BoybandPH

BoybandPH
BoybandPH in 2018 (from left to right: Ford Valencia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, Joao Constancia, Tristan Ramirez)
BoybandPH in 2018 (from left to right: Ford Valencia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, Joao Constancia, Tristan Ramirez)
Background information
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2016 (2016)–2020
Labels
Past members
WebsiteArchived official website at the Wayback Machine (archived 2018-11-04)

BoybandPH (also known as BPH) is a Filipino boy band. The group was formed on December 11 of 2016 after winning ABS-CBN's reality show Pinoy Boyband Superstar, a franchise of Simon Cowell's singing competition La Banda. The band members are Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and Joao Constancia.[1]

After winning Pinoy Boyband Superstar, the group released its first single on January 1, 2017, titled "Unli". It was followed by a second single, a cover of Depeche Mode's "Somebody" on February 14, 2017.[2][3][4][5] The boys released their debut, self-titled album on February 4, 2017, under Star Music.[6] On April 2, 2017, BoybandPH was awarded the Gold Record Award, with their album reaching over 7,500 copies sold in less than two months.[7][8]

The group is managed by Star Magic with a recording contract with Star Music. It is currently inactive with members pursuing individual projects. Joao pursued acting[9] while Ford released a solo single in 2021.[10]

  1. ^ "Meet the Pinoy Boyband Superstar winners and members of Boyband PH". PEP.ph. December 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "BoybandPH succeeds in spreading 'unli kilig'". Manilatimes.net. February 8, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  3. ^ "BoybandPH launches their newest single "Somebody"". Entertainment.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  4. ^ "BoybandPH Tops Myx Hit Chart With 'Unli' [VIDEO]". International Business Times Philippines. January 31, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  5. ^ "BoybandPH's 'Somebody' Reigns Supreme On Latest MYX Hit Chart [VIDEO]". International Business Times Philippines. March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  6. ^ "BoybandPH releases first album". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  7. ^ "BoybandPH's debut album reaches gold status". Lionheartv.net. March 30, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  8. ^ PH, One Music. "BoybandPH receives Gold record award". One Music PH. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Has BoybandPH disbanded? Joao clarifies rumors". ABS-CBN News. November 18, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "Ford Valencia of BoybandPH goes solo, releases single 'Paalam Na'". ABS-CBN News. November 29, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2023.