Aicelle Santos
| Aicelle Santos | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aicelle Anne Santos |
| Also known as | The Philippines "Ballad Princess" |
| Born | February 24, 1985 |
| Origin |
 Manila, Philippines
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| Genres | Pop, Soul, R&B, OPM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter, Pianist, Actress |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Labels | GMA Records |
Aicelle Anne Santos (born February 24, 1985) is a Filipino soul, R&B, pop, and jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress who first emerged in the Philippine music scene as a contestant in a nationwide search for the next best singer during the first season of ABS-CBN's Star In A Million. She has been known as the "First Undefeated Pinoy Pop Superstar", when she achieved eight straight wins in GMA Network's Pinoy Pop Superstar, and as the Philippines' "Ballad Princess."
At the age of six, Aicelle Santos or "AA" received abecedarian musical training at the St. Theresa's College Quezon City, and the University of the Philippines School of Music for Piano. The early training allowed Aicelle to indulge in her original dream to become a famous pianist. However, a shift in focus took place as she realized she would rather be a famous singer than be a known pianist. Aicelle's inspiration on the field came from Walt Disney's character Ariel from the movie The Little Mermaid. The movie's theme song "Part of Your World" was the first song Aicelle memorized, which she also performed during her elementary school programs.
While still at her first year of college at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Aicelle joined ABS-CBN's Season 1 of Star In A Million (2003), her first take on a nationwide televised singing competition. The competition opened many doors for Aicelle. Although she sometimes struggled, she eventually struck a balance between attending university and focusing on her blossoming singing career.
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