Ogie Alcasid consummate balladeer whose songs dart right through the heart. Spanning a musical career that marks many highlights, he was introduced in 1988 with OctoArts International signing him and from then, he went all the way to become one of OPM's most consistent hitmakers. His debut album, which included the song "Nandito Ako", reached an unprecedented support from his listeners and spawned a number of hits, making it gold in a month's time. This was followed by a second equally successful effort. With the release of his third and fourth album, Ogie would solidify his status as a performer both on vinyl and concert.

Bound to be great sources of hits for him, Ogie achieved countless recognitions and awards with these records. For three consecutive years, he walked away with Awit Award's major nomination. In 1993, he was named the Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist for "Mahal Kita, Walang Iba" from his album "A Step Ahead". The following year, he took home the same award for "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" and in 1995, the Best Produced Record of the Year for "Bakit Ka Lumayo" both songs from his "On Air" album. In 1997, Ogie once more had a number one song with his version of the Boyfriend's hit "Salawahan". In 1998, Ogie celebrated his 10th year in showbiz with the release of his Greatest Hits compilation CD and a successful concert at the Music Museum. The greatest hits CD soon went Gold proving Ogie's drawing power even after a decade in the industry. In 1999, Ogie signed up with MCA Universal and recorded an album of revival and originals entitled "Now And Then". The album went gold and spawned a hit single entitled "Kung Mawawala Ka". Ogie won several awards for his efforts, such as Awit Awards Song of the Year and Best Ballad Recording among others. For the next two years, Ogie won more awards, most especially for his composition entitled "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw". The past year, Ogie has not only become a most sought after singer and hitmaking composer as well. His new album entitled "A Better Man", showcases Ogie as a songwriter, since 11 of the 12 cuts are his original composition. Just this year, two songs from the new album have become huge hits, "Ikaw Sana" and "Hanggang Ngayon" which he recorded as duet with Ms. Regine Velasquez. Followed by "OA Sa Hits Live" album which was recorded after h is successful sold out concert last October 4, 2002 at the Araneta Coliseum. Last June 8, 2003, he released his latest album under Viva Records entitled "Mga Kuwento Ng Pag-ibig" and just recently achieved a Gold Record Award for the same album.

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