Roselle Nava

Roselle Paulino Nava-Tan (born March 28, 1976) is a Filipino singer, film and television actress, and former politician. She is a multi-platinum female singer in the Philippines and one of the most in-demand divas during the '90s era. She is tagged as the "Philippines' Sentimental Diva" and the "former supreme songbird of ABS-CBN". She was formerly dubbed as the "90s Philippine Pop Queen". She started her career as a part of ABS-CBN's defunct youth-oriented show Ang TV (1992–1997) together with Jolina Magdangal, Claudine Barretto, Antoinette Taus, etc. She was also a regular host and performer of ASAP, the Philippines longest variety show, from 1995 to 2004 and since 2015.

She is the singer behind the hits like "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita", "Maniniwala Ba Ako", "Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita", "Laging Ikaw Parin", "Ikaw Pala", "Mahal Mo Ba'y Di Na Ako" and "Huwag Ka Nang Babalik".

Showbiz career From 1994 to 1995, she was hailed as the Best Female Singer of the Year for the song You by Awit Awards. In 1994, her very first signature hit, "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita", became the number one charted song in the Philippines and stayed in the radio charts for 8 months from 1994 to 1995. It became the theme song of many Filipinos who went through heart breaks and got lost in love.

In 1997, however her commercialized success of Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita, her carrier single from her 3rd album (Roselle: On Higher Ground), emerged immediate success and even spanned a film with the same name and even in album registry.

To date, Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita was also covered four times by different artists: Rachelle Ann Go for The Gulong Ng Palad (2006) Soundtrack and Zsa Zsa Padilla's rendition for the Afternoon Soap theme Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? in 2010, in 2013 by Vice Ganda for the soundtrack of the Primetime series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, and in 2018, Jonalyn Viray (aka Jona), for the teleserye Asintado.

In 2000, she revived the Barry Manilow song "Somewhere Down The Road" for the Blockbuster Film "Minsan Minahal Kita" which also was included in the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack; and in 2002, her comeback platinum hit with Star Records "Huwag Ka Nang Magbabalik for the film Ngayong Nandito Ka and Jologs.

In 2002, Nava was chosen as the interpreter for the song, Free, composed by Gino Torres. The demo version was recorded by Carol Banawa. But the composer chose Roselle to do the final and live version. It became as one of the finalists of ABS-CBN's JAM: Himig Handog sa Makabagong Kabataan. It also became the theme song of ABS-CBN's summer station ID in the same year.

Her last album with Star Records (ABS-CBN's recording outfit) All About Love achieved the Platinum Status but was never awarded to her. She moved to Viva Entertainment Agency and signed up for several projects. VIVA did not commercialise her artistry as her recent albums got no awards. The poor sales performance of her albums affected her singing career.

In 2010, Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita was also re-recorded by Laarni Lozada for the Afternoon Drama "Alyna"; and Kakai Bautista, Philippines' Dental Diva, as her carrier single for her debut album under Star Music in 2017.

Vocal profile Roselle's voice can be classified as soprano as her style is very similar with Regine Velasquez's singing prowess. She suffered from a throat virus which affected the brilliance of her voice. She was able to cope through healing sessions and support from her fans.

Recent trends In 2009, she was part of the talked-about successful concert entitled "Divas of the 90s", produced by VIVA Entertainment Company. Her co-performers were Geneva Cruz, Jessa Zaragoza, and Rachel Alejandro.

On February 13, 2016, she also had a successful concert with other OPM icons entitled LOVE THROWBACK held in PICC (Philippine International Convention Center).

