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Billy Crawford

Billy Crawford performing in London in November 2009
Background information
Birth name William Ledesma Crawford
Born
May 16, 1982 (age 32)
Manila, Philippines
Origin New York City, Texas, France, Manila
Genres Pop, R&B, soul, OPM
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer,
actor, businessman
Years active 1986present
Labels V2, Universal, MCA
Website www.billycrawford.org
Billy Joe Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino-American recording artist, singer-
songwriter, actor and TV host.
Crawford has lived in New York City and Paris for five years and for one year in London. He
also lived in Los Angeles in 2007. In 2008, he went to Manila to host Pinoy Dream Academy
berture. He was also the host of Miss Earth 2008. Crawford is multilingual; his first language
is Tagalog, his second is English and he is conversational in French.
He is currently a talent of ABS-CBN, a Philippine television network, and was seen in Pilipinas
Got Talent as one of the two main hosts together with Luis Manzano.
Contents
1 Early life
2 Albums
o 2.1 Billy Crawford (1999)
2.1.1 "Trackin" (2001)
o 2.2 Ride (2001)
o 2.3 Big City (2004)
o 2.4 Big City Tour Live (2005)
o 2.5 It's Time (2007)
o 2.6 Groove (2009)
o 2.7 Sky is the Limit (2013)
3 Music & TV career
4 Personal life
o 4.1 Legal issues
5 Discography
o 5.1 Albums
o 5.2 EPs
o 5.3 Singles
6 Awards
7 Filmography
8 References
9 External links
Early life
William Ledesma Crawford was born in Manila, Philippines, to a Filipina mother named
Mayette Ledesma and an American father named Jack Crawford. He has two half-brothers.
Crawford was discovered at an early age of 3 years, singing at a bowling alley that his mother
visited often. He became a series regular on an afternoon GMA Network television show called
That's Entertainment under the name Billy Joe. He attended the International Christian Academy
in the Philippines until his departure for the US when he was 11 and balanced both his
professional acting and academic repertory obligations. He acted in a few movies before he
moved to the United States where he started a music career, performing mostly in the United
Kingdom and France, as well as in Asia. His pre-career started in Dallas, Texas, USA, where he
lived and performed his singing and then moved to New York City. During this time, he legally
changed his name to Billy Crawford. He first went to Professional Children's School and then to
Professional Performing Arts School in New York City with many other famous professional
children, such as Lee Thompson Young, Mandy Moore and Nina Sky. In 1996, he danced with
Michael Jackson onstage when he was 14 years old as one of Michael's back-up dancers at the
1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
Albums
Billy Crawford (1999)
Main article: Billy Crawford (album)
He recorded his first album called Billy Crawford (which included hits such as "Urgently In
Love" and "Mary Lopez") when he was 15-years-old. It went straight into the charts in the
Philippines and Europe.
"Trackin" (2001)
Crawford was a success as a singer in France with the first single from his album Ride called
"Trackin'". In 2001, it put Crawford at the top of the French charts. "Trackin'" has sold 750,000
copies and was certified platinum; it reached a #1 position on sales charts and was #1 in the club
charts. The song also made #1 in the Netherlands, #2 in Belgium, #3 in Switzerland and #20 in
Germany. It had a great success in Germany and became #1 on the radio and club chart. His
second single "When You Think About Me", was also a huge success, and many other successes
followed.
Ride (2001)
Main article: Ride (Billy Crawford album)
By April 2002, Crawford was back on the scene with his second album, Ride. This was certified
gold in France (making 100,000 copies) within just a few weeks and gold in Switzerland. The
album went on to achieve platinum status in the French market (making 300,000 copies) and a
total of 600,000 copies has been sold to date. As for singles, following the success of the second
track, "When You Think About Me" (over 250,000 copies sold in France), Crawford returned in
September 2002 with a third single from the Ride album, "You Didn't Expect That", which went
directly into the Top 5 and was certified gold in December, having sold more than 250,000
copies in just a few weeks. After this grand success, he returned in 2003 with two versions of a
previously unreleased track: the English version of "Someone Like You" and a special Franco-
English version for France, "Me Passer de Toi", which stayed in the singles charts for some
weeks.
Big City (2004)
Main article: Big City (Billy Crawford album)

"3 Wishes" (2005)

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"Steamy Nights" (2005)

