Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino-Chinese singer, songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines.
He is a former member of the group U-Turn.
Early life Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His parents, Robert Poon (from Hong Kong) and Eva Huang (from Taiwan), are of Chinese descent. He has a sister named Eva Marie.
Career As a musician, Poon has performed in various lounges and bars across Metro Manila with his four-piece band, as well as in weddings. He used to regularly perform at Eastwood Central Plaza.
As a recording artist, he is known for covering standards and classic pop songs, including Filipino songs. He has also written songs, including "Lalala" which was performed by Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual for the soundtrack of their film Paano Kita Iibigin?.
Poon cites Harry Connick, Michael Bublé and Jose Mari Chan as having influenced his singing style.
Television Poon was one of the regular performers in the Sunday variety show ASAP (ABS-CBN channel 2). He was formerly part of the ASAP Sessionistas segment together with Sitti, Aiza Seguerra, Juris Fernandez, Duncan Ramos, Princess Velasco and Kean Cipriano.
Personal life Poon married Maricar Reyes on June 9, 2013, at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
Political views Poon is an outspoken supporter of 16th Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. During the 2016 elections, he stated his disdain for the Liberal Party's "Yellow control" in government. On social media, he has expressed support for United States president Donald Trump and skepticism of mainstream media.
Awards and nominations Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Results 2008 Aliw Awards Best Male Performer in Hotels, Bars and Music Lounges Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist "I'll Take Care of You" Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist "I'll Take Care of You" Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist "I'll Take Care of You" 2009Dangal ng Bayan AwardsBest Male Entertainer and Recording Artist1st Radio Music AwardsBreakthrough Artist of the Year2010Aliw AwardsBest Male Concert Performer
Discography With U-Turn
+ Albums Year Album details 2004 U-Turn"", Titik Pilipino, Retrieved October 17, 2010 Released: 2004 Label: VIVA 2005 By Request"", Titik Pilipino, Retrieved October 17, 2010 Released: 2005 Label: VIVA
+ Singles Year Title Album2004 "Hurting Inside"U-Turn "A Million Miles Away"2005 "Baby Come to Me"By Request "Drive" "For You" "I Finally Found Someone" "I'd Still Say Yes" "Make It Real" "Spend My Life with You" "To Love Again"
Solo albums Year Album details Certification 2007 I'll Take Care of You Released: December 2007 Re-release: September 19, 2008 (Platinum Edition)"MCA releases Platinum Edition of Richard Poon's debut album", pep.ph, Retrieved October 17, 2010 Label: MCA PARI: Platinum 2009 For You Released: March 29, 2009"Richard Poon releases sophomore album For You", pep.ph, Retrieved October 17, 2010 Label: MCA PARI: Gold"For You album reaches Gold by the PARI", pep.ph, Retrieved October 17, 2010 2010 I'll Be Seeing You Released: October 2010"Richard Poon releases third album ", odysseylive.net, Retrieved November 6, 2010 Label: MCA Gold 2012 The Crooner's Songbook: The Best of Richard Poon Label: MCA 2013 Legends Label: Universal 2014 The Crooner Sings Bacharach Label: Universal
Christmas albums Christmas With Richard Poon (2011)
Solo singles Year Title Album 2007 "I'll Take Care of You"I'll Take Care of You2008 "The Last Time" "Moon River" "Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko"2009 "Kumot at UnanFor You "You and I" "Kahit 'Di Mo Napapansin" 2010 "Panalangin" I'll Be Seeing You 2013 "Truly" Legends 2023 "Christmas Won't Be the Same Without You" "Tuloy Na Tuloy ang Pasko Crooner Carols
References
External links
Richard Poon's official webcast courtesy of Multiply.com