User:James Lee Reano

James Lee Reaño (born July 19, 1989), also known as JL Reano, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, commercial model and

stage performer. Born and raised in the City of Tabuk, Philippines. He was engaged in various performing arts organizations and TV Network in the Philippines and was first exposed to singing and acting as a child.

JL began his career and was discovered when he was 4 years old. He began his singing-acting career in 2008, appearing in the musical theater play "A Love of an Igorota" and played the role "Boy". In the same year, He recorded his first song rendition entitled "Nature Boy" popularized by David Bowie for the musical film in 2001, Moulin Rouge. In 2009, He has been chosen to be the lead actor in another successful musical play entitled "Love Prevails on BROADWAY", a charity show made to help a seven year old child with Rheumatic Heart Disease.

In 2013, JL decided to pursue his career abroad and it was a huge unexpected success as many foreign artists/actors and directors were amazed for his extraordinary talent in singing and acting. 2014 was a big hit/break for JL as he was chosen to be the lead actor for the play "AL Khayef" directed by a british director, Mr Robert Liddington. Al Khayef is an arabic adaptation of Georg Büchner´s ''Woyzeck, deals with the dehumanising effects of doctors and the military on a young man's life. The play was viewed as having another dimension, portraying the 'perennial tragedy of human jealousy'.''

On the same year, he represented the Philippines to perform for the Small World Gala Event in Abu Dhabi, UAE, a foundation based in the UAE that supports the children causes around the globe in partnership with CNN, UAE Red Crescent, ADNOC and many more.

With his extraordinary talent in singing, he was called to be the Filipino balladeer of the middle east. He guested in various TV Shows and events throughout the world.

Appearances / Publications

 * PTV Cordillera with Be Unrivaled with Jianlin F | TV Guesting 2020
 * Small World UAE 2014 | Philippine Represent
 * Al Khayef | Lead Actor 2014 (Adaptation of Georg Büchner´s Woyzeck )
 * TFC: Balitang Middle East : Al Khayef | TV News feature 2014
 * The National : Featured artist, Al Khayef | Offical News Magazine UAE 2014
 * Kabayan Weekly Magazine: Featured artist, Al Khayef 2014
 * Time Out Magazine UAE: Featured artist, Al Khayef 2014
 * Goethe-Institut Gulf Region: Featured artist, Al Khayef 2014
 * "Sarap Saya" for Binalot Restaurant | TV Commercial 2014
 * GMA7 International News: Featured Artist | "Young Filipino Balladeer" 2013
 * Branded Pinoy : Featured artist for Fashion | Kabayan Weekly Magazine 2013
 * Banawag Magazine: Featured Artist | Cordillera Region Philippines 2011/ 2013

Guestings/Performances

 * Hoops Basketball Opening | 2017
 * Small World UAE Gala Night | 2014 [ St. Regis Abu Dhabi]
 * Small World UAE Grand Event | 2014 [Abu Dhabi National Theater]
 * The Gift of a Lifetime Concert | 2014
 * Mall Show at Al Wadha Mall Abu Dhabi | 2014
 * I Save baby Ivan Concert for a Cause | 2014
 * Valentine Serenade | 2014
 * OWWA Charity Concert at the Philippine Embassy UAE | 2014
 * Journey of Hope Concert | 2013
 * UAE Phil Embassy Chistmas Special | 2013
 * OPMMAD for POLO Charity Concert | 2013
 * Yolanda´s Victim Concert for a Cause | 2013
 * X Factor Philippines "Audition" Opening | 2012
 * Special Performance at the CCU Theater Baguio | 2011
 * Christmas Special | 1994