Jimmy Bondoc

Jimmy Bondoc
Birth name James Patrick Romero Bondoc
Born (1975-05-31) May 31, 1975
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres OPM, Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, composer, record producer
Labels Star Music[1]
Sony BMG
Ivory Music

Jimmy Bondoc (born James Patrick Romero Bondoc on May 31, 1975) is a Filipino pop singer from the Philippines.

Personal life

He studied from preparatory to college at the Ateneo de Manila University. Bondoc got his degree at the ADMU as an AB Communications graduate.[2]

Career

Bondoc is an acoustic musician and has also composed and produced songs. Bondoc is known for his original hits "The Man I Was With You", "Akin Na Lang Sana Siya" and "Let Me Be The One."

In 2005, Bondoc had a relationship with the Filipina singer Nina also have faced disputes with Nyoy Volante.[3][4]

In 2009, Bondoc released his album entitled "Walang Araw, Walang Ulan under the Sony-BMG.[5]

In 2010, the album Ang Mahiwagang Bisikleta at Ang Huling Makata was released.[6]

Bondoc became a resident juror on the Philippine adaptation of the Sing If You Can franchise, Twist and Shout.[7][8] Bondoc has also served as a regular celebrity mentor on It's Showtime.[9][10][11]

Bondoc was also a radio host for the The RnB Show at 97.9 Natural with Duncan Ramos until the end of 2014. He is also part of the band called the Sabado Boys alongside Luke Mejares, Paolo Santos and Dj Myke.

In 2015, Bondoc was among the showbiz personalities who campaigned for Rodrigo Duterte's presidential candidacy. He composed the song "Takbo" (Run), performed by various OPM artists who supported him, to seek the then-Davao City Mayor Duterte to officially run for President at that time.[12]

On July 2016, Bondoc has been appointed as the Assistant Vice President for Entertainment of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR),[13] replacing Bong Quintaña.

Awards

Association Category Result
22nd Aliw Awards Best Performance in a Concert (Smaller Venue) Won
1st Philippine radio Music Awards Alternative Solo Artist of the Year (Hanggang Dito Na Lang)
Best Pop Male (Hanggang Dito Na Lang)
Nominated
Aliw Awards Best Male Performer Nominated
Business Excellence Awards Best Acoustic Male Performer Won
IFM Pinoy Music Awards Best Acoustic Male Performer Won
Awit Awards Nomination for the song "Let Me Be The One" Nominated
Business Excellence Awards Most Popular Song by a Male Performer Won
Aliw Awards Best Male Performer Won
Aliw Awards "Last Year's Christmas" for Best Christmas Song
Best Male Performer
Nominated
Aliw Awards Best Performance in a Concert Collaboration Won
MTV Pilipinas Awards Favorite Male Artist
Best Video for The Man I Was With You
Nominated

See also

References

  1. "Jimmy". Kabayan Central. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  2. "Profile". Jimmy Bondoc. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  3. Valdez-Pua, Antonette (20 May 2006). "Nina (finally) talks about ex-boyfriend Jimmy Bondoc". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  4. Panalingan, Jojo (24 November 2005). "Jimmy Bondoc reveals truth about relationships with Nyoy, Nina". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  5. "Jimmy Bondoc: Writing songs much harder". ABS-CBN News. 14 January 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  6. Balbuena, Vanessa A. (6 November 2010). "Jimmy Bondoc bares innermost feelings in new album". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  7. Belen, Crispina M. (2 July 2010). "'Twist and Shout,' a different kind of singing contest". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  8. Pulumbarit, Oliver M. "They 'Twist and Shout' no matter what". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  9. Sanchez, Giselle (6 November 2012). "Meet The New Celebrity Mentors Of 'It's Showtime'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  10. "CELEBRITIES MENTOR GRAND FINALISTS IN IT'S SHOWTIME'S 'BIDA KAPAMILYA'". ABS-CBN. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  11. "Showtime Bida Kapamilya Grand Finals Winner". Cool Buster. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  12. Caredo, Karina V. (November 15, 2015). "Duterte touched by song 'Takbo'". Sun.Star Davao. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  13. Ganal, FM (July 10, 2016). "Jimmy Bondoc is the newly-appointed AVP for Entertainment for PAGCOR" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 10, 2016.

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