Lani Misalucha

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Dimalanta, the birth surname or paternal family name is Bayot, and the marital name is Misalucha.

Lani Misalucha
Misalucha in 2019
Born
Lani Dimalanta Bayot[1]

(1969-08-03) August 3, 1969 (age 55)[2]
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • television personality
  • theater actress
SpouseNoli Misalucha
Children2
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active1996–present
Labels
Websitelanimisalucha.com

Lani Bayot Misalucha (Tagalog: [ˈlanɪ ˈbɐjɔt mɪsɐˈlutʃa]; born Lani Dimalanta Bayot (born August 3, 1969) is a Filipino singer. Known for her vocal range, powerful, emotive vocals and ability to sing opera arias, she has been referred to as "Asia's Nightingale". Her music has received recognition from a number of award-giving bodies such as Awit Awards, Aliw Awards, Box Office Entertainment Awards and PMPC Star Awards for Music. In 2021, she was named "People of the Year" by People Asia.

Misalucha began singing as a church choir member and eventually became a back-up vocalist of various bands. After several stints as a singer of commercial jingles and multiplex tapes, she released her 1997 debut album More Than I Should under Alpha Records. The following year, she competed at the 3rd Asia Song Festival and won Best Interpreter for the song "Handle with Care". The same year, she signed with Viva Records and released her sophomore album Tunay Na Mahal (1998). The following year, she won the top honor at the 1999 Metropop Song Festival[3] and released her third studio album All Heart (2000).

In 2001, she staged her first major solo concert Lani Misalucha: The Crossover Live Tour at the Araneta Coliseum,[4] earning an Entertainer of the Year win at the 2002 Aliw Awards. She received further recognition after moving to Las Vegas in 2004 and embarked on a string of headlining concert residencies, becoming the first Asian artist to headline in a main showroom in the city.[5] Her vocal performances have earned praises from musical artists such as Dionne Warwick, Joe Jackson, Gladys Night, James Ingram and Whitney Houston.[6][7][8] Among her other PARI-certified releases include Lani Misalucha (2006), Reminisce (2008) & The Nightingale Returns (2014).

  1. ^ Abunda, Boy (April 6, 2011). "Get to know the stars' real names". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  2. ^ About. lanimisalucha.com
  3. ^ "Metropop 2000: A night of 'all winners'". www.philstar.com. May 29, 2000. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Razon, Conchita C. "Lani Misalucha: The Star, Queen of the Big Dome". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Salterio, Leah C. "ââ'¬ËœGod had a different plan for usââ'¬â"¢". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  6. ^ Lo, Ricky. "Lani pregnant". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "Lani Misalucha recalls how Joe Jackson, Michael's dad, used to watch her shows in Las Vegas". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "Was Lani's Vegas show cancelled?". www.philstar.com. July 17, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2023.