Jay R

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jay R
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Date Of Birth	Feb 1, 1981(1981-02-01)
Age	43
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jay R Biography

Jay R is one of the most popular and richest Singer-Songwriter who was born on February 1, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Jay R was born on February 1, 1981, in U.P. Campus, and raised in Daan Tubo. His father, Gaudencio Sillona II, is a pianist, and his mother, Amparo Aquino Sillona, is a singer. He is a grandson of the late Gaudencio Sillona. He is the youngest of four siblings. On his father’s side, he has five brothers, saying “Before my parents got together, my father was married to somebody else.” As of 2004 he was managed by his aunt, choreographer Geleen Eugenio. He speaks fluent Tagalog. Among his musical influences as a young man were Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and Gary Valenciano.

After the success of his debut album, Sillona focused on doing a more complex R&B sound. He covered the Billy Joel original “Just the Way You Are” in a whole different arrangement. In addition, he recorded an alternate version of the song, featuring Irish pop singer, Samantha Mumba. Alongside the single, his self-titled album was released. Among the album’s collaborators are rappers Young Clipp, Jdimes, and Sillona’s best friends, Jimmy Muna and Kris Lawrence. “Ngayo’y Narito”, another ballad by Saturno, was released as the album’s second official single. The album received positive reviews, with Titik Pilipino stating “I can’t find a bad word for Jay R (the artist and the album) because he and his album are good”. Despite high ratings, it failed to gather any award it was nominated for. Still, the album managed to reach gold status by the PARI. In 2005, he was part of Footloose: The Musical, together with Iya Villania. In the same year, he appeared on Karylle’s album, You Make Me Sing, as a featured artist, songwriter and producer.

In 2006, Sillona built Homeworkz recording studio inside his two-story mansion. Hhe started the label JAYRS Music. In an interview about his recording studio, he explained “It’s a necessity for a recording artist […] It saves a lot of money in the long run and it’s very convenient. You can work on the recordings at any time of the day”. The studio occupies a large room that was originally one of the bedrooms. Sillona himself was the one who conceptualized the look, which pictures a modern bachelor pad with dark carpeting and sofas, and a bar for small parties. Recording equipment he acquired in the U.S. include a personal computer, a black upright piano and a recording booth. In 2008, he renamed it as Homeworkz Entertainment Services. Homeworkz for short.

Jay R was dubbed as “R&B Prince” in his early career and was often partnered with Kyla (then known as the “R&B Princess”). Collectively known to their fans as “JayLa,” they are known in the music industry as the R&B Royalties (R&B King and Queen, respectively). In 2006, he built a recording studio inside his mansion, followed by a recording label called JAYRS Music. He later renamed it as Homeworkz Records. In the same year, he released a Christmas album, Christmas Away from Home, and dedicated it to his late uncle Reny. The album was re-released in 2008, where he donated the proceeds from the sales to GMA Kapuso Foundation. Also in 2008, he released a cover album, Soul in Love, which became his highest-rated and biggest-selling album. He made his big screen debut in the 2004 feature film Happy Together, and later, released his self-titled second album in 2005.

In 2004, Sillona appeared in a recurring role on GMA-7’s drama series Narito Ang Puso Ko. It was immediately followed with a main role on an episode of Love to Love entitled “Duet for Love”, where he was teamed up with Toni Gonzaga. He played the role of Marvin, an Amboy who went on vacation to a beach resort and met a girl named Tammy, on which he shares the same things in common like singing. In December 2004, he made his film debut on Regal Films’ entry for the year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, So Happy Together. He portrayed the minor role of Brent, a young man who later became Kris Aquino’s love interest in the movie. In summer 2005, he was cast on another episode of Love to Love, entitled “Haunted Lovehouse”. He played Bogart, a guy who inherited his grandfather’s land. Unfortunately, Nadia (Chynna Ortaleza) built a house on his land, forcing them to share the house together. He later starred on a feature film, Hari ng Sablay, which was released on November 30,

2005. Before the year ended, he played the antagonist role of Haring Bagulbol on Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom. The film was Regal’s entry for 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was critically acclaimed, earning ten awards and numerous nominations. In addition, the film was praised due to its impressive use of visual effects.

Jay R Net Worth

Jay R is one of the richest Singer-songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jay R 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gaudencio Sillona III (born February 1, 1981), known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records. The album was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), receiving numerous awards and earning him the number one single, “Bakit Pa Ba.”

