Aldin Agustin
Tenor
Production Sound Mixer
Birthday: March 1
Field Engineer
Quote that you live by: “If there's a problem, fix it and move on.”
Musical inspirations: Mac Ayres, Bruno Mars, Usher
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Easy” by Mac Ayres
Random fact about yourself: “I wake up 6 AM on the weekends.”
Alyssa Nicole Samson
Mezzo Soprano
Assistant Artistic Director
Birthday: January 19
Student (Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance, UBC)
Quote that you live by: “Always continue to do what you love because when you’re dedicated to what you love, time becomes irrelevant.”
Musical Inspirations: Isabel Leonard, Whitney Houston
Song That You Can Listen To Repeatedly: “When You Look Me In The Eyes” by The Jonas Brothers
Random Fact About Yourself: “I’m the shortest person in my program at UBC! Woohoo!”
Angelo Casiano
Tenor, Baritone
Birthday: July 18
Secondary School Educator
Quote that you live by: "Always do what you are afraid to do." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Musical inspirations: “I'M INSPIRED BY EVERYONE!”
Favourite song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi
Anna Francia
Alto, Mezzo Soprano
Birthday: January 18
Paralegal
Quote that you live by: “Never a failure, always a lesson.” - Rihanna
Musical inspirations: Bruno Mars, Sam Smith, Adele, Wings Vocal Collective
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Treasure” by Bruno Mars
Random fact about yourself: “I play Pokémon Go.”
Ardie James Guiang (A.J.)
Tenor, Baritone
Director of Marketing and Communications
Birthday: March 22
Registered Nurse
Quote that you live by: "Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem." - Lauryn Hill
Musical inspirations: Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Jeremy Passion, Jordan Fisher, Tori Kelly, JoJo, Sam Smith, Michael Jackson
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5
Random fact about yourself: “I have a fear of owls. They're terrifying.”
Arthur Akasaki
Bass
Birthday: February 15
Flight Attendant
Quote that you live by: “Always strive and prosper.”
Musical inspirations: Michael Jackson, Childish Gambino
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Shelter” by Porter Robinson
Random fact about yourself: “I’m family friends with the sushi chef who invented the California Roll.”
Brian Doe
Tenor
Birthday: February 19
Actor/Teacher
Quote that you live by: “Breathe. Air is good.”
Musical inspirations: Pentatonix, Ben Platt
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “What's Up Danger” by Blackway feat. Black Caviar
Random fact about yourself: “I once had a dream that a group of pigs kidnapped me and forced me to be their leader.”
Cecilia Federizon
Soprano
Internal Operations and Social Committee Manager
Birthday: November 10
Undergraduate Advisor
Quote that you live by: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.“
Musical inspirations: Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Salonga, Sierra Boggess
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Let’s be real, any Disney song.”
Random fact about yourself: “In the wizarding world, my wand is made of beech wood with a unicorn hair core, 10” and unbending flexibility.”
Krizia Danielle Saratan
Soprano
Birthday: July 16
Quote that you live by: "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." - Dolly Parton
Musical inspirations: Lea Salonga
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “I'm Coming Out” by Diana Ross
Denzel Ace Austria
Baritone
Birthday: April 20
Student (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Langara)
Quote that you live by: “No regrets.“
Musical inspirations: Musiq Soulchild, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Trey Songz
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Just Friends” by Musiq Soulchild
Elizer Erpilla
Tenor
Birthday: April 14
Student (Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy, UBC)
Quote that you live by: “Do your best and never stop learning.”
Musical inspirations: Adele, Sam Smith, John Legend, John Saga, Aldin Agustin, Jono Lee, Joey Laguio, Tony Araujo, Pukalika1 (YouTube), Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Holliday
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Lay Me Down” by Sam Smith
Random fact about yourself: “I noticed that most of my favourite movies involve cross-dressing: Mulan, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Big Momma's House.”
Jocelyn Francia
Soprano
Birthday: January 4
Student (Bachelor of Arts, UBC)
Quote that you live by: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Musical inspirations: Celine Dion
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Killing Me Softly” by The Fugees
Random fact about yourself: “I have no natural eyebrows.”
