# Ronnie Liang

Ronnie de Guzman Liang is a Filipino singer, actor, model, and influencer. He is also an Army Reservist and a licensed private pilot.
In 2019, he completed training at APG International Aviation Academy, and finished his ceremonial first solo flight. In 2021, he earned his Private Pilot License.
Liang recently completed his commercial pilot and instructor training at the Pilipinas Space and Aviation Academy Incorporated. In August, 2022, Liang earned his Master's degree Management, Major in National Security and Administration from the Philippine Christian University. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy in Development Administration with a Major in Security Development at Philippine Christian University.
He was a finalist of the popular reality-talent search franchise in the Philippines, Pinoy Dream Academy. He was the second runner-up next to Jay-R Siaboc and grand star dreamer Yeng Constantino. He sang the popular OPM hit "Ngiti" and was once a mainstay of ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show ASAP 08.
He also served as one of the "JukeBosses"/Judges of TV5's Sing Galing.
In 2022, Liang founded the Ronnie Liang Project Ngiti Foundation Inc. with the aim of providing assistance to people, particularly children with cleft lip and cleft palate.

## Biography

Liang is the youngest of a low-income family's seven children. Working at a fast-food restaurant and a video store while attending Holy Angel University in his birthplace of Angeles, Pampanga, he paid his way through college. He earned a BS in education with majors in physics, chemistry, and biology.
In March, 2022, Liang was promoted Philippine Army first lieutenant, having been a Philippine Army Reserve Command reservist since 2020.

## Career

Liang started working part-time as a ramp model until his manager discovered that Liang could sing and encouraged him to join singing contests. Among these was the Pinoy Pop Superstar.
Liang then joined Pinoy Dream Academy and made it past the initial screening as one of the 20 scholars to study within the academy. After a few months, Ronnie made it to the Honor's List of Six and ended up as PDA's second runner-up.
Liang now is being managed by Viva Artist Agency.

## Filmography
### Television

Television :
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dr. Maniago | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Sing Galing! | Himself / Judge | TV5 |
| 2020 | Wowowin | Himself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Ghost Adventures | | Sari-Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV |
| 2016 | Ang Kasambahay | | Sari-Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV |
| 2016 | Just Duet | Himself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2015 | From the Beautiful Country | | Sari Sari Channel / TV5 / Cignal TV |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Wowowee | Himself / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Enrique | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song: Salamat | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007–2010 | ASAP | Himself / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Pinoy Dream Academy | Himself / Second Runner-up | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Pinoy Pop Superstar | Himself / Finalist / Disqualified | GMA Network |

### Film

Movies :
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2005 | Ako Legal Wife | Drake | Regal Entertainment |
| 2014 | Esoterika Maynila | Mario | T-Rex Films |
| 2017 | Fan Girl Fan Boy | Mr. Gun | Viva Films |
| 2017 | 100 Tula Para Kay Stella | | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Petmalu | | Red Nine Entertainment |
| 2018 | Abay Babes | Brent | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Maria | | Viva Films |
| 2019 | #Jowable | | Viva Films |

## Discography
### Solo albums

| No. | Album information |
| 1 | Ronnie Liang: Ang Aking Awitin Release: April 2007 Released by: Universal Records Certification: Gold Tracks: 1. Ngiti 2. Sa 'Yo Lang 3. Ikaw 4. Gusto Kita 5. Saan Darating Ang Umaga 6. Kaibigan Mo 7. Nais Ko 8. Minsan 9. Ang Aking Awitin (feat. Nikki Gil) 10. Nag-iisang Ikaw 11. Kung Ako'y Uuwi 12. Walang Iba 13. Ngiti (Acoustic Version) 14. Ngiti (Minus One) |
| 2 | Ronnie Liang Released 2007 Released by Universal Records Ngiti Gusto Kita Ang Aking Awitin Ikaw Ayli- Pampanga version of Ngiti Ika- Pampanga version of Ikaw Ngiti instrumental |
| 3 | Ronnie Liang: May Minamahal Release: July 2013 Released by: Viva Records Tracks: 1. Akala Mo 2. May Minamahal 3. Mangarap Ka 4. Beginning Today 5. Kaputol Ng Isang Awit minus one |
| 4 | Ronnie Liang Songs of Love -Released 2014 -Released by Universal Records Liwanag Ngayon Lamang Hiling She's Always A Woman Nothing Can Stop Us Now Dance with my Father Looking Through the Eyes of Love Unchained Melody Ngiti Minus one (bonus tracks) |
| 5 | Ronnie Liang 12 -Released 2018 -Released by Viva Records Tila Ligaya Yakap Sa'yo Nalang Ako Pakisabi nalang Minus one (bonus tracks) |

