Noven Belleza

Tawag ng Tanghalan Champion
Noven Belleza
Birth name Noven Gonzaga Belleza
Born November 26, 1994 (23 years old)
Philippines Victorias City, Philippines
Genres Slow rock, pop ballad
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 2016 - present
Labels Star Music (2017 - Present)

Noven Gonzaga Belleza (November 26, 1994) is a Filipino singer. He won as the first champion at Tawag ng Tanghalan of the noon-time television show It's Showtime.[1] He was born and raised in Victorias City.[1]

Biography

Noven Belleza was born on November 26, 1994 in Hacienda Salome, Victorias City, province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is the oldest child of Reynaldo and Rosie Belleza, and has seven siblings. Belleza is the son of a farmer, and dreamed of becoming a well-known singer one day. He went to Doña Andrea Palanca Elementary School and Victorias National High School. Singing runs through his father's family. It was his father who taught and trained Belleza to sing better. Belleza was seven years old when he started joining singing competition locally. His father pursued him to join and to be one of the contestants in a singing contest at their city.

Martin Nievera, Basil Valdez, Air Supply, and Journey are his favourite musical artists.

Career

Tawag ng Tanghalan

Belleza tried to audition at The Voice of the Philippines and Pilipinas Got Talent, but with no luck. Until one day, he tried to audition at Tawag ng Tanghalan sa Showtime and he finally got the luck.

A month later, he was one of the finalists at the Grand Finals along with Sam Mangubat and Froilan Canlas. He sang "May Bukas Pa" by Rico J. Puno to book his place to the top three. Then he sang the Air Supply's "The One That You Love", "Now and Forever" and "Without You", which amazed the judges. Then, garnering of 99.96% of final score, Belleza was declared as the winner with a house and lot from Camella, 2 million pesos, a negosyo package, a recording contract with Star Music, a trophy and a GB musical instrument.[1]

Present

After winning Tawag ng Tanghalan, lots of projects were waiting for Belleza. He was a guest at Wish 107.5 wherein he sang his winning songs.[2] His story was featured in Maalaala Mo Kaya, wherein Khalil Ramos played Belleza.[3] He has also been a guest on Magandang Buhay,[4] Gandang Gabi, Vice!,[5] ASAP,[6] Tonight with Boy Abunda,[7] and It's Showtime.

Sexual Assault

On 19 July 2017, Belleza was said to be involved of sexual assault to a 19-year old girl. Belleza was arrested on July 16 after appearing on Vice Ganda's concert in Cebu. Himself asserts that he did not commit the crime and he will prove that he is innocent.[8]

On August 31, 2017, the sexual assault case of the singer has been dropped by the accuser.[9] The case was eventually dismissed on September 11, 2017.[10]

Filmography

Television

Year TV program Notes Network
2017 Tawag ng Tanghalan Contestant/ Grand Champion
ABS-CBN
It's Showtime Guest Performer
Maalaala mo Kaya: Tubuhan Noven Belleza Life Story
The Bottomline with Boy Abunda Guest
Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest
Umagang Kay Ganda Guest
ASAP Performer

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Noven Belleza wins Tawag ng Tanghalan".
  2. ↑ Lei, Viral (ed.). "Watch Noven Belleza covers here I am". Viral Hub PH.
  3. ↑ Bonifacio, Julie, ed. (April 20, 2017). "Life story ni Noven Belleza ibabandera sa MMK". Bandera.
  4. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan champion noven belleza sings lupa on magandang buhay". Entertainment ABS-CBN. March 13, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Noven Belleza itinuro kung paano magpaamo ng kalabaw" [Noven Belleza teach how to calm a carabao]. News ABS-CBN. April 10, 2017.
  6. ↑ "ASAP champions together with tawag ng tanghalan winner noven belleza perform the greatest hits of air supply". Entertainment ABS-CBN. March 19, 2017.
  7. ↑ "After Tonight with Boy Abunda". Entertainment ABS-CBN. March 14, 2017.
  8. ↑ "ABS-CBN issues statement on Noven Belleza sexual assault case". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 20, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Singing champ Noven Belleza rape accuser drops case". Philippine Star. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  10. ↑ Mayol, Ador Vincent S. (11 September 2017). "Court dismisses rape case vs singing champ Noven Belleza". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
New		 Tawag ng Tanghalan
2016-2017 season 1		 Succeeded by
Jhon Clyd Talili
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