Ryan Cayabyab

About

Composer, singer, and TV personality known for his time as Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. He also served as a judge of Philippine Idol.

Before Fame

He attended the University of the Philippines to study business. While at school, he worked for a Philippine senator, who provided him with a scholarship to pursue a music degree.

Trivia

He spent almost 20 years teaching music at the University of the Philippines before embarking on a music career. In 2013, he received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Francis.

Family Life

After their mother died when he was six, he and his three siblings were raised by their father. He has two children with Emmy Punsalan.

Associated With

Throughout his career, he's performed for several world leaders including King Juan Carlos I of Spain and Bill Clinton.