Emmanuelle realizes dream

MANILA, Philippines - Emmanuelle has what it takes to make it to this industry enchanting singing voice, pretty face, innate songwriting talent. However, unknown to many, she worked very hard to finally fulfill her dreams of having her own album  Universal Records’ latest release Emmanuelle.

“From the first time I auditioned in front of executives of Universal, it took me around four years to finally have my album released,” shares Emmanuelle. “Upon the advice of my management Cornerstone and the label, I had to undergo a series of voice lessons, learn to play instruments, write better songs and practice my Tagalog.”

These sacrifices, according to Emmanuelle, make the album extra special. Aside from being her first release, she feels that many stories are enveloped in the album.

The album’s carrier single Happy, a feel-good pop tune, was written by Emmanuelle when she was just 14.

“The inspiration for Happy? Well, one time, my best friend brought me home,” she says. “So, we tried to capture that in the music video with Ivan Dorschner.”

Emmanuelle penned songs like Dear Diary and Tonight. She also interpreted songs of Ito Rapadas (Sandali Lang) and Jude Gitamondoc (Sarap Mabuhay). She also has her rendition of God Gave Me You.

Aside from being a singer-songwriter, Emmanuelle is also a promising guitar player.

Yeng Constantino has a special duet with Emmanuelle in Manong Guard.

“Masaya talaga ako na nakasama ako sa album na ‘to,” admits Yeng. “I am extremely happy that Emmanuelle has been given this chance to record some songs that she wrote herself — dun sa aspect na yun, pareho kaming singer-songwriter.”

Emmanuelle is also available for download at www.mymusicstore.com.ph.