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In 1995 Belamide came to national attention when her song "Tell the World of His Love" won the top prize in the search for the theme song for the [[World Youth Day]] to celebrate the visit of the [[Pope John-Paul II]] to the Philippines.<ref>[http://www.sunstar.com.ph/enwiki/static/bac/2007/07/16/oped/benedicto.sanchez.html Pagbabago (Changes)] ''[[The Philippine Star]]'', July 16, 2007</ref> In 1996 her song "Shine" won second place in the [[Metropop Song Festival|Metro Manila Popular Music Festival]] (later known as the Metropop Song Festival). In 2005 the song again became a hit in the Philippines as sung by [[Regine Velasquez]].<ref>[http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb003596.htm RACHELLE ANN GO'S TURN TO SHINE], ‘’[[The Philippine Star]]’’, April 18, 2005</ref> In 1999 she won second place in the USA Songwriting Competition held in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]].<ref>[http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb004026.htm 11th Annual USA Songwriting Competition begins, Filipino songwriters honored] ''[[The Philippine Star]]'', 05/09/2006</ref><ref>[http://www.songwriting.net USA Songwriting Competition]</ref>
In 1995 Belamide came to national attention when her song "Tell the World of His Love" won the top prize in the search for the theme song for the [[World Youth Day]] to celebrate the visit of the [[Pope John-Paul II]] to the Philippines.<ref>[http://www.sunstar.com.ph/enwiki/static/bac/2007/07/16/oped/benedicto.sanchez.html Pagbabago (Changes)] ''[[The Philippine Star]]'', July 16, 2007</ref> In 1996 her song "Shine" won second place in the [[Metropop Song Festival|Metro Manila Popular Music Festival]] (later known as the Metropop Song Festival). In 2005 the song again became a hit in the Philippines as sung by [[Regine Velasquez]].<ref>[http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb003596.htm RACHELLE ANN GO'S TURN TO SHINE], ‘’[[The Philippine Star]]’’, April 18, 2005</ref> In 1999 she won second place in the USA Songwriting Competition held in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]].<ref>[http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb004026.htm 11th Annual USA Songwriting Competition begins, Filipino songwriters honored] ''[[The Philippine Star]]'', 05/09/2006</ref><ref>[http://www.songwriting.net USA Songwriting Competition]</ref>


In 2001 she produced the album ''Pagbabago'', named in honor of the [[Pagbabago@Pilipinas]] group which called for social and political reform in the Philippines. She wrote 8 of its 12 songs, which were performed by various artists. Most of the songs expressed the theme of personal responsibility.<ref>[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/mnlastd/?page=alexMagno_jan09_2003 Pagbabago: The album], ''[[Manila Standard Today]]''</ref><ref>[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=65713 Songs for this day recorded in 2002], ''[[Philippine Inquirer]]'', May 13, 2007</ref> In 2008 she wrote the theme song for the [[Global Peace Festival]], "Where Peace Begins.".<ref>[http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p081205.htm&no=38 Feature: RP leads the world in peace] Philippine Information Agency December 5, 2008</ref>
In 2001 she produced the album ''Pagbabago'', named in honor of the [[Pagbabago@Pilipinas]] group which called for social and political reform in the Philippines. She wrote 8 of its 12 songs, which were performed by various artists. Most of the songs expressed the theme of personal [[responsibility]].<ref>[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/mnlastd/?page=alexMagno_jan09_2003 Pagbabago: The album], ''[[Manila Standard Today]]''</ref><ref>[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=65713 Songs for this day recorded in 2002], ''[[Philippine Inquirer]]'', May 13, 2007</ref> In 2008 she wrote the theme song for the [[Global Peace Festival]], "Where Peace Begins.".<ref>[http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p081205.htm&no=38 Feature: RP leads the world in peace] Philippine Information Agency December 5, 2008</ref>


