Miguel Odron
Musical artist
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Miguel Odron is a Filipino-American actor and singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence as one of the finalists in the first season of Idol Philippines in 2019, where he finished in the Top 5. Known for his soulful vocal style and songwriting ability, Odron later pursued a recording career and released several singles under ABS-CBN Music International and Tarsier Records.
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| Origin | Indiana, United States |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | ABS-CBN Music International, Tarsier Records[1] |
Early life
Odron was born in Butuan, Philippines, and was later raised in Indiana, United States. He eventually returned to the Philippines to pursue a music career.[2]
Career
Idol Philippines (2019)
Odron auditioned for the first season of Idol Philippines in 2019. His distinct, understated style earned praise from the judges, particularly Regine Velasquez. He advanced to the finals and ultimately finished in fifth place.[3]
Post–Idol Philippines
In February 2020, Odron released his debut single, "Chevy Cruze", under ABS-CBN Music International.[4][5]
In 2021, he reinterpreted Air Supply's classic hit "Lost in Love" for a tribute compilation by Tarsier Records, blending neo-soul, chill-hop, and bossa nova elements.[6]
In 2022, Odron released the single "Still", described as a poignant love letter to his first love. The track was slated to be included in his planned album San Rojo.[7]
Acting
In his acting debut, Odron is the leading cast in the 2024 road drama film titled Some Nights I Feel Like Walking directed by Petersen Vargas. The film premiered in numerous film festival including Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on November 13, 2024,[8] Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards on November 17, 2024,[9] Singapore International Film Festival on December 2, 2024[10] and on Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on December 4, 2024.[11]
It was also premiered at Glasgow Film Festival on February February 28, 2025, BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival on March 26, 2025,[12] Macao International Queer Film Festival on June 8, 2025,[13] QCinema RainbowQC Pride Film Festival on June 26, 2025,[14] and has limited release in the Philippines on August 27, 2025.[15][16]
Personal life
Discography
Singles
Some of the tracks are composed by Miguel Odron.
| Title | Release date | Composer(s) | Album | Ref(s) |
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| "Follow" | July 28, 2019 | Miguel Odron | Idol Philippines season 1 | [19] |
| "Chevy Cruze" | March 16, 2020 | Miguel Odron | Non-album singles | [20] |
| "Weed" | August 8, 2020 | Miguel Odron | [21] | |
| "Lost In Love" | May 24, 2021 | Graham Russell | [22] | |
| "Still" | June 17, 2022 | Miguel Odron | [23] | |
| "Drown" | July 15, 2022 | Miguel Odron | [24] |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref! |
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| 2024 | Some Nights I Feel Like Walking | Zion | [25] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref! |
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| 2019 | Idol Philippines season 1 | Himself / Contestant | [26] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Myx Music Awards 2021 | August 7, 2021 | New Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [27] |