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The album Big City was produced by some of the best producers in the American music industry
such as Kovas (Ghettobeat Production), J Que (from "The Clutch"), Tricky Stewart and Laney
Stewart (RedZone Entertainment), The CornaBoyz, Pale Face, Desmond Child and Stargate. He
left his old company, V2 records, wanting to expand his career into something bigger.
Big City Tour Live (2005)
Main article: Big City Tour Live (Billy Crawford album)
Big City Tour Live is the live release DVD album from Crawford. The DVD was released in
France in 2005. It was directed by Michel Jankielewicz, produced by Yves El-Baze and
distributed by UMG (2005) (worldwide) (DVD). The budget of this album was 150,000
(estimated).
I t's Time (2007)
Main article: It's Time (Billy Crawford album)
It's Time is the fourth studio album by Billy Crawford. The album was released in year 2007 with
its first single Like That.
Groove (2009)
Main article: Groove (Billy Crawford album)
Groove is the fifth studio album by Billy Crawford. The recent CD is a re-working of classic hits
from the 70s to the 80s.
Sky is the Limit (2013)
Sky is the Limit is the first EP (and sixth release) by Billy Crawford. It features five new tracks as
well as one remix and one instrumental. It was released through the independent label Jackpot
Records.
Music & TV career
Crawford had major chart success in France and other parts of Europe, but did not repeat this
success in the United Kingdom and the United States, although his single "You Didn't Expect
That" did make the lower reaches of the UK Top 40, peaking at number 35. He also contributed
a remix of the Pokmon anime theme song for Pokmon: The First Movie. Crawford also
appeared at a popular Filipino American event called "Fiesta Filipina" in 2001 held in San
Francisco, California, and American people have become more aware of his name.
Crawford's album Big City was released in 2004 in France and Asia only. The single "Bright
Lights" was unable to break into the any Top 10 charts. The second single "Steamy Nights"
produced by KOVAS - Ghetto Beat, fared better making Top 40, and was featured on 7
compilations across Europe and was the first single in Germany. Crawford's music video for
"Steamy Nights" was shot in Los Angeles, California, and was produced with the same people
who worked on the Destiny's Child single "Lose My Breath". Actress Jenna Dewan, who was
one of the main characters in the popular 2006 film Step Up, was featured as Crawford's dance
partner.
Another song from the album, "Candy Store" was leaked from the album and received airplay on
London radio. Thought to be a duet with Ginuwine, it is featured on the Big City album. After
doing the first ever online reality show "The MSN Dance Show", his third single from the album,
"3 Wishes," was canceled by his label. Crawford felt it was time for something new and decided
not to re-sign his contract with V2 records. He is writing and producing songs for other artists.
In 2006, Crawford began recording a new album which was expected to be released in 2007. In
2006, he toured during the summer with the L5 in France and in November he was scheduled to
return to his home country to shoot a film.
In 2007, he returned to the Philippines for a new dance reality show M.O.V.E for GMA Network.
The show searched for six back-up dancers for his Araneta Coliseum concert. After the
successful concert, he returned to the United States to work on projects and fulfill several
commitments.
In 2008, upon his return to the Philippines, Crawford decided to sign with ABS-CBN as an
exclusive artist instead of returning to GMA. He became a regular on the Sunday variety show
ASAP and later hosted the 2nd season of "Pinoy Dream Academy", a reality search that involves
the skill of singing.
In 2009, Billy returned to acting via Your Song Presents with his partner and fellow singer Nikki
Gil. He also released his fifth studio album Groove in the Philippines as well as worldwide
digital services later that year. He also hosted a former talent show, Showtime.
In 2010, he also hosted Pilipinas Got Talent with his fellow co-host Luis Manzano and both of
them won as Best Talent Search Program Hosts in the recent 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV.
Since 2012, Billy has been hosting with Vhong Navarro and other It's Showtime hosts in a
weekday variety comedy show It's Showtime.
In 2013, he released his first EP, Sky is the Limit on the independent label Jackpot Records. This
was his first music released since 2009. On April 4, 2014, he renewed his contract with
Universal Records. He is set to release a new album later on the year.
[1]

Personal life
Crawford did not receive significant media attention until after the Big City Tour 2005, mostly
being mentioned in a few magazines for his break-up with Lorie (French singer and later
Dancing with the Stars 3 celebrity contestant.), and began a new relationship with Marie
Courchinoux (also known as Maryss from Paris).
Amidst his career in the international music scene, most especially in Europe, he decided to
reside in the Philippines. His stay in the Philippines for his Move TV show gave Billy friendly
connections with many other Filipino actors and singers such as Gary Valenciano, as well as
with many other famous actors and singers.
Crawford took courses in studio engineering at New York University in New York, United
States but did not receive his degree yet.
He is now in a relationship with Coleen Garcia as of July 23,2014 and they are both very happy
Legal issues
On September 2014, Crawford was involved in an incident at a Bonifacio Global City police
precinct where he allegedly flew into a drunken rage, injuring a desk officer and damaging the
precinct's glass door in the ensuing scuffle.
[2]

Crawford, who had no prior history of legal incidents, has since issued an apology to his fans and
to the officers whom he crossed paths with,
[3][4]
though mischief and assault charges have been
filed against him.
[5]

