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{{Philippine name|Plaza|Onesa}}
{{Philippine name|Plaza|Onesa}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!--Wikipedia:Musician -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!--Wikipedia:Musician -->
| Name = Paolo Onesa
| name = Paolo Onesa
| image =
| Img = [[File:Paolo Onesa performing in Manila, Philippines 2013.jpg|200px]]
| caption =
| caption =
| Background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| Birth_name = Paolo Giovanni Plaza Onesa
| birth_name = Paolo Giovanni Plaza Onesa
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1993|10|10}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|10|10|df=y}}
| Origin = [[Zamboanga City]], Philippines
| origin = [[Zamboanga City]], Philippines
| Instrument = [[Vocals]]
| instruments = Vocals
| Genre = {{Flat list|
| genre = {{Flat list|
*[[Pop music|Pop]]
*Pop
*[[Jazz]]
*[[Jazz]]
}}
}}
| Label = {{flat list|
| label = {{flat list|
*[[MCA Music Inc. (Philippines)|MCA Music]]
*[[MCA Music Inc. (Philippines)|MCA Music]]
*[[Star Magic]]
*[[Star Magic]]
}}
}}
| Years_active = 2013–present
| years_active = 2013–present
| Associated_acts = [[Bamboo Mañalac]]
| associated_acts = [[Bamboo Mañalac]]
| URL = http://www.paollowers.16mb.com
| website= http://www.paollowers.16mb.com
}}
}}
'''Paolo Giovanni Plaza Onesa''' (born 10 October 1993) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He began his career as a contestant in [[The Voice of the Philippines (season 1)|first season]] of ''[[The Voice of the Philippines]]'' with a live performance of the James Bond film song "[[Skyfall (song)|Skyfall]]" that went viral on youtube and earned him a record deal with [[MCA Music Inc. (Philippines)|MCA Music]], a Universal Music label.<ref name=":0" /> Onesa advanced to the semi-finals under [[Bamboo Mañalac]]'s team.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Allan |first=Policarpio |date=7 October 2013 |title='Bamboo in wonderland' |pages= |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer (online) |url=http://www.newsbank.com |access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/10/20/remember-paolo-onesa-voice-ph-alum-joins-tawag-explains-his-sudden-showbiz-absence}}</ref>


'''Paolo Onesa''' (born '''Paolo Giovanni Plaza Onesa''', October 10, 1993) is a Filipino recording artist and an EDM Pop sensation.<ref name="push-abscbn.cloudapp.net">[http://push-abscbn.cloudapp.net/features/62892/paolo-onesa-shifts-to-edm-music/single/] {{dead link|date=August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dude.ph/2016/04/18/paolo-onesa-releases-new-single-find-you-available-next-week-on-digital/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531202249/http://dude.ph/2016/04/18/paolo-onesa-releases-new-single-find-you-available-next-week-on-digital/ |archive-date=2016-05-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Onesa recently signed a contract under HomeWorkz which is handled by Jay R Sillona. He has been part of [[Star Magic]]. He participated in the [[The Voice of the Philippines (season 1)|first season]] of ''[[The Voice of the Philippines]]''<ref name="Paolo Onesa">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5802839/|title= Paolo Onesa |publisher=IMDb|accessdate=2015-05-28}}</ref> and advanced to the semi-finals under [[Bamboo Mañalac]]'s team.
Onesa received two [[Awit Awards]] for his performance of the song "[[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]": Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist and Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/01/05/paolo-onesa-awit-award-winner/ |title=Paolo Onesa Awit Award winner – Manila Standard Today |access-date=29 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603203307/http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/01/05/paolo-onesa-awit-award-winner/ |archive-date=3 June 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> "[[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]" is included in Onesa's debut album ''Pop Goes Standards'' and as a bonus track on ''The Voice of the Philippines The Final 4'' album released by [[MCA Music Inc. (Philippines)|MCA Music]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Paolo leads MCA Music's Awit winners, The Philippine Star, 4 January 2015 |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20150104/282291023602153}}</ref> Onesa received an AWIT nomination for his performance of the song "[[Which Way, Robert Frost?]]" for Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist.<ref name="thedigitalspy.com">{{Cite web |date=29 July 2015 |title=FULL LIST: 28th Awit Awards Nominees, Kyla Leads Nominations |url=https://www.thedigitalspy.com/full-list-28th-awit-awards-nominees-kyla-leads-nominations/ |access-date=24 March 2022 |website=#TDSPH |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="push-abscbn.cloudapp.net">[http://push-abscbn.cloudapp.net/features/62892/paolo-onesa-shifts-to-edm-music/single/] {{dead link|date=August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dude.ph/2016/04/18/paolo-onesa-releases-new-single-find-you-available-next-week-on-digital/ |title=Paolo Onesa is back! – DUDE.PH |access-date=18 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531202249/http://dude.ph/2016/04/18/paolo-onesa-releases-new-single-find-you-available-next-week-on-digital/ |archive-date=31 May 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


