JL Toreliza

JL
JL in January 2023
Born
John Lloyd Toreliza

(2001-09-17) 17 September 2001
Naic, Cavite, Philippines
EducationSenior high school graduate[1][2]
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • television personality
Years active2018–present
Agents
  • Star Hunt (2018–2020)
  • Star Magic (2020–present)
Musical career
GenresP-pop
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Member ofBGYO

John Lloyd Toreliza (born 17 September 2001), known professionally as JL Toreliza or simply JL, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and television personality. He is a member of the Filipino boy band BGYO.[3]

Before joining BGYO, Toreliza competed in the first season of The Clash in 2018.[4] He later trained under Star Hunt Academy and debuted with BGYO in January 2021. Toreliza co-wrote BGYO's debut single, "The Light", and received a composition credit for the group's collaboration with Keiko Necesario, "Runnin'".[A][5]

Toreliza made his theatre debut in 2023 as Rovic in Tabing Ilog: The Musical.[6] In 2026, he returned to The Clash franchise as a judge on its teen edition, The Clash Teens.[7]

Early life

Toreliza was born on September 17, 2001, and is from Naic, Cavite. He has a younger sister.[8] He grew up listening to Filipino balladeers and regularly sang songs by Erik Santos and Sarah Geronimo in karaoke sessions and singing competitions.[9][10]

He was a varsity volleyball player in school.[11] Toreliza was not initially trained as a dancer and later said that dance was outside his comfort zone when he auditioned for Star Hunt Academy.[12] He completed senior high school in 2024.[13]

Career

2018–2022: The Clash, Star Hunt Academy, and BGYO

Toreliza joined the first season of The Clash in 2018 and advanced to its initial field of contestants.[4]

Later in 2018, he was selected for the Star Hunt Academy programme and became part of the trainee group known as SHA Boys. Toreliza and the four other eventual BGYO members trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy, vocal coach Kitchy Molina, and dance coach Mickey Perz.[14][15] He said that he learned to dance during the programme.[16]

The trainees were introduced publicly during the pre-show of the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Big Night on August 3, 2019.[17] Toreliza debuted as a member of BGYO on January 29, 2021.[18]

On his birthday in September 2022, a digital billboard greeting for Toreliza was displayed in Seoul after he placed first in a fan-voting event organised by Idolpick.[19]

2023–present: Theatre, solo recordings, and television judging

In 2023, Toreliza made his stage debut as Rolando Victor "Rovic" Mercado in Tabing Ilog: The Musical, sharing the role with fellow BGYO member Akira Morishita.[6] The same year, Toreliza and Morishita released the collaboration single "Be Mine".[20]

Toreliza recorded "Uuwian" for the soundtrack of the Philippine adaptation of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim in 2024.[21]

In 2026, he appeared with BGYO in the GMA television drama Born to Shine.[22] That year, Toreliza became a judge on The Clash Teens, alongside Christian Bautista and Jillian Ward.[7] In an interview with Lifestyle.INQ, he said that televised competitions remained valuable because live performance could help young singers develop confidence and stage experience.[23] He also described his appointment as an unexpected return to the competition in which he had once participated.[24]

Artistry

Toreliza has cited Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez as musical influences.[25] His musical preferences include ballads, R&B, pop, and upbeat music.[26] Nylon Manila described Toreliza as BGYO's OPM-oriented balladeer and noted his soulful vocal style.[27]

Personal life

Toreliza has expressed interest in collaborating with Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, and BTS, and has named Jungkook and V among the performers he admires.[11] His recreational interests include volleyball, basketball, badminton, and table tennis.[8] He participated in basketball at the 2022 Star Magic All-Star Games.[28]

Discography

Collaboration singles

List of official collaboration singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"Be Mine"
(with Akira Morishita)		 2023 Be Mine - Single [20]

Soundtrack singles

List of official soundtracks singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"Uuwian" 2024 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? - Original Soundtrack [21]

Songwriting credits

Songwriting credits are adapted from Tidal, unless otherwise noted.

Toreliza's songwriting credits
Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2021 BGYO "The Light" The Light - Single
The Light		 Yes
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
 No
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
 [29]
BGYO
Keiko Necesario		 "Runnin'" Runnin' - Single No Keiko Necesario Yes
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
  • Keiko Necesario
 [30]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network Note(s) Ref.
2018 The Clash (season 1) Himself GMA Contestant [4]
2020-present ASAP ABS-CBN Performer
2024 It's Showtime Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids 2 Judge
2026 Born to Shine GMA Guest appearance [31]
The Clash Teens Judge [7]

Theatre

Year Title Role Network Note(s) Ref.
2023 Tabing Ilog: The Musical 2023 Rolando Victor "Rovic" Mercado PETA
Star Magic		 Toreliza played as "Rovic" in 12 out of 29 shows.[32] [6]

Documentary series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 One Dream: The BINI–BGYO Journey Himself 9 episodes telecast worldwide via MYX Global's Myx TV and on-demand via iWantTFC [33]

Online shows

Year Title Role Network Note(s) Ref.
2018 ArtisTambayan Himself GMA Episode 34 [34]
2020 SHA Trainees on Kumu Live Kumu 3 episodes per week [35]
2021 ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout iWantTFC YouTube Channel 9 episodes [33]
2022 BGYO JL on Kumu Live Kumu 3 episodes per week [35]

Notes

  1. ↑ "The track was part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo."

