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Morissette in 2018
Born	Johanne Morissette Daug Amon (1996-06-02) June 2, 1996 (age 29) Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	2010–present
Works	Discography
Spouse(s)	Dave Lamar ​ (m. 2021)​
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	OPM pop R&B ballad
Labels	Star Music Underdog Music PH Waterwalk Records
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Johanne Morissette Daug Amon (born June 2, 1996) is a talented Filipino singer and songwriter. Many people call her "Asia's Phoenix" because of her amazing voice.

Morissette started her journey in music at a young age. When she was 14, she was a runner-up in a TV show called Star Factor. She also performed in a stage play of Disney's Camp Rock. Later, she became well-known as a semi-finalist in the first season of The Voice of the Philippines. She is famous for her wide vocal range and for using the whistle register in her songs.

In 2015, Morissette released her first album, Morissette, which became very popular. The next year, she had her first big solo concert in Manila. She also worked with American singer Michael Bolton on a talent show called Bolt of Talent. Morissette gained more fans after representing the Philippines at the Asia Song Festival in South Korea in 2017 and 2018. In 2019, she sang "A Whole New World" for the Philippine release of Disney's live-action movie Aladdin with Darren Espanto.

In 2020, she worked with Michael Bolton again as a mentor on Asian Dream. In 2021, Morissette sang the Philippine national anthem for former President Rodrigo Duterte's final speech. She also started writing and producing her own music, releasing an EP called Signature that same year. In 2025, she made her first movie appearance in the musical film Song of the Fireflies.

Morissette has won many awards for her music and performances. These include two Awit Awards, an Aliw Award, six PMPC Star Awards for Music, and 38 Wish 107.5 Music Awards. She has won the most Wish 107.5 Music Awards of any artist.

Life and Career

Early Life and Start

Johanne Morissette Daug Amon was born on June 2, 1996, in Cebu, Philippines. Her mother is Analie Daug, and her father is rock musician Amay Amon. Morissette is the oldest child and has a younger brother named Jeremy Mattheu.

Her father chose her first name, "Johanne" (pronounced "Yohan"), from the famous German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Her stage name, "Morissette," came from her father's favorite singer, Alanis Morissette. When she was only 3 years old, her family discovered she could sing by hearing her use a karaoke machine.

Morissette started entering singing contests in Cebu. She sang Christina Aguilera's "Reflection" in her first radio station contest. At age 9, she was a finalist in Little Big Star Cebu. She also won a contest at age 11. Around that time, she had a small growth removed from her neck. She also opened for famous singers like Sarah Geronimo and Kim Chiu at mall shows in Cebu. Morissette learned to sing in the whistle register from singers like Nina Girado and Mariah Carey. She also looked up to Regine Velasquez and Sarah Geronimo as she grew up.

At 14, Morissette joined Talentadong Pinoy on TV5. In 2011, she recorded 14 songs that were later released in 2020 and 2021 as Morissette at 14, Vol 1 and Vol 2. After Talentadong Pinoy, she joined Star Factor and finished as the first runner-up. She then appeared in several TV5 shows. In 2012, Morissette played the main role of Mitchie Torres in the stage play Camp Rock. Rehearsing for the musical caused her to develop vocal cord nodules.

2013: The Voice of the Philippines

Morissette wanted to focus on her singing career. She decided to join The Voice of the Philippines on ABS-CBN. In June 2013, she sang "Love On Top" during the blind auditions, and Sarah Geronimo chose her for her team. Morissette continued to do well in the show, moving on to the live performances.

She sang "Jar of Hearts" and received the most votes on her team, moving her forward. In the next round, she sang "What About Love" and advanced to the semifinals. In September 2013, Morissette sang "Who You Are" but was eliminated from the competition.

Performances on The Voice

2014: Joining ABS-CBN

In 2014, Morissette began appearing regularly on ABS-CBN's show ASAP. She recorded theme songs for TV dramas, including "Moon of Desire". She also performed on It's Showtime, where she could sing and dance.

In May 2014, Morissette had her first solo concert called This Is Me, celebrating her 18th birthday. She sang popular international songs and hits from Filipino singers. She also honored Alanis Morissette by singing her songs. During this concert, she announced that she had joined Star Records. In July 2014, Morissette performed with Jessie J at her concert. Jessie J invited Morissette to sing with her after hearing her sing a part of "Who You Are".

In September 2014, Morissette performed in the finals of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs, a popular songwriting contest. She sang "Akin Ka Na Lang", which was one of the top 15 songs. In November 2014, Morissette sang Disney songs in a concert called Disney in Concert: A Tale as Old as Time.

2015–2019: Morissette Album and More Success

Morissette performing in 2015

In 2015, Filipino Star Magazine called her "The Next Big Diva". In March 2015, Star Records released her first studio album, Morissette. The song "'Di Mapaliwanag" from the album was used as a theme song for a Korean TV show and won an award. The album later became "platinum," meaning it sold a lot of copies. Morissette won "Best New Artist" at the MOR Pinoy Music Awards. She also sang theme songs for movies.

