Ronnie Liang
Ronnie de Guzman Liang is a Filipino multi-hyphenate personality known for his work in music, acting, modeling, and social media influencing. He is also an Army Reservist and a licensed private pilot.
Ronnie Liang | |
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| Birth name | Ronnie de Guzman Liang |
| Born | Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Genres | Ballad |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, performer, actor, model, pilot |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Universal, Viva |
| Website | www |
Liang is known for his passion for personal growth and continuous learning. In addition to his successful career in the entertainment industry, Liang is also pursuing his Commercial Pilot and Instructor Pilot Training at the Pilipinas Space and Aviation Academy Incorporated.
Liang's dedication to education is evident in his impressive academic achievements. He holds a Master's Degree in Management, major in National Security and Administration from the Philippine Christian University (PCU), and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Development Administration with a major in Security Development Administration at the same university.
Liang's pursuit of higher education and aviation training reflects his dedication to personal and professional growth, as well as his commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
Liang gained widespread recognition as a finalist in the popular reality-talent search franchise in the Philippines, Pinoy Dream Academy. He was the second runner-up next to Jay-R Siaboc and grand star dreamer Yeng Constantino. He sang the popular OPM hit "Ngiti" and was once a mainstay of ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show ASAP 08.[1]
He also served as one of the "JukeBosses"/Judges of TV5's Sing Galing.
In 2022, Liang founded the Ronnie Liang Project Ngiti Foundation, Inc. with the aim of providing assistance to people, particularly children, with cleft lip and cleft palate.
With his various accomplishments in different fields, Ronnie Liang has become an inspiration to many Filipinos.
Biography
Liang is the youngest of the seven children of a low-income family. He supported himself through college by working in a fast food outlet and a video shop, while studying at Holy Angel University in his hometown of Angeles, Pampanga. He graduated with a BS Education degree (physics, chemistry and biology major).
Career
Liang started working part-time as a ramp model, until his manager discovered that Ronnie could sing and encouraged him to join singing contests. Among them was Pinoy Pop Superstar.
Liang then joined Pinoy Dream Academy and made it past the initial screening to be one of the 20 scholars to study inside the academy. After a few months, Ronnie made it to the Honor's List of Six and ended up as PDA's second runner-up.
Liang now is being managed by Viva Artist Agency.
Liang's wholesome brand personality and image stand out because of his talent, admirable spirit, and dedication for 16 years in the entertainment industry.
Liang serves as role model due to his involvement in numerous humanitarian activities and public service, as follows:
· 1st Lieutenant of the Philippine Army, Reserve Command
· Ambassador of Department of Education (DEPED)- Brigada Iskwela
· Ambassador of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)
· Ambassador of Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB)
· Ambassador of People’s Law and Enforcement Board (PLEB)
· Ambassador of Operation Smile
· Ambassador of Philippine Christian University
· Member of Advisory Group of Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG)
· Ambassador of UNICEF for Global Hand washing
· Ambassador of ARMM for Global Hand washing
· Member of the Rotary Club of Pasig Premier
· RedCross Donor
Various media outlets described Liang as a man who wears many hats, a multi-hyphenate person, a Pop Balladeer, and an OPM Heartthrob.
