15 Facts About Junji Arias

Anthony James Arias, better known for his stage name Junji Arias, is a Filipino singer, record producer, composer, and was the former vocalist and chief songwriter for the band, Excerpts and Velcro.

Junji Arias was one of the pioneers of the acoustic Rock alternative scene during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Junji Arias is musically versatile, playing a wide range of instruments, including the guitar, keyboards, and several percussion instruments.

Junji Arias auditioned for the first season of The Voice of the Philippines where he was able to join Sarah Geronimo's team.

Junji Arias was able to go to reach the team's final 6 before getting eliminated.

Junji Arias was born on August 5,1976, in Makati, Philippines to Atty.

Junji Arias is the nephew of renowned author, curator, jeweller, antiquities dealer and poet, Ramon Villegas.

Junji Arias started his education at Colegio San Agustin-Makati, but got into a lot of trouble growing up and went on to different high schools to finish, then to college at International Academy of Management and Economics, taking up a degree majoring in Management and Economics.

Junji Arias is married to French model and financial advisor, Anais Arias.

Junji Arias began his singing career as a solo act, at the age of 17, at Ka Freddies in Tagaytay in 1993 after being discovered by international folk star, Freddie Aguilar.

Junji Arias released his first album under Warner Music Philippines with the band Excerpts in 1999.

Junji Arias was able to collaborate with different artists, including Rachel Alejandro, Rico Blanco, Jay Durias, and Top Suzara.

Junji Arias composed, arranged and co-produced Geneva Cruz's album, "To Manila", which was released October 2013.

Junji Arias co-owned the now defunct iconic Bar and music venue Capone's Bistro with Jay Server together with Rivermaya's Rico Blanco, and Mark Escueta which ruled the Makati nightlife scene for several years in the 2000's.

Junji Arias was able to make Lea Salonga, Bamboo Manalac, and Sarah Geronimo turn their respective chairs.