Belamide has also written many commercial [[jingle]]s. In 2005 the restaurant chain [[Jollibee]] commissioned her to write a Christmas song for its annual book and toy drive. The song, “Maligaya at MaAga and Pasko”, was recorded by [[Aga Muhlach]], [[Donna Cruz-Larrazabal]], [[Sarah Geronimo]], and [[Mark Bautista]], who donated their services to help the cause.<ref>[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife05_nov19_2005 Aga’s quest for 1 millionth toy], ''[[Manila Standard Today]]'' </ref>
Belamide has also written many commercial [[jingle]]s. In 2005 the restaurant chain [[Jollibee]] commissioned her to write a [[Christmas]] song for its annual book and toy drive. The song, “Maligaya at MaAga and Pasko”, was recorded by [[Aga Muhlach]], [[Donna Cruz-Larrazabal]], [[Sarah Geronimo]], and [[Mark Bautista]], who donated their services to help the cause.<ref>[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife05_nov19_2005 Aga’s quest for 1 millionth toy], ''[[Manila Standard Today]]'' </ref>


She is also a pioneer of the recent trend in the Philippines where couples commission a [[theme song]] for their [[wedding]].<ref> ''[[Manila Times]]''</ref> Her [[website]] features a "Song Shop" in which she offers to custom write songs for weddings, gifts, and organizational theme songs.<ref>[http://www.trinabelamide.com/songshopmain.htm Song Shop]</ref>
She is also a pioneer of the recent trend in the Philippines where couples commission a [[theme song]] for their [[wedding]].<ref> ''[[Manila Times]]''</ref> Her [[website]] features a "Song Shop" in which she offers to custom write songs for weddings, gifts, and organizational theme songs.<ref>[http://www.trinabelamide.com/songshopmain.htm Song Shop]</ref>

Revision as of 18:52, 23 December 2008

Trina Belamide is a Filipino songwriter and record producer.[1] According to the Manila Times she has written songs for most of the Philippines' top recording artists.[2]

She began taking piano lessons at age 8 and started writing songs at 15. In highschool and college she was active in glee clubs as both a singer and songwriter. She said that this exposed her to a wider range of music and helped her make her first contacts in the music industry. She graduated from Ateneo College in 1990 and worked as an advertising copywriter for a short time before deciding to devote her full time to songwriting. [3]

In 1995 Belamide came to national attention when her song "Tell the World of His Love" won the top prize in the search for the theme song for the World Youth Day to celebrate the visit of the Pope John-Paul II to the Philippines.[4] In 1996 her song "Shine" won second place in the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival (later known as the Metropop Song Festival). In 2005 the song again became a hit in the Philippines as sung by Regine Velasquez.[5] In 1999 she won second place in the USA Songwriting Competition held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[6][7]

In 2001 she produced the album Pagbabago, named in honor of the Pagbabago@Pilipinas group which called for social and political reform in the Philippines. She wrote 8 of its 12 songs, which were performed by various artists. Most of the songs expressed the theme of personal responsibility.[8][9] In 2008 she wrote the theme song for the Global Peace Festival, "Where Peace Begins.".[10]

Belamide has also written many commercial jingles. In 2005 the restaurant chain Jollibee commissioned her to write a Christmas song for its annual book and toy drive. The song, “Maligaya at MaAga and Pasko”, was recorded by Aga Muhlach, Donna Cruz-Larrazabal, Sarah Geronimo, and Mark Bautista, who donated their services to help the cause.[11]

She is also a pioneer of the recent trend in the Philippines where couples commission a theme song for their wedding.[12] Her website features a "Song Shop" in which she offers to custom write songs for weddings, gifts, and organizational theme songs.[13]

References

  1. ^ Costanilla: Usa Ka Tingog, first rehearsal, Sun Star: Philippine news, May 8, 2008
  2. ^ Finding fulfillment, rewards from songwriting, Manila Times, March 4, 2007 "Belamide, who has written songs for majority of the Philippines’ top recording artists and producers [sic] albums for them as well."
  3. ^ Manila Times
  4. ^ Pagbabago (Changes) The Philippine Star, July 16, 2007
  5. ^ RACHELLE ANN GO'S TURN TO SHINE, ‘’The Philippine Star’’, April 18, 2005
  6. ^ 11th Annual USA Songwriting Competition begins, Filipino songwriters honored The Philippine Star, 05/09/2006
  7. ^ USA Songwriting Competition
  8. ^ Pagbabago: The album, Manila Standard Today
  9. ^ Songs for this day recorded in 2002, Philippine Inquirer, May 13, 2007
  10. ^ Feature: RP leads the world in peace Philippine Information Agency December 5, 2008
  11. ^ Aga’s quest for 1 millionth toy, Manila Standard Today
  12. ^ Manila Times
  13. ^ Song Shop
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