{{short description|Filipino boy band}} {{mi| {{Cleanup rewrite|date=September 2024}} {{Notability|music|date=March 2025}} {{Unreliable sources|date=September 2024}} }} {{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = BoybandPH | image = BoybandPH.png | image_size = | caption = BoybandPH in 2018 (from left to right: Ford Valencia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, Joao Constancia, Tristan Ramirez) | origin = Manila, Philippines | genre = {{hlist|P-pop|teen pop|bubblegum pop|Reggaeton|Bachata}} | years_active = {{start date|2016}}–2020 | label = {{plain list| *Star Music {{small|({{start date|2016}}–2020)}} }} | associated_acts = {{plainlist| *Yeng Constantino *Jonalyn Viray *CNCO }} | past_members = {{plainlist| *<!--In Alphabetical Order-->Joao Constancia *Niel Murillo *Tristan Ramirez *Russell Reyes *Ford Valencia }} | website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104154215/http://boybandph.abs-cbn.com|title=Archived official website}} }}
'''BoybandPH''' (also known as '''BPH''') is a Filipino boy band formed on December 11 2016, after winning ABS-CBN's reality show ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', a franchise of Simon Cowell's singing competition ''La Banda''. The group consists of Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and Joao Constancia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/24972/meet-the-empinoy-boyband-superstarem-winners-and-members-of-boyband-ph|title=Meet the Pinoy Boyband Superstar winners and members of Boyband PH|website=PEP.ph|date=December 11, 2016 }}</ref>
After winning ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', BoybandPH released their debut single, "Unli", on January 1, 2017. This was followed by a second single, a cover of Depeche Mode's ""Somebody"" on February 14, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/boybandph-succeeds-spreading-unli-kilig/311142/|title=BoybandPH succeeds in spreading 'unli kilig' |website=Manilatimes.net|date=February 8, 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/asap/videos/2017/02/26/10022617-boybandph-launches-their-newest-single-somebody|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301051121/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/asap/videos/2017/02/26/10022617-boybandph-launches-their-newest-single-somebody|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 1, 2017|title=BoybandPH launches their newest single "Somebody"|website=Entertainment.abs-cbn.com|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.ph/boybandph-myx-hit-chart-song-unli-6117|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202065744/http://www.ibtimes.ph/boybandph-myx-hit-chart-song-unli-6117|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 2, 2017|title=BoybandPH Tops Myx Hit Chart With 'Unli' [VIDEO]|date=January 31, 2017|work=International Business Times Philippines|access-date=March 21, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.ph/boybandph-somebody-myx-hit-chart-video-6776|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322015904/http://www.ibtimes.ph/boybandph-somebody-myx-hit-chart-video-6776|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 22, 2017|title=BoybandPH's 'Somebody' Reigns Supreme On Latest MYX Hit Chart [VIDEO]|date=March 17, 2017|work=International Business Times Philippines|access-date=March 21, 2017|language=en}}</ref> The group launched their self-titled debut album on February 4, 2017, under Star Music.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/02/03/17/boybandph-releases-first-album|title=BoybandPH releases first album|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=March 21, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> On April 2, 2017, BoybandPH received the Gold Record Award, after their album sold over 7,500 copies in less than two months.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lionheartv.net/2017/03/boybandph-scores-gold/|title=BoybandPH's debut album reaches gold status|website=Lionheartv.net|date=March 30, 2017 |access-date=April 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.onemusic.ph/news/boybandph-receives-gold-record-award-2908|title=BoybandPH receives Gold record award|last=PH|first=One Music|website=One Music PH|language=en|access-date=April 2, 2017}}</ref>
The group is managed by and has a recording contract with Star Music. Currently inactive, the members are pursuing individual projects. Joao pursued acting<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2019 |title=Has BoybandPH disbanded? Joao clarifies rumors |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/18/19/has-boybandph-disbanded-joao-clarifies-rumors |access-date=April 18, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> while Ford released a solo single in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 29, 2021 |title=Ford Valencia of BoybandPH goes solo, releases single 'Paalam Na' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/29/21/ford-valencia-of-boybandph-releases-solo-single |access-date=April 18, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
==History== ===2016: ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'' and formation=== In 2016, ABS-CBN announced an upcoming reality show that would feature the formation of a Pinoy Boyband, based on the television reality singing competition created by Simon Cowell.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.onemusic.ph/news/the-making-of-the-pinoy-boyband-1002|title=La Banda: More Than Just A Reality Show!|last=PH|first=One Music|website=One Music PH|language=en|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref> The show held auditions in eleven different locations around the Philippines as well as online and on social media. Ford Valencia, Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, and Tristan Ramirez auditioned as solo acts, competed against other contestants, and ultimately won the competition. After winning, the members made guest appearances where they relayed their experiences during and after the competition and discussed their plans for the future, such as their debut album, singles, gigs, and tours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/13/16/watch-pinoy-boyband-winners-do-fast-talk|title=WATCH: 'Pinoy Boyband' winners do 'Fast Talk'|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=March 21, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/12/16/16/boybandph-inihahanda-na-ang-unang-album|title=BoybandPH, inihahanda na ang unang album|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=March 21, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
