Melanie Hernandez Calumpad, better known by her stage name Kyla is a Filipino singer dubbed as the "R&B Princess of the Philippines". She is the only female local artist who has won in the prestigious MTV Video Music Awards as 2001 MTV's Southeast Asian Viewers Choice Awardee along with OPM bands Eraserheads and Parokya ni Edgar. She has collaborated with international artists such as Fra Lippo Lippi, Ronan Keating, British boy-band Blue, Malaysian R&B singer Ferhad, Malaysian hip-hop duo Too Phat, and Keith Martin and many compare her voice to Aaliyah and Tamia. She is Classified as Dramatic Coloratura Soprano known for her raspy and husky voice.^{[dubious — see talk page]} Image File history File links Kyla_4thalbum. ... January 5 is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Jose L. Atienza, Jr. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... For popular music (music produced commercially rather than art or folk music), see Popular music. ... The soul, according to many religious and philosophical traditions, is the self-aware essence unique to a particular living being. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The EMI Group is a major record label, based in Kensington in London, in the United Kingdom. ... Kyla is a Filipino singer. ... Bold textA stage name, or a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers (such as actors, comedians, musicians, clowns, and professional wrestlers. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... Rhythm and blues (also known as R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences — first performed by African American artists. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... Named after the film Eraserhead, The Eraserheads were the most popular pop/rock band in the Philippines from their early start in the early 1990s to their disbanding in 2002. ... Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of Ateneo high school students. ... Fra Lippo Lippi is a new wave/synth pop band from Norway. ... Ronan Patrick John Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland) is an Irish pop singer. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Too Phat is Malaysian hip-hop duo that has brought Malaysian Hip-Hop scene to greater heights. ... Keith P. Martin, PC, MP, BSc, MD (born April 13, 1960, in London, UK) is a Canadian physician and politician. ... Aaliyah Dana Haughton[1] (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), known professionally as Aaliyah, was a Grammy-winning American singer, dancer, model and actress. ... Tamia Reneé Washington-Hill (born Tamia Washington on May 9, 1976), known professionally as Tamia, is a Grammy Award-nominated Canadian R&B singer. ... Ambiguity Dramatic can be : Dramatic, or full of drama. ... Coloratura is an ornate, flowery style in classical singing. ...

Biography

Kyla was born on January 5, 1981 in Tondo, Manila. Her first experience of singing contests was through Tanghalan ng Kampeon but got her first victory in the DZRH Hamon sa Kampeon in 1991. In 1993, she was champion for seven weeks in Tanghalan ng Kampeon and became the Grand Champion on November of that year with the song "I Am Changing". Tondo is one of the districts of the Philippines capital city of Manila and is the most densely populated area of land in the world. ... DZRH (666 kHz Metro Manila) is a radio station in Metro Manila owned and operated by the Manila Broadcasting Company. ... I Am Changing is a song from the second act of the long-running Broadway musical Dreamgirls. ...

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She graduated from the Philippine Christian University in March 2002, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication^{[1] [2]}. The Philippine Christian University (PCU), located along Taft Avenue, Manila, was founded in 1947 via the initiatives of the Laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines. ...

With 4 years of success in the Philippines Music Industry following the success of her album Not Your Ordinary Girl, she held her Not Just Your Ordinary Girl Concert in the Araneta Colliseum, it was certified a sold-out concert.

Kyla currently hosts and performs in a weekly variety show, SOP aired on GMA Network every Sunday at 11:45 am, and a kiddie talent search Popstar Kids aired on QTV every 7 pm also on Sundays. She's currently in a relationship with PBA player Rich Alvarez of Red Bull Barako. SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare) is a Philippine noontime musical variety show of GMA Network that airs live every Sunday at noon-2 p. ... Global Media Arts (GMA) Network, Incorporated, a Philippine multi-media conglomerate, is a television network in the Philippines. ... Popstar Kids a kiddie singing contest aired in QTV-11. ... Quality TeleVision (QTV) is a television network of GMA Network, Inc. ... For other uses of PBA, see PBA. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a professional basketball league in the Philippines founded in 1975. ... Richard Rich Alvarez (born October 30, 1980 in Yokosuka, Japan is a Filipino professional basketball player currently playing with the Red Bull Barako of the Philippine Basketball Association. ... Red Bull Barako is a professional team of the Philippine Basketball Association which entered the league in 2000. ...

Actress:

"K, the P1,000,000 Videoke Contest" (1 episode, 2005) ... aka All Star K (Philippines: English title: new title)

 - Campus Crushes (2005) TV Episode 

"Bubble Gang" (1 episode, 2005)

 - LIVE! (2005) TV Episode 

Masikip sa dibdib (2004) .... Singer ... aka Boobita Rose... Masikip sa dibdib (Philippines: Tagalog title) ... aka Masikip sa dibdib - The Boobita Rose story (Philippines: Tagalog title: long title) "Narito Ang Puso Ko"(2004)

 -w/ jay-r 

"Magpakailanman" (1 episode 2003)

 - The Sarah Geronimo Life Story 

Soundtrack:

"Love to Love w/ Jar-R"

 -Love to Love episodes 

"Now and Forever" (2005) TV Series

 -Now and Forever Dramarama sa Hapon 

"Kwento Natin To" (2006)

 -QTV Channel 11 theme Song 

Self:

'POP STAR KIDS"

 .(2005-present)......Host 

Ang Sarap ng paskong kapuso:

 .The GMA christmas special,(2006) (TV) .... Herself 

"Art Angel" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)

 Earth Day Special (2006) TV Episode .... Herself 

"K, the P1,000,000 Videoke Contest" .... Herself / ... (3 episodes, 2005)(1 episode, 2006) ... aka All Star K (Philippines: English title: new title)

 . SOP Nominees (2005) TV Episode .... Herself - Hired Killer .Hired K!ller Miss Pilita! (2005) TV Episode .... Herself . Campus Crushes: Part II (2005) TV Episode .... Herself . New Year Special(2006):The Winners of 2005...Herself 

"Pinoy Pop Superstar" (2005-2006) TV Series ....