Discography
Albums
Year Album details
Peak chart positions
Certifications
BEL
[6]

FRA
[7]

GER
[8]

NL
[9]

SWI
[10]

1999
Billy Crawford
Released: June 15, 1999
Label: V2


2002
Ride
Released: July 8, 2002
Label: V2
22 7 73 53 17
FRA: Platinum
[11]

SWI: Gold
[12]

2005
Big City
Released: April 12, 2005
Label: Universal
32 12 84
PHI: Gold
[13]

2007
It's Time
Released: September 24, 2007
Label: MCA


2009
Groove
[C]

Released: May 1, 2009
Label: Universal

PHI: Gold
[14]

"" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.
EPs
Year Album details
Peak chart positions
Certifications
BEL
[6]

FRA
[7]

GER
[8]

NL
[9]

SWI
[10]

2013
Sky is the Limit
Released: May 21, 2013
Label: Jackpot Records


"" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.
Singles
Year Title
Peak chart positions
Album
AUT
[15]

BEL
[6]

FRA
[7]

GER
[16]

NL
[9]

NZ
[17]

SWE
[18]

SWI
[10]

UK
[19]

1998 "Urgently in Love" 64 90 12 28 48
Billy
Crawford
1999
"Supernatural"
"Mary Lopez" 15
2001
"When You're in Love with
Someone"
[A]


Ride 2002
"Trackin'" 55 3 5 23 1 33 5 32
"When You Think About Me"
[B]
21 14 48 16 24
"You Didn't Expect That" 13 6 82 56 23 35
2003
"Me passer de toi (Someone Like
You)"
36 11 28
2004 "Bright Lights" 2 12 46
Big City
2005 "Steamy Nights" 42
2007
"It's Time"
It's Time
"Like That"
2009
"Steal Away"
[C]

Groove
"Human Nature"
[C]

2010
"You've Got a Friend" (featuring Nikki
Gil)
[C]


"" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.
Notes
A^ Song was released in the United States in 2001, and internationally in 2003.
B^ Song was originally recorded by Filipino-American singing group One Vo1ce.
C^ Album and songs were released only in the Philippines, and therefore, did not chart.
Awards
2002: NRJ Music Awards - Best Newcomer of the Year
Billy was awarded for 2002 NRJ Music Awards for "Best Newcomer of the Year" at France.

2003: NRJ Music Awards - International Male Artist of the Year
Billy Crawford was given "International Male Artist of the Year" at the NRJ Music Awards 2003 in Cannes, France, on January 18, 2003. He
beat Robbie Williams to win the award.

2007: Eastwood Walk of Fame - Billy Crawford
On January 15, 2007 he was given a star plaque at the Eastwood Walk of Fame in Philippines and was the first inductee that year.

Nov. 25, 2007: Famas (Philippines)
March 26, 2008 : 3rd MYX Music Awards (Philippines)
November 13, 2010: 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV Philippines - Best Talent Program Host
Winner (with Luis Manzano) for Pilipinas Got Talent.
Filmography
Movies
Year Film Role Notes
1988
Sandakot na Bala

Lost Command David
Credited as Billy Joe
Crawford
1989
Pardina at ang mga Duwende Bambi
Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Chad
Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa

Everlasting Love

1990
Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka

Dine Dinero

1991 Eh Kasi Bata Daryll
2005 Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist Cheche

2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Issac Estrada

2013
Momzillas (Billy Crawford's 1st Star
Cinema Movie)
Elwood

Television
Year Title Role Notes
19861994 That's Entertainment Himself

19861992 Lovingly Yours, Helen Guesting

19891993 Coney Reyes on Camera Guesting

2004present (on-
hiatus)
ASAP Himself

2008 Pinoy Dream Academy Himself Host
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Toto Episode "Kalendaryo"

Your Song
Buboy/Brian
Flores
Episode "If Your Not
The One"
2010
Pilipinas Got Talent Himself Host
Wowowee Himself Guest co-host
Panahon Ko 'To!: Ang Game Show ng
Buhay Ko
Himself Host
2011 Pilipinas Got Talent (season 2) Himself Host
2011present It's Showtime (formerly Showtime) Himself Host
2011 Star Power Himself Judge
2012 Pilipinas Got Talent (season 3) Himself Host
2013 Pilipinas Got Talent (season 4) Himself Host
In 2007, Crawford received an offer to do a dance film called "Back Down". He was also
supposed to read for a film with Whoopi Goldberg. But these Hollywood productions were
pushed back.
[20]
Crawford's life story has also been shown on the Philippine television drama
show Maalaala Mo Kaya.
[21]

