Elmo Magalona
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| Born | Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona April 27, 1994 Manila, Philippines |
| Other name | Moe |
| Education | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | www |
Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona (born April 27, 1994) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and Star Magic. He is the child of Francis Magalona and Pia Magalona.[1]
Biography
[edit]2009–2010: Early career
[edit]Magalona's first appearance in the Pinoy hip-hop/rock scene was when he was six months old being featured on the cover of his father's album FreeMan. He reappeared on an album cover five years later on FreeMan 2. Magalona also appeared in a noodle commercial called "Lucky Me Supreme" along with his father. He appeared as a young drummer in Kjwan's music video, "One Look".[2] He also studied in College of Saint Benilde.
2010–2014: JuliElmo and breakthrough
[edit]In 2010, Magalona began appearing as a regular on Party Pilipinas as a host and performer. Aside from being known as the "Heir of Rap", he became known as the other half of the musical tandem JuliElmo with Julie Anne San Jose, with whom he collaborated in several YouTube videos.[3] The same year, he was cast in Tweets for My Sweet. He also starred as the lead in the series Together Forever opposite Julie Anne San Jose.
In 2010, Magalona joined the cast of GMA's television pilot Bantatay as a series regular. He also appeared in the fantasy series Kaya ng Powers in a recurring role.[4]
In 2011, the young actor-rapper, together with fellow artist Sam Concepcion, performed as the front act of Miley Cyrus's concert at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds.[5] In the same year, he was launched as a movie star in Tween Hearts: Class of 2012.
In May 2013, Magalona, in collaboration with Oishi, released a remake of a famous song by his dad, and renamed it "Kaleidoscope World Forever More". The remake featured his duet with his father. A music video was also created, with certain modifications and inserting Elmo digitally into the original music video.[6]
In 2014, he was chosen as one of the interpreters of the Philpop entry, "Qrush on You", alongside Jay-R and Q-York.[7] He also made appearances in the Sunday variety show, Sunday All Stars as a host and performer. He was also the lead star in the 2014 CinemalayaX entry, #Y and then starred in the drama Villa Quintana he played Keempee de Leon's role together with Janine Gutierrez who played Donna Cruz's role. The tandem was reunited again in the primetime soap, More Than Words.
He briefly appeared in Magpakailanman in 2015.[8]
2015–present: Transfer to ABS-CBN and ElNella
[edit]On November 26, 2015, Magalona left GMA Network and signed a contract with ABS-CBN.
His first project was the 2016 music drama, Born for You with love team partner, Janella Salvador.[9] He collaborated with Salvador in the official soundtrack for Born for You, which reached No. 1 on iTunes Philippines.[10][11] In October 2016, he released his album, ELMO, which reached a gold record status by PARI.[12]
In 2017, he appeared in Topel Lee's suspense thriller Bloody Crayons with Salvador released nationwide on July 12.[13]
In 2018, he appeared in two Regal Entertainment movies, My Fairy Tale Love Story with Salvador and Walwal.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Magalona was born to rapper Francis Magalona and Pia Arroyo-Magalona. His grandparents are actors Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, while his great-grandfather was former senator Enrique Magalona.[15] He has five siblings, including actors Saab, Frank, and Arkin.[16]
Magalona previously had a relationship with actress and former onscreen partner Janine Gutierrez in 2014. The couple broke up after two years.[17] He then dated actress and former onscreen partner Janella Salvador in 2016. They separated following Salvador's accusations of physical abuse by Magalona.[18]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Enzo / Lorenzo |
| 2012 | Just One Summer | Daniel Cuaresma Jr. / Nyel |
| 2014 | #Y | Miles |
| 2017 | Bloody Crayons | Kiko Rivera |
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Noah |
| Walwal | Dondi | |
| 2025 | Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina! | Nicolai V. Santillanes |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2009 | Family Feud | Himself |
| 2010 | Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition | Host |
| Tween Hearts | Himself | |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Aaron Alejandrino | |
| Party Pilipinas: Red Mask | Himself | |
| Kaya ng Powers | Gustin Powers | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Host / Performer |
| 2011 | Maynila: Victims of Love | Joey |
| Maynila | Rain | |
| Bantatay | Artie | |
| Maynila: Takot na Puso | Santi | |
| Party Pilipinas: Elmo and Julie Anne: A Wazak Love Story | Elmo Montero | |
| Andres de Saya | Bryan | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Young Ferdinand | |
| Daldalita | Gino Delgado | |
| 2012 | Tweets for My Sweet | Dino Mercado |
| Together Forever | Ely Trinidad | |
| 2013–2014 | Villa Quintana | Isagani Quintana/Samonte |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Host / Performer |
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Hiro Vera / Sebastian |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ang Huling Yakap Sa Nawalang Anak | Daniel |
| Eat Bulaga! | Guest Performer | |
| Wansapanataym: Christmas Witch | Jessie Reyes | |
| 2015–2020 | ASAP | Himself / Host / Performer |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Andrew Abella |
| Born for You | Kevin Sebastian | |
| Wansapanataym: Holly & Mau | Mau Benitez | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bahay | Baning |
| Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers | Thor Begonia | |
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mangga | Darling |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Saltik | Nathan |
| 30th Southeast Asian Games Opening Ceremony | Himself / Performer | |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | 1st Lt. Jethro Mondejar |
| 2022 | Click, Like, Share: Unseen | Jerome Loreno |
| 2 Good 2 Be True | Atty. Joseph San Pedro | |
