Guji Lorenzana
Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.,[fn 1] who is better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana, or simply GUJI, (born May 11, 1980, in Long Beach, California, U.S.), is a singer-songwriter, actor, theater actor, host, club DJ,[1] former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010), commercial model, and a Filipino alternative rock, pop rock singer.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.[fn 1] |
| Also known as | GUJI |
| Born | May 11, 1980 |
| Origin | Long Beach, California |
| Genres | Pop, Alternative rock, Pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Host, Commercial Model, Recording Artist, Theater Actor, DJ |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | LuKas Music Philippines (2006–2008) Star Records / Quantum Music (2010–2011) Warner Music Philippines (2017-present) |
| Website | http://www.officialguji.com |
Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, releasing two independent albums in the Philippines.[2]
As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (aka Star Circle) Batch 16, he was officially launched as a singer on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008[3]
Guji's first major project was with ABS-CBN as an ACTOR, starring him alongside Kaye Abad in 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), gaining him initial acting notoriety in 2009.[4]
On August 17, 2017, Guji signed an exclusive 5-year management contract with Viva Entertainment's Viva Artists Agency, after being managed by Star Magic for the past 9 years.[5]
Guji continuously works on music and is often seen in Metro Manila's live music scene,[6] singing with his project bands.
On September 27, 2017, Guji signed with Warner Music Philippines, as his music label. His first single under Warner Music is scheduled for release in October 2017.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Louie | Star Cinema |
| Babe, I Love You[8] | 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 Mamon | ||
| 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. |
| Just The Way You Are | Professor Parker | Star Cinema | |
| 2018 | Squad Goals | Professor Mandy Daluyong | Viva Films |
| 2019 | Maria | Bert | Viva Films |
| 2021 | Berong: The Joey Jalando-on Story (God Saves Me!) | Stephen Tolosa y Mission | Viva Films, Spring Films & Brightlight Productions |
| 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 Seña. | |
| 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 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist | "Tagumpay" | Nominated |
| 2009 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male-New TV Personality | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Nominated |
| 2011 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Live Performer | 19 East | Nominated |
| 2016 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Silong | Nominated |
Discography
| Title | Release Date | Label | Singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUJI - We Are (Single)[9] | October 20, 2017 | Warner Music Philippines | We Are |
| Guji x Moophs - Paralyzed (Single)[10] | February 3, 2017 | Guji Lorenzana | Paralyzed |
| Voices of Christmas Album | November 2015 | BMBX Records | Around |
| 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
- Guji Lorenzana was born in the United States. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Mangindin.
References
- "Guji Lorenzana, marami pang gustong gawin sa showbiz! - Abante News Online". Abante News Online. 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
- Almo, Nerisa. "Guji Lorenzana entered showbiz to pursue singing career". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
- 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. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
- "Guji Lorenzana, marami pang gustong gawin sa showbiz! - Abante News Online". Abante News Online. 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- spot. "Live at Izakaya". Entertainment. spot.ph. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10.
- "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
- Orosa, Rosalinda L. (29 March 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- We Are, 2017-10-20, retrieved 2017-10-21
- "Paralyzed - Single by Guji & Moophs on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-02-13.