Sheila is taking live TV seriously as she is scheduled to perform in GMA Arangkada this Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7AM. The GMA TV-6 top-rating live morning show became a venue of the best Ilonggo talents for years. Reyn Callao and Bronze P recently performed “Travel with Us,” itravel Philippines’ themesong last May 19 in Arangkada. The good-looking and witty hosts Charlene, Mark, and Kate always enjoyed chatting with Ilonggo talents before their performance. It’s always nice to know that Ilonggo talents always have a place in this most-watched local morning show. Sheila will be given the chance to sing live her first single “Ginpalangga” on local TV which was previously released in selected local FM stations. Radio listeners are slowly captivated by the sweet and deep voice of this 16-year-old girl from Barrio Obrero, Iloilo City. Likewise, Sheila will also share the spotlight with Nazty Dee, another Ilonggo rapper for his first solo single “Kahit Malayo,” an OFW themed song which will be released soon in local radio. Sheila lends her impressive voice in the song. Both of them recently performed in the launching of itravel Philippines magazine at SM City Iloilo last May 20. This time, it’s Sheila’s time to shine!
Sheila talks something about her amateur singing in the closet, in karaoke, her vocal idols, and her expectations as local singer…
What type of songs do you like to sing? (Ano nga klase sang mga kanta gusto mo kantahon?)
Sheila: Honestly, I like to sing any kind of songs from pop, ballad, RnB and sometimes rock. I like the RnB style of Rihanna, Beyonce and Shontelle. I also tried singing hard ballad rock songs like “Alone” by Hearts, acoustic versions “Foolish Heart” and “Through the Fire” by Nina and “I Love you Goodbye” by Celine Dion. I also love to try rap songs just like what Kesha’s doing with her song “TikTok” and some Lady Gaga pop songs like “Bad Romance” and “Pokerface.” Now, my new favorite is “Reflection” originally sang by Christina Aguilera and Lea Salonga for Mulan. (Tuod-tuod lang, gusto ko magkanta sang lain-lain nga klase sang kanta pareho sang pop, ballad, RnB kag kis-a rock. Namian ko sang RnB style ni Rihanna, Beyonce kag Shontelle. Gintisingan ko man kantahon mga rock songs pareho sang “Alone” sang Hearts, acoustic versions sang “Foolish Heart” kag “Through the Fire” ni Nina kag “I Love you Goodbye” ni Celine Dion. Gusto ko man i-try rap songs pareho sang ginakanta ni Kesha nga “Tik Tok” kag mga Lady Gaga pop songs pareho sang “Bad Romance” kag “Pokerface.” Subong, ang bago ko nga paborito “Reflection” nga ginkanta ni Christina Aguilera kag Lea Salonga sa Mulan)
Where and when did you started singing?(Diin kag san-o ka ngasugod magkanta?)
Sheila: I started singing in my closet (laughs), bathroom and even in karaoke for fun since I was in elementary, nothing serious at all. I never thought that I will be singing live in front of a lot of people now. Before, I refused to sing in school thinking I’m not that good in singing. But this is part of life’s experience. I’m enjoying it now. (Nagsugod ako kanta sa aparador [kadlaw], banyo kag sa karaoke para sadya-sadya lang sang elementary ko, indi gid man seryoso. Wala ko maisip nga makanta ako sa atubang sang damo nga tawo. Sang una wala ko gakanta gawa sa school kay napanumdum ko nga indi ako sagad magkanta. Pero part ini tanan sang akon ekperyensya sa kabuhi. Daw nagaenjoy man ako)
What do you expect in this new direction as a local singer? (Ano ang ginaekspektar mo sa bago mo nga direksyon bilang local singer?)
Sheila: I want to sing for as long as there are people who would love to hear me singing. Honestly, I love singing and this is also a form of self-expression for me. I don’t expect too much. I’m just a regular teenager who shares my music with other people. But I enjoy recording and releasing original songs in local radio. (Gusto ko lang magkanta samtang damo pa ang gusto magpamanit sa akon. Sa tuod-tuod lang, gusto ko magkanta kay ini isa ka form sang self-expression para sa akon. Wala guid ako sang dako nga expectations. Simple man lang ako nga teenager nga naga-share sang akon music sa iban nga tawo. Pero enjoy ako sa recording kag magrelease sang bago kag original nga kanta sa radio.
