Moira Dela Torre facts for kids
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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 famous Filipino singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born in Olongapo, Philippines. Moira started her career by singing for commercials and theme songs.
In 2013, she joined the TV show The Voice of The Philippines. After the show, she released her first music collection called Moira. She became very popular after singing "Titibo-Tibo" in the Himig Handog music competition, which her song won. Her first full album, Malaya, came out in 2018. It was a huge success, selling many copies and getting an eight-time platinum award in 2020.
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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. It was called "After Your Heart." This song later appeared on her first music collection, Moira.
Starting Her Career
Moira's journey in music began as a voice artist. She sang for many well-known company jingles and theme songs. Some of these included McDonald's "Hooray for Today" and Surf's "Pinalaki." She also sang "Signature of Love" for Johnson & Johnson.
In 2013, Moira tried out for the first season of The Voice of the Philippines. She sang "Hallelujah" by Bamboo Mañalac. Only one judge, apl.de.ap, chose her to be on his team. She moved on to the "battle round" but was later eliminated. After her time on the show, she released her first song, "Love Me Instead." This song was part of her first music collection, Moira. It was released by Ivory Music.
Rising to Fame: 2016–2017
Moira sang songs for the movies Camp Sawi and Love You to the Stars and Back. These songs included "Malaya" and a cover of "Torete" by Moonstar88.
In October 2017, she performed in the final round of the Himig Handog competition. She sang "Titibo-Tibo" by Libertine Amistoso. This song won the competition. Her performance became the most watched one that year. Later in October, she joined the music group ASAP Jambayan.
Big Success and New Roles: 2018–2021
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 first full album, Malaya, came out in 2018. It had popular songs like "Malaya" and "Tagpuan."
By December 2018, Moira became the most streamed artist in the Philippines on Spotify. Her Malaya album sold over 120,000 copies. This made it the best-selling album of 2018. It was also certified 8 times Platinum in the Philippines. She also became one of the judges on Idol Philippines. In September of that year, she had her second big concert called "Braver" at the Araneta Coliseum.
New Music and World Tour: 2021–Present
In March 2021, Moira released her second studio album, "Patawad." This album included hit songs like "Mabagal" with Daniel Padilla, "Patawad, Paalam," and "Paalam" with Ben&Ben. The Patawad album sold over 15,000 copies and was certified Platinum in the Philippines.
In 2022, Moira joined UMG Philippines through Republic Records Philippines. On January 20, 2023, she released "Ikaw at Sila." This was the first song from her upcoming album. The song's lyrics were changed from earlier versions to reflect her separation from Jason Hernandez. Moira then started a world tour to support her new album. During her first show at the Araneta Coliseum, she sang new songs. These songs, like "Red Flags" and "Rewritten Vows," became very popular online.
In May 2024, Moira shared on Instagram that her music had reached two billion Spotify streams. She is the first Filipino solo artist to achieve this.
Personal Life
Moira Dela Torre is a devoted Christian. She believes in her faith but does not force her beliefs on others. She finds joy in writing and performing worship songs.
Artistry
Musical Style and Influences
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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. It is often described as calming and full of emotion. She is sometimes called the "OPM Queen" by Nylon Manila. Her unique sound is very popular. You can hear her songs often on radio stations, music channels, TV shows, and in movie soundtracks.
Voice and Timbre
Moira Dela Torre is praised for her "heartfelt" and "angelic voice." Lea Salonga has called her "The Voice of the New Generation." Her voice is described as "airy" and "soothing." She is known for her special singing style, which has become her signature sound in her recordings.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Hayop Ka! | Iñigo's sister (voice) | First film appearance | |
| 2024 | Becky & Badette | Herself | Celebrity Cameo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2013 | The Voice of the Philippines (season 1) | Herself | Contestant | |
| 2017–present | ASAP | Main stay Performer | ||
| 2019 | Idol Philippines | Judge | ||
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| 2024 | It's Showtime | Guest Performer |
Discography
- Malaya (2018)
- Patawad (2020)
- Halfway Point (Reimagined) (2021)
- I’m Okay (2024)
Awards and Nominations
