Pinoy singer cites late father as inspiration: ‘We both like videoke’
Inspired by his father, a 24-year-old Filipino singer would bring music to foreigners and locals alike in Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and even as far away as Canada.
“Nakuha ko ang hilig sa pagkanta sa yumao kong Papa. Pareho kaming mahilig mag-vidoeke. Ganun din ang ilan sa mga kapatid ko,” Anthony Rosaldo shared in an email.
Recalling his experiences when he was 8 years old, Anthony said, “Nung bata pa ako, Papa would visualize me in the future as his Atty. Anthony Rosaldo or an architect maybe. Kasi lahat noon gusto kong gawin. Lahat noon gusto kong salihan.”
Anthony joined Pinoy Pop Superstar, GMA Network's year-long talent search for amateur singers, in 2007. Although he was unsuccessful, it did not stop him from pursuing a career in singing.
In 2009, another break came, and this one brought Anthony to other countries to showcase his talent.
“Noong November 2009, nabuo ang grupo kong Fahrenheit at ako ang naging band leader nila. We toured Asia—Malaysia, Japan and Singapore.”
Life's challenges
But young and inexperienced, Anthony was unprepared to life's many challenges, especially those that come to someone working in another country.
“There are times that I almost gave up. Andiyan yung kailangan ka ng family mo, nagkasakit yung dad mo and he passed away but you're not there because of your work abroad,” he said.
“You've missed out a lot back home but you stay kasi you see the goodness of being with these wonderful and talented people that you also call ‘family’,” Anthony added.
Eventually, Anthony was offered to go solo. “My manager, Ms. Claire Aguilar, offered me to be a part of her team as a solo artist,” he said.
He had been the guest performer during Sarah Geronimo's Perfect 10 Concert held in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, earlier this month, as well as in A Benefit Show With Gabby Concepcion last March 15 and in The Acoustic Night With The Soloistas last February 28.
Blessed
“Masasabi kong blessed ako dahil simula nung kinailangan ko nang mag-work, singing would always be the source of my income,” Anthony said.
Also a source of income, singing and performing are still a passion for Anthony.
“I cannot say that I've earned a fortune through this profession, but what's important is you're passionate about what you do. Iba pa din yung masaya ka sa ginagawa mo. If you do what you love for a living, you'll never work a day,” he said.
Just five years ago, Anthony started investing for a townhouse in Cavite. He was able to share financially to his older brother’s education as well as in some household expenses.
Social media
Aside from working hard, Anthony is also maintaining accounts online to keep a social media presence.
“Mahalaga kasi na malawak yung reach mo and social media helps a lot para makilala ng tao. And makakatulong din ito ‘pag linaunch na yung album,” said Anthony, who has accounts onFacebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Soundcloud.
“Kapag may tao na pumupuri sa akin after ng performances ko, lagi kong sinasabi na ‘Thank you, gift ito ni God’. Para sa akin, as long as I am still capable of inspiring people through my craft, hindi ako titigil kumanta,” he said.
“There's a purpose kung a bakit binigay ni God itong talent na ito sa akin. And I'll be so happy to share this talent to everyone for the rest of my life,” Anthony added.
Anthony would get to perform again on May 29 during the Gabby Concepcion + Mi Canada Tour in Calgary and on August 23 and 29 during The Stylistics Canada Tour in Edmonton and Calgary, respectively.
With all his success, Anthony only has one wish:
“I wish nandito pa din siya kasama namin. I know he will be very proud,” he said, referring to his father, who passed away last year. —KBK, GMA News
“Nakuha ko ang hilig sa pagkanta sa yumao kong Papa. Pareho kaming mahilig mag-vidoeke. Ganun din ang ilan sa mga kapatid ko,” Anthony Rosaldo shared in an email.
Recalling his experiences when he was 8 years old, Anthony said, “Nung bata pa ako, Papa would visualize me in the future as his Atty. Anthony Rosaldo or an architect maybe. Kasi lahat noon gusto kong gawin. Lahat noon gusto kong salihan.”
In 2009, another break came, and this one brought Anthony to other countries to showcase his talent.
“Noong November 2009, nabuo ang grupo kong Fahrenheit at ako ang naging band leader nila. We toured Asia—Malaysia, Japan and Singapore.”
Life's challenges
But young and inexperienced, Anthony was unprepared to life's many challenges, especially those that come to someone working in another country.
“There are times that I almost gave up. Andiyan yung kailangan ka ng family mo, nagkasakit yung dad mo and he passed away but you're not there because of your work abroad,” he said.
“You've missed out a lot back home but you stay kasi you see the goodness of being with these wonderful and talented people that you also call ‘family’,” Anthony added.
Eventually, Anthony was offered to go solo. “My manager, Ms. Claire Aguilar, offered me to be a part of her team as a solo artist,” he said.
He had been the guest performer during Sarah Geronimo's Perfect 10 Concert held in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, earlier this month, as well as in A Benefit Show With Gabby Concepcion last March 15 and in The Acoustic Night With The Soloistas last February 28.
Blessed
“Masasabi kong blessed ako dahil simula nung kinailangan ko nang mag-work, singing would always be the source of my income,” Anthony said.
Also a source of income, singing and performing are still a passion for Anthony.
“I cannot say that I've earned a fortune through this profession, but what's important is you're passionate about what you do. Iba pa din yung masaya ka sa ginagawa mo. If you do what you love for a living, you'll never work a day,” he said.
Just five years ago, Anthony started investing for a townhouse in Cavite. He was able to share financially to his older brother’s education as well as in some household expenses.
Social media
Aside from working hard, Anthony is also maintaining accounts online to keep a social media presence.
“Mahalaga kasi na malawak yung reach mo and social media helps a lot para makilala ng tao. And makakatulong din ito ‘pag linaunch na yung album,” said Anthony, who has accounts onFacebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Soundcloud.
“Kapag may tao na pumupuri sa akin after ng performances ko, lagi kong sinasabi na ‘Thank you, gift ito ni God’. Para sa akin, as long as I am still capable of inspiring people through my craft, hindi ako titigil kumanta,” he said.
“There's a purpose kung a bakit binigay ni God itong talent na ito sa akin. And I'll be so happy to share this talent to everyone for the rest of my life,” Anthony added.
Anthony would get to perform again on May 29 during the Gabby Concepcion + Mi Canada Tour in Calgary and on August 23 and 29 during The Stylistics Canada Tour in Edmonton and Calgary, respectively.
With all his success, Anthony only has one wish:
“I wish nandito pa din siya kasama namin. I know he will be very proud,” he said, referring to his father, who passed away last year. —KBK, GMA News
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