Zia Denise Marie Padilla Quizon (born September 23, 1991), known by her stage name Zia Quizon, is a Filipino singer-songwriter and recording artist. She began her career after being signed to PolyEast Records and releasing her self-titled debut album in 2011.

Zia Quizon
Birth nameZia Denise Marie Padilla Quizon
Born (1991-09-23) September 23, 1991 (age 33)
OriginManila, Philippines
GenresOPM, Pop, Acoustic Pop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2011–present
LabelsPolyEast

Biography

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Zia Denise Marie Padilla Quizon was born on September 23, 1991. She is the daughter of actor and comedian Dolphy Quizon and actress and singer Zsa Zsa Padilla. She was raised with her older half-sister Karylle and younger sister, Nicole.[1] She has seventeen half-siblings through her father's previous relationships.[2][3]

Career

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Quizon made her debut in October 2011 with an original song called "Ako Na Lang", which was written and produced by Jungee Marcelo. It was the first single from her self-titled debut album. The song was received well commercially and its music video peaked at No. 1 on Myx chart. She then released a second single called "Dear Lonely", written by Kiko Salazar.[4] Her self-titled debut album, Zia, consists of six tracks with three being original composition and the other being covers. She later received many awards for the work from the album including a "Favorite New Artist" award from Myx and a Gold Record Award from ASAP.[5]

On July 7, 2013, she announced that her second studio album be released and will contain mainly original composition than her previous album.[6] The first single from the album premiered on July 8 at My Only Radio FM radio station titled, "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?", the official theme song for the film of the same name. The song was written by Jungee Marcelo who also wrote her debut single.[7][8] The music video for the song was released on ABSstarcinema's YouTube channel on July 23. The video's plot features Quizon at a photo shoot session while being pursued by a man who works on set, played by Ramon Bautista who is also the author of the book which the film was based on.[9] The title of her second studio album was later announced to be "A Little Bit Of Lovin'" and was released digitally on July 18.[10][11] The album contains ten tracks as opposed to her debut album, with eighth original tracks and two covers of "Seven Nation Army" by American rock duo The White Stripes and "Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran" from Pinoy rock band Asin.[12] The carrier single "Pasakalye", premiered on July 16.[13]

Personal life

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Quizon went to De La Salle University.[14] On July 10, 2012, Quizon's father died at the age of 83.[15][16][17][18] She was in a relationship with Robin Nievera when they first dated in 2017. [19]

On March 4, 2019, Zia admitted suffering from Body dysmorphic disorder.[20] In August 2022, Pops Fernandez said Zia and Robin Nievera were still friends despite the breakup. On July 31, 2022, Zia revealed that she wed "Aleksa Rahul" in Serbia.[21]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011–present ASAP Herself Regular performer, member of ASAP Jambayan
2012 Sarah G. Live Herself Guest Performer
2012 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Herself Guest

Discography

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Year Album Title and Singles Released Recording Company PARI Certification
2011 Zia[22]
  • Ako Na Lang
  • Dear Lonely
*PolyEast EMI Gold
2013 A Little Bit Of Lovin'[23]
  • Katulad Ng Iba (Duet With Gloc 9)
  • Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo
  • Pasakalye
*PolyEast EMI

Awards

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  • 2012 – Gold Record Award for her Debut Album (ASAP)
  • 2012 – MYX Music Awards 2012: Favorite New Artist[24]
  • 2012 – Awit Award for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist "Ako Na Lang”
  • 2012 – Awit Award for Best Performance by A New Female Recording Artist "Ako Na Lang”
  • 2012 – Awit Award for Song of the Year "Ako Na Lang”
  • 2012 – Awit Award for Best Engineered Recording: “Simple Girl”
  • 2013 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards – Promising Female Singer/Performer[25]
  • 2014 – Awit Awards for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist – "Pasakalye" & Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play – "Bakit Di Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?"[26]

References

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  1. ^ "How Nicole came into Dolphy's life". ABS-CBN News. July 17, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "Zia Quizon". ASAP. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  3. ^ Belen, W.M. (September 23, 2011). "Zia Quizon–another beauty and brains enters showbiz". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  4. ^ "Home". Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  5. ^ "Awards". December 28, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  6. ^ "Zia unbound". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 7, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  7. ^ "Zia Quizon's new single #BakitHindikaCrushngCrushMo on Monday sa MOR 101.9!". Zinians Official Twitter page. July 6, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  8. ^ "Kim, Xian in 'Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?' trailer". ABS-CBN News. July 12, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  9. ^ "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo by Zia Quizon". ABSstarcinema's YouTube channel. July 23, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
  10. ^ "Hey guys the carrier single of @ziaquizon's A LITTLE OF LOVIN' will be out anytime this week. Hope you will support it. #PASAKALYE". PolyEastRecords' Twitter Page. July 15, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  11. ^ "Hey, guys! My new album is now available for digital download on iTunes & mymusicstore.com ! Hope you guys like it <3". Zia Quizon's Twitter page. July 20, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  12. ^ Valera, Miro (August 22, 2013). "ZIA QUIZON Gives "A Little Bit Of Lovin'" And More On 2nd Album!". MYX.PH. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  13. ^ "My new single "Pasakalye" will be playing on Magic 89.9... Right now!". Zia Quizon's Twitter Page. July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  14. ^ "Featured Singer: Zia Quizon". Geo Tayo. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  15. ^ "Dolphy passes away, says partner Zsa Zsa Padilla". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 10, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  16. ^ "Comedy King Dolphy passes away". The Philippine Star. July 10, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ Bunoan, Vladmir (July 10, 2012). "Dolphy is dead at 83". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
  18. ^ Jimenez, Fidel; Amanda Fernandez (July 10, 2012). "Curtains down for Dolphy at 83". GMA News. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
  19. ^ Hallare, Katrina (March 8, 2019). "Zia Quizon suffering from mental disorder, hurt for BF Robin Nievera's looks being ridiculed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  20. ^ Mendoza, Ruel (March 7, 2019). "Zia Quizon admits she has Body Dysmorphic Disorder". pep.ph. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  21. ^ Requintina, Robert (August 1, 2022). "JUST GOT MARRIED: Zia Quizon reveals husband". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  22. ^ "Zia Quizon, Zia". Phil Charts. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  23. ^ "A Little Bit Of Lovin' – MyMusicStore Philippines". MyMusicStore. July 20, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  24. ^ "Zia Quizon wins at MYX Music Awards; scores Gold for album". Manila Bulletin. March 20, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  25. ^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  26. ^ Delos Reyes, Jhon Kenneth (December 13, 2014). "Kilalanin Ang Mga Nagwagi Sa 27th Awit Awards!". MYX Philippines.
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