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 placed second on 'Star Power' at age fifteen, then reached the semi-finals of 'The Voice of the Philippines' first season in 2013. Her vocal range spans four octaves, and she regularly demonstrates controlled whistle register notes in live performances. She played the lead role in the Philippine production of 'Miss Saigon' in 2024. Her original singles include 'Akin Ka Na Lang' (2018) and 'Phoenix' (2022), both charting in the Philippines. She has performed at the Araneta Coliseum and for Philippine presidential inaugurations. Morissette also appears as a coach on 'The Voice Generations' and judges on 'Idol Philippines.' She represents a generation of Filipino vocalists who combine technical precision with emotional delivery, balancing original music with high-profile event bookings.
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.”
