Having crafted the mark of a certified love balladeer, Christian has really brought his Hands to Heaven…

His background deviates from the story of a dreamer who has to succeed through a major star search plum. His rise to fame did not have to come from a championship title. He lost to Erik Santos and Sheryn Regis was destiny's way of giving Christian an equally good opportunity. Warner Music Philippines signed him up and the luster behind his name came soon after. His self-titled album nearly hitting the quadruple platinum mark and his monster hit The Way You Look At Me has become an official love theme even among Indonesians. It was even apt for him to come up with a major concert at the Araneta Coliseum last March, a feat that is seldom expected of a neophyte.

His distinct voice has certainly captured the hearts of people—high school teens to collegians to adults. His string of hits has undoubtedly made him one of the country's premiere balladeers. Name his songs and everyone knows them—The Way You Look At Me, Hands To Heaven, Colour Everywhere, Kailanpama'y Ikaw, Kelan Kaya, So It's You. How about major recognitions from major award-giving bodies? Awit Awards and MTV Pilipinas were witness to Christian's artistry and bankability.