Moira Dela Torre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moira Dela Torre
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Moira Rachelle Bustamante Dela Torre
November 4, 1993 Olongapo, Philippines
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent | Cornerstone Entertainment |
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Jason Hernandez
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| Parent(s) | Maria Raquel Bustamante Dela Torre John Onate Dela Torre |
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Moira Rachelle Bustamante Dela Torre (born November 4, 1993) is a talented Filipino singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born in Olongapo, Philippines. Moira started her career by lending her voice to jingles and theme songs for companies.
In 2013, she joined The Voice of the Philippines. After the show, she released her first music collection, called Moira. She became very famous after singing "Titibo-Tibo" in the Himig Handog music competition, which her song won. Her first full album, Malaya, released in 2018, was also a huge success.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Moira Rachelle Bustamante Dela Torre was born on November 4, 1993. She grew up in Olongapo, Philippines, in a family that loved music. When she was just 12 years old, Moira wrote her very first song. This song was later included in her first music collection.
Starting Her Music Career
Moira began her career as a voice artist. She sang for many well-known company jingles. Some of these included songs for McDonald's, Surf, and Johnson & Johnson.
In 2013, Moira tried out for the first season of The Voice of the Philippines. She sang "Hallelujah" and joined apl.de.ap's team. She was later eliminated in the "battle round" of the show. After her time on The Voice, she released her first song, "Love Me Instead." This song was part of her first music collection, Moira.
Rising to Fame
Moira sang songs for movie soundtracks, like "Malaya" for Camp Sawi. She also covered the song "Torete" for the film Love You to the Stars and Back.
In October 2017, she performed in the finals of the Himig Handog songwriting contest. She sang "Titibo-Tibo", which became the grand winner. Her performance was the most watched for that year's competition. Later that month, she joined the acoustic group ASAP Jambayan.
Successful Concerts and Albums
In February 2018, Moira held her first concert called "Tagpuan." All the tickets sold out in just four days! Because so many people wanted to see her, they added a second night for the concert.
Her 2018 album, Malaya, included her popular songs "Malaya" and "Tagpuan." By December 2018, she was the most streamed artist on Spotify in the Philippines. The Malaya album sold over 120,000 copies, making it the best-selling album of 2018.
Moira also became one of the judges on Idol Philippines. In September 2018, she had her second big concert, "Braver," at the Araneta Coliseum.
Recent Music and Achievements
In March 2021, Moira released her second studio album, Patawad. This album featured hit songs like "Mabagal" with Daniel Padilla. It also included "Patawad, Paalam" and "Paalam" with the band Ben&Ben. The Patawad album sold more than 15,000 copies.
In 2022, Moira joined UMG Philippines' sub-label, Republic Records Philippines. On January 20, 2023, she released "Ikaw at Sila." This was the first song from her upcoming album. She then went on a world tour to support her new music. During her show at the Araneta Coliseum, she sang new songs that quickly became popular online.
In May 2024, Moira shared exciting news on Instagram. She reached two billion streams on Spotify! This made her the first solo Filipino artist to achieve this milestone.
In November 2024, Moira released her fourth album, "I'm Okay." This album has 12 songs, including "Where It All Started" and "Red Flags." She described "I'm Okay" as her most honest album yet.
Personal Life
Moira Dela Torre is a devoted Christian. She believes that writing and performing worship songs is her true passion. She was married to Jason Hernandez from 2019 to 2022.
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Musical Style and Voice
Musical Style and Influences
Moira has shared that she was greatly inspired by the artist Brooke Fraser. Brooke Fraser's music encouraged Moira to write her own songs. Moira's music is mainly pop, and it is often described as soothing and full of emotion.
She is sometimes called the "OPM Queen" by Nylon Manila. Her unique sound is very popular on radio stations and music channels. Her songs are also often heard in television shows and film soundtracks.
Voice and Timbre
Moira Dela Torre is praised for her "heartfelt" and "angelic voice." Lea Salonga even called her "The Voice of the New Generation." Her voice is described as "airy" and "soothing." She is known for her distinct "melancholic" singing style, which has become her signature sound.
Film and Television Appearances
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Hayop Ka! | Iñigo's sister (voice) | First film appearance |
| 2024 | Becky & Badette | Herself | Celebrity Cameo |
Television
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| 2013 | The Voice of the Philippines (season 1) | Herself | Contestant |
| 2017–present | ASAP | Main Performer | |
| 2019 | Idol Philippines | Judge | |
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| 2024 | It's Showtime | Guest Performer | |
| 2025 | Eat Bulaga! |
Music Albums
- Malaya (2018)
- Patawad (2020)
- Halfway Point (Reimagined) (2021)
- I’m Okay (2024)
Awards and Nominations
