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Top 10 Facts About Christian Bautista


 

Christian Joseph Morata Bautista is a Filipino singer, model and actor. He was born October 19, 1981in Imus with 3 siblings. His parents got him the best education. He went to prestigious schools like the international Christian academy where other famous actors studied.

He got recognized after he participated in a Philippine show on ABS-CBN, Star in a Million, where he was a finalist. Christian won the 4th place in 2003 and lucky for him, he got opportunities like the contract he signed with Warner Music Philippines.

He then released his self-titled debut album, Christian Bautista gaining him popularity locally and internationally. Christian Bautista is presently an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Here are top 10 Facts about Christian Bautista.

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1.He is the eldest of his siblings

Christian Morata is the eldest of three siblings. His family is not that huge, apart from his brother he has his mom and dad, Ebert and Jo Bautista. His brothers are Jordan and Joshua Bautista.

He was always talented and enjoyed singing at a young age and participated in activities that would grow his passion.

2.He has an incredible education background

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Bautista studied grade school and high school at the International Christian Academy, which also hailed other Filipino actors such as Ryan Eigenmann, Geoff Eigenmann, Rico Yan and Billy Joe Crawford. It is a prestigious school with great facilities and an overall learning experience.

He then went to the University of the Philippines Diliman to study landscape architecture. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree before he started focusing on singing.

3.He joined the choir at a tender age

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His interests in the choir had started to form when he was only seven years old. Kids his age were busy playing, running around and goofing around all the while he was going for choir practices.

He enjoyed singing in the choir that he managed to become an active member of the Church. Everyone at his church enjoyed his singing and thought that someday he would be recognized as a talented young man.

4.He has released many music albums

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Christian has released so many songs and albums throughout his music career. Most if not all of his albums have received recognition and ultimately won him an award. His second album titled completely received a platinum record award just a week after its release.

He has also done a Christmas album titled A Wonderful Christmas. His other albums are entitled, Outbound, First Class, Captured and another X-Plus from 2012. In July 2008, Bautista’s third studio album “Captured” was released which features Bossa Nova singer Sitti.

5.He joined a music singing competition

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Christian was a finalist at the reality show Star in a million. The show aired on ABS-CBN and had captured the attention of many fans especially in the Philippines. Christian did not become the first but he ranked the 4th best in the competition.

His music career took a good turn after the competition. He signed a contract with the Warner Music Philippines. It also gained him fans from across Asia. Over time he released several albums such as the Christmas album that compiled of different Christmas songs.

He was also part of an Indonesian Variety Show from RCTI in Jakarta, Indonesia named Dahsyat. He performed a duet with Indonesian singer Bunga Citra Lestari with an Indonesian version of Please Be Careful with My Heart which made him the first Filipino singer to appear in an Indonesian TV Show.

6.His second album received a Platinum record

His album titled completely earned a Platinum Record Award on its first week of release in the Philippines. This album gained popularity in the Philippines especially the hit songs titled Everything You Do, Invincible, and She Could Be.

It was not only in Philippine that the album reached platinum level, the album has also reached platinum reputation in Indonesia. Back in Singapore, the debut of the album was launched and the song The Way You Look At Me topped local charts.

7.He launched a 4 year tour in Indonesia

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Christian is known worldwide for his amazing music and acting skills. His career took of and launched a 4-city tour in Indonesia on January 26 to February 2, 2007. The tour helped is career and increased his fame in Indonesia.

The tour included visits to Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya, and Bandung. The turnout of fans was fairly populated and crowded. Over time he launched a concert tour named Inspired in October 2007.

The performances of the tour included a one-night show in the Cuneta Astrodome. During the event, guest appearances by Gary Valenciano, Tricia Amper Jimenez, Joni Villanueva and Sam Milby graced the audience.

8.His acting debut

The award winning musician is equally a talented actor with amazing skills. He made his acting debut in the 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di.

The film was directed by Joel Lamangan and had been written by Dode Cruz, Abi Lam-Parayno, and Andrew Paredes. Joseph played the character of Timothy, also known as Felix Yan.

The tune My Heart Has A Mind of Its Own from his second album Completely is among the soundtracks used in this film. Alongside Filipina singer Karylle, Bautista will also be a part of the theatrical cast of “West Side Story” later in 2008.

9.He has collaborated with various artists

He collaborated with Rachelle Ann Go in the song Pag-ibig Na Kaya?, Filipino version of Perhaps Love (originally sung by Howl & J), that was used in the Koreanovela Princess Hours, aired on ABS-CBN.

In July 2008, Bautista’s third studio album “Captured” was released which features Bossa Nova singer Sitti. Bautista re-released his latest live album Just A Love Song that now includes a CD compilation of different Christmas Songs.

10.He has received many awards

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Due to his brilliant music, he has been awarded a multitude of awards in his career. He was nominated for two awards in the Wish Music Awards, the Wish Male Artist of the Year and Best Wishclusive Performance by a Male Artist for A Thousand Years in 2016 at the Smart- Araneta Coliseum.

He won the 2014 Gold Record Award from Universal Records for his album Soundtrack and the 2006 FAMAS Award for Best Theme Song for his track Nasaan Ka Man. He also won the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards and the Favorite Musical Artist Act” in the very 1st Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Philippines 2008.

Christian is indeed multitalented with a many awards to show for it. He is well educated and has a clear future ahead of him. He has a fascinating acting career ready to be explored just as his successful music career. He is well loved and continues to warm the hearts of Philippines with his amazing music.