Roselle Nava
Multi-platinum Filipino singer and former ABS-CBN songbird.
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Roselle Paulino Nava-Tan (born March 28, 1976) is a Filipino singer, film and television actress, and former politician. She is a multi-platinum female singer in the Philippines and was one of the most in-demand divas of the 1990s. Known as the "Philippines' Sentimental Diva" and the "former supreme songbird of ABS-CBN," she was also dubbed the "90s Philippine Pop Queen." Her career began on ABS-CBN's youth-oriented show Ang TV (1992–1997) alongside Jolina Magdangal, Claudine Barretto, and Antoinette Taus. She was a regular host and performer on ASAP, the Philippines' longest-running variety show, from 1995 to 2004 and again since 2015.
Showbiz career
From 1994 to 1995, Roselle Nava was named Best Female Singer of the Year at the Awit Awards for her song "You." Her first signature hit, "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita," hit number one on Philippine radio charts and stayed there for eight months from 1994 to 1995, becoming a heartbreak anthem for many listeners. In 1997, the carrier single "Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita" from her third album Roselle: On Higher Ground became an immediate commercial success, spawning a film of the same name and boosting album sales.
That song has been covered four times: by Rachelle Ann Go for the Gulong Ng Palad soundtrack in 2006; by Zsa Zsa Padilla for the afternoon soap theme Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? in 2010; by Vice Ganda for the primetime series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala in 2013; and by Jonalyn Viray for the teleserye Asintado in 2018. In 2000, she revived Barry Manilow's "Somewhere Down The Road" for the film Minsan Minahal Kita, which was included in the original motion picture soundtrack.
Her 2002 comeback platinum hit with Star Records was "Huwag Ka Nang Magbabalik" for the films Ngayong Nandito Ka and Jologs. That same year, Nava was chosen to interpret "Free," composed by Gino Torres; Carol Banawa had recorded the demo, but the composer picked Roselle for the final live version. The song became a finalist in ABS-CBN's JAM: Himig Handog sa Makabagong Kabataan and served as the theme for the network's summer station ID. Her last album with Star Records, All About Love, achieved platinum status but was never awarded to her.
Vocal profile
She moved to Viva Entertainment Agency, where her later albums received no awards and poor sales hurt her singing career. In 2010, "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita" was re-recorded by Laarni Lozada for the afternoon drama Alyna, and in 2017 by Kakai Bautista as her carrier single under Star Music. Roselle's voice is classified as soprano, with a style similar to Regine Velasquez's. She suffered a throat virus that affected the brilliance of her voice but recovered through healing sessions and fan support.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Roselle Nava born?
Roselle Nava was born on 28 March 1976 in Parañaque, Philippines.
Where did Roselle Nava study?
Roselle Nava studied at De La Salle University and Far Eastern University.
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- Wikipedia: Roselle Nava (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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