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John Lloyd Toreliza

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John Lloyd Toreliza
BGYO JL, January 2023.jpg BGYO JL, January 2023.jpg
BGYO JL in January 2023
Born (2001-09-17) 17 September 2001 (age 22)
Naic, Cavite, Philippines
Other namesJL
🏫 EducationGrade 12 (on-going)[1]
💼 Occupation
  • singer
  • songwriter
📆 Years active  2018–present
AgentStar Hunt (2018–2020)
Star Magic (2020–present)

John Lloyd Toreliza (born September 17, 2001), known professionally as JL Toreliza is a Filipino singer-songwriter and a member of the Filipino boy group BGYO.[2] Toreliza has co-written BGYO's debut single: "The Light" (2021)[3] and "Runnin'" (2021).[upper-alpha 1][4]

Prior to his BGYO journey, Toreliza was a staple singing competitions contestant,[5] have performed as front act to local artists concerts in the Philippines[6] and have joined the first season of The Clash (2018).[7]

Early life[edit]

John Lloyd Toreliza was born on the 17th of September 2001 and hails in Naic, Cavite, Philippines with a younger sister.[8] Toreliza grew up encircled by music,[9] where songs of Erik Santos and Sarah Geronimo were his favorites on karaoke sessions and on singing competitions.[10] Apart from singing, he was also a volleyball varsity player in school.[11] Given that he was not a dancer in the beginning, JL's audition in Star Hunt Academy weren't as exactly as his comfort zone.[12]

Career[edit]

2018–Present: The Clash (Season 1), Star Hunt Academy and debut with BGYO[edit]

Same with Gelo Rivera, Toreliza was scouted to join the Star Hunt Academy program in 2018 and became part of "SHA Boys".[6] He and his four co-members were trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy;[13] vocal coach Kitchy Molina; and dance coach Mickey Perz.[14] In an interview with Metro Style, Toreliza shared that he learned dancing inside the camp.[15] They were officially announced in the pre-show of PBB Otso Big Night as Star Hunt trainees on 3 August 2019[16] and debuted as a member of BGYO on 29 January 2021.[17]

On 17 September 2022, Toreliza received a birthday digital billboards in Seoul, South Korea as a prize of the fan special voting for the event "September Birthday" via star voting web application Dong-A.com's "Idolpick (아이돌픽)".[18]

Artistry[edit]

Toreliza have cited Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez as musical inspirations.[19][6]

Impact and influence[edit]

Toreliza was known as the OPM guy and the "mapanakit" (

) balladeer of BGYO because of his soulful singing voice,[20] with Lionheartv.net saying Toreliza as a "vocal charmer".[21]

Personal life[edit]

His interest in music focused more on ballads with R&B, pop and upbeat music on the side.[22] He aspired to collaborate with Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, BTS; and idolizes Jungkook and V.[11] Volleyball, basketball, badminton[6] and table tennis were among of his hobbies and sports.[8] He became part of the Star Magic All-Star Games; for basketball.[23]

Discography[edit]

Production credits[edit]

All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted.

Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2021 BGYO "The Light" The Light - Single
The Light
Yes
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
No
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
[24]
BGYO
Keiko Necesario
"Runnin'" Runnin' - Single No Keiko Necesario Yes
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
  • Keiko Necesario
[25]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Network Note(s) Ref.
2018 The Clash (Season 1) Himself GMA [7]

Series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 ONE DREAM: The Bini - BGYO Journey Himself 9 episodes telecast worldwide via MYX Global's Myx TV and on-demand via iWantTFC [26]

Online shows[edit]

Year Title Role Network Note(s) Ref.
2018 ArtisTambayan Himself GMA for the 34th Episode [27]
2020 SHA Trainees on Kumu Live Kumu 3 episodes per week [28]
2021 ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout iWantTFC YouTube Channel 9 episodes [26]
2022 BGYO JL on Kumu Live Kumu 3 episodes per week [28]

Notes[edit]

  1. "The track was part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo."

References[edit]

  1. 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. "10 Celebrities who lost TV talent shows but went on to become popular and successful". dailypedia.net. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. "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)
  4. "BGYO Collaborates with Keiko Necesario in Original Song Runnin'". underoneceiling.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  5. "From The Clash to BGYO, look at what two years of training can do". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Calistina (2021-03-03). "Interview with/avec BGYO". koukyouzen.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "'The Clash' reveals Top 62 clashers". tribune.net.ph. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  8. 8.0 8.1 "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. 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)
  10. Metro Style (2022-09-17). "BGYO's JL (Page 1) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-22. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  11. 11.0 11.1 Metro Style (2022-09-17). "BGYO's JL (Page 9) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-22. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  12. Metro Style (2022-09-17). "BGYO's JL (Page 4) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-22. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  13. "뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상" [Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award]. News (in 한국어). 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2022-06-08 – via TechWorld.
  14. Cupin, Bea (January 10, 2021). "BINI, SHA Boys, and ABS-CBN's plans to be 'regional, global player'". Rappler. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  15. Metro Style (2022-09-17). "BGYO's JL (Page 5) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-22. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  16. 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.
  17. "BGYO BRINGS 'THE LIGHT' AS AN UPCOMING P-POP GROUP". philippinekpopconvention.com. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  18. 전효진 (2022-09-17). "BGYO JL, 생일 축하합니다 ('아이돌픽')" [BGYO JL, Happy Birthday ('Idol Pick')]. Newsen (in 한국어). Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2022-09-20 – via Naver. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  19. 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.
  20. 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)
  21. "RAWR Mag: The Zero-to-Hero Journey of BGYO's JL Toreliza". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  22. Metro Style (2022-09-17). "BGYO's JL (Page 3) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-22. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  23. "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.
  24. Nino Llanera (2021-10-06). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". myx.global. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2021-10-11. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  25. "Runnin' - Song Credits". Star Music. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2022-09-18 – via Tidal.
  26. 26.0 26.1 "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)
  27. "ArtisTambayan: Most embarrassing moment of JL Toreliza - Episode 34". Entertainment. August 8, 2018. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-22 – via GMA. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  28. 28.0 28.1 "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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