After his first album with MCA Music, Onesa signed with HomeWorkz under Jay R Sillona. He has been part of [[Star Magic]].<ref name=":1" />
Onesa received two [[Awit Awards]] for his performance of the song "[[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]": Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist and Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/01/05/paolo-onesa-awit-award-winner/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603203307/http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/01/05/paolo-onesa-awit-award-winner/ |archive-date=2015-06-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> "[[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]" is included in Onesa's debut album ''Pop Goes Standards'' and as a bonus track on ''The Voice of the Philippines The Final 4'' album released by [[MCA Music Inc. (Philippines)|MCA Music]]. Onesa received an AWIT nomination for his performance of the song "[[Which Way, Robert Frost?]]" for Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Paolo Onesa is from Zamboanga City on the island of Mindanao, The Philippines. The eldest son of Mr. Ariel Onesa and Mrs. Arlene Onesa his younger brother is Marco Onesa. Onesa was encouraged by his grandmother, who taught him music, to pursue a career as a singer. After attending a summer music workshop, he formed a band. The band entered a local contest and won.<ref>Zamboanga Times (2013), [http://zamboangatimes.ph/pep-talk/8455-the-voice-from-zamboanga-city--paolo-onesa.html '' The Voice from Zamboanga City – Paolo Onesa''] Retrieved Jan 1, 2016.</ref>
Paolo Onesa is from [[Zamboanga City]] on the island of Mindanao, The Philippines.<ref name=":1" /> The eldest son of Mr. Ariel Onesa and Mrs. Arlene Onesa his younger brother is Marco Onesa. Onesa was encouraged by his grandmother, who taught him music, to pursue a career as a singer. After attending a summer music workshop, he formed a band. The band entered a local contest and won.<ref>Zamboanga Times (2013), [http://zamboangatimes.ph/pep-talk/8455-the-voice-from-zamboanga-city--paolo-onesa.html '' The Voice from Zamboanga City – Paolo Onesa''] Retrieved 1 January 2016.</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Cruz |first=Marinel |date=21 September 2013 |title='Final four to be revealed in 'The Voice PH' this Sunday night' |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer (online) |url=http://www.newsbank.com}}</ref> Onesa was a BS Mass Communication student of Ateneo de Zamboanga University.


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==Musical career==
Onesa was a BS Mass Communication student of Ateneo de Zamboanga University.
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On 6 July 2013, airing of Episode 7 of The Blind auditions on the [[The Voice of the Philippines (season 1)|first season]] of [[The Voice of the Philippines]] Onesa performed the song "Yakap Sa Dilim", a song that was originally recorded by [[APO Hiking Society]] and later, covered by [[Orange and Lemons]]. Coach [[Bamboo Mañalac]] chose Onesa to be on his team.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Paolo Onesa release debut Album "Pop Goes Standards" |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/paolo-onesa-release-debut-album-pop-goes-standards-2232}}</ref>


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Onesa's live performance of the James Bond film song "Skyfall" went viral on youtube. Onesa's "Skyfall" charted the Top 1 spot in iTunes 24 hours after the performance.<ref name=":0">Philippine News (2013), [http://philnews.ph/2013/09/09/paolo-onesas-skyfall-most-downloaded-song-on-itunes-ranked-no-1 "Paolo Onesa’s “Skyfall’ Most Downloaded Song on iTunes Ranked No. 1"] Retrieved 1 January 2016.</ref>
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==Personal life==
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On December 21, 2017, Onesa became in a relationship with his long time friend, model, medical technologist and food blogger Pearl Mariam A. de Castro.


