Musician and businessman Gari Escobar recognized at 33rd Aliw Awards
Musician and businessman Gari Escobar may be ending the year 2020 on a positive note, after winning Best Breakthrough Performer of the Year at the 33rd Aliw Awards held on Tuesday, December 15.
“Nang tinawag ang name ko sabi ko Oh my God ako yun! Excitement at saya na may halong takot sa kung ano ang sasabihin ko sa stage, kasi baka may makalimutan akong pasalamatan.
“Ayun na nga na-mental block na ako, lalo na nang nakita ko si Kuh Ledesma na paborito ng mother ko, bigla kong naalala ang mother ko, maluluha ako, sabi ko sa sarili ko huwag, baka humaba ang speech mo, one minute lang dapat, hahaha,” he shared.
The Aliw Awards winner continued, “Kaya nakalimutan kong banggitin si ka Rodel Fernando, si mam Crispina Belen, ang manager ko na si ka Miko Villanueva, ang aking Ivory Music family, ang aking mentor na si mam Eileen Tan-Dario at Engr Ramon Mendoza, ang aking Team Supreme family, ang aking VSMTC family, ang aking vocal coaches na sina coach Ladine Roxas at Sir Vehnee Saturno, si kuya Manny Cruz at Tito Lhar Santiago.
“Lalo itong magsisilbing inspirasyon para sa mga susunod kong gagawin. Iba talaga ang pakiramdam kapag nare-recognize ka o kinikilala ang mga nagawa mo. Sobrang saya ko po talaga, maraming salamat po sa Aliw awards.”
Also nominated for Best Pop Artist, Gari wants to write more inspiring songs and hopes to sing with his idols Nora Aunor and Sarah Geronimo.
Dedicated singer-composer added, “Ang inspirasyon ko po kasi sa paglikha ng kanta ay sina John Lennon at Eric Clapton, kaya ko po ginagaya ang buhok nila. Pareho pong mahusay na singer-songwriter silang dalawa.”
Last October 18, his virtual concert was a hit titled Gari Escobar Live! My Life! My Music! He is ready for his second virtual concert this December 30 (7pm) titled Mga Hugot sa Puso with Supreme Band.
His self-titled album is still available with heartwarming songs Baguio, Dito Sa Piling Ko, Tama Na, Habang Nandito Pa Ako, From Friends to Lovers, Hanap Ko Pa Rin, Ayoko na Sayo, Ayaw Kong Makita Ka, Hindi Ka Na Muling Mag-iisa, Isang Halik Pa, Masisisi Mo Ba, and Lumaban Ka.
Filled with love and success, he ended, “Ang song ko po pala na Dito sa Piling Ko composed by kuya Vehnee Saturno is now being played in Energy FM nationwide. Yung four songs ko naman po: Baguio, Tama na, Masisisi Mo Ba at Ayoko Na Sayo ay tinutugtog sa 102.7 Star FM.”
