Kean Cipriano
| Kean Cipriano | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kean Edward Uson Cipriano |
| Born |
June 11, 1987 Pasig, Philippines |
| Origin | Philippines |
| Genres |
Alternative rock Pop rock OPM |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar , Drums |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels |
Sony Music (2006–10) Universal Records (2011–present) |
| Associated acts | Callalily, Big Band Syndicate, Nadine Lustre, Julie Anne San Jose |
Kean Edward Uson Cipriano, (born June 11, 1987) better known as Kean Cipriano is a Filipino singer, composer, actor, and musician. He is well known as the current vocalist of pop-rock band Callalily.
Early and personal life
Kean Edward Uson Cipriano was born in Pasig City, and has two younger brothers, Keno and Keano. He finished his high school education at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong. He is also a cousin of singer and dancer Mocha Uson. Cipriano attended the Conservatory of Music at the University of Santo Tomas and read business administration at the Entrepreneurs School of Asia (ESA).
In October 2015, Cipriano confirmed his relationship with actress Chynna Ortaleza on Tonight with Boy Abunda. Two months later, on New Year's Eve, the couple announced their marriage.[1][2] The couple are expecting their first child, a daughter.[3]
On March 17, 2016, his father, Edgie Cipriano died due to Tuberculosis in Pasig City.
Career
He was part of ABS-CBN's noontime show "MTB" and won opposite Trixie Cacho on the LUV IDOL segment.
In 2010, Cipriano began his acting career via the TV5 series BFGF' with Alex Gonzaga followed by a sitcom titled, Hapi Together.
In 2011, Cipriano expanded his acting career by starring in his first movie together with Eugene Domingo titled, Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank[4] where he played Rainier, a director. He also made several guest appearances in late morning series, Showtime aired over at the ABS-CBN Network, it is there that he met his close friend, Vice Ganda, the two later topbilled Praybeyt Benjamin which became the highest grossing Filipino film of all-time. In the same year he appeared in his first independent film titled, San Lazaro. He starred in his own television drama that aired on TV5 titled, P.S. I Love You with Gonzaga.[5]
In 2012, Cipriano starred in a film titled The Reunion to be released by Star Cinema together with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Xian Lim with Bangs Garcia as his leading-lady.[6]
He used to be a "freelancer" in entertainment, appearing in projects of (but without any formal association with) the three largest television networks when he first entered the showbiz. Currently, he is a talent of ABS CBN.
In 2013, Cipriano won the one-million peso briefcase in "Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal" together with Enchong Dee. On June 5, it was announced that he will take part on the second Philippine Popular Music Festival together with Banda ni Kleggy as the interpreters for the song called "Space" written by Raffy Calicdan.[7]
Discography
With Callalily
- Destination XYZ (2006)
- Fisheye (2008)
- Callalily (2009)
- Flower Power (2012)
- Greetings with Callalily (2015)
With BBS (Big Band Syndicate)
- Ctrl+Alt+Del.Restart (2011)
With Solo Album
- BBS
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Film company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank | Rainier | Star Cinema with Cinemalaya |
| Praybeyt Benjamin | Emerson Ecleo | Star Cinema with Viva Films | |
| San Lazaro | Carlo Benedicto | Watusi Productions | |
| 2012 | The Reunion | Pat | Star Cinema |
| Madaling Araw, Mahabang Gabi | Dante Nico Garcia | Panoramanila Pictures | |
| 2013 | Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? | Edgardo Salazar | Star Cinema |
| Ang Huling Henya | Dexter | Viva Films with Mutivision Pictures | |
| 2014 | Praybeyt Benjamin 2 | Emerson Ecleo | Star Cinema VIVA Films |
| English Only, Please | Rico | Quantum Films | |
| 2016 | Love is Blind | Yari | Regal Entertainment |
| Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough | Quantum Films |
Music video director
| Year | Song title | Artist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Darating" | Ney Dimaculangan, Kleggy Abaya of Banda ni Kleggy and Dello Gatmaitan | |
| 2013 | "Pansamantala" | Callalily | |
| 2014 | "Walang-Wala" | Banda ni Kleggy | |
| 2015 | "Umay" | Rye Sarmiento of 6Cyclemind/Banda ni Kleggy | |
| 2015 | "I Will Wait" | Gracenote feat. Chynna Ortaleza | |
| 2016 | "Sana Mali" | Moonstar88 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Award/Nomination/Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "LOOK: Kean Cipriano marries Chynna Ortaleza". ABS-CBNnews.com. ABS-CBN Corporation. January 1, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/2016/06/01/chynna-ortaleza-to-give-birth-to-a-baby-girl
- ↑ "Kean Cipriano, Chynna Ortaleza are expecting a baby girl". Rappler. April 4, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ↑ Ang Babae sa Septic Tank official website
- ↑ Alex Gonzaga gets surprise birthday celebration from P.S. I Love You family
- ↑ Star Cinema's The Reunion
- ↑ "Christian Bautista, Karylle and other singers to interpret Philpop 2013 entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
