Kaye Cal

Karen Jade Cal (born February 11, 1989), professionally known as Kaye Cal, is a Filipino singer-songwriter who rose to popularity after becoming a grand finalist of the first season of the talent competition Pilipinas Got Talent, in which she competed in as the lead singer of Ezra Band. She has since been performing as a solo artist and has released several singles.

Early life Cal was born on February 11, 1989, in Pasay City, Philippines, to Christian parents.

Career Cal met her future Ezra Band bandmates in her hometown, Davao del Sur. The group eventually competed in the first season of Pilipinas Got Talent, where they became grand finalists. The covers the group performed on the show were released in the Pinoy You Got It album, which is a compilation of songs from the contestants on the show. Their covers of The Corrs' "Runaway" and Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" were included on the album, along with their original song "Walang Iba" (lit. "No one else").

The band has since gone on hiatus, starting Cal's career as a solo artist. She started uploading her covers on YouTube regularly, which gained popularity such as her cover of Up dharma Down's song "Tadhana".

In March 2017, Kaye released her self-titled debut album which featured nine tracks, including two original songs ("Rosas" and "Mahal Ba Ako ng Mahal Ko"), three covers, and her past singles ("Walang Iba", "Nyebe", "Isang Araw" and "Give Me A Chance"). In August 2017, Kaye won the OPM Revival of the Year at the 2017 MOR Pinoy Music Awards for the single "Give Me A Chance".

She won the Star Music's Listener's Choice Award at the 2017 Himig Handog Awards for "The Labo Song". Cal was a member of ASAP Jambayan from the segment's launch on October 15, 2017, until February 2018.

Personal life Kaye Cal has stated that she is "a proud lesbian" and member of the LGBT community, although her sexuality is not accepted by her religious parents, which she admitted is a struggle during an interview with Boy Abunda on his talk show in 2017. In 2010, Kaye initially admitted she was a tomboy and dressed masculine but denied being a lesbian, citing her religion and involvement with the church as a reason, and believed same-sex relationships were wrong but stated she meant no offense to lesbians.

Discography Kaye Cal (2017)

Kaye Cal track list

Ikaw Lang Mahal Ba Ako ng Mahal Ko Why Can't It Be Rosas Kung Ako na lang Sana Walang Iba Isang Araw Nyebe Give Me A Chance

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2010 Pilipinas Got Talent Herself (with Ezra Band) Grand Finalist 2016 We Love OPM Herself (with Power Chords) CelebriTeams Magandang Buhay Herself Guest 2017 Magandang Buhay Herself Guest Tonight with Boy Abunda Herself Guest Gandang Gabi, Vice! Herself Guest 2017–present ASAP Herself Performer, member of ASAP Jambayan from October 2017-February 2018

Awards and nominations

Concerts Date Title Venue Description August 18, 2017 Kaye Pop Kia Theatre All opm with Kaye Cal February 14 to 15, 2019 Valentine Acoustic Night with Kayecal UAE February 14 in New Bar Arkadia and February 15 in Boracay Night Club