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Jay R

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Not to be confused with JR (disambiguation), Jay-R Siaboc, J.R. Writer, or Jay-Z.

Jay R
Born
Gaudencio Sillona III[fn 1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
  • model
Years active1997–present
Spouse
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(m. 2020)​
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Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels
Websitejayrsmusic.com

Gaudencio Sillona III,[fn 1] known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino-American[2] singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records.[3] The album was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), and included the single "Bakit Pa Ba".[4]

Personal life

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He speaks fluent Tagalog and cites Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, and Gary Valenciano as musical influences during his youth.[2]

Music career

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2003–2005: Gameface and self-titled album

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The music video for his first single, "Design for Luv", an R&B/hip-hop track, was filmed in Hollywood with Ray Brown.[5]

Gameface was re-released in 2004 with two additional songs that were later used as singles. It achieved commercial and critical success, earning Platinum certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).[6]

Following the success of his debut, Sillona released his self-titled second album, Jay R, which showcased a more intricate R&B sound. It featured a cover of Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are", including an alternate version with Irish pop singer Samantha Mumba.[7]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Role
2004 Happy Together Brent
2005 Hari ng Sablay Adonis
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom Haring Bagulbol
2007 Desperadas Vito
2008 Desperadas 2
2015 Beauty and the Bestie Himself

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2003–2010 SOP Himself 2003/2010
2004 MYX shows Celebrity VJ (March 2004, December 2005, April 2010)
Narito ang Puso Ko Recurring role
Love to Love Marvin Episode "Duet for Love"
2005 Bogart Episode "Haunted Lovehouse"
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Azulan Recurring Role
2008–2009 LaLola Pato Recurring role (2008/2009)
2009 Dear Friend Vince Gonzales Episode "The Three Bachelors"
2010 Party Pilipinas Himself 2010/2013
Take Me Out Host
Channel V Philippines shows V.I.P. Artist (May 2010)
2011 Magic Palayok Nico Recurring role
Time of My Life Michael Guest
2013 Sunday All Stars Himself 2013/2015
2015 It's Showtime Guest Hurado
2015–present ASAP Himself/Performer 1st Regular Show On ABS-CBN
2015 Your Face Sounds Familiar 1 Himself, Contestant-Performer 3rd placer
It's Showtime Himself Guest Hurado / Contestant on "Ansabe?"/ Guest Performer
2016 We Love OPM Himself/Mentor Team Hot Spots
2020 SNL Himself/Artist
ASAP Natin 'To

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2004 Aliw Awards Most Promising Male Entertainer Jay R (himself) Won[8]
Awit Awards Song of the Year "Bakit Pa Ba" Nominated[9]
Best Ballad Won[10]
Music Video of the Year Nominated[9]
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Favorite Male Video Won[11]
Favorite New Artist in a Video Nominated[12]
2005 Aliw Awards Best Male Major Concert Gameface Reload Nominated[13]
Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards Male R&B Artist of the Year Jay R (himself) Nominated[14]
R&B Video of the Year "Bakit Pa Ba" Nominated[14]
2006 Awit Awards Best Performance by a Duet "Say That You Love Me"
(Jay R and Kyla) 		Nominated[15]
Best R&B "You Make Me Sing"
(Karylle; co-produced by Jay R) 		Nominated[15]
MYX Music Awards Favorite Male Artist Jay R (himself) Nominated[16]
Favorite Collaboration "Say That You Love Me"
(Jay R and Kyla) 		Nominated[16]
Favorite Urban Video "Just the Way You Are" Nominated[16]
2007 Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards R&B Artist of the Year Jay R (himself) Nominated[17]
2008 ASAP 24K Awards Gold Record Award Soul in Love Won
Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards R&B Artist of the Year Jay R (himself) Won[18]
2009 ASAP Platinum Circle Awards Platinum Circle Award for Certifying Platinum Soul in Love Won
Awit Awards Best Performance by a Duet "Back in Time"
(Kyla and Jay R) 		Nominated[19]
PMPC Star Awards for Music R&B Album of the Year Soul in Love Nominated[20]
R&B Artist of the Year Jay R (himself) Nominated[20]
RX 93.1 OPM Song of the Year "Back in Time"
(Kyla and Jay R) 		Won[21]
Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards Best Male Soul/R&B Artist Jay R (himself) Nominated[22]
Best Remake "Tattooed on My Mind"
(with D'Sound) 		Nominated[22]
Best Collaboration "Back in Time"
(Kyla and Jay R) 		Won[23]
Male Style Icon Award Jay R (himself) Nominated[22]
2010 MYX Music Awards Favorite Song "Back in Time"
(Kyla and Jay R) 		Won
Favorite Collaboration Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Music R&B Artist of the Year Jay R (himself) Won[24]
Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards Best Male Soul/R&B Artist Nominated[25]
Male Style Icon Award Nominated[25]
2011 Awit Awards Best Collaboration "Muli"
(Jay R and Nina) 		Nominated[26]
Album of the Year Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics Nominated[26]
MYX Music Awards Favorite Remake "Himala" Nominated
2018 Wish Music Awards Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year "Kabilang Dako" Nominated[27]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Jay R is a United States citizen. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name (Aquino) as is the convention in the Philippines.