In 2003, Sillona signed a contract under Universal Records label. His first album, entitled Gameface, consists of twelve tracks, containing two original Tagalog songs—”Kaibigan”, written by his sister Jhing Sillona, and “Bakit Pa Ba”, written by Vehnee Saturno. Most of the other songs on the album are R&B cuts, and were co-written by him. Ten of the tracks were produced by respected American producers Troy Johnson, Ian Boxhill and Bryson Evans. His first single, “Design for Luv”, is an R&B, hip-hop single, and had its music video filmed and produced in Hollywood with the help of good friend Ray Brown. Following the first single, he released a Tagalog ballad penned by Vehnee Saturno, entitled “Bakit Pa Ba”. It became the biggest hit not only from the album, but also from the artist. In 2004, the album was re-released with two new songs that were later used as singles. The album was well-received both commercially and critically. It was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. It was also nominated in numerous categories of major music awards. On the 2004 MTV Pilipinas Music Awards, “Bakit Pa Ba” won Sillona the Favorite Male Artist award, also allowing him to grab the “Best Ballad” title on the Awit Awards of the same year. In April 2004, he accomplished his first ever three-night solo major concert which was entitled Gameface the Concert at the Music Museum, immediately followed by Gameface Reload in September 2004.

In November 2006, he released his first ever Christmas album, Christmas Away from Home. The album consists of classic Christmas songs and two originals, one featuring his sister Jhing entitled “Spread the Love”. It, also, was inspired by and dedicated to his late uncle Reny. He stated, “The entire album is actually inspired by him […] His death triggered something in me, and I knew that a tribute was the best way to thank him and cherish his legacy”. Produced by JAYRS Music, it marks his initial attempt at running his own independent record label. He single-handedly produced, arranged, mixed, mastered and attended to all details. The album was re-released in 2008 as Holiday of Love, including six additional Christmas songs, replacing the three instrumentals. Album sales and proceeds were entirely donated to GMA-7’s Kapuso Foundation. He stresses the album’s title, saying “It’s Christmas after all […] it’s only fitting that I practice what I preach. It’s all about giving”. In 2007, he was featured on Amber’s song, “FYI”.

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Who is Jay R Dating?

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In 2008, Sillona re-released his 2006 Christmas album, Christmas Away from Home into Holiday of Love, under his own label called Homeworkz Records. Sales of the album were donated to GMA-7’s Kapuso Foundation. In 2009, he was part of the recording for the song, “Kaya Natin Ito”, a tribute to the victims of the Typhoon Ondoy. The song was recorded in his Homeworkz studio. All proceeds from the single’s sales went towards Philippine Red Cross and Gawad Kalinga. On June 30, 2010, he performed with Kyla, Nina and Jed Madela on the victory street party of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, after the president’s inauguration.

Facts & Trivia

Yasushi Ranked on the list of most popular Singer-Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jay R celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

On January 5, 2010, Sillona released his first ever all-Tagalog album, Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics, still by Universal Records. It consists of thirteen Tagalog songs, which were originally recorded by popular OPM acts in the 1980s and 1990s, handpicked by the singer himself. He personally love the songs that he chose, but admitted the challenges of remaking the materials, having said that they already have identities marked in them. On a song in the album, entitled “Muli”, he collaborated with “Asia’s Soul Siren” Nina. The album was critically successful. Inquirer Entertainment praised Sillona’s outstanding vocal performance, stating “The singer (Jay R) is gifted with a voice suited for classy, urban R&B and he practically breezes through most of the ballads”. In summer 2010, he participated on another compilation by Kris Aquino, Blessings of Love, singing a cover version of “Dance with My Father”.

What happen to Jay R?

He is now currently promoting the singles on TV shows, radio, podcasts and live shows. in late 2017 Homeworkz launched a teaser single entitled Kabilang Dako written by Thyro and Jay R.

Who is the wife of Jay R?

Mica Javier
Occupation| Singer actress model
Years active| 2010–present
Agent| Star Magic (2016–present)
Spouse(s)| Jay R ​ ( m. 2020)​

Who is the R&B king in the Philippines?

Recalling one of his interviews from the past, JayR, whose real name is Gaudencio Sillona III, shared that he thinks the title was given to him because of his passion for such genre of music.

How old is Jay R?

40 years (February 1, 1982)

Where is Jay R born?

Glendale, CA