Emilio Villareal

Emilio Villareal
Maestro Mil Villareal

Maestro Mil Villareal
Background information
Birth name Emilio Villareal
Born December 21, 1920(1920-12-21)
Origin Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines
Died September 12, 2011(2011-09-12) (aged 90)
Occupations Composer, Musical Director
Instruments Piano
Years active 1946–2008
Website http://mil.evillareal.com/

Emilio Villareal, also fondly called Maestro Mil, by his constituents as well as the talented singers he mentored over the years, is one of Cebu’s most talented composers and musicians. Born in Boljo-on, Cebu in 1920, Mil was one of several children born to Chinese and Spanish immigrants. The gift of music was one shared by several siblings, but it was Mil whose career spanned several decades and to this day, is still alive in spite of his advanced years.

In Mil’s early musical years, he started as the school Band Director of the University of San Carlos (1946–1948). He moved on to becoming a staff pianist and eventually, the Musical Director of Cebu Broadcasting Company (1948–1982). With the advent of television, he was picked as the Musical Directo of Channel 7’s “Sali Kami” (1983–1988). During this time, he was also the Band Leader of the Aristocrats Orchestra and DYRC Orchestra. During this time, his reputation for composing some of the most memorable songs in Visayan history flourished. Among the most unforgettable ones was Bisan sa Damgo Lang, a song popularized and sung by Pilita Corrales, the Philippines’ foremost female ballad singer.

Mil’s nine grown children and grandchildren reside in Europe, the Philippines, the U.S.A. and Canada. It is in Edmonton, Canada, where he resides with his wife, Enriqueta. Although retired from the Philippine musical circle, Mil continued to offer his services and musical genius to the Philippine Choral group where, as Musical Director, he mentored and provided musical assistance, even composed songs, for their annual concerts from 1991-2000. Today, Mil leads the Visayas/Mindanao Association (VISMIN) choir in Edmonton where various activities are organized by Filipinos, most notably, the Sto. Nino fiesta. During these events, Mil composes songs for the group to sing, most recently, the very heartwarming song titled “Panamilit.” In his golden years, Mil continues to entertain and fulfill his musical drive. In Halad 2010, he was one of the honorees. In 2011, he penned his last composition, a final legacy to the Cebuano culture and the arts, titled Awit Ni Dodong[1], the theme song of Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum with lyrics written by Cebuano newscaster, Leo Lastimosa.

Musical Compositions

  • Alaut
  • Angelica
  • Awit ni Dodong
  • Bisan Sa Damgo Lang
  • Bulawan Sa Lapok
  • Hain Na
  • Hain Nang Saad
  • Hinumdomi ... Mohilak Ka Usab
  • Ikaw
  • Ikaw Ang
  • Langit Ko
  • Imo Ako
  • Inahan Ko
  • Kahibulongan
  • Kay Ikaw Akong Gipakamutya
  • Langit ug Yuta
  • Lawos Na
  • Lusapon Beach
  • May Adlaw Pa
  • Nahadlok Ako
  • Nahisulat Sa Hangin
  • Panamilit
  • Pasko Sa Kalipay
  • Patrocino De Maria
  • Sa Matag Pitik Ning Dughan
  • San Lorenzo
  • Unang Panagkita
  • Usa Ka Higayon
  • Veronica
  • Wa'y Lain Tagiya

Awards and achievements

  • 1958 Most Outstanding Piano (Jazz) Player, awarded by the United States Information Service and the Clarion Magazine
  • 1980 Cebu Pop Music Festival Winner with the song "Langit ug Yuta"
  • 1986 Most Outstanding Visayan Song Composer, awarded by the City Government of Cebu
  • 1987 Most Outstanding Musical Arranger, awarded by the City Government of Cebu
  • 1995 Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Radio Broadcasting in Cebu, awarded by the World Broadcasting Corporation
  • 1996 Recognition in Pioneer Radio Entertainment, awarded by the Cebu Organization of Media Entertainers
  • 1998 VISMIN AWIT Presidential Award in recognition of hist outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the Filipino community in Edmonton, Canada through his music
  • 2001 Fine Arts Award received during the 2001 Fifth Hiyas (Gem) Awards (established by the Karilagan Dance Society to recognize deserving Filipino-Canadians for their achievements and contributions to the Edmonton Filipino community and Alberta)
  • 2010 Halad honoree recognizing his remarkable contributions to Cebuano music as composer. His works can be viewed at the Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum founded by the Freeman chair, Dodong Gullas, situated at the corner of V. Gullas (Manalili) and D. Jakosalem Sts.

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