Paolo Valenciano

Juan Paolo Martin Pangilinan Valenciano (born October 12, 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, songwriter, television director, concert director and theater actor-director. He is the eldest son of Filipino OPM singer Gary Valenciano.

Early life and education Valenciano was born on October 12, 1984 in Manila to Gary Valenciano, an OPM singer and Angeli Pangilinan, a talent manager. Valenciano is the eldest son with two younger siblings: Kiana and Gab.

He is an alumnus of De La Salle University. Valenciano was a member of DLSU Green Media Group, known as Communication Arts Society.

Career Valenciano started his career as the lead vocalist of indie rock-band Salamin. In 2004, Salamin was formed with members composed of Paolo Valenciano as the front man and lead vocalist, Jr Enrile as vocalist, Sho Hikino as lead guitarist, Mikael Bersales on bass, Mikael Dualan on rhythm guitar and Eo Marcos on drums.

In 2005, Enrile left the band to pursue other career; and a new guitarist, Justin Alfafaea was added to the group. The band released two albums, their self-titled, debut album, "Salamin" and "Hello Anxiety". The rockband served as opening act performer for Gary Valenciano concerts, Bamboo concerts and the American rockband Switchfoot concert.

He pursued a solo career as a recording artist and released his first album, Silence/Sound under Star Records in 2014.

In 2018, Valenciano left his band and decided to work as a full time director.

He is the executive producer of Billboard Philippines team since 2023.

Personal life In 2013, Valenciano married his bestfriend Sam Godinez on February 7, 2013 in Manila Polo Club. The couple has three children.

Filmography Television

TV special Year Title Role2021"Alden's Reality"Director "Christmas with the G's"

Theater Year Title RoleRef.2004"The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe"Peter (actor) 2015"3 Stars and a Sun: Musical"Chino (actor) "Sandbox Collective: No Filter 2"alternate for Mikael Daez (actor) 2022"Joseph the Dreamer"Director

Discography Studio album as solo artist Title Album details Silence/Sound Release date: 30 September 2014 Label: Star Records Formats: CD, Digital download

Studio album as Salamin (rockband) Title Album details Salamin Release date: 2006 Label: Nugen Records Formats: CD, Digital download Hello Anxiety Release date: 2010 Label: Nugen Records Formats: CD, Digital download

Soundtrack Year Song Movie RoleRef.2010Sir, You Are Out of Line DagimCo-written

Concert As concert director Year Title Artist (s) Venue Role Ref.2011"And I love her"Jericho RosalesTeatrino PromenadeCo-director 2012"On Higher Ground"Gary ValencianoMusic MuseumCo-director 2014"Gary V: Arise 3.0"Gary Valenciano Araneta ColiseumCo-director 2015"Fly High that's so Raven"Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, BambooICA, GreenhillsDirector "Celestine concert"Toni GonzagaSM Mall of Asia ArenaDirector "From the Top"Sarah Geronimo Araneta ColiseumDirector 2016"December Avenue Live"December Avenue Teatrino, Green hillsDirector 2017"Martin @35 concert"Martin NieveraThe Theater at Soliare ResortDirector "R3.0"Regine Velasquez SM Mall of Asia ArenaDirector "Gary Valenciano: Love in Motion"Gary ValencianoShangri-la Hotel in BonifacioDirector 2018"Unstoppable"Darren EspantoKhia TheaterDirector "Biyaheng Diyes concertMitoy Yonting and the DraybersNew Performing Arts TheaterDirector "The Best Day of My Life"Zsa Zsa PadillaNew Performing ArtsDirector "OA: Ogie Alcasid 30th Anniversary"Ogie AlcasidAraneta ColiseumDirector 2019"Rico Blanco X IV Spades Live in concert"Rico Blanco & IV of SpadesMetrotent Convention CenterDirector "MaestroRy: A Tribute to Ryan Cayabyab"Ryan Cayabyab with various musicians The Theater at SoliareDirector 2020"The Sweetheart and the Balladeer"Julie Anne San Jose & Christian BautistaUrdaneta CityDirector "Alden's Reality"Alden Richards Virtual concertDirector 2021"Freedom "Regine VelasquezVirtual concertDirector "Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert"Ben&BenVirtual concert Director "Christmas with G's"Sarah Geronimo & Matteo GuidicelliVirtual concertDirector 2022"Iconic "Regine Velasquez & Sharon CunetaResorts World ManilaDirector "LUV-ANNE: The Comeback concert"Anne Curtis Resorts World Manila Director "JulieVerse: A limitless of talent (love)"Julie Anne San Jose & Rayver Cruz New Performing ArtsDirector "Huling El Bimbo: The Eraserheads Reunion concert"Eraserheads SMDC Festival GroundsDirector 2023"Sarah G X Bamboo"Bamboo & Sarah GeronimoAraneta ColiseumCo-director "Solo (concert residency)"Regine VelasquezSamsung Performing Arts Theater Director "The Way You Look at Me"Christian BautistaSamsung Performing Arts Theater Director 2024"Juan Karlos Live!"Juan Karlos LabajoSM Mall of Asia ArenaDirector "Sa Ilalim ng mga Bituin"December Avenue SM Mall of Asia ArenaDirector 2025"Simula at Wakas World Tour"SB19Philippine ArenaDirector "Stardust"Cup of JoeAraneta ColiseumDirector 2026"Get, Get, Aw!: The SexBomb Concert"SexBomb GirlsSM Mall of Asia ArenaCo-director "SANDALI: The Cup of Joe Fest"Cup of JoePhilippine Sports StadiumDirector

Guest appearance Year Title Artist (s) Venue Role Ref.2006"Faces of Love 2"Gary Valenciano & Zsa Zsa PadillaNBC TentGuest performer