# Michael Pangilinan

Michael Pangilinan is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model known for coming in second place in the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar. He is also known for being a part of the band Harana.

## Early life

Michael Pangilinan is a native of Pulilan, Bulacan, he is the second of the three children of Tony and Precy Pangilinan who were car dealers whose passion for music has been part of their hobby.

## Biography

Pangilinan first appeared on the franchise talent-search of ABS-CBN The X Factor Philippines in 2012, and was part of the Top 20 being eliminated during the "Judges House" episode. He then had many appearances on the late night show Walang Tulugan on GMA. In 2014, he got his first break in showbiz when he interpreted a Himig Handog PPop Love Songs entry by Joven Tan entitled "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" that immediately trended because it somewhat tackles the LGBT community with its theme.
He was part of the impersonating competition called Your Face Sounds Familiar in its 2nd Filipino season where he finished first runner up to winner Denise Laurel.
He also sang some of the theme songs of ABS-CBN's teleseries and Star Cinema movies. He was part of the singing group Harana together with Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Joseph Marco. He has recorded albums under Star Music, namely self titled album Michael Panglinan and then Michael. Since 2018, he has been part of the all-male vocal trio BuDaKhel along with Bugoy Drilon and Daryl Ong.
Besides singing, Pangilinan can play the guitar without taking up formal lessons because his parents are into music. His R&B vocal style was influenced by musicians including Luke Mejares and Duncan Ramos. Among his musical influences were Janno Gibbs, Jay R and Brian McKnight.

## Personal life

In 2015, it was announced that an ex-girlfriend Erin Ocampo was pregnant with his child and he pledged his support, saying that the two of them were still friends.
In 2016, it was confirmed that he is in a relationship with actress and singer Garie Concepcion, the daughter of actor Gabby Concepcion and Grace Ibuna.

## Discography
### Singles

* 2014: "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" (Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014 (Song-writing contest))
* 2015: "It Might Be You" (Everyday I Love You OST)
* 2015: "Pusong Ligaw" (Bridges of Love OST)
* 2016: "Hanggang Kailan" (Michael Official Debut Album's Carrier Single)
* 2016: "Your Love (Tuo Amore)" (Dolce Amore OST)
2020 Hanggang kailan (I Have a lover OST)

### Albums

with Harana
* 2014: Harana
Solo Albums
* 2014: Michael Pangilinan (EP)
* 2016: Michael

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2010–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Maynila: Young Love in Trouble | Rommel | Episode role | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maynila: My Heart's Keeper | Daniel | Episode role | GMA Network |
| 2012 | The X Factor Philippines | Himself | Auditionee | ABS-CBN |
| 2014–2015 | Luv U | Himself | Cameo role | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2020 | ASAP | Himself | Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Your Face Sounds Familiar 2 | Himself | Contestant | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2020; 2021 | Wowowin | Himself | Guest Performer | GMA Network |
| 2020 | All-Out Sundays | Himself | Guest Performer | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
| 2016 | Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako | Red | Viva Films |

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result |
| Aliw Awards | 2014 | Best New Artist | Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako | Won |
| Aliw Awards | 2015 | Best Actor (Musical) | Kanser @35 the Musical | Nominated |
| Aliw Awards | 2016 | Best Male Performance in a Concert | "Michael Sounds Familliar" | Won |
| Awit Awards | 2015 | Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist | Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako | Nominated |
| Awit Awards | 2017 | Best Ballad Recording | Hanggang Kailan | Nominated |
| Awit Awards | 2018 | Best Collaboration | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana (with Kaye Cal & Maya) | Nominated |
| Awit Awards | 2018 | People's Voice for Favorite Collaboration | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana (with Kaye Cal & Maya) | Nominated |
| MOR Pinoy Music Awards | 2017 | Male Artist of the Year | Michael (Album) | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2017 | New Movie Actor of the Year | Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | 2012 | Best New Male TV Personality | Walang Tulugan with Master Showman | Nominated |
| Wish 107.5 Music Awards | 2017 | Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| Wish 107.5 Music Awards | 2017 | Song of the Year | Hanggang Kailan | Nominated |
| Wish 107.5 Music Awards | 2018 | Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year | Tayo Na Lang | Won |