Kristofer Lawrence Cadevida a.k.a. Kris Lawrence Cade to all Seach for Star in a Million fans
Was born in Los Angeles, California on Sept 1st 1982.
His father is Loreto Cadevida and his mom is Justina Protacio.
His younger sister, Laurie Cadevida, is currently with the North American Tour of Miss Saigon playing as Kim, a Vietnamese woman for almost three years now. Laurie is 21 years old.
Kristofer started playing piano at the age of 4. He studied at the Yamaha Music School in Los Angeles.
The music school told us that Kris is musically gifted. Kris was playing classical music continued for 8 years until he was 12. Yamaha wanted Kris to be a composer at the young age off 7, but Kris’ academic and athletic abilities did not allow the young musician to pursue other extra curricular activities due to time limitation. Kris pre school training was at Pinecrest School in Los Angeles. It is an elite school for talented children. Then went on to continue his elementary and high school at St. Genevieve Catholic School in San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles.
Kris’ academic abilities were rewarded with a lot of Principal Awards at St. Genevieve Elementary School. A consistent honor student and a very strong body, Kris’ interests in sports was very strong. He played football, basketball and volleyball in high school. He continued his musical interests while growing up with a lot of friends. He entertains the school whenever he has a chance. Everybody knows Kris as a talented musician. He plays the piano and sing at the same time. He also took dance lessons and is a very graceful dancer. He could dance in the likes of Usher and Justin Timberlake of N’Sync.
Kris’s talent in music cannot be ignored. In high school he competed at Talent Shows and Jayr, who was a year ahead of him, was his biggest competition. Kris and JayR eventually became friends and formed an all-male band, First Impression, with Kris and JayR as the band’s soloists. They travel to different states like Detroit and cities like San Francisco to play in college campuses.
Kris’ musical influence were Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Brian McKnight, James Ingram and some other R & B singers like Mario and of course our very own, Gary Valenciano.
After finishing high school at St Genevieve Catholic School, Kris enrolled at the California State University at Northridge. He auditioned at the university singing “Bring Him Home” from the famous musical “Les Miserables” Kris was granted California state-paid scholarship but the school wanted him to be an opera singer. Kris wanted to be a pop star, so he declined the scholarship. Instead, his Dad hired a guitar teacher per Kris’ request. After 3 months, he already know how to play guitar. Thanks to his piano training. He went on and continue singing, dancing and composing his own songs. He sang his first composition during his high school graduation where he entertained the graduating class and the parents with gusto.
At Star in a Million, Kris is known as Heart of R & B for his soulful renditions of songs of his choice.
A musically gifted person, and very friendly and cheerful musician, Kris volunteered at charitable organiziations in Los Angeles helping the poor and less fortunate with his friends who he grew up with.
Altough born in Los Angeles, Kris Lawrence is truly a Fil-Am Batangueno. Kris likes kare-kare, sinigang and of course, steak.
"Kris Lawrence is Search for the Star In A Million Season 2 Grand Champion!"
The search is finally over! The new star has been found! The Search for the Star in A Million Season 2 has found its Grand Champion in Kris Lawrence, the Heart of R&B. Out of thousands who auditioned, Kris bested 11 other contenders in the Champion’s League, even going on a one-on-one showdown in the final round with the very fierce Tata Villaroel.
It was a very close fight between the final 3, Kris, Tata and Jimmy Marquez. It was a lot of hard work and the three had to go through 3 rounds of tough competition. Round 1 was Choice Ko ‘To, where they got to sing a song of their personal choice. Round 2 was Duet with My Idol, the final 3 singing a special song with their favorite artist. And Round 3 found them in Bunutan at Biritan where Tata, Kris and Jimmy’s song choice was held in the fate of a fishbowl -- they had to draw lots and sing the song written on the piece of paper in their hands. The average score from each round then determined who are the 2 Hits and one who had to say good-bye to the Final Showdown.
Round 1 started with Jimmy singing his favorite song Sometime, Somewhere. Kris confidently sang Lately, a song he says that he knows by heart. Tata did Whitney Houston’s Didn’t We Almost Have It All and dedicated it to her first love. Round 2, Tata took the first slot this time singing Could We with idol Gary Valenciano. Kris dominated the stage next with Concert Queen Pops Fernandez with a romantic The Closer I Get To You. Jimmy and R&B crooner Ella Mae Saison ended the round with Whenever You Call. Round 3 was the deciding factor of the last two champs standing. Kris started the competition this time with How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, the song he hoped that he would draw. Jimmy did a very good version of the Power of Love while Tata truly delivered with Somewhere.
The Versatile Vocalist’s last song proved that she really deserved a spot in the last round, so Tata’s name was the first one called to the Hit Zone. Kris was prepared to say farewell to colleague Jimmy but got the shock of his life when his name was called next. Jimmy bid farewell to the competition with grace, giving Tata and Kris a very good fight. In Round 4, the two had to sing one song and sing the show’s official theme this season, Where No One Dares To Go by renowned composer Vehnee Saturno.
With his consistency and unique style in performing, the judges announce Kris as this season’s clear winner. Kris even went down on his knees when his name was called, in pure disbelief in his victory. Giving Tata a tight hug, Kris finally takes on his duty as Search for Star In A Million’s new champion and sings the theme again. Born and raised in the USA, Kris went back to the Philippines to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a singer. But he also confesses that with this competition he has found himself and his true home. He now joins the ranks of Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Rachelle Ann Go, Frenchie Dy and 2005 winner Jerome Sala. Aside from a recording deal with entertainment powerhouses Viva and ABS-CBN, Kris also takes home P1,000,000 in cash, a house and lot showcase plus other exciting prizes from the show’s sponsors.
Hey everyone...this is kris lawrence...i ove you guys so much. i wanna thank you all for your endless support...everytime i read your comments it always brings a smile to my face. i dont get to check my email very often, but ill try to reply to you guys as uch as i could. pls continue supporting me...i really need you guys...and i promise to give my best to you all. if anyone would like to come to the taping pls contact chrissie...and hell tell you where you can go. for the most part, the tapings are at abs at studio 10 every friday at 330. try to get there at 230 for good seats. once again thank you guys for all your support...love you guys.
