Justin (Filipino musician)
{{Short description|Filipino singer-songwriter, visual artist and creative director (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{family name hatnote|de Dios|}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Justin
| image = File:Justin at the Pagtatag! World Tour (cropped).jpg
| caption = Justin in 2023
| alt =
| birth_name = Justin de Dios
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|7|7}}{{Cite web |last1=Tuazon |first1=Nikko |date=2 February 2020 |title=SB19: The future of P-pop is here |url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/149094/sb19-a721-20200202-lfrm |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal}}
| birth_place = Malabon, Philippines
| alma mater = De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
| relatives =
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|Dancer|Songwriter|Creative Director|Director|CEO (Visar Society) }}
| awards =
| years_active = 2018–present
| signature =
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre = P-pop
| label = {{hlist|1Z Entertainment|Sony Music Philippines|ShowBT Entertainment (formerly)}}
| current_member_of = SB19
}}
}}
Justin de Dios (born July 7, 1998), known mononymously as Justin, is a Filipino performer, songwriter, visual artist and creative director. He is the main visual and lead vocalist of the Filipino boy band SB19, which debuted in 2018. The group's initial struggles gave way to sudden success after they went viral in 2019, and their discography includes the album Get in the Zone (2020) and two extended plays (EPs). As SB19's creative director, Justin has directed several of their music videos and spearheaded their 2021 online concert Back in the Zone.
Early life and education
Justin de Dios was born on July 7, 1998 and grew up in Malabon, Metro Manila. Before SB19 was formed, Justin was in a dance crew with future bandmate Josh.{{Cite web |last=Bergania |first=Twila |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Cosmo.ph Exclusive: SB19 On Their K-Pop Influences And Filipino Roots |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/cosmoph-exclusive-interview-sb19-a968-20191229-lfrm3 |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=Cosmopolitan Philippines}} In 2018, he graduated with honors from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde with a degree in Multimedia Arts.{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Jeff |date=December 13, 2022 |title=From obscurity to SB19 stardom: Justin's 'panalo' story |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/13/22/from-obscurity-to-sb19-stardom-justins-panalo-story |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News}}
Career
{{Main article|SB19}}
=2016–2020: Beginnings of SB19=
ShowBT Philippines, a subsidiary of Korean company ShowBT, was conducting a talent search which would ultimately lead to the formation of SB19.{{Cite web |last=Raj |first=Tanu I. |date=2021-08-02 |title=SB19: P-pop leading lights determined to do their fans proud and "live with a purpose" |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/music-interviews/sb19-p-pop-pagsibol-ep-2021-3008435 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=NME |language=en}} Justin had only been doing a ShowBT dance workshop, but ended up becoming one of their trainees after auditioning for multiple companies.{{Cite web |last=Estrebello |first=Fern |date=2020-02-20 |title=Meet SB19 Justin, the adorable bunso of the group |url=https://villagepipol.com/meet-sb19-justin-the-adorable-bunso-of-the-group/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Village Pipol |language=en-US}} The candidates went to a rigorous South Korean-style training camp, which included vocal and dance classes, physical training and "personality development". Justin was simultaneously studying for his college degree. He found it difficult balancing studying and training, and he sometimes had to skip training to work on his thesis and learn the choreography by himself afterwards. At one point, he almost dropped out of college; his brother later said he cried in his room over having to decide.{{Cite web |last=Vila |first=Alixandra Caole |date=March 15, 2020 |title=The phenomenal rise of SB19, Philippine answer to K-pop groups, who beat the odds to become home-grown idols |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3075058/phenomenal-rise-sb19-philippine-answer-k-pop-groups-who |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315070750/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3075058/phenomenal-rise-sb19-philippine-answer-k-pop-groups-who |archive-date=March 15, 2020 |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}} In 2016, the five members of SB19, include Justin, were selected.
