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"Amatyurista": An 'I-Witness' documentary by Sandra Aguinaldo
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“AMATYURISTA”
Dokumentaryo ni Sandra Aguinaldo
Airing date: May 24, 2014
They say the Philippines is a treasure trove of musically-gifted people. Every small town, even in most remote villages, videokes and singing contests are a staple. But for people who dream of making it big as a singer, is this phenomenon a blessing or a curse?
Oren Soleta has been competing in amateur singing contests ever since he could remember. He would sometimes go to two different venues in one night. Most contests would start around 11 or 12 midnight and sometimes with 40 contestants vying for the trophy, it would end at 4 am. Ore would often be seen sleeping on a chair as his name is called to receive his prize. He is afterall, only 9 years old.
Pauline Agupitan, aged 14, and Dezza Gueverra, aged 13, also belong to the same circle known as amatyurista. On a bus, a boat, a tricycle or on foot, they would travel to different places, dragging their fancy gowns, for a chance to bring home the prize. They consider themselves rivals, as they often meet at these contests, alternating in victory.
Regine Velasquez, Asia’s Songbird and former amatyurista says, though she did experience the same challenges, she does not regret it one bit. Every contest, win or lose is a chance to get better and one step closer to fame. And it is those fairytale stories like hers that fuel the dreams of many amatyuristas. Indeed, many see this route as a ticket out of poverty, and for some, the prize money has been a source of income for the family. But more than that, it is the Filipinos’ love affair with music that is at the heart of all this.
This Saturday, Sandra Aguinaldo listens to the stories of little kids with big dreams on I-Witness.
Filipino Version
Sabi ng marami, ang Pilipinas daw ay mayaman sa mga taong mahusay sa musika. Bawat bayan kahit sa mga liblib na barangay, usong-uso ang mga videoke at singing contest. Pero para sa mga taong nangangarap na sumikat, ito ba ay isang biyaya o isang sumpa?
Si Ore Soleta, namulat na sa entablado ng mga amateur singing contest. Minsan, lumalagari siya sa 2 barangay. Malimit nagsisimula ang paligsahan sa pagkanata ng hatinggabi at kung umaabot ng 40 ang mga lumaban, natatapos ito ng alas kuwatro ng madaling araw. Madalas na makikitang natutulog na lang sa kinauupuan si Ore. Palibhasa, siyam na taong gulang pa lang kasi siya.
Si Pauline Agupitan at Dessa naman, may edad na 14 at 15, ay pamilyar na mukha rin sa mga amateur singing contest. Sakay ng bus, bangka, tricycle o minsan naglalakad lang karag-karag ang kanilang mga espesyal na gown para sa pagkakataong mag-uwi ng premyo. Itinuturing nilang karibal ang isa’t isa dahil halos nagpapalitan lang silang dalawa sa pagiging champion.
Ang itinuturing na Asia’s Songbird at dating amatyurista na si Regine Velasquez ay umaamin na pinagdaanan din niya ang mga karanasan katulad ng kina Ore, Dessa at Pauline pero wala raw siyang pagsisisi. Bawat contest daw kasi ay pagkakataong mahasa at isang hakbang papalapit sa inaasam na kasikatan. Fairytale ngang maituturing ang kuwento ni Regine kaya naman isa siyang inspirasyon sa maraming patuloy na sumasabak sa entablado.
Ngayong Sabado sa I-Witness, makikinig si Sandra Aguinaldo sa mga kuwento ng mga batang may mga matatayog na pangarap.
Dokumentaryo ni Sandra Aguinaldo
Airing date: May 24, 2014
They say the Philippines is a treasure trove of musically-gifted people. Every small town, even in most remote villages, videokes and singing contests are a staple. But for people who dream of making it big as a singer, is this phenomenon a blessing or a curse?
Oren Soleta has been competing in amateur singing contests ever since he could remember. He would sometimes go to two different venues in one night. Most contests would start around 11 or 12 midnight and sometimes with 40 contestants vying for the trophy, it would end at 4 am. Ore would often be seen sleeping on a chair as his name is called to receive his prize. He is afterall, only 9 years old.
Pauline Agupitan, aged 14, and Dezza Gueverra, aged 13, also belong to the same circle known as amatyurista. On a bus, a boat, a tricycle or on foot, they would travel to different places, dragging their fancy gowns, for a chance to bring home the prize. They consider themselves rivals, as they often meet at these contests, alternating in victory.
Regine Velasquez, Asia’s Songbird and former amatyurista says, though she did experience the same challenges, she does not regret it one bit. Every contest, win or lose is a chance to get better and one step closer to fame. And it is those fairytale stories like hers that fuel the dreams of many amatyuristas. Indeed, many see this route as a ticket out of poverty, and for some, the prize money has been a source of income for the family. But more than that, it is the Filipinos’ love affair with music that is at the heart of all this.
This Saturday, Sandra Aguinaldo listens to the stories of little kids with big dreams on I-Witness.
Filipino Version
Sabi ng marami, ang Pilipinas daw ay mayaman sa mga taong mahusay sa musika. Bawat bayan kahit sa mga liblib na barangay, usong-uso ang mga videoke at singing contest. Pero para sa mga taong nangangarap na sumikat, ito ba ay isang biyaya o isang sumpa?
Si Ore Soleta, namulat na sa entablado ng mga amateur singing contest. Minsan, lumalagari siya sa 2 barangay. Malimit nagsisimula ang paligsahan sa pagkanata ng hatinggabi at kung umaabot ng 40 ang mga lumaban, natatapos ito ng alas kuwatro ng madaling araw. Madalas na makikitang natutulog na lang sa kinauupuan si Ore. Palibhasa, siyam na taong gulang pa lang kasi siya.
Si Pauline Agupitan at Dessa naman, may edad na 14 at 15, ay pamilyar na mukha rin sa mga amateur singing contest. Sakay ng bus, bangka, tricycle o minsan naglalakad lang karag-karag ang kanilang mga espesyal na gown para sa pagkakataong mag-uwi ng premyo. Itinuturing nilang karibal ang isa’t isa dahil halos nagpapalitan lang silang dalawa sa pagiging champion.
Ang itinuturing na Asia’s Songbird at dating amatyurista na si Regine Velasquez ay umaamin na pinagdaanan din niya ang mga karanasan katulad ng kina Ore, Dessa at Pauline pero wala raw siyang pagsisisi. Bawat contest daw kasi ay pagkakataong mahasa at isang hakbang papalapit sa inaasam na kasikatan. Fairytale ngang maituturing ang kuwento ni Regine kaya naman isa siyang inspirasyon sa maraming patuloy na sumasabak sa entablado.
Ngayong Sabado sa I-Witness, makikinig si Sandra Aguinaldo sa mga kuwento ng mga batang may mga matatayog na pangarap.
