Sheila & Ilongga Divas live @ Jaro National High School
After their much-anticipated first pop show in Gaisano City, Ilongga Divas- Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao had their first Campus Tour at Jaro National High School last July 22, 2011. The response was overwhelming and positive since they were entertained by the impressive voices of the 3 pop artists.
Sheila Barrios live @ Vows in Canada, CAP Auditorium
Ilonggo pop singer, Sheila Barrios was invited to entertain and perform her Ilonggo hit singles at CAP Auditorium for Vows in Canada Work Conference organized by Hi-World Consultancy Services last July 29, 2011. The event is the biggest gathering of registered nurses and professionals who are applying to work for Canada. More than 1,000 participants joined the conference and were able to have consultation from Hi-World Consultancy officers for the whole day event that started at 9AM.
At the start of the program, Sheila together with Regie, vocalist of Night Shift band performed “The Prayer” as a doxology. Later on, Sheila entertained the participants with her Ilonggo hit singles “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” that both received positive feedback from the audience. Sheila also performed English cover songs such as “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus, “Valentine” by Martina Mcbride and “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga. Impressed with her strong vocal ability to entertain, Sheila will be the exclusive Ilonggo artist that will be invited again in the future conferences and events of Hi-World Consultancy. DJ Papa Prince of 93.5 Campus Radio that exclusively plays Sheila’s songs in Iloilo was the event host.
Sheila and Ilongga Divas @ Jaro National High School
Ilongga Divas Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao once again proved their charm and talent onstage with their pop show at Jaro National High School last July 22, 2011 from 6PM onwards. The Ilonggo pop singers were invited by the faculty and staff to have a full show of pure Ilonggo music as part of their acquaintance party celebration. Sheila Barrios performed her massively hit song “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” where almost all the students got mesmerized by her soulful voice. Irish D. sang her two Ilonggo singles “Ikaw” and “Pano Na” where she proved her star power onstage. Cherry Callao sang her Ilonggo singles “Ikaw Guid Lang” and “Kasubo” with all the boys and girls got touched by the message of her songs. Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo crew performed his song “Padayon” with Sheila Barrios and a solo rap song. Urban Mobztaz, a pure Ilonggo rap group also performed 5 of their original rap songs onstage. Ilonggo rapper Ezzy performed his dance single “E-shembot,” a collaboration with Reyn Callao. The divas finally performed the song “Aton Manggad,” the theme song of Sinadya sa Suba Iloilo River Festival. The students screamed a lot and enjoyed the show of pure Ilonggo talents.
Ilongga Divas are scheduled to perform at Plazuela de Iloilo for a pure Ilonggo artist concert on August 26, 2011.
Sheila @ Ilongga Divas’ music and advocacy
According to Webster, a diva is defined as a “glamorous and popular female pop singer or personality.” With the recent popularity of Ilonggo music and artists in the local pop music, three unique pop voices were heard in FM stations with their heart-warming songs and became instant sensations both in Iloilo, Bacolod City and as far as Rockhampton City, Queensland, Australia. These local recording artists are Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao dubbed as Ilongga Divas. 18-year-old pop songstress Sheila Barrios whose popularity started with her unexpected hit songs “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” since last year has gained prominence in the local music scene. 16-year-old Irish D. is a young diva who recently released her first single “Ikaw” believes she’s got what it takes to be an Ilonggo pop singer by winning several singing contests. 18-year-old Cherry Callao is not just a sexy diva but her popular singles “Ikaw Guid Lang” and “Kasubo” is a proof of her talent. They are also the voices the track “Aton Manggad, the theme song of “Sinadya sa Suba” Iloilo River Festival and Run for Iloilo River by JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang last May.
Under the management team of RSLPhoenix Music, these three Ilongga pop divas recently staged a successful mini-concert at Gaisano City Events Center last July 16, 2011 from 2:30-5:00PM. They performed their original Ilonggo songs and selected English cover songs to an enthusiastic crowd. Ilonggo rap group Urban Mobztaz, rappers Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew and Ezzy are guest artists of the show. Before the show ended, they performed “Aton Manggad” as a song to inspire Ilonggos to protect and save Iloilo River.
The event is organized by RSLPhoenix Music in cooperation with JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang and Phil Nihon Jinzai Hakken Foundation. Co-presented by University of Iloilo-PEN, Hi-World Consultancy, Captain Dads Resto, itravel Philippines, Akon Salon by R-quim Empedrad and M.I.C Muzik. Panay News is the official media partner of the event.
