New Gen Phenomenal Actress Belle Mariano Stages Her First Concert
See this young star shine brighter in her “Daylight: The Concert” event happening on January 29
We’re living through challenging times, and various forms of entertainment have served as our escape, taking our minds off stress and worries even just for a moment. During this time, music has been transporting us to places we’d rather be in a world where the pandemic doesn’t exist.
“I’ve been listening to jazz, French music lately, as in sobra, because of Emily in Paris,” 19-year-old Belle Mariano tells Metro.Style, citing her current favorite, Ashley Park’s “Mon Soleil,” which calls to mind a relaxing day in a Parisian café. “A big factor why I listen and I love music is just that, you know, just by listening to the one who’s singing and listening to the beat and melody and everything, it really takes you to a different place.”
Belle also often listens to songs by global superstars BTS because they’re fun and instant mood boosters. American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo, with her very relatable songs, is an artist whose journey she’s likewise inspired by.
That music is such a powerful and universal tool for expressing oneself and evoking emotions is a fact Belle has always known. After all, she grew up in a family that loves music and enjoys the Filipino favorite pastime of bonding over karaoke sessions. Singing is Belle’s first love, but while acting opportunities landed on her lap first, she held on to her dream of becoming a singer.
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Belle Mariano on Pursuing a Music Career
Belle Mariano on Pursuing a Music Career
Pursuing her other passion
After establishing herself as an actress with successful projects like films “Four Sisters Before a Wedding” and “Love Is Color Blind” as well as the hit series “He’s Into Her,” Belle was ready to branch out and dig into her core as a passionate singer. In June last year, following the May launch of her series “He’s Into Her” with Donny Pangilinan, Belle released her debut single “Sigurado” which is part of the show’s official soundtrack. The song, which has 13.4 million streams on Spotify as of this writing, is about taking things slowly in a relationship. Written by Trisha Denise, Belle sings, “Siguro sa ngayon ’di pa tayo handa / Pero sigurado tayong dalawa’y / Para sa isa’t-isa.”
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Despite her busy schedule promoting “He’s Into Her” and filming her and Donny’s first movie together, “Love Is Color Blind,” last year, Belle was also manifesting her dream of releasing her own album. “Someday sana magka-album ako,” she would voice out for the universe to hear. Finally, in December last year, she became a full-fledged singer with a seven-track album called “Daylight,” produced by Star Pop. Other tracks featured in the album are “For Your Eyes Only” (written by Trisha Denise), “Tanging Dahilan” (Gab Tagadtad), “With You” (Angelica ‘Majarlica’ Tagadtad), “Rainy Days” (Sab), “Rise” (Jayda), and “Nights of December” (Alexis Tagadtad).
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Singing themes of love and empowerment, Belle’s voice is a breath of fresh air, complementing the catchy, feel-good, and uplifting beats and rhythms. “We came up with the title ‘Daylight’ because I feel like every song du’n sa album, you can just picture yourself listening to that song, drinking a cup of coffee while watching the daylight, the sunlight comes up, the sunrise,” Belle shares. “Really, it’s just a reminder for us na despite everything we’re going through, you know, we still have to seek for the daylight. We still seek the daylight and just enjoy life.”
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Taking her craft a notch higher
This Star Magic and RISE Artists Studio talent ended 2021 on a high note with the release of her debut album “Daylight.” And now, she’s starting 2022 with a bang with “Daylight: The Concert.” Ten years ago, if she was told she’d have an album and a concert, she wouldn’t have believed it. But there are people who truly “belle-ive” in her talent, so much so they were sure the time had come for Belle to take on the stage. “I just couldn’t believe it, because honestly, I’ve just been dreaming about it and now it’s finally happening on the 29th… I just don’t know what to feel. I feel anxious, but at the same time, excited. I’m just super jittery but I’m super happy that this is finally happening and this is where my life is headed to.”
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Directed by Alco Guerrero under the music direction of Iean Iñigo, this virtual offering was conceptualized to be a light and intimate affair that’s sure to lift the mood of audiences worldwide. “I want everyone to connect so kahit virtually lang, gusto ko na ma-feel nila ’yung ambiance, na despite all these rains happening in our lives, we still have to see daylight,” Belle emphasizes. Joining her in her concert are Kyle Echarri, Sab, Trisha Denise, Jayda, and of course, Donny Pangilinan who’s one-half of the new gen phenomenal love team DonBelle. One of the bands Belle can’t stop fangirling over, Ben&Ben, also has a special participation in the concert. Belle shares, “What I’m really excited is for them to hear my take, our take一the band and I一sa mga music na kakantahin, kasi babaliin namin, iibahin namin ’yung theme. Let’s say if alternative talaga ’yung music, gagawin namin siyang medyo bossa nova. So, abangan na lang nila ’yan kasi ang ganda talaga nu’ng mga ideas na pinagsama-sama namin lahat.”
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The performances in “Daylight: The Concert” are a must-see, but Belle’s fashion and beauty looks are also worth looking forward to. Belle has been serving stunning transformations one after another with every event she graces一from her old-world glam look in a black velvet gown for the premiere of “Love Is Color Blind” to her hot red numbers at last year’s ABS-CBN Christmas Special. And viewers can also expect Belle to wow with her fashion statements in the concert, with the help of her go-to stylist Adrianne Concepcion. “For sure, it will be colorful,” Belle says of her wardrobe for the upcoming event. “What’s really nice is that every single outfit I’ll be wearing sa concert really matches the song I’ll be singing. It’s super nice that kahit outfit ko, it really speaks the song.”
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Seeing daylight
Just like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, Belle believes there’s always an opportunity to see daylight after the storms of life. “Ang gusto ko maparating sa audience is kahit ano’ng struggle na pinagdadaanan natin despite the pandemic and everything in general that we’re going through, you know, sometimes we forget to enjoy and see the daylight,” Belle points out. “And I want this concert to be a reminder for us, for everyone, that no matter what we go through, no matter where we are in life, we must always seek daylight.”
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After almost a decade in the entertainment industry, Belle is grateful for everything she’s been blessed with in her career. But at the same time, she’s hopeful to achieve more things as she continues to grow and improve in her crafts. Whatever success she may be enjoying today didn’t happen overnight. To make this journey even more worthwhile, Belle knows there’s no other way but up and that she must strive to soar higher.
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In her song, “Rise,” written by Jayda, Belle sings, “I’m on the rise / Right before their eyes / No limit but the sky / I’m ready to take flight / Someday they’ll see / I’ll be exactly where I want to be.” We ask Belle, “Where exactly do you want to be?” To which, she replies, “That place would be a place where I can just inspire other people. And of course, that place where I can grow more and know more about myself. Makakagawa ako in terms of acting, portraying other roles. In terms of music naman, trying different genres and just collaborating with my idols. So gusto ko marating ’yun.”
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Regular tickets for “Daylight: The Concert” priced at P195 which gives viewers access to the main concert link is still available, while the SVIP and VIP tickets priced at P795 and P495 respectively have already sold-out in December.
See the light of day with Belle in “Daylight: The Concert” 8 PM on January 29 (Saturday) via KTX.ph and TFC IPTV, with a replay the next day (January 30) at 11 AM.
Lead photos and gallery photos from @jakegalvez
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