Nicole Laurel Asensio is an award winning Filipino Singer- Songwriter, often referred to as the "Schizoprano" because of her versatile vocals able to span many genres.
She grew up with training from both sides of the family. The Granddaughter of coloratura voice professor Fides Cuyugan-Asensio and Theatre artist Celia Diaz Laurel, Niece of actor Cocoy Laurel and Daughter of singer Iwi Laurel. As a child she sang for composer Schoenberg.
Being the rebel she is, she founded and toured with all female rock band General Luna i several countries with major brand endorsements as well as opened for international rock acts such as Mr. Big and Slash.
in 2014 she embarked on a solo career and released a self produced solo album entitled “Schizoprano” She has performed in London, Barcelona, Dubai, Doha, Shanghai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Maldives, U.S.A., Malaysia, Vietnam.
She signed with Warner Music Group and is currently writing, producing and recording her second solo album.