Angelo Troy Rivera
| Angelo Troy Rivera | |
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| Born | 18 April 2001 Pasay City, Philippines |
| Other names | Gelo |
| 🏫 Education | Grade 12 (on-going)[1] |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2018–present |
| Agent | Star Hunt (2018–2020) Star Magic (2020–present) |
Angelo Troy Rivera (born April 18, 2001), known professionally as Gelo Rivera is a Filipino rapper, singer-songwriter and the leader[2] of the Filipino boy group BGYO.[3] Rivera has co-written several tracks released by BGYO: "The Light" (2021),[4] "Runnin'" (2021)[upper-alpha 1][5] and "The Baddest" (2021).[6] As a BGYO member, he aims to inspire the young generation through their music.[7]
Prior to his music career, Rivera was a part of the Philippines Hip-hop dance crew named "A-Team", competing locally and internationally.[8]
Early life
Angelo Troy Rivera was born on the 18th of April 2001, in Pasay City, Philippines.[8] He grew up listening to Ne-Yo, Usher and Chris Brown.[9] Apart from his studies, Rivera's one and only passion on the side was dancing as he would go to dance trainings like hip-hop dancing and dance sport, eventually he became part of the "A-Team".[10] Initially, he thought that Star Hunt Academy was just a dancing gig but he accepted the opportunity upon learning the whole concept of the project and to expand his world from just dancing.[11]
Career
2018–Present: Star Hunt Academy and debut with BGYO
Rivera was about to fly to Arizona in the United States for the hip hop dance competition[12] when he received a call and scouted to audition in the Star Hunt Academy program by one of the SHA coaches in 2018 alongside with JL Toreliza,[13] eventually he became part of the "SHA Boys".[14] He and his four co-members were trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy;[15] vocal coach Kitchy Molina; and dance coach Mickey Perz.[16] In an interview with Koukyouzen, Rivera shared that he actually discovered his rap skills inside the camp.[14] They were officially announced in the pre-show of PBB Otso Big Night as Star Hunt trainees on 3 August 2019[17] and debuted as a member of BGYO on 29 January 2021.[18]
Artistry
Rivera have cited BTS, Exo, GOT7, Wanna One, Seventeen, NCT, Twice, WayV, Stray Kids, TXT, Treasure, and Big Bang as musical inspirations.[19][14] In an interview with Myx Global,[20] Rivera have also cited Jabbawockeez as an influence.[21]
Impact and influence
Being the oldest member of BGYO, Rivera was addressed as the group's "Kuya" (big brother in English). Anna Fregillana of Parcinq magazine expressed in an article saying "I am a year older than him [Gelo], but he exudes the vibes of a Kuya I never really had".[2] Aside from his natural stage charisma, Rivera was also highly praised by his visuals, with Lionheartv.net calling Rivera as a "visual wonder".[3]
Personal life
Rivera believes in the saying, "There is beauty in chaos". His interest in music pinched into R&B but evolved until he discovered K-pop and idolizes Taeyong of NCT and Jungkook of BTS.[22] He aspired to do a collaboration with choreographers: Keone Madrid, Sienna Lalau, Paris Goebell and local artists: Jess Connelly, Jason Dhakal and Kiana Valenciano,[9] Gary Valenciano, KZ Tandingan and Zack Tabudlo.[2] Other than dancing as his favorite part of their training, he was also into theatre.[8] Drawing and doing artworks, cooking and sports—badminton and volleyball—were among of his hobbies and interests,[23] as evident when he became part of the Star Magic All-Star Games; for the badminton team.[24]
Discography
Production credits
All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Artist(s) | Song | Album | Lyricist | Composer | Ref. | ||
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| Credited | With | Credited | With | |||||
| 2021 | BGYO | "The Light" | The Light - Single The Light |
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| BGYO Keiko Necesario |
"Runnin'" | Runnin' - Single |
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| BGYO | "The Baddest" | The Baddest - Single The Light |
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Filmography
Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021 | ONE DREAM: The Bini - BGYO Journey | Himself | 9 episodes telecast worldwide via MYX Global's Myx TV and on-demand via iWantTFC | [28] |
Webcast
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note(s) | Ref. |
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| 2020 | SHA Trainees on Kumu Live | Himself | Kumu | 3 episodes per week | [29] |
| 2021 | ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout | iWantTFC YouTube Channel | 9 episodes | [28] | |
| 2022 | BGYO Gelo on Kumu Live | Kumu | 3 episodes per week | [29] |
Notes
- ↑ "The track was part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo."