References
1. Buan-Deveza, Reyma. "Kapamilya star Billy Crawford renews contract with Universal Records". 7
April 2014. ABS-CBN Twitter Page. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
2. "Billy Crawford charged with malicious mischief, disobedience to person in authority". GMA
News Online (GMA Network). 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
3. "Billy Crawford apologizes to police officers, fans: 'It was my fault'". GMA News. GMA Network.
7 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
4. Villano, Alexa (8 September 2014). "Billy Crawford apologizes, explains arrest: 'It was my fault'".
Rappler. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
5. Mangunay, Kristine Felisse (8 September 2014). "Its Showtime host Billy Crawford arrested".
Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
6. "Belgian Ultratop Charts > Chart History". ultratop.be Retrieved 2010-0616
7. "French Charts > Chart History". lescharts.com Retrieved 2010-06-16
8. "German Longplay Charts > Chart History". musicline.de Retrieved 2010-06-17
9. "Dutch Charts > Chart History". dutchcharts.nl Retrieved 2010-06-16
10. "Swiss Music Charts > Chart History". hitparade.ch Retrieved 2010-06-16
11. "French Certifications > Certifications list". chartsinfrance.net Retrieved 2010-06-18
12. "Swiss Certifications 2002 > Certifications list". hitparade.ch Retrieved 2010-06-17
13. "Big City is Billy Crawford's first Gold album in the Philippines". pep.ph Retrieved 2010-06-18
14. "Groove album reaches Gold record in the Philippines". philstar.com Retrieved 2010-06-18
15. "Austrian Charts > Chart History". austriancharts.at Retrieved 2010-06-16
16. "German Singles Charts > Chart History". musicline.de Retrieved 2010-06-16
17. "RIANZ Charts > Chart History". charts.org.nz Retrieved 2010-06-16
18. "Swedish Charts > Chart history". swedishcharts.com Retrieved 2010-06-16
19. "UK Chart Stats > Chart History". chartstats.com Retrieved 2010-06-16
20. "A marked man". Inquirer.net. October 2, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
21. "MMK: Billy's life". ABS-CBN. December 8, 2004. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
External links
Official website [offline October 2014]
Billy Crawford at the Internet Movie Database
Billy Crawford Official Myspace
Preceded by
Utt Panichkul
Miss Earth Host
2008
Succeeded by
Marc Nelson
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ISNI: 0000 0000 5519 0287
GND: 135109566
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Marcelito Pomoy
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Marcelito Pomoy
Birth name Marcelito Pomoy
Origin Bislig, Surigao del Sur
Genres P-pop, soul, classical
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2011 - present
Labels
Star Records (2011present)
Star Magic (2011present)
Marcelito Pomoy is a Filipino singer, known for his ability to sing in both tenor and soprano.
He is the grand winner of the second season of Pilipinas Got Talent.
[1][2]

Contents
1 Music life
2 Discography
o 2.1 Studio albums
3 Filmography
o 3.1 TV series
4 References
5 External links
Music life
While Marcelito was doing poultry work, Pomoy had discovered an extraordinary talent of his:
singing in both a male tenor voice and a strikingly convincing female soprano voice. This talent
of his paved the way for him to join different contests in both the amateur and professional
leagues. He tried his luck in Talentadong Pinoy, but didn't make it. He later joined the second
season of Pilipinas Got Talent, and made the cut.
At the course of his PGT stint, he was able to fulfill his lifelong dream to reunite with his family.
Pomoy makes regular appearances on ASAP, and his first studio album, entitled Duet Yourself,
was released in 2011 under Star Records.
Discography
Studio albums
Artist Album Tracks Year Label
Marcelito
Pomoy
Duet
Yourself
The Prayer (original/minus one/instrumental)
Hanggang Ngayon (original/minus one/instrumental)
Let The Love Begin (original/minus one/instrumental)
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? (original/minus
one/instrumental)
Forever (original/minus one/instrumental)
2011
Star
Records
Filmography
TV series
TV Show TV Network Role Year
Pilipinas Got Talent (season 2) ABS-CBN contestant/grand winner 2011
ASAP ABS-CBN singer/host 2011present
Gandang Gabi, Vice! ABS-CBN guest 2011
Kris TV ABS-CBN guest 2011
References
1. "Marcelito Pomoy is PGT 2's grand winner". ABS-CBN News. 2011-06-26. Retrieved 30 January
2013.
2. "Ryan happy for Marcelito Pomoy, other former 'Talentadong Pinoy' contestants". Manila
Bulletin. July 13, 2011.
External links
Mars Pomoy on Facebook
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Marc Abaya

Guest
Iya Villania
Nikki Gil


Judges
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Freddie M. Garcia
Kris Aquino
Ai-Ai de las Alas

Guests
Vice Ganda


Winners
Jovit Baldivino
Marcelito Pomoy
Maasinhon Trio
Roel Manlangit

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