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Jaya honors Elizabeth Ramsey and Pilita Corrales, introduces daughter Sabriya Gotidoc at concert

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>From daughter to mother, from mentor to student, and now to the next generation.</p><div><br/></div><p>Philippine Queen of Soul Jaya paid a heartfelt tribute to the two most important women in her life while proudly introducing her daughter during her Jaya: All Hits concert.</p><div> </div><p>Looking back on her three-decade journey, Jaya recalled how her entry into the Philippine music scene began as what she called an “accidental gig,” all thanks to the late Pilita Corrales, her mentor and first manager.</p><div> </div><p>“It was an accidental gig. Narinig niya ako,” Jaya shared. “Sabi niya, pagkausap niya sa akin na ‘You know, I’m gonna bring you to the Philippines and you’re gonna be big and famous.’ Ako talaga (in disbelief) but she believed in me.”</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOmuzWNguhS/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A492825.8000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A492369%2C%22le%22%3A492785.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="999" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Jaya went on: “She really did believe in me and hanggang ngayon dala-dala ko pa rin po ang gift na ibinigay sa akin and naging artist nga ako sa ating bansa. That was her. That connection truly changed the trajectory of my life.”</p><div> </div><p>Jaya also expressed gratitude for the fateful meeting between Pilita and her mother, the late Elizabeth Ramsey, both of whom became her guiding lights.</p><div> </div><p>“Iba rin si Lord magplano kasi noon pa, pinagtagpo Niya si Ms Pilita at ang nanay ko. Biruin mo naging magkaibigan sila, magkatrabaho and all of that,” Jaya said.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175827275360720250914_124458500_iOS.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Last April, Pilita Corrales, known as Asia&#x27;s Queen of Songs passed away at the age of 87. During the concert, Jaya paid tribute to her mentor and her late mother, the Philippines’ Queen of Rock ’n Roll.</p><div> </div><p>“Tonight, this part of the evening, I would like to pay tribute first to my mentor, my first manager and I consider her my second mother (Pilita) and a tribute to my one and only Philippines Queen of Rock &#x27;n Roll  who also happened to be my mom and she changed the direction of my life (Elizabeth),” Jaya expressed.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlVkphgQ-8/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A562976.1000000238%2C%22ls%22%3A492369%2C%22le%22%3A492785.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1192" 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><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>The tribute also brought back memories of her 1997 concert at the Folk Arts Theater, where both Pilita and Elizabeth joined her on stage.</p><div> </div><p>“Nakakatuwang isipin na nagconcert po ako noong 1997, I was 27 years old at the Folk Art Theaters and the funny thing is they were both with me on stage so I just want to share this stage with them again tonight,” she remarked.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175827284704720250914_124723594_iOS.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Jaya grew emotional as she sang Pilita’s classic “A Million Thanks to You”, followed by a nostalgic clip of Elizabeth Ramsey performing Ike &amp; Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary.” Jaya then joined in live, turning it into a poignant mother-daughter duet across generations.</p><div> </div><p>“Talking about my mom, mas appreciate ko po siya ngayon. Sana nga mas marami pa kami ginawa noong buhay siya,” Jaya confessed.  “But what an honor to be her daughter and to be blessed with the talent na mayroon siya.”</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlWGQdgfa-/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A635143%2C%22ls%22%3A492369%2C%22le%22%3A492785.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1174" 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><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/9/11/jaya-shares-how-mother-elizabeth-ramsey-shaped-her-as-a-performer-1343" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Jaya shares how mother Elizabeth Ramsey shaped her as a performer</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>As the evening of tributes unfolded, Jaya proudly introduced her daughter Sabriya, who is beginning her own career as a singer-songwriter.</p><div> </div><p>“Now, I’m going to continue the legacy by introducing to you my daughter, singer and songwriter Sabriya. I want you guys to enjoy her music. I hope you welcome her as much as you welcome me in 1996,” Jaya said proudly.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758272929870jaya-daughter.JPG" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><strong> </strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/8/22/what-fans-can-expect-at-jaya-s-upcoming-homecoming-concert-1734" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: What fans can expect at Jaya&#x27;s upcoming homecoming concert</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>After the show, Sabriya took to social media to thank her mother and everyone who made the night special.</p><div> </div><p>“what. a. show. It was such an honor to be part of this. Thank you @jaya for being the best mom and mentor ever and for bringing me here to do what we do. Salamat din po to my @cornerstone family for being so warm to me and my mom and for making this show happen,” she wrote.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlXht6ARa0/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A719484.6000000238%2C%22ls%22%3A492369%2C%22le%22%3A492785.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1150" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>She added, “The band!! Salamat din po kuya @florendojem for the arrangements and helping me bring my music to life. And of course, direct @johnprats for bringing this show din to life. And to everyone who came and watched my mom perform. So much more to thank pero I am just so honored and blessed from last night. More music to come ❤️”</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOnFq7PE2iQ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A720938.4000000358%2C%22ls%22%3A492369%2C%22le%22%3A492785.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1128" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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><br/></div><div> </div><p>In a previous interview with ABS-CBN News, Jaya expressed her excitement to finally introduce Sabriya to the Philippine audience, much like how Elizabeth once introduced her decades ago.</p><div> </div><p>Following the success of All Hits, Jaya and Sabriya will be staying in the Philippines for several weeks for scheduled projects and gigs before returning to their family in Texas.</p>

<p><i>Jaya remembers special women in her life and career during her Jaya: All Hits concert.</i></p>

Jaya remembers special women in her life and career during her Jaya: All Hits concert.