Kapuso Soul Balladeer Garrett Bolden is one of GMA's talented musicians.
Garrett grew up as a young boy in Olongapo City looking for his biological father, and his dreams.
His music journey helped him not just establish his career, but to also find his missing father. He said in a past interview with GMA Network, "I was able to meet my dad. Nagkakatotoo 'yung sinabi ko na mapapanood niya ako sa TV, mapapanood nila ako sa TV. So that was the turning point na nakilala ko 'yung real dad ko.”
Garrett has come a long way. He has found his voice, and his true identity. Now, he has bigger dreams for himself.
In July 2022, Garrett Bolden embarked on a new journey in his career as he earned a role as John Thomas in Miss Saigon's stage production in Guam. This was his first theater role and first major acting role.
In June 2023, nearly a year after his Miss Saigon stint, Garrett revealed he has been cast as one of the lead roles in Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical in Guam, where he is set to play Beast.
Get to know more about Garrett Bolden:
Garrett Bolden, dubbed as the Kapuso Soul Balladeer, is a 29-year-old singer-songwriter from Olongapo City. He started singing at 16 years old. He shared that he did not undergo proper training but instead his mom bought him CDs to listen to, which Garrett used as tools to explore singing.
Garrett Bolden was one of the Top 5 finalists in the first season of GMA Network's all-original singing competition The Clash.
GMA Music welcomed Garrett Bolden into its roster of talented musicians in a contract signing in October 2018.
Garrett Bolden made his debut on February 4, 2019, with his first single "Lilipad Na" under GMA Music. The song was written by Cholo Dela Cruz.
Garrett Bolden released his second single "Handa Na Maghintay" under GMA Music on August 5, 2019. The love song was composed by Rodel Buban, Jam Ruiz, and Vehnee Saturno together with Filscap Camp Isang Lahi.
Garrett Bolden released his first self-penned song "Our Love" under GMA Music on January 11, 2021. According to him, it is a song that relates how love is something that should not be taken for granted. "One should always cherish the time and the memories he or she shares with people they love."
Garrett Bolden's self-penned song "Our Love" is the official theme song of the GMA primetime series 'I Left My Heart in Sorsogon.'
Garrett Bolden was named New Male Recording Artist of the Year at the 11th PMPC Star Awards for Music, Awit Awards 2020's People's Choice Award -- Favorite New Male Artist, and Outstanding Achiever in the Music Industry at the 2020 Philippine Top Choice for Excellence.
On October 14, 2021, Garrett Bolden won his second Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Award for Male Pop Artist of the Year.
Currently, Garrett Bolden regularly sings for 'All-Out Sundays' as part of "Kingdom."
Garrett Bolden was one of the Kapuso singers who performed in GMA Network's 2021 Christmas Station ID theme song "Love Together, Hope Together."
Garrett Bolden is set to release a new song titled "Pwede Pa Ba" under GMA Music on January 28, 2022.
In July 2022, Garrett Bolden revealed that he will be part of the internationally-acclaimed stage musical, 'Miss Saigon,' for its Guam tour this September.
"I will be joining the cast of Miss Saigon in Guam. It's always been a dream of mine to venture into theatre and I know that joining Miss Saigon is one for the books. As a singer, I know that I would grow and learn more as I try new things in this career," Garrett Bolden shared.
In 'Miss Saigon,' Garrett Bolden bags the role of John Thomas, who is best friends with the male lead Chris Scott.
Garrett with his All-Out Sundays family.
Garrett Bolden celebrates his birthday on October 12, making him a Libra king.
Garrett Bolden ventured into acting and theater through his role as John Thomas in Miss Saigon - Guam.
Garrett got to meet Filipina-American singer Jessica Sanchez during her guest appearance on All-Out Sundays. He posted on Instagram, "I remember sitting in front of the TV watching every episode of American Idol ..and hearing you sing...You became an inspiration to me as a singer and made me go to the US to audition the following year! I prayed hard to meet you one day and I could not believe how nice you are. Thank you for visiting us and thank you for the music and inspiration you brought to our country! Hope to sing with you one day."
Garrett with the cast of Unang Hirit.
Garrett won the Outstanding Achiever in Entertainment and Music Industry from the Asian Top Choice Awards For Outstanding Achievers 2023.
He bagged one of the lead roles in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical" in Guam, where he is cast to play the Beast.