In 2006, Jay R founded a recording studio and an independent record label, initially named JAYRS Music, which was later rebranded as Homeworkz Records.
16 Facts About Jay R
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Jay R released a Christmas album Christmas Away from Home, dedicated to his late uncle Reny.
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In early 2010, Jay R released Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics, an album featuring revivals of Original Pilipino Music love songs.
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Jay R recorded a song intended for release in Indonesia.
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Jay R appeared as a performer on the GMA network's musical variety show Party Pilipinas and served as the host of the Philippine adaptation of the dating game show Take Me Out.
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In 2014, after over a decade with GMA Network, Jay R transferred to ABS-CBN.
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Jay R made his debut on the network as a contestant on the impersonation competition Your Face Sounds Familiar, marking his first appearance on a reality show.
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Jay R was born on 1 February 1981, in Glendale, California.
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Jay R speaks fluent Tagalog and cites Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, and Gary Valenciano as musical influences during his youth.
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Jay R contributed as a featured artist, songwriter, and producer on Karylle's album, You Make Me Sing.
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Jay R described the studio as a cost-efficient and convenient space for recording, which he designed himself to resemble a modern bachelor pad.
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Jay R later starred in a feature film, Hari ng Sablay, released on November 30,2005.
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Jay R portrayed Azulan, a leader of the Bahaghari, who fancies Sang'gre Amihan.
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Jay R stated in an interview that Katya Santos was the one who recommended him to invest in this kind of business.
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Jay R is a commercial model for Bench Body, Atlas Shippers International, Techno Marine, Unisilver, Adidas, Skechers, and Calayan Surgicenter.
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On March 1,2020, Jay R married singer-actress Mica Javier in an outdoor ceremony at the Lind in Boracay, Malay, Aklan.