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{{short description|Filipino singer}}
{{BLP sources|date=December 2010}}
{{self-published|date=December 2010}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{notability|bio|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| image = Bituin Escalante 2021 - Metropolitan Theater 90th Anniversary (cropped).jpg
| background = solo_singer
| caption = Escalante in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the [[Manila Metropolitan Theater]]
| birth_name = Bituin Escalante Aguilos
| birth_name = Bituin Escalante Aguilos
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|4|23}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|4|23}}
|birth_place =[[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
| birth_place = [[Manila]], Philippines
| genre = [[Pop Music|Pop]]
| occupation = [[Singer]]
| genre = Pop
| Instruments = [[Vocals]]
| occupation = Singer
| label = [[Viva Records (Philippines)|Viva Records]]
| label = [[Viva Records (Philippines)|Viva Records]]
| years_active = 2000–present
| years_active = 2000–present

}}
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'''Bituin Escalante''' (born April 23, 1977) is a [[Filipino people|Filipina]] singer and actress. She is considered the Philippines' best female vocalists having been active since 2000, and notably due to the success of her [[Himig Handog]] entry "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana".<ref name="KALNS">{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/27/21/behind-the-music-kung-ako-na-lang-sana-by-bituin-escalante |title=Behind the Music: 'Kung Ako Na Lang Sana' by Bituin Escalante|date=27 February 2021|first=Leah C.|last=Salterio|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=21 July 2022}}</ref>
'''Bituin Escalante''' (born April 23, 1977), better known as '''Bituin''', is a [[Filipino people|Filipina]] singer and host. She is a well-known Philippine Diva and a power-belter.

She first gained popularity during the 2000 Metropop Song Festival with her interpretation of the song "Paano Na" written by Arnold Reyes making the song the festival's second prize winner. With a wowed audience on her first singing appearance, Bituin made rose to diva stardom and secured her spot as one of Philippines' best female vocals during the 2002 Himig Handog Music Love Song Festival with her interpretation of "Kung Ako na Lang Sana", the grand prize winner.

==Personal life==
Bituin Escalante was born on April 23, 1977 in San Juan, Metro Manila and is the daughter of former Ambivalent Crowd soloist and visual artist Gigi Escalante.


==Career==
==Career==
Before her eventual rise through Metropop and Himig Handog, Escalante has been active in the theatrical scene since 1996, and has appeared in some television shows.<ref name="KALNS" />

===Discovery===
===Discovery===
Bituin rose to popularity after her first appearance in the 2000 Metropop Song Festival with her interpretation of "Paano Na", written by Arnold Reyes where she bagged the festival's second prize. In the following year, Bituin won awards as a new artist in the Philippine music industry.
Bituin rose to popularity after her first appearance in the 2000 Metropop Song Festival with her interpretation of "Paano Na", written by Arnold Reyes where she received the festival's second prize. In the following year, Bituin won awards as a new artist in the Philippine music industry.


Her 2002 song, "Kung Ako na Lang Sana", written by Soc Villanueva is the 2002 ABS-CBN [[Himig Handog|Himig Handog Music Love Song Festival]] grand prize winner. She was also awarded Best Interpreter for this song and was later on given a platinum award for said album.
Her 2002 song, "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" written by Soc Villanueva, is the 2002 ABS-CBN [[Himig Handog#Himig Handog Love Songs (2002)|Himig Handog Music Love Song Festival]] grand prize winner.{{cn|date=February 2024}} She was also awarded Best Interpreter for this song and was later on given a platinum award for said album.{{cn|date=February 2024}} She is one of the singers in ASAP.{{cn|date=February 2024}}


