Guji Lorenzana
- Actor
- singer
- DJ[1]
- host
- commercial model
- Pop
- pop rock
Star Records / Quantum Music (2010–2011)
Warner Music Philippines (2017-present)
Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.[fn 1] (born May 11, 1980), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino actor and singer who also a former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010)
Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, releasing two independent albums in the Philippines.[2]
As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (a.k.a. Star Circle) Batch 16, he was officially launched as a singer on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008.[3]
Guji's first major project was with ABS-CBN as an actor, starring him alongside Kaye Abad in the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, where Guji played the role of Rei, the "loveteam" partner of Pepper (Kaye Abad), gaining him initial acting notoriety in 2009.[4]
On August 17, 2017, Guji signed an exclusive 5-year management contract with Viva Entertainment's Viva Artists Agency, after being managed by Star Magic for the past 9 years.[5]
Guji continuously works in music and is often seen in Metro Manila's live music scene,[6] singing with his project bands.
On September 27, 2017, Guji signed with Warner Music Philippines. His first single under Warner Music was scheduled for release in October 2017.[7]
Theater
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | West Side Story | Snowboy | Stages Productions. Starring Christian Bautista, Karylle |
Believe The Pop Musical Manila | Starring Keith Martin, Rahda, Isabelle Gonzales | ||
2009 | |||
Tales Of The Manuvu | Oggasi | Cultural Center of The Philippines, Ballet Philippines. Also starring Robert Seña. | |
2010 | Legally Blonde The Musical | Warner Huntington III | Atlantis Productions. Also starring Nikki Gil, Nyoy Volante |
2014 | Grease The Musical | Danny Zuko | 9 Works Theatrical. Directed by Robbie Guevara. Also starring Tippy Dos Santos, Antoinette Taus |
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Himself / Ecomodel | ABS-CBN |
2009 | Midnight DJ | Paul | TV5 |
Precious Hearts Presents: The Bud Brothers Series | Reynaldo "Rei' Arambulo | ABS-CBN | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook | Lauro | ||
Your Song Presents: Someone To Love | Troy | ||
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart | Aaron | ||
2009-2011 | ASAP 09 | Himself/Performer | |
2010 | Your Song Presents: My Last Romance | Raul | |
Hair Is Your Moment | Jason Abad | ||
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? | James | ||
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Joseph | |
Imortal | Philemon | ||
Your Song Presents: Kim | Jess | ||
I Dare You | Himself/Kapamilya Challenger | ||
Regal Shocker: Salamin | Raymond | TV5 | |
Cityscapes | Guest Co-Host | ANC | |
Wansapanataym: Christmas Caroline | Charles Andrews | ABS-CBN | |
2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin | Neil | |
Wansapanataym: Witchy Mitch | Arthur | ||
Cityscapes | Guest Co-Host | ANC | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso | Eric Gonzales | ABS-CBN | |
2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Mario | |
May Isang Pangarap | Himself | ||
The Voice of the Philippines | Himself/Contestant (together with his sister Grace) | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis | |||
2014 | Moon of Desire | Philip | |
Wansapanataym: Perfecto | Mr. Santos | ||
2015 | Dear MOR: The Macy and Alex Story | Alex | ABS-CBN Mobile |
Dream Dad | Francis | ABS-CBN | |
2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Jason | |
The Wives Of House Number 2 | Travis | Sari-Sari Channel | |
The Greatest Love | Gerald Samonte | ABS-CBN | |
2017 | My Dear Heart | Young Albertus | |
The Better Half | Dindo Domingo | ||
2018 | Kalye Wars | Cocoy | Sari-Sari Channel |
One Song | Theo | Viva TV (Philippines) | |
2021 | Almost Paradise | Lester Cordero | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z |
Film
Year | Film | Role | Producer |
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2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Louie | Star Cinema |
Babe, I Love You[8] | Jet | Star Cinema Viva Films | |
Till My Heartaches End | John | Star Cinema | |
2011 | Segunda Mano | ||
