Gerard Salonga Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Career

Gerard Imutan Salonga is a distinguished Filipino conductor, composer, and arranger renowned for his versatile work across classical, film, and popular music.

He has carved out his own prominent career as founder of the FILharmoniKA orchestra and through leadership roles with major ensembles.

Widely recognized for conducting acclaimed film-in-concert productions and championing Filipino musical talent, Salonga is celebrated for bridging orchestral traditions with contemporary and cinematic repertoires on international stages.

Gerard Salonga
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Gerard Imutan Salonga
Stage Name:	Gerard Salonga
Born:	11 October 1973 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Manila, Philippines
Nationality:	Filipino
Parents:	Feliciano Genuino Salonga Jr., Maria Ligaya Alcantara Imutan
Siblings:	Lea Salonga, Shiela Salonga, Jeff Salonga
Spouse:	Divina Francisco (m. 2005)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Antonio and Carmen
Occupation:	Conductor, composer, arranger
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Gerard Imutan Salonga was born on 11 October 1973 in Manila, Philippines, to parents Feliciano Genuino Salonga Jr. and Maria Ligaya Alcantara Imutan. His siblings are Lea Salonga, Shiela Salonga, and Jeff Salonga.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Ateneo de Manila University in 1994 (summa cum laude) and earned a master’s degree from Berklee College of Music. His ethnicity is Filipino, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Gerard Imutan Salonga began his career early, performing as a young pianist and arranger, notably supporting his sister Lea Salonga.

After completing his education, he gained initial recognition through work in Philippine musical theatre and recordings, earning an Awit Award for Best Musical Arrangement. He co-founded the Global Studio Orchestra in 2005, which later became FILharmoniKA, serving as the in-house ensemble for major recording projects.

His career grew significantly with appointments as Music Director of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra (2012–2020) and Assistant Conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (2016–2018).

He has conducted prestigious orchestras worldwide, including the Sydney Symphony and Singapore Symphony, and led major film-in-concert series such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney productions.

Salonga received multiple Aliw Awards for Best Musical Director, Gawad Buhay Awards for musical theatre direction, and the TOYM Award in 2012.

Later, Salonga was appointed Resident Conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in 2019 and Music Director of the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth in 2021.

His sustained influence includes promoting Filipino musicians globally, innovative programming in film and pops concerts, and contributions that have elevated orchestral music’s accessibility and cultural impact in Asia and beyond.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gerardsalonga
• Facebook Handle: Gerard Salonga

Personal Life

Gerard Imutan Salonga married violinist Divina “DJ” Francisco in 2005 at Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Makati. The couple has two children, Antonio and Carmen.

He maintains a family-oriented lifestyle rooted in music, often collaborating professionally with relatives while residing in the Philippines and balancing international conducting commitments.

Filmography

• Ang Pamana: The Inheritance (2006)
• RPG Metanoia (2010)
• In the Name of Love (2011)
• All My Life (2004)

Net Worth

Gerard Imutan Salonga‘s estimated net worth is around $1 million USD. His primary income sources stem from his long-standing career as a conductor and music director with major orchestras, composing and arranging work, film concert productions, musical theatre direction, and leadership of FILharmoniKA.