Harana (band)

Harana was an all-male vocal group from the Philippines. It is under ABS-CBN and Star Music.

Harana
Origin	Philippines
Genres	P-pop, OPM
Years active	2015 (2015)–2018
Labels	Star Music (2015 (2015)–2018)
Past members	Joseph Marco Marlo Mortel Michael Pangilinan Bryan Santos

History

Pre-debut

Star Music' head, Roxy Liquigan shared that initially it was Joseph and Bryan who inspired the formation of the boyband.

“Last year kasi, may nakita akong video sa party ni Arjo Atayde. May video na sumasayaw si Bryan at si Joseph Marco na parang nagbo-boy band. So nagkaroon ako ng idea when we talked kami sa buong Star Music. Meron tayo Gimme 5, ‘yung mga teeners. Ang wala sa industry natin ‘yung boy band na mga gwapo at nakakakanta at parang suave lang, Mr. Suave lang dating sa atin.” — he related.

“Last year, I saw one of this video in Arjo Atayde's party. In that video, Bryan is dancing and Joseph is having like a boy-band thing. So here comes this idea when we talked about things together with everyone in Star Music. We have Gimme 5, the teens. The thing we don't have in our industry is a boy band who are handsome and singers who have that Mr. Suave look in them.” — he related.

Michael came into the picture when Star Music was looking for an artist to sing Joven Tan's “Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako,” an entry at the 2014 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs. Marlo then completed the group when he finished shooting for hit daytime show, Be Careful with My Heart.^[1][2]

2015–2018

ASAP launched their newest boy group called “Harana” with members, Joseph Marco, Bryan Santos, Michael Pangilinan and Marlo Mortel with their carrier single, “Number One”. On ASAP Chillout, the boys serenaded their fans with their version of the 60's hit, "Baby I Need Your Loving".^[3][4]

After Harana served as opening act in KZ Tandingan’s concert at the Music Museum last 17 April 2015, more gig offers poured in for the group. The group also showed that they’re the all-in-one package, showing off their charm, good looks and notable singing voices as they performed their debut single “Number One” at the OPM Fresh press conference last April 28.^[1][5]

They performed recently at the “Most Wanted” concert of Daniel Padilla at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena last June 13, 2015.

Harana disbanded in 2018. After Michael Pangilinan guested in GMA Network, Joseph Marco focused on being an actor.

Members

The group is composed of:

• Joseph "Joey" Marco (Kapamilya heartthrob)
• Marlo Mortel (singer-actor) ^[1]
• Michael "Khel" Pangilinan (singer and actor)
• Bryan Santos (M.O.R. disc jockey and actor)

Discography

Music videos

Year	Title	Artist	Details	Ref.
2015	"Number One"	Harana	Words & Melody By: Kennard Faraon Arranged & Produced By: Kiko Salazar Supervising Producer: Rox Santos Published By: Star Songs, Inc.	[6][7]
2016	"Baby I Love Your Way"	Harana with Morissette	Words and Music By: Peter Frampton Arranged & Mixed By: KidWolf Music Production By: Kiko Salazar & Jonathan Manalo Official theme song of The Third Party
	"Tragedy"	Harana with 4th Impact	Words & Music By; Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb Arranged by: Tony Katigbak Mixed & Master by: Dante Tanedo Music Production by: Jonathan Manalo
2017	"Alapaap"	Harana with Yeng Constantino	Words & Music By: Ely Buendia Arranged By: Tommy Katigbak Mixed & Mastered By: Dante Tañedo Music Production By: Jonathan Manalo Official theme song of Dear Other Self	[8]

Singles

Year	Track	Details	Notes	Ref.
2015	"Baby I Need Your Lovin’"	Music & Lyrics By: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland & Lamont Dozier Original Artist and Year: Four Tops, 1964 Produced By: Francis 'KIKO' Salazar	Official theme song of You're My Boss	[9][10]
	"Smile In Your Heart’"	Words & Music By: Rene Novelles Arranged By: Teddy Katigbak Mixed By: Dante Tanedo Produced By: Kiko Salazar, Raizo Chabeldin & Star Music Productions	Official theme song of Just The Way You Are	[11][12][13]
2017	"Can't Get Over You"	Words & Music By: Kennard Faron Published By: Star Music	—

Compilation albums

Date	Tracks	Album	Artist	Details	Certification	Ref.
2015	"Number One"	OPM Fresh	VARIOUS ARTIST Date Released: 2 February 2015 Label: Star Music	TBA	[14]

Studio albums

Year	Album Title	Track Listing	Details	Certification	Ref.
2014	Harana (Debut Album)	Tracks Number One LDR Dito Ka Lang Sa Puso Ko Kapag Ikaw Ay Kapiling Kung Akin Ang Mundo Baby I Need You Loving	Released Date: 2015 Recording Label: Star Music	TBA	[15]

Accolades

See also: Harana (band) § Awards and Nominations

Year	Award-giving Body	Category	Nominee/Nominated Work	Result	Ref.
2015	7th PMPC Star Awards for Music	Duo/Group Artist of the Year	Harana	Nominated	[16]
2016	47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Recording/Performing Group	Harana	Won
	29th Awit Awards	Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists	Harana	Won
		Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists	Harana	Nominated
2017	12th Myx Music Awards	Favorite Remake	"Baby I Love Your Way" (with Morissette)	Nominated	[17]