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During Week 5 Semi-finals, Onesa performed "Elesi" in a battle against Myk Perez's "Baby, I Love Your Way". The public vote was 51.92 points for Onesa vs. 48.08 for Perez, while the Coach vote was 45 points for Onesa vs. 55 points for Perez. The result of the total points was 103.03 for Perez vs. 96.92 for Onesa, and Onesa was eliminated.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 June 2016 |title='For Jay-R and Kris, going original is a risk worth taking' |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer (online) }}</ref>
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==Musical career==
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On the July 6, 2013 airing of Episode 7 of The Blind auditions on the [[The Voice of the Philippines (season 1)|first season]] of ''[[The Voice of The Philippines]]'', Onesa performed the song "Yakap Sa Dilim", a song that was originally recorded by [[Orange and Lemons]]. Coach [[Bamboo Mañalac]] chose Onesa to be on his team.


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On 14 February 2014, MCA Universal released Onesa's debut album "Pop Goes Standards". The album contains 11 tracks including two original songs, his single "[[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]" and "[[Which Way, Robert Frost]]?", both written by [[Roxanne Seeman]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/pop-goes-standards-mw0002625401|title=Pop Goes Standards – Paolo Onesa &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=AllMusic}}</ref>
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Onesa's live performance of the James Bond film song "Skyfall" went viral on youtube. Onesa's "Skyfall" charted Top 1 spot in iTunes 24 hours after the performance.<ref>Philippine News (2013), [http://philnews.ph/2013/09/09/paolo-onesas-skyfall-most-downloaded-song-on-itunes-ranked-no-1 "Paolo Onesa’s “Skyfall’ Most Downloaded Song on iTunes Ranked No. 1"] Retrieved Jan 1, 2016.</ref>


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After ''The Voice of the Philippines'', Onesa signed as a Star Magic artist and joined ''ASAP 20'' a Sunday variety show of [[ABS-CBN]].
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During Week 5 Semifinals, Onesa performed "Elesi" in a battle against Myk Perez's "Baby, I Love Your Way". The public vote was 51.92 points for Onesa vs. 48.08 for Perez, while the Coach vote was 45 points for Onesa vs. 55 points for Perez. The result of the total points was 103.03 for Perez vs. 96.92 for Onesa, and Onesa was eliminated.
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He appears in the segment "ASAP Covers" joining [[Sam Milby]], Nyoy Volante, [[KZ Tandingan]], Gab Valenciano, and Princess. Onesa also appeared in a Mid-Morning Daily Show [[The Singing Bee (Philippines game show)|The Singing Bee]] as a Regular Performer from September 2014 to February 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/01/04/1409214/paolo-leads-mca-musics-awit-winners|title=Paolo leads MCA Music's Awit winners|website=philstar.com}}</ref>


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On 25 February 2015, "Paolo Onesa Homecoming concert", Onesa's first solo concert, was held in his Hometown at WMSU Zamboanga City.
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On February 14, 2014, MCA Universal released Onesa's debut album "Pop Goes Standards".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/pop-goes-standards-mw0002625401|title=Pop Goes Standards - Paolo Onesa &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=AllMusic}}</ref> The album contains 11 tracks including two original songs, his single "[[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]" and "[[Which Way, Robert Frost]]?", both written by [[Roxanne Seeman]].


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In 2016 with the release of his single Find You, Onesa changed his genre from crooner to EDM pop artist.<ref name="push-abscbn.cloudapp.net"/>
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After ''The Voice Of The Philippines'', Onesa signed as a Star Magic artist and joined ''ASAP 20'' a Sunday variety show of [[ABS-CBN]].
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He appears in the segment "ASAP Covers" joining [[Sam Milby]], Nyoy Volante, [[KZ Tandingan]], Gab Valenciano, and [[Princess]]. Onesa also appeared in a Mid-Morning Daily Show [[The Singing Bee (Philippines game show)|The Singing Bee]] <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/01/04/1409214/paolo-leads-mca-musics-awit-winners|title=Paolo leads MCA Music’s Awit winners|website=philstar.com}}</ref> as a Regular Performer from September 2014 to February 2015.


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==Personal life==
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On February 25, 2015, "Paolo Onesa Homecoming concert", Onesa's first solo concert, was held in his Hometown at WMSU [[Zamboanga City]] .
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On 21 December 2017, Onesa became in a relationship with his long time friend, model, medical technologist and food blogger Pearl Mariam A. de Castro.

