Jed Madela

Jed Madela (born July 14, 1980 in Iloilo, Philippines) is a Filipino singer. His hit songs as a solo artist include How Can I Fall, The Past, The Search is Over, and Love Always Finds a Way.

In 2005, he bested over 3,000 contestants from 52 countries to win the grand prize in the World Championships of Performing Arts.

There were six categories whereby Jed won the golds. For the pop category, he sang “I’m Your Angel.” For the original song category, meaning a composition from the singer’s home country, he did Martin Nievera’s old hit, “Be My Lady.” For Broadway (“Home”), pop duet (with Risa Navales, they sang (“Last Night of the World”), gospel (“Take Me Out of the Dark”), and for the final song that made him grand champion, it’s Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.”

He also brought home two Champion of the World plaques, one star trophy for the award Grand Champion of the World in the singing division and a huge diamond trophy for the most coveted Grand Champion Performer of the World.

He is a co-host and performer of ASAP Mania.

In late May 2007, his third album, entitled Only Human, was released.

Madela is just like everybody else. He loves eating chocolates and enjoys hanging out with friends. But this tenor can switch the source of his voice from his nose to mouth to diaphragm, something every good singer can do. His five-year training as the front man of the band Prime Council, honed his voice to perfection. He shared the stage with singer Aaliyah Parcs and Kulay’s former member Radha. The band’s gigs were mostly from Jed's hometown, Iloilo. Voice of Asia knocked on Jed’s door on 2003. He won the silver prize in the contest, and his big break came in the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA). He won major awards including the 2005 Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World, as he bested some 3,000 contestants. He fell in love and courted fellow singer Rachelle Ann Go. Unfortunately, Rachelle was rather happy in the arms of Christian Bautista. In Only Human, Jed shares the song “Narito” with Rachelle and collaborated with Gary Valenciano on “Hard Habit to Break.” The songs included Jed’s favorites. It has 17 tracks, four of which are originals and the rest are revivals (“Human,” “Tuyo Na’ng Damdamin” and Jed’s high-tone version of “The Impossible Dream”). This album is expected to turn gold on its first week of release and would be platinum after a few weeks. Jed also dreams to release an all-original album.

Madela will return to the 2008 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) not only as a judge but will also perform at the Universal CityWalk, Hollywood and Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles on July 19 to 27.