There is a notable grassroots campaign in the Philippines aimed at enhancing the visibility and appeal of the singer Morissette. Supporters are participating in organised activities on social media under the initiative ‘MORISSETTE Soars2025,’ where they share content, encourage tagging, and show their support to elevate her trending profile.
This movement has succeeded in making the ‘MORISSETTE Soars2025’ trend, achieving a significant rank among trending topics in the Philippines.
Morissette, whose full name is Johanne Morissette Daug Amon, has enjoyed a prominent career in the music industry, especially in the Philippines.
Here are some highlights from her career:
Early Recognition: Morissette earned early acclaim as a runner-up in TV5’s singing contest “Star Factor” at just 14 years old. Additionally, she made her stage debut in 2012, portraying Mitchie Torres in the Repertory Philippines’ staging of “Camp Rock: The Musical.”
The Voice of the Philippines: She became widely recognized after her participation in the inaugural season of ABS-CBN’s “The Voice of the Philippines” in 2013, where she finished as a semi-finalist. This exposure greatly advanced her career, demonstrating her vocal abilities, particularly her use of the whistle register.
Debut Album: In 2015, Morissette launched her eponymous debut album, which achieved Platinum certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. This album marked her official debut as a solo artist in the music scene.
Major Concerts and Tours: She held her first major solo concert, “Morissette,” at the Music Museum in Manila in 2016. In 2018, she kicked off her inaugural concert tour, “Morissette Is Made,” beginning at the Araneta Coliseum. She also collaborated with Christian Bautista and Erik Santos for the “Threelogy” tour in the United States in 2022.
Award Wins and Nominations: Morissette has garnered a variety of honors, including two Awit Awards, an Aliw Award, six PMPC Star Awards for Music, and an impressive total of 38 Wish 107.5 Music Awards, making her the artist with the highest number of wins at that event.
Cultural Impact: Known as “Asia’s Phoenix,” she has represented the Philippines at international occasions like the Asia Song Festival in both 2017 and 2018. In 2019, Disney selected her to perform “A Whole New World” for the Philippine release of the live-action “Aladdin.”
Notable Performances: She sang the Philippine national anthem at the Batasang Pambansa during the final State of the Nation Address delivered by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2021. Additionally, she marked her tenth year in the music industry with a virtual concert titled “Phoenix” on KTX in 2022.
Soundtrack Success: Her performance of “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” for the TV series “The Broken Marriage Vow” earned the “Best Theme Song or Title Theme” award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for the Philippines in 2022.
Recent Work: Morissette has demonstrated her versatility by releasing her first English-Bisaya song, “Undangon Ta Ni,” in 2022, and she has remained active in the music scene with ongoing releases and collaborations.
