In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Lobrigas, the birth surname or paternal family name is Tandingan, and the marital name is Monterde.
This article is about the singer. For her self-titled album, see KZ Tandingan (album).
KZ Tandingan
Tandingan in 2019
Background information
Birth name
Kristine Zhenie Lobrigas Tandingan
Born
(1992-03-11) March 11, 1992 (age 32) Digos, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Genres
Acoustic jazz
pop
R&B
Occupation(s)
Singer
rapper
Years active
2012–present
Labels
Star Music
Spouse(s)
TJ Monterde
(m. 2020)
Musical artist
Kristine Zhenie Lobrigas "KZ" Tandingan-Monterde[1] (born March 11, 1992) is a Filipino singer and rapper. She rose to prominence following her win on the first season of The X Factor Philippines in 2012.[2]
Hailed as "Asia's Soul Supreme" by various media outlets,[3][4][5][6] Tandingan is recognized as one of her generation’s most celebrated Filipino artists.[7] She has been honored with various accolades and recognitions including 7 Awit Awards, 3 Wish 107.5 Music Awards and 2 Myx Music Awards. She achieved international acclaim after participating in the most popular reality TV singing competition in China, Singer 2018.[8][9] The following year, she made history as the first Filipino artist to stage a sold-out solo concert in Dubai World Trade Center Arena.[10] In 2021, she recorded the first full Filipino Disney song Gabay for the film "Raya and the Last Dragon".[5][10] Tandingan is also among the most successful artists on Billboard's Philippine Top 20 chart,[11] scoring multiple hits and has reached Platinum status for her sophomore album, "Soul Supremacy".[12] As of 2022, her catalog has reached over 278 million all-time streams on Spotify, becoming one of the most streamed female artists in the country.[13]
In 2023, Tandingan served as one of the coaches for the fifth season of The Voice Kids,[14] and reprised her role in the third season of The Voice Teens.[15]
^Karen Valeza (October 8, 2012). "KZ wins 'The X Factor Philippines'". Yahoo! OMG! Philippines. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
^"KZ Tandingan wins 'X Factor PH'". ABS-CBN News. October 7, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
^"PHOTOS: Magandang Buhay with Asia's Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^"KZ Tandingan Drops New Soulful Track, 'Dito Ka Lang'". Wish FM 107.5. July 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^ ab"KZ Tandingan grateful to sing first Filipino Disney song". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^"KZ Tandingan moves beyond music". cnn. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^Manhit, Ann. "KZ Tandingan flexes mom's achievement". ABS-CBN Push. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^"KZ Tandingan bags top spot in this week's "Singer 2018" | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^"KZ Tandingan eliminated from Singer 2018". cnn. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^ ab"KZ Tandingan is 'fit for global stardom,' drops first international single". www.philstar.com. October 27, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^"KZ Tandingan and Iñigo Pascual 'Say Hello' to Collab Single by Zion Aquino: Listen". Billboard. November 30, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^Domingo, Danielle (October 22, 2021). "It's Time for KZ Tandingan to Shine in "11:59"". MYX Global. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^"1MX Spotlight: KZ Tandingan Signals 'Soul Supremacy II' with New Single "Dito Ka Lang" | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
^Wazzup.PH (February 27, 2023). "Bamboo, KZ, Martin Mentor Young Singers in "The Voice Kids" Premiere This Weekend". Wazzup.PH. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
^"Bamboo, KZ, and Martin ready to find the next Gen Z champ of "The Voice Teens"". ABS-CBN Corporate. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
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