Morissette (singer)
A Filipino vocal powerhouse whose whistle-register prowess and theatrical flair earned her the title 'Asia's Phoenix.'
Born 1996 (age 30)·Filipino singer and songwriter·Birthday: June 2·Millennials
Biography
Morissette Amon emerged as a child prodigy in the Philippines, her staggering vocal range evident from her early teens. She first caught public attention as a runner-up on a television talent show, but it was her semi-final run on the first season of 'The Voice of the Philippines' that truly launched her into the national spotlight. Beyond singing competitions, she honed her stagecraft in musical theater, playing lead roles in local productions. Her career is defined by technical mastery—she is known for her controlled use of the whistle register, a rare and piercing high vocal technique—and emotional delivery in both powerful ballads and pop anthems. While building a strong catalog of original music, she has also become a sought-after performer for major events and television specials, representing a new generation of Filipino artists with world-class technical ability.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Morissette was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Morissette Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Morissette's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained national fame as a semi-finalist on the inaugural season of 'The Voice of the Philippines' in 2013.
- Released successful singles like 'Akin Ka Na Lang' and 'Throwback,' showcasing her vocal range and pop sensibility.
- Made her professional theatrical debut as Mitchie Torres in Repertory Philippines' staging of 'Camp Rock.'
- Has performed as a featured artist in major concerts and events alongside established Filipino and international stars.
Did You Know?
She is nicknamed 'Asia's Phoenix' by the press for her vocal abilities and rising career.
She began singing professionally at the age of 14 after joining the TV5 talent search 'Star Factor.'
She is a brand ambassador for several major companies in the Philippines.
She performed the Philippine national anthem at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
“Every note I sing is a letter to a feeling I need to understand.”