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Recently this April 2016, from his Ultimate Heartthrob crooner as his trademark, Paolo Onesa switched his genre to EDM Pop sensation.<ref name="push-abscbn.cloudapp.net"/>


==Fan club==
==Fan club==
A fan club called Paollowers has more than 15,000 supporters. The fan club is handled by Loui Pestano Urbano.
A fan club called Paollowers has more than 15,000 supporters. The fan club is handled by Loui Pestano Urbano which is now a vlogger at LOUI TV PANGASINAN [http://www.youtube.com/LouiTVOfficial LOUI TV]


PAOLLOWERS came from Paolo Onesa's first name which is "PAOLO" and "FOLLOWERS" which means supporters.
PAOLLOWERS came from Paolo Onesa's first name which is "PAOLO" and "FOLLOWERS" which means supporters.


PAOLLOWERS was one of the contender from the recent WISH FM 1075 Fandom Challenge which was joined by other famous fandom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thestandard.com.ph/showbitz/203475/wish-107-5-ultimate-fandom-challenge-.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610032431/http://thestandard.com.ph/showbitz/203475/wish-107-5-ultimate-fandom-challenge-.html |archive-date=2016-06-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.digitalnewsflash.com/newsflash/wish-1075-ultimate-fandom-challenge/1246108.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601025208/http://www.digitalnewsflash.com/newsflash/wish-1075-ultimate-fandom-challenge/1246108.html |archive-date=2016-06-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
PAOLLOWERS was one of the contender from the recent [[DWNU|WISH FM]] 1075 Fandom Challenge which was joined by other famous fandom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thestandard.com.ph/showbitz/203475/wish-107-5-ultimate-fandom-challenge-.html |title=Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge – the Standard |access-date=17 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610032431/http://thestandard.com.ph/showbitz/203475/wish-107-5-ultimate-fandom-challenge-.html |archive-date=10 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.digitalnewsflash.com/newsflash/wish-1075-ultimate-fandom-challenge/1246108.html |title=Digital News Flash – Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge |access-date=17 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601025208/http://www.digitalnewsflash.com/newsflash/wish-1075-ultimate-fandom-challenge/1246108.html |archive-date=1 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*[[RealTalk]] (April 27, 2016) - [[CNN Philippines]]
*[[RealTalk]] (27 April 2016) – [[CNN Philippines]]
*[[The Voice of the Philippines (season 1)|The Voice of the Philippines 1]] (July 2013) - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[The Voice of the Philippines (season 1)|The Voice of the Philippines 1]] (July 2013) – [[ABS-CBN]]
*[[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP 19]] (January 2014) - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP 19]] (January 2014) – [[ABS-CBN]]
*[[Minute to Win It (Philippines)|Minute to Win It]] - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[Minute to Win It (Philippines)|Minute to Win It]] – [[ABS-CBN]]
*[[Myx|Myx Philippines]] - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[Myx|Myx Philippines]] – [[ABS-CBN]]
*[[Umagang Kay Ganda]] - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[Umagang Kay Ganda]] – [[ABS-CBN]]
*[[It's Showtime (TV series)|It's Showtime]] (September 26, 2013) - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]] (26 September 2013) – [[ABS-CBN]]
*[[The Singing Bee (Philippines game show)|The Singing Bee]] (September 2014) - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[The Singing Bee (Philippines game show)|The Singing Bee]] (September 2014) – [[ABS-CBN]]
*[[Gandang Gabi, Vice!]] - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*[[Gandang Gabi, Vice!]] – [[ABS-CBN]]
*Pambansang Almusal - [[NET 25]]
*Pambansang Almusal – [[NET 25]]
*[[Celestine (album)|''Celestine'']], The Toni Gonzaga Concert
*[[Celestine (album)|''Celestine'']], The Toni Gonzaga Concert
*ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2013 - [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]
*ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2013 – [[ABS-CBN]]


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Single===
===Single===


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*"[[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]" from The Voice of the Philippines (23 September 2013)<ref name=":1" />
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*"[[Find you]]" (April 25, 2016)
*"You Are So Beautiful" (8 August 2015)<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Standard – 2015 August 08 – Saturday by Manila Standard – Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/thestandardph/docs/the_standard_-_20150808_-_saturday/32 |access-date=24 March 2022 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}</ref>
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*"[[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]" from The Voice of the Philippines (Sep 23, 2013)
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*"Find you|Find You" (25 April 2016)


===Compilations===
===Compilations===
*"The Voice of the Philippines the Final 16" (Jan 1, 2013) - [[Skyfall]]
*"The Voice of the Philippines the Final 16" (1 January 2013) – [[Skyfall]]
*"The Voice of the Philippines the Final 4" (Oct 14, 2013) - [[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]
*"The Voice of the Philippines the Final 4" (14 October 2013) – [[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]
*"The Crossover Cafe II" - [[Which Way, Robert Frost]]?
*"The Crossover Cafe II" – [[Which Way, Robert Frost]]?


