest in her early age. She has won first runner-up in "Birit Bulilit" of IBC-13 as a child and in "MTB Teen Pop Star." Her winning piece was Mariah Carey’s Never Too Far.
Viray released her debut album On My Own in 2005. She competed at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood and was awarded the Industry Award Female Vocal Solo for winning five gold medals. The five golds came from the categories Broadway, Original, Pop, R&B and Variety. Jonalyn was also awarded "Overall Champion Female Solo" in Broadway, Pop and Original.[5]
She was often compared to her fellow singer Sarah Geronimo because of the fact that they came from rival show and that they are just of the same ages. Her famous whistle register is one of her advantages against others and her belting prowess is often compared to that of Sheryn Regis's.
She also sing the soprano role in La Diva and often given the hardest part considering that she has the widest range of the three and her versatility is incomparable.
Voice
She has been credited to having a four-octave vocal range and is classified as a Spinto Soprano with Coloratura abilities, she is also able to sing in the whistle register. It has aslo been noticed that she gives a soulful, dramatic effect to the songs she sing.
Lowest note: C#3
Highest chest note: Ab5 ("I believe")
Highest whistle note: Bb6 ("Oh Holy Night")
Live whistle register notes:
Oh Holy Night-Bb6
Lovin' You-E6
Emotions-F6
Dream Lover-A6
Fly Like a Bird-G#6
Vision of Love-A6
Emotions(2nd time)-G6
Discography
Studio Albums
| Year | Title | Record Label | Certifications |
| 2005 | On My Own | GMA Records | Gold |
| 2010 | La Diva | GMA Records | TBA |
Other albums
| Year | Title | Record Label | Certifications |
| 2005 | Pinoy Pop Superstar The Finalists | GMA Records | Platinum |
| 2006 | Mga Awit Mula Sa Puso Vol. 3 | GMA Records | Gold |
Concerts
- Fantasies Concert Series(U.S. Concert Tour with Katrina Halili - 2008)[6]
- Let's Celebrate (L.A. Concert with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes - 2008)[7]
- Katy Musical (MMFF Highlights - 2008)[8]
- A Night with La Diva (Her Trio's First Major Concert)[9]
- Chicago's Finest Live Philippine Tour (Guest)[10]
- CCP CONCERT (September 2009)
- Only La Diva (The first solo major concert of La Diva locally)[11]
- Intimately La Diva (Valentine Concert) February 13, 2010
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Studio/Company |
| 1996 | MTB Teen Star | Herself-1st Runner Up | |
| 1996 | Birit Bulilit | Herself-1st Runner Up | |
| 2005-2008 | Pinoy Pop Superstar | Herself-Champion | |
| 2005-Present | SOP Rules | Herself | |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman | Herself | |
| 2005 | My Guardian Abby | Guest | |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Jenny De Castro | |
| 2006 | Sa Puso Ko | Herself | |
| 2009 | SOP Fully Charged | Herself | |
| 2010 | Party Pilipinas | Herself |
Achievements
- 1.1st Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion (2005)
- 2.1st Album Launching: (On My Own 2005)
- 3.1st Collaboration Album: Pinoy Pop SuperstarGrand Contenders Album (2005)
- 4.2nd Collaboration Album: Tunog Kapuso Album (Di Na Mag-Iisa & My Miracle) (2005)
- 5.Acting Debut: My Guardian Abby (2005)
- 6.Reflections Concert (Guest) - (2005)
- 7.WCOPA: 5 Golds (Broadway, Original, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Variety) (2006)
- 8.WCOPA: 3 Plaques (Overall Champion Femal Solo for Broadway, Original & Pop) (2006)
- 9.WCOPA: 2 Golds (Duet for Pop, R&B/Jazz) (2006)
- 10.WCOPA: Industry Award (Vocal Duet) (2006)
- 11.WCOPA: 1 Plaque (Overall Champion Vocal Duet for Pop, Gospel & Broadway) ( 2006)
- 12.Sung the Theme Song: Ang Mundo Ko’y Ikaw (2006)
- 13. Luv NY (With the Role of Jenny De Castro) (2006)
- 14.Concert in Japan with Ogie Alcasid (2007)
- 15.Concert in Hawaii with Jennelyn Mercado (2007)
- 16.Ang Ating Musika Concert (Guest) (2007)
- 17.3rd Collaboration Album: Mga Awiting Kapuso (Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap) (2008)
- 18.Joined a New Trio: La Diva (2008)
- 19.Fantasies Concert Series in LA (with Katrina Halili & Kris Lawrence) (2008)
- 20.Let’s Celebrate: Marian-Dingdong Dance Concert in LA (with La Diva) (2008)
- 21.Katy Musical (MMFF Highlights) (2008)
- 22.. Her Single "If We Just Hold On" placed Fifth on SOP Music Video Awards (2008)
Personal life
Viray admits that she has a big crush on heartthrob Dennis Trillo and dreams of having him as partner for her last dance at her debut[12].
References
- ^ http://www.the-top-tens.com/lists/best-female-singer-21st-century.asp - 56k -
- ^ http://Jonalyn Viray - Vocal Profile (AMAZING Range! Watch This!!) - Find ....
- ^ http://fr.truveo.com/Jonalyn-Viray-Vocal-Profile-AMAZING-Range-Watch/id/1716477971 - 74k -
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ http://www.google.com/url?q=http://pinoyfiestaevents.com/2008/07/fantasies-starring-katrina-halili-and-jonalyn-viray-live-in-san-diego/&ei=DgaZSf3WOqCSsQPLyJSMAQ&sa=X&oi=spellmeleon_result&resnum=1&ct=result&cd=1&usg=AFQjCNGlZQrJYuTpP6L4r0FX6su2Qs89rw
- ^ http://www.philippinepressclub.com/2008_08_01_archive.html - 249k
- ^ http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_dec22_2008
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/3463/A-Night-For-La-Diva-to-be-held-in-Los-Angeles-this-April
- ^ http://blogpipiatbingi.com/chicago-finest-live-philippine-tour/
- ^ http://blogpipiatbingi.com/chicago-finest-live-philippine-tour/
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/articles/11866/Jonalyn-Viray's-debut-wish:-last-dance-with-Dennis-Trillo
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