Ralph Joseph Lim (born 8 November 1999), also known as R-Ji, is a Filipino singer, actor and model. He is the Waray-Waray representative of the P-pop group, Alamat.[1][2][3]
Ralph Joseph Lim | |
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| Birth name | Ralph Joseph Baleña Lim |
| Born | 8 November 1999 Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Member of | Alamat |
Early life
editLim was born on November 8, 1999, in Borongan, the capital city of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. At the age of 9, his father died, leaving his mother, Dolores Baleña-Lim, to financially support him. He studied at Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School and joined various school pageantry and talent competitions.[2]
He is Roman Catholic and formerly a member of the Neocatechumenal Way.[2]
Career
edit2020–present: Alamat
editLim started his musical career on November 5, 2020, when he was introduced to the public through the Alamat Facebook page as 'Trainee 6' with the codename 'Sangkay' ("Friend" in the Waray-Waray language). On February 14, 2021, after training for nine months, he debuted as an official member of Alamat with the name R-Ji in their debut single "kbye".[4][5]
The Alamat boy group was formed through PWEDE: The National Boyband Search by VIVA Artists Agency and Ninuno Media. It distinguishes itself as a multilingual and multiethnic boy band that sings in seven Philippine languages: Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Bikolano, and Waray-Waray.[3][6][7]
Acting career
editLim played a minor role in Jason Paul Laxamana's 2022 film Expensive Candy, featuring Julia Barretto and Carlo Aquino.[8][9]
Discography
editAs lead vocalist in the Pinoy boyband, he appeared in the following musical singles:
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
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| "Kbye" | 2021 | Non-album singles | [10] |
| "Kasmala" | Non-album singles | [11] | |
| "Porque" | Non-album singles | [12] | |
| "ABKD" | 2022 | Non-album singles | [13] |
| "Sa Panaginip Na Lang" | Non-album singles | [14] | |
| "Say U Love Me" | Pasulong | ||
| "Ily Ily" (with Lyca Gairanod) |
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| "Aswang" | |||
| "Maharani" | 2023 | ||
| "Gayuma" | |||
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| "Sandigan" | 2021 | Anitu OST | [15] |
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| "Tibay 'Yan" (with Iñigo Pascual) |
2021 | Coke Studio (Season 4) | [16] |
References
edit- ^ "Pinoy "k-pop" styled group ALAMAT sings verse in Waray about heartbreak". Waray News. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Ralph Joseph "Alamat R-Ji" Lim Biography". Peoplaid.com. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ a b Iza Iglesias (6 March 2021). "P-Pop group Alamat merges modern music, cultural heritage – The Manila Times". The Manila Times. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "ALAMAT - 'kbye' (Official M/V)". YouTube. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. (16 February 2021). "Alamat's 'kbye' music video screams 'Pinoy Pride' with rich Filipino imagery". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Salterio, Leah C. (28 February 2021). "New boy group Alamat launches debut single, sings in seven local languages". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (4 March 2021). "New Filipino boy band Alamat brings regional languages to the mainstream". Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ RJ Mataro (23 August 2022). "Julia Barretto considers 'Expensive Candy' her most daring project yet". lionheartv.net. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Salterio, Leah C. "Marjorie Barretto supports Julia's sexy turn in 'Expensive Candy'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "New P-pop Group "Alamat" make debut with self-written single "kbye"". bandwagon.asia. February 14, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "Barbie Almalbis' 'Scenes From Inside,' ALAMAT's 'Kasmala' set to drop Friday". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Alamat Sets Date for Latest Comeback "Porque"". myx.global. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "MUNDO MO ITO: ALAMAT'S ABKD ERA IS ALL ABOUT BELIEVING IN YOURSELF AND CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY". Nylon Manila. February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Llanera, Nino. "Alamat Releases New Track "Sa Panaginip Na Lang" and Lyric Video". MYX Global. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (August 9, 2021). "2nd issue of Pinoy comic book 'Anitu' out". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ COKE STUDIO ITODO MO BEAT MO: ALAMAT and Inigo Pascual - Tibay 'Yan (Official Lyric Video), June 12, 2021