JL Toreliza

John Lloyd Toreliza (born September 17, 2001), known professionally as JL Toreliza is a Filipino singer-songwriter and a member of the Filipino boy group BGYO. Toreliza has co-written BGYO's debut single: "The Light" (2021) and "Runnin'" (2021).

Prior to his BGYO journey, Toreliza was a staple singing competitions contestant, have performed as front act to local artists concerts in the Philippines and have joined the first season of The Clash (2018).

In 2023, Toreliza made a stage debut in Tabing Ilog: The Musical as "Rovic".

Early life
John Lloyd Toreliza was born on the 17th of September 2001 and hails in Naic, Cavite, Philippines with a younger sister. Toreliza grew up encircled by music, where songs of Erik Santos and Sarah Geronimo were his favorites on karaoke sessions and on singing competitions. Apart from singing, he was also a volleyball varsity player in school. Given that he was not a dancer in the beginning, JL's audition in Star Hunt Academy weren't as exactly as his comfort zone.

2018–present: The Clash (Season 1), Star Hunt Academy, and debut with BGYO
Same with Gelo Rivera, Toreliza was scouted to join the Star Hunt Academy program in 2018 and became part of "SHA Boys". He and his four co-members were trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy; vocal coach Kitchy Molina; and dance coach Mickey Perz. In an interview with Metro Style, Toreliza shared that he learned dancing inside the camp. They were officially announced in the pre-show of PBB Otso Big Night as Star Hunt trainees on 3 August 2019 and debuted as a member of BGYO on 29 January 2021.

On 17 September 2022, Toreliza received a birthday digital billboards in Seoul, South Korea as a prize of the fan special voting for the event "September Birthday" via star voting web application Dong-A.com's "Idolpick (아이돌픽)".

Artistry
Toreliza have cited Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez as musical inspirations.

Impact and influence
Toreliza was known as the OPM guy and the "mapanakit" balladeer of BGYO because of his soulful singing voice, with Lionheartv.net saying Toreliza as a "vocal charmer".

Personal life
His interest in music focused more on ballads with R&B, pop and upbeat music on the side. He aspired to collaborate with Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, BTS; and idolizes Jungkook and V. Volleyball, basketball, badminton and table tennis were among of his hobbies and sports. He became part of the Star Magic All-Star Games; for basketball.

On Jun 06, 2024, BGYO scholar Toreliza graduated Senior High School at Sapang Palay Proper, San Jose del Monte, Convention Center. The graduate studied Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics via blended learning at Japan-Philippines Institute Technologies Training & Services, Inc. in Bagong Buhay, San Jose del Monte.

Production credits
All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted.