Lani Misalucha
Lani Bayot Misalucha
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Who is this?
Lani Bayot Misalucha (Tagalog: [ˈlanɪ ˈbɐjɔt mɪsɐˈlutʃa]; born Lani Dimalanta Bayot, 3 August 1969) is a Filipino singer. She is known for her ability to sing opera arias, and was given the name "Asia's Nightingale" by MTV Southeast Asia. Her music has received recognition from a number of award-giving bodies such as Awit Awards, Aliw Awards, Box Office Entertainment Awards, and PMPC Star Awards for Music. In 2019, she was included as one of the "People of the Year" by People Asia. 2025 marked her 40th anniversary in the music industry. Misalucha began her singing career in a church choir and as a backing vocalist for various bands. After working on commercial jingles and multiplex tapes, she released her debut album, More Than I Should, in 1997 under Alpha Records. The following year, she competed at the 3rd Asia Song Festival and won Best Interpreter for the song "Handle with Care". The same year, she signed with Viva Records and released her second album, Tunay Na Mahal (1998). In 1999, she won the top honor at the Metropop Song Festival. The next year, Misalucha released her third studio album, All Heart (2000). In 2001, she staged her first major solo concert, "Lani Misalucha: The Crossover Live Tour" at the Araneta Coliseum, earning an "Entertainer of the Year" win at the 2002 Aliw Awards. She relocated to Las Vegas in 2004. She was the first Asian artist to headline in a main showroom in Las Vegas. Her vocal performances have earned praise from musical artists such as Dionne Warwick, Joe Jackson, Gladys Knight, James Ingram, and Whitney Houston. Among her other PARI-certified releases are Lani Misalucha (2006), Reminisce (2008), and The Nightingale Returns (2014).
Career
- 1969Born
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Manila
- •Citizenship: Philippines
- •Known as: opera singer
- •Genre: music of the Philippines
- •Plays: voice
What happened recently
ASIA’S NIGHTINGALE LANI MISALUCHA IS COMING TO DAVAO! Davao, get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class music as Asia’s Nightingale, Lani Misalucha, takes the stage live on October 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at the University of Southeastern P
Donny and Belle, Lani Misalucha, and Regine Velasquez kick off “ASAP XP” in Victorias City this Sunday
Kapuso showbiz news: Lani Misalucha, may mensahe para kina Jillian Ward at JL
Lani Misalucha marks musical rebirth with remastered 'Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin'
Lani Misalucha and husband Noli mark 41st anniversary since becoming a couple: 'We have come a long way'
Ryan Cayabyab to hold 'Maestro Class' concert with Lani Misalucha, Martin Nievera
Proscenium Theater’s debut concert to feature Ryan Cayabyab, Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha
A Night with the Maestro: Ryan Cayabyab, Martin Nievera, and Lani Misalucha Take Center Stage at Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater
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