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Background information |
Birth name |
Julie Iris Fernandez |
Born |
Davao City, Philippines |
Genres |
Pop, Acoustic, OPM, Ballad |
Occupations |
Singer-songwriter |
Years active |
2003–present |
Labels |
Ivory Records (2003–2009) Star Records (2009–present) |
Associated acts |
MYMP (former acoustic band) |
Website |
www.juris.com.ph |
Biography
Fernandez was born on March 18, 1978 in Davao City, Philippines. She is the younger daughter of an engineer father, and an obstetrician-gynecologist mother. Her elder sister is also an obstetrician-gynecologist. She went to high school at the Ateneo de Davao University. She studied college at Miriam College in Manila, finishing Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is presently taking up a Master's degree at the Ateneo De Manila University.
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Fernandez started her recording career as the lead vocalist of the acoustic group MYMP in 2003. She was signed on Ivory Records together with her bandmates Chin Alcantara and Mike Manahan. Early in 2009, she became a regular performer on ABS-CBN's variety show ASAP, teaming up with Nina, Aiza Seguerra, Sitti, Richard Poon and Duncan Ramos to form a group called the "Sessionistas". In November 2009, it was announced that she will leave MYMP, and was planning to go solo. It was also stated that she has signed recording contract with Star Records. |