The Juans
Filipino pop rock band
The Juans
Origin Malolos, Bulacan Genres Years active 2013 (2013 ) –present Labels Believe MusicMembers
Carl Guevarra
Japs Mendoza
Chael Adriano
RJ Cruz
Past members
Jiad Arroyo
Jason de Mesa
Daniel Grospe
Joshua Coronel
The Juans (stylized in lowercase ) is a Filipino pop rock band based in Bulacan , Philippines.[ 1] It currently consists of lead vocalist and keyboardist Carl Guevarra, vocalist and lead guitarist Japs Mendoza, vocalist and bassist Chael Adriano, and vocalist and acoustic guitarist RJ Cruz.[ 2]
History
The Juans was initially categorized as a boy band , but the management team decided to recategorize them as a conventional band. Jiad Arroyo was a founding member, along with Daniel Grospe. Carl Guevarra, Jason de Mesa, and Japs Mendoza joined later.
The band was initially named at a coffee shop shortly after a One Direction concert, where the boys were mulling the British boy band's popularity. They were initially called the D’ Juans, after Juan De La Cruz.[ 3]
In 2018, The Juans announced the departure of three members, Jiad Arroyo, Jason De Mesa, and Daniel Grospe, as their contract with Viva Records is about to expire.[ 4]
Before they departed, the band, along with Viva Records, created a miniseries called "We Are The Juans". They had recorded the EP, "Umaga", before the three members left the band.[ 5] Not so long after, The Juans introduced their new members, RJ Cruz, Chael Adriano, and Joshua Coronel.
They released the single "Dulo" in October 2021.[ 6]
Their March 2022 album LIWANAG was their first effort with more than two members contributing songs.[ 7] The album, according to the band, took over a year to complete.[ 8]
By June 2022, the band announced the departure of drummer Joshua Coronel citing personal reasons.[ 9] [ 10]
It was revealed in October 2022 they were recording the theme song for the ABS-CBN series Tara, G! .[ 11]
Band members
Current members
Carl Guevarra (lead vocals, keyboards) (2013–present)
Japs Mendoza (vocals, lead guitar) (2013–present)
Chael Adriano (vocals, bass guitar) (2018–present)
RJ Cruz (vocals, acoustic guitar) (2018–present)
Jiad Arroyo (vocals, lead guitar)[ 12]
Jason De Mesa (vocals, bass guitar) (2013-2018)
Daniel Grospe (vocals, drums) (2013-2018)[ 13]
Joshua Coronel (drums) (2018-2022)
Discography
Extended plays
Album
Singles
Filmography
Music videos
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony
Year
Category
Nominee(s)/work(s)
Result
Ref.
Awit Award
2016
Performance by a Group
The Juans
Nominated
2017
Best Ballad Recording
"Nasayang Lang - The Juans"
Nominated
[ 33]
Myx Music Awards
2016
Favorite New Artist
The Juans
Nominated
2017
Favorite Group of the Year
Won
2018
Favorite Group of the Year
Nominated
Media Soundtrack of the Year
"Balisong - The Juans"
Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Music
2016
Dance Album of the Year
"The Juans - The Juans"
Nominated
[ 34]
Group/Duo of the Year
The Juans
Nominated
Wish Music Awards
2017
Wish Original Song of the Year
"Prom - The Juans"
Won
[ 35]
Best Wishclusive Performance by a Group/Duo
The Juans
Nominated
2018
Wish Pop Song of the Year
"Nasayang Lang - The Juans"
Nominated
[ 36]
2021
Best Quarantine Produced Song
"Manalangin - The Juans"
Won
[ 37]
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year
"Bakit ‘To Nangyari Sa’tin" with Janine Teñoso
Won
Wish Group of the Year
The Juans
Nominated
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year
"Hindi Tayo Pwede - The Juans"
Won
Wish Pop Song of the Year
"Sirang Plaka - The Juans"
Nominated
2022
Wish Ballad Song of The Year
"Pangalawang Bitaw - The Juans"
Won
[ 38]
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year
"Dulo - The Juans"
Won
Wish Group of The Year
The Juans
Nominated
References
^ "The Juans" . Viva Communications Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2020 .
