Thor (singer)

{{for|the Canadian heavy metal singer|Jon Mikl Thor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}} {{BLP sources|date=July 2011}} {{Philippine name|Bungabong|Dulay}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Thor Dulay | image = | image_size = | caption = | background = solo_singer | occupation = Singer, vocal coach, backing vocalist | years_active = 2001–present | associated_acts = Nina

| birth_name = Ettore Bungabong Dulay | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1980|12|2}}<ref name="Thor Voice Profile">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20130618191025/http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/artists/profile/eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3.html Thor Dulay Profile]", ''ABS-CBN'', 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013</ref> | birth_place = Panabo, Davao del Norte, Philippines | label = Evolution Music (2004) Warner Music Philippines (2004) Ivory Records (2007–2009) Star Music (2014–present) Star Magic (2014–present) | other_names = | website = }}

'''Ettore Dulay''', better known by his stage name '''Thor Dulay''' or simply as '''Thor''', is a Filipino singer-songwriter and vocal coach.

==Biography== Born in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, he was a choirboy who began singing professionally at the age of nineteen. He finished his high school at Maryknoll High School of Panabo.<ref name="Belen">Martinez-Belen, Crispina (2010) "[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/277339/three-gifted-artists-perk-up-360-nightly Three Gifted Artists Perk Up 360 Nightly]", ''Manila Bulletin'', 16 September 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2011</ref>

==Musical career== He graduated from Ateneo de Davao University before trying his luck in Manila with his band, Extreme Mix, now known as Myxtreme. He has also provided backing vocals for artists such as Luke Mejares and Jay-R.<ref name="Libarios">Libarios, Gabby (2007) "[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=29055&publicationSubCategoryId=70 Thor gets his big break]", ''The Philippine Star'', 23 November 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2011</ref>

His debut album was released in 2004 by Evolution Music, distributed by Warner Music.<ref name="Belen" />

''Duets with Thor & Mccoy '' was a regular feature on Wave 89.1 and tracks from this were collected for his second solo album ''Soul Obsessions: Duets With Thor''.<ref name="Libarios" />

He was a part of Satya Project, an R&B-Soul-Jazz band led by Marcos Sainz and Juan Galiardo.<ref name="Satya">{{cite web | url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/satyaproj | title=Shine A Light by Satya Project | publisher=CD Baby | year=2008 | access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> The band recorded their first album, ''Shine A Light'', in Spain.<ref name="Thor Voice Profile"/><ref name="Satya"/> He was able to perform as front act for David Foster at the Araneta, won an Awit Award in 2004 for Best Collaboration with Nina, and another award in 2005 for the cut Kasalanan Nga Ba?" as Best Theme Song for that year's MMFF.

As a backing vocalist, Thor worked with several musical bands for various television shows such as Gandang Gabi Vice.<ref>{{cite web|title=THOR JOINS THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES; GETS FIRST 4-CHAIR TURN|url=http://www.cornerstonetalents.net/thor-joins-the-voice-of-the-philippines-gets-first-4-chair-turn|publisher=Cornerstone Talents|date=15 June 2013}}</ref>

==Personal life== He is married to non-showbiz wife Mai Dulay, with his son, Mason.

Dulay is a graduate of Ateneo de Davao University.

===2013: ''The Voice of the Philippines''=== He auditioned for the first season of The Voice of the Philippines, which aired on ABS-CBN on Saturday, 15 June 2013. He sang "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston that had all four coaches offer him a place on their respective teams.<ref name="Thor 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/06/15/13/watch-first-4-chair-turn-voice-ph | title=Watch: First 4-chair turn on 'Voice PH' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=15 June 2013 | access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref> He ultimately picked apl.de.ap to be his coach.<ref name="Episode 1 Summary">{{cite web | url=http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/updates/details/c4ca4238a0b923820dcc509a6f75849b.html | title=TVOP Episode 1 Summary | publisher=The Voice of the Philippines | date=15 June 2013 | access-date=16 June 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619110928/http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/updates/details/c4ca4238a0b923820dcc509a6f75849b.html | archive-date=19 June 2013 }}</ref>

