Jaya biography philippines

Jaya refers to three recording artists:

1.) Jaya is known in the Philippines as the Queen of Soul or Soul Diva (Soul Goddess).

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Born Maria Luisa Ramsey on March 21, 1969 in Manila, Philippines, the name Jaya came from an American producer when he signed her to a record deal in the U.S. in 1989. Her mother is comedienne-singer (Queen of Comedy and Queen of Rock&Roll) Elizabeth Ramsey, who is of Afro-Jamaican.

She has three siblings: Ike, Anna, and Susan.

Biography

She started in show business at the age of 10 as a back-up dancer to her mother. At 13, Ramsey became the undefeated champion in the GMA-7 noon show, Student Canteen, and joined the Opera House.

Jaya biography philippines

Jaya started doing solo performances in 1982, using the name Louise Ramsey. (Louise was re-christened Jaya after she signed up a record deal in the US in 1989; the name came from her American producer).

Jaya barely knew her father.

He and her mother separated after a seven-year relationship. Jaya also was not able to fini