Gregory Lorenzana Jr. (born May 11, 1980), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino actor and singer who also a former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008–2010)
Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, releasing two independent albums in the Philippines.
As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (a.k.a. Star Circle) Batch 16, he was officially launched as a singer on ASAP 08 on August 17, 2008.
Guji's first major project was with ABS-CBN as an actor, starring him alongside Kaye Abad in the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, where Guji played the role of Rei, the "loveteam" partner of Pepper (Kaye Abad), gaining him initial acting notoriety in 2009.
On August 17, 2017, Guji signed an exclusive 5-year management contract with Viva Entertainment's Viva Artists Agency, after being managed by Star Magic for the past 9 years.
Guji continuously works in music and is often seen in Metro Manila's live music scene, singing with his project bands.
On September 27, 2017, Guji signed with Warner Music Philippines. His first single under Warner Music was scheduled for release in October 2017.
Theater + Theater Philippines Year Title RoleNotes2008 West Side Story Snowboy Stages Productions. Starring Christian Bautista, KarylleBelieve The Pop Musical ManilaStarring Keith Martin, Rahda, Isabelle Gonzales2009 Tales Of The Manuvu Oggasi Cultural Center of The Philippines, Ballet Philippines. Also starring Robert Seña. 2010 Legally Blonde The Musical Warner Huntington III Atlantis Productions. Also starring Nikki Gil, Nyoy Volante 2014 Grease The Musical Danny Zuko 9 Works Theatrical. Directed by Robbie Guevara. Also starring Tippy Dos Santos, Antoinette Taus
Filmography Television Year Title Role 2008 I Love Betty La Fea Himself / Ecomodel2009 Midnight DJ Paul Precious Hearts Presents: The Bud Brothers Series Reynaldo "Rei' Arambulo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook Lauro Your Song Presents: Someone To Love Troy Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart Aaron 2009-2011 ASAP 09 Himself/Performer2010 Your Song Presents: My Last Romance Raul Hair Is Your Moment Jason Abad Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? James2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Joseph Imortal Philemon Your Song Presents: Kim Jess I Dare You Himself/Kapamilya Challenger Regal Shocker: Salamin Raymond Cityscapes Guest Co-Host Wansapanataym: Christmas Caroline Charles Andrews2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Neil Wansapanataym: Witchy Mitch Arthur Cityscapes Guest Co-Host Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Eric Gonzales2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Mario May Isang Pangarap Himself The Voice of the Philippines Himself/Contestant (together with his sister Grace) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis2014 Moon of Desire Philip Wansapanataym: Perfecto Mr. Santos2015Dear MOR: The Macy and Alex StoryAlex Dream Dad Francis2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: GitaraJasonThe Wives Of House Number 2Travis The Greatest Love Gerald Samonte2017 My Dear Heart Young Albertus The Better Half Dindo Domingo2018Kalye WarsCocoy One Song Theo 2021 Almost Paradise Lester Cordero
Film Year Film Role2010 Paano Na Kaya Louie Babe, I Love You Jet Till My Heartaches End John 2011 Segunda Mano2012 Guni-Guni Javier Suddenly It's Magic Marvin 24/7 In Love Stefan2013 It Takes A Man And A Woman Carlo She's The One Mike2014 Filemon Mamon Bitukang Manok Benji2015 Silong GibJust The Way You AreProfessor Parker 2018 Squad GoalsProfessor Mandy Daluyong2019MariaBert
Music video appearances Year Music Video Artist2011 Kapitan Paraluman Halik byKamikazee2012 Tagpuan Huling Sayaw Kamikazee featuring Kyla For You Paraluman
Discography TitleRelease dateLabelSinglesGUJI - We Are (Single)October 20, 2017Warner Music PhilippinesWe AreGuji x Moophs - Paralyzed (Single)February 3, 2017Guji LorenzanaParalyzedVoices of Christmas AlbumNovember 2015BMBX RecordsAroundVoizboys - Fusion LP (Guji Lorenzana, JayR Siaboc, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez)May 2010Quantum Music, Distributed by Star Records PhilippinesTodo Na, SintaWithout Your Love - LP (Enhanced Compact Disc / AVCD)December 2007LuKas Music Philippines (Independent), Distributed by Synergy Music Corp. PhilippinesTagumpay, Kasalanan Ba?Guji Lorenzana - EP (CD Lite)October 2006Distributed by Ivory Records PhilippinesI'll Be Yours Forever*, Dahil Sa Iyo (Because of You)**Not Another Christmas Album 3 (Compilation)December 2006 Jam 88.3 Promotional Album Five Days More (CD Single)***November 2005 Immij Records USA Five Days More
* Ogie Alcasid first wrote and released "I'll Be Yours Forever" on his Better Man album, yet never became a single ** Keith Martin's popular hit song, "Because of You", which was covered several times by other Filipino artists, was re-made into a Tagalog version for the first time by Guji (entitled "Dahil Sa Iyo") *** "Five Days More" was released under the birth name of Guji, Gregory Lorenzana
Awards and nominations Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results2008Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Male Recording Artist "Tagumpay"Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist "Tagumpay"2009PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Male-New TV PersonalityPrecious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers2011Aliw AwardsBest Male Live Performer19 East2016FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActorSilong
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External links Official Website