Dessa (singer)

Dessa, the long recognized “Divette” in Philippine Music Industry, the petite diva who made a remarkable performance that made her a “star” as she bagged the 1993 Federation Internationale Def Organisation de Festival (FIDOF) award, held in Russia. A prestigious award giving body that accredits outstanding talented young artists which represents an international confirmation honoring their excellence. The advocate of the Filipino artists in international singing competition, she has nevertheless earned recognition as she makes her countrymen proud by bringing more international awards such as, the SAGA YOSHINOGARI FESTA’98, Asia Music Festival held in Saga, Japan, and winning the “Best Interpreter Award” in the 1999 ASIA SONG FESTIVAL in Malaysia. The powerful voice that often echoes in concert venues, studios, lounges and in most places where music aficionados gather, has also put her to the title of “The Front-Act Queen” where performances from International Artists like Patti Austin, Color Me Badd, Mike Francis, Denise Williams, David Benoit, Richard Elliot, Bryan Adams, Lisa Stansfield, CeCe Peniston, has been graced by this young diva. The open admiration for Dessa has not denied the fact that she captured the attention of these musical icons of her singing prowess, as Patti Austin quoted after hearing her sang in her concert “I should be the one singing front act for her”. Aside from her regular performances and special invitation for corporate events, she has also invaded theater as she performs in numerous musical acts such as the Valentine Musicale entitled “Something Stupid Called Love” held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Dessa also performed the Philippine National Anthem in the recently held Manny Pacquiao vs. Hector Velazquez fight at the 19,000 crowd capacity Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Dessa has continuously making waves with her local achievements. With her capability to carry out diversified music in her unique and notable interpretation, no doubt that mounting a full performance would be that easy. As she started at a young age, she has reaped the fruit of her patience and love for her craft to stand out and create a name that she would be known for. This young achiever has never stopped exploring her talents, true to her vision, every day is a challenge and each opportunity deserves the greatest devotion.

• 2003 : METROPOP SONG FESTIVAL

“Pag Ang Puso Ang Nagsabi” (Duet with Reuben Laurente of The Company)

• 2001 : RESPECT… DESSA

“Heartbreaker” Premium Label / Star Records

• 2000 : MARTIN LIVE ALBUM

“The Prayer” (duet) ABS-CBN / MCA Universal

• 1999 : METROPOP SONG FESTIVAL

“Friends” (duet) “Bring Back The Times”

• 1998 : NONOY ZUNIGA (The Duet Album)

“Hold On” Polycosmic Records

• 1994 : GONNA MAKE YOUR DAY TONIGHT

Vicor Records

• 1992 : DESSA ISANG NAGMAMAHAL ALBUM

Vicor Records

References

http://jdlifellc.com/files/DESSA_PROFILE.pdf http://telebisyon.net/balita/Aiza-tops-Awit-Awards/artikulo/21524/ Metropop http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropop_Song_Festival http://en.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enwiki/3850915 Asia Pacific Song Festival http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189482&page=2 http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=231795&page=32 Awit Awards Docs File online www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc

External links

• Dessa Official Faceboook
• Dessa The Powerhouse Diva official Website

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