Ronnie Liang

Ronnie de Guzman Liang is a Filipino singer, actor, model, and influencer. He is also an Army Reservist and a licensed private pilot. He is currently studying as a Commercial Pilot and Instructor Pilot Training at the Pilipinas Space and Aviation Academy Incorporated, and Master's Degree in Management Major in National Security and Administration at the Philippine Christian University. He is the former finalist of the popular reality-talent search franchise in the Philippines, Pinoy Dream Academy. He was the second runner-up next to Jay-R Siaboc and grand star dreamer Yeng Constantino. He sang the popular OPM hit "Ngiti" and was once a mainstay of ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show ASAP 08.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liang.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Guzman and the surname or paternal family name is Liang.
Ronnie Liang
Birth nameRonnie de Guzman Liang
BornAngeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
GenresBallad
Occupation(s)Singer, performer, actor, model, pilot
Years active2006–present
LabelsUniversal, Viva
Websitewww.instagram.com/ronnieliang

He is currently one of the "JukeBosses"/Judges of TV5's Sing Galing, airing every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Biography

Liang is the youngest of the seven children of a low-income family. He supported himself through college by working in a fast food outlet and a video shop while studying at Holy Angel University in his hometown of Angeles, Pampanga. He graduated with a BS Education degree (physics, chemistry and biology major).

Career

Liang started working part-time as a ramp model, until his manager discovered that Ronnie could sing and encouraged him to join singing contests. Among them was Pinoy Pop Superstar.

Liang then joined Pinoy Dream Academy and made it past the initial screening to be one of the 20 scholars to study inside the academy. After a few months, Ronnie made it to the Honor's List of Six and ended up as PDA's second runner-up.

Liang now is being managed by Viva Artist Agency.

Liang's wholesome brand personality and image stand out because of his talent, admirable spirit, and dedication for 16 years in the entertainment industry.

Liang serves as role model due to his involvement in numerous humanitarian activities and public service, as follows:

·      1st Lieutenant of the Philippine Army, Reserve Command

·      Ambassador of Department of Education (DEPED)- Brigada Iskwela

·      Ambassador of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

·      Ambassador of Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB)

·      Ambassador of People’s Law and Enforcement Board (PLEB)

·      Ambassador of Operation Smile

·      Ambassador of Philippine Christian University

·      Member of Advisory Group of Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG)

·      Ambassador of UNICEF for Global Hand washing

·      Ambassador of ARMM for Global Hand washing

·      Member of the Rotary Club of Pasig Premier

·      RedCross Donor

Various media outlets described Liang as a man who wears many hats, a multi-hyphenate person, a Pop Balladeer, and an OPM Heartthrob.

Filmography

Television
Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2021Sing Galing!Himself / JudgeTV5
2020WowowinHimself / PerformerGMA Network
2019 Ghost Adventures Sari Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV
2016 Ang Kasambahay Sari Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV
2016Just DuetHimself PerformerGMA Network
2015 From the Beautiful Country Sari Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV
2010–2013Party PilipinasHimself / PerformerGMA Network
2009WowoweeHimself / PerformerABS-CBN
2008I Love Betty La FeaEnriqueABS-CBN
2007Your Song: SalamatABS-CBN
2007–2010ASAPHimself / PerformerABS-CBN
2006Pinoy Dream AcademySecond Runner-upABS-CBN
2005Pinoy Pop SuperstarFinalist / DisqualifiedGMA Network

Film
Movies
YearTitleRoleFilm Production
2005Ako Legal WifeDrakeRegal Entertainment
2014Esoterika MaynilaMarioT-Rex Films
2017Fan Girl Fan BoyMr. GunViva Films
2017100 Tula Para Kay StellaViva Films
2018PetmaluRed Nine Entertainment
2018Abay BabesBrentViva Films
2018MariaViva Films
2019#JowableViva Films

Discography

Solo albums
No. Album information
1
 Ronnie Liang: Ang Aking Awitin
  • Release: April 2007
  • Released by: Universal Records
  • Certification: Gold
  • Tracks:
    1. Ngiti
    2. Sa 'Yo Lang
    3. Ikaw
    4. Gusto Kita
    5. Saan Darating Ang Umaga
    6. Kaibigan Mo
    7. Nais Ko
    8. Minsan
    9. Ang Aking Awitin (feat. Nikki Gil)
    10. Nag-iisang Ikaw
    11. Kung Ako'y Uuwi
    12. Walang Iba
    13. Ngiti (Acoustic Version)
    14. Ngiti (Minus One)[2]
2 Ronnie Liang

