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