Laarni Lozada

Laarnie Losala (born June 23), popularly known as Laarni Lozada, dubbed and recognized as The Philippines' Ethereal Diva, is a Filipino pop, ballad, classical, and soul singer, host, model and endorser. She is known as the Grand Star Dreamer of ABS-CBN Pinoy Dream Academy (Season 2), Philippine franchise of Endemol's Star Academy garnering a total of 651,696 votes on September 14, 2008.

Biography Early life Laarni was born in Pasig to William and Nita Losala. The family moved to Isulan, Sultan Kudarat later on. She has six siblings.

Laarni was a consistent honor student from elementary to high school. When she was in Grade five, she worked at the local public market and at the family farm.

Laarni also joined the PWU Church chorale, the Ambassadors of Light, and the Malate Church Chorale. When she became part of the Coro de San Sebastian, she got the opportunity to sing together with said choral group with the Philippine Madrigal Singers in a Madrigal et al. concert.

In-Academy Performances

Official Performances In Your Eyes - George Benson Original Singer As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand Fighter - Christina Aguilera Kung Ako Na Lang Sana — Bituin Escalante, with Iñaki Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire, with Apple & Miguel Too Much Heaven - The Bee Gees, with Apple & Miguel ‘Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin — April Boy Regino Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen On The Wings of Love / Back at One - Jeffrey Osborne/ Brian McKnight, counterpoint with Bugoy The Prayer - Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion, with Jed Madela I Am Blessed - Eternal Waray Waray - Eartha Kitt, Mabuhay Singers Manalig Ka - Laarni Losala Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire Face-Off Performances And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Jennifer Holliday, with Poy ASAP Performances Hiram - Zsazsa Padilla, with Zsazsa Padilla Starting Over Again - Natalie Cole, with Sheryn Regis

Career Laarni's Grand Star Dreamer title has earned her a place in the stable of talents of ABS-CBN. Laarni Lozada is the Philippines' Ethereal Diva, and the only Filipino artist who appeared twice in ASAP Versus segment due to high public demand, on August 5, 2018 with her contender, Suklay Diva, Katrina Velarde. She has made appearances in many programs, especially in Boy & Kris where she has guested four times already in a span of three weeks. Other guestings include game shows like The Singing Bee, Wowowee and Pilipinas, Game KNB?; and talk shows like Umagang Kay Ganda, The Buzz, Entertainment Live, and even Sharon. She has also guested in the Little Grand Dream Night of Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers.

Her first single, Manalig Ka, was written by Ryan Cayabyab. It is included in the Top 10 scholar's album, namely Scholar's Sing Cayabyab. The album Scholar's Sing Cayabyab has been certified with a gold award.

On September 30, 2008, Laarni signed her very first recording contract with ABS-CBN and Star Music. With all new compositions, she is set to release an album in the near future.

She released her self-titled debut album Laarni Lozada, spawning the hit single Kung Iniibig Ka Niya which was penned by one of the most prolific hit makers in the Philippines Vehnee Saturno. The song Kung Iniibig Ka Niya is the theme song of the latest ABS-CBN soap opera entitled Kambal sa Uma. Her second single, a revival of the hit song Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita which was originally sung by Roselle Nava is the theme song the ABS-CBN Precious Hearts Romances series entitled Alyna.

She was also handpicked by Gary Valenciano to sing a duet of his hit song "Narito" at his anniversary concert Gary at 25 at the Araneta Coliseum and later on joined Gary Valenciano with Rachelle Ann Go and Karylle for his hit song Each Passing Night. The concert is set to be released as a DVD.

Laarni Lozada is currently under Backroom Inc., the talent management and booking office of Mr. Boy Abunda.

Laarni is currently preparing to take part in the Star Magic World Tour, which would bring her the US, Canada and Dubai together with the biggest stars of ABS-CBN's talent arm, Star Magic.

Laarni is the endorser of Belo, Black Beauty Shampoo and Dibuho Clothing Apparel.

Laarni can be seen as a semi-regular artist on ASAP.

Voice Laarni's voice is classified as a dramatic soprano verging on coloratura. She can effortlessly shift from classical/opera music to power ballads. Laarni is also known for her versatility when it comes to her mastery of different genres. Laarni can sing operatic arias, jazz, standards, bossa nova, rock songs, pop/dance songs, R&B songs, kundiman and power ballads.

Television Year Title Role 2002 Sing Galing! as contestant 2008 Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 2 as herself 2008 ASAP '08 as herself 2009 ASAP '09 as herself 2009 Showtime as herself 2010 ASAP XV as herself 2018 Eumee vs. Laarni Laarni vs. Katrina

Discography Studio albums

Date of releaseTitleAlbum Sales Award2008 Star MusicLaarni Lozada Gold

Other albums Date of releaseTitleAlbum Sales Award 2008 Star MusicDream MusicScholars Sing CayabyabGold

Singles Year Title 2008 "Manalig Ka" 2008 "Kung Iniibig Ka Niya" 2009 "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita"

Awards and nominations