Maria Lourdes Grace Valdivia Basabas-Alejandro,[1] better known as Lougee (pronounced "Loo-gee") (born October 24, 1984), is a Filipino singer and songwriter.
She is the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Mojofly and was a host of the popular noontime variety show, Eat Bulaga!.
Before becoming the second generation voice of Mojofly, Lougee was a member of Ryan Cayabyab's pop teen-group, Kaya, which released an album under BMG Records Pilipinas (now Sony-BMG Music Philippines) and one of her ex-groupmates was Pinoy Pop Superstar season 1 contestant Brenan Espartinez.
In 2002, the singer was already hitting the band circuit with her group Superlooj with members Bon Sundiang (Moonstar88), Kerwin Rossete and Joel Bohol.
The album defiantly reflected Lougee's style of songwriting and presence that jolted the band back to the local music scene with a new look and sound.
Lougee had also appeared in numerous music videos including "Sinta" by Sugarfree (2003), "I'll Be Yours Forever" by Guji Lorenzana (2006) and "Swimming Beach" by Parokya ni Edgar (2000).
in 2010 and their label in 2011, Lougee and the group decided to pursue an indie career as a result of the growing online community in the Philippines.
This career move was a huge gamble for Delara's future as the local music scene (during the time) was at an all-time low.
In early to mid-2015, the remaining members, with the help of Kiko Montecillo (keys) and Mark Gelbolingo (bass), renamed the band "Lougee" back to Mojofly.
In 2015, Mojofly began recording their fourth studio album at Yellow Room Music PH headed by Monty Macalino (vocalist of Mayonnaise (band)).
Lougee, and fellow Mojofly member Ali Alejandro co-hosted in the daily morning show Breakfast for one whole week in September 2006.