DERRICK MONASTERIO RELEASES NEW ALBUM

It’s really impossible to miss the disarming looks and godly physique of Kapuso hunk Derrick Monasterio.  But what most people don’t know is that aside from being an effective actor, he can sing very well.

He has previously recorded some songs that were used for promotions of movies like “Tween Hearts,” “The Witness” and “My Kontrabida Girl.” 

For someone who never intended to be in show business, Derrick has done well, having started out as a teen actor in several Kapuso TV series before gradually getting into more mature roles.

Then, just recently, GMA Records released Derrick’s self-titled EP on digital and physical (CD) formats.  But having been a choir member in school, Derrick reveals that “Singing is my first love. When I was young, I’m part of the choir so singing talaga yung roots ko at ‘yun yung isa sa mga gusto kong ma-achieve. At isang malaking factor din talaga yung pagsali ko sa singing contests sa school para mahasa ako sa pagkanta.”  He further reveals, “Pinangarap ko talaga nung bata pa lang ako na magkaroon ng sariling album. Yung makita yung mukha ko sa CD pati na sa mga record stores.”

Derrick Monasterio’s self-titled EP includes 6 songs, including his carrier single “Give Me One More Chance”, written by award-winning composer Toto Sorioso.  The EP also includes the Ogie Alcasid composition, “Kailangan Kita” which were formerly popularized by Piolo Pascual and Gary Valenciano.  Among the original pieces are songs by another award-winning composer Vehnee Saturno (“Reyna”) and fellow GMA Records artist Glen (“Batobalani”).  It also includes the Gerry Paraiso song “Kailangan Ko, Kailangan Mo”, a revival and a duet with GMA’s “Bet ng Bayan” winner Hannah Precillas.  The EP also includes a Bonus Track—“Ang Aking Puso”, a duet with Julie Anne San Jose and composed by the King of Soul Janno Gibbs.

Derrick’s EP may be downloaded via iTunes, Amazon Music, eMusic and Qobuz, while physical copies are now available in Astroplus, Astro Vision, The Landmark and SM Music and Video record outlets nationwide.

For details of Derrick’s upcoming album promos, follow GMA Records on Facebook (GMA Records), Twitter (@RealGMARecords) and on Instagram (@gmarecords).  Watch out for Derrick’s “Give Me One More Chance” music video on GMA Records’ channel on YouTube (GMARecordsOfficial) coming out very soon.  Follow Derrick Monasterio on Twitter (@derrickleander) and on Instagram (@derrickmonasterio).