Kean Edward Uson Cipriano (born June 11, 1987) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, music video director, and musician. He is well known as the vocalist of pop-rock band Callallily, and the founder of his own record label O/C Records.
Kean Cipriano | |
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 Cipriano in 2017 | |
| Born | Kean Edward Uson Cipriano June 11, 1987 Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Singer • songwriter • actor • music video director • musician |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop rock, Pinoy rock |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Labels | Sony Music Philippines (2006–2012) Universal Records (2012–2017) Soupstar Entertainment (2006–2017) Sindikato Productions/Callalily Entertainment/O/C Records (2017–present) |
Early and personal life
editKean Edward Uson Cipriano was born on June 11, 1987, in then municipality of Pasig, Metro Manila, and has two younger brothers, Keno and Keano. He finished his high school education at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong. Cipriano attended the Conservatory of Music at the University of Santo Tomas and read business administration at the Entrepreneurs School of Asia (ESA).
In September 2015, Cipriano joined as a celebrity player of Your Face Sounds Familiar 2.
In October 2015, Cipriano confirmed his relationship with actress Chynna Ortaleza on Tonight with Boy Abunda. Two months later, on New Year's Eve, the couple announced their marriage.[1][2] The couple had a daughter in 2016.[3]
On March 17, 2016, his father, Edgie Cipriano died due to cardiac arrest.[4]
Career
editHe was part of ABS-CBN's noontime show Magandang Tanghali Bayan and won opposite Trixie Cacho on the "Luv Idol" segment.
In 2010, Cipriano began his acting career via the TV5 series BFGF with Alex Gonzaga followed by a sitcom titled, Hapi Together.
In 2011, Cipriano expanded his acting career by starring in his first movie together with Eugene Domingo titled, Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank[5] where he played Rainier, a director. He also made several guest appearances in late morning series, Showtime aired over at the ABS-CBN Network, it is there that he met his close friend, Vice Ganda, the two later topbilled The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin which became the highest grossing Filipino film of all-time. In the same year he appeared in his first independent film titled, San Lazaro. He starred in his own television drama that aired on TV5 titled, P.S. I Love You with Gonzaga.[6]
In 2012, Cipriano starred in a film titled The Reunion to be released by Star Cinema together with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Xian Lim with Bangs Garcia as his leading-lady.[7]
He used to be a freelancer, appearing in projects of (but without any formal association with) the three largest television networks when he first entered the showbiz. Currently, he is a talent of ABS-CBN.
In 2013, Cipriano won the one-million peso briefcase in Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal together with Enchong Dee. On June 5, it was announced that he will take part on the second Philippine Popular Music Festival together with Banda ni Kleggy as the interpreters for the song called "Space" written by Raffy Calicdan.[8]
In 2015, Cipriano teamed up with Nadine Lustre, to interpret Mark Villar's "Sa Ibang Mundo", an entry to the 4th Philippine Popular Music Festival held at Meralco Theater on July 25, 2015.
In 2018, Cipriano and Ortaleza co-founded O/C Records, an independent label collaborating with Viva Records. O/C's lineup of artist/band roster includes former IV of Spades vocalist Unique Salonga.[9]
During an interview on June 23, 2022, Cipriano said that Callalily is "done" after 17 years of being the band's frontman, stating that he is not in good terms with the rest of the band members anymore but still wishes them the best, while at the same time, also focusing on his own record label.[10]
Discography
editWith Callalily
edit- Destination XYZ (2006)
- Fisheye (2008)
- Callalily (2009)
- Flower Power (2012)
- Greetings From Callalily (2015)
With BBS (Big Band Syndicate)
edit- Ctrl+Alt+Del.Restart (2011)
As a solo artist
edit- Childlike (album, 2021) - O/C Records
- Tayuman (single; 2022)
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank | Rainier de la Cuesta | Star Cinema with Cinemalaya |
| Praybeyt Benjamin | Emerson Ecleo | Star Cinema with Viva Films | |
| San Lazaro | Carlo Benedicto | Watusi Productions | |
| 2012 | The Reunion | Pat | Star Cinema |
| Madaling Araw, Mahabang Gabi | Dante Nico Garcia | Panoramanila Pictures | |
| 2013 | Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? | Edgardo Salazar | Star Cinema |
| Ang Huling Henya | Dexter | Viva Films with Mutivision Pictures | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Emerson Ecleo | Star Cinema VIVA Films |
| English Only, Please | Rico | Quantum Films | |
| 2016 | Love is Blind | Yari | Regal Entertainment |
| That Thing Called Tanga Na | |||
| Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough | Rainier | Quantum Films | |
| 2017 | Seven Sundays | Jerry | Star Cinema |
| All of You | Quantum Films | ||
| Bar Boys | Joshua | Quantum Films | |
| 2023 | Kampon | Manuel Perez | Quantum Films |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | BFGF | Prince Kean Prieto | TV5 |
| 2011–2012 | P. S. I Love You | Jason Jimenez | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellphone | Justin | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–present | ASAP | Himself / Performer | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Train | Boyfriend | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Niloko Nyo Ako | Ely | ||
| 2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Jerome Santiago | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sketch Pad | Teen Rustie | ||
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Alvin "Binggoy" Ibarra | |
| 2017–2020 | I Can See Your Voice | SING-vestigator | |
| 2018–2019 | Playhouse | Renato "Ato" Payuan | |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Migz | |
| 2023 | It's Showtime | Himself / Judge | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023–2024 | Senior High | Brandon | |
| 2024 | High Street | Brandon |
Music video director
edit| Year | Song title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Darating" | Ney Dimaculangan, Kleggy Abaya (of Banda ni Kleggy) and Dello Gatmaitan |
| "Pansamantala" | Callalily | |
| 2014 | "Walang-Wala" | Banda ni Kleggy |
| 2015 | "Umay" | Rye Sarmiento (of 6Cyclemind/Banda ni Kleggy) |
| "Lunod" | 6Cyclemind | |
| "I Will Wait" | Gracenote (feat. Chynna Ortaleza) | |
| 2016 | "Sana Mali" | Moonstar88 |
| 2017 | "Pakipot, Suplado | Alexa Ilacad |
| "Sa'n Ako Magsisimula | Callalily | |
| "Naghihintay Sa'yo" | Mark Carpio | |
| "Tanging Ikaw" | Tony Labrusca | |
| "Labo" | KZ Tandingan | |
| "Tunay Na Pag-Ibig" | Sam Milby | |
| 2018 | "Litrato" | Callalily |
Film director
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bakit Kasi Ako, Iba Na Lang | with Soupstar Entertainment |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Award/Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank | Nominated |
| 2016 | 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "LOOK: Kean Cipriano marries Chynna Ortaleza". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. January 1, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ^ "News | Star Cinema". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Kean Cipriano, Chynna Ortaleza are expecting a baby girl". Rappler. April 4, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Father of Kean Cipriano dies at 52". March 17, 2016.
- ^ "Ang babae Sa Septic Tank Film". Archived from the original on May 16, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ^ "Alex Gonzaga gets surprise birthday celebration from P.S. I Love You family". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Star Cinema unveils stars of 'The Reunion'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Christian Bautista, Karylle and other singers to interpret Philpop 2013 entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 5, 2013. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ Lago, Amanda (June 15, 2018). "Kean Cipriano launches O/C Records". Rappler.
- ^ "'Callalily is done': Kean Cipriano 'moves on' from former band". Rappler. June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
External links
edit- Official website Archived January 30, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- Kean Cipriano at IMDb