Christian Bautista
Filipino singer, host, and model (born 1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981) is a Filipino singer, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star in a Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. After the contest, he signed a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines[1] and released his self-titled debut album, Christian Bautista. The multiplatinum album established his name as an OPM artist with notable songs such as "The Way You Look at Me" and "Hands to Heaven". The singer gained popularity not only in the Philippines but in other countries in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.[1] He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network.[2]
Christian Bautista | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christian Joseph Morata Bautista |
Born | (1981-10-19) October 19, 1981 (age 42) |
Origin | Imus, Philippines |
Genres | Pop, P-pop, OPM |
Occupation(s) | Singer, host, model |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Warner Music Philippines Universal Records |
Website | ChristianBautistaOnline.com |
Bautista has also collaborated with fellow Filipino singers Nina, Sitti, Rachelle Ann Go, Sarah Geronimo, Sheryn Regis, Erik Santos and Mark Bautista and once with Indonesian recording artist Bunga Citra Lestari performing "Tetaplah Di Hatiku" the Indonesian version of Please Be Careful With My Heart following his success in Indonesia. Prior to his transfer to GMA Network, he regularly appeared in ABS-CBN's variety show ASAP.
Bautista shot The Kitchen Musical with fellow Stages talent Karylle and other Asian and Filipino talents in Singapore.
After being with ABS-CBN for 10 years, Bautista transferred to GMA Network and signed a three-year exclusive contract on March 20, 2013.[3][4][5]
Bautista renewed his contract with GMA Network on July 28, 2021.[6]