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Ralph Joseph Lim
Birth Name:Ralph Joseph Baleña Lim
Birth Date:8 November 1999
Birth Place:Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines
Years Active:2020–present
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Ralph Joseph Lim (born 8 November 1999), also known as R-Ji, is a Filipino singer, actor and model. He is the Waray-Waray representative of the P-pop group, Alamat.[1] [2]

Early life

Lim was born on November 8, 1999, in Borongan, the capital city of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. At the age of 9, his father died, leaving his mother, Dolores Baleña-Lim, to financially support him. He studied at Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School and joined various school pageantry and talent competitions.[2]

He is Roman Catholic and formerly a member of the Neocatechumenal Way.[2]

Career

2020–present: Alamat

Lim started his musical career on November 5, 2020, when he was introduced to the public through the Alamat Facebook page as 'Trainee 6' with the codename 'Sangkay' ("Friend" in the Waray-Waray language). On February 14, 2021, after training for nine months, he debuted as an official member of Alamat with the name R-Ji in their debut single "kbye".[3] [4]

The Alamat boy group was formed through PWEDE: The National Boyband Search by VIVA Artists Agency and Ninuno Media. It distinguishes itself as a multilingual and multiethnic boy band that sings in seven Philippine languages: Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Bikolano, and Waray-Waray.[5] [6] [7]

Acting career

Lim played a minor role in Jason Paul Laxamana's 2022 film Expensive Candy, featuring Julia Barretto and Carlo Aquino.[8] [9]

Discography

See also: Alamat (group). As lead vocalist in the Pinoy boyband, he appeared in the following musical singles:

Singles

List of singles showing the year released! Title! Year! Album! Ref.
"Kbye"2021[10]
"Kasmala"[11]
"Porque"[12]
"ABKD"2022[13]
"Sa Panaginip Na Lang"[14]
"Say U Love Me"Pasulong
"Ily Ily"
"Aswang"
"Maharani"2023
"Gayuma"
Soundtrack appearance
"Sandigan"2021Anitu OST[15]
Collaboration
"Tibay 'Yan"
2021Coke Studio (Season 4)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pinoy "k-pop" styled group ALAMAT sings verse in Waray about heartbreak. 4 March 2021. 21 October 2022. Waray News.
  2. Web site: Ralph Joseph "Alamat R-Ji" Lim Biography. Peoplaid.com. 3 September 2021. 21 October 2022.
  3. Web site: ALAMAT - 'kbye' (Official M/V). 14 February 2021. 21 October 2022. YouTube.
  4. Web site: Llemit. Kathleen A.. Alamat's 'kbye' music video screams 'Pinoy Pride' with rich Filipino imagery. 21 October 2022. The Philippine Star. 16 February 2021.
  5. Web site: P-Pop group Alamat merges modern music, cultural heritage – The Manila Times. 6 March 2021. 21 October 2022. The Manila Times. en-US. Iza Iglesias.
  6. Web site: Salterio. Leah C.. 28 February 2021. New boy group Alamat launches debut single, sings in seven local languages. 21 October 2022. ABS-CBN News. en.
  7. Web site: Policarpio. Allan. 4 March 2021. New Filipino boy band Alamat brings regional languages to the mainstream. en. 21 October 2022.
  8. Web site: Julia Barretto considers 'Expensive Candy' her most daring project yet. lionheartv.net. RJ Mataro. 23 August 2022. 21 October 2022.
  9. Web site: Salterio . Leah C. . Marjorie Barretto supports Julia's sexy turn in 'Expensive Candy' . 21 October 2022 . ABS-CBN News . en.
  10. Web site: New P-pop Group "Alamat" make debut with self-written single "kbye". February 14, 2021. bandwagon.asia. February 14, 2021 . en.
  11. Web site: Barbie Almalbis' 'Scenes From Inside,' ALAMAT's 'Kasmala' set to drop Friday. July 15, 2021. Manila Bulletin. en.
  12. Web site: Alamat Sets Date for Latest Comeback "Porque". October 20, 2021. myx.global. October 13, 2021 . en.
  13. Web site: MUNDO MO ITO: ALAMAT'S ABKD ERA IS ALL ABOUT BELIEVING IN YOURSELF AND CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY. March 4, 2022. Nylon Manila. February 23, 2022 . en.
  14. Web site: Llanera . Nino . Alamat Releases New Track "Sa Panaginip Na Lang" and Lyric Video . April 23, 2022 . MYX Global . en.
  15. Web site: Policarpio. Allan. August 9, 2021. 2nd issue of Pinoy comic book 'Anitu' out. August 16, 2021. INQUIRER.net. en.

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