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Louie Ocampo shares why he is grateful to Tawag ng Tanghalan

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>As one of the most respected figures in the OPM industry, people wouldn’t expect Louie Ocampo to consider his stint as a hurado for Tawag ng Tanghalan to be a big deal. But, the celebrated songwriter and musical director admitted this during their Grand Resbak media conference held earlier this month. </p><div><br/></div><p>“I’m excited and I’m very nervous because to be surrounded by such talented people, parang Oh My God, I have to be really prepared. To be part of this group, ito yung tunay na TNT, tried and tested. Ang titibay ng mga ito. I’m sure they’re all prepared,” he shared as he addresses all 48 returning contestants to the country’s longest running singing competition. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG2jHlcSaOt/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A2666288.1999999955%2C%22ls%22%3A101719.69999999553%2C%22le%22%3A102096.60000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="846" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/24/21/louie-ocampo-reveals-stronger-more-assertive-sarah-g-in-latest-collaboration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Louie Ocampo reveals &#x27;stronger, more assertive&#x27; Sarah G in latest collaboration</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Being on the judging panel along with fellow hurados Karylle, Ogie Alcasid, and Jed Madela, Louie said that being on the segment has also helped boost his status since joining Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2016. </p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Because of TNT, they are exposed and they can be watched on television or on a computer. Exposure does a big thing. It gives them confidence. It makes people know who they are. It makes them shine. They put the voice and the face together. So this is what TNT did.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Even for me as a hurado, I’m a musical director and songwriter but because of Tawag ng Tanghalan and <em>Showtime,</em> I’m very grateful that they put the name and the face together. So para akong contestant din. Kaya nagkaroon ng impact ng konti when I work,” he admitted. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C96Avudv3cu/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2667373.6999999955%2C%22ls%22%3A101719.69999999553%2C%22le%22%3A102096.60000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1242" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/louie-ocampo-shares-what-he-treasures-the-most-in-his-45-years-in-the-music-industry-340370" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Louie Ocampo shares what he treasures the most in his 45 years in the music industry</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Louie said that his own personal journey in the music industry was not always about winning and he hoped that the Grand Resbak contestants would also persevere like him.</p><div><br/></div><p>“I started competing at the age of 16 years old. That was in 1976. And I didn’t win all the time. I had a couple of defeats but to get back on your feet and say, ‘I will not give up, I will compete again,’ makes you a winner. Always remember that. Never give up.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Alam mo, kanya kanyang panahon yan eh. Maybe it’s not my time today. But never give up. You just have to keep on dreaming and doing what you love to do and sali kayo ng sali. This is what TnT is doing. It’s giving you the opportunity to give back and show that panalo ka na kasi hindi ka natatakot mag-give up and you’re willing to give it another shot. That’s the most important thing. Do it for yourself. Do it because you love it. You’re honing your craft. For that alone, you are winners already. It’s a never ending journey,” he shared. </p><div><br/></div><p>Graduating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts with an MA in Music and Film Scoring, Louie’s impressive body or works include OPM immortal hits like Joey Albert’s &quot;Tell Me&quot; and &quot;Points of View,&quot; Martin Nievera’s &quot;Forever&quot; and &quot;I’ll Be There,&quot; Gino Padilla’s  &quot;Closer You and I,&quot; and Apo Hiking Society’s song “Ewan.&quot;</p>

<p>Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Resbak season judge Louie Ocampo shares how being on the show made him more popular in the industry.</p>

Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Resbak season judge Louie Ocampo shares how being on the show made him more popular in the industry.

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Louie Ocampo shares why he is grateful to Tawag ng Tanghalan: 'Para akong contestant din'

Rhea Manila Santos,

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Published March 14, 2025 06:04 PM PHT

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