 .Herself-Judge 

"S.O.P." (2001-present)

 .TV Series .... Herself-Host 

"That's Entertainment"

 .(1996) TV Series (as Melanie Hernandez) .... Herself 

Discography

Albums

• Way To Your Heart (2000)
• Kyla (2002)
• I Will Be There (2003)
• Not Your Ordinary Girl (2004) -- Certified Double Platinum (60,000 units sold)
• Let The Love Begin (original soundtrack album) (2005) -- Certified Gold (15,000 units sold)
• Say That You Love Me (original soundtrack album)
• Beautiful Days (2006)

Vocal profile

Voice type: Lyric Soprano

Vocal range: 4 Octaves

Highest note (s) : Ab5 ("Healing") ,B5 and F#5 ("LIVE Somewhere Over The Rainbow "), B6 ("LIVE Someday")

Lowest note: F3 ("Buti Na Lang"), G#3 (LIVE My All)

Awards

With 8 years of prominence in the music industry, Kyla accumulated numerous awards from many critically acclaimed Philippine Music Award giving bodies, which many of her rivals cannot surpass.

2006

Nomination

• favorite collaboration for "say that you love me" with jay r myx music award

2005

1st Philippine Annual Hip-hop Music Awards:

• Female R&B Artist of the Year

Other Nominations for 2005:

Awit Awards:

• Album of the Year: Not Your Ordinary Girl
• Best Ballad: If The Feeling Is Gone
• Best R&B Song:
  • Not Your Ordinary Girl (feat. Jimmy Muna)
  • Something About You (feat. Thor)
  • Hindi Mo Ba Alam (feat. PKaso)

MTV Pilipinas:

• Favorite Female Artist

1st Philippine Annual Hip-hop Music Awards:

• R&B Video of the Year : Not Your Ordinary Girl

2004

Awit Awards:

• People’s Choice Artist
• Best Performance by a Duet: Sana Maulit Muli (with Gary V.)
• Best R&B Song: I Will Find You

National Consumer’s Choice Awards:

• Best Female Artist

RX 93.1 Awards:

• OPM Female Artist of the Year

Tinig Awards:

• NPC’s Tinig 2004 honorees

Other Nominations for 2004:

Aliw Awards:

• Best Concert Act, Female
• Best Performer in Hotel, Music Lounges and Bars

Awit Awards:

• Best R&B Song: Bounce
• Best Vocal Arrangement: Always on Time

2003

Metropop Song Festival:

• Close-up Planet Choice Song : Buti na Lang ( Interpreter)
• 3rd Place Winner: Buti na Lang ( Interpreter)

Other Nominations for 2003:

Katha Awards:

• Best R&B Song: This Day (from the Album: Kyla, Interpreter/Songwriter)

2002

Aliw Awards:

• Best New Female Artist

Katha Awards:

• Best R&B Performance: Tara Tena
• Best R&B Song: Tara Tena (with Kaya & V3)
• Song of the Year: Tara Tena

Magic 89.9 Awards:

• Female Artist of the Year

MTV Pilipinas:

• Best Song: I Feel For You

RX 93.1 Awards:

• OPM Female Artist of the Year (for the 2nd Straight Year)
• OPM Song of the Year : I Feel For You

Other Nominations for 2002:

• Katha Awards: Best Rap Performance: Laro (with D’Coy)

• MTV Pilipinas: Best Female Artist

2001

Awit Awards:

• Best New Female Recording Artist
• Music Video of the Year: Hanggang Ngayon
• Music Video Performance of the Year
• Best R&B Music: Bring it On

Guillermo Mendoza Foundation Awards:

• Most Promising Female Artist

MTV Pilipinas:

• Best Video: Hanggang Ngayon
• Best New Artist

MTV Video Music Awards:

• MTV Southeast Asia Viewers' Choice Winner

JAM: Himig Handog Sa Makabagong Kabataan

• Grand Prize Winner: Tara Tena (Interpreter)

RX 93.1 Awards:

• OPM Female Artist of the Year

KCFM 93.9 Awards:

• Breakthrough Artist of the Year

#1 Hits

• 2001 - Hanggang Ngayon
• 2002 - I Feel For You
• 2003 - I Will Be There
• 2004 - Because of You, Human Nature, If the Feeling is Gone,Not Your Ordinary Girl,Till They Take My Heart Away
• 2005 - Let The Love Begin,Say That You Love Me
• 2006 - Beautiful Days
• 2007 - Nasaan ka na?

External links

• Kyla's Official Website
• KylaOnline:The Largest On-line Community for Kyla
• EMI Philippines' Official Website