===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
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===Music videos===
===Music videos===
*''[[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]'' video released in 2014. It first aired in MYX PH and topped the charts for both the MYX Hit Chart and Pinoy MYX Countdown.
*''[[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]'' video released in 2014. It first aired in MYX PH and topped the charts for both the MYX Hit Chart and Pinoy MYX Countdown.
*''You Are So Beautiful'' video released on July 18, 2015. It first aired in MYX PH.
*''You Are So Beautiful'' video released on 18 July 2015. It first aired in MYX PH.


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| You Are So Beautiful
| You Are So Beautiful
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| You Are So Beautiful
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| You Are So Beautiful
| You Are So Beautiful
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==Magazine Featured article==
==Magazine Featured article==
*"Scene Zone"(May 2016 Issue) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/55507867/may-2016|title=may-2016|website=yumpu.com}}</ref>
*"Scene Zone"(May 2016 Issue)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/55507867/may-2016|title=may-2016|website=yumpu.com}}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (February 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/75761619912 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827011803/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/75761619912 |archivedate=2015-08-27 }}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (February 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/75761619912 |title=Your OPM Music Authority! : Photo |accessdate=8 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827011803/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/75761619912 |archivedate=27 August 2015 }}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (April 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/84601799688/paollowers-read-our-3-page-exclusive |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826172442/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/84601799688/paollowers-read-our-3-page-exclusive |archivedate=2015-08-26 }}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (April 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/84601799688/paollowers-read-our-3-page-exclusive |title=Your OPM Music Authority! • PAOLLOWERS! Read our 3-page EXCLUSIVE |accessdate=8 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826172442/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/84601799688/paollowers-read-our-3-page-exclusive |archivedate=26 August 2015 }}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (August 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/92993707113/paollowers-read-our-2-page-exclusive-interview |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827011810/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/92993707113/paollowers-read-our-2-page-exclusive-interview |archivedate=2015-08-27 }}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (August 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/92993707113/paollowers-read-our-2-page-exclusive-interview |title=Your OPM Music Authority! • PAOLLOWERS! READ our 2-page exclusive interview |accessdate=8 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827011810/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/post/92993707113/paollowers-read-our-2-page-exclusive-interview |archivedate=27 August 2015 }}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (December 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/67456819658 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827011805/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/67456819658 |archivedate=2015-08-27 }}</ref>
*''Pinoy Magazine'' (December 2014 Issue)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/67456819658 |title=Your OPM Music Authority! : Photo |accessdate=8 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827011805/http://pinoymagazine.tumblr.com/image/67456819658 |archivedate=27 August 2015 }}</ref>
*"Chalk Magazine"(December 2014 Issie)
*"Chalk Magazine"(December 2014 Issie)


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| [[27th Awit Awards]]
| [[27th Awit Awards]]
| Best Performance by A Male Recording Artist
| Best Performance by A Male Recording Artist
| ''[[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]'' || {{won}}
| ''[[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]'' || {{won}}
| <ref name="manilastandardtoday.com">[http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/01/05/paolo-onesa-awit-award-winner/]. ''MB''.</ref>
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| 2014
| [[27th Awit Awards]]
| [[27th Awit Awards]]
| Best Performance by A New Male Recording Artist
| Best Performance by A New Male Recording Artist
| ''[[Lucky in Love (song)|Lucky in Love]]'' || {{won}}
| ''[[Lucky in Love (Jacky Cheung song)|Lucky in Love]]'' || {{won}}
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| ''[[Which Way, Robert Frost]]?'' || {{Nominated}}
| ''[[Which Way, Robert Frost]]?'' || {{Nominated}}
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| 2016
| 2016
| [[Wish FM Awards]]
| [[DWNU|Wish FM Awards]]
| Best WISHclusive Performance – Male Artist
| Best WISHclusive Performance – Male Artist
| ''[[You Are so Beautiful]]?'' || {{Nominated}}
| ''[[You Are So Beautiful]]?'' || {{Nominated}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wish1075.com/wishawards/|title=Wish Awards &#124; Your coolest musical experience|website=Wish1075.com}}</ref>
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The AWIT Awards, equivalent of the Grammy Award in The Philippines, occurred on December 12, 2014.
The AWIT Awards, equivalent of the Grammy Award in The Philippines, occurred on 12 December 2014.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:02, 20 July 2024

