BAMBOO
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Real name: Francisco Gaudencio Lupe Belardo Mañalac Birthday: March 21 Vocalist. Musician. In 1993, Rivermaya was formed by PR practitioner Lizza Nakpil and film director Chito Roño, who planned on developing a musical group into a rock/show band. The band was originally formed under the name Xaga. After Rivermaya embarked on a US tour, it was at that time that Bamboo decided to stay in Los Angeles, USA together with his family, while the other remaining members went back to the Philippines. In 2003, after living in Los Angeles following the Rivermaya tour in America, Bamboo returned to the Philippines with john peter ador. His former bandmate in Rivermaya, Nathan Azarcon, introduced him to Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado and they eventually formed the band "Bamboo." They received numerous awards, including "Band of the Year" in the 2004 MTV Pilipinas and 2004 NU Rock Awards. Bamboo was also awarded "Vocalist of the Year" in the 2004 NU Rock Awards. He also won an award in the 2004 MTV Style Awards in the Rock Style category. Bamboo confirmed the break-up of the band in an official statement posted before midnight of January 11 on the group's website. On September 22, 2011, Bamboo released his first single "Questions", as a solo artist. His debut album, titled "No Water, No Moon", was released on November 20, 2011.Official Website:
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