===2017: ''BoybandPH''=== After winning, BoybandPH released their winning song "We Made It," followed by the official single "Unli" in 2016 and "Somebody" (originally by Depeche Mode) in 2017. All three songs were included in their self-titled debut album ''BoybandPH'', which was released on February 4, 2017. They were also featured on Jona's single "Til the End of Time".{{Cn|date=October 2021}}
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Album details ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:15em;" | Certification |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | PHI<br />Hot ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | PHI<br />Top 20 |- ! scope="row" | ''BoybandPH'' | *Released: February 4, 2017 *Label: Star Music *Formats: CD, digital download | {{n/a}}{{efn-ua|name=charts|Philippine Hot 100 and Philippine Top 20 were launched on June 12, 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.ph/billboardph-philippine-charts-time/|title=The BillboardPH Philippine Charts: It's about time|last=Reyes|first=Francis|date=June 10, 2017|website=Billboard.ph|publisher=Algo-Rhythm Communications Inc.|access-date=July 20, 2017}}</ref> prior to the release of their studio album, ''BoybandPH''.}} | {{n/a}}{{efn-ua|name=charts}} | *PARI: Gold |- | colspan="5" style="font-size:8pt" | "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |}
===Singles=== ====As lead artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:3em;" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | PHI<br />Hot ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | PHI<br />Top 20 |- ! scope="row" | "We Made It" | 2016 | rowspan="3" {{n/a}}{{efn-ua|name=charts}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}}{{efn-ua|name=charts}} | rowspan="3" | ''BoybandPH'' |- ! scope="row" | "Unli" | rowspan="2" | 2017 |- ! scope="row" | "Somebody" |- | colspan="5" style="font-size:8pt" | "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |}
====As featured artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:3em;" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | PHI<br />Hot ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | PHI<br />Top 20 |- ! scope="row" | "Til the End of Time"<br />{{small|(Jona feat. BoybandPH)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.ph/jona-launches-first-album-carrier-single-ano-nga-ba-tayo/|last=Antonio|first=Psylocke|date=February 25, 2017|title=Jona Launches First Album with Carrier Single 'Ano Nga Ba Tayo?'|website=Billboard.ph|publisher=Algo-Rhythm Communications Inc.|access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> | 2017 | — | — | ''Jona'' |- | colspan="5" style="font-size:8pt" | "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |}
==Filmography== ===Television=== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Network |- | rowspan="4"|2016 |''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'' | Winners | rowspan="8"|ABS-CBN |- |''Tonight with Boy Abunda'' | rowspan="4"|Guests |- |''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' |- |''Magandang Buhay'' |- | rowspan="2"|2017 |''Umagang Kay Ganda'' |- |''It's Showtime'' | rowspan="2"|Performers |- | 2017–present |''ASAP'' |- | rowspan="3"|2017 | ''Minute to Win It'' | BoybandPH (Tristan as one of the winner) |- | ''Myx'' | Celebrity VJs | Myx |- | ''Family Feud'' | Themselves (celebrity players) | rowspan="8"|ABS-CBN |- | rowspan="4"|2018 |''I Can See Your Voice'' | Guest artists |- | ''G Diaries'' (season 2) | Featured artists |- | ''Wansapanataym: Ofishally Yours'' | Jason (Joao), Tofer (Tristan), Nigel (Niel), Froi (Ford) and Rex (Russell) |- | ''Ngayon at Kailanman'' | Dominic (Joao), Oliver's friends (Russell & Ford) |- | rowspan="2"|2021 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod'' | Petrus (Joao) |- |''He's Into Her'' | Lee Roi Gozon (Joao) |- | rowspan="2"|2023 | ''Can't Buy Me Love'' | Carlo Tan Tiu (Joao) |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award Giving-Body !Award(s) !Nominated work !Result |- | rowspan=3|2017 | Push Awards | Push Newcomer | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} |- | Rawr Awards | Favorite Group | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |- | PPOP Awards for Young Artists | Rising Pop Performing Group of the Year | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |- | rowspan=12|2018 | MYX Music Awards | Group of the Year<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/202583-winners-myx-awards-2018/|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Myx Awards 2018|website=Rappler|date=May 16, 2018 }}</ref> | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |- | MYX Music Awards | Collaboration of the Year (with Jona)<ref name="auto2"></ref> | Till The End Of Time | {{nom}} |- | MYX Music Awards | Remake of the Year<ref name="auto2"></ref> | Somebody | {{nom}} |- | MYX Music Awards | MYX VJ of the Year<ref name="auto2"></ref> | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} |- | 49th Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Recording/Performing Group<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://philnews.ph/2018/05/03/49th-box-office-entertainment-awards-list-winners/|title=49th Box-Office Entertainment Awards List Of Winners|first=Guillermo Foundation Reveals List Of Winners For 49th Box-Office Entertainment|last=Awards|date=May 3, 2018|website=Philippine News}}</ref> | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |- | MOR OPM Pinoy Music Awards | LSS Hit of the Year | Boyfriend | {{nom}} |- | MOR OPM Pinoy Music Awards | Collaboration of the Year (with Jona) | Till The End of Time | {{won}} |- | 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music | Music Video of the Year<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://philnews.ph/2018/02/26/9th-pmpc-star-awards-music-full-list-nominees-finally-released/|title=9th PMPC Star Awards For Music Full List Of Nominees Finally Released|first=9th PMPC Star Awards For Music Full List Of Nominees Finally|last=Released|date=February 26, 2018|website=Philippine News}}</ref> | Unli | {{nom}} |- | 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music | Pop Album of the Year<ref name="auto"></ref> | BoybandPH | {{nom}} |- | 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music | Dance Album of the Year<ref name="auto"></ref> | BoybandPH | {{nom}} |- | 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music | Duo/Group Artist of the Year<ref name="auto"></ref> | BoybandPH | {{nom}} |- | 31st Awit Awards | Best Collaboration (with Jona) | Till The End of Time | {{nom}} |- | rowspan=1|2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male New TV Personality | Joao Constancia on "Ngayon At Kailanman" | {{nom}} |}
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==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== * {{official website|http://boyband.ph}} * [https://archive.today/20140124145943/http://starmusic.abs-cbn.com/ Star Music]
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