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EXCLUSIVE: Maymay Entrata talks about new song, music camp experience, advice for fellow celebrities in PBB

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Kapamilya actress Maymay Entrata expressed her deep gratitude to the people she worked with on her new single, &quot;Paradise.&quot;</p><p>During Avon’s Ultra Lipstick make-up masterclass event, Maymay shared her appreciation for the trust she received from both local and international writers and producers involved in her new songs.</p><p>“I will give the credit po to people who made Paradise,” Maymay humbly told PUSH ABS-CBN in an exclusive interview.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG-SL-Xv0gQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1162170%2C%22ls%22%3A178452.90000003576%2C%22le%22%3A179161.70000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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>“Ako po na naging parte ng project na ito, sobra po akong blessed kasi I know these people are very talented po talaga, and for them to share din po ‘yung talent sa akin, I felt more trusted,” she added.</p><p>Maymay invited everyone to listen to her new song, emphasizing that it offers something fresh and different.</p><p>“Kung maririnig mo yung ‘Paradise’ na sobrang it’s something na beautiful and peaceful, pero ‘yung song very opposite po,” she teased.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/2/13/maymay-entrata-reflects-on-why-she-pursues-a-singing-career-sobrang-worth-it-talaga-1023"><strong><u>READ: Maymay Entrata reflects on why she pursues a singing career: ‘Sobrang worth it talaga’</u></strong></a></div><p>In February, Maymay released &quot;Paradise,&quot; a single composed by Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen alongside ASCAP London Music Awards-winning songwriter Boy Matthews. The song was also produced and co-written by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Tommy Brown and Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Lostboy.</p><p>“This is very surreal, guys. And very pressured kasi zero (pa ‘yung experience ko). Never pa ako nakakacompose with other people,” Maymay said of her experience being part of a music camp with renowned composers and producers. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG-l3B5PKUC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1112600.9000000358%2C%22ls%22%3A178452.90000003576%2C%22le%22%3A179161.70000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" 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><p>“Si Ms Amy Allen has worked with Sabrina Carpenter, tapos siya rin nag-compose for ‘Paradise’. Sobrang blessed ko na binigyan pa nila ako ng iba pang songs, other than &#x27;Amakabogera&#x27; English version, kasama na rin iyong &#x27;Paradise&#x27; and others,” Maymay said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/2/26/maymay-entrata-shares-experience-joining-music-camp-with-award-winning-composers-and-producers-2057"><strong><u>READ: Maymay Entrata shares experience joining music camp with award-winning composers, producers</u></strong></a></div><p>Reflecting on her experience, Maymay shared valuable lessons she learned from working with award-winning music artists.</p><p>“Isa sa mga natutunan ko na kapag feeling mo na hindi mo matapos-tapos ang first verse, ‘wag mo na ituloy kasi anything that you force, hindi maganda ang resulta,” Maymay shared.</p><p>She also teased her upcoming extended play (EP) album, set for release soon.</p><p>“We’ve done it po two years ago. Hindi lang ‘Paradise’ yung nagawa namin kung hindi buong EP. May upcoming EP po ako this year,” Maymay said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGiUFSauxsM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1066854.6000000238%2C%22ls%22%3A178452.90000003576%2C%22le%22%3A179161.70000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“May isang kanta po ako na very empowering po and nakatulong din po sa akin to cope with pain in the right way,” she revealed.</p><p>Maymay rose to fame as the Big Winner of the Kapamilya reality show<em> Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7</em> in 2016.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/27/maymay-entrata-on-fans-i-call-them-fanmily-1227"><strong><u>READ: Maymay Entrata on fans: ‘I call them fanmily’</u></strong></a></div><p>With a new season of the popular show now airing, Maymay shared some advice for the celebrity housemates of <em>PBB Collab Celebrity Edition</em>. Maymay also expressed being open to the idea of being a celebrity house guest if the opportunity arises.<strong></strong></p><p>“Magpakatotoo as long as wala kang tinatapakan na tao,” Maymay said.</p><p>She went on: “Always think many times before you say something especially kapag galit ka na lalo kapag inside the house. Mahirap i-control din lalo na ‘pag naiinis ka na kasi wala naman other distractions dahil kayo kayo lang.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/3/2/here-s-what-to-expect-in-the-20th-edition-of-pinoy-big-brother-1943"><strong><u>READ: Here’s what to expect in the 20th edition of Pinoy Big Brother</u></strong></a></div><p>“May mga times na ma-trigger ‘yung emotions, kaya hopefully kapag umabot sa emosyon na ganoon, they always choose to do what is right.”</p>

<p><b>Maymay Entrata shares how grateful she is to work with various producers for her upcoming EP.</b></p>

Maymay Entrata shares how grateful she is to work with various producers for her upcoming EP.