Erik Santos
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Rhoderick John "Erik" Ramos-Santos, born and raised in Malabon, Philippines, emerged as the grand champion of the ABS-CBN program Star In A Million in January 2004. He is the next big thing in Philippine music, as far as male singers are concerned, is touted either as the next Gary V. or Martin Nievera. Erik Santos, winner of the much-coveted and most prestigious singing contest in the country, has been called that, aside from being tagged "the rising star," his moniker in Star in a Million. Now, the country's Prince of Pop has proven that he is indeed all that and more. As soon as he stepped off the stage from where he delivered the most amazing rendition of "This is the Moment" and received the winning nod of the most illustrious panel of judges, Erik Santos has been winning hearts from all over the globe through his heartfelt singing and versatile voice.
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[edit] Early life and career
Erik never thought that his childhood dream of becoming a singer would come true sooner than he expected. His passion for singing started when he was still a kid in Malabon. His penchant for music has always been at fate's beckoning, with Erik participating in numerous small-town singing competitions. Although he did not always emerge as the grand-prize winner, his singing ability and passionate performances were definitely noticeable. Among his favorite contest pieces was "Pangarap na Bituin", by no less than one of his idols Sharon Cuneta. In school, Erik excelled in his studies, being the recipient of various academic recognitions and leadership awards. But as he progressed to his college education he continued to be triumphant in his school’s singing competitions.
Erik has been granted many second chances in his life, but by far the biggest was becoming the wildcard entry to the Final 10 of Star in a Million. He had a good start in the contest but got eliminated during the third week of competitions, when it was still a part of the Sunday noontime variety show ASAP. Nevertheless, his second chance came and his moving rendition of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly", made him worthy of the 10th and final slot for the semi-finals round. He forged ahead and kept on competing week after week. There must have been some magic in his chosen songs as his heartfelt renditions put him as one of the three grand finalists in the much-awaited ultimate showdown for the title of Star in a Million. "This is the Moment," a song from the musical Jekyll and Hyde, popularized by his other idol Martin Nievera, was his key to winning the prestigious title, and from then on Erik's music has touched the lives of many Filipinos not only locally but across many seas, as well.
Now, with record-breaking chart-toppers from his Platinum debut album (his first single Pagbigyang Muli has stayed on the #1 spot of WRR's hit chart for more than 20 weeks, along with his other songs filling up the charts simultaneously), sold-out concerts and an unquenchable demand for corporate shows, accolades from Awit Awards, Star Awards and Aliw Awards, endorsements for a bank (Bank of the Philippine Island's Express Remit) and a presidentiable, theme songs for radio stations, teleseryes and even movies, we are sure to expect the name Erik Santos to be part of the firmament of OPM royalty. For the boy who thought he could fly and touch the sky, the moment has definitely come. Erik has what it takes to make it big in the industry, with perseverance in his craft, humility on his side, and talent from the heart. Indeed, Erik Santos is the real and rightful Star in a Million.
[edit] Discography
ERIK SANTOS' STUDIO ALBUMS
Your Love (2006)
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- Your Love
- Running Away
- Misty Glass Window
- Kailanman
- Parting Time (duet with Kyla)
- Huwag Na Lang Kaya
- Next In Line
- Say You'll Never Go
- Girl
- Kisapmata
- All That I Need
Bonus Track: 12. Maging Sino Ka Man
Loving You Now (2005) - Gold & Platinum Award
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- I Will Never Leave You
- Goodbye's Not Forever
- Bakit Ba Iniibig Ka (duet with Regine Velasquez)
- Kung Maaalala Mo
- Mystery
- I'll Never Go
- Dahil Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal
- Who's Loving You Now
- Doors
- Magpahanggang Wakas
I'll Never Go (2005) - CD Lite
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- I'll Never Go
- Kung Maaalala Mo
- Who's Loving You Now
This is the Moment (2004) - Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum & Triple Platinum
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- Pagbigyang Muli
- Di Ko Kaya
- Kung Akin Ang Mundo
- It Might Be You (duet with Marinel Santos)
- I Believe
- Bakit Ba?
- You
- Hanggang Sa Huli
- Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin/Narito
- This Is The Moment
OTHER STUDIO ALBUMS
Star in A Million CD (Repackaged) (2004) - Gold, Platinum & Double Platinum
- SIAM Theme
- I Believe I Can Fly
- This Is The Moment
- I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You (duet with Sheryn Regis)
- It Might Be You (duet with Marinel Santos)
Now That I Have You Movie Soundtrack (2004)
- Now That I Have You (duet with Sheryn Regis)
The Joys Of Healing (2004)
- What Will I Do My Lord
Singles
- From Loving You Now
- From I'll Never Go
- 2005:I'll Never Go
- From This is the Moment
[edit] Awards
- Aliw Awards - Best New Male Artist 2004
- Awit Awards - Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist 2004
- Star Awards for TV - Best New Male TV Personality 2004
- People's Choice - Most Promising Balladeer
- Outlook Magazine's Top 10 Most Influential Youth of 2004
- Dangal Ng Malabon - Gintong Parangal for the Performing Arts
- Chalk Magazine - Top 50 Philippine Heartthrobs
- Aliw Awards - Best Major Concert (Collaboration) "Night of the Champions" 2005
- Star Awards For Television - Best Talent Search Program "Search For A Star In A Million"
- ASAP Platinum Circle 2005 - Platinum Male Artist for the album "This is the Moment" (Double Platinum)
- IFM Pinoy Music Awards - Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
- ASAP Top 10 OPM Ballad - I'll Never Go
- Homeboy #1 Awards - Favorite Singer
- MYX Music Awards 2006 - Favorite Male Artist
- ASAP Platinum Circle 2006 - Platinum Male Artist for the album "Loving You Now"
- ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2006 - Pop Male Artist
- ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2006 - Pop Male Performance (Bakit ba Iniibig Ka?)
Academic and other awards
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Leadership Award
- Liturgical Service Award
- Subject Proficiency in Filipino (1st to 4th year high school)
- Mr. CEU 2000 First Runner -up
- Mr. School of Science 2000
- Mr. Dentistry 2001
- Mr. Philippine Dental Student Association 2001
Nominations
- Awit Awards - Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist 2004
- Aliw Awards - People's Choice Favorite Song "I Believe I Can Fly"
- Aliw Awards - Best Performance in a Concert 2005
- Aliw Awards - Most Promising Entertainer 2005
- Aliw Awards - Best Major Concert (Collaboration> "The Comedy Queen & The Prince of Pop"
- MTV Pilipinas Music Awards 2005- People's Choice
- Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards - Most Popular Male Recording Artist
- MYX Music Awards - Favorite Mellow Video
