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Guji Lorenzana
Born
Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.[fn 1]

(1980-05-11) May 11, 1980 (age 44)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
NationalityFilipino
Other namesGuji
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • DJ[1]
  • host
  • commercial model
Years active2005–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelsLuKas Music Philippines (2006–2008)
Star Records / Quantum Music (2010–2011)
Warner Music Philippines (2017-present)
Websitewww.officialguji.com

Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.[fn 1] (born May 11, 1980), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino actor and singer who also a former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010)

Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, releasing two independent albums in the Philippines.[2]

As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (a.k.a. Star Circle) Batch 16, he was officially launched as a singer on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008.[3]

Guji's first major project was with ABS-CBN as an actor, starring him alongside Kaye Abad in the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, where Guji played the role of Rei, the "loveteam" partner of Pepper (Kaye Abad), gaining him initial acting notoriety in 2009.[4]

On August 17, 2017, Guji signed an exclusive 5-year management contract with Viva Entertainment's Viva Artists Agency, after being managed by Star Magic for the past 9 years.[5]

Guji continuously works in music and is often seen in Metro Manila's live music scene,[6] singing with his project bands.

On September 27, 2017, Guji signed with Warner Music Philippines. His first single under Warner Music was scheduled for release in October 2017.[7]

Theater

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Theater Philippines
Year Title Role Notes
2008 West Side Story Snowboy Stages Productions. Starring Christian Bautista, Karylle
Believe The Pop Musical Manila Starring Keith Martin, Rahda, Isabelle Gonzales
2009
Tales Of The Manuvu Oggasi Cultural Center of The Philippines, Ballet Philippines. Also starring Robert Seña.
2010 Legally Blonde The Musical Warner Huntington III Atlantis Productions. Also starring Nikki Gil, Nyoy Volante
2014 Grease The Musical Danny Zuko 9 Works Theatrical. Directed by Robbie Guevara. Also starring Tippy Dos Santos, Antoinette Taus

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Himself / Ecomodel ABS-CBN
2009 Midnight DJ Paul TV5
Precious Hearts Presents: The Bud Brothers Series Reynaldo "Rei' Arambulo ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook Lauro
Your Song Presents: Someone To Love Troy
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart Aaron
2009-2011 ASAP 09 Himself/Performer
2010 Your Song Presents: My Last Romance Raul
Hair Is Your Moment Jason Abad
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? James
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Joseph
Imortal Philemon
Your Song Presents: Kim Jess
I Dare You Himself/Kapamilya Challenger
Regal Shocker: Salamin Raymond TV5
Cityscapes Guest Co-Host ANC
Wansapanataym: Christmas Caroline Charles Andrews ABS-CBN
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Neil
Wansapanataym: Witchy Mitch Arthur
Cityscapes Guest Co-Host ANC
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Eric Gonzales ABS-CBN
2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Mario
May Isang Pangarap Himself
The Voice of the Philippines Himself/Contestant (together with his sister Grace)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis
2014 Moon of Desire Philip
Wansapanataym: Perfecto Mr. Santos
2015 Dear MOR: The Macy and Alex Story Alex ABS-CBN Mobile
Dream Dad Francis ABS-CBN
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara Jason
The Wives Of House Number 2 Travis Sari-Sari Channel
The Greatest Love Gerald Samonte ABS-CBN
2017 My Dear Heart Young Albertus
The Better Half Dindo Domingo
2018 Kalye Wars Cocoy Sari-Sari Channel
One Song Theo Viva TV (Philippines)
2021 Almost Paradise Lester Cordero Kapamilya Channel / A2Z

Film

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Year Film Role Producer
2010 Paano Na Kaya Louie Star Cinema
Babe, I Love You[8] Jet Star Cinema
Viva Films
Till My Heartaches End John Star Cinema
2011 Segunda Mano
2012 Guni-Guni Javier Regal Films
Suddenly It's Magic Marvin Star Cinema
24/7 In Love Stefan
2013 It Takes A Man And A Woman Carlo Star Cinema
Viva Films
She's The One Mike Star Cinema
2014 Filemon Mamon
Bitukang Manok Benji Cinema One Originals Festival 2014, Winner of Best Cinematography. Directed By Alec Figuracion
2015 Silong Gib Directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo. Also starring Piolo Pascual, Rhian Ramos.
Just The Way You Are Professor Parker Star Cinema
2018 Squad Goals Professor Mandy Daluyong Viva Films
2019 Maria Bert Viva Films

Music video appearances

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Year Music Video Artist
2011 Kapitan Paraluman
Halik by Kamikazee
2012 Tagpuan
Huling Sayaw Kamikazee featuring Kyla
For You Paraluman

Discography

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Title Release Date Label Singles
GUJI - We Are (Single)[9] October 20, 2017 Warner Music Philippines We Are
Guji x Moophs - Paralyzed (Single)[10] February 3, 2017 Guji Lorenzana Paralyzed
Voices of Christmas Album November 2015 BMBX Records Around
Voizboys - Fusion LP (Guji Lorenzana, JayR Siaboc, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez) May 2010 Quantum Music, Distributed by Star Records Philippines Todo Na, Sinta
Without Your Love - LP (Enhanced Compact Disc / AVCD) December 2007 LuKas Music Philippines (Independent), Distributed by Synergy Music Corp. Philippines Tagumpay, Kasalanan Ba?
Guji Lorenzana - EP (CD Lite) October 2006 Distributed by Ivory Records Philippines I'll Be Yours Forever*, Dahil Sa Iyo (Because of You)**
Not Another Christmas Album 3 (Compilation) December 2006 Jam 88.3 Promotional Album
Five Days More (CD Single)*** November 2005 Immij Records USA Five Days More

* Ogie Alcasid first wrote and released "I'll Be Yours Forever" on his Better Man album, yet never became a single
** Keith Martin's popular hit song, "Because of You", which was covered several times by other Filipino artists, was re-made into a Tagalog version for the first time by Guji (entitled "Dahil Sa Iyo")
*** "Five Days More" was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2008 Awit Awards Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (Performance Award) "Tagumpay" Nominated
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (People's Choice Award) "Tagumpay" Nominated
2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male-New TV Personality Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Nominated
2011 Aliw Awards Best Male Live Performer 19 East Nominated
2016 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Silong Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Guji Lorenzana was born in the United States. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Mangindin.

References

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  1. ^ "Guji Lorenzana, marami pang gustong gawin sa showbiz! - Abante News Online". Abante News Online. August 21, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  2. ^ Almo, Nerisa. "Guji Lorenzana entered showbiz to pursue singing career". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  3. ^ Star Magic Batch 16 launched on ASAP ‘08 Archived October 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Rose Garcia (April 5, 2009). "Precious Hearts Romances to be dramatized on television". News Blog. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  5. ^ "Guji Lorenzana, marami pang gustong gawin sa showbiz! - Abante News Online". Abante News Online. August 21, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  6. ^ spot. "Live at Izakaya". Entertainment. spot.ph. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011.
  7. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-bulletin/20170905/282209421001994. Retrieved October 3, 2017 – via PressReader. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 29, 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  9. ^ We Are, October 20, 2017, retrieved October 21, 2017
  10. ^ "Paralyzed - Single by Guji & Moophs on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
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