General Luna was an all-girl Filipino rock band. The lineup consisted of Nicole Laurel Asensio on vocals, Caren Mangaran on lead guitar, Audry Dionisio on rhythm guitar, Alex Montemayor on bass guitar, and Bea Lao on drums.

General Luna
Background information
OriginManila, Philippines
GenresOPM, rock
Years active2010–2013
LabelsWarner Music Philippines, Inc.
Past membersAlexis Montemayor
Audry Mae G. Dionisio
Bea Lao
Caren Tevanny K. Mangaran
Nicole Laurel Asensio

Nicole Laurel Asensio is "the daughter of singer Iwi Laurel, first cousin of actress Denise Laurel, niece of theater artist Cocoy Laurel, and granddaughter of famed opera singer Fides Cuyugan-Asensio."[1] She is also the granddaughter of singer Celia Diaz Laurel.[2] Asensio was the leading lady on Abra's song "Diwata". In 2014, Asensio announced that the group was currently inactive and that she would be pursuing a solo career.[citation needed]

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

  • General Luna (2010)
  • Different Corners (2012)

Singles edit

  • "Red Heaven"
  • "Nandito"
  • "Maria"
  • "Tila"
  • "Different Corners"
  • "Santa Baby"

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2010 NU Rock Awards Vocalist of the Year (for Nicole Laurel Asensio) Nominated

References edit

  1. ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (January 8, 2016). "Rocker Nicole Asensio showcases many facets of her talent in solo debut". www.interaksyon.com. Interaksyon. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  2. ^ Abunda, Boy (January 20, 2010). "Meet the new cast of Rent". philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved July 10, 2016.

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