Roy Tugbang

Infobox musical artist |
Name = Roy Christian Tugbang

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Img_capt = Passion and Sonata Starring Roy Tugbang - Toronto July 2008
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Roy Christian Tugbang
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Born = birth date and age|1995|7|16
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Origin = Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre = Operatic Pop
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 2006 to present

Roy Christian Tugbang (born July 16, 1995 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Filipino/Canadian-born singer.

Roy Christian Tugbang is one of the Highlighted performers under Top Stars Productions (Formerly JNS Productions) in Toronto. He is a 13 year-old bass-baritone. Known well around the Toronto Filipino community for his 2006 accomplishments that include being the 2006 Filipino Idol Toronto Grand Champion, recorded the Team Italy soccer theme for the Fifa World Cup of Soccer 2006 in Germany, Semi-finalist at the Toronto Rising Star Young Talent Competition anda member of The Juan Tomas Band in Toronto. He hosted his first solo concert on July 7,2007 titled "This Is The Moment Featuring Roy Tugbang" at the Vaughan City Playhouse, with guest performers Jiva Andola, Nick Palma, Grace Rodriguez, Zena Zagala, and Michael Magali and special appearance guest Candace Santos. Most of Roy's performances are influenced by the operatic pop group Il Divo. Well known in the Toronto Philippine community, he has been given the name "Boy Wonder" because of his powerful and contemporary voice. Roy's large fan base adore his bass/baritone voice, a talent that is very rare to have at young age of 13. On June 11,2007 he joined Toronto Rising Star Talent Competition yet again, this time he went on to win the best on vocals and 1st runner up in all of Toronto. In September 2007, He recorded along with other various artists for a documentary/movie for the autistic.

On Saturday August 23rd, Roy auditioned at the Junior Jay's National Anthem Tryouts for a chance to sing at the Rogers Center in front of he Toronto Blue Jays crowd (September 20, 2008). The audition was judged by Farley Flex (Music Promoter, Canadian Idol Judge) and Brian Melo (Winner of Canadian Idol Season 5). Out of the 26 talented contestants, Roy captured the awe of the judges and was given the opportunity to perform on September 20th 2008. Brian Melo commented to Roy saying "you have a great falsetto and huge notes". Farley Flex commented to Roy saying "You sound really good and have a lot of potential; keep singing you sound really really good" [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7an3V1-8N1c Roy Tugbang @ Jr. Jays National Anthem Tryout – Preliminary Title ] ] . Roy performed "O Canada" and the "Star Spangled Banner" at Toronto's Rogers Center before the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox fans on September 20th 2008.

2007 Appearances

* Memories of Love (February 9,2007)
* Motown in March (March 3,2007)
* Candace Live in Concert (March 31,2007)
* This Is The Moment Featuring Roy Tugbang (July 7, 2007)
* (Ottawa, Canada) A Night to Remember in Ottawa (August 4, 2007)
* PIDC Mabuhay! Festival (August 18, 2007)
* (Montreal, Canada) A Tribute To Music (December 15, 2007)

2008 Appearances

* The Champions Mother's Day Show (May 2008)
* Passion and Sonata Starring Roy Tugbang & Candace Santos (July 2008)
* PIDC Mabuhay Festival "Voices of the Future" Segment performer (July 2008)
* Pinoy T.O guest appearance with Candace Santos (July 2008)
* Fiesta Filipina Toronto Concert (September 6 2008)
* Taste of Asia Food Festival (September 14 2008)
* Toronto Blue Jays Vs. Boston Red Sox: Performance of the Canadian and American National Anthems The Rogers Center (September 20 2008)

UPCOMING Appearances

* To inquire about performances with Roy Tugbang: [e-mail]

Known Facts

* Roy is known by the nickname R.C. (short for Roy Christian) by his family and closest friends.
* Roy has been singing for 10 years, he started at the early age of 3.

See also

*Josh Groban
*Il Divo
*Andrea Boccelli

References