Kris Lawrence

Kristoffer Lawrence Cadevida^{[fn 1]} (born September 1, 1982), commonly known as Kris Lawrence, is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter and actor.^[1]

Kris Lawrence
Lawrence in 2020
Background information
Birth name	Kristoffer Lawrence Cadevida[fn 1]
Born	(1982-09-01) September 1, 1982 (age 42) Los Angeles, California
Genres	R&B soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actor
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Star MCA GMA Universal

Early life and career

Lawrence was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was with Jay-R in the group First Impression from mid-1998 to early 2000. He won Search for the Star in a Million Season 3 in 2006. Lawrence's self-titled debut album was released in 2006, followed by Moments of Love in 2009 which mainly included covers of songs such as George Michael's "Careless Whisper", Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" and Christopher Cross's "I Will Take You Forever".

In 2010, he signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network and appeared on the variety show Party Pilipinas. On March 12, 2012, Lawrence signed to GMA Records along with three other artists. Having already made GMA (the Kapuso Network) his home network since early 2010, and now officially joining their roster in music, Lawrence has hinted at his wish for his songs to be used in different shows on GMA.

His third album, Spread the Love, was released in 2013 and his fourth album, Most Requested Playlist was released in 2015 under Universal Records.

Lawrence was commissioned by Daniel Padilla and co-owners to create ambient theme music for J Castles (dubbed "Disneyland of Tanauan") including instrumental and surrealistic soundscape with 3D soundtrack visual effects in each room. Jay Durias also requested Lawrence sing J Castles’ theme song, “Let There Be Lights”, and “Sky Full of Colors” at the fireworks finale of the park's launching.^[2]

Personal life

Lawrence was in a relationship with actress and model Katrina Halili with whom he has a daughter born in 2012 named Katie.^[3] They broke up in 2014.^[4] He then has a second child with a non-showbiz girlfriend born in 2019.^[5]

Lawrence has a younger sister, Laurie Cadevida, who played the Vietnamese woman lead role "Kim" on the North American Tour of Miss Saigon.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role
2025	It's Showtime	Himself / Guest Performer
2022	Masked Singer Pilipinas 2	Himself
2021	All-Out Sundays[6]	Himself / Guest Performer
2017	Eat Bulaga! Jackpot En Poy	Himself / Contestant
2016	Eat Bulaga!	Himself / Performer
2015	It's Showtime
2013–15	Sunday All Stars
2012	Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master	Himself / Guest
	Showbiz Central	Himself / Live Guest
2010	Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge	Challenger
	Diva	Himself / Guest
2010–2013	Party Pilipinas	Himself / Performer
2010	SOP
2007	Your Song I'd Rather (with Jasmine Trias)	Sid
2006–10, 2015–18; 2024	ASAP	Himself / Performer
2005–06	Search for the Star in a Million Season 3	Himself / Contestant

Discography

Studio albums

Release date	Title	Label
May 11, 2006	Kris Lawrence	Star Records
June 9, 2009	Moments of Love	MCA Music
January 1, 2013	Spread the Love	GMA Records
August 28, 2015	Most Requested Playlist	Universal Records

Compilation albums

Release date	Title	Label
2008	Telesine: The Greatest Movie and TV Theme Songs	Star Records
January 24, 2008	Love Life – Life Songs and Life Stories with Boy Abunda
December 12, 2007	Maging Sino Ka Man (Original Teleserye Soundtrack)
2007	Pinoy Biggie Hits Vol. 3
2007	Pinoy Biggie Hits Volume 2
2007	Pinoy Biggie Hits

Singles

• "Careless Whisper"
• "When I See You Smile"
• "Kung Malaya Lang Ako"
• "Paano"
• "Ikaw Pala"
• "Sabihin Mo Naman"
• "Isang Numero"
• "Isang Saglit"
• "Ako Nalang"
• "Torpe"
• "Anong Gusto Mo"
• "Just Tell Me You Love Me"

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee(s)/work(s)	Result	Ref.
Wish Music Awards	2018	Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year	"Versace on the Floor"	Nominated	[7]

Notes

1. Kris Lawrence is a United States citizen. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name (Protacio) as is the convention in the Philippines.