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2021 | Sing Galing! | Himself / Judge | TV5 |
| 2020 | Wowowin | Himself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Ghost Adventures | Sari Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV | |
| 2016 | Ang Kasambahay | Sari Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV | |
| 2016 | Just Duet | Himself Performer | GMA Network |
| 2015 | From the Beautiful Country | Sari Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Wowowee | Himself / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Enrique | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song: Salamat | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007–2010 | ASAP | Himself / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Pinoy Dream Academy | Second Runner-up | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Pinoy Pop Superstar | Finalist / Disqualified | GMA Network |
Film
| Movies | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Film Production | |
| 2005 | Ako Legal Wife | Drake | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2014 | Esoterika Maynila | Mario | T-Rex Films | |
| 2017 | Fan Girl Fan Boy | Mr. Gun | Viva Films | |
| 2017 | 100 Tula Para Kay Stella | Viva Films | ||
| 2018 | Petmalu | Red Nine Entertainment | ||
| 2018 | Abay Babes | Brent | Viva Films | |
| 2018 | Maria | Viva Films | ||
| 2019 | #Jowable | Viva Films | ||
Discography
Solo albums
| No. | Album information |
|---|---|
1 |
Ronnie Liang: Ang Aking Awitin
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| 2 | Ronnie Liang
Released 2007 Released by Universal Records
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3 |
Ronnie Liang: May Minamahal
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| 4 | Ronnie Liang Songs of Love
-Released 2014 -Released by Universal Records
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| 5 | Ronnie Liang 12
-Released 2018 -Released by Viva Records
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak (Radio Stations) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Ngiti" | 1 |
| "Gusto Kita" | 1 | |
| 2008 | "Ikaw" | - |
| 2013 | "Akala Mo" | - |
| 2016 | "'Di Mo Man Sabihin" | |
| 2016 | "Pakisabi na Lang" | |
| 2016 | "Miss Kita Kung Christmas" | |
| 2017 | "Iingatan Ka" | |
| 2019 | "Ligaya" | 1 |
| 2019 | "Yakap" | 3 |
| 2019 | "Sa Paskong Darating" | |
| 2019 | "Liwanag" (Ronnie Liang/Sarah Geronimo) | |
| 2023 | "Kailangan Kong Gawin" (Ronnie Liang) |
Music videos
- "Ngiti"
- "Gusto Kita" (original Indonesian pop song by the late Indonesian pop jazz singer Utha Likumahuwa in 1987, later translated into a Tagalog song by Gino Padilla in 1991, also covered by Angeline Quinto)
- "Ikaw"
- "Akala Mo"
- "May Minamahal" (original by Hajji Alejandro)
- "Beginning Today"
- "Oh Holy Night"
- "Liwanag"
- "Hiling"
- "Miss Kita Kung Christmas" (original by the late Susan Fuentes)
- "Looking Through the Eyes of Love"
- "Tila"
- "Ligaya"
- "Yakap"
- ”Para Sa Bayan”
Concerts
- PDA Top 6 Dream Concert Tour: January 2007
- PDA Top 6 Dream Concert World Tour: April 2007
- US Tour: July – August 2007
- "Triple Dare Music" – September 27 at the Music Museum[2]
- LoveXRomance – November 8, 2019 at the Music Museum | Special Guests: Sarah Geronimo, Ella Cruz and Janine Teñoso
- LoveXRomance-Dinner for a Cause - February 11, 2023 at Solano Hotel in Lipa, Batangas | Special Guests: Queenay, Carmela Lorzano and Janette Mamino
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Performance on a Music Video of the Year | "Gusto Kita" | Won | |
| Pop Song of the Year | "Ngiti" | Won | |||
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | ASAP '07 | Won | ||
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Duet | "Ang Aking Awitin" with Nikki Gil | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Gawad Pasado | Best Actor | Esoterika Manila | Won | |
| 2019 | PMPC Star Awards for Music | Male Recording Artist of the Year | "Ligaya" | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Gold Record Award | 1st Debut Album | "Ang Aking Awitin(My Songs)" | April 2008 | |
| 2022 | Gold Record award | 2nd album | MAY MINAMAHAL (Loving Someone) | under viva records (November 2013) | |
| 2022 | Military Service Awards | Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM), Military Merit Medal (2x), Military Commendation Medal, Disaster Achievement Relief & Rehabilitation, Operation (DRO) Ribbon and Presidential Unit Citation Badge | |||
| 2022 | Asia's Pinnacle Awards | Asia's Most Phenomenal& Influential Singinging Icon of All Time | |||
| 2023 | Gawad Filipino | Hero of the Year 2023 | |||
| 2023 | Asia's Modern Hero | Heroes Remarkable Star Icon & Singer of All Time |
Trivia
- Ronnie Liangs cover song "Gusto Kita" is actual a translation song originally an Indonesian song as "Sesaat Kau Hadir" by the late Indonesian pop singer Utha Likumahuwa was released in 1987. Four years later, it was translated into a Tagalog song by OPM pop singer Gino Padilla and later also covered by Ronnie Liang in 2007.
- Ronnie Liang is also a pilot aside his singing and acting.
- Ronnie Liang's song "Ngiti" was also covered by Tito, Vic & Joey during their performance at the "Sa Tamang Panahon: ALDub Grand Fans Day TV Special" was featured on Eat Bulaga on GMA Channel 7 in 2015.
- Ronnie Liang is one of the Board Members of the People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) in Quezon City (QC), hearing citizen's complaints against policemen in QC.
See also
References
- Ronnie Liang at IMDb
- "Ronnie Liang promotes debut CD 'Ang Aking Awitin'". ABS-CBN News. October 14, 2008.