Candid Shot: Fatima Lagueras

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"Stay focused on your career, not on your love life!"

This was the unsolicited advice given by acclaimed Filipino composer Vehnee Saturno to former The Voice: Teens Philippines finalist Fatima Lagueras after he composed a song for her entitled "Pang Habang Panahon."

Fatima, 18, recalls how she and Saturno met and later collaborated for the song which is now available on digital format.


"Hindi po ako masyado kasi sa social media. One time, nag-friend request si Mr. Vehnee. Noong una parang ayaw kong maniwala kasi baka scam. Tutoo pala."

"Sabi niya kung puwede raw ba akong ma-contact para mag-record ng kanta. Overnight niya pina-aral 'yun. Kinabuksan pina-record na niya. Nung ni-record ko na, maganda raw ang kinalabasan. Binigay na niya talaga sa akin yung kanta."

After "Pang Habang Panahon," Fatima is set to record a new song in English, also composed by Saturno. It will be released late this year.


To refresh your memory and for the benefit of the millennials, Saturno is the respected composer behind the immortal OPM songs such as "Ikaw Pa Rin, "Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig," "Ikaw Na Nga," "Nag-iisang Ikaw," "Forever's Not Enough," "Be My Lady," "Till My Heartaches End," etc.

"Sobrang bait niya. Hinahayaan niya ako na ilabas ang talent ko. Hindi siya strict," says Fatima.

For now, Fatima's mom, Gina, acts as her personal manager. During the interview, Fatima was accompanied by her dance coach Glendil Elizalde and Kapamilya actor-singer Dodj Mallari.

 "Wala siyang social media noon kