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Other usesOriginal research|date=April 2012Infobox musical artist|name = Kyla| alias = Philippine's R& B Princess Soul Princess|image = Kylapp.jpg|caption = Kyla performing at Party Pilipinas on November 7, 2010|background = solo_singer|birth_name = Melanie Hernandez Calumpad|birth_date = birth date and age|1981|1|5|origin = Manila , Philippines |genre = Contemporary R& B , R& B , Soul music|Soul , P-pop , Pop music|Pop , Jazz |occupation = Singer , Songwriter , Composer , Record producer|Producer , TV host , Actress |years_active = 1994 – present|instrument = Vocals , Piano |Voicetype = Coloratura soprano|Dramatic Coloratura Soprano |label = EMI Music flagicon|Philippines PolyEast Records ( EMI Philippines ) flagicon|Indonesia Tarra Group ( Indonesia )cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/news/26687/Jay-R-and-Kyla-sign-Indonesian-recording-contracts/1/2 |title=Jay-R and Kyla sign Indonesian recording contracts & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10|associated_acts = Regine Velasquez , Too Phat , Ogie Alcasid , Keith Martin (musician)|Keith Martin , Joeniar Arief, Rachelle Ann Go | spouse = Rich Alvarez (2011–present)Melanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez (born January 5, 1981), better known by her stage name Kyla , is an Contemporary R& B|R& B singer , songwriter , Record producer|producer , TV host , and occasional actress from the Philippines .
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 2001 MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Viewer's Choice for Southeast Asia award at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards , making her the only Filipina to be so honored.cite web|url= http://www.filipinomusica.com/kyla.html |title=OPM Kyla - Melanie Hernandez Calumpad - Bio, Songs and Lyrics |publisher=Filipinomusica.com |date=1981-01-01 |accessdate=2012-04-10 She has collaborated with many international artists such as Keith Martin (musician)|Keith Martin , British boy-band Blue (group)|Blue , Ronan Keating , Norwegians|Norwegian band Fra Lippo Lippi (band)|Fra Lippo Lippi , Indonesia n R& B singer, Joeniar Arief, and Malaysian artists Too Phat , Noryn Aziz, Ferhad, and Hazami
She began her career in 2000 with EMI Philippines|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 .cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/guide/6514/%3Cem%3EEssence-of-Soul-%3C-em%3Edocuments-Kyla%27s-greatest-hits |title=Essence of Soul documents Kyla's greatest hits & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10 Kyla is currently managed by EMI Philippines ( PolyEast Records ), ALV Talent Circuit , and Tarra Group (Indonesia).
Kyla often performed with longtime music partner, Jay R . But just recently, they are not performing together anymore and the last time they made a duet was few months ago under a production number called " The Last Duet". The two had their own segment at the variety show|music variety show , SOP (Philippine TV series)|SOP for which she was a regular performer from 2003 to 2009. In 2010, the show was replaced by Party Pilipinas where she also is a current TV host and performer .
Biography
Early life and discovery
Weaned on her parent’s old school soul and jazz records— Ella Fitzgerald , Billie Holiday , and Aretha Franklin — Melanie soon developed an affinity to singing, hugging the mic every single chance she gets. By her 10th birthday, Melanie was already joining over prestigious TV singing contests. She was lording " Tanghalan ng Kampeon " for six straight weeks, and with her powerful interpretation of Jennifer Holiday ’s “ I Am Changing, ” became the show’s grand champion in 1993.cite web|url= http://www.celebritiesph.com/musicians/filipino-singers/kyla.html |title=Kyla Songs, Pictures, Videos, Latest News, and More. & #124; Wow Celebrities& #33; |publisher=Celebritiesph.com |date=2006-12-05 |accessdate=2012-04-10
Veteran director Al Quinn saw her potential, encouraging her to join the immensely popular Wednesday group of That’s Entertainment, an afternoon variety show on GMA Network using her real name, Melanie, as her screen name.
Melanie represented the country in the Fourth Yamaha Music Quest on August 1995 in Japan , where she interpreted the Vehnee Saturno original, " Only World ".
In 1997, she brought home the third prize trophy in the Metropop Young Singers’ Competition (later renamed Metropop Star Search). Soon GMA’s Infiniti Records offered Melanie, along with fellow Metropop Star Search winners Carmela Cunta and Jonard Yanzon, to wax a couple of songs for a compilation album entitled " Kung Umiibig Na ". She recorded two solo tracks: " I Wish You Love "" and the folksy love song, " Kung Magkikita Tayo Muli ", which would later re-emerge as a Vina Morales signature hit, " Muli ".
Armed with a Raymund Ryan composition, " One More Try ", Melanie once again joined the Metropop Song Festival in 2000. The song failed to make it in the Top 12. It did, however, make it to EMI’s A/R Manager Francis Guevarra’s consciousness. Guevarra immediately signed her to a recording deal with EMI Philippines on April 2000 and was given the stage name " Kyla " meaning princess .
She graduated high school at San Sebastian College - Recoletos and earned her Bachelor's Degree at Philippine Christian University .
2000-2003: Debut and early international activity
Kyla made her big debut in 2000 with Way To Your Heart with its hit carrier single, “ Bring It On. ” The album brought out the realization that yes, the country’s first honest-to-goodness R& B has arrived. Comparisons to R& B super stars Brandy Norwood|Brandy and Aaliyah began to surface.
It was her second single, the piano-driven ballad " Hanggang Ngayon "" that turned out to be Kyla’s breakthrough hit, topping a host of FM radio charts. The song’s music video, which was directed by Lyle Sacris, further boosted the song’s popularity. The video won for Kyla two big honors trophies at the 2001 MTV Pilipinas Awards: Best New Artist and Video of the year. Her video even went on to win the MTV Southeast Asia Video Music Award.
Along with Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez , Kyla was listed as Best Female Singer in a survey held by popular teen magazine Meg in her first full year in the music business alone. Kyla also has six Awit Awards , including Best New Female Artist. FM Radio station KF FM even hailed her as Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Kyla’s second album I Feel for You marked Kyla’s debut as a songwriter, penning two compositions: " I’m Into You "" and " This Day ". It is with her sophomore offering that Kyla was given the opportunity to collaborate with popular recording artists like Freestyle (Philippine band)|Freestyle and Gary Valenciano . She also collaborated with Malaysian R& B artist, Ferhad for his single " What More " http://www.nme.com/awards/video/id/z1T17W8o8II/search/ferhad/ dead link|date=April 2012
Kyla opened 2002 with a band, receiving the award for Female Artist of the Year from two of the country’s most popular radio stations Magic 89.9. and Monster Radio RX 93.1. She was also invited to perform at the MTV Asia Awards with popular boy group Blue .
Kyla’s third album, I Will Be There (Kyla album)|I Will Be There is aided by the country’s most popular and respected artists. The title track is penned by none other than Ogie Alcasid , while " Naghihintay Lamang " is written by Janno Gibbs and " Feel So Good " by Rhada. There are a couple of reunions in I Will Be There, as well. First is with Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano as they do a duet with " Sana Maulit Muli ". After their performance at the MTV awards, Blue collaborates with Kyla wit the funky " Flexin’ ".
Kyla joined the noontime variety show SOP (Philippine TV series)|SOP as a regular host on April 24, 2002. On November 29, 2002, Kyla interpreted the song " Buti Na Lang " at the Metropop Songfest.
Kyla was also chosen to do a duet with no less than Ronan Keating at the Araneta Coliseum on February 13, 2003.
Kyla released her third album, I Will Be There (Kyla album)|I Will Be There , which is also the title of her ballad carrier single on May 23, 2003. The album also produced the single " Bounce ." She performed the song " Flexin " with British R& B group Blue (group)|Blue at the MTV Asia Awards in Singapore that same year. Kyla made special appearances in sitcoms and made her acting debut in the telenovela Narito Ang Puso Ko .
2004-2006: Not Your Ordinary Girl and Beautiful Days
She co-hosted GMA Channel 7’s defunct Sunday variety show SOP (Philippine TV series)|SOP . She opened 2004 with her birthday celebration at SOP with a surprise duet from American singer-songwriter and producer, Keith Martin (musician)|Keith Martin . Kyla had included one of his songs in her Perfectly Acoustic compilation album released December 2003.
Onto her fourth album, Kyla dished out what may be Kyla’s best work just yet. There were a lot of collaborations, a bunch of revivals, and some cute original materials, making Not Your Ordinary a not so ordinary album, too.
On its way to the top of the charts is Kyla’s first single, " Human Nature ". The song is a Michael Jackson original that is one of the several covers in the album. Kyla remakes Clair Marlo ’s "''Till They Take My Heart Away'"", as well as Gary Valenciano .’s " What More Can I Say? ", and Ella Mae Saison ’s " If The Feeling Is Gone ".
Collaborations with Keith Martin (musician)|Keith Martin and Jay-R make Kyla’s album a fun and funky album. From R& B to pop to a bit of hip hop and the good ol’ ballad, Not Your Ordinary Girl demonstrates Kyla’s versatility as a singer and performer. Kyla’s conquest to stardom paid off as her latest album attained its Platinum status in November 2004. Her concert, Kyla " Not Just Your Ordinary Girl " at the Araneta Coliseum on November 12, 2004, was a certified sold out concert as well. http://www.pep.ph/news/15171/R& B-Princess-Kyla-more-confident-after-her-Las-Vegas-success/1/2,
The same year, she opened for Alicia Keys Live in Manila at the Araneta Coliseum .
From 2006 to 2007, Kyla hosted Popstar Kids , which aired on Q (television network)|QTV that produced teen singing sensation Julie Anne San Jose .
In June 2006, Kyla’s blend of singer-songwriter sensitivity and a big voiced R& B have proven more as she released her fifth album under EMI Phils entitled Beautiful Days where each track takes you to the emotional high of love to return and the lows of a love unrequited in five covers and nine original singles.
The album features the first single "''Ngayong Wala Ka Na' , a sumptuous combination of soul and heart with the song’s composer, arranger and producer is R& B hit maker himself, Keith Martin (musician)|Keith Martin . This song is also written by Jason Balibay and Diana Dayao.
2007-2009: Heartfelt
In 2007, she released her sixth album, Heartfelt (Kyla album)|Heartfelt . Her first album of remakes, Heartfelt (Kyla album)|Heartfelt contained 17 tracks, 16 of which are remakes including "''I Don't Want You to Go''" and "It's Over Now" and an original composition, " Someone "cite web|url= http://www.polyeastrecords.com/kyla/2008/11/kyla%E2%80%99s-latest-album-heartfelt-debuts-at-1/ |title=KYLA » Blog Archive » KYLA’s latest album HEARTFELT debuts at # 1 |publisher=Polyeastrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10
Kyla and Jay R also were given their own segment at SOP Rules called " Souled Out " which aired on GMA Network every Sunday.
On October 10, 2007, Kyla sang the Lupang Hinirang|Philippine National Anthem in Manny Pacquiao versus Marco Antonio Barrera fight at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada .cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/features/extra/14006/kyla-quotpressured-and-flatteredquot-to-sing-quotlupang-hinirangquot-at-pacquiao-barrera-fight |title=Kyla "pressured and flattered" to sing "Lupang Hinirang" at Pacquiao-Barrera fight & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10
After Heartfelt , she released and co-produced her seventh album, 2008's Heart 2 Heart . The album produced the 2009 singles " Old Friend " and " Back in Time ", written by Jay-R . The song " You Make Me Feel ", written by Kyla and Jay R , won "Best R& B song at Awit Awards while " Back in Time " won " OPM Song of the Year " at the RX 93.1 Awards and " Best Collaboration Award " at the Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards. In 2010, "Back in Time" also won " Favorite song " at the MYX Music Awards . http://www.myxph.com/tabid/333/a/1551/The-MYX-Music-Awards-2010-Winners.aspx dead link|date=April 2012 Along with these awards she also won " OPM Female Artist of the Year " and " OPM Female Artist of the Decade " at the RX 93.1 Awards late 2009.
Kyla also played a lead role on Dear Friend 's episode, " The Three Bachelors ", starring opposite longtime music partner Jay R .
2010-present: Private Affair
On February 14, 2010, Kyla joined fellow R& B artists Jay R and Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil for a special Valentine's Day concert.
Kyla received nominations at 2010 MYX Music Awards including Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Mellow Video for Old Friend , Favorite Collaboration and Favorite Song for Back in Time with Jay R , and Favorite Remake for the album Heart 2 Heart cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/guide/5654/MYX-Music-Awards-2010-to-take-place-tonight-at-the-Music-Museum |title=MYX Music Awards 2010 to take place tonight at the Music Museum & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10
In celebration of a 10-year prominence in the music industry, PolyEast Records released 27 of the " R& B royalty's" biggest hits in a two-CD compilation: Essence of Soul|Essence of Soul: The Hits Collection along with a new song, " Hanggang Wakas ". " Hanggang Wakas " is a duet with Malaysia n pop-R& B artist Hazami, who first wrote the song in Bahasa entitled “ Tekad ".
Kyla is a regular performer-host of GMA’s Sunday variety show Party Pilipinas .cite web|url= http://mb.com.ph/articles/269131/kyla-releases-all-hits-album-essence-soul |title=Kyla releases all hits album, ‘Essence of Soul’ & #124; The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=2010-07-27 |accessdate=2012-04-10 On November 29, 2010, Kyla and longtime music partner Jay R held a concert at the Music Museum, entitled " Soulmates ". At that time, the two had also signed a contract with Terra Group in Indonesia .
While recording an album in Indonesia and Malaysia cite web|url= http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/289519/jayr-kyla-go-big-indonesia |title=Jay-R, Kyla go big in Indonesia & #124; The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=2010-11-26 |accessdate=2012-04-10 Kyla's album Private Affair was released on November 30, 2010 under EMI and PolyEast Records . Its first single is " Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) ". Its second single, "''Don't Tie Me Down ", written by Kyla, Jay-R , Kris Lawrence , Billy Crawford , and Jimmy Muna, was released in January.
Meanwhile, Kyla is also a featured artist in Indonesian R& B artist Joeniar Arief's new album Melayang Tinggi . The official music video for his third single " Indah Cinta Kita " featuring Kyla was released on first week of August 2011 that became a big hit on radio stations all over Indonesia. http://news.buyregalo.com/2011/09/01/joeniar-arief-feat-kyla-filipina-indah-cinta-kita/cite web|url= http://iheartkapuso.blogspot.com/2011/09/kyla-dominating-indonesian-airwaves.html |title=Kyla dominating Indonesian Airwaves ~ iheartkapuso |publisher=Iheartkapuso.blogspot.com |date=2011-09-01 |accessdate=2012-04-10
Michael Bolton and David Foster recently conveyed their admiration for Kyla's singing prowess upon hearing her sing " I Will Always Love You " as David Foster played the piano at a private dinner hosted by Vicky Belo . Michael Bolton said Kyla was " super amazing! ”. The said dinner was attended by few people including American singer Ashanti (entertainer)|Ashanti .cite web|author=posted on October 25, 2011 |url= http://bleetz.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/kyla-wowed-michael-bolton-and-david-foster/ |title=Kyla wowed Michael Bolton and David Foster « bleetz |publisher=Bleetz.wordpress.com |date=2011-10-25 |accessdate=2012-04-10
Brian McKnight has also expressed a desire to work with Kyla, referring her his " new favorite female vocalist ". He wrote a song for her entitled " My Heart ", which Kyla performed for the first time on November 6, 2011 at Party Pilipinas .cite web|url= http://iheartkapuso.blogspot.com/2011/10/brian-mcknight-writing-song-for-kyla.html |title=Brian McKnight writing a song for Kyla ~ iheartkapuso |publisher=Iheartkapuso.blogspot.com |date=2011-10-26 |accessdate=2012-04-10
Before marrying Rich Alvarez , Kyla held a concert at Teatrino, Greenhills on November 11, 2011 entitled " Depidida de Soltera " (translated as, “Farewell to spinsterhood / single-hood” , in English).cite web|url= http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/340899/kyla-shares-wedding-details |title=Kyla shares wedding details & #124; The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=2011-11-11 |accessdate=2012-04-10
Kyla was one of the cast of GMA Network 's Primetime Time of My Life (TV series)| Time of My Life , the first ever dance themed series on Philippine Television.
On December 11, 2011, Kyla sang the Philippine National Anthem in Brian Viloria versus Giovanni Segura boxing match at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, Philippines.
Kyla was one of the guests of Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez concert at Araneta Coliseum , Philippines on February 14, 2012 entitled " Mr. and Mrs. A ". She sang Regine Velasquez 's hit " Narito Ako ".cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/news/33000/mr-and-mrs-a-sing-more-than-40-songs-for-in-love-single-and-bigo-sa-pag-ibig-on-valentine39s-day |title=Mr. and Mrs. A sing more than 40 songs for "in love," "single," and "bigo sa pag-ibig" on Valentine's Day & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10
On March 16, 2012, Kyla and Brian McKnight performed the song How Do You Keep the Music Playing? |How do You Keep the Music Playing at his concert at the Araneta Coliseum .cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://pep.ph/news/33428/brian-mcknight-mesmerizes-filipinos-anew-with-one-night-concert-at-the-big-dome/1/2 |title=Brian McKnight mesmerizes Filipinos anew with one-night concert at the Big Dome & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10
Kyla also recorded a song entitled " Huling Sayaw " with rock band Kamikazee for its new album Romantico (Kamikazee album)|Romantico . The single is slated for release April 2012.
Personal life
Kyla graduated from Philippine Christian University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications. Her father is a lawyer and, she has three siblings. Known for her humble and wholesome personality, she has maintained a relatively low-key life away from the controversies of show business, although her relationship with basketball player Rich Alvarez was especially followed by the media.
Engagement and wedding
In 2005, Kyla began dating Philippine Basketball Association|PBA player Rich Alvarez . After six years of dating, the couple announced their engagement on February 10, 2011.cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/news/28248/Singer-Kyla-is-now-engaged-to-PBA-player-Rich-Alvarez |title=Singer Kyla is now engaged to PBA player Rich Alvarez & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10 During her announcement at Party Pilipinas , Kyla performed her song " Beautiful Days (album)|Beautiful Days ". Upon revealing their engagement video called "Save the Date" at Party Pilipinas , Kyla performed the song "Another You".cite web|author= |url= http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0BUt1XUyuXM |title=Another You (Brian McKnight) Cover by KYLA |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10 On October 23, Kyla and Jay R did their last duet together before Kyla was to get married.cite web|author= |url= http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=FXfdePgpzCM |title=Party Pilipinas : D Rnb Royalties Jay R and KYLA ( Last Duet) |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-10-23 |accessdate=2012-04-10
On November 6, 2011, Kyla sang a song written for her by Brian McKnight . Entitled " My Heart ", it has since become her wedding song.cite web|last=Irinco |first=Doreen |url= http://www.myxph.com/features/2015/kylas-wedding-song-composed-by-brian-mcknight/ |title=Kyla's Wedding Song Composed by Brian McKnight - MYX & #124; YOUR CHOICE. YOUR MUSIC |publisher=Myxph.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10
Preparations
Though Kyla and Rich Alvarez|Rich were both very much involved in the wedding preparations, the couple preferred to keep the wedding itself and the details at a very low key cite web|author=Jc Blogger Ph |url= http://gmaseven.blogspot.com/2011/11/kyla-rich-wedding-special.html |title=The Kyla - Rich Wedding Special & #124; KAPUSO ONLINE & #124; All About GMA Kapuso In One Website |publisher=Gmaseven.blogspot.com |date=2011-11-29 |accessdate=2012-04-10
On November 9, 2011, it was revealed that Kyla's wedding dress was designed by friend- couturier Cocoy Lizaso cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/news/31834/Kyla-is-excited-to-be-Mrs.-Rich-Alvarez-Finally,-magkakaroon-na-ako-ng-apelyido& #33; |title=Kyla is excited to be Mrs. Rich Alvarez: "Finally, magkakaroon na ako ng apelyido!" & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10 She also mentioned that she will not be singing on her wedding as she wants her friends in the music industry to sing for her this time. It was revealed that Ogie Alcasid , Gary Valenciano|Gary V , Martin Nievera , Jaya (singer)|Jaya , and Janno Gibbs would sing at her wedding.cite web|url= http://www.gmanews.tv/video/98393/24oras-kyla-nagkwento-tungkol-sa-nalalapit-na-kasal |title=24oras: Kyla, nagkwento tungkol sa nalalapit na kasal & #124; 24 Oras & #124; GMA News Online & #124; The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere |publisher=Gmanews.tv |date=2011-11-10 |accessdate=2012-04-10 Due to their busy schedules, according to speculations, will take place sometime in June 2012.
Following the release of their engagement video in Party Pilipinas on July 2011, Kyla revealed that the wedding will take place on November 28, 2011.
Ceremony
The wedding took place on November 28, 2011 at Santuario de San Antonio, a well-known church for weddings between Forbes Park and Dasmariñas Village in Makati City .cite web|author=PEP.ph |url= http://www.pep.ph/peparazzi-2/videos/2845/kyla-and-rich-alvarez%27s-church-wedding-video |title=Kyla And Rich Alvarez's Church Wedding Video & #124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2012-04-10 Among the attendees are the executives of the three top commercial broadcasting|commercial television networks in the Philippines: Felipe Gozon ( GMA Network ), Ms. Cory Vidanes ( ABS-CBN ), and Mr. Manny Pangilinan ( TV 5 ) who all served as principal sponsors of the wedding.cite web|url= http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx? articleId=753400& publicationSubCategoryId=96 |title=Kasal ni Kyla kay Rich tahimik& #33; - PIK PAK BOOM Ni Sol Gorgonio - Pilipino Star Ngayon » Pilipino Star Ngayon Sections » Showbiz |publisher=Philstar.com |date=2011-11-30 |accessdate=2012-04-10 Ogie Alcasid was also a principal sponsor. Close friends of Kyla from the industry, Karylle , Christian Bautista , Erik Santos , Rachelle Ann Go , and Jolina Magdangal also attended the wedding.
During the church rites, La Diva , Kris Lawrence , Yosha Honasan, and Opera performed. For the reception, Kyla invited fellow singers from Party Pilipinas , Janno Gibbs and Jaya . Mr. Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera both from the rival show variety show ASAP (variety show)|ASAP also crossed network lines to sing at the wedding as well.
Broadcasting
A day after the ceremony, a church wedding video was released featuring the song Beautiful Days (album)|Beautiful Days , the song Kyla wrote for Rich five years ago.
GMA|GMA network aired " A Beautiful Day: Kyla & Rich Alvarez Wedding Day TV special " on December 10 and 11, 2011 that included the couple's personal story.
Discography
Main|Kyla discographycol-begincol-2;Studio albums
Way to Your Heart|Way To Your Heart (2000)
Kyla (album)|Kyla (2002)
I Will Be There (Kyla album)|I Will Be There (2003)
Not Your Ordinary Girl (2004)
Beautiful Days (album)|Beautiful Days (2006)
Heartfelt (Kyla album)|Heartfelt (2007)
Heart 2 Heart (2008)
Private Affair (2010)
col-2;Compilation albums
Kyla At Her Best : The Fan-made Album (2007)
Heartsongs: Deluxe Edition (2009)
Essence of Soul|Essence Of Soul: The Hits Collection (2010)
col-end
Other records: collaborations and singles as a featured artist
Year
Title
Duet/ s
Country
2012
2011
2010
Teman ( Bahasa version of Hanggang Ngayon ) small>
How Do You Keep the Music Playing
2009
2008
2006
2005
Let The Love Begin
You Were There
2004
2003
2002
Wish We Were Two
Kahit Kailan
Can We Just Stop and Talk Awhile
Tara Tena (Himig Handog 2002 entry) small>
2001
Filmography
Television
Year
Title
Role
Network
2012
Idol Sa Kusina
Kusina Master
2011
I-Shine Talent Camp
Coke Music Studio
MYX Live
MYX Music Awards
2010
2010–present
2010
2009
MYX
MYX Music Awards
Celebrity Duets Season 3 (Philippine Edition)
2008
2007
Popstar Kids Season 2
2005
All Star K!
Bubble Gang
Popstar Kids Season 1
2004
Magpakailanman: The Sarah Geronimo Story
2004–2010
Awards and Nominations
With more than 10 years of prominence in the music industry, Kyla has accumulated numerous awards from many critically acclaimed Philippine Music Award giving bodies, surpassing many of her contemporaries.
2012
Awards show
Nomination(s)
Categories
Results
MYX Music Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Favorite Female Artist
nom
Favorite MYX Live Performance
nom
2011
Awards show
Nomination(s)
Categories
Results
Awit Awards
Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin)
Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
won
Best Vocal Arrangement (Vocal Arranger: Francis Louis Salazar)
Female R& B Artist of the Year Award by Empire Entertainment (First Filipina recipient)
won
Not Your Ordinary Girl
R& B Video of the Year
nom
2004
Awards show
Nomination(s)
Categories
Results
Awit Awards
Kyla (Herself)
People’s Choice Artist
won
Sana Maulit Muli (with Gary Valenciano )
Best Performance by a Duet
won
I Will Find You
Best R& B Song
won
Bounce
nom
Always on Time
Best Vocal Arrangement
nom
Aliw Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Best Concert Act (Female)
nom
Best Performer in Hotel, Music Lounges and Bars
nom
Most Promising Female Entertainer
nom
National Consumer’s Choice Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Best Female Artist
won
Tinig Awards
Kyla (Herself)
NPC’s Tinig 2004 Honorees
won
RX 93.1 Awards
Kyla (Herself)
OPM Female Artist of the Year
won
2003
Awards show
Nomination(s)
Categories
Results
Awit Awards
This Day
Best R& B
nom
Katha Awards
This Day
Best R& B Song
nom
Metropop Song Festival
Buti Na Lang
Close-up Planet Choice Song (Interpreter)(3rd Place)
won
2002
Awards show
Nomination(s)
Categories
Results
MTV Pilipinas
I Feel For You
Best Song
won
Kyla (Herself)
Best Female Artist
nom
Gary Valenciano featuring Kyla - Can We Just Stop and Talk a While
Favorite Male Video
won
Aliw Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Best New Female Artist
won
Katha Awards
Tara Tena (with Kaya & V3)
Best R& B Performance
won
Best R& B Song
won
Song of the Year
won
Laro(with D’Coy)
Best Rap Performance
nom
RX 93.1 Awards
I Feel For You
OPM Song of the Year
won
Kyla (Herself)
OPM Female Artist of the Year
won
Magic 89.9 Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Female Artist of the Year
won
2001
Awards show
Nomination(s)
Categories
Results
MTV Video Music Awards
Kyla (Herself)
MTV Southeast Asia Viewers' Choice
won
MTV Pilipinas
Kyla (Herself)
Best New Artist
won
Hanggang Ngayon
Best Video
won
Awit Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Best New Female Recording Artist
won
Music Video Performance of the Year
won
"Hanggang Ngayon"
Music Video of the Year
won
"Bring It On"
Best R& B
won
Guillermo Mendoza Foundation Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Most Promising Female Artist
won
JAM: Himig Handog Sa Makabagong Kabataan
Kyla (Herself)
Grand Prize Winner: Tara Tena (Interpreter)
won
RX 93.1 Awards
Kyla (Herself)
OPM Female Artist of the Year
won
KCFM 93.9 Awards
Kyla (Herself)
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
won
References
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External links
http://www.polyeastrecords.com/kyla/ PolyEast Records (EMI Philippines)
http://kylaforever.com/main/ KylaForever
KylaEMI Philippines Persondata| NAME =Calumpad, Melanie Hernandez | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Kyla | SHORT DESCRIPTION = R& B singer | DATE OF BIRTH =January 5, 1981 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = Category:1981 births Category:Living people Category:Filipino singers Category:Filipino female singers Category:Filipino singer-songwriters Category:Filipino female models Category:Filipino musicians Category:Filipino television personalities Category:People from Manila Category:Filipino pop singers
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