X-Factor UK and The Voice of the Philippines contender Alisah Bonaobra on Monday, May 2, took it as a compliment that people only knew her because of her ability to sing high notes.
In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, she said, “I consider this statement as a compliment po, since hindi naman din po madali bumirit and hindi po lahat ng singers kaya bumirit.”
Bonaobra, however, has a lot to offer.
“But with RJA Productions, LLC po, we are still in the process of exploring different facets of my voice and also as an artist, I love challenging myself to do better lalo na po sa mga songs na minsan naiisip ko kung bagay ba sa akin,” the singer explained.
The music label is a San Francisco-based company founded by Rosabella Jao-Arribas that highlights the talents of local talents in Manila, Philippines.
“There is really no harm in trying and sinanay din po ako ng mother ko to be versatile na kahit anong songs po ang ibigay, go lang po,” she added.
Prior to becoming a second runner-up in The Voice of the Philippines season two and winning the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA), Bonaobra started her career by joining various singing competitions. She was best known for her rendition of Let it Go.
The singer did not expect that her career would be this successful. But her talent, which her mother honed, and now with the help of her label company.
“I can still remember how dedicated I am simula noong bata pa po ako until now na makatulong sa pamilya ko. Basta’t may makita po kami ni Mama na singing contest or videoke machine, sige lang po.
“Sinanay din po talaga kasi ako ni Mama na tanggalin ang hiya at matutong mag-perform ng maayos sa harap ng maraming tao. Kung ano man po ang mga na-experience ko ngayon, especially with RJA Productions na mga dream come true moments po talaga, it’s all beyond my imaginations noong mga panahon na nakikikanta pa po kami sa mall,” she shared.
Bonaobra continued, “Lahat po ng mga pinapangarap ko noon, unti-unti ko na po nararanasan ngayon, may mga pa-sobra pa po. With my wishes naman po; more successful life and business, I want to travel with my whole family, build my own Animal Sanctuary for neglected, abused, and stray animals, continue to share my blessings and talent with the world, world tour with RJA Productions, and many more.”
Recently, the singer released her latest single Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin composed by award-winning songwriter Cecile Azarcon-Inocentes.
She will also have an upcoming concert in November.
