2-day Guimaras Vacation

Taking a break from their schedule of performances, Reyn Callao, Sheila Barrios and Ezzy of SYK Unit had a two-day vacation in Morobuan, Guimaras, a small community in the north western part of Guimaras Island from Dec. 27-28 It is almost an hour boat-ride from Iloilo City with only one boat ride per day (6AM). The place is serene but exciting destination to visit with friendly people. The place is blessed with beautiful seashore and attractions for visitors who appreciates simple provincial lifestyle.

Reyn and Ilonggo 3nity 2nd single Teaser

Reyn performs @ Ilonggo Beat

Reyn Callao and his Ilonggo 3nity bandmates performed at Ilonggo Beat, the mini-concert set by Ilonggo music artists at Gaisano City Capital Iloilo last December 17, 5PM. Joining the show includes Ilonggo rap groups All Out Kingz and SYK Unit. They performed their original Ilonggo rap songs and entertained the mall-goers with their talents. Clifford and Vhouying King of SYK Unit co-hosted the show. It turned out to be a fun show and a venue to highlight the best of Ilonggo music. In fact, the mall manager was thrilled with the way they capture the interest and attention of the audience that convinced him to ask the Ilonggo artists to come back again the next day to perform for the extended show. The event is sponsored by Camella Iloilo, Natividad Realty, Home Sweet Home Realty and ACSI Computer College.

Encore... fashion and music features Reyn and Ilonggo 3nity

itravel Philippines event “Encore...Fashion and Music” was participated in by Ilonggo 3nity and Reyn Callao last December 18, 2010, 7PM at Tigbauan Gym. Also present during the show are All Out Kingz and SYK Unit who performed their Ilonggo rap songs. For the first part of the show, Sheila, Reyn and Cherry of Ilonggo 3nity were given a very dramatic approach with their music and songs before their performance. Sheila performed her Ilonggo songs as well as their group song “Badtrip.” The second part is a fashion show featuring the designs of Ilonggo designer, Ram Silva and Ilonggo fashion models. After the fashion show, the second half of Ilonggo artists performance took place before an energetic show band entertained the crowd.

Reyn performed at MOR 91.1 and ABS-CBN Iloilo’s Ilonggo Music Awards

Reyn Callao performed his Ilonggo smash hit songs “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na” at the performance night of the first Ilonggo Music Awards organized by MOR 91.1 and ABS-CBN Iloilo last December 15, 7PM at Jaq’s Bar located at Smallville complex. Reyn was nominated for Best Male Artist along with his cousin, Sheila Barrios for Best in Female Artist. SYK Unit, their closest rap group friends was also nominated for Best Hip-Hop Group. The event was a gathering of the best of the best Ilonggo music artists from solo artists to group acts ranging from Hip-Hop, Rock to Reggae. During the performance night, 60% will be added to the total score while the rest came from text voting. The awarding ceremony was held last December 17 at the fountain area of Robinsons Place Iloilo, 7PM. Reyn received a certificate of recognition as one of the finalists for Best Male Artist.

Reyn Callao @ Battle of the Queens in Janiuay

Ilonggo R&B singer, Reyn Callao was invited to perform his Ilonggo hit songs and serenade the finalists of Battle of the Queens in the town of Janiuay, Iloilo in the evening of December 10, 2010 at Janiuay Covered Gym. This event is on its second year and gathered the most beautiful and talented ladies in the province vying for the crown. Reyn performed his songs “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na.” He also sang “Bi Bale Na Lang,” a Gary Velenciano Classic and “Kung Ika’y Mawawala” by Ogie Alcasid.

Who will be chosen as Tigbauan Fashionistas?

Set to discover new faces for Ilonggo fashion industry, Tigbauan Fashionistas 2010, a Y2K Production in cooperation with Nic-Nic’s House of Fashion is set to happen on December 26, 7PM at Tigbauan Covered Gym. Young fashion model aspirants were already chosen as finalists last December 12 and will compete for the grand finals night. Ilonggo fashion designer, Dominic “Nic-Nic” Manderico will present his latest fashion wardrobes and will be worn by the grand finalists. Invited guest models and fashion icons will also participate in the event for a special fashion segment. The male and female winners of Tigbauan Fashionistas will receive cash prizes, trophies and gift certificates from the organizer and sponsors. Ilonggo music acts such as Ilonggo 3nity composed of Reyn Callao, Sheila Barrios and Cherry Callao, and All Out Kingz are set to perform and entertain the crowd.

