Luke Mejares
Michael Luke Mejares (born June 26, 1975) is a Filipino singer and songwriter of African-American descent.
Luke Mejares | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Luke P. Mejares |
| Born | June 26, 1975 Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–2002 (with South Border) 2002–present (solo artist) |
| Labels | Sony BMG (2004-2012) Ivory Music (2012-present) |
Life
Mejares was born in Manila, to a Boholana mother, Elvira P. Mejares, and an African-American father named Robert Davis. His biological father left him when Mejares was still young and grew up with a stepfather named Leonides S. Mejares in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Mejares studied elementary and high school in University of Bohol in Tagbilaran City, while he completed Bachelor of Arts in English major in Marketing Studies at University of San Jose – Recoletos in Cebu City.[1]
Works
He was chosen as the new vocalist of neo-soul band, South Border in 1998 replacing Brix Ferraris, but he decided to pursue his solo career in 2002.[2] He was also one of the co-hosts of Sabado Boys, a weekly musical talk show on TV5.[3]
Luke Mejares also joined the fraternity for youth, the Order of Demolay in his native of Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
In 2017, Mejares was named as board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).[1]
The same year Luke signed with Homeworkz Music and released all original album called Black Bird. The first singles launched were Funk Whatcha Heard and Aaminin Ko Sayo.
Discography
Albums
- 2004: Stop, Luke and Listen
- 2007: Pangako
- 2012: Kasayaw[4]
- 2017: Blackbird
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best R&B Recording | "Pangako Yan" | Nominated |
References
- "MTRCB Board Members". Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- "New Vocalist replaces Luke Mejares in South Border". Marinel R. Cruz. January 7, 2003. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- Salterio, Leah C. (October 4, 2007). "Sabado Boys beef up weekend primetime TV". Philippine Headline News. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
- "Groove to the beat of your well-loved OPM classics with Luke Mejares' latest album "KASAYAW"". Ivory Music. Archived from the original on June 13, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
External links
- Luke Mijares makes you ?Stop, Look and Listen!? Manila Bulletin article
- Sony Music profile
- Luke Mejares at AllMusic