- 3rd Avenue
Infobox musical artist
Name = 3RD AVENUE
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Background = group_or_bandOrigin =
Manila ,Philippines
Instrument = Various
Genre = OPM
Years_active = 2000–2006 (as an acoustic group); 2007–present (as full-band/ recording artist)
Label =Barnyard Music Philippines / Universal Records Philippines
Associated_acts =Passage (band)
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Current_members =Paolo Ledesma
Teena Lim
Marlon Barnuevo
Beng Gatmaitan
RV Amaranto
Lester Cerda3RD AVENUE is a Filipino band composed of Paolo Ledesma (lead vocals), Teena Lim (lead vocals), Marlon Barnuevo (keyboards), Beng Gatmaitan (drums), RV Amaranto (bass guitar) and Lester Cerda (Saxophone and Flute). They are currently being managed by Mr. Henry Onglatco of Real Talent Entertainment Co. Inc., former manager of Passage Band.
Prior to recording their first solo album in 2007, they were performing in bars in Manila with their acoustic setup (with Paolo, Teena, Marlon and Beng as original members.) They won second place in the 2004 Nescafé De-wired 2 Acoustic Band Competition and Song-Writing Contest. With the addition of their newest members (RV and Lester) they have completed their current line-up.
Regarded as one of Manila's most sought-after performers in the wedding industry, the group has also become visible in the live band circuit, and can be seen performing in Manila's prime venues such as
Hard Rock Cafe , Chef & Brewer, and Strumms to name a few.Discography
Albums
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Type = compilation
Name =Nescafe De-Wired 2
Released = 2004
Label = Vicor Music Philippines
Producer = Vicor Music Philippines
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** "Love Answers All"
** "Seasons Of Love"
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Type = studio
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Released = 2007
Label = Universal Records
Producer = Barnyard Music / RTI Music
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Singles = "Aking Hiling" and Why Can't It Be"
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*# "Aking Hiling"
*# "Why Can’t It Be"
*# "No Such Thing"
*# "Hangga’t Tayo’y Magkasama"
*# "Before It’s Too Late"
*# "Iwas Lang"
*# "In Time"
*# "O, Kay Sarap"
*# "I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye"
*# "What Would You Do?"
*# "Paano Na Ang Puso?"
**Bonus Track: "Aking Hiling (Acoustic)"
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Released = 2007
Label = RTI Music Publishing
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*# "The Christmas Song"
*# "Winter Wonderland"
Other info = featuring 3rd Avenue, Barbie Almalbis, Rocksteddy, Dianne Elise, Jeffrey & Arnee Hidalgo, Urbanation and Luke Mejaresingles
*"Aking Hiling" from the album "In Time" (July, 2007) theme song for QTV-11's Asianovela "Sunrise" and featured in GMA 7's "
Daisy Siete " Season 16: Tabaching -ching
*"Why Can't It Be" from the album "In Time" (November, 2007) OST for GMA Films' "My Bestfriend's Girlfriend" (BFGF) also featured in GMA 7's "Maynila" (2007)
*"Hangga't Tayo'y Magkasama" from the album "In Time" (April, 2008) and featured in GMA 7's "Daisy Siete " Season 18: Prince Charming and the Seven MaidsOther Featured Songs
*"O, Kay Sarap" - GMA 7's "
Daisy Siete " Season 18: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids
*"Hangga't Tayo'y Magkasama" - GMA 7's "Dear Friend" (October 5, 2008 Episode)
*"Before It's Too Late" - GMA 7's "Maynila" (September 27, 2008 Episode)Links
*" [http://www.3rdavenue.multiply.com 3rd Avenue's Multiply Account]
*" [http://www.friendster.com/the3rdavenue 3rd Avenue's Friendster Account]
*" [http://www.mtvphil.com/artist_profile.php?id=23 MTV Philippines Online Artist of the Month]
*" [http://www.youtube.com/3rdavenue 3rd Avenue's Videos]* [http://www.himig.net 3rd avenue songs and lyrics ]
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