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Shehyee performing during a mall show in Iloilo.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher John Rosales Ongkiko |
Born |
Mandaluyong, Philippines |
February 13, 1992
Genres | Pinoy hip hop, alternative hip hop, pop, OPM |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, musician, actor |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | FlipMusic Records Viva Records |
Associated acts |
Donnalyn Bartolome Nadine Lustre James Reid Yumi Lacsamana Thyro Ann Mateo |
Website | Shehyee on Facebook |
Christopher John Rosales Ongkiko (born February 13, 1992), who records under his stage name Shehyee, is a Filipino hip-hop recording artist and occasional actor from Mandaluyong, Philippines. He is best known for his 2013 hit singles Trip Lang and Inspirasyon. He first garnered recognition by participating and battling in the entertainment rap battle league in the Philippines entitled FlipTop: The First Filipino Rap Battle League for several years; his battles were uploaded in the social media video sharing site, YouTube that garnered millions of views and shares and went viral online. Shehyee and his notable friend Smugglaz extremely rose to fame by winning the Dos Por Dos Tournament of the said league by beating other great emceees. He later rose to prominence as a rapper, releasing several singles and an album.
Shehyee has also participated in acting, appearing in three films. He is known for his portrayal as "Piggy Gang" on the 2014 Filipino blockbuster teen film Talk Back and You're Dead starring together with James Reid and Nadine Lustre. Nowadays, Shehyee is one of the most notable local rapper in the Philippines.
Shehyee was born Christopher John Ongkiko and raised in Mandaluyong, Philippines on February 13, 1992. Ongkiko graduated high school in Jose Rizal University as an honor student. and attended San Beda College to study law. His brother Renzie Ongkiko, is a journalist and media personality in TV5.