Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino[1] singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines of Chinese descent.

Richard Poon
Background information
Born (1973-12-08) December 8, 1973 (age 50)
Metro Manila, Philippines
GenresJazz, standards
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Spouse: Maricar Reyes
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2002–present
LabelsMCA Music (2007–2013)
Universal Records (2013–present)
Star Magic (2007–present)
Cornersont Entertainment (present)
Websitewww.richardpoon.ph

He is a former member of the band U-Turn.

Early life

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Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His parents, Robert Poon (from Hong Kong) and Eva Huang (from Taiwan), are of Chinese descent. He has a sister named Eva Marie.

Personal life

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Poon married Maricar Reyes on June 9, 2013, at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa.[2]

Career

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As a musician, Poon has performed in various lounges and bars across Metro Manila with his four-piece band, as well as in weddings. He used to regularly perform at Eastwood Central Plaza.

As a recording artist, he is known for covering standards and classic pop songs, including Filipino songs. He has also written songs, including "Lalala" which was performed by Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual for the soundtrack of their film Paano Kita Iibigin?.

Poon cites Harry Connick, Michael Bublé and Jose Mari Chan as having influenced his singing style.[3][4]

Television

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Poon is one of the regular performers at the Sunday variety show ASAP (ABS-CBN channel 2), usually in the ASAP Sessionistas segment together with Sitti, Aiza Seguerra, Juris Fernandez, Duncan Ramos, Princess Velasco and Kean Cipriano.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2008 Aliw Awards Best Male Performer in Hotels, Bars and Music Lounges Won
Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist "I’ll Take Care of You" Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (Performance Award) "I’ll Take Care of You" Nominated
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (People's Choice Award) "I’ll Take Care of You" Nominated
2009 Dangal ng Bayan Awards Best Male Entertainer and Recording Artist Won
1st Radio Music Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year Won
2010 Aliw Awards Best Male Concert Performer Won

Discography

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With U-Turn

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Solo albums

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Year Album details Certification
2007 I'll Take Care of You
  • Released: December 2007
  • Re-release: September 19, 2008 (Platinum Edition)[7]
  • Label: MCA
2009 For You
  • Released: March 29, 2009[8]
  • Label: MCA
2010 I'll Be Seeing You
  • Released: October 2010[10]
  • Label: MCA
  • Gold
2012 The Crooner's Songbook: The Best of Richard Poon
  • Label: MCA
2013 Legends
2014 The Crooner Sings Bacharach

Christmas albums

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  • Christmas With Richard Poon (2011)

Solo singles

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Year Title Album
2007 "I'll Take Care of You" I'll Take Care of You
2008 "The Last Time"
"Moon River"
"Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko"
2009 "Kumot at Unan For You
"You and I"
"Kahit 'Di Mo Napapansin"
2010 "Panalangin" I'll Be Seeing You
2013 "Truly" Legends
2023 "Christmas Won't Be The Same Without You" "Tuloy Na Tuloy Ang Pasko Crooner Carols

References

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  1. ^ "Who is RP? | RP". Richardpoon.wordpress.com. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "Details about Maricar Reyes-Richard Poon wedding". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "The swinging Mr. Poon". Myx. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  4. ^ Allende, Julia (November 10, 2011). "Jose Mari Chan and Richard Poon will mount benefit concert on December 2". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  5. ^ "U-Turn - U-Turn", Titik Pilipino, Retrieved October 17, 2010
  6. ^ "By Request - U-Turn", Titik Pilipino, Retrieved October 17, 2010
  7. ^ "MCA releases Platinum Edition of Richard Poon's debut album", pep.ph, Retrieved October 17, 2010
  8. ^ "Richard Poon releases sophomore album For You", pep.ph, Retrieved October 17, 2010
  9. ^ "For You album reaches Gold by the PARI", pep.ph, Retrieved October 17, 2010
  10. ^ "Richard Poon releases third album Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine", odysseylive.net, Retrieved November 6, 2010
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