The event is presented by Camella Iloilo and GMA TV 6 Iloilo.

Encore...Fashion and Music @ Tigbauan Covered Gym

With deep passion for local tourism, fashion and music, itravel Philippines magazine will held a pre-Christmas event entitled “Encore...Fashion and Music” on the evening of December 18 at Tigbauan Covered Gym. The event is a spectacular fusion of Ilonggo music and fashion parade. With the recent wave of popularity for Ilonggo pop music, Ilonggo 3nity, a trio of indie music artists composed of Reyn Callao, Sheila Barrios and Cherry Callao will perform their original Ilonggo songs including the theme song of itravel Philippines “Travel with Us.” Other Ilonggo acts set to perform are All Out Kingz, a rap group composed of Kudafie, Stan, Chaiz and Mz. JT with SYK Unit.

Young Ilonggo fashion designer, Ram Silva will unveil his latest fashion collection of clothes made from indigenous materials with a modern twist. His clothes and avant garde creations will be worn by some of today’s recognizable faces in Iloilo’s modelling industry. Fashion choreographer, Bombette Marin is the show’s artistic director. Ilonggo show bands are also set to entertain the crowd until the wee hours of the evening.

The event is presented by i-worx Advertising Co. Ltd. in cooperation with Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Camella Iloilo, Beauty Dynamics, Shana Lacs Spa, Itravel Express and GMA TV 6 Iloilo.

Reyn performs @ ABE’s HRM inter-school competition

Reyn Callao recently performed his Ilonggo hit singles “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na” to a screaming crowd of students from various public high schools in Iloilo during the Kitchenomics inter-school competition last December 8, 2010 at DepEd Social Hall. The event is facilitated and organized by ABE International Computer School to gather the best and harness the skills of students in hospitality and HRM industry. The event started as early as 9AM and during the competition, the Ilonggo R&B singer entertained the crowd. Before he bid goodbye, he performed his song “Travel With Us,” the theme song of itravel Philippines magazine. Sheila Barrios, his bandmate in Ilonggo 3nity was also there to perform. After the event, students came over to have picture taking with him.

Reyn Serenades the Queen of Bakhaw

Ilonggo R&B singer, Reyn Callao serenades the Fiesta Queen of Brgy. Bakhaw in Mandurriao, Iloilo in the evening of November 28, 2010. Reyn performed a tagalog song during his serenade to the Queen with her princesses and royal court. Later, Reyn finally sang and promoted his Ilonggo songs “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na” that was instantly loved by the audience. In the coming weeks, Reyn has been invited to performed in various towns and places all over Iloilo. He is also determined to promote Ilonggo music and their group Ilonggo 3nity that is now making waves in Australia.

Reyn and Ilonggo 3nity @ Gaisano City Christmas Show

Spreading the message of love this Christmas, Ilonggo R&B singer, Reyn Callao with her Ilonggo 3nity bandmates, Sheila and Cherry Callao recently performed at Gaisano City Christmas Daigon Show in the afternoon of November 28. Gaisano City invited choral groups from elementary schools in Iloilo to perform Christmas songs.

Sheila performed “Christmas in our hearts” and her Ilonggo singles mash-up “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang.” Cherry sang “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and her Ilonggo song “Ikaw Guid Lang.” Reyn Callao performed his Ilonggo songs “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na.”

Reyn with Ilonggo 3nity performed at Savannah Madison Square Blessing

Reyn Callao with her Ilonggo 3nity bandmates, Sheila Barrios and Cherry Callao recently performed at the grandiose blessing of Savannah’s Glades Madison Square blessing last November 28 at 10 AM. The event is the opening of the newest community landmark at Glades, the first enclave introduced in 2000 at Savannah. With addition of this beautiful landmark, Savannah is continuously growing and expanding as the next site of metropolis in Iloilo province.

Sheila performed “Give Love on Christmas Day,” Cherry sang “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” while Reyn performed “Pasko Na Sinta Ko.” As a trio, they performed “Christmas in Our Hearts” together to the delight of the crowd.

