Elha Nympha

Elha Mae Nympha (born April 16, 2004) is a Filipino singer who won the second season of The Voice Kids in 2015. She started singing at the age of 3 and started joining a school competition at the age of 7, where she won a rotary competition on Amaranth on February 18, 2014. At the age of 9, she auditioned for the first season of The Voice Kids but did not make it. In 2015, she tried her fate again and auditioned for the second season, which she won.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Elha Mae Nympha
Birth nameElha Mae Nympha
Born (2004-04-16) April 16, 2004
Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsMCA Music Inc.
Associated actsBamboo
(The Voice Kids coach)

Nympha won a recording contract with MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), a Universal Music Group company in 2015,[2] with her self-titled studio album, Elha, released on October 7, 2016, with the carrier singles "Susunduin", "Emotions", and "Love on Top".[7]

Nympha is a member of the girl group J.E.Z. together with Janine Berdin and Zephanie.

Early life

She lived at Kamuning, near EDSA, GMA Building and MRT-3 Kamuning station. She was selling banana cue as her business for herself and her family.[7] Her mom, Lucy Nympha, noticed that Elha has a talent for singing.

Career

2015: The Voice Kids

On the blind auditions, she performed Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love". Coach Bamboo Mañalac pressed the button for her. She advanced to the sing-off round by winning the battles against Kate Campo and Paul Abellana. They sang "Your Love" by Alamid. She was picked until the live shows, and she was called 2nd for the Top 4 together with Reynan, Esang and Sassa. On her performance in the finale, Nympha received at least 42.16% of the votes.

2016–present: Post-The Voice Kids

In 2016, she released her first album. In December 2016 she was a guest performer in the grand final of The Voice Kids Indonesia. Then In 2017, she took part in Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (season 1). Elha appeared during the second season of Steve Harvey's Little Big Shots where she performed Sia's "Chandelier". She also participated at the French version of Little Big Shots named Little Big Stars presented by Cyril Hanouna where she covered the same song. In 2019, a girl group was formed called J.E.Z. where Nympha is a member of along with Janine Berdin and Zephanie.

Discography

Year Album Title Label Check it out here
2015 The Voice Kids Season 2 The Album [8] MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) TVK2 The Album
2016 Elha MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) 'Elha' Album

Filmography

Year Show Role Ref
2015 The Voice Kids (Philippines season 2) as Herself
2017 Gandang Gabi Vice Guest with YFSF Kids

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Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest

Accolades

Year Award Category Notable Work Result
2017 30th Awit Award Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist Pending

References

  1. "WATCH: Elha Nympha sings 'Emotions' on 'The Voice Kids' PH". Rappler. July 11, 2016. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  2. "Elha Nympha wins 'The Voice Kids Philippines 2'". Rappler. Sep 2, 2015. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  3. Ong, Wyatt; Tantuco, Vernise L. (Aug 31, 2015). "From the market to the stage: Elha Nympha's life-changing 'Voice Kids' victory". Rappler. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  4. "Manny Villar gives The Voice Kids winner Elha a new house". Politiko Luzon. Sep 29, 2015. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  5. Cruz, Marinel R. (Aug 30, 2015). "Elha Nympha wins the 'The Voice Kids' Season 2". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  6. Ganda, Umagang Kay (April 7, 2016). "What's 'Voice Kids' winner Elha doing these days?". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  7. Asilo, Rito P. "There's more to singing than 'birit'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  8. Asilo, Rito P. "Diamonds in the rough glitter in 'The Voice Kids 2' album". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  9. "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha wows as Beyonce". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  10. "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sharon Cuneta - Bituing Walang Ningning". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  11. "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha wows anew as Meghan Trainor". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  12. "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Andrew E - Humanap Ka Ng Panget". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  13. "Elha Nympha shows off strong vocals as Chaka Khan in 'Your Face Kids'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  14. "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sia - Titanium". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  15. "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha becomes Dulce". ABS-CBN News.
  16. "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sam Smith - Stay With Me". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  17. "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha mimics young Lea Salonga". ABS-CBN News.
  18. "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha amazes as Dolly Parton". ABS-CBN News.
  19. "WATCH: Elha wows judges as Tracy Chapman". ABS-CBN News.
  20. "'Your Face Kids': Elha belts out Mariah's 'Honey". ABS-CBN News.
  21. "Jury, pinuri ang performance ni Elha as Ogie Alcasid". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  22. "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids Finale: Elha Nympha as Luciano Pavarotti - La Donna E Mobile". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
Preceded by
Lyca Gairanod
The Voice of the Philippines
Winner

2015
Succeeded by
Joshua Oliveros
Preceded by
Lyca Gairanod
The Voice of the Philippines Kids
Winner

2015
Succeeded by
Joshua Oliveros
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