In 2015, she was in a musical called Chuva Choo Choo – Mr. Kupido Musicale. She won "Best New Female Recording Artist" at the 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music. She also received awards for being an "Outstanding Female Performing Artist". In February 2016, she performed in a concert called Confessions. She won "Female Artist of the Year" at the 1st Wish 107.5 Music Awards. She chose Home for the Angels, a center for abandoned babies, to receive a donation from her award.

Her first major concert was on August 13, 2016. Her performance of "I'm Here" from the musical The Color Purple was praised by Lea Salonga. Morissette wanted to show her dancing skills and softer side at this concert.

Morissette at the 2nd Wish Music Awards in 2017

In 2016, Morissette was a regular performer on ABS-CBN's ASAP as one of the "Birit Queens." This group had concerts in 2017 in the Philippines and abroad. In the same year, she co-hosted Bolt of Talent with Michael Bolton. She won eight awards at the 2017 2nd Wish 107.5 Music Awards, more than any other artist. Her performance of "Secret Love Song" was the first to reach 25 million views on Wish 107.5's YouTube channel.

Morissette has been called "Asia's Phoenix" since her performance at the 14th Asia Song Festival in South Korea in September 2017. She returned to the festival in 2018. She was the first Filipino artist to have her own V Live channel, a popular South Korean live video streaming service. In February 2018, Regine Velasquez joined Morissette for a duet at her "Made" concert. Morissette's "Secret Love Song" performance reached over 100 million views on YouTube, a first for a female OPM singer. In late 2018, she was a mentor and judge on the Filipino show Hello K-Idol.

In 2019, Morissette and Darren Espanto recorded "A Whole New World" for Disney's Aladdin movie in the Philippines. She also was a judge for Himig Handog 2019.

2020–Present: Signature EP and Film Debut

In May 2020, Morissette participated in One Love Asia, an online charity event to help Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2020, she was a judge with Michael Bolton on the international talent show Asian Dream.

In November 2020, Morissette released "Love You Still," her first song that she co-wrote and co-produced with her husband, Dave Lamar. She also released a music video for it. In February 2021, she released another song called "Phoenix."

In May 2021, Morissette released a new version of "Shine" for its 25th anniversary. On July 26, 2021, she sang the Philippine national anthem at the 2021 State of the Nation Address. In August 2021, Morissette released her EP, Signature, which included her song "Trophy." This was her first EP where she was a singer-songwriter and co-producer. The EP reached a high position on iTunes USA. In October 2021, Morissette joined Sony Music Philippines' Christian music label, Waterwalk Records, and released her first song with them, "Waterwalk."

Morissette celebrated her tenth year in music with a virtual concert called "Phoenix" in January 2022. In February 2022, her song "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" was part of the TV series The Broken Marriage Vow and won an award. In April 2022, Morissette, Christian Bautista, and Erik Santos went on a tour together in the US called "Threelogy." In August 2022, Morissette released her first English-Bisaya song, "Undangon Ta Ni."

In December 2024, Morissette performed two solo concerts at Hong Kong Disneyland. In March 2025, she made her first movie appearance as Alma Taldo in the musical film Song of the Fireflies. The film was shown in Hollywood, California, where Morissette won the Best Actress award at the 2nd Manila International Film Festival. The film was also screened at the 58th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival in May 2025, where she was nominated for Best Actress. The movie is set to be released in theaters in the Philippines in June 2025. She is also planning a solo concert called Ember in October 2025.

Personal Life

Morissette and Dave Lamar got married on June 28, 2021. They had met nine years before and were best friends for seven years. Both Morissette and Dave Lamar were contestants on The Voice of the Philippines in 2013.

Artistry

Musical Influences

Morissette's major influences include Mariah Carey (left) and Cynthia Erivo (right).

Morissette has shared that Mariah Carey inspired her to develop her skill in singing in the whistle register. She also looks up to other singers like Shoshana Bean, Cynthia Erivo, Chandler Moore, and Tasha Cobbs.

Vocal Style

Morissette is known for her impressive five-octave vocal range, which includes the whistle register. She is often described as a powerful singer who can hit very high notes. A critic from the Philippine Daily Inquirer praised her "very versatile singing voice" and "awe-inspiring vocal range."

Awards and Nominations

Morissette has received many awards for her music and performances. These include two Awit Awards, an Aliw Award, six PMPC Star Awards for Music, and 38 Wish 107.5 Music Awards. She won the Best Actress award at the 2nd Manila International Film Festival for her role in Song of the Fireflies.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Morissette (2015)
• Morissette at 14, Vol 1 (2020)
• Morissette at 14, Vol 2 (2021)

Extended Plays

• Signature (2021)
• Signature: Live! (2021)

Filmography

Film

Morissette's film credits

Title	Year	Role(s)	Director	Notes	Ref.
Song of the Fireflies	2025	Alma Taldo	King Palisoc

Television

Stage

Music Videos

Concerts

Headlining Concerts

Co-headlining Concerts