2012 | Guni-Guni | Javier | Regal Films |
Suddenly It's Magic | Marvin | Star Cinema | |
24/7 In Love | Stefan | ||
2013 | It Takes A Man And A Woman | Carlo | Star Cinema Viva Films |
She's The One | Mike | Star Cinema | |
2014 | Filemon Mamon | ||
Bitukang Manok | Benji | Cinema One Originals Festival 2014, Winner of Best Cinematography. Directed By Alec Figuracion | |
2015 | Silong | Gib | Directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo. Also starring Piolo Pascual, Rhian Ramos. |
Just The Way You Are | Professor Parker | Star Cinema | |
2018 | Squad Goals | Professor Mandy Daluyong | Viva Films |
2019 | Maria | Bert | Viva Films |
Music video appearances
Year | Music Video | Artist |
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2011 | Kapitan | Paraluman |
Halik by | Kamikazee | |
2012 | Tagpuan | |
Huling Sayaw | Kamikazee featuring Kyla | |
For You | Paraluman |
Discography
Title | Release Date | Label | Singles |
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GUJI - We Are (Single)[9] | October 20, 2017 | Warner Music Philippines | We Are |
Guji x Moophs - Paralyzed (Single)[10] | February 3, 2017 | Guji Lorenzana | Paralyzed |
Voices of Christmas Album | November 2015 | BMBX Records | Around |
Voizboys - Fusion LP (Guji Lorenzana, JayR Siaboc, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez) | May 2010 | Quantum Music, Distributed by Star Records Philippines | Todo Na, Sinta |
Without Your Love - LP (Enhanced Compact Disc / AVCD) | December 2007 | LuKas Music Philippines (Independent), Distributed by Synergy Music Corp. Philippines | Tagumpay, Kasalanan Ba? |
Guji Lorenzana - EP (CD Lite) | October 2006 | Distributed by Ivory Records Philippines | I'll Be Yours Forever*, Dahil Sa Iyo (Because of You)** |
Not Another Christmas Album 3 (Compilation) | December 2006 | Jam 88.3 Promotional Album | |
Five Days More (CD Single)*** | November 2005 | Immij Records USA | Five Days More |
* Ogie Alcasid first wrote and released "I'll Be Yours Forever" on his Better Man album, yet never became a single
** Keith Martin's popular hit song, "Because of You", which was covered several times by other Filipino artists, was re-made into a Tagalog version for the first time by Guji (entitled "Dahil Sa Iyo")
*** "Five Days More" was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2008 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (Performance Award) | "Tagumpay" | Nominated |
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (People's Choice Award) | "Tagumpay" | Nominated | ||
2009 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male-New TV Personality | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Nominated |
2011 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Live Performer | 19 East | Nominated |
2016 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Silong | Nominated |
Notes
- ^ a b Guji Lorenzana was born in the United States. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Mangindin.
References
- ^ "Guji Lorenzana, marami pang gustong gawin sa showbiz! - Abante News Online". Abante News Online. August 21, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Almo, Nerisa. "Guji Lorenzana entered showbiz to pursue singing career". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Star Magic Batch 16 launched on ASAP ‘08 Archived October 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rose Garcia (April 5, 2009). "Precious Hearts Romances to be dramatized on television". News Blog. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
- ^ "Guji Lorenzana, marami pang gustong gawin sa showbiz! - Abante News Online". Abante News Online. August 21, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ spot. "Live at Izakaya". Entertainment. spot.ph. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-bulletin/20170905/282209421001994. Retrieved October 3, 2017 – via PressReader.
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(help) - ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 29, 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ We Are, October 20, 2017, retrieved October 21, 2017
- ^ "Paralyzed - Single by Guji & Moophs on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
External links
- Official Website
- Guji Lorenzana at IMDb
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