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Plaza and the surname or paternal family name is Onesa.
Paolo Onesa
Birth namePaolo Giovanni Plaza Onesa
Born (1993-10-10) 10 October 1993 (age 31)
OriginZamboanga City, Philippines
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websitehttp://www.paollowers.16mb.com

Paolo Giovanni Plaza Onesa (born 10 October 1993) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He began his career as a contestant in first season of The Voice of the Philippines with a live performance of the James Bond film song "Skyfall" that went viral on youtube and earned him a record deal with MCA Music, a Universal Music label.[1] Onesa advanced to the semi-finals under Bamboo Mañalac's team.[2][3]

Onesa received two Awit Awards for his performance of the song "Lucky in Love": Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist and Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist.[4] "Lucky in Love" is included in Onesa's debut album Pop Goes Standards and as a bonus track on The Voice of the Philippines The Final 4 album released by MCA Music.[5] Onesa received an AWIT nomination for his performance of the song "Which Way, Robert Frost?" for Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist.[6][7][8]

After his first album with MCA Music, Onesa signed with HomeWorkz under Jay R Sillona. He has been part of Star Magic.[5]

Early life and education

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Paolo Onesa is from Zamboanga City on the island of Mindanao, The Philippines.[5] The eldest son of Mr. Ariel Onesa and Mrs. Arlene Onesa his younger brother is Marco Onesa. Onesa was encouraged by his grandmother, who taught him music, to pursue a career as a singer. After attending a summer music workshop, he formed a band. The band entered a local contest and won.[9][10] Onesa was a BS Mass Communication student of Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

Musical career

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On 6 July 2013, airing of Episode 7 of The Blind auditions on the first season of The Voice of the Philippines Onesa performed the song "Yakap Sa Dilim", a song that was originally recorded by APO Hiking Society and later, covered by Orange and Lemons. Coach Bamboo Mañalac chose Onesa to be on his team.[11]

Onesa's live performance of the James Bond film song "Skyfall" went viral on youtube. Onesa's "Skyfall" charted the Top 1 spot in iTunes 24 hours after the performance.[1]

During Week 5 Semi-finals, Onesa performed "Elesi" in a battle against Myk Perez's "Baby, I Love Your Way". The public vote was 51.92 points for Onesa vs. 48.08 for Perez, while the Coach vote was 45 points for Onesa vs. 55 points for Perez. The result of the total points was 103.03 for Perez vs. 96.92 for Onesa, and Onesa was eliminated.[10][12]

On 14 February 2014, MCA Universal released Onesa's debut album "Pop Goes Standards". The album contains 11 tracks including two original songs, his single "Lucky in Love" and "Which Way, Robert Frost?", both written by Roxanne Seeman.[11][13]

After The Voice of the Philippines, Onesa signed as a Star Magic artist and joined ASAP 20 a Sunday variety show of ABS-CBN. He appears in the segment "ASAP Covers" joining Sam Milby, Nyoy Volante, KZ Tandingan, Gab Valenciano, and Princess. Onesa also appeared in a Mid-Morning Daily Show The Singing Bee as a Regular Performer from September 2014 to February 2015.[14]

On 25 February 2015, "Paolo Onesa Homecoming concert", Onesa's first solo concert, was held in his Hometown at WMSU Zamboanga City.

In 2016 with the release of his single Find You, Onesa changed his genre from crooner to EDM pop artist.[7]

Personal life

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On 21 December 2017, Onesa became in a relationship with his long time friend, model, medical technologist and food blogger Pearl Mariam A. de Castro.

