X-Factor UK finalist Alisah tuloy ang pagkanta; idol na idol sina Sarah, Dulce, Gary 

MAITUTURING ding isang modern-day Cinderella story ang buhay ng 

singing sensation at X Factor UK finalist na si Alisah Bonaobra.

Hindi rin biro ang pinagdaanang hirap at sakripisyo ni Alisah bago niya narating ang kinalalagyan niya ngayon mula sa pagsali-sali sa mga amateur singing contest hanggang sa makilala ng buong mundo at maging recording artist.

Nagsimulang mabago ang takbo ng buhay ni Alisah nang mapa-wow niya ang mga judges sa X-Factor UK at ang milyun-milyong nakatutok sa reality talent show nang kantahin niya sa audition ang “Bang Bang” — and the rest — as they say — is history.

Bago ang bonggang pagsikat niya sa X-Factor UK, nakilala na siya bilang finalist sa “The Voice Philippines” at sa “Just Duet” ng “Eat Bulaga”. Naging bahagi rin siya ng PETA’s original hit musical “Rak of Aegis” at humataw din sa World Championship of Performing Arts.

Ayon kay Alisah, isa lang talaga ang pangarap niya noon, ang mabigyan ng magandang buhay ang kanyang pamilya, “Gusto ko maging successful to give my parents a more comfortable life.” 

Artist supporter Rosabella Jao-Arribas (RJA) reached out to Alisah and her family after seeing her viral videos, kabilang na ang version niya ng “Let It Go” mula sa “Frozen”. At first, she offered to provide her a supply of wardrobe, then a management contract. 

Matapos ngang gumawa ng pangalan sa UK, Alisah with her management, RJA Productions is all-ready with a couple of new single releases set to reintroduce her versatility to Filipino audiences. The first is “Ginto ang Sandali,” na isinulat ni  Marizen Yaneza.

Bukod diyan, sumailalim din sa acting and dance workshops, “Napatunayan ko na willing talaga ako tulungan ng RJA kaya po masaya ako sa bagong chapter ng career ko.”

Ang iba pang kantang nai-record niya ay ang “This Is My Now,” “Let’s Get Loud” at “Praying For Time.” MCA Music, a label linked with The Voice, led her to the studio to record “Laserlight” and “Ako.” Another Tagalog track “Tungkulin Ko’y Akayin Ka” put her singing as theme for a movie aptly called “Tell Me Your Dreams.”

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Samantala, kinumusta naman namin ang kanyang quarantine life at anu-ano ang realizations niya ngayong panahon ng pandemya.

“My quarantine life is almost the same with my normal life before this COVID-19 pandemic. I’m still doing some household chores, rehearsing, vocalizing, working out at home, taking care of my fur babies, doing social media lives.

“The only difference, we are taking extra precautions in terms of sanitary. As an artist, I need to be more productive and visible, most especially now because I am one of the ‘no work, no pay’, but I am really thankful that I have my RJA Productions, LLC to support me. 

“As my realizations while some of us are still in lockdown, job is temporary, health is really important, there is no permanent in this world, we don’t know when will we be going home with God in heaven, and lastly, God is our only strength and refuge,” pahayag ng singer.

Sinu-sino ang gusto niyang maka-collaborate in the future at ang kanyang mga musical influences?

“My dream collabs…I really love Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Dulce, Sarah Geronimo and Gary Valenciano. My music influence is really my Mom, but as an artist, it’s the one and only, Miss Dulce,” aniya.

May unforgettable or awkward moments ka ba while performing? 

“When I always forgot some of the lyrics of the song I’m performing saka when greeting a female guest with him/his because it’s too dark that I can’t see her clearly.

“Another awkward moment was when one of the heels of my 6 inches shoes got broken five minutes before the show, so I need to walk like a robot,” lahad pa ni Alisah.

May plano rin ba siyang mag-artista? Sinu-sino ang gusto niyang makasama kung bibigyan siya ng acting project?

“It’s a big yes po. Eversince I started joining competitions, being an actress is also one of my plans in this industry. Whoever God permits for me to work with, I will accept, but If I will be asked of the role I wanna portray, I’d pretty much suggest roles about a dreamer like me, a character who also wanna be an inspiration to everyone and give happiness.”

Message niya para sa kanyang fans sa buong mundo, “To my Alisah Warriors Worldwide Family, thank you very much. I’ve always been grateful for all of your support. Please continue to show your love and I will also do my part as an artist to be one of your inspirations in life. You’re one of the reasons I continue to fight for my dream. I love you all! Stay safe and God bless.”