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Theater===
===Theater===
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! Year !! Title !! | Role !! Producer !! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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| 2008 || ''Dreamgirls'' || Effie White ||
| 2008 || ''[[Dreamgirls]]'' || Effie White || ||
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| || ''Once on this Island'' || Asaka ||
| || ''[[Once on This Island]]'' || Asaka || ||
|-
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| || ''Death and the Maiden'' || Paulina Escobar ||
| || ''Death and the Maiden'' || Paulina Escobar || ||
|-
|-
| || ''Alice in Wonderland'' || Queen Hearts ||
| || ''Alice in Wonderland'' || Queen of Hearts || ||
|-
|2018
|''[[Waitress (musical)|Waitress]]''
|Becky
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|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/philippines/article/Bituin-Escalante-Joins-the-Cast-of-WAITRESS-Show-Premieres-1110-20180523 |title=Bituin Escalante Joins the Cast of WAITRESS; Show Premieres 11/10|date=23 May 2018|first=Oliver|last=Oliveros|website=Broadway World Philippines|access-date=21 July 2022}}</ref>
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* 2001 Who's Who in the Philippines: Best Female Performer
* 2001 Who's Who in the Philippines: Best Female Performer
* 2002 ABS-CBN Himig Handog Love Song Competition: Best Interpreter (song "Kung Ako na Lang Sana")
* 2002 ABS-CBN Himig Handog Love Song Competition: Best Interpreter (song "Kung Ako na Lang Sana")
* 2003 Awit Awards: Song of the Year (Kung Ako Na Lang Sana
* 2003 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Female Artist
* 2003 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Female Artist
* 2007 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Duet (with Mon David)
* 2007 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Duo or Group (with Mon David)

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* http://www.pahk.com.hk/BITUIN%20write-up.htm
* https://web.archive.org/web/20110721085515/http://www.pahk.com.hk/BITUIN%20write-up.htm

* http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/manila-bulletin/mi_7968/is_2004_June_16/aleck-bovick-denies-lesbian-relationship/ai_n33744796/
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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Escalante Aguilos, Bituin (birth name)
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Filipino singer
| DATE OF BIRTH = April 23, 1977
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
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[[Category:1977 births]]
[[Category:1977 births]]
[[Category:Filipino female singers]]
[[Category:Filipino women pop singers]]
[[Category:Viva Records (Philippines) artists]]
[[Category:21st-century Filipino singers]]
[[Category:21st-century Filipino women singers]]
[[Category:Actresses from Manila]]
[[Category:Singers from Manila]]

Latest revision as of 16:04, 19 February 2024

Bituin Escalante
Escalante in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the Manila Metropolitan Theater
Escalante in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the Manila Metropolitan Theater
Background information
Birth nameBituin Escalante Aguilos
Born (1977-04-23) April 23, 1977 (age 47)
Manila, Philippines
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2000–present
LabelsViva Records

Bituin Escalante (born April 23, 1977) is a Filipina singer and actress. She is considered the Philippines' best female vocalists having been active since 2000, and notably due to the success of her Himig Handog entry "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana".[1]

Career[edit]

Before her eventual rise through Metropop and Himig Handog, Escalante has been active in the theatrical scene since 1996, and has appeared in some television shows.[1]

Discovery[edit]

Bituin rose to popularity after her first appearance in the 2000 Metropop Song Festival with her interpretation of "Paano Na", written by Arnold Reyes where she received the festival's second prize. In the following year, Bituin won awards as a new artist in the Philippine music industry.

Her 2002 song, "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" written by Soc Villanueva, is the 2002 ABS-CBN Himig Handog Music Love Song Festival grand prize winner.[citation needed] She was also awarded Best Interpreter for this song and was later on given a platinum award for said album.[citation needed] She is one of the singers in ASAP.[citation needed]

Discography[edit]

Theater[edit]

Year Title Role Producer Ref.
2008 Dreamgirls Effie White
Once on This Island Asaka
Death and the Maiden Paulina Escobar
Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts
2018 Waitress Becky [2]

Awards[edit]

  • 2001 ALIW Awards: Most Promising Female Artist
  • 2001 Who's Who in the Philippines: Best Female Performer
  • 2002 ABS-CBN Himig Handog Love Song Competition: Best Interpreter (song "Kung Ako na Lang Sana")
  • 2003 Awit Awards: Song of the Year (Kung Ako Na Lang Sana
  • 2003 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Female Artist
  • 2007 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Duo or Group (with Mon David)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Salterio, Leah C. (February 27, 2021). "Behind the Music: 'Kung Ako Na Lang Sana' by Bituin Escalante". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  2. ^ Oliveros, Oliver (May 23, 2018). "Bituin Escalante Joins the Cast of WAITRESS; Show Premieres 11/10". Broadway World Philippines. Retrieved July 21, 2022.

External links[edit]

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