On February 4, 2018, Nava was given a tribute by ASAP as one of the OPM gems in the country. She sang her signature hits with ABS-CBN's homegrown talents. The tribute showed how she started as a prime diva of ABS-CBN and what's her life now. Roselle was awarded a plaque of recognition with her contribution to OPM.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1995 Hataw Na Liezl Hernandez Mangarap Ka Trishia 2002 I Think I'm In Love Marya 2011 Babang Luksa Cathy

Television Year Title Role 1992–1993 Ang TV 1995–2003; 2010; 2015–present ASAP 1996 Oki Doki Doc Honey 1997 Bayani Atang de la Rama 2000–2001 Tabing Ilog Kelly 2002 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Herself/Cameo role 2003–2004 Masayang Tanghali Bayan 2012 Sarah G. Live 2014 The Singing Bee 2018 I Can See Your Voice 2020 Masked Singer Pilipinas 2023 Wish Ko Lang: Utang ni Ex 2026 Born to Shine Monica Pascual

Discography

Roselle Label: Ivory Records Corporation Release date: 1994 Certification: PARI: Platinum (40,000 copies sold)

Track listing You — Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist Awit Awards (1995) Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita — Movie soundtrack Mangarap Ka (1995) Is It My Imagination Iba Tayo Ngayon Sana (Ako'y Nasa Langit Na) Wag Mo Na Lang Pansinin Got To Be There Sana'y Di Magtagal Pag-ibig Na Sana (duet with Tony Lambino)

Say It Again (1995) Label: Ivory Records Corporation Release date: 1995 Certification: PARI: Platinum (40,000 copies sold)

Track listing Waiting For You Say It Again Habang Narito Ako Woncha Dance With Me How Many Ways Nasaan Ka Na? Higit Pa Sa Isang Kaibigan How Can I? Maniniwala Ba Ako? Say That You Love Me — Movie soundtrack Hataw Na (1995)

On Higher Ground Label: Star Recording, Inc. Release date: 1997 Certification: PARI: Double Platinum (80,000 copies sold)

Track listing Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita — Movie soundtrack Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita (1998) He's Somehow Been (A Part Of Me) Laging Ikaw Pa Rin Para Sa 'Yo Do You Love Me? Please Stay Ikaw Pala I Should Have Never Cried Upang Muli Ay Magmahal Is It A Dream You Are (For Daddy) Nothing's Gonna Make Me (Change) Mula Sa Puso (Movie Theme)

Simply Roselle Label: Star Recording, Inc. Release date: 1999 Certification: PARI: Gold (20,000 copies sold)

Track listing Mahal Mo Ba'y Di Na Ako Miles Away Tanging Mamahali'y Ikaw Lost In You Bihag Ng Pag-ibig Dahan-dahan Sana Man Lang Upper Floor Kahit 'Sang Sandali Magbakakasakali Ngayon Get Out Nag-iisang Dahilan

All About Love Label: Star Recording, Inc. Release date: 2002 Certification: PARI: Platinum (40,000 copies sold - Never awarded to Roselle)

Track listing Huwag Ka Nang Magbabalik Akalain Ko Ba Dahil Ako'y Mahal Mo Na Naiiyak Muli Kung Alam Ko Lang Open Say Goodbye Bakit Ba Love Me Tonight Kung Magmamahal My Love Minamahal, Sinasamba

Bare (2004) Label: Viva Records Corporation Release date: 2004

Track listing Bakit Lumisan Ka? Makakaya Ko Ba? I Really Miss You Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang Araw-araw A Prayer Away Someone Help Me Let Go Dahil Kaya Mahal Pa Rin Kita Can't Go On Kulang Pa Ba (Ang Nadarama) Free From You If You Remember Me

Forever Love Songs (2009) Label: Viva Records Corporation Release date: 2009

Track listing No More Rhyme Lost In Space I Love You All The Way Heaven Knows Fixing A Broken Heart What's Forever For What Might Have Been Miss You Like Crazy Looking Through Your Eyes As I Lay Me Down Where Do Broken Hearts Go What I Did For Love

Compilation appearances Year Album Song(s) Label(s) 1998 Sa Araw ng Pasko "Noo'y Pasko Rin" Star Records 1998 Starstruck album “Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita” 1998 2000 Starstruck 3 “Mahal Mo Ba’y Di Na Ako?”