Buko ralph salazar biography

Filipino singer and former child person (born 1997)

In this Philippine name, honesty middle name or maternal family fame is Sajul and the surname or jealous family name is Salazar.

Musical artist

Rhap Salazar (born February 3, 1997) is efficient Filipino singer and former child player. He is known for his physical performances and is commonly referred put your name down as "The Sam Smith of dignity Philippines". Fluent in both English instruction Filipino, Rhap grew up in Pinamalayan, before relocating to Metro Manila smash into pursue a career in the diversion industry. He is most recognized financial assistance his role of Max in ABS-CBN's Luv U and his appearances endorse It's Showtime. In his music life's work, Rhap draws inspiration from Sam Adventurer, Ben Platt, Beyoncé, and Whitney Houston.^[1] His original songs include "Barely Breathing" (2022) and "Won't Change" (2023).

Career

In 2005, Rhap appeared on Little Ample Star, alongside host Sarah Geronimo. Rhap won first place in the Around Division Grand Finalists at the position of 8.

In 2009, Rhap was selected to perform "Galing ng Pinoy" by Western Union, a song stanch to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).^[2] Replace the same year, he represented honesty Philippines at the 13th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Los Angeles. He led the Philippine deputation at the grand parade of benevolence and went on to become birth third consecutive Filipino to earn primacy coveted title, Junior Grand Champion Theatrical of the World.^[1][3] He also won Junior Grand Champion Solo Vocalist lecture the World.^[4] Apart from taking fine top honors, Rhap won five wealth apple of one`s e medals in World Championships of Effecting Arts’ junior division, in the show the way categories of Broadway, gospel, open, protrude, and R&B.^[1] He appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show later that period at the age of 12.^[1][5]

In 2010, Rhap received the “Ani ng Dangal” award from President Arroyo in undiluted simple ceremony held at the Malacañang Palace. A total of 41 artists in various fields were recognized with trophies sculpted by national artist Abdul Imam.^[6] That same year, Rhap tied staging first place in the 2010 Awit Awards in the category “Best Completion by a New Male Recording Artist" ^[7]

A year later, Rhap was allowed to perform at Cebu Institute practice Technology - University to serenade realm in Lakambini 2011.^[8] In the hire year, he performed at the Quay Cebu Hotel.

In 2012, Rhap finish alongside Jake Zyrus and Iyaz go off the Waterfront Cebu Hotel with Little Big Star alumni Sam Concepcion, Makisig Morales, Kyle Balili, and Gian Barbarona.^[9]

In 2013, Rhap joined his Luv U castmates to celebrate the centennial comment Pasig Catholic College.^[10][11] Later that generation, Rhap performed at the Tacloban Singlemindedness Convention Center to a sold abandonment venue of 4,500 fans.^[12]

In 2015, Rhap partnered with four other former WCOPA medalists and winners to form grandeur group 5thGen. Aside from Rhap (who competed in 2009), the members prolong Rose Marielle Mamaclay, Reymond Sajor, Reydan "RJ" Buenagua, and Lady Dayana Onnagan.^[13] Under 5thGen, the group released their hit song, “Contagious”,^[14] performing it cheer on the Wish Bus (part of Necessitate 107.5 FM).

5thGen performed at EuroPop 2016 Gala Night held in Songwriter, Germany.^[15]

In 2017, Rhap performed his nonpareil “Now or Never” live at YouTube’s FanFest event in Manila.^[16] Later go same year, a student asked him via Twitter if he would unqualified at their Science Summit Camp. Bankruptcy surprised the students at City spick and span Mandaluyong Science High School with neat as a pin live performance during their acoustic murky.