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^ Abanes, Mariel (October 1, 2021), "Listen to Filipino band The Juans' romantic new song 'Anghel' " , NME , retrieved November 29, 2022
^ "The Juans aim to inspire on new album 'Liwanag' " , Manila Bulletin , March 17, 2022
^ Wang, Nickie (March 28, 2022), "The Juans continue to inspire listeners through new album 'Liwanag' " , Manila Standard , retrieved November 30, 2022
^ "Drummer Joshua Coronel leaves The Juans" . RAPPLER . 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2022-06-29 .
^ "The Juans drummer Joshua Coronel leaves the band "due to personal reasons and matters" " . NME . 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2022-06-29 .
^ "Darren Espanto, The Juans pull heartstrings as they perform 'Dulo' " , ABS-CBN News , October 30, 2022, retrieved November 29, 2022
^ Albert Bryan S. Alberido (August 3, 2015). " "The Juans" More Than Just A Boy Band" . Chikkaness Ave. Retrieved March 31, 2019 .
^ Baby A. Gill. "Meet The Juans" . Philstar Global. Retrieved March 31, 2019 .
^ "The Juans — Atin Ang Mundo [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . October 1, 2015.
^ "The Juans — Prom [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . February 15, 2016.
^ "The Juans — Binibini Sa MRT [Official Music Video] PHILPOP 2016" . YouTube . Viva Records . July 1, 2016.
^ "The Juans — Nasayang Lang [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . February 7, 2017.
^ "The Juans — Balisong (100 Tula Para Kay Stella) [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . July 8, 2017.
^ "The Juans — Istorya [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . December 8, 2017.
^ " 'Yan Tayo, Eh — The Juans (Squad Goals OST) [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . March 10, 2018.
^ "The Juans — Darkness Fell (Sid & Aya OST) [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . June 11, 2018.
^ "The Juans — Lumalapit [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . September 21, 2018.
^ "The Juans — Hindi Tayo Pwede [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . Viva Records . July 14, 2019.
^ "Hatid [Official Music Video]" . YouTube . The Juans. February 1, 2020.
^ "The Juans - Sirang Plaka (Official Music Video)" . YouTube . The Juans. March 20, 2020.
^ "The Juans - Manalangin (Official Music Video)" . YouTube . Viva Records . April 3, 2020.
^ "The Juans - BTNS (Official Music Video)" . YouTube . The Juans. September 5, 2020.
^ "The Juans - Pangalawang Bitaw (Official Music Video)" . YouTube . The Juans. January 29, 2021.
^ " "DULO" a short film by The Juans" . YouTube . The Juans. August 20, 2021.
^ "Anghel (Official Music Video) | The Juans" . YouTube . The Juans. August 20, 2021.
^ "The Juans - SABIK (Official Lyric Video)" . YouTube . The Juans. December 10, 2021.
^ "Tara G - The Juans (Music Video)" . YouTube . ABS-CBN Star Music. October 14, 2022.
^ "FFULL LIST: Nominees for Awit Awards 2017" . August 18, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2020 .
^ "LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – music" . October 25, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2020 .
^ "Full List: Winners of 2nd Wish 107.5 Music Awards (WMA)" . January 16, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2020 .
^ "Wish 107.5 announces Wish Music Awards 2018; List of nominees out now" . December 19, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2020 .
^ "SB19, Rico Blanco, Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, and more are nominated at the 6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards" . SB19, Rico Blanco, Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, and more are nominated at the 6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia . 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2021-01-05 .
^ "Full List of Winners of the 7th Wish Music Awards - SB19, Zild, Ben&Ben, Moira, and more (WMA)" . January 30, 2022.