Thor (singer)

Biography

Born in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, he was a choirboy who began singing professionally at the age of nineteen. He finished his high school at Maryknoll High School of Panabo.

Musical career

He graduated from Ateneo de Davao University before trying his luck in Manila with his band, Extreme Mix, now known as Myxtreme. He has also provided backing vocals for artists such as Luke Mejares and Jay-R.

His debut album was released in 2004 by Evolution Music, distributed by Warner Music.

*Duets with Thor & Mccoy * was a regular feature on Wave 89.1 and tracks from this were collected for his second solo album Soul Obsessions: Duets With Thor.

He was a part of Satya Project, an R&B-Soul-Jazz band led by Marcos Sainz and Juan Galiardo. The band recorded their first album, Shine A Light, in Spain. He was able to perform as front act for David Foster at the Araneta, won an Awit Award in 2004 for Best Collaboration with Nina, and another award in 2005 for the cut Kasalanan Nga Ba?" as Best Theme Song for that year's MMFF.

As a backing vocalist, Thor worked with several musical bands for various television shows such as Gandang Gabi Vice.

Personal life

He is married to non-showbiz wife Mai Dulay, with his son, Mason.

Dulay is a graduate of Ateneo de Davao University.

2013: ''The Voice of the Philippines''

He auditioned for the first season of The Voice of the Philippines, which aired on ABS-CBN on Saturday, 15 June 2013. He sang "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston that had all four coaches offer him a place on their respective teams. He ultimately picked apl.de.ap to be his coach.

Performances/results

2014: ''Philpop 2014 and fourth studio album''

On 26 July 2014, Thor took part as an interpreter for the song entry titled "The Only One" written by Venelyn San Pedro at the third Philippine Popular Music Festival. On 30 January 2015, he released his fourth studio album titled "Master Of Soul" under ABS-CBN's Star Music. The music video for its carrier single is "Paano Ko Sasabihin" premiered on 25 January.

Discography

Studio album

References

References

1. "[https://web.archive.org/web/20130618191025/http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/artists/profile/eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3.html Thor Dulay Profile]", ''[[ABS-CBN]]'', 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013
2. Martinez-Belen, Crispina (2010) "[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/277339/three-gifted-artists-perk-up-360-nightly Three Gifted Artists Perk Up 360 Nightly]", ''[[Manila Bulletin]]'', 16 September 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2011
3. Libarios, Gabby (2007) "[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=29055&publicationSubCategoryId=70 Thor gets his big break]", ''[[The Philippine Star]]'', 23 November 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2011
4. (2008). "Shine A Light by Satya Project". CD Baby.
5. (15 June 2013). "THOR JOINS THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES; GETS FIRST 4-CHAIR TURN". Cornerstone Talents.
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9. Karen Valeza. (24 June 2013). "Experienced singers join 'The Voice of the Philippines'". [[Yahoo News#Yahoo Celebrity.
10. Miguel Dumaual. (3 August 2013). "4-chair turner Thor advances to 'Voice PH' live shows". [[ABS-CBN News]].
11. (31 January 2015). ""Master Of Soul" THOR Launches Newest Album!".
12. (25 January 2015). "THOR – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)". Cornerstone Talents YouTube Channel.
13. (4 February 2015). "THOR DULAY – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)". ABS-CBN Star Music's Official YouTube Channel.