### Singles

| Year | Title | Peak (Radio Stations) |
| 2007 | "Ngiti" | 1 |
| 2007 | "Gusto Kita" | 1 |
| 2008 | "Ikaw" | - |
| 2013 | "Akala Mo" | - |
| 2016 | "'Di Mo Man Sabihin" | |
| 2016 | "Pakisabi na Lang" | |
| 2016 | "Miss Kita Kung Christmas" | |
| 2017 | "Iingatan Ka" | |
| 2019 | "Ligaya" | 1 |
| 2019 | "Yakap" | 3 |
| 2019 | "Sa Paskong Darating" | |
| 2019 | "Liwanag" (Ronnie Liang/Sarah Geronimo) | |
| 2023 | "Kailangan Kong Gawin" (Ronnie Liang) |

### Music videos

* "Ngiti"
* "Gusto Kita" (original Indonesian pop song by the late Indonesian pop jazz singer Utha Likumahuwa in 1987, later translated into a Tagalog song by Gino Padilla in 1991, also covered by Angeline Quinto)
* "Ikaw"
* "Akala Mo"
* "May Minamahal" (original by Hajji Alejandro)
* "Beginning Today"
* "Oh Holy Night"
* "Liwanag"
* "Hiling"
* "Miss Kita Kung Christmas" (original by the late Susan Fuentes)
* "Looking Through the Eyes of Love"
* "Tila"
* "Ligaya"
* "Yakap"
* ”Para Sa Bayan”

## Concerts

* PDA Top 6 Dream Concert Tour: January 2007
* PDA Top 6 Dream Concert World Tour: April 2007
* US Tour: July – August 2007
* "Triple Dare Music" – September 27 at the Music Museum
* LoveXRomance – November 8, 2019 at the Music Museum | Special Guests: Sarah Geronimo, Ella Cruz and Janine Teñoso
* LoveXRomance-Dinner for a Cause - February 11, 2023 at Solano Hotel in Lipa, Batangas | Special Guests: Queenay, Carmela Lorzano and Janette Mamino

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2007 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Performance on a Music Video of the Year | "Gusto Kita" | Won |
| 2007 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Song of the Year | "Ngiti" | Won |
| 2007 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | ASAP '07 | Won |
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Duet | "Ang Aking Awitin" with Nikki Gil | Nominated |
| 2016 | Gawad Pasado | Best Actor | Esoterika Manila | Won |
| 2019 | PMPC Star Awards for Music | Male Recording Artist of the Year | "Ligaya" | Nominated |
| 2022 | Gold Record Award | 1st Debut Album | "Ang Aking Awitin(My Songs)" | April 2008 |
| 2022 | Gold Record award | 2nd album | MAY MINAMAHAL (Loving Someone) | under viva records (November 2013) |
| 2022 | Military Service Awards | Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM), Military Merit Medal (2x), Military Commendation Medal, Disaster Achievement Relief & Rehabilitation, Operation (DRO) Ribbon and Presidential Unit Citation Badge | | |
| 2022 | Asia's Pinnacle Awards | Asia's Most Phenomenal& Influential Singinging Icon of All Time | | |
| 2023 | Gawad Filipino | Hero of the Year 2023 | | |
| 2023 | Asia's Modern Hero | Heroes Remarkable Star Icon & Singer of All Time | | |
* Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM) • Military Merit Medal (2x) • Military Commendation Medal • Disaster Achievement Relief & Rehabilitation • Operation (DRO) Ribbon. • Presidential Unit Citation Badge • Hero of the Year 2023- Gawad Filipino • Heroes Remarkable Star Icon & Singer of All Time-Asia's Modern Hero 2023 • Asia's Most Phenomenal and Influential Singing Icon of All Time - Asia's Pinnacle Awards 2022 • Asia's Influential and Renowned Model and Singer for Entertainment Industry (Asia's Influential Leader Awards 2024)