On October 26, 2018, SB19 debuted with their single "Tilaluha" ({{Lit|Tearful}}). It was followed by their second single "Go Up". Their act was largely influenced by K-pop. Going by his mononym Justin, he is the band's sub-vocalists and creative director. The youngest member of the group,{{Cite web |last=Alumno |first=Lyn |date=September 7, 2022 |title=Justin De Dios Is P-Pop's Rising New Visionary As Proven By These Music Videos |url=https://nylonmanila.com/justin-de-dios-is-p-pops-rising-new-visionary-as-proven-by-these-music-videos/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=Nylon Manila}}{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2023 |title=SB19 to attend Asia Artist Awards 2023 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/events/18621/sb19-to-attend-asia-artist-awards-2023/photo |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=GMA Entertainment |language=en}} he has been dubbed their "visual", or most attractive member. In their first year, the band became disheartened because they received little attention. They were considering giving up on the band before their dance practice video for "Go Up" went viral in 2019, leading their leader Sejun (now Pablo) to call it their "redemption song". SB19 released a third single, "Alab (Burning)", before their debut studio album Get in the Zone came out on July 31, 2020. Get in the Zone was highly anticipated by their newfound fanbase, which was dubbed A'TIN (pronounced 'eighteen').{{Cite web |last=Panaligan |first=Jojo |date=July 31, 2020 |title=This is the day: SB19 finally drops debut album 'Get in the Zone' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/31/this-is-the-day-sb19-finally-drops-debut-album-get-in-the-zone/ |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}} Justin wrote and directed the animated music video of "Hanggang sa Huli" ({{Lit|Until the End}}), one of the album's tracks.
= 2021–2023: Wider success =
Justin made a cameo appearance in the music video for Filipino rapper Alex Bruce's song "Yakap", released on February 5, 2021, playing Bruce's crush.{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen A. |date=February 5, 2021 |title=WATCH: SB19 Justin debuts as music video actor in pre-Valentine treat 'Yakap' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/02/05/2075590/watch-sb19-justin-debuts-music-video-actor-pre-valentine-treat-yakap |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=The Philippine Star}}{{Cite web |last=Zinampan |first=Tristan |date=2021-02-05 |title=WATCH: SB19's Justin De Dios is Alex Bruce's dream guy in ‘Yakap’ music video |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/alex-bruce-yakap-music-video-sb19-justin-de-dios/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}} In March 2021, Justin storyboarded and directed the music video for SB19's single "What?".{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2021 |title=SB19 begins a new era with ‘What?’ music video |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2021/3/9/sb19-new-music-video-what.html?fbcid |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=CNN Philippines |language=en |archive-date=October 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015015825/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2021/3/9/sb19-new-music-video-what.html?fbcid |url-status=dead }} The group became the first Filipino act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award when they became a contender for the fan-voted category Top Social Artist. On July 22, 2021, SB19 released their first extended play (EP), Pagsibol ({{literal translation|Growth|Sprouting}}).{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Surej |date=2021-07-22 |title=Listen to SB19's highly anticipated six-track EP ‘Pagsibol’ |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/listen-to-sb19s-highly-anticipated-six-track-debut-ep-pagsibol-2999630 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=NME |language=en}} Justin later co-led the EP's merchandise campaign, offering input on artists Irmay Ledesma and Bea Zaragoza's designs.{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |date=January 15, 2022 |title=SB19 launches merchandise |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2022/01/15/2154075/sb19-launches-merchandise |access-date=2021-01-15 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en}} SB19 began August with their online concert Back in the Zone, which was so well-received that it led to a replay. Justin directed the concert and did a solo performance covering Coldplay's song "The Scientist".{{Cite web |last=Bodegon-Hikino |first=Kara |date=2021-08-02 |title=SB19 take fans BACK IN THE ZONE with second major online concert – gig report |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-back-in-the-zone-online-concert-showbt-black-star-entertainment-mona-gonzales-alex-bruce-4th-impact-pagsibol-ep-gig-report-review-2021 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=Bandwagon |language=en}}
In May 2022, Justin surpassed one million followers on the social media platform TikTok and shared an unreleased original song titled "Parellel Universe".{{Cite web |last=Robles |first=Renzneil |date=2022-05-26 |title=SB19 Justin mesmerizes fans with an original unreleased composition |url=https://villagepipol.com/sb19-justin-mesmerizes-fans-with-an-original-unreleased-composition/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Village Pipol |language=en-US}} In July, he and members of his friends and family started Visar Society, a business selling products with a "nature-like aesthetic".{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=July 7, 2023 |title=SB19 Justin Just Launched His Own Business, Which Lets Your Inner Artist Shine |url=https://nylonmanila.com/sb19-justin-business-visar-society/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=Nylon Manila}} He directed the music video for SB19's single "WYAT (Where You At)". The band's first world tour in late 2022 was named after the track.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2022 |title=LOOK: SB19 Announces WYAT World Tour Dates |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-announces-where-you-at-world-tour-dates/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615103344/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-announces-where-you-at-world-tour-dates/ |archive-date=June 15, 2023 |access-date=June 15, 2023 |website=Rappler |language=en-PH}} At the 2022 PPOP Awards, Justin was named Pop Main Visual of the Year.