Reyn @ ABE 9^th Founding Anniversary

Ilonggo R&B singer, Reyn Callao performed live at ABE Iloilo Computer School 9^th Founding Anniversary in the evening of November 27 held at Iloilo Grand Hotel Grand Ballroom. The event is also the pageant night of Mr. And Ms. ABE 2010 where six lovely ladies and men competed for the title. Sheila sang her Ilonggo hit songs “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” as an intermission number. Her cousin and Ilonggo 3nity bandmate, Reyn Callao also performed his Ilonggo songs “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na.” Reyn and Sheila were later interviewed onstage by the emcee due to the overwhelming response and request from the audience.

Sheila and Reyn would like to thank AKON Salon located at Marymart Mall for their makeover that evening.

Reyn joins SYK Unit concert @ACSI

Ilonggo R&B singer, Reyn Callao recently joined the all-star cast concert of SYK Unit, a group of Ilonggo rappers and music artists last November 27, 7PM at ACSI Computer College . The concert was organized by Vhuoying King, SYK unit dynamic member whose recent Ilonggo song “Kadaku Sang Moon” topped the music charts of FM stations in Bacolod City and Iloilo. SYK Unit is headed by its active creative director, Sayken Snipes whose legacy with the group made an impact in Ilonggo hiphop music culture for several years. The group performed some of their newest original Ilonggo songs and tracks for their newest album. The concert is also a benefit show for ACSI Computer College as a pre-Christmas entertainment event and highlighting of its local talents.

Reyn performed his hit Ilonggo singles “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na” to the delight of the audience who to love her song and her deep-melodic voice instantly.

Ilonggo 3nity Nov. 14, 2010 debut teaser in 93.5 FM Rockhampton

3nity Dream (Part 1 of 3): Ilonggo 3nity set to be heard in Rockhampton City, Australia

It all started with a pop dream for Ilonggo 3nity, a vocal trio of independent Ilonggo music artists Reyn Callao, Sheila Barrios and Cherry Callao. They were managed and formed by rslphoenix music, a team of independent creative artists from Iloilo City, Philippines. Last April this year, Reyn caught the eye of the group and was convinced to record his first Ilonggo song “Seryoso” then followed by his cousin, Sheila Barrios with her song “Ginpalangga,.” Both singers wrote their songs with beats based from famous songs of Chris Brown and Rihanna, respectively. Later, Cherry Callao, the sister of Reyn came over and recorded her own song “Ikaw Guid Lang,” an Ilonggo song based from the beat of Tifanny’s 90s famous song. Under one independent management team, the three talented Ilonggo artists has decided to merge their voices to become Ilonggo 3nity and the recording of their first launching song “Badtrip,” an Ilonggo remake of Lady Gaga’s pop hit. Their songs are one by one released in selected FM radio stations in Iloilo and now, in Bacolod. Ilonggo 3nity are working side-by-side with Ilonggo rap groups SYK Unit and All Out Kingz for out-of-towns gigs and events.

In the last week of October this year, Cyril Calabio, a Filipino radio presentor for 93.5 FM Rockhampton Community Station in Rockhampton City, Australia sent a facebook message to Ilonggo 3nity expressing his interest with their song. He presented the idea to play the song of Ilonggo 3nity “Badtrip” since he has a lot of Filipino and Ilonggo listeners in his weekly program. He is hoping to capture their interest of his Kababayans who are living and working in Rockhampton City and some parts of Australia. He believes that presenting Filipino talents or Ilonggos in particular would make them feel close to their real home country. From 2008-2009, Calabio hosted a weekly Cable show about tourism in the Philippines and everything it has to offer for tourists. After a short while, he took a rest and was invited to host a weekly radio show at 93.5 FM Rockhampton Community Station where Filipinos and Australians are avid listeners.

Calabio’s passion for Filipino culture and his home country has put his life in Australia even more exciting, inspiring and self-fulfilling. He has been a born leader even when he was still living in Iloilo a few years ago. His achievements include being elected as President of Iloilo Jaycees in 2005. Now, he has made a life-changing decision to give local Filipino talents such as Ilonggo 3nity a chance to be heard and appreciated not only by their fellow Filipinos in Australia but by everyone who are fans of real talent and cool music.

On November 14, 2010, Calabio will play Ilonggo songs for the first on air starting with Ilonggo 3nity’s “Badtrip” and their respective solo singles such as “Bahala Ka Na” by Reyn Callao, “Sa Handum na Guid Lang” by Sheila Barrios and “Ikaw Guid Lang” by Cherry Callao.

Surely, it will become a big leap for Ilonggo music in the years to come.

(On the second of this part article, Calabio expressed his plans for Ilonggo 3nity)