HOLIDAY'S TRADITION

holidays are important. in every minutes of our lives we can call it holidays when we know to treasure it and give it importance. our life is a journey that we can treasure it. but today holidays is more important because we celebrate the importance of Christ in our life. a life that gift by God that unconditional and a blessing. today we have different plans and decision were going to go in beaches and everywhere just to make them happy that holiday.
                                    for me i prefer to stay at home to go to church and spend time to my family., when we say holidays we are all free. we should be mindful that God was the center of that holiday . we should be thankful in every second because god continuing  give us life to continue our journey in life  bv our family friends and relati8ves and to share more special moments together                                           

BAMBOO'S BIOGRAPHY

ABOUT
Filipino singer best known as the frontman for the bands Rivermaya and Bamboo. In 2013, he became a coach and judge on the reality singing competition "The Voice of the Philippines."

BEFORE FAME
He was born in San Francisco and got his start in a band called Xaga.

TRIVIA
He won the award for Vocalist of the Year at the 13th NU Rock Awards in 2005.

FAMILY LIFE
He was born Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac. He married Cecil Mañalac.

ASSOCIATED WITH
He and Sarah Geronimo both served as coaches on "The Voice of the Philippines

 TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT COACH BAMBOO

Here are the Top 10 facts about him.

10. Francisco Gaudencio Lupe Belardo Mañalac aka BAMBOO, is a very private person

He will dry up if a question is thrown about his personal life unless it is somehow related to his music and style. But as much as possible he wants to keep his life private. In an interview, he says that “I try my best to keep my privacy. I’ve always defined that line, which is very important for me since Day One. I know what to include and what to say. Work is work and family is family.”

9. Being a musician is not his priority

In the midst of the issue of Bamboo leaving Rivermaya, the manager Lizza Nakpil clarifies things about the decision made by Bamboo that being a musician isn’t really his priority. She pointed out that it’s not the band who insisted Bamboo to leave but he himself. This statement weighed more when she said in an interview that music has never been as important to Bamboo as it is to his other band mates. This is why leaving the band is easy for him.

8. Is a very family oriented person

When he thought that it’s time to walk away and move on he left the band and decided to stay in the United States where he grew up. His manager said “His dad is getting old, his sister is growing up without his spending time with her, his lola and lolo are there – in short he misses them.”

“I love my music, it’s my job, it’s what I do. But then, I don’t want to sacrifice my family, my friends, my home.” Bamboo said in an interview.

 7. Is shockingly ordinary

 It so happens that Rivermaya became a hit band during his time. But when he left the band and lived in States again, he had odd jobs from selling shoes to being a bus boy. Far away from the glitz and glamour of the life of a Rock Star. “I wanted to better myself as a person first, and as a musician second,” said Bamboo.

Bamboo is an endorser of Penshoppe and Jag, which means he has no shortage in clothes. But like anybody else there are still clothes that he considers keeping, even if he’d had them for years. “I’ve been wearing my favorites for the past years,” the singer-songwriter-voice coach says. “I have these Michael Jordan shirts. I have five other shirts I still wear and a plain black shirt I wear once a month.”

6. Despite the rumors, isn’t a brother of Dawn Zulueta

There was a persistent rumor on twitter that Bamboo and Ms. Dawn Zulueta are siblings. This issue was denied by Ms. Dawn Zulueta. In her tweet, she pointed out that she and Bamboo are not related at all though; she had a high respect on him. She also asked Bamboo to release his own statement about the issue.

For the record, Bamboo has a sister in entertainment world. She is Lia Mañalac-Del Castillo-a GMA- Network reporter.

5. Is married

 He is married to his wife Cecil Mañalac. He has 2 kids, Isabelle and Lucius Mañalac.

4. Is well-educated

Film Director Chito Roño influenced Bamboo a lot. Music is not the only thing that Bamboo dreams to do but also filming. When he left his singing career for a while, he focused on his studies. “I went back to school, in San Francisco and L.A., and I took up English, Philosophy and Film which was my major.” He said.

3. Practices clean living

Some rock stars do drugs to maintain certain style and image but not Bamboo. His style is the actual opposite of metal accessories, dark colors and tattoos. He is more of a clean living type of a person. Some people thought that he smokes, does drugs, and drinks. But all of this is just not him.

He only drinks pepsi and colt 45.

He wants to influence the youth to do stuff with a clear head.

2. Is into Sports

He has a slim and fit body even if he has a hectic schedule. No, going to gym is not his secret but proper diet and sports. He plays football and soccer to be precise.

1. The moniker “Bamboo” came from his mom

Bamboo bends lower and lower as it grows. The idea of naming him after the bamboo plant was all from her mom.  “Maybe because she knew that the bamboo’s flexibility is actually its strength.” He said.

Truly, Bamboo is a maestro not just in music but also in life. He teaches us to value our family, interest and health. He may be misinterpreted because of his chosen career but it turn out to be greatest cornerstone of who and what Bamboo is right now – a  well-known singer, song writer and also a role model to youth of this generation. Indeed, choosing Bamboo to coach the future little singers of the country is not a mistake but an upright decision.

 WELCOME POST

this blog is all about the life of my idol Francisco Gaudencio Lupe Berlardo Manalac but he was known as coach bamboo in the voice of Philippines. in this blog all you can read is about the fact of bamboo. why he choose rock song and even he's family background and he's own family also. it is fun to read this blog because some of the fact about bamboo is really hard to believe or you can say its unbelievable. i don't need to encourage you more because when we say the life of coach bamboo is really excitement and so fun to know his background and its to fun to be his idol even though your so far away from him . in having a idol its not how important how your idol is famous but he/she inspire you  a lot.

its so fun to be a fan of FRANCISCO GAUDENCIO LUPE BERLARDO 'BAMBOO' MANALAC