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Introduction:

Giuliano Franz “Giu” R. Comia, (December 12) a rising songwriter and singer of classics such as jazz, standard and retro or old songs and the host of online interview and live chat show KITAKITS by Star Records in the Philippines and now MUSIKADA.

Early Life:

Giuliano was born on December 12 - in Chinese General Hospital, Manila. His father is Victor Comia, an architect and has a construction business, and his mother is Evangeline Comia, a plain housewife. The oldest of the siblings, he has two younger sisters namely, Ardiana Comia and Argeliana Comia. They live in Quezon City.

His family was originally from Cuenca Batangas and Baybay Roxas City, Capiz, is the hometown of the late president Manuel Roxas. Comia’s grandfather is the first cousin of the late president making him as the third cousin of former senator and current Department of Transportation and Communication secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II.

As a child, singing and performing never came to mind. His interests were far from music and performing arts and wanted to become a professional basketball player in the NBA.

He graduated Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Marketing Management from the University of Santo Tomas.

Career:

Giuliano grew up listening to 60's, 70's and 80's classics which are favourites of his parents and realized his potential and dream in singing and performing at the age of 15, when he and his friends decided to form a band for a school contest -- Battle of the Bands. On their audition night, the vocalist of their band failed to show up and decided to let him be the vocalist and played their own rendition of 6cyclemind’s “Sige,” which ended in success. He continued singing with the band until the contest proper. Although they did not win, they received great and overwhelming feedback from the audience which made him eager to develop his newly-discovered talent.

Meanwhile, his mother was so happy about the audition she decided to develop her son’s singing and enrolled him in the Center for Pop Philippines and Center for Arts. After graduating high school in early 2006, he continued his training in the Center for Pop where he specialized in singing ballad songs.

When he entered college in mid-2006, he formed another band. And this time, they were not newbies, as his band-mates were proficient in playing their designated instruments and he was the vocalist. They performed in several bars, every month in Kublais Bar located in Katipunan, but got disbanded eventually.

He then went solo after advice from his mother. He sang “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” during the practical performance in the Center for Pop, earned him ‘Star of the Day’ stature and performed in several of the school’s mall tour.

In 2007, Comia auditioned for the UST’s College of Commerce 2007 Commerce Idol. He passed the elimination round but did not make it past the final round. However, three days before Commerce Idol Night, he was asked to come and perform that night and was given a special award.

Summer of 2007, he auditioned in theatres to enhance his performance. He auditioned for RJTV, where they air performances for free. He sang and was asked to return for an encore.

He also auditioned for GMA’s “Coca-cola Ride to Fame” and was accepted in the Final Twelve. He had to stop for a semester as they’d be booked in a hotel for 3 months. He was described as the “Johnny Bravo without the attitude” and “the younger version of Michael Bublé.” With seven performers were left, the management put a twist in the reality show, wherein the finalists will vote out one from the group, he was voted out.

Summer of 2007, he performed in Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) play entitled “Skin Deep,” working with Bituin Escalante, Isay Alvarez and Robert Seña.

Under the GMA contract was the Director’s Guild, where Joel Lamangan trained those aspirants for performing. Comia also underwent Artist Center Workshop, where Bembol Roco helped them sharpen their acting skills, and the Dance Workshop of Regine Tolentino. He also became a guest singer in Sitti’s, Nina’s and Christian Bautista’s performances and in Dale Adriatico’s concert, the Frank Sinatra of the Philippines. He also performed in well-renowned hotels like the Mandarin and Shangri-La hotels.

Comia also auditioned for commercials. His first commercial was the Goldilocks Mother’s Day special and followed by Shakey’s and the new Jolly Hotdog of Jollibee.

The young jazz singer was nominated as ‘New Male Artist’ for the Aliw Awards which was held on November 11, 2007.

Giuliano auditioned for Universal Studios as a singer and dancer and luckily he got in. Even though being in Universal Studio guaranteed big opportunities and big payment, Giuliano back-out as he felt something big was coming in his career in the Philippines.

He spent his 2010 summer in the United States, and came back to the Philippines with a planned concert for him, “Musiquality in Motion,” a music tour in different bars in the Metro featuring him with a new stage name as “Giuliano.” His music tour started last June 18, 2010 and lasted till July 17, 2010.

On July 29, 2010, his major concert was held in Teatrino, Greenhills along with some co-singers in the music industry. Meanwhile, his second concert, a Valentine's special, was held on February 11, 2011 at the Serenade Hall in Makati.

Since May 2011, Giuliano hosts Star Records’ KITAKITS, a show of live chat platform where TV personalities are interviewed, allowing fans to have a chance to “connect” with their favorite stars via Facebook & livestream. Among the personalities interviewed are Erik Santos, Robin Padilla, Jericho Rosales, Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Toni Gonzaga, Marie Digby, Maria Aragon, Xyriel Manabat, Angeline Quinto, Star Power 4, Marcelito Pomoy, Jovit Baldivino, Bret Jackson and James Reid and many others.

He launch an album last March 8, 2012, under Star Records Digital release. He's currently busy getting corporate and other event shows.

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GIULIANO PROFILE “New Age Jazz Star” Singer, Actor, & Commercial Model