Released 2007

Released by Universal Records

  1. Ngiti
  2. Gusto Kita
  3. Ang Aking Awitin
  4. Ikaw
  5. Ayli- Pampanga version of Ngiti
  6. Ika- Pampanga version of Ikaw
  7. Ngiti instrumental
3
 Ronnie Liang: May Minamahal
  • Release: July 2013
  • Released by: Viva Records
  • Tracks:
    1. Akala Mo
    2. May Minamahal
    3. Mangarap Ka
    4. Beginning Today
    5. Kaputol Ng Isang Awit
    minus one
4 Ronnie Liang Songs of Love

-Released 2014

-Released by Universal Records

  1. Liwanag
  2. Ngayon Lamang
  3. Hiling
  4. She's Always A Woman
  5. Nothing Can Stop Us Now
  6. Dance with my Father
  7. Looking Through the Eyes of Love
  8. Unchained Melody
  9. Ngiti
  10. Minus one (bonus tracks)
5 Ronnie Liang 12

-Released 2018

-Released by Viva Records

  1. Tila
  2. Ligaya
  3. Yakap
  4. Sa'yo Nalang Ako
  5. Pakisabi nalang
  6. Minus one (bonus tracks)

Singles
YearTitlePeak (Radio Stations)
2007"Ngiti"1
"Gusto Kita"1
2008"Ikaw"-
2013"Akala Mo"-
2016 "'Di Mo Man Sabihin"
2016 "Pakisabi na Lang"
2016 "Miss Kita Kung Christmas"
2017 "Iingatan Ka"
2019 "Ligaya" 1
2019 "Yakap" 3
2019 "Sa Paskong Darating"
2019 "Liwanag" (Ronnie Liang/Sarah Geronimo)

Music videos
  • "Ngiti"
  • "Gusto Kita" (original Indonesian pop song by the late Indonesian pop jazz singer Utha Likumahuwa in 1987, later translated into a Tagalog song by Gino Padilla in 1991, also covered by Angeline Quinto)
  • "Ikaw"
  • "Akala Mo"
  • "May Minamahal" (original by Hajji Alejandro)
  • "Beginning Today"
  • "Oh Holy Night"
  • "Liwanag"
  • "Hiling"
  • "Miss Kita Kung Christmas" (original by the late Susan Fuentes)
  • "Looking Through the Eyes of Love"
  • "Tila"
  • "Ligaya"
  • "Yakap"
  • ”Para Sa Bayan”

Concerts
  • PDA Top 6 Dream Concert Tour: January 2007
  • PDA Top 6 Dream Concert World Tour: April 2007
  • US Tour: July – August 2007
  • "Triple Dare Music" – September 27 at the Music Museum[2]
  • LoveXRomance – November 8, 2019 at the Music Museum | Special Guests: Sarah Geronimo, Ella Cruz and Janine Teñoso

Awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2007ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Male Performance on a Music Video of the Year"Gusto Kita"Won
Pop Song of the Year"Ngiti"Won
PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest New Male TV PersonalityASAP '07Won
2008Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Duet"Ang Aking Awitin" with Nikki GilNominated
2019PMPC Star Awards for MusicMale Recording Artist of the Year"Ligaya"Nominated
2016 Gawad Pasado Best Actor Esoterika Manila Won
  • Gold Record Award 1st Debut Album titled Ang Aking Awitin(My Songs) April 2008
  • Gold Record award for his 2nd album titled RONNIE LIANG MAY MINAMAHAL (Loving Someone) under viva records (November 2013)

Trivia
  • Ronnie Liangs cover song "Gusto Kita" is actual a translation song originally an Indonesian song as "Sesaat Kau Hadir" by the late Indonesian pop singer Utha Likumahuwa was released in 1987. Four years later, it was translated into a Tagalog song by OPM pop singer Gino Padilla and later also covered by Ronnie Liang in 2007.
  • Ronnie Liang is also a pilot aside his singing and acting.
  • Ronnie Liang's song "Ngiti" was also covered by Tito, Vic & Joey during their performance at the "Sa Tamang Panahon: ALDub Grand Fans Day TV Special" was featured on Eat Bulaga on GMA Channel 7 in 2015.

See also

References
  1. Ronnie Liang at IMDb
  2. "Ronnie Liang promotes debut CD 'Ang Aking Awitin'". ABS-CBN News. October 14, 2008.
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