On May 19, 2023, SB19 released "Gento",{{Cite web |last=Basbas |first=Franchesca Judine |date=May 19, 2023 |title=SB19 Find Gold in New Single 'Gento' |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-find-gold-in-new-single-gento-music-video-patatag-ep-release-comeback-sony-music-philippines-may-2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614152214/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-find-gold-in-new-single-gento-music-video-patatag-ep-release-comeback-sony-music-philippines-may-2023 |archive-date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=June 14, 2023 |website=Bandwagon |language=en-PH}} the lead single off their second EP Pagtatag! ({{Lit|Establishment}}).{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2023 |title=SB19 to Release New Single 'Gento' This May |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-to-release-new-single-gento-pagtatag-comeback-album-sony-music-showbt-p-pop-philippines-may-2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615112052/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-to-release-new-single-gento-pagtatag-comeback-album-sony-music-showbt-p-pop-philippines-may-2023 |archive-date=June 15, 2023 |access-date=June 15, 2023 |website=Bandwagon |language=en-PH}} The song was a commercial success,{{Cite news |last=Policarpio |first=Allan |date=July 18, 2023 |title=Stell on SB19's 'Nerve-wracking' Leap to Self-manage Career: If Not Now, When? |language=en-PH |newspaper=Inquirer |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/509649/stell-on-sb19s-nerve-wracking-leap-to-self-manage-career-if-not-now-when |url-status=live |access-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805155538/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/509649/stell-on-sb19s-nerve-wracking-leap-to-self-manage-career-if-not-now-when |archive-date=August 5, 2023}} while its popularity on TikTok helped introduce SB19 to viewers in other countries, such as the United States.{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=May 31, 2023 |title=SB19's 'Gento' Is Taking over TikTok—as It Should |url=https://nylonmanila.com/sb19s-gento-is-taking-over-tiktok/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531090910/https://nylonmanila.com/sb19s-gento-is-taking-over-tiktok/ |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=August 5, 2023 |website=Nylon Manila |language=en-PH}}{{cite podcast |last=Violata |first=Annalyn |date=July 2, 2023 |title=Trending Ngayon: SB19's 'Gento', Taylor Swift's the Eras Tour, Team Australia's 59 Medals at Special Olympics |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/filipino/en/podcast-episode/trending-ngayon-sb19s-gento-taylor-swifts-the-eras-tour-team-australias-59-medals-at-special-olympics/b9tpie2nt |publisher=Special Broadcasting Service |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805162144/https://www.sbs.com.au/language/filipino/en/podcast-episode/trending-ngayon-sb19s-gento-taylor-swifts-the-eras-tour-team-australias-59-medals-at-special-olympics/b9tpie2nt |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |access-date=August 5, 2023 |language=tl |work=SBS Filipino |time=1:35 |quote=Trending ang 'Gento' dance challenge sa TikTok, hindi lamang para sa mga kapwang Pinoy at Pilipino celebrity, ganon din sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng mundo. Alam niyo ba na umabot na ito sa Amerika at iba’t ibang bahagi ng Asya at maging sa Aprika? |trans-quote=The 'Gento' dance challenge is trending on TikTok, not only for fellow Filipinos and Filipino celebrities but also in different parts of the world. Did you know it has reached America, parts of Asia, and even Africa?}} Pagtatag! was released on June 9.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Jashley Ann |date=June 13, 2023 |title=How SB19 ushered in a new era of music during 'PAGTATAG!' launch |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/17728/how-sb19-ushered-in-a-new-era-of-music-during-pagtatag-launch/photo |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=GMA Entertainment |language=en}} That month, SB19 became self-managed after they established the company 1Z Entertainment.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Jashley Ann |date=June 13, 2023 |title=SB19 unveils 1Z Entertainment's plans for the future |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/102417/sb19-unveils-1z-entertainments-plans-for-the-future/story |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=GMA Entertainment |language=en}}
= 2024–present: Solo debut =
Justin debuted as a solo artist on February 29, releasing his first single titled "surreal".
