Kapamilya star Maymay Entrata reflected on her growth as a singer-songwriter during the Star Magic Spotlight press conference, recalling how she began writing songs as a teenager.
“Nagsimula po ako magsulat ng kanta nung 14 years old ako, pero sa dahilan lang na parang diary. Kasi uso kasi diary dati po ‘di ba? Tapos magawa sila ‘yung journal,” Maymay shared.
She explained that songwriting became a way to express emotions she couldn’t easily write in a journal.
“Yung mga gano’n hindi ko kaya. Hindi ko kaya, kaya sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng pagsulat ng kanta, parang ‘yun na ‘yung naging diary ko. Like for example, ‘pag may crush ako or kapag may naramdaman ako lungkot, doon ko sinusulat lahat,” she added.
Maymay recalled her early experience writing the song “Baliw” during her Pinoy Big Brother stint, and how joining the ABS-CBN Music Camp helped hone her skills further.
“Mas lalo na-discover lang yung writing skills ko noong pinasama na po nila ako dun sa music camp at sobrang happy ako kasi doon ko talaga nalaman na talagang may potential pala talaga. Tapos ayun, nakagawa kami ng kanta,” she said.
Now, she’s excited to include her original compositions in her upcoming album.
“Yung nasulat ko lang ng kanta, nabuo namin dun sa music camp at magiging isa siya sa mga… magiging partner siya sa album ko, upcoming album ko po,” she shared, revealing the album will be titled Reborn.
“Sa lahat ng naging involved po doon sa Music Camp since 2 years ago, ang dami kong natutunan… and I’m willing to learn po talaga, keep learning sa kung ano po yung matutunan ko dito sa music. Sobrang napamahal po talaga ako, and I cannot wait po to share with you po talaga yung upcoming album ko na kung saan ‘yung title niya is Reborn.”
Maymay also described her magical experience recording the local soundtrack for Disney’s live-action Snow White.
“Para sa akin po, very magical po ‘yung journey ko doon. Kasi bigla na lang po binigay sa akin, ay bigla na lang natanggap ko ‘yung news, tapos kinabukasan ibibigay ‘yung kanta, tapos i-re-record kinabukasan,” she said.
While the theatrical singing style was a challenge, she expressed gratitude for the support she received.
“Kilig ako talaga, pero hindi ko naman masasabi na naging smooth ‘yung flow ng pag-aaral ko doon sa song… So, thank you, Miss Annie (Quintos), ‘yung isa sa mga vocal coach ko, dahil tinulungan niya po talaga ako na mairaos ‘yung kanta, and I’m very thankful din sa mga nakarinig na, dahil they ended up liking it,” she shared.
Grateful for the opportunity, Maymay said, “Kaya maraming salamat. Sobra, talagang very blessed talaga. Kahit papano, naranasan kong maging prinsesa. Prinsipe na lang talaga ang kulang.”
