Kyla : biography
Melanie Hernandez Alvarez (née Calumpad; born 5 January 1981), better known by her stage name Kyla, is a Filipino R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress.
Known as "The Philippines’ R&B and Soul Princess", Kyla is one of the most awarded singers in the Philippines. Her hit music video "Hanggang Ngayon" won Kyla the MTV Viewers’ Choice at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, making her the only Filipina and one of only three Filipino artists (Eraserheads and Parokya ni Edgar being the other two) to ever win an award at the MTV Video Music Awards. She has collaborated with many international artists such as American R&B singer-songwriters Brian McKnight and Keith Martin, British boy-band Blue, Irish musician Ronan Keating, Norwegian band Fra Lippo Lippi, Indonesian R&B singer, Joeniar Arief, and Malaysian artists Too Phat, Noryn Aziz, Ferhad, and Hazami RX 93.1 Awards also recognized her as the "OPM Female Artist Of The Decade".
Kyla began her career in 2000 with OctoArts EMI Philippines. She rose to prominence with the release of her second single "Hannggang Ngayon". The song went on to win at MTV Video Music Awards. She has released a total of eight albums to date, all of which were certified Platinum albums. Kyla is currently managed by EMI Philippines (PolyEast Records), ALV Talent Circuit, and Tarra Group (Indonesia).
Kyla has amassed estimated sales of one million albums in Asia. Her work has earned her several achievements, including a star on the Walk of Fame in the Philippines, one MTV Video Music Award, four MTV Philippines Music Award, four MYX Music Awards and eleven Awit Awards where she holds the record for the most wins for a female artist. She also been honored by the Philippines Society of Composers, Singers and Publishers in variety show SOP for her contributions to music as one of the first pioneers of R&B music in the Philippines.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2012 | MYX Music Awards | Performer | ABS-CBN |
Sarap Diva | Guest Co-host | GMA Network | |
Idol Sa Kusina | Guest Co-host | ||
Kusina Master | Guest Co-host | ||
2011 | Time Of My Life | Elaine | |
I-Shine Talent Camp | Guest Judge | ||
Coke Music Studio | Herself/Performer | ABS-CBN | |
MYX Live | Herself/Performer | ||
MYX Music Awards | Performer | ||
2010 | Diva | Guest Appearance | GMA Network |
2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself/Performer | |
2010 | MYX | Celebrity VJ | ABS-CBN |
2009 | Dear Friend Season 2: The Bachelor | Sarah Ocampo | GMA Network |
MYX | Celebrity VJ | ABS-CBN | |
MYX Music Awards | Performer | ||
Celebrity Duets Season 3 (Philippine Edition) | Celebrity Duet Partner | GMA Network | |
2008 | Celebrity Duets Season 2 (Philippine Edition) | Celebrity Duet Partner | |
2007 | Celebrity Duets Season 1 (Philippine Edition) | Celebrity Duet Partner | |
Popstar Kids Season 2 | Host | QTV-11 | |
2005 | MYX | Celebrity VJ | ABS-CBN |
All Star K! | Campus Crushes | GMA Network | |
Bubble Gang | Host | ||
Popstar Kids Season 1 | Host | QTV-11 | |
2004 | Narito Ang Puso Ko | Guest-role | GMA Network |
Magpakailanman: The Sarah Geronimo Story | Sarah Geronimo | ||
2004–2010 | SOP | Herself/Performer |