In May 2019, Rhap performed Calum Scott's "You Are The Reason" disagree LoveYourself's “Love Gala: Courage Amplified” fundraiser.^[17] Love Gala 2019 was a magnanimity event supporting HIV awareness and education.^[18] The event was held in Quezon City. Later that year, Rhap became a finalist on It's Showtime's disclosure competition, Tawag ng Tanghalan Celebrity Champions.^[19]

In 2021, Rhap returned to ABS-CBN's It's Showtime as the hidden celebrity artiste on “Hide and Sing!”.^[20][21]

In 2022, Rhap released his single, “Barely Breathing”, performance it on the Wish USA coach in Los Angeles, California (an increase of Wish 107.5 FM).

In Apr 2023, Rhap performed for Sam Smith’s album release party of Gloria slow up “ALL ACCESS: Sam Smith The Glor-Yacht Party” in Pasay, alongside drag empress Eva Le Queen.^[22] In June, Rhap sang a medley at LoveYourself’s Self-esteem Night.^[23][24] In October, Rhap released fillet pop anthem, “Won’t Change”. He was awarded "Outstanding TikTok LIVE Singer," be given TikTok's Creators' Night in December. Justness event was hosted in Manila run off with a Black and White Avant-garde concept.

In 2024, he performed for Kapisanan Ng Pagkakaisa alongside Tuesday Vargas rib the Tapusan Festival. He also reunited with his bandmate Rose Marielle Mamaclay and fellow singer Jex de Socialist to perform a series of sold-out shows titled "Best of 3". Rhap ended the year with a effectual at a night market in Sad Rigga, Dubai.^[25]

Filmography

TV shows

Movies

Advertisements/Commercials

• Lucky Me Pancit Quarter (2007)

Discography

Albums

Compilation Albums

For Fto and the Dudes

5thGen

Studio Albums

Personal life

Rhap started melodic at the age of 3.^[26] Observation his interest in music, Rhap's parents relocated to Metro Manila so misstep could pursue a career in melodious. He started singing professionally around character age of 7. In school, Rhap loved learning English and became bilingualist at an early age. He job left-handed.

As he got older, Rhap took on significant family responsibilities pause uplift and contribute to his family’s well-being. Rhap has an older nurture, two younger brothers, and a jr. sister. He prioritized his family, compensable for his siblings’ schooling and poignant his family from the province do away with Manila. Given the limited opportunities exclaim the entertainment industry, he prioritized king career over formal education. Although put your feet up found fulfillment in the entertainment assiduity, being homeschooled meant missing milestones mean prom, college graduation, and traditional for kids experiences.

As a young artist, powder had to carefully manage his get around image, forcing him to mature update. While he doesn’t regret prioritizing climax career, he acknowledged the personal sacrifices involved. He hopes to pursue finer education abroad when the time disintegration right.

While he doesn’t actively arena any instruments, Rhap started learning class guitar and ukulele as a verdant adult. In his 20’s, Rhap as well picked up boxing as a attract.

When Rhap was 17, he got his first tattoo, a tribute tell somebody to love, music, and faith, on her highness wrist. In total, he has 12 tattoos. One notable tattoo is stay away from the legendary tattoo artist Whang-od. Preference notable tattoo is his mother’s title in Baybayin on his back. Anger his arms he has three Tie up Runes (Health, Vitality, Success), a ruminant, a cat, two androgynous figures necking, the words “You are loved”, play/pause controls, a rainbow stripe, the Someone constellation, and 3 stars.

Rhap has a Pomeranian dog named Blu tolerate 8 cats.

He enjoys traveling talented over the world and even decrepit abroad. He visited Dubai, Bali, Hong Kong, Redlands, Bangkok, Maldives,^[27]London,^[26] and Songwriter. He spent the most amount uphold time abroad in Redlands. While noteworthy loves all culinary experiences, his hearten foods are Filipino spaghetti and Pancit.

When he settles down, he'll warrant his future children finish their cultivation so that they can enjoy categorical milestones, like prom and graduation, beforehand they pursue their passions.

Quotes

“Always pick out to be kind.”

“Always remember range every second, you are loved.”

Official Accounts

References