Christian Bautista
Bautista in 2007
Born	Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (1981-10-19)October 19, 1981 (age 44) Imus, Philippines
Occupations	Singer host model
Years active	2003–present
Agents	ABS-CBN (2003–2013) GMA Network (2013–present) NYMA (2023–present)
Works	Seediscography
Spouse	Kat Ramnani ​ (m. 2018)​
Musical career
Genres	OPM P-pop ballad
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Warner Music Philippines (2003–2009) Universal Records (2009–2025) Sony Music Philippines (2025–present)[1]
Website	christianbautistaonline.com
Musical artist

Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981)^[2] is a Filipino singer, host, and model. He was a finalist ofStar in a Million, aPhilippine reality show aired onABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. After the contest, he signed a recording contract withWarner Music Philippines^[3] and released his debut album,Christian Bautista. The multiplatinum album established his name as anOPM artist with notable songs such as "The Way You Look at Me" and "Hands to Heaven". The singer, dubbed "Asia's Romantic Balladeer",^[4] gained popularity not only in the Philippines but in other countries in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.^[3] He is currently an exclusive talent ofGMA Network.^[5]

Bautista has also collaborated with fellow Filipino singersNina,Sitti,Rachelle Ann Go,Sarah Geronimo,Sheryn Regis,Erik Santos andMark Bautista and once with Indonesian recording artistBunga Citra Lestari performing "Tetaplah Di Hatiku", theIndonesian version ofPlease Be Careful with My Heart following his success in Indonesia. Prior to his transfer to GMA Network, he regularly appeared in ABS-CBN's variety showASAP.

Bautista shotThe Kitchen Musical with fellow Stages talentKarylle and other Asian and Filipino talents in Singapore.

After being withABS-CBN for 10 years, Bautista transferred toGMA Network and signed a three-year exclusive contract on March 20, 2013.^[6][7][8]

Bautista renewed his contract with GMA Network on July 28, 2021.^[5]

Bautista was born inImus, Cavite, on October 19, 1981. He is the eldest of three siblings, sons of Josefa Rizalina and Ebert Bautista. He was a choir member in their church since he was seven years old.^{[citation needed]}

Bautista studied grade school and high school at International Christian Academy in Sucat, Paranaque, which also hailed other Filipino actors such asRyan Eigenmann,Geoff Eigenmann,Rico Yan andBilly Joe Crawford. He then took up landscape architecture at theUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was a table tennis varsity player during college before focusing on singing and entering showbiz.^[9]

Bautista gained popularity after becoming the first grand finalist on ABS-CBN's reality singing competition Star in a Million. Though placing only fourth overall, he quickly become one of the most popular contestants, and was offered a recording contract withWarner Music Philippines shortly after he was eliminated from the show.^[10][11][12] He released the single "The Way You Look at Me",^[13] in 2004 from his self-titled album.^[14][15]

Christian Bautista's "The Way You Look at Me"

30-second sample of Christian Bautista's first single taken from his debut albumChristian Bautista

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The song, penned by American composers Andrew Fromm and Keith Follese,^[11] received frequent airplay in Indonesian radio stations and Bautista became an instant hit overseas that record label Warner Indonesia decided to bring him there to perform for his growing Indonesian fanbase.

Completely, Christian Bautista's second album,^[11][12][16] received a Platinum Record Award on its first week of release in the Philippines.^[15] The album spawned the singles "Everything You Do", "Invincible", and "She Could Be", a song which was later covered byCorbin Bleu ofHigh School Musical fame. Completely has also reached platinum status in Indonesia.

A special edition of the albumCompletely, which combines Christian's English songs from his debut and second albums, was later launched in Singapore where "The Way You Look at Me" also topped local charts.^{[citation needed]}

In 2005,RCTI aired a musical special entitledCompletely: Christian Bautista where he performed with Indonesian artists 40-piece Magenta Orchestra,Andi Rianto,Krisdayanti andTiti DJ. In the same year, Bautista was cast as one of the leads inKampanerang Kuba, amusical fantasy television series broadcast byABS-CBN.^{[citation needed]}

Locally, he had endorsed brands such asBench clothing and body spray, St. Augustine School of Nursing,Smart Communications,Greenwich Pizza, Trumpets Musicademy, Bed Head products,Skechers, andSwatch watches.^{[citation needed]}

Bautista released his third major album,Just a Love Song... Christian Bautista Live! in 2006 also under theWarner Music Philippines.^{[11][12][17][18]} The album, the first live album by the singer, is mainly composed of covers of different old-time hit love songs and was recorded live in a Teatrino Bar inGreenhills with a small number of audience, which are mostly specially invited fans of the singer.^[19] Follow up to the success of the live album was the release of his very first live DVD under the same title in early 2007.

Bautista debuts as an actor on the big screen inRegal Entertainment's 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival entryMano Po 5: Gua Ai Di. In this film directed byJoel Lamangan and written by Abi Lam-Parayno, Dode Cruz and Andrew Paredes, Christian plays Timothy a.k.a. Felix Yan, an Asian pop star, providing support to the bankable love team ofAngel Locsin andRichard Gutierrez. The single "My Heart Has A Mind of Its Own" from"Completely" is used as one of the film's soundtrack.^{[citation needed]}

He launched a four-city tour in Indonesia on January 26 to February 2, 2007. The tour included visits inJakarta,Makassar,Surabaya, andBandung.^{[citation needed]}

In October 2007, he embarked a concert tour, Inspired, a one-night show in the Cuneta Astrodome with guest appearances byGary Valenciano, Tricia Amper Jimenez, Joni Villanueva andSam Milby.^{[citation needed]}

He collaborated withRachelle Ann Go on the song "Pag-ibig Na Kaya?", aFilipino version of "Perhaps Love" (originally sung by Howl & J), that was used in the KoreanovelaPrincess Hours, aired on ABS-CBN.^{[citation needed]}

Bautista re-releasedJust a Love Song...Live including a CD of differentChristmas songs.^{[citation needed]}

Bautista was included in the Valentine Concert on February 13, 2007, Ol 4 Luv, which was held at the Araneta Coliseum withRachelle Ann Go,Erik Santos andSarah Geronimo.^{[citation needed]}

Bautista's live album,Just a Love Song...Live!, sold close to Double Platinum following the release of the repackaged Christmas edition containing his rendition ofGary Valenciano's "Pasko Na Sinta Ko" as well as other Christmas songs.^{[citation needed]}

A musical talk show starring Bautista,The Christian Bautista Show, also aired on the Makisig Network. Bautista also won the award for Favorite Musical Artist Act at the first Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Philippines, held in 2008.^{[citation needed]}

Bautista has also participated in musical theatre. In 2008, he was cast by STAGES in the lead role of Tony in the Philippine production ofWest Side Story, staged at the Meralco Theater from September to October 2008.^[20][21] The production also featured Karylle as one of the actresses portraying Maria.^[22]

In July 2008, Bautista's third studio albumCaptured was released. The album featuresbossa nova singerSitti.^{[citation needed]}

Early 2009, Bautista released his last single forCaptured, "Limutin Na Lang", which featured a music video containing compilation of his videos and pictures from his past albums/album tours.^{[citation needed]}

In 2009, Bautista released his very first compilation,The Platinum Collection. It would be his last album released underWarner Music Philippines.^{[citation needed]}

By early August 2009, Bautista had transferred toUniversal Records. His first project under the recording label featured 19 tracks and songs originally performed by the legendaryJose Mari Chan. The album,Romance Revisited, rose to the top of the charts immediately after its release. Bautista performed several duets in the album, with popular pop starsSarah Geronimo,Lani Misalucha andRegine Velasquez who early in her career also collaborated with Chan.^[23]

In November 2009, Bautista was a guest atSarah Geronimo's Record Breaker Concert where they sang their duet "Please Be Careful with My Heart".^[24]

In February 2010, Bautista appeared again inDahsyat, an Indonesian variety show from RCTI in Jakarta, where he performed a duet with Indonesian singerBunga Citra Lestari with anIndonesian version of "Please Be Careful with My Heart".

In November 2010, Bautista released his seventh overall album and first Christmas album under Universal Records, titledA Wonderful Christmas. On December 2, 2011, the album was certified Diamond byPARI.^{[citation needed]}

Bautista released his fifth studio album and seventh overall album,Outbound, in 2011. He also joined the cast of a musical drama series,Kitchen Musical, with Karylle, Thou Reyes, Art Acuna.^{[citation needed]}

During the first quarter of the year, theFirst Class: Outbound Expanded Edition album was launched. Together withKarylle, they received top billing at the Love & Laughter concert at the Resorts World on February 29. Bautista remained active onKitchen Musical for the 2012 season. In the third quarter of 2012, he was part of 10th anniversary special ofThe Way You Look at Me that celebrated his 10-year in the industry. Bautista was also featured on the seriesPrincess and I, which aired on ABS-CBN during 2012. Bautista's sixth studio album, and eighth full-lengthX-Plus was released in October 2012.^{[citation needed]}

In March 2013, Christian Bautista signed a three-year exclusive contract withGMA Network after months of rumors. He performed for the first time onParty Pilipinas on March 24, 2013, also marking the third anniversary of the show.^[6][7][8]

On September 20, 2023, Bautista performed in aduet withBunga Citra Lestari at Jakarta's Hotel Mulia. It was assisted by symphony orchestraTwilite with its conductorAddie MS.^[25]

In 2023, Bautista joined talent agency NYMA.^[26]

Bautista married his girlfriend, Kat Ramnani on November 17, 2018 at Tirtha Uluwatilu in Bali, Indonesia.^[27] The couple first met at a local award show but the two did not know each other. They started dating 5 years later. The couple celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary in 2024.^[28]

Trumpet's production ofThe Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe was Bautista's first big break. He earned raves from critics for his acting debut.

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