Jake Zyrus
Filipino singer and international artist
Born
May 10th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Philippines
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Emergence as a singer began on YouTube, leading to significant recognition globally. Gained prominence with powerful vocal performances, especially through appearances on shows like 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and 'Glee.' Transitioned to a noted music career with multiple albums released. Identified as a trailblazer in the music industry, representing the Filipino heritage on an international platform.
Debuted in 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in 2008
Guest starred in the television series 'Glee'
Released the self-titled album 'Jake Zyrus'
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