In 2024, Justin made his acting debut in the mystery teen drama Senior High as Jared, the prom date of Sanya (Gela Atayde).
Discography
{{Main|SB19 discography|List of songs recorded by SB19}}
= Songwriting credits =
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! rowspan="2" | Year ! rowspan="2" style="width:7.5em;"| Artist(s) ! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Song ! rowspan="2" style="width:7.5em;"| Album ! colspan="2" | Lyricist ! colspan="2" | Composer |
| Credited
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| rowspan="2" | 2024
| rowspan="2" | Justin | "Kaibigan" | {{n/a|Non-album singles}} | {{ya}} | {{n/a}} | {{ya}} | {{n/a}} |
| "Surreal"
| {{n/a|Non-album singles}} | {{ya}} | {{n/a}} | {{ya}} | {{n/a}} |
Videography
{{For|Justin's filmography with SB19|SB19 videography}}
= Television =
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Network ! class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| scope="row" rowspan="1" | 2024
| style="text-align:left" | Senior High | Jared | {{Cite web | date=January 11, 2024 | title=Justin De Dios' Acting Debut On 'Senior High' Leaves Us Wanting More | url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/justin-de-dios-acting-debut-senior-high/ | website=Nylon Manila | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/wgq4m | archive-date=April 25, 2025 | url-status=live | language=en-ph}} |
= As director =
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!Year ! style="width:12em;" |Title !Length ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" |2020
|"Hanggang sa Huli" |4:50 | align="center" |{{cite web |date=October 9, 2020 |title=[MV] SB19 - Hanggang Sa Huli |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S82NKEOVj50 |access-date=April 21, 2021 |publisher=SB19 Official |via=YouTube}} |
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| scope="row" |2021
|"What?" |5:23 | align="center" |{{cite web |date=March 9, 2021 |title=SB19 'What?' Official MV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAww-qrSnPs |access-date=April 21, 2021 |publisher=SB19 Official |via=YouTube}} |
| scope="row" |2022
|"WYAT (Where You At)" |4:53 | align="center" |{{cite web |date=2 September 2022 |title=SB19 'WYAT (Where You At)' Official Music Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIT2X9HWJLE |access-date=April 21, 2021 |publisher=SB19 Official |via=YouTube}} |
Live performances
{{Main|List of SB19 live performances}}
Awards and nominations
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by SB19}}
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|+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Nominee(s)/work(s) ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| rowspan="1" scope="row" align="center"| PPOP Awards
| align="center"| 2022 | scope="row" | Best Visual of the Year | align="center" | Justin | {{won}} |align="center"|{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Nick |date=December 15, 2022 |title=SB19, 4th Impact lead PPOP Awards 2022. Here are other big winners in TV, radio, public service |url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/825053-sb19-4th-impact-ppop-awards-2022-list?page=2 |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=Philstar Life}} |
|---|
| rowspan="1" scope="row" align="center"| Village Pipol Choice Award
| align="center"| 2023 | Male TikTok Face of the Year | align="center"|Justin | {{nom}} | rowspan="1" align="center"|{{Cite web|last=Robles|first=Renziel|date=March 20, 2023|title= 4th VP Choice Awards 2022: Complete lists|url=https://villagepipol.com/4th-vp-choice-awards-complete-list-of-winners/}} |
| rowspan="1" scope="row" | TAG Awards Chicago
| rowspan="1" align="center"|2023 | TAG 25 Under 25, Batch of 2023 Honorary Inductee |align="center"|Justin | {{won}} | rowspan="1" align="center"|{{Cite web|title=Full List Of Winners #TAGAwardsChicago2023|url=https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-list-of-95235874?l=de|access-date=December 25, 2023|via=website|language=en}} |
| rowspan="2" scope="row" align"center" | The Netizens Report
|2022 |Top 20 Most Significant and Influential Asian Celebrities | align="center" | Justin |align="center"|3rd |align="center"|{{Cite web |last=Cua |first=Aric John Sy |date=2022-12-01 |title=SB19's Justin de Dios 3rd in online poll |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/01/news/sb19s-justin-de-dios-3rd-in-online-poll/1868575 |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}} |
| align="center"|2023
|The Most Handsome Filipino in 2023 | align="center" | Justin | {{won}} |
References
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