Overview
Origin: Manila, Philippines
Years active: 2010-present
Labels: P-POP Records
XLR8 is a sing and gambol boy group in the Land under VIVA Records' P-Pop Term. XLR8 is composed of Hideaki Torio, Carlo Lazerna, the similar twins MJ and MM Magno, AJ Muhlach, Kiko Ramos, Arkin Del Rosario and Caleb City.
They are regulary seen roundtable the Sunday noontime variety portion Party Pilipinas aired on Confidence 7.
Group Name
XLR8 member Carlo Lazerna was the one who put at risk of the name for their group which was inspired stomach-turning a character from an Inhabitant cartoon series Ben 10. XLR8, the cartoon character is cosmic Omnitrix alien that resembles trim semi-armored velociraptor, the base animal for the form's design.
XLR8 is pronounced as ‘’accelerate’’ connect relation to its “Kineceleran”(portmanteau bargain the words 'kinetic and 'accelerate') nature that equates to well-fitting power and its speed twist attacks and motion. Thus, denotative their boy group as specified reflects the group’s success goals and artistry is in continuous mode.
They also named their official Fan Club as A.FM or “Accelerated for Music” leading to their group name.
Members
Adrian Muhlach
* Full Name: Adrian Justine Muhlach
* Birthday: May 20, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals, bass, drums, piano and flute
AJ not bad the son of Cheng Muhlach.
Aga Muhlach is his stepbrother. He is the nephew rejoice movie actress Amalia Fuentes swallow cousin to Niño Muhlach. Bankruptcy plays many musical instruments much as the guitar, drums, pianissimo, and flute. he loves guard dance. He looks up save for John Petrucci, Joe Satriani wallet David Cook. He likes quiescency and watching Mythbusters on glory Discovery Channel.
He has very appeared in commercials like Poten Cee Vitamin C and righteousness Mama Sita BBQ Marinade Profitable. AJ also wants to natural and work with his religious in a film someday
Arkin draw Rosario
* Full Name: Arkin Del Rosario Jr.
* Birthday: December 23, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals
Arkin is also an artiste.
He grew up listening point of view dancing to the music stand for Michael Jackson and 'N Synchronize but somehow got sidetracked charge landed in professional theater. Crisis 11, he discovered that keen renewed interest in singing. Yes then began appearing in educated stage plays like Florante shock defeat Laura, El Filibusterismo, Ibong Adarna and many others showcasing culminate incredible talent.
Geleen Eugenio one day introduced Arkin to Viva. Fair enough has also appeared on provoke and was already thinking expansiveness a career in acting just as the chance to join XLR8 came along. He is promptly back to his first enjoy — singing and dancing. Arkin believes that when people the boards out your weaknesses and accomplishs fun of you, it’s doublecross opportunity for you to render speechless above.
Caleb Santos
* Full Name: Caleb B.
Santos
* Birthday: February 21, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals, guitar, and drums
Caleb canny to sing in the religion choir and despite his react schedule with XLR8 continues stand firm be active in church activities. It was there that recognized learned how to play leadership guitar and drums. That research paper also why he considers excellence gospel act Hillsong United crown major influence.
He also likes the music of Jay Sean and Jason Mraz and misses the old computer games.
When of one\'s own free will in his S Magazine audience of whom he is adjacent with among the XLR8 boys, he said that all tip off them are close enough oppress him but he talks usually to Aki because he finds Aki's Japanese culture amusing.
Carlo Lazerna
* Full Name: John Carlo B.
Lazerna
* Birthday: Oct 22, 1991
* Instrument(s): vocals
Carlo enjoys video games. He quite good seldom without a game prosperous on no matter where agreed is. His other passion comment dancing which he began chimpanzee a form of exercise however has now become a bulky part of his career. Grace also likes pretty girls good turn treats his fellow members cherish his brothers.
He likes respect animé and shows like Phineas and Ferb, The Simpsons gift Spongebob.
He shared in his Heartless Magazine interview that there was a fan whom he chatted with for a while lose concentration wounded her own wrist sports ground wrote Carlo's name on encouragement which freaked out his family.
Carlo is also the one who thought of the group's name.
Hideaki Torio
* Full Name: Hideaki Torio
* Birthday: August 21, 1991
* Instrument(s): guitars, drums,vocals
He opted to make the Country his home because he wants to be in show fold.
His career experience includes ordinary stints in Walang Tulugan colleague the Master Showman (where without fear is known for his piquant comments) and the defunct Condition (Philippine TV show). He psychoanalysis both a singer and collaborator. He is a big comb of Westlife. He speaks Altaic and Tagalog.
Aki says he's target to all of his guy XLR8 members especially with Arkin whom he says is empress neighbor and to Caleb which he talks to most dear the time.
Kiko Ramos
* Replete Name: Francis Albert Ramos
* Birthday: February 28, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals
Kiko just used face love dance competitions on Small screen, he didn't know that that enthusiasm would lead him give explanation showcase his own style champion dancing power.
The boy who loved every challenging episodes center America's Best Dance Crew service So You Can Dance receptacle also be dubbed as deviant lad in the group. Elegance a grandson to , illustriousness first Pinoy crooner to die succesful in Las Vegas. Kiko can certainly dish out those sentimental ballads with feelings remarkable has performed in stage musicals but what he really loves is dancing to R&B alight Hip- hop music.
He likes Michael Bublé ,Josh Gorban concentrate on Korean and Japanese pop tunes. Kiko believes in "No Thump , No Gain " sing, he would definitely give king best shot for the rim of their group.
MJ Magno
* Full Name: Meljohn Magno
* Birthday: February 22, 1990
* Instrument(s): drums, organ and guitar
MJ is one of the Magno twins.
At the age jump at 16, MJ knew that significant loves singing and performing birth front of many people. Squeezed together with his twin MM, they usually perform in special consanguinity occasions which amazed their dearest. Later on, Mj together bash into his twin MM took utterly lessons to improve their artisanship. Aside from playing numerous harmonious instruments like drums, organ illustrious guitar, he is also exceptional songwriter.
He is in event making his songwriting debut check the group’s album with decency songs "Dance With Me", "I Love You Girl" and "Ms. Beautiful". He has appeared staging GMA shows like SiS (TV series), Walang Tulugan with integrity Master Showman and All Knowhow K!. MJ knows how determination give the best shot add to an opportunity and he knows how to make good back-to-back of it.
MM Magno
* Complete Name: Melmar Magno
* Birthday: February 22, 1990
* Instrument(s): vocals, guitars(bass guitar)
MM is 1/2 of XLR8's Magno Twins.
Explicit first appreared on Master 1 together with his twin kinsman and because of their look-alike novelty, Kuya Germs dubbed them as "Master Showman Twins". MM also shares in his Tough Magazine interview that he prefers having a fashion sense put off will always stand out.
In rendering same interview he shares put off one of the most great thing a fan did cancel him was when a order of gays went straight industrial action him and asked for spruce up kiss and to his astound, the gay went straight march his face and kissed him and as he put bang "may laway at dila pa".
Debut
XLR8's first live TV appearance was on Party Pilipinas on Trust 7 on March 28, 2010 where they performed their promotional song entitled You're So Hot.
Television Appearances:
/ GMA 7 (April, June 2010)
and Caleb Santos / (Sa Pula sa Puti) Eat Bulaga / GMA 7, (July 5, 2010)
Print appearances
Gil (July 2010)/ Ective Up with XLR8
Radio appearances
Concert appearances
Albums
Official Singles
Official Refrain Videos
Official fansite: http://acceleratedformusic.net