Sheila as part of Hopeboat Production in L.A.

Ilongga artist Sheila Barrios is now enjoying a new life in Los Angeles, California as her upcoming dream-like wedding is coming this Oct. 19. She's now working as part of Hopeboat Films and Production owned by his fiance, producer-photographer-artist OJ Baclig. From a local based singer in Iloilo since 2010, she's now pursuing a new journey and hopefully, a promising start of her new life. If she's going to embrace music and be an artist again, time will only tell. In the meantime, she's got a great things going on with her life and her one true love that somehow changed her life.  

Sheila's new home in L.A.

Ilongga artist, Sheila Barrios has already arrived in Los Angeles, California, USA to finally be with his fiance, Hollywood-based filmmaker-producer-artist OJ Baclig. Their love story started when Sheila was invited by Ilonggo filmmaker and award-winning writer Peter Solis Nery to have a cameo role for his 2012 Sineng Pambansa Film Festival movie entry "Gugma sa Panahon sang Bakunawa" in April last year. Working for the cinematography of the film, OJ Baclig together with his team of filmmakers were filming with Director Peter Nery in Dumangas, Iloilo when he met Sheila. Instantly, they friendship led into a deep affection, understanding and chemistry. After the filming ended, they we're deeply in love with each other. Distance did not separate them. Instead, their love for each other grew and became serious as time goes on. Five months later, OJ came over to the Philippines together with his parents to meet Sheila's family and have a marriage proposal. This year, Sheila's optimistic fiance worked for her visa and planned their wonderful wedding. Every day of their life, since they've know each other, there was only love, respect and sincerity that bind ed them together. Even in music, they were both artistic and passionate. OJ is a choir director, a born musician and composer in L.A. while Sheila started her passion in music within their family and was unexpectedly became a popular Ilongga artist with her song "Ginpalangga" as part of RSLPhoenix Music artist group. Music and love for life radiates within their hearts, and so, their romance is a fairy-tale worth telling. 

On September 4, 2013, Sheila arrived in L.A. to finally come home to his new family and to be with his one true love. Though she may be far away from home, but still, Sheila will learn to embrace her new life in her new home and will continue to chase her dream as a passionate music artist. 

For now, let's wish them all the best of love for their upcoming wedding in October. 

Who says fairy-tale and true love doesn't exist anymore? For Sheila, being passionate, optimistic and believing in God with great hope will surely bring happiness and contentment. 

Ginpalangga remix and Sheila's Journey

A remix version of "Ginpalangga" the first single of Ilongga artist, Sheila Barrios was recently uploaded in youtube by a fan who obviously enjoyed her music. The song was recorded in April 2010 and released in local FM stations in Iloilo and Bacolod months after its independent music video was uploaded in youtube. Sheila has gone a long way as an Ilongga artist after her few other Ilonggo songs was played in FM stations such as "Sa Handum Na Guid Lang" and "Salamat Iloy" with Bacolod rapper Zaril. She also became a member of Ilonggo pop groups "Ilonggo 3nity" and Ilongga Divas. She was also nominated as "Best Female Artist" in the 2010 Ilonggo Music Awards by ABS-CBN Iloilo. In 2012, she had a cameo role in the 2012 Sineng Pambansa movie "Gugma sa Panahon sang Bakunawa" and contributed another theme song for the movie entitled "Nabatyagan."

This September, she will be leaving for Los Angeles, California, USA to pursue her dreams in life and be with his fiance who is a Hollywood-based filmmaker. 

"Ginpalangga" is an emotional Ilonggo song and its melody is a remake of Rihanna's "Unfaithful." But this song has obviously changed her life after a teenage heartbreak, gave her a chance to be recognized as an Ilongga artist with a unique style, and inspiration of simplicity, artistry and being humble amidst success. We have no other wish on her new journey in life but more success, happiness and she will always remain as a great rolemodel to young people that no matter what happen, as long as you have a good heart and patience, success will never be far behind. 

For the artist who made this wonderful remix of "Ginpalangga," thank you for recognizing Sheila's passion for music that somehow touched other people's lives.

Sheila singing Whitney Houston song, featured in Rappler.com

Sheila Barrios was featured in www.rappler.com, a popular news website performing a Whitney Houston song (One Moment in Time) together with other popular Filipino singers (Charice, Jed Madella, Sarah G, Rachelle Ann Go, etc.) and amateurs singers. The article is a tribute for Whitney Houston in influencing Filipinos with her iconic songs even after her untimely death last year. One correction though from the article: she performed the song in a karaoke booth not in a singing contest. But still, this is a great compliment for an Ilongga artist. 

Here's the link to the article:http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/1467-filipino-singers-and-whitney-houston-a-love-affair

Sheila Barrios - Nabatyagan (Bakunawa movie scene)

Sheila Barrios performing "Nabatyagan," a scene from the Sineng Pambansa 2012 entry Ilonggo film "Gugma sa Panahon sang Bakunawa" - a film by Peter Solis Nery. The movie continues to have its campus school screenings in Iloilo this 2013. 

Sights & Sound 2013 live performances

Sheila Barrios was one of the Ilonggo pop artists featured in the Acoustic Concert of Sights & Sound 2013 at Robinsons Place Iloilo on May 16, 2013. Sheila performed her hit Ilonggo song "Ginpalangga." Other artists who performed are UK-based songstress Jehnniel Palma, acoustic artist Daniel Zedane, new pop singers Jen Sanchez, Muke Gonzaga with guest artists Marty n' Lindy and rapper Zpinx Angel. The winners of the Digital Tourism Photo Contest was announced and the teaser trailer of the new Ilonggo movie "Pangyaw" by Ilonggo filmmaker Ronny Poblacion recently shot in Hong Kong was unveiled for the very first time. Hampang Productions and CPU Adverts exhibited their multi-media projects such as short films, video ads, photography and more. The event was a success and will have a sequel this year.
Sights & Sound 2013 was co-organized 8finity Events, RSLPhoenix Music, Hampang Productions, Department of Tourism Regional Office, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc., Robinsons Place Iloilo and RNP Media Productions, co-presented by Sarabia Manor Hotel & Convention Center, The Peter Solis Nery Foundation, Inc., Mr. Cheaster Cabasac of DX Productions, Cilantro Flavors of Vietnam and Beauty Dynamics Facial Care Center. Minor sponsors are Shana Lacs Spa, Hong Kong Kitchen, M. Moleta Signs & Services, Fiesta BBQ & Seafood, Ong Bun Pension House and Everpure water. Special thanks to media partner News Express.

Sheila performs "Your Love" at Silver Wedding

Ilongga pop singer Sheila Barrios performance of the song "Your Love" at the reception party for the 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Pel Longno held at Emilion Function Center last April 1, 2013.