Rhap Salazar | |
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| Birth name | Rhap Sajul Salazar |
| Born | February 3, 1997 Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines |
| Genres | Action, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Horror |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Star Music (2004–2014) Star Magic (2004–2014) |
Rhap Salazar (born February 3, 1997) is a Filipino singer and former child actor. He is known for his live performances and is commonly referred to as "The Sam Smith of the Philippines". Fluent in both English and Filipino, Rhap grew up in Pinamalayan, before relocating to Metro Manila to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He is most recognized for his role of Max in ABS-CBN's Luv U and his appearances on It's Showtime. In his music career, Rhap draws inspiration from Sam Smith, Ben Platt, Beyoncé, and Whitney Houston.[1] His original songs include "Barely Breathing" (2022) and "Won't Change" (2023).