{{Short description|Filipino singer (1968–2012)}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Karl Roy | image = Karl Roy - Kapatid, Live @ Rock Aid (2005).jpg | image_size = 220px | caption = Roy performing with Kapatid in 2005 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date|1968|05|25}} | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | death_date = {{Death date and age|2012|03|13|1968|05|25}} | death_place = San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines | native_name = | native_name_lang = | alias = | origin = | instrument = Vocals | genre = Pinoy rock, funk rock | occupation = Rock singer | years_active = <!-- YYYY–YYYY (or –present) --> | label = | associated_acts = P.O.T.<br/>Kapatid<br/>Advent Call | website = <!-- {{URL|www.example.com}} --> | footnotes = }}

'''Karl Roy''' (May 25, 1968&nbsp;– March 13, 2012) was a Filipino rock singer. He was the lead singer of the groups Advent Call, Kapatid and P.O.T.

==Early life== Karl Roy was the elder brother of Kevin Roy, the lead singer of the band Razorback, and the first cousin of Jose "Judd" Roy III, one of the defense lawyers of the impeachment trial of Philippine Chief Justice Renato Corona.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Judd Roy on Karl Roy: We marched to our own beat |first=RG |last=Cruz |date=March 13, 2012 |publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/03/13/12/judd-roy-karl-roy-we-marched-our-own-beat |archive-date=March 16, 2012 |access-date=March 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316063807/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/03/13/12/judd-roy-karl-roy-we-marched-our-own-beat |url-status=dead }}</ref> Roy's other siblings are Ralph, Keith, Krys and Kathryn. His aunt was Vilma Roy-Duavit, the wife of GMA Network founder and former Representative from Rizal's 1st District Gilberto Duavit Sr., which makes him cousins with GMA Network president Gilberto Duavit Jr. His late grandfather, Jose Roy, was a Senator in the Philippines.

Roy was also a member of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity.<ref>{{cite web |title=12 Facts You Did Not Know About Karl Roy |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/188038/12-facts-you-did-not-know-about-karl-roy |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |publisher=Joseph R. Atilano |access-date=January 16, 2016}}</ref>

==Music career== Roy began his career in 1990, when he replaced Reujen Lista as lead vocalist of the alternative group Advent Call; but he did not become well known to the general public until after founding another rock band, P.O.T. in 1994, especially when the group had hits with "Yugyugan Na" ("''Time to shake''"), "Panaginip", "Overload" and "Have a Piece of This". Roy was one of the most influential Filipino artists of his time.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rock star Karl Roy, one of local music’s best acts; 43 |first=Pocholo |last=Concepcion |date=March 14, 2012 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/33415/rock-star-karl-roy-one-of-local-music%E2%80%99s-best-acts-43}}</ref> "Yugyugan Na" was a cover of the song by the band The Advisors. P.O.T. ended up going on an indefinite hiatus in 2000, but later reformed in 2004. The group, however, officially disbanded in 2005. Two years prior, he formed a new group named Kapatid together with Nathan Azarcon (bass), J-Hoon Balbuena (drums), Ira Cruz (guitar) and Chico Molina (guitar). With Kapatid, he released the albums ''Kapatid'' (2003) and ''Luha'' (2006). Roy's rock image made him a crowd favorite. He was also popularly known for his eccentric behavior while performing on stage. In September 2007, shortly after returning home from the recording of a TV commercial for San Miguel's Red Horse Beer, Roy suffered a stroke, paralyzing the right side of his body. He recovered, however, and rejoined Kapatid.

==Personal life== Roy has a daughter named Ariana Nicole (born 1994), his only child with his ex-girlfriend Maria Nieves San Diego (Yvette). Roy married Dena Devries in 2000.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pinoy rock icon Karl Roy dies |date=March 13, 2012 |publisher=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/13/12/pinoy-rock-icon-karl-roy-dies}}</ref> Roy was also famous for being an avid tattoo and piercing wearer. He had a wide variety of tattoos and piercings all over his body.

==Death== Karl Roy died on March 13, 2012, reportedly due to cardiac arrest,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pinoy rock legend Karl Roy dies at 43 |first=Marj |last=Casal |date=March 13, 2012 |publisher=GMA News and Public Affairs |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/251239/lifestyle/people/pinoy-rock-legend-karl-roy-dies-at-43}}</ref> although he was diagnosed with pulmonary edema.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Karl Roy, Rock Legend Dies |first=NR |last=Ramos |date=March 13, 2012 |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/354120/karl-roy-rock-legend-dies |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315185728/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/354120/karl-roy-rock-legend-dies |archivedate=March 15, 2012 }}</ref> Prior to his death, he was rushed to the Cardinal Rufino Santos Hospital in San Juan City where he was put in ICU. He is survived by his wife Dena and daughter Ariana. Hours after his death, Roy became the top trending topic on Twitter Philippines. His remains were cremated and his wake was held at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine in New Manila, Quezon City. On March 18, his urn was transferred to his family mausoleum at the Loyola Memorial Park as the permanent resting place.

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