References

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  1. ^ "RnB singer Jay R ties the knot with actress/singer Mica Javier". www.msn.com. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Jay R: Still groovin' after all these years". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "Jay R releases US album". The Philippine Star. December 13, 2004.
  4. ^ "PARI Gold & Platinum Awards". Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Jay R launches debut music video". Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  6. ^ "PARI Gold and Platinum Awardees". Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  7. ^ "Jay R explores global sounds in new album". Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "Aliw Awards 2004 winners list". sarahg.com/forum Retrieved January 18, 2010
  9. ^ a b "Awit Awards 2004 nominees list[usurped]". titikpilipino.com Retrieved February 18, 2010
  10. ^ "Awit Awards 2004 winners list with Jay R grabbing the Best R&B award[usurped]". titikpilipino.com Retrieved February 18, 2010
  11. ^ "MTV Pilipinas Awards winners for Fave Male Artist category". wiki.org Retrieved January 18, 2010
  12. ^ "MTV Pilipinas Awards nominees for 2004[usurped]". titikpilipino.com Retrieved February 8, 2010
  13. ^ "Aliw Awards 2005 nominees list". garryokecruz.wordpress.com Retrieved February 18, 2010
  14. ^ a b "List of Philippine Hip-Hop Awards 2005 winners and nominees[usurped]". Titik Pilipino Retrieved September 2, 2010
  15. ^ a b "Awit Awards 2006 nominees list[usurped]". titikpilipino.com Retrieved February 18, 2010
  16. ^ a b c Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  17. ^ "Phil Hip-Hop Awards 2007 R&B Artist of the Year Award goes to Soul Siren Nina Archived April 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine". NSS.com/awards Retrieved February 18, 2010
  18. ^ "Phil Hip-Hop Awards 2008 winners list[usurped]". titikpilipino.com Retrieved February 18, 2010
  19. ^ "Awit Awards 2009 nominees list Archived January 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine". Retrieved February 18, 2010
  20. ^ a b "1st Star Awards for Music to be held at the Skydome, SM North". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 13, 2009. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
  21. ^ "RX 93.1 Year End Countdown winners". stir.phretrieved January 31, 2010
  22. ^ a b c "List of current Urban Music Awards Wave 89.1 nominees Archived 2009-11-19 at the Wayback Machine". wave891.fm Retrieved January 31, 2010
  23. ^ "Big winners of the 1st Urban Music Awards". stir.phretrieved January 31, 2010
  24. ^ William Reyes (October 11, 2010). "Sarah Geronimo, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos win top honors at the 2nd Star Awards for Music". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
  25. ^ a b "Wave 89.9 2nd Urban Music Awards". iamgab.me. Archived from the original on April 8, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
  26. ^ a b "Awit Awards 2011 current winners list Archived 2012-03-31 at the Wayback Machine" retrieved July 24, 2011.
  27. ^ "Full List: 3rd Wish 107.5 Music Awards Winners". wish1075.com. January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
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