Guji Lorenzana
Filipino actor
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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)
May 11, 1980
- Actor
- singer
- DJ[1]
- host
- commercial model
Guji Lorenzana | |
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| Born | Gregory Lorenzana, Jr.[fn 1] May 11, 1980 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Guji |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | LuKas Music Philippines (2006–2008) Star Records / Quantum Music (2010–2011) Warner Music Philippines (2017-present) |
| Website | www |
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
| 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
Television
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Louie |
| Babe, I Love You[8] | Jet | |
| Till My Heartaches End | John | |
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | |
| 2012 | Guni-Guni | Javier |
| Suddenly It's Magic | Marvin | |
| 24/7 In Love | Stefan | |
| 2013 | It Takes A Man And A Woman | Carlo |
| She's The One | Mike | |
| 2014 | Filemon Mamon | |
| Bitukang Manok | Benji | |
| 2015 | Silong | Gib |
| Just The Way You Are | Professor Parker | |
| 2018 | Squad Goals | Professor Mandy Daluyong |
| 2019 | Maria | Bert |
Music video appearances
Discography
| 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
| 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
- Guji Lorenzana was born in the United States. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Mangindin.