References
- ↑ Jhon Dave Cusipag (2022-03-16). "6 things you need to know about BGYO, the 'Aces of P-pop'". Newsen. Archived from the original on 2022-07-23. Retrieved 2022-07-23 – via The Philippine Star. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Gelo on Being BGYO's Leader and BGYO's Future on Elevating P-pop on the World Stage". parcinq.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "RAWR Mag: Gelo Rivera, BGYO's Charismatic Frontman". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "P-POP GROUP BGYO DEBUTS WITH SINGLE 'THE LIGHT'". wazzup.ph. Archived from the original on 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2022-05-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "BGYO Collaborates with Keiko Necesario in Original Song Runnin'". underoneceiling.com. Archived from the original on 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ↑ For citations about "The Baddest" as co-written by Gelo.
- "BGYO Drops Sophomore Single "The Baddest"". onemusic.ph. 2021-08-20. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - "BGYO Drops Sophomore Single "The Baddest"". pageone.ph. 2021-08-23. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25. Unknown parameter
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- "BGYO Drops Sophomore Single "The Baddest"". onemusic.ph. 2021-08-20. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25. Unknown parameter
- ↑ Metro Style (2022-09-17). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 10) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2022-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "P-POP BOY BAND: Things You Didn't Know About BGYO". pinoyparazzi.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 VERONICA LOUIS GANNABAN (2022-06-27). "INSTAGRAM RAID: BGYO Gelo looks dashing in these photos". villagepipol.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2022-07-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ilagan, Elyse (2021-02-11). "MEET BGYO, P-POP'S BREAKOUT BOY GROUP". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2021-04-23. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Bea Kalaw (2021-04-04). "Hotspot: BGYO bares secret behind strong, catchy name, thanks growing fandom for support". Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2022-09-19. Retrieved 2022-09-19 – via ABS CBN. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Metro Style (2022-09-17). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 1) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2022-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Blayce Malaya (2021-12-23). "Everything You Need To Know About BGYO". whatalife.ph. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2022-06-29. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Calistina (2021-03-03). "Interview with/avec BGYO". koukyouzen.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상" [Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award]. News (in 한국어). 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2022-06-08 – via TechWorld.
- ↑ Cupin, Bea (January 10, 2021). "BINI, SHA Boys, and ABS-CBN's plans to be 'regional, global player'". Rappler. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann. "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ "BGYO BRINGS 'THE LIGHT' AS AN UPCOMING P-POP GROUP". philippinekpopconvention.com. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- ↑ Liezel dela Cruz (2021-03-15). "Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams, and trivia bits". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
- ↑ Danielle Domingo (2021-10-01). "BGYO Fan Q&A & New Song "Kulay"". myx.global. Archived from the original on 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2021-10-13. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ For citations that Gelo Rivera considers Jabbawockeez as an influence.
- Danielle Domingo (2021-10-07). "BGYO #1 on iTunes & Jabbawockeez "The Baddest" Dance Cover". myx.global. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2021-10-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - Kathleen A. Llemit (2021-10-11). "WATCH: Jabbawockeez goes viral for BGYO 'The Baddest' dance cover". philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-10-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - "WATCH: Jabbawockeez takes on BGYO's "The Baddest" in dance video". rappler.com. 2021-10-08. Archived from the original on 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-10-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - "Jabbawockeez dances to BGYO's "The Baddest"". manilastandard.net. 2021-10-09. Archived from the original on 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-10-12. Unknown parameter
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- Danielle Domingo (2021-10-07). "BGYO #1 on iTunes & Jabbawockeez "The Baddest" Dance Cover". myx.global. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2021-10-11. Unknown parameter
- ↑ Metro Style (2022-09-20). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 8) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2022-09-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Metro Style (2022-09-20). "BGYO's Gelo (Page 9) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2022-09-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Donny, "Showtime" fam lead teams for Star Magic All-Star Games; Daniel to play badminton". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. ABS-CBN Corporation. April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ↑ Nino Llanera (2021-10-06). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". myx.global. Archived from the original on 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2021-10-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Runnin' - Song Credits". Star Music. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2022-09-18 – via Tidal.
- ↑ "The Baddest - Song Credits". Star Music. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2022-09-18 – via Tidal.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 "BGYO & BINI "One Dream: The Journey" New Series Airing on Weekly on MYX, Fan Interview Coming Soon with Your Questions". myx.global. 2021-09-03. Archived from the original on 2021-09-04. Retrieved 2021-09-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 29.0 29.1 "Digital: ABS-CBN stars, P-Pop idols flock to kumu, a #kumufied Kapamilya". Adobo Magazine. March 26, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
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