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Jeri Violago, proud to sing Vehnee Saturno’s composition ‘Gusto Kita’

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>After signing on with ABS-CBN Music under Tarsier Records last September, new singer Jeri Violago has been keeping busy working on his career, recently launching his first every music video with his single &quot;Gusto Kita,&quot; written by OPM legend songwriter Vehnee Saturno.</p><p>“I’m very thankful to everyone supporting me like sir Vehnee (Saturno), Tarsier Records, sir Roxy (Liquigan) and everyone. Being able to see this become a reality, parang nag-start na yung dream come true ko na gusto ko maging singer and performer.</p><p>&quot;And since they said I have the potential, I can explore different genres, I can write more songs and I can explore kung ano pa yung puwede ko gawin. This for me is my first step towards reaching my ultimate goal and seeing where this will go sa career ko,” Jeri shared during the &quot;Gusto Kita&quot; press launch held last November 29. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy0mwfPSMV6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1423426.0999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A1422938.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A1423373.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Having started off his journey in music as early as grade school when he enrolled at the UP Conservatory of Music followed by joining an acapella group in high school at the Ateneo de Manila University, Jeri also solidified his training further by  enrolling in National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab’s music school. Now being handled by veteran talent manager Emy Domingo, Jeri said he hopes to fully focus and pursue his dream of singing.</p><p>“I think mas confident na ako ng kont. Pa-unti unti po (laughs). Enjoy talaga yung music journey ko. Of course nervous ako but yet I just enjoy the moment. Love ko talaga yung ginagawa ko,” he admitted.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0RfnkgSjgc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1423438.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1422938.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A1423373.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe width="2279" height="952" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HpaQIKCOyQE" title="Jeri Violago talks about his debut songs | PUSH TV" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>With the release of his music video online, Jeri said he is proud of the outcome, which he shot with <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong>It’s Showtime</strong></em></a> personality Jackie Gonzaga.</p><p>“Of course dahil nasa Star Music ako, gusto ko siya maka-collaboration kasi under <em>Showtime</em> siya. So given that we were able to work together, hopefully we’ll see more collaborations in the future. Yung inspiration niya talaga yung parang high school or college na love stories. Yung start of the story was siya yung may gusto sa akin and mahiyain siya. And the time she was able to show her feelings, may sumingit. But at the end, ako pala yung magsasabi na gusto kita. So during the shooting, it was super fun. Super easy to work with si Jackie. Hopefully nagustuhan niyo yung music video.</p><p>&quot;When they gave me the song ‘Gusto Kita,’ what really resonated with me was yung message talaga. Yung ano ba yung sinasabing mga lyrics. Ako kasi nung bata ako, ever since high scholl and collega, ako talaga yung type of person na nag-aamin. Ayoko yung mga regrets. Ayoko yung mga what if, yung mga ganun. So nung nakita ko yung song, parang close to the heart ko. So what’s what I really liked about the song,” he shared.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0L_njZrdyE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1423449.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1422938.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A1423373.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0WGqe5LKIC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1425200.2000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A1422938.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A1423373.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Hoping to someday get to perform on a bigger stage and have his own concert, Jeri said he is thankful to ABS-CBN Music head Roxy Liquigan for blessing him with the stage name “Jeri.”</p><p>“When I went to ABS-CBN, si sir Roxy yung pumili ng Jeri. Sabi niya, ‘Ah catchy ito. Easy recall. Kakaiba.’ So that’s the reason why siya yung pumili ng Jeri. After &#x27;Gusto Kita,&#x27; plans ko sana is to explore different genres and see where I can grow further pa and hopefully to keep performing sa mga public events if may mga gigs or collaborations,” he said. </p><p>Just like his persona in his music video, Jeri said that he too has already experienced what it feels like to fall in love. Although the promising new singer wouldn&#x27;t go into details about his current relationship status, he explained how he views the experience of liking someone at the start.</p><p>“Of course I’ve experienced falling in love kasi masarap magmahal. For me talaga, when you think of gusto, it can be a distraction or an infatuation. I think throughout time makikita mo kung madedevelop siya to love. Kasi kapag infatuation makikita mo kapag magiging flustered ka or mga ganun. Kapag na-in love na siya, parang everyday miss mo siya or everyday hinahanap mo siya. So depende sa time kung mag-develop siya or hindi,” he added.</p>

<p>Jeri Violago talks about launching his first-ever music video with ‘It's Showtime’ host Jackie Gonzaga.</p>

Jeri Violago talks about launching his first-ever music video with ‘It's Showtime’ host Jackie Gonzaga.