===Performances/results=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:80%;" |- ! scope="col"| Show ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Original artist ! scope="col"| Order ! scope="col"| Result |- ! scope="row"| Blind Audition | "I Have Nothing" "<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/06/15/13/watch-first-4-chair-turn-voice-ph | title=Watch: First 4-chair turn on 'Voice PH' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=15 June 2013 | access-date=15 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="Yahoo TVOP">{{cite web | url=http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/experienced--singers-join-%E2%80%98the-voice-of-the-philippines%E2%80%99-102752520.html | title=Experienced singers join 'The Voice of the Philippines' | publisher=Yahoo! OMG! Philippines | date=24 June 2013 | access-date=24 June 2013 | author=Karen Valeza}}</ref> | Whitney Houston | 7 | Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo Mañalac and Apl.de.Ap Dulay joined Apl.de.Ap's Team. |- ! scope="row"| Battle Rounds | "I'll Make Love to You" (against Sir Lord Lumibao)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/03/13/4-chair-turner-thor-advances-voice-ph-live-shows | title=4-chair turner Thor advances to 'Voice PH' live shows | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=3 August 2013 | access-date=4 August 2013 | author=Miguel Dumaual}}</ref> | Boyz II Men | 1 | Winner |- ! scope="row"| Week 1/Top 24 | "Narito" | Gary Valenciano | 5 | rowspan="3"|Safe |- ! scope="row"| Week 3/Top 16 | "Lately" | Stevie Wonder | 8 |- ! scope="row"| Week 5/Top 8 | "Umagang Kay Ganda" (against Janice Javier) | Basil Valdez | 4 |- ! scope="row"| Semi-final | "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" | The Sound of Music | 7 | Eliminated |}

===2014: ''Philpop 2014 and fourth studio album''=== On 26 July 2014, Thor took part as an interpreter for the song entry titled "The Only One" written by Venelyn San Pedro at the third Philippine Popular Music Festival. On 30 January 2015, he released his fourth studio album titled "Master Of Soul" under ABS-CBN's Star Music.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Delos Reyes|first1=Jhon Kenneth|title="Master Of Soul" THOR Launches Newest Album!|url=http://myxph.com/features/22542/master-of-soul-thor-launches-newest-album/|website=Myx Philippines|date=31 January 2015}}</ref> The music video for its carrier single is "Paano Ko Sasabihin" premiered on 25 January.<ref>{{cite web|title=THOR – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8AA78IxxKE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/V8AA78IxxKE |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|publisher=Cornerstone Talents YouTube Channel|date=25 January 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=THOR DULAY – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tKgNsmop0k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/1tKgNsmop0k |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|via=YouTube|publisher=ABS-CBN Star Music's Official YouTube Channel|access-date=6 February 2015|date=4 February 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

==Discography== ===Studio album=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Artist ! Album ! Tracks ! Year ! Records |- | Thor | Thor | Believe in Me Someday, Somewhere, Somehow Wonderland I'll Always Stay in Love Live Versions | 2004 | Warner Music |- | Thor | Soul Obsessions: Duets With Thor & Mccoy Ramos | OBB Intro Be My Number Two (feat. MYMP) What About Love Spend My Life With You Whenever You Call (feat. Nina) Suddenly Everytime I Close My Eyes The Girl Is Mine You Don't Know Me I'm Ready Just One Dance Home | 2007 | Ivory Records |- | Thor | The Moonwalker | Got To Be There Happy I'll Be There Ben Music And Me One Day in Your Life Human Nature Rock With You Man in the Mirror Way You Make Me Feel Blame It on the Boogie She's Out of My Life I Just Can't Stop Loving You You Are Not Alone | 2009 | Ivory Records |- | Thor | Master of Soul | I Miss You I Have Nothing I Finally Found Someone Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang Bakit Kung Sino Pa Paano Ko Sasabihin 'Di Nagpaalam Kung Talagang Wala Na Tayo Di Na Maibabalik There's No Easy Way to Break Somebody's Heart Ikaw Na Lamang Siya Paano Ko Sasabihin (Souledout Remix) | 2015 | Star Music |}

==References== {{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Thor}} Category:1980 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century Filipino male singers Category:People from Davao City Category:People from Panabo Category:The Voice of the Philippines contestants Category:Ateneo de Davao University alumni Category:Star Music artists