Fan club

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A fan club called Paollowers has more than 15,000 supporters. The fan club is handled by Loui Pestano Urbano which is now a vlogger at LOUI TV PANGASINAN LOUI TV

PAOLLOWERS came from Paolo Onesa's first name which is "PAOLO" and "FOLLOWERS" which means supporters.

PAOLLOWERS was one of the contender from the recent WISH FM 1075 Fandom Challenge which was joined by other famous fandom.[15][16]

Appearances

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Discography

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Single

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  • "Lucky in Love" from The Voice of the Philippines (23 September 2013)[5]
  • "You Are So Beautiful" (8 August 2015)[17]
  • "Find you|Find You" (25 April 2016)

Compilations

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Studio albums

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  • Pop Goes Standards (2014)
  • Handwritten (2016)

Music videos

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  • Lucky in Love video released in 2014. It first aired in MYX PH and topped the charts for both the MYX Hit Chart and Pinoy MYX Countdown.
  • You Are So Beautiful video released on 18 July 2015. It first aired in MYX PH.
Rank Title of the song Date Week
No. 13 You Are So Beautiful 23 August 2015 4th week
No. 15 You Are So Beautiful 16 August 2015 3rd week
No. 15 You Are So Beautiful August 9.2015 2nd week
No. 17 You Are So Beautiful 2 August 2015 1st week

Magazine Featured article

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  • "Scene Zone"(May 2016 Issue)[18]
  • Pinoy Magazine (February 2014 Issue)[19]
  • Pinoy Magazine (April 2014 Issue)[20]
  • Pinoy Magazine (August 2014 Issue)[21]
  • Pinoy Magazine (December 2014 Issue)[22]
  • "Chalk Magazine"(December 2014 Issie)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Notable work Result
2014 27th Awit Awards Best Performance by A Male Recording Artist Lucky in Love Won [23]
2014 27th Awit Awards Best Performance by A New Male Recording Artist Lucky in Love Won [23]
2015 28th Awit Awards Best Performance by A Male Recording Artist Which Way, Robert Frost? Nominated [23][6]
2016 Wish FM Awards Best WISHclusive Performance – Male Artist You Are So Beautiful? Nominated [24]

The AWIT Awards, equivalent of the Grammy Award in The Philippines, occurred on 12 December 2014.

References

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  1. ^ a b Philippine News (2013), "Paolo Onesa’s “Skyfall’ Most Downloaded Song on iTunes Ranked No. 1" Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  2. ^ Allan, Policarpio (7 October 2013). "'Bamboo in wonderland'". Philippine Daily Inquirer (online).
  3. ^ "ABS-CBN News".
  4. ^ "Paolo Onesa Awit Award winner – Manila Standard Today". Archived from the original on 3 June 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d "Paolo leads MCA Music's Awit winners, The Philippine Star, 4 January 2015".
  6. ^ a b "FULL LIST: 28th Awit Awards Nominees, Kyla Leads Nominations". #TDSPH. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  7. ^ a b [1] [dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Paolo Onesa is back! – DUDE.PH". Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  9. ^ Zamboanga Times (2013), The Voice from Zamboanga City – Paolo Onesa Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  10. ^ a b Cruz, Marinel (21 September 2013). "'Final four to be revealed in 'The Voice PH' this Sunday night'". Philippine Daily Inquirer (online).
  11. ^ a b "Paolo Onesa release debut Album "Pop Goes Standards"".
  12. ^ "'For Jay-R and Kris, going original is a risk worth taking'". Philippine Daily Inquirer (online). 16 June 2016.
  13. ^ "Pop Goes Standards – Paolo Onesa | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  14. ^ "Paolo leads MCA Music's Awit winners". philstar.com.
  15. ^ "Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge – the Standard". Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Digital News Flash – Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge". Archived from the original on 1 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  17. ^ "The Standard – 2015 August 08 – Saturday by Manila Standard – Issuu". issuu.com. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  18. ^ "may-2016". yumpu.com.
  19. ^ "Your OPM Music Authority! : Photo". Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  20. ^ "Your OPM Music Authority! • PAOLLOWERS! Read our 3-page EXCLUSIVE". Archived from the original on 26 August 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  21. ^ "Your OPM Music Authority! • PAOLLOWERS! READ our 2-page exclusive interview". Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  22. ^ "Your OPM Music Authority! : Photo". Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  23. ^ a b c [2]. MB.
  24. ^ "Wish Awards | Your coolest musical experience". Wish1075.com.
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