TO keep up with my social life, while at the same time support our local artists, I spent one melodious Sunday watching the “Birit Queens” belt out a tune or two at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and it was phenomenal!
I confess that I am not into the “birit” fad otherwise known as your voice hitting the highest notes similar to that of a whistle. Think: Mariah Carey, Regine Velasquez or Lani Misalucha, but this concert was such a game changer for me. As expected though, the Birit Queens namely, Angeline Quinto, Jona, Morisette and Klarisse De Guzman were astounding. But what impressed me even more is how the entire event was so well coordinated.
May I just add also that the stylist or wardrobe manager did a great job dressing the singers. Their gowns were stunning but not too flashy to the point of overshadowing the one wearing it.
Overall, it was wonderful experience for me. All four them are such amazing singers. I do have to say that out of all of them, Jona is my favorite. She can effortlessly switch her singing style. I feel that she sing as beautiful with or without belting the highest octave known to a human being.
I am looking forward to watching them again perform. As for those who want to know more about the Birit Queens, read on.
Angeline Quinto
She is also known as “Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs.” After emerging as the “First Female Pop Superstar at the “Star Power: Sharon’s Search for the next Female Pop Superstar,” Angeline released her debut/self-titled album under Star Records.
Her concert bio says, “The album has 14 tracks including the original, alternate, radio, extended remix and minus-one versions of ‘Patuloy Ang Pangarap’, her winning contest piece in the 1st Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar. Her self-titled album topped the list of best-selling albums for both local and foreign artists. It is considered the best-selling album of the first quarter of 2011.”
Morissette Amon
This Cebuana native made her Broadway debut in the Repertory Philippines’ Disney’s “Camp Rock: The Musical,” as the lead role of Mitchie Torres and the rest, as they say, is history.
Morissette later joined the first season of ABS-CBN’s singing competition, “The Voice of the Philippines.”
While she did not came home as the grand champion, she had much success in her singing career as a recording artist. She had released her first album, self-titled, “Morissette,” which won her New Female Recording Artist of the Year by the 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music. She also earned a regular spot in ABS-CBN’s Sunday afternoon musical variety show, “ASAP,” as well as recording theme songs to several popular drama series and movies.
Jona
At an early age, Jona has already made a name for herself. She joined several singing competitions, and won as first grand champion of “Pinoy Pop Superstar.”
Jona then joined the trio girl group, La Diva, as lead vocalist. The group met much success, winning various music awards and earning several hits.
She is now a mainstay on the ABS-CBN music variety program, “ASAP,” and has sung theme songs for several popular dramas on ABS-CBN.
Klarisse de Guzman
Her version of Celine Dion’s “All By Myself” paved the way for her to be discovered and compete with the big leagues.
After Klarisse put her singing career on hold to continue her studies, she graduated in 2010 with a degree in music production. Klarisse found herself still yearning to perform and compete.
She joined the first season of ABS-CBN’s “The Voice of the Philippines,” where she finished second. According to her online bio: “Klarisee continues to build her impressive resume with her self-titled debut album, local and overseas concerts, as well as her appearances on the ABS-CBN programs, ‘ASAP’ and ‘We Love OPM – The Celebrity Sing-Offs,’ where is she is a mainstay.”
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