Through music in the genres of pop, soul, and OPM, Moira Rachelle Bustamante Cruzado Dela Torre-Hernandez who is popular as Moira Dela Torre has gained international recognition. The Filipina singer, songwriter, and actress started her career making music covers before moving to join The Voice of the Philippines in 2013. At present, she is renowned for Love Me Instead, Titibo-tibo, and Malaya songs; 2 studio albums, 3 EPs and making of the soundtracks of films such as Camp Sawi and Love You to the Stars and Back.
While her career may have been of great success, the singer is known for pouring out her emotions through music majorly in English and Tagalog. This is because she pours different emotions into her music based on her past experiences that include depression, trauma, anorexia, hope.
How Old Is Moira Dela Torre?
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Moira is currently 31 years old. She was born in the Philippines on November 4, 1993, to Mike Cruzado and Raquel Bustamente.
At a young age, Moira’s parents were divorced and her mother was given custody of her. In a short while, her father tried to kidnap her which forced her and her mother to go into hiding in Olongapo.
Moira Torre Was Discovered When She Joined The Voice Of The Philippines
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Moira who is popular for her high pitched range was discovered at the age of 20 in 2013 when Moira joined the first season of The Voice of the Philippines when she was under Coach apl.de.ap. Soon after, she was evicted, but that was until she was noticeable.
In 2014, the singer released her very first independent single, Love Me Instead. 2 years later in 2016, her career expanded when she performed the soundtracks of films Camp Sawi and Love You to the Stars and Back.
Moira Dera Torre has throughout the years been involved in many music activities that include making singles, EPs, Album and performing on different stages as a singer. One of her most notable performances is in February 2018 when the Tapguan concert sold out in 4 days on its first night.
Apart from singing, she was also a Co-Host/performer at the 2007 All-Star Sunday Afternnos Party (ASAP) and was a judge at the 2019 Idol Philippines. She also voices Iningo’s sister in a 2020 movie titles Hayop Ka!
Notable Works of Moira Torre
Songs
- Mabagal (2020)
- Ikaw Pa Rin (2020)
- Paubaya (2020)
- Beautiful Scars (2019)
- Ikaw At Ako (2019)
- Titibo-Tibo (2018)
- Torete (2018)
- Tagpuan (2018)
- Before It Sinks In (2018)
- Tagu-Taguan (2018)
- We & Us (2018)
- Sundo (2018)
- Take Her to the Moon (2018)
- You Are My Sunshine (2018)
- Saglit (2018)
- Langit Lupa (2018)
- After Your Heart (2014)
- Wala Nang Kulang Pa (2014)
EPs
- Knots (2018)
- Lost in Translation (2016)
- Moira (2014)
Studio Albums
- Patawed (2020)
- Malawa (2018)
Awards and Honours of The Fillipines Singer
- 4x Wish Music Awards in the categories of Wish Ballad Song of the Year, Wishclusive Ballad Song of the Year, Wishclusive Viral Video of the Year and Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year (2021, 2020, and 2018).
- TAG Awards Chicago for Song of the Year (2020)
- PUSH Music Awards for PUSH Original Song of the Year (2019)
- 4x winner of PMPC Music Awards in the categories of Female Recording Artist of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Female Pop Artist of the Year and Album of the year (2019, 2018).
- 5x Myx Music Award for Mellow of the Year, Collaboration of the Year (2020, 2019, 2018).
- 3x MOR Pinoy Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration (2019, 2018)
- 7x Himig Handog Award for Best Song, Listener’s Choice Most Streamed Track, MOR Philippines’ Choice Award, MYX Choice for Best Video
- ONE Music PH’S Choice for Favourite Interpreter and Star Music’s Choice Award for Best Produced Track (2019 and 2017)
- 11x Awit Awards for Most Streamed Song, Most Streamed Artist, Favourite Record of the Year, Favourite Music Video of the Year, Favourite Collaboration Performance, Collaboration of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Album of the Year, and Performance by a Female Recording Artist (2020, 2019, and 2018)
Moira Dela Torre Is A Christian
This Fillipines singer and songwriter is a practising Christian who does not intend to impose her beliefs on others. Her interest in God makes her drive pleasure in writing and performing worship songs.
At many times, she shared her encounter with God and how she has received miracles in many ways. She also recounted how when she was still struggling to build a career and earn from it, it was God who made a way for her rent.
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The Filipinos Singer Suffered From Anorexia
One of the many things Moira had to endure in her life before fame was how she suffered from an eating disorder – anorexia!
She developed the disorder at the age of 12 and had to endure bullies for quite a while. However, she began to gain herself back and make the decision to build her body after she saw the tears of her mother.
Although a painful experience, it has equally shaped the life and career of Moira Dela Torre. It is one of the many experiences that inspire her music which has equally contributed to her being tagged as the queen of emotions.
Her Husband Wrote Some Of Her Songs
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Moira currently does not have a child but he’s been married to Jason Marvin Hernadez since January 2019. Hernandez is also a musician who co-writes some of Torre’s songs such as Ikaw at Ako. He also wrote Kabanata at a time they had a misunderstanding.
Before they became a couple, Jason and Moira were best friends who met at the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde at the time they were taking up music production.