Jose-Carlos Laguio (Joey)
Bass
Technical Consultant
Birthday: November 25
Indie Game Developer
Quote that you live by: “Memento mori (Remember death).”
Musical inspirations: Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Kirk Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, Vulfpeck, Usher, Boyz II Men, Lawrence, Jeremy Soule, Boyz II Men, Sam Smith
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Me & You” by Lawrence
Random fact about yourself: “I can burp really loud.”
Jonathan Lee (Jono)
Tenor
Artistic Director
Birthday: August 26
Academic Advisor, Vocal Coach
Quote that you live by: "Music can change the world because it can change people" - Bono
Musical inspirations: Ben Platt, Pentatonix, Mariah Carey, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Joe Hisaishi
Favourite song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey
Random fact about yourself: “I was in 3 Vicks NyQuil commercials. One of them has over a million views on YouTube!”
Julius Francia
Tenor
Birthday: July 19
Secondary School Educator
Quote that you live by: "Live happy, healthy and holy."
Musical inspirations: Boyz II Men, Bruno Mars, Mac Ayres
Favourite song that you can listen to repeatedly: “I'll Never Break Your Heart” by Backstreet Boys
Kayla Charchuk
Mezzo Soprano/Alto
Birthday: March 16
Student (Peace & Conflict Studies/Political Science, Langara)
Quote that you live by: “One foot in front of the other will always keep you going, even if the going seems impossible.”
Musical inspirations: Ella Fitzgerald, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Phillipa Soo
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Everything Moves” by Bronze Radio Return
Random fact about yourself: “I have perfect pitch.”
Maria Isabelle Monay (Issa)
Soprano, Mezzo Soprano
Choreographer
Birthday: August 24
Retail Floor Manager
Quote that you live by: “Don’t tell people your plans; show them your results.”
Musical inspirations: Morissette Amon, Hyolyn, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Forever” by Chris Brown
Random fact about yourself: “If I was born a male, my parents would have named me Gregory John.”
Maricel Borbon
Soprano, Alto
Choreographer
Birthday: June 1
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Quote that you live by: “Fake it ‘til you make it.”
Musical inspirations: Morissette Amon
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” - Whitney Houston
Merlene Monay
Alto
Business and Communications Manager
Birthday: March 24
Materials Engineer
Quote that you live by: "Your crown has been bought and paid for. Put it on your head and wear it." - Dr. Maya Angelou
Musical inspirations: Aiza Seguerra, Lauryn Hill, Tori Kelly, Us The Duo, SHINee
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield
Random fact about yourself: “I can understand four Filipino dialects.“
Shawn James Salgadoe
Baritone, Bass
Creative Production Lead
Birthday: December 4
Student (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, UBC)
Quote that you live by: “Compared to nothing, is the best way to create.”
Musical Inspirations: Michael Jackson, Michael Buble, Billy Joel, John Mayer, Z. Randall Stroope, Mack Wilberg, Bryson Tiller, Kiana Lédé, and every possible boy band.
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson
Random fact about yourself: “I'm a Pixar fanatic.”
Shenette Salgadoe
Soprano
Image and Aesthetics Lead
Birthday: November 10
Secondary School Educator
Quote that you live by: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” - Mother Teresa
Musical inspirations: “Any pop diva or soul singer that ever lived; Beyonce.”
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: Any acoustic John Legend cover
Random fact about yourself: “I have a soft spot for chocolate and spicy tuna rolls. Separately obviously.“
Tiffany Rivera
Soprano, Alto
Birthday: August 19
Music Educator, Professional Singer
Quote that you live by: “Everything happens for a reason.“
Musical Inspirations: Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Lady Gaga, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac
Random fact about yourself: “I cannot live without cheese. The food, the silly rom coms, and jazz hands.”
Kristine Yna Borbon (Yna)
Soprano, Alto
Birthday: February 27
Student (St. Patrick’s Regional High School)
Quote that you live by: “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”
Musical inspirations: Tony Araujo, Gerda Blok-Wilson, Whitney Houston, Morisette Amon
Song that you can listen to repeatedly: “Shine” [Morissette Amon arrangement] by Regine Velasquez
Random fact about yourself: “My eyebrows are real.”