References

  1. ↑ Jhon Dave Cusipag (16 March 2022). "6 things you need to know about BGYO, the 'Aces of P-pop'". Newsen. Archived from the original on 23 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022 – via The Philippine Star.
  2. ↑ Felipe, MJ (7 June 2024). "BGYO, BINI members graduate from senior high school". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "10 Celebrities who lost TV talent shows but went on to become popular and successful". dailypedia.net. 9 October 2021. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 "'The Clash' reveals Top 62 clashers". tribune.net.ph. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  5. ↑ JL's Songwriting Credits, as follows:
  6. 1 2 3 Citations about Toreliza's stage debut:
  7. 1 2 3 Citations about Toreliza as a judge on The Clash Teens:
  8. 1 2 "P-POP BOY BAND: Things You Didn't Know About BGYO". pinoyparazzi.com. March 2021. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  9. ↑ Blayce Malaya (23 December 2021). "Everything You Need To Know About BGYO". whatalife.ph. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  10. ↑ Metro Style (17 September 2022). "BGYO's JL (Page 1) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  11. 1 2 Metro Style (17 September 2022). "BGYO's JL (Page 9) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  12. ↑ Metro Style (17 September 2022). "BGYO's JL (Page 4) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  13. ↑ Felipe, MJ (7 June 2024). "BGYO, BINI members graduate from senior high school". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  14. ↑ "뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상" [Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award]. News (in Korean). 19 March 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2022 – via TechWorld.
  15. ↑ Cupin, Bea (10 January 2021). "BINI, SHA Boys, and ABS-CBN's plans to be 'regional, global player'". Rappler. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  16. ↑ Metro Style (17 September 2022). "BGYO's JL (Page 5) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  17. ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann. "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  18. ↑ "BGYO BRINGS 'THE LIGHT' AS AN UPCOMING P-POP GROUP". philippinekpopconvention.com. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  19. ↑ 전효진 (17 September 2022). "BGYO JL, 생일 축하합니다 ('아이돌픽')" [BGYO JL, Happy Birthday ('Idol Pick')]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022 – via Naver.
  20. 1 2 "BGYO's Akira, JL team up for new single 'Be Mine'". ABS CBN News. 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  21. 1 2 "PH's 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' releases OST". ABS-CBN News. 5 April 2024.
  22. ↑ Javier, Kristian Eric (15 May 2026). "BGYO, excited sa first acting experience sa Born to Shine". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  23. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (June 2026). "'The Clash Teens' breaks the norms of singing contests". Lifestyle.INQ. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  24. ↑ Ramos, Jansen (17 May 2026). "BGYO JL, mixed emotions sa pagiging 'The Clash Teens' judge". GMA Entertainment (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  25. ↑ Liezel dela Cruz (15 March 2021). "Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams and trivia bits". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  26. ↑ Metro Style (17 September 2022). "BGYO's JL (Page 3) by Metro Style". metro.style. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  27. ↑ Ilagan, Elyse (11 February 2021). "Meet BGYO, P-pop's Breakout Boy Group". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  28. ↑ "Donny, "Showtime" fam lead teams for Star Magic All-Star Games; Daniel to play badminton". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. ABS-CBN Corporation. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  29. ↑ Nino Llanera (6 October 2021). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". myx.global. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  30. ↑ "Runnin' - Song Credits". Star Music. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2022 – via Tidal.
  31. ↑ Javier, Kristian Eric (15 May 2026). "BGYO, excited sa first acting experience sa Born to Shine". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  32. ↑ "'Tabing Ilog The Musical' Releases Cast Schedules". Theater Fans Manila. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  33. 1 2 "BGYO & BINI "One Dream: The Journey" New Series Airing on Weekly on MYX, Fan Interview Coming Soon with Your Questions". myx.global. 3 September 2021. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  34. ↑ "ArtisTambayan: Most embarrassing moment of JL Toreliza - Episode 34". Entertainment. 8 August 2018. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022 – via GMA.
  35. 1 2 "Digital: ABS-CBN stars, P-Pop idols flock to kumu, a #kumufied Kapamilya". Adobo Magazine. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
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