Elha Mae Fronda Nympha (born April 16, 2004) is a Filipino singer who won the second season of The Voice Kids in 2015.[3] She started singing at the age of 3 and started joining a school competition at the age of 7, where she won a Rotary Club competition on Amaranth on February 18, 2014. At the age of 9, she auditioned for the first season of The Voice Kids but did not make it. In 2015, she auditioned for the second season, which she won.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
Elha Nympha | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Elha Mae Nympha |
| Born | April 16, 2004 Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, performer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | UMG Philippines (EMI)[1][2] |
Nympha won a recording contract with MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), a Universal Music Group company in 2015,[5] with her self-titled studio album, Elha, released on October 7, 2016, with the carrier singles "Susunduin", "Emotions", and "Love on Top".[10]
Nympha was a member of the all-female vocal group New Gen Divas together with Janine Berdin, Sheena Belarmino and Fana.
Early life
editShe lived at Kamuning, near EDSA, GMA Building and MRT-3 Kamuning station. She was selling banana cue to support herself and her family.[10] Her mother, Lucy noticed that Elha has a talent for singing.
Career
edit2015: The Voice Kids
editOn the blind auditions, she performed Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love". Coach Bamboo Mañalac pressed the button for her. She advanced to the sing-off round by winning the battles against Kate Campo and Paul Abellana. They sang "Your Love" by Alamid. She was picked until the live shows, and she was called second for the Top 4 together with Reynan del-anay, Esang de Torres and Sassa Dagdag. On her performance in the finale, Nympha received 42.16% of the votes, and won the season, giving Mañalac his first victory on the show.[11]
Performances
edit| Stage | Song | Original artist | Date | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "Vision of Love" | Mariah Carey | July 19, 2015 | 14.7 | 1 chair turned (Default to Team Bamboo Mañalac) |
| Battle Rounds | "Your Love" (vs. Kate Campo vs. Paul Abellana) |
Alamid | July 26, 2015 | 16.4 | Saved by Bamboo |
| Sing-offs | "Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?" | Gary Valenciano | August 15, 2015 | 21.6 | Saved by Bamboo |
| Live (Semifinals) | "You'll Never Walk Alone" | Rodgers and Hammerstein | August 22, 2015 | 23.6 | Saved by Public Vote |
| "Fame"/"What a Feeling" (vs. Zephanie Dimaranan vs. Esang de Torres) |
Irene Cara | July 19, 2015 | 14.7 | Saved by Public Vote | |
| Live (Finals) | "Narito" (with Jed Madela) |
Gary Valenciano | August 29, 2015 | 27.1 | Winner |
| "Emotions" | Mariah Carey | August 29, 2015 | 27.8 | ||
| "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin" | Martin Nievera | August 30, 2015 | 28.3 |
2016–present: International appearances, Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids, New Gen Divas
editIn 2016, she released her first album. In December 2016 she was a guest performer in the grand final of The Voice Kids Indonesia. Then in 2017, she took part in the first season of Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids. Nympha appeared during the second season of Steve Harvey's Little Big Shots where she performed Sia's "Chandelier". She also participated at the French version of Little Big Shots named Little Big Stars presented by Cyril Hanouna where she covered the same song.[12] In 2019, a girl group was formed called J.E.Z. where Nympha is a member of along with Janine Berdin and Zephanie. The group would take a hiatus in March 2020, but would reform in 2021 with the addition of Sheena Belarmino as a new member of the group and it would be rebranded to New Gen Divas. The reformed group debuted in April 2021, following Zephanie's return to ASAP, with Nympha representing the color blue in the said group.
In July 2022, Nympha was signed to UMG Philippines' newest label, Republic Records Philippines.
Discography
edit| Year | Album Title | Label | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Voice Kids Season 2 The Album | MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) | [13] |
| 2016 | Elha |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Show | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Voice Kids (Philippines season 2) | Contestant | |
| 2017 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Guest with YFSF Kids | |
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | ||
| Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 1) | Contestant | [14] | |
| The Voice Teens | Guest performer | [28] | |
| 2019 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Guest with Janine and Zephanie | [29] |
| 2019–present | ASAP | Performer (member of New Gen DIVAS) | [30] |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Notable Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 30th Awit Award | Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Universal Music Group Philippines announces re-launch of EMI Records Philippines". Universal Music Group. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara (February 6, 2024). "Universal Music Group Philippines announces relaunch of EMI Records Philippines with Hale, Dionela, CHNDTR, Gracenote, and more". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Cagape, Kristhoff. "Five young celebrities who already own a house". ABS-CBN Push.
- ^ "WATCH: Elha Nympha sings 'Emotions' on 'The Voice Kids' PH". Rappler. July 11, 2016. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Elha Nympha wins 'The Voice Kids Philippines 2'". Rappler. Sep 2, 2015. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
- ^ Ong, Wyatt; Tantuco, Vernise L. (Aug 31, 2015). "From the market to the stage: Elha Nympha's life-changing 'Voice Kids' victory". Rappler. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
- ^ "Manny Villar gives The Voice Kids winner Elha a new house". Politiko Luzon. Sep 29, 2015. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (Aug 30, 2015). "Elha Nympha wins the 'The Voice Kids' Season 2". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
- ^ Ganda, Umagang Kay (April 7, 2016). "What's 'Voice Kids' winner Elha doing these days?". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Asilo, Rito P. "There's more to singing than 'birit'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "Elha Nympha wins 'The Voice Kids Philippines 2'". RAPPLER. 2015-08-30. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Elha Nympha gets standing ovation in 'Little Big Stars' France". cnn. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ Asilo, Rito P. "Diamonds in the rough glitter in 'The Voice Kids 2' album". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha wows as Beyonce". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sharon Cuneta - Bituing Walang Ningning". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha wows anew as Meghan Trainor". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Andrew E - Humanap Ka Ng Panget". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "Elha Nympha shows off strong vocals as Chaka Khan in 'Your Face Kids'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sia - Titanium". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha becomes Dulce". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sam Smith - Stay With Me". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha mimics young Lea Salonga". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha amazes as Dolly Parton". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "WATCH: Elha wows judges as Tracy Chapman". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "'Your Face Kids': Elha belts out Mariah's 'Honey". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Jury, pinuri ang performance ni Elha as Ogie Alcasid". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids Finale: Elha Nympha as Luciano Pavarotti - La Donna E Mobile". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "WATCH: Elha Nympha in blind audition on 'The Voice Teens PH'". RAPPLER. 2017-06-04. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ Panoorin sina Elha, Janine, Sheena, at Zephanie ang ating New Gen Divas!, retrieved 2022-05-02 archived in Ghostarchive.org on 3 May 2022
- ^ Panoorin sina Elha, Janine, Sheena, at Zephanie ang ating New Gen Divas!, retrieved 2022-05-02 archived in Ghostarchive.org on 3 May 2022