Lorraine Galvez
Alessandra Lorraine Galves | |
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Lorraine Galvez in 2021 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | World Citi Colleges - Quezon City |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
| Agent | Polaris - Star Magic |
Alessandra Lorraine Galves is a Filipina singer, nurse, and television host who gained national recognition as a grand finalist in the fifth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan, a singing competition segment on the Philippine variety show It's Showtime. She is also known for her hosting roles on digital platforms and her affiliation with Polaris, the talent management arm of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.[1]
Early life and education
Galvez hails from San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. She pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at World Citi Colleges in Quezon City. In 2022, she was listed among the successful examinees in the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination.[2] She later obtained her United States Registered Nurse (USRN) license.[3]
Career
Singing
The Voice Teens season 1
Galvez made her television debut on the first season of The Voice Teens Philippines and he performed "Oops!... I Did It Again" by Britney Spears. During her blind audition, both Sarah Geronimo and Sharon Cuneta turned their chairs to her performance and she chose Sharon to be her coach.
| Stage | Song | Original artist | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Auditions | "Oops!... I Did It Again" | Britney Spears | May 21, 2017 | 2 chairs turned Sarah Geronimo & Sharon Cuneta (She joined on Team Sharon) |
| The Battles | "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" | Stevie Wonder | June 25, 2017 | She won against Ashley Faye Barilea |
| The Knockouts | "You Give Love a Bad Name" | Bon Jovi | July 8, 2017 | She won against Alyssa Grace Datu and Darryl Sevillejo |
| Live Shows | "The Way We Were" | Barbra Streisand | July 15, 2017 | Eliminated because she gained the lowest votes |
The Clash season 2
After her journey in The Voice Teens on 2017, Galvez joined in the second season of GMA Network singing competition show The Clash.
| Stage | Song | Original artist | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One on One | "Orange Colored Sky" | Nat King Cole | October 5, 2018 | Won |
| Laban Kung Laban | "Nag-Iisa Na Naman" | KZ Tandingan | October 27, 2018 | Won |
| Pares Kontra Pares | "Never Too Much" | Luther Vandross | November 9, 2018 | Won |
| Isa Laban sa Lahat | "Doo Bi Doo" | Apo Hiking Society | November 16, 2018 | Safe |
| "Inseparable" | Natalie Cole | November 23, 2018 | Bottom 2 | |
| "Toxic" | Britney Spears | Eliminated |
Season 5
Galvez rose to prominence as a contestant in Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 5, where she became one of the Top 8 grand finalists.[4] Her performance of "Spain (I Can Recall)" by Al Jarreau during the grand finals garnered praise from both judges and audiences.[5]
| Stage | Song | Original artist | Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | "Labo" | KZ Tandingan | June 7, 2021 | 94.7%[6] | Won |
| Round 2 | "Call Me" | Blondie | June 8, 2021 | 96.3% | Won |
| "Aba Baba Boogie" | Bituin Escalante | June 9, 2021 | 96% | Won | |
| "(If You Can't Sing It) You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini)" | Ella Fitzgerald | June 10, 2021 | 95% | Won | |
| "Yugyugan Na" | P.O.T. | June 11, 2021 | 94% | Won | |
| Face-Off Round | "Balut" | Katy de la Cruz | June 12, 2021 | 96% | Advance |
| "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" | Aretha Franklin | 96.3 % | |||
| Quarter-finals | "Time After Time" | Cyndi Lauper | August 6, 2021 | 93.3% | Advance |
| Grand finals | "Spain" | Al Jarreau | September 18, 2021 | 86.00% | Eliminated |
Duets
In this new version of Tawag ng Tanghalan, returning contenders sings but in a duet-style competition, Galvez and Jo Pasaron joined and having a duo name called: "Groove Avenue".
| Stage | Song | Original artist | Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Rounds | "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" | Aerosmith | June 28, 2023 | – | Advanced |
| Weekly Finals | "Believer" | Imagine Dragon | June 30, 2023 | 97% | Advanced to the Grand Finals |
| Ang Huling Tapatan (Grand Finals) | "Karakaraka" | Vice Ganda | July 1, 2023 | – | Finalist |
2022–2023: Spynatics
She also have a singing group called Spynatics, a group composed by Galvez, Kier, Jo Pasaron, Aylwina, Russel Solis, Zion Gamez, Joenard Labay and Herk Beato. They have two single titled "Ashes" featuring Katrina Velarde, Louis Tinawi and Emar De Guzman, released on January 28, 2022[7] and "Pag-Ibig this Christmas", released on December 15, 2023.[8]
Hosting and media work
Following her stint on Tawag ng Tanghalan, Galvez became a host for Showtime Online Ü, the digital companion show of It's Showtime and PGT Exclusives, the digital companion of Pilipinas Got Talent.[9] She has also hosted events, such as the Asinan Music and Arts Festival in Pangasinan.[10]
Personal life
In addition to her entertainment career, Galvez maintains her profession as a registered nurse, holding licenses both in the Philippines and the United States.[11]
Filmography
Television and web series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref! |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Voice Teens season 1 | Contestant | [12] |
| 2018 | The Clash season 2 | [13] | |
| 2021 | Tawag ng Tanghalan season 5 | Contestant / Grand Finalist | [14] |
| 2021–present | Showtime Online Ü | Host | [15] |
| 2023 | Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets | Contestant / Grand Finalist | [16] |
| 2025 | PGT Exclusives | Host | [17] |
Discography
Single
| Title | Release date | Composer(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Hindi Susuko" | October 15, 2020 | Simon Tan | [18] |
| "One Last Chance" | May 27, 2023 | Louis Tinawi | [19] |
| "One Last Chance (reimagined)" | July 11, 2024 | [20] |
References
- ^ "Lorraine Galvez on unexpected moments in her life this 2024 - PUSH TV". Push TV. ABS-CBN. December 27, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "WCC Ranked Top 6 Spot in the November 2022 Nurse Licensure Examination". World Citi Colleges. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Lorraine Galvez". Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 5". Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Lorraine Galvez impresses with Al Jarreau's "Spain"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ TNT 5: Lorraine Galvez at Anthony Castillo, nakuha ang spotlight!, retrieved June 7, 2021
- ^ "SPYNATICS, Katrina Velarde, Louis ..." Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "Pag-ibig this Christmas - song and lyrics by SPYNATICS, Bea ..." Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)". Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Wize Estabillo and Lorraine Galvez host Asinan Music and Arts Festival". Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Lorraine Galvez". Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "FULL LIST: 'Voice Teens PH' battle rounds results: Who's in, who's out?". Rappler. June 25, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "The Clash 2019: Lorraine Galvez - Clashers - GMA Entertainment". GMA Network. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Tawag Ng Tanghalan Season 5 Huling Tapatan". ABS-CBN. September 19, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ ""Showtime Online U," may bagong hosts sa kanilang ikapitong anibersaryo". ABS-CBN. August 27, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "Former "TNT" contestants team-up in "Tawag ng Tanghalan Duets"". ABS-CBN. May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (March 29, 2025). ""PGT Exclusives" hosts Wize and Lorraine test their friendship in this 'lying' challenge". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "Hindi Susuko Lorraine Galvez (inspired by The Clash)". GMA Network. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "One Last Chance - song and lyrics by Lorraine Galvez". Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "Lorraine Galvez - One Last Chance (Reimagined)". Retrieved June 13, 2025.