| It's Showtime | Himself / Judge | |
| Panalo o Talo: It's You | Erwin Pinagpala | |
| PIE Night Long: PNL Sessions | Co-host | |
| 2023–present | ASAP | Himself / Host / Performer |
| 2026 | Blood vs Duty | Harold Rustia |
Discography
[edit]Album
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Company |
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| 2010 | In Love and War | Collaborated with Ely Buendia on behalf of Francis M. | Musiko Records Sony Music Philippines |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 soundtrack | Himself | GMA Records |
| 2014 | Philpop 2014 | Interpreter together with Jay-R and Q-York | Universal Records |
| 2016 | Elmo (self-titled album) | Himself | |
| Born for You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Himself/Kevin | Star Music | |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2011 | |||
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor | Nominated | |
| 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards | Most Promising Loveteam of 2010 (w/ Julie Anne San Jose)[19] | Won | |
| 24th Aliw Awards | Best Teen Performer | Won | |
| Yes Mag 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Newbie | Won | |
| 2012 | 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards | Promising male Singer/Performer[20] | Won |
| 2nd Yahoo OMG Awards | Male Singer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Candy Style Awards 2012 | Most Stylish Loveteam (w/ Julie Anne San Jose) | Won | |
| Meg Top Choice 2012 | Top Youth Icon of the Year | Won | |
| 2013 | 8th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video (I'll Be There-Julie Anne San Jose) | Won |
| ABS-CBN Celebrity Push Celebrity Style Awards | Young Stylist Guys On Rise | Won | |
| GMA Artist Center | Most Liked Male Artist | Won | |
| Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Male Performer of the Year | Won | |
| Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Fan Club of The Year (JuliElmo Pexers) | Won | |
| Yes Mag 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2013 | Breakthrough | Won | |
| PEP List 2013 | Male Teen Star of the Year | Won | |
| 2014 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Male Performer of the Year | Nominated[21] |
| 9th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Media Soundtrack (Kaleidoscope World Forever More Ft. Francis Magalona | Nominated[22] | |
| Cinemalaya | Special Acting Ensemble (w/ Coleen Garcia, Kit Thompson and Sophie Albert) | Won[23] | |
| 2017 | 12th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Artist | Nominated |
| Favorite Male Artist | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Song for "Kay Dali" | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Music Video with Janella Salvador for "Alam Mo Ba" | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Collaboration with Janella Salvador for "Alam Mo Ba" | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Media Soundtrack with Janella Salvador for "Born For You" | Nominated | ||
| Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ | Won |
References
[edit]- ↑ 'Elmo Magalona says he dedicates every performance to his late dad Francis M." Archived May 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, pep.ph. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ↑ KJWAN: One Look Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS9etW4RRiI
- ↑ "JuliElmo" profile Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, julielmo.com. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ↑ Elmo Magalona, most requested ng fans sa Party Pilipinas Archived May 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, journal.com.ph. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ↑ Miley Cyrus performance Archived June 23, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ↑ ""Kaleidoscope World Forever More" Brings ELMO MAGALONA and FRANCIS M. Together in One Music Video!". Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ↑ "Top 10". philpop.com.ph. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ↑ "Magpakailanman presents 'Ang Huling Yakap sa Nawalang Anak'". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ↑ Elmo Magalona transfers to ABS-CBN. Pep.ph. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- ↑ "ElNella's Born for You album zooms to No. 1 on iTunes Philippines". Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ↑ ""Born For You" album instantly lands No. 1 on iTunes – LIONHEARTV". lionheartv.net. August 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ "Elmo Magalona debut album turns gold". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ↑ ABS-CBN Star Cinema (June 16, 2017), Teaser Trailer | 'Bloody Crayons', archived from the original on August 8, 2017, retrieved August 8, 2017
- ↑ "WATCH: Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona's "My Fairy Tail Love Story" Full Movie Trailer – LionhearTV". lionheartv.net. September 3, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ↑ "Tita & Pancho: Most loved team on & off screen". The Philippine Star. January 7, 2018. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ↑ "The Magalona Siblings: Where are they now?". GMA News. September 3, 2022. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ↑ "PEP SCOOP: Janine Gutierrez and Elmo Magalona break up". PEP. October 19, 2016. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Janella breaks silence, accuses Elmo of physical abuse". ABS-CBN News. October 24, 2018. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ↑ "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010" Archived May 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived July 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ↑ FULL LIST: Winners at the 2014 Yahoo Celebrity Awards https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/63619-list-winners-2014-yahoo-celebrity-awards/
- ↑ Full list: Winners and nominees, MYX Music Awards 2014: http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/54013-full-list-winners-nominees-myx-music-awards-2014
- ↑ "Kapuso stars reap awards in Cinemalaya 2014 | GMANetwork.com – Entertainment – Home of Kapuso shows and stars – Articles". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
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