Sheila performs live with Bronze P and Nazty Dee at Camella Lessandra party
Sheila Barrios unveiled her real voice at Camella Lessandra party last May 26 at Westown Hotel in Smallville Complex. Along with other talented rising Ilonggo rappers, Bronze P and Nazty Dee, the petite Ilongga singer performed live. The event was entitled “Blue Jeans and Shades” party that started at 3PM was a launching party for Lessandra B, a new extension wing of Camella’s townhouse community in Gorriceta Avenue in Pavia, Iloilo and Lessandra Solo model houses. Camella’s bigwigs, officers, brokers and agents got entertained to the energetic performance of Bronze P singing his song “Ikaw” with Lil’ Ice. Nazty Dee performed his first solo single “Kahit Malayo” that featured the melodic voice of Sheila. Both performances were applauded by the crowed. And finally, before the show ended, Sheila sang a soulful rendition of “Reflection,” originally sang by pop diva Christina Aguilera and Lea Salonga of Walt Disney film “Mulan.” Sheila never failed to impress the audience with her powerful voice. Proving that this girl has got what it takes to become a great singer if she continues to pursue her passion. Camella Communities is one of Sheila’s sponsors during the release of her first single “Ginpalangga” that can now be heard in various FM stations in Iloilo. Coming up will be the release of “Kahit Malayo” her collaboration with Nazty Dee.
Sheila's photo shoot clip with Reyn, Bronze P and Nazty Dee
The fantastic photo shoot of Sheila Barrios with Ilonggo music artists Reyn Callao, Bronze P and Nazty Dee last May 7, 2010 at Savannah Trails Clubhouse was posted in youtube in a video clip format. International travel photographer, Jose de Luna took charge of the photo shoot wherein the four Ilonggo singers showed their best pose and captured their unique personalities. Bronze P created the video clip with creativity and style. The photos will be used for future promotion of their upcoming projects such as the release of Reyn Callao and Bronze P’s “Travel with Us” single and Nazty Dee and Sheila’s collaboration “Kahit Malayo” single. Soon, you’ll their new songs ruling the airwaves of Iloilo FM stations. Special thanks to Jose de Luna, Ram Silva, Camella Iloilo and all their supportive sponsors.
Sheila Barrios, the young 16-year-old songstress launched by rslphoenix music wowed the mall-goers of SM City Iloilo last May 20 during the festive launching of itravel Philippines magazine and TV program. The shy but gifted singer sang live for the first time her first single “Ginpalangga” in front of the exciting crowd. Her simple charm and deep powerful voice glittered as she showed her true reflection—a true blue talented Ilongga singer to watch out for.
Dressed in white multi-coloured lace designed attire by Salad Dressing, Sheila never failed to capture the affinity of the audience with her heartwarming ballad single which was already released in selected FM stations in Iloilo. The song is gaining massive airplay and interest from radio listerners. It was her time to shine and embrace her true place in Iloilo’s music scene.
After her attention-grabbing song number, she also performed the song “Kahit Malayo” with Ilonggo rapper Nazty Dee as his first single soon-to-be-released in local FM stations. Their collaboration spawned a touching and catchy song inspired by the sad flight of Ilonggo OFWs who are missing their loved ones back home.
Sheila’s journey has just begun. In fact, she wants to consider singing as a serious career amid her hectic life as a student. Nothing can take away her passion for music as her inner self expression. You can watch again Sheila’s performance in the pilot episode of itravel Philippines TV at SkyCable channel 13 and 17 starting Saturday morning 10-11am with separate replays this week. Online, you can view updates at her youtube channel with all her live performances.
Sheila Barrios, an uprising Ilongga singer known for her first single “Ginpalangga,” a catchy Ilonggo ballad song was recently featured in The News Express, another well-known Iloilo-based newspaper through the lifestyle column (Pasticcio) of Roger Rueda. The dream and gift for music of this 16-year-old girl was unveiled in the article proving that Ilonggo talents has got what it takes to succeed in music. Though locally launched, Sheila is still a potential and promising talent for her passion since she can belt out with any kind of song with her “vocal flexibility.” She hopes to inspire young Ilonggos to never give up their dreams and think positively.
Sheila is scheduled to perform live at SM City Iloilo on May 20 for the launching of itravel Philippines magazine and TV program in line with the mall’s annual “Fiestas in the City” tourism event. She was also invited to perform at GMA Arangkada morning show later this month. You can request her song “Ginpalangga” in Iloilo’s FM stations now or check her youtube channel anytime.
Sheila was recently featured in The News Today, a popular local newspaper in Iloilo City for her fabulous photo shoot at Savannah Trails Clubhouse, one of Camella Communities biggest projects in Iloilo. The fashion photo shoot was creatively done by international photographer Jose de Luna with classy fashion makeover by Ilonggo designer Ram Silva and stylist Nonoy Mosquera. It is Sheila’s promotion for Camella Iloilo and at the same time her launching for her first single “Ginpallangga” now played in various FM stations in Iloilo City. Check out this link for Sheila's article http://www.thenewstoday.info/2010/05/13/camellas.fabulous.summer.html
Sheila is slated to perform her first single at the launching of itravel Philippines magazine and TV program at SM City Iloilo Events Centre on May 20, 2PM along with other local Ilonggo artists. The event will have an extended show at The Avenue in Smallville Complex this May 30. She’s also scheduled to sing live at GMA Arangkada morning show later this month.
