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Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino[1] singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines of Chinese descent.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Poon.
Richard Poon
Background information
Born (1973-12-08) December 8, 1973 (age 48)
Metro Manila, Philippines
GenresJazz, standards
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Spouse: Maricar Reyes
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2002–present
LabelsMCA Music (2007–2013)
Universal Records (2013–present)
Star Magic (2007–present)
Cornersont Entertainment (present)
Websitewww.richardpoon.ph

He is a former member of the band U-Turn.


Early life


Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His parents, Robert Poon (from Hong Kong) and Eva Huang (from Taiwan), are of Chinese descent. He has a sister named Eva Marie.


Personal life


Poon married Maricar Reyes on June 9, 2013 at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa.[2]


Career


As a musician, Poon has performed in various lounges and bars across Metro Manila with his four-piece band, as well as in weddings. He used to regularly perform at Eastwood Central Plaza.

As a recording artist, he is known for covering standards and classic pop songs, including Filipino songs. He has also written songs, including "Lalala" which was performed by Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual for the soundtrack of their film Paano Kita Iibigin?.

Poon cites Harry Connick, Michael Bublé and Jose Mari Chan as having influenced his singing style.[3][4]


Television


Poon is one of the regular performers at the Sunday variety show ASAP (ABS-CBN channel 2), usually in the ASAP Sessionistas segment together with Sitti, Aiza Seguerra (now Ice Seguerra), Juris Fernandez (formerly from pop band MYMP, Duncan Ramos (formerly from R&B Band South Border, Princess Velasco and Kean Cipriano (formerly from rock band Callalily now known as Lily).


Awards and nominations


YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2008Aliw AwardsBest Male Performer in Hotels, Bars and Music Lounges—Won
Awit AwardsBest Performance by a New Male Recording Artist"I’ll Take Care of You"Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (Performance Award)"I’ll Take Care of You"Nominated
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (People's Choice Award)"I’ll Take Care of You"Nominated
2009Dangal ng Bayan AwardsBest Male Entertainer and Recording Artist—Won
1st Radio Music AwardsBreakthrough Artist of the Year—Won
2010Aliw AwardsBest Male Concert Performer—Won

Discography



With U-Turn



Solo albums


Year Album details Certification
2007 I'll Take Care of You
  • Released: December 2007
  • Re-release: September 19, 2008 (Platinum Edition)[7]
  • Label: MCA
  • PARI: Platinum
2009 For You
  • Released: March 29, 2009[8]
  • Label: MCA
2010 I'll Be Seeing You
  • Released: October 2010[10]
  • Label: MCA
  • Gold
2012 The Crooner's Songbook: The Best of Richard Poon
  • Label: MCA
2013 Legends
  • Label: Universal
2014 The Crooner Sings Bacharach
  • Label: Universal

Christmas albums



Solo singles


Year Title Album
2007 "I'll Take Care of You" I'll Take Care of You
2008 "The Last Time"
"Moon River"
"Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko"
2009 "Kumot at Unan For You
"You and I"
"Kahit 'Di Mo Napapansin"
2010 "Panalangin" I'll Be Seeing You
2013 "Truly" Legends

References


  1. "Who is RP? | RP". Richardpoon.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
  2. "Details about Maricar Reyes-Richard Poon wedding". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
  3. "The swinging Mr. Poon". Myx. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  4. Allende, Julia (10 November 2011). "Jose Mari Chan and Richard Poon will mount benefit concert on December 2". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  5. "U-Turn - U-Turn", Titik Pilipino, Retrieved 2010-10-17
  6. "By Request - U-Turn", Titik Pilipino, Retrieved 2010-10-17
  7. "MCA releases Platinum Edition of Richard Poon's debut album", pep.ph, Retrieved 2010-10-17
  8. "Richard Poon releases sophomore album For You", pep.ph, Retrieved 2010-10-17
  9. "For You album reaches Gold by the PARI", pep.ph, Retrieved 2010-10-17
  10. "Richard Poon releases third album Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine", odysseylive.net, Retrieved 2010-11-06




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