Sorsogon State College

Bulan Campus
Bulan Sorsogon

Art Appreciation
ARTISAN and ARTISAN

Maria Chen Chen De Leon February 19 2020

BS Entrepreneurship 1B

The story behind Heart Evangelista's soulful paintings

Alixandra Caole Vila (Philstar.com) - August 17, 2016 - 12:05pm

MANILA, Philippines — For Love Marie Ongpauco-Escudero it was both love and sadness that
rekindled her romance with painting.

As the artist recalled at her press launch of her Carry Your HeART exhibit at on August 16, she
has always had a knack for painting, but she never had the chance to let her creativity flourish,
until few years ago.

Strokes of sadness
"It was when I was going through...I was in this really sad stage of my life when I fought with
my parents and I started painting again. It was very therapeutic for me," she explained

Just like most artists, Love Marie saw painting as a way to deal with her own emotions,
transforming her vision into a tangible reality.

Creativity, like many things, is actually a delicate balance of nature and nurture, meaning it can
be destroyed or enhanced by external forces.
Big push
As soon as her husband Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero, who was then her boyfriend, noticed Love
Marie working on those brushes again, he encouraged her to get a bigger canvas.

"I was using small canvas then and he said, 'Why don't you get a bigger canvas and paint on
them, instead sa puro maliliit?" she recalled.

Being a supportive partner, Chiz got Love Marie her first big canvas. Since then, Love Marie's
creativity bloomed. Using oil as her medium, she played with her exquisite eye for detail and
soulful touch through broad strokes and swathes of vibrant color.

Putting it out there

In 2014, Love Marie decided to share her works by putting up her first painting exhibit at Art
Space of the Ayala Museum. Surprisingly, all her paintings were sold out within the day.

"I was pressured then. I did not want it to be so commercialized. Like people would think na
sold out kasi I am an artista. So when I found out na sold out medyo na-conscious talaga ako,"
she said.

READ: Why Heart Evangelista uses a different name in the art world

Just like everyone else who holds on to her dreams, Love Marie did not stop chasing stars.
Months later, she had another show at Galerie Joaquin in San Juan. And in 2015, she became
the first Filipina to put up a solo art exhibit at Chan Hampe Galleries in Singapore.

Fast forward to 2016, Love Marie has now extended her art, from canvas to dresses and
handbags. Next month, she is set to hold a "Carry Your HeART" exhibit at the Volkswagen
Showroom in Bonifacio Global City where some of her hand-painted luxury handbags will be
showcased to the public for the first time.
 Sorsogon State College
Bulan Campus
Bulan Sorsogon

Art Appreciation
ARTISAN and ARTISAN

Michelle M. Geocado February 19 2020

BS Entrepreneurship 1B

Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar is a popular Folk singer and composer. He is known as ”Freddie
Aguilar” in the Philippine music industry. He is one of the best musician-songwriters of the
Philippines because of his contribution hits such as Bayan Ko and Anak which gained him much
recognition. His onset to singing career and the label where he belong were unknown.

He was born on February 5, 1953, originating from Isabela, Philippines. At the age of 18, he left
his school and his family. He went to far away places without anything with him only favorite
instrument, his guitars. Being far from guardians, he fell into gambling and realized his mistakes
five years after. Because of that, his international song Anak was composed. He returned to his
family and asked forgiveness for his ignorance. His parents welcomed with open arms just like
the prodigal son in the story. Freddie and his father became closer after his father read the
lyrics of Anak and his father died afterwards. He studied Electrical Engineering at De Guzman
Institute of Technology though his father wanted him to become lawyer. But still, Freddie did
not finish the course. He married Josephine Quiepo in 1973. Maegan Aguilar is one of their
children and also a singer.

He entered Metro Manila Popular Music Festival completely unknown to people. But few
weeks after, he is considered as the best musician in Manila. Song such as Magdalena, Anak,
Bayan Ko brought him to such heights of popularity.

Freddie Aguilar - Bio, Albums, Songs and Lyrics The Story of Freddie AguilarFerdinand Pascual
Aguilar is a popular Folk singer and composer. He is known as ”Freddie Aguilar” in the
Philippine music industry. He is one of the best musician-songwriters of the Philippines because
of his contribution hits such as Bayan Ko and Anak which gained him much recognition. His
onset to singing career and the label where he belong were unknown.

He was born on February 5, 1953, originating from Isabela, Philippines. At the age of 18, he left
his school and his family. He went to far away places without anything with him only favorite
instrument, his guitars. Being far from guardians, he fell into gambling and realized his mistakes
five years after. Because of that, his international song Anak was composed. He returned to his
family and asked forgiveness for his ignorance. His parents welcomed with open arms just like
the prodigal son in the story. Freddie and his father became closer after his father read the
lyrics of Anak and his father died afterwards. He studied Electrical Engineering at De Guzman
Institute of Technology though his father wanted him to become lawyer. But still, Freddie did
not finish the course. He married Josephine Quiepo in 1973. Maegan Aguilar is one of their
children and also a singer.

He entered Metro Manila Popular Music Festival completely unknown to people. But few
weeks after, he is considered as the best musician in Manila. Song such as Magdalena, Anak,
Bayan Ko brought him to such heights of popularity.

He is known for his courage in writing anti- Marcos songs as Katarungan and Bayan Ko. Bayan
Ko became exceedingly famous among revolutionists. This served as the anthem for those who
oppose the reign of “Ferdinand Marcos” during EDSA Revolution on 1986. He is known not only
within the boundaries of the Philippine islands but gained recognition worldwide especially the
OFWs.

His fame was again proven on the release of one of his monstrous hit ANAK, a folk-rock ballad.
It was a worldwide hit and released to almost 59 countries and translated in 26 different
languages. Because of this, he was garnered as the only Asian artist to achieve worldwide fame.
Anak was used also as s finalist in inaugural 1977 Metropop song Festival in Manila.

Currently, he is still living here in the Philippines and transferred to his own place, “Ka
Freddies”. He received an award lately last January 18, 2008 from Asia Star Award in Korea Asia
Model Award Festival.

Albums

 Ngayon
 Kasaysayan Ni Ka Freddie Aguilar
 The Best of Freddie Aguilar Live!
 Anak (Special Collection’s Edition)
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Bulan Campus
Bulan Sorsogon

Art Appreciation
ARTISAN and ARTISAN

Cindy B. Dela Cruz February 19 2020

BS Entrepreneurship 1B

Rey Valera was born on March 4, 1954 in Meycauayan, Bulacan, Luzon, Philippines as Reynaldo
Valera Guardiano. He is known for his work on Tayong dalawa (1992), Isusumbong kita sa tatay
ko (1999) and Walang awa kung pumatay (1990).
He received the Lifetime Achievement for Music in the 8th Tinig Awards from The National Press
Club.
When Viva Records sought to revive the career of 'Sharon Cuneta' as a singer, it was through an
album of Valera's hits called "Sharon Sings Valera" in 1992. Cuneta always mention Rey Valera
whenever she has a concert, owing a big part of her success to the famous singer-songwriter who
composed her launching hit, "Mr. DJ".
In 1993, he was elected as one of the board member of Filipino Society of Composers, Arrangers,
and Publishers (Filscap).
He has received numerous awards and citations, among them, Most Popular Recording Artist of
1981, the title "Juke Box King of the Year" in 1981, the 1982 Presidential Award as "King of
Tagalog Songs," 1982, 1983 Entertainer of the year, 1983 Most Outstanding Recording Artist and
Most Popular Singer/Entertainer.
An Lifetime Achievement Awardee in the 18th Awit Awards Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino given by
The Philippine Association of Recording Industries.
He plays guitar, electric bass guitar, piano and keyboards.
In October of 1978, he received his first Gold Record Award for single entitled "Naaalala Ka". At
that time, he e wrote the song "Sorry Na, Puwede Ba" for Rico Puno while doing his first album.
Represented the Philippines in the first Asean Song Festival held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in
October 1981.
TV Personality, comedian, and fellow Bulakeño 'Bert 'Tawa' Marcelo' persuaded Rey to make a
comeback in live performances and join him in a series of concerts called "Hatid Saya" in Europe
and Middle East.
In 2000, he joined forces with Freddie Aguilar, Mike Hanopol, Vehnee Saturno, and formed the
group SAGA (Songs And Generations After). The group recorded one album, and performed one
major concert in Canada. It was their first and last concert as SAGA, and the group disbanded
months later.
Also known as "Mr. Hitmaker" for the series of hit songs he composed for himself and other
artists.
Most of his hit songs were used as movie titles and/or movie theme.
A singer, songwriter, music director and film scorer in the Philippines.
Wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cuneta
and Rico J. Puno.
The second of three siblings, and the surname Valera was derived from his mother's maiden
name.
Has a son and three daughters.
While in high school, he and his brother formed a band called "The Electric Hair". It started his
recording career in 1977 and stayed for seven years with the group.
He wrote "Ako si Superman" ("I am Superman") supposedly for Rico J. Puno. He ended up
recording the song which launched his solo career. It was former Record Producer Adel Ardaza
and former Vicor Executive Chito Ilacad who gave Rey his chance to sing "Ako Si Superman". Chito
was also the one who decided that Rey be the one to sing his own compositions.
Started as in-house producers of Vicor Records in 1979. He was later appointed vice president
for artist and repertoire in Vicor's newly opened sister company, Blackgold Records.
One of his initial projects was to make a song for the 12-year-old Sharon Cuneta. The song he
composed, "Mr. DJ" launched the young singer's career. It was followed by his song, "Kahit
Maputi na ang Buhok Ko.".
Aside from Sharon Cuneta, he also composed songs for Rico J. Puno ('Sorry Na, Pwede Ba",
"Daigdig Ng Ala-ala"), Geraldine ("Pangako"), Pol Enriquez ("Ayoko Na Sa 'Yo") and many more.
His contemporaries are Rico J. Puno, Hajji Alejandro, 'Nonoy Zuñiga' and Marco Sison. Since 2002,
the group are doing a series of concerts called "Greatest Hits", highlighting the music of their own
time. They also launched a VCD recording of their concert. The group continues to perform both
locally and internationally.
In July 2005, he recorded the album "Panghabangbuhay" with his children's band called Saling
Ket, and they have been performing together ever since.
Rey Valera quit showbiz at the peak of his career at 1984 when an impostor was using his name
and was committing crimes, among them were carnapping and rape. The list even extended to
marrying different women, and even petty crimes like "borrowing" money and personal items,
all under Rey Valera's name. He made a comeback in 1988 sporting long hair so that his impostor
(who had kinky hair), would have a harder time posing as him if the impostor ever resurfaced.
This chapter in his life inspired him to write, "My Fans Are in Trouble", with the lyrics depicting
his helplessness to protect his fans from the impostor that is abusing them.
Has no formal music background. When he submitted his song at Vicor in Raon Manila, he was
an accounting student at the Far Eastern University.
His signature, "Ako Si Superman", was originally composed by Rey in the English Language with
the title, "I Will Try To Make You Smile" for his sweetheart.
His composed "Mr. DJ" while in a jeepney he was commuting from the office.
The first song that Rey used in a movie was "Tayong Dalawa" (Both of Us) for the movie
Stepsisters (1979) that Lorna Tolentino and Rio Locsin starred in 1979.
He wrote the song "Maging Sino Ka Man" (Whoever You May Be) for women who worked in bars
and nightclubs. It became a hit and was even made into a movie.
Rey composed the song, "Kahit Wala Ka Na" (Even When You're Gone) when Sharon Cuneta and
Gabby Concepcion separated. Rey submitted the song to Viva (then home studio of Sharon and
Gabby) as an inspiration for Sharon. But Viva shelved it. Two years later, Sharon asked the song
and recorded it for her movie, then titled "Single Mother" which was renamed "Kahit Wala Ka
Na".
He quit school during his 4th year college at the Far East University and worked in Japan.
His best-selling albums were "Walang Kapalit" (1981), "Rey Valera's Greatest Hits" (1981) and
"Hello" (1983).