Bruno Mars’ sister act takes the spotlight

MANILA, Philippines - Now, it’s the sisters’ time to shine.

After having had his share of the musical spotlight over the past years, award-winning singer-composer-producer Bruno Mars proudly applauds from the sidelines as he watches his four lovely sisters — who call themselves The Lylas — take their turn at conquering the music world with the release of their debut single Come Back.

For the talented half-Filipino, half-Puerto Rican/American siblings, it’s a fitting throwback that brings nostalgic memories of their music-filled childhood years.

Imagine growing up in a household where music echoes 24/7, where the air fills with the sound of lush vocal harmonies even before the crack of dawn.

Under the watchful eyes of their uncles — seasoned band musicians all — a motley group of kids get a taste of what it’s like to nurture musical genius.

That’s the kind of atmosphere that breeds musical superstars, and in the Hernandez household in particular, that intimate and homegrown musical tradition served as the catalyst for the unprecedented success of Peter Hernandez — better known in the global music scene as Bruno Mars.

But if he’s reaped his just rewards, what about his other “musical cohorts” who just as eagerly filled the Hernandez household with their silky-smooth voices and “diva-esque” antics?

Aside from being blessed with the same musical DNA, the sisters — Tiara, Tahiti, Presley and Jaime Kailani — are also gorgeous stunners.

These days, however, the promising sister act is deadset on pushing its latest single, Come Back, to the top of the charts as well as creating strong social media presence. Calling themselves The Lylas, which stands for Love You Like A Sister, the ladies have landed an eight-part, hour-long show to document the recording process for their first album.

Slated for airing over women’s network WE TV (www.wetv.com), the documentary series will chart the sisters’ eventful sojourn from Hawaii to L.A. — where they are currently staying and working together on their debut album.

The Lylas just released its first single and corresponding music video. The single is available for downloading on iTunes; the video is available on YouTube.

They are also finalizing plans to come to Manila within the year to promote their music.