Kapamilya singer and actress Angeline Quinto revealed that there was a time in her life that she stopped singing. In her recent guest appearance at Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast, the “Patuloy ang Pangarap” hitmaker recalled how words–– especially coming from some of her distant relatives–– impacted her.
Angeline was a contestant for Star for a Night where she reached the Grand Finals but eventually lost to Kapamilya singer-actress Sarah Geronimo. She then joined ABS-CBN’s reality show, Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar, which she won and eventually launched her stardom.
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The Kapamilya singer admitted that she joined Star for a Night not to win the monetary prize or the competition but to meet her idol, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez. She shared how she didn’t expect to be one of the finalists but was happy nonetheless.
“Hindi ako sumali doon para sa pera, sa exposure, hindi talaga. Kasi gusto ko lang talaga makita si Ms. Reg ng personal. Yun lang talaga yung gusto kong mangyari and pasasalamat ko na umabot ako ng finals kasi hindi ko naman talaga inaasahan. Sabi ko nga, nako first week palang talo na ako dito. Okay na nakita ko na si Regine,” she said.
“Umabot naman ako ng grand finals–– si Sarah yung nanalo. Ako naman, dahil sanay naman ako sa mga amatuer singing contests, manalo o matalo, okay ako. At kung natalo man ako doon, may mga consolation prizes din naman kami; may pera pa rin akong mauuwi,” she added.
Despite being a finalist, Angeline revealed she still received harsh words coming from different people. This led to her believing them for a time and contemplating to leave her dream of singing behind.
“Nung 15 [or] 16 years old ako, nagstop ako sa singing. Parang medyo siguro napuno yung heart ko ng mga ganun. Ang dami kong naririnig, baka talagang hindi para sa akin ang pag kanta,” she recalled.
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“Nagstop ako sumali sa mga singing contests kahit marami akong gustong salihan sa TV, hindi ko na siya tinuloy. Pati yung mama ko nga nagtatanong kung bakit hindi na nagtratry ulit,” she continued.
Eventually, she would join Star Power and fate let her have her way–– 15 years of being successful in the industry. She credited her mother, Mama Bob, who made sure to support her and be her number one cheerleader despite what others said.
“Pinalampas ko nalang lahat kasi si Mama Bob ganun. Kung ano man ang marinig mo sa ibang tao, ikaw naman ang nakakakilala sa sarili mo,” she said.
“Buti nalang meron akong ganun–– meron akong nanay, meron akong Mama Bob. Kahit isa lang siya, dalawa lang kami, alam kong buong-buo yung suporta sa akin,” she ended.
Angeline is set to celebrate her 15 years in the industry through a concert, Aquinse, slated to happen at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City this August 22. Tickets are available through TicketNet outlets nationwide and ticketnet.com.ph.