Michael Pangilinan facts for kids

Michael Pangilinan is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, and model. He became well-known after placing second in the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar. He was also a member of the popular band Harana.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Michael Pangilinan was born on November 26, 1995, in Pulilan, Bulacan, Philippines. He is the second of three children. His parents, Tony and Precy Pangilinan, were car dealers who also loved music. This love for music was passed down to Michael.

Michael started his journey in music early. In 2012, he joined The X Factor Philippines, a TV show where people compete to show off their singing talent. He made it to the Top 20 contestants before being eliminated. After this, he often appeared on the late-night show Walang Tulugan on GMA.

Rising to Stardom

Michael got his big break in 2014. He sang a song called "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" for the Himig Handog PPop Love Songs contest. This song was written by Joven Tan and quickly became very popular because of its unique and touching theme.

In 2015, Michael joined Your Face Sounds Familiar, a show where celebrities impersonate famous singers. He impressed many people with his performances and finished as the first runner-up. The winner of that season was Denise Laurel.

Michael has also sung many theme songs for TV shows (called teleseries) on ABS-CBN and for movies by Star Cinema. He was part of the singing group Harana with Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos, and Joseph Marco. He has released albums under Star Music, including his self-titled album Michael Pangilinan and Michael. Since 2018, he has been a part of the all-male singing trio called BuDaKhel, along with Bugoy Drilon and Daryl Ong.

Michael can play the guitar even though he never took formal lessons. He learned because his parents loved music. His singing style, which is R&B, was inspired by artists like Luke Mejares and Duncan Ramos. Other singers who influenced him include Janno Gibbs, Jay R, and Brian McKnight.

Michael's Music: Singles and Albums

Michael Pangilinan has released many popular songs and albums. Here are some of his well-known works:

Popular Singles

• 2014: "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" (from Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs)
• 2015: "It Might Be You" (from the movie Everyday I Love You)
• 2015: "Pusong Ligaw" (from the TV show Bridges of Love)
• 2016: "Hanggang Kailan" (the main song from his album Michael)
• 2016: "Your Love (Tuo Amore)" (from the TV show Dolce Amore)
• 2020: "Hanggang Kailan" (from the TV show I Have a Lover)

Albums Released

• With Harana
  • 2014: Harana
• Solo Albums
  • 2014: Michael Pangilinan (EP)
  • 2016: Michael

Michael on TV and in Movies

Besides singing, Michael Pangilinan has also shown his acting skills on television and in films.

Television Appearances

Film Roles

Awards and Recognitions

Michael Pangilinan has received several awards and nominations for his singing and acting. These awards show how much his talent is appreciated in the entertainment industry.