MANILA, Philippines — Years after she was married, actress and “It’s Showtime” TV host Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon admitted to feeling like a new bride and honeymooner.
The multi-awarded singer wed fellow musician Yael Yuzon of Sponge Cola in 2014, in a heartfelt ceremony in Cavite, and the two are reliving that perfect day through a song that they recorded together.
“It was kind of nakaka-pressure recording with my husband, since you’re afraid to make a mistake, but it was a great experience!” smiled Karylle, adding that the song is part of Sponge Cola’s new EP.
The song, titled “Promise,” is actually an original composition by lead guitarist, Erwin “Armo” Armovit, who first played it during the couple’s wedding.
“I didn’t want the typical bridal march, so I had asked Armo if he could play something for me. We just told him to do what he wanted, and what he came up with was perfect!”
The song then was a simple instrumental, but in the EP, it takes on new form as Armo pens lyrics to the heartfelt single.
“My favorite part of being married to a musician is having a partner who fully supports me and understands what I go through. We’re from the same industry, though different genres, and we’re both very passionate about what we do.”
Today, Karylle and Yael are happily playing husband and wife, and have made a home for themselves in their one-bedroom condo. While she doesn’t want to disclose where they live, she did, however, offered a peek of what their home looks like at Shangri-La Plaza’s Urban Filipino Home Exhibit last 2017.
At the exhibit, Karylle joined fellow musician Jed Madela, fashion icon Rajo Laurel, and TV personalities Tintin and Julius Babao, among others, in designing a space that reflected their “passions and pursuits.”
Curating her favorite pieces from the mall, Karylle put together a modern, playful space that stood out with its fun, bright pops of color. It was a fitting reflection of the artist-owner.
“This is pretty much like our home. I love a bright, white space, so it feels maaliwalas,” shared Karylle, pointing to the neutral palette on the walls, gray denim couch, and white furnishings such as the modern coffee table and book shelving.
She punctuated the space using colorful local artwork, cushions that bear BenCab prints, and toys.
“At home, Yael has a ton of toys, so I mix and match that with some of our favorite books to decorate our tables and book shelves, so there’s a feeling of it being at least curated,” Karylle shared.
Along with toys that bring a touch of nostalgia, she also makes sure to display the family’s music albums, from Yael’s to her mom’s and her sister’s, Zia.
“Of course, we’re both artists and we believe in supporting local music, so we have a special rack for OPM,” she said.
“Overall, I like a home that looks like you can have fun in it. It’s relaxed and looks lived in, and not like a gallery space that’s too perfect that you’re afraid to sit down or move,” she chuckled. “For me, personally, I can’t have a tidy room. I want a space that feels like me, and which feels like home.”