Guji Lorenzana
| Guji Lorenzana | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.[fn 1] |
| Also known as | GuJi, Goo-G |
| Born | May 11, 1980 |
| Origin | Long Beach, California |
| Genres | Pop, Alternative rock, Pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor, Host, Commercial Model, Recording Artist, Theater Actor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels |
LuKas Music Philippines (2006–2008) Star Records / Quantum Music (2010–2011) Star Magic (2008–present) |
| Website | http://www.gujilorenzana.com |
Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.,[fn 1] who is better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana (born May 11, 1980, in Long Beach, California, U.S.), is an actor, theater actor, host, former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010), freelance magazine contributor, former commercial model, and a Filipino alternative rock, pop rock singer.
As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (aka Star Circle) Batch 16, where he was officially launched on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008[1] Guji is now seen on various ABS-CBN television shows and publications. Guji's first major project with ABS-CBN had him star alongside Kaye Abad is the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, where Guji played the role of Rei, loveteam of Pepper (Kaye Abad).[2] When Guji is not busy with his acting career, he is often seen in Metro Manila's live music scene,[3] singing with his project band, Aminado.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Louie | Star Cinema |
| Babe, I Love You | 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 | ||
| 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. |
| Year | Music Video | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kapitan | Paraluman |
| Halik by | Kamikazee | |
| 2012 | Tagpuan | |
| Huling Sayaw | Kamikazee featuring Kyla | |
| For You | Paraluman |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sena. | |
| 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 |
Award
- On 2011 Aliw Awards for Best Male Live Performer for 19 East (Nominated)
- On 2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV "Best Male-New TV Personality" for Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers (Nominated)
- On 2008 Awit Awards for "Best Male Performance" for Tagumpay featured on his Without Your Love album released under indie label LuKas Music Philippines (Nominated)
Discography
| Title | Release Date | Label | Singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 re-made several times by other Filipino artist, was re-made into Tagalog for the first time by Guji (entitled - Dahil Sa Iyo).
*** Five Days More was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana
Notes
References
All written information not cited are taken from Guji Lorenzana's Official Websites, Blogs, and Mailing List (see external links).
- ↑ Star Magic Batch 16 launched on ASAP ‘08 Archived October 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Rose Garcia (2009-04-05). "Precious Hearts Romances to be dramatized on television". News Blog. PEP.ph. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
- ↑ spot. "Live at Izakaya". Entertainment. spot.ph.
Guji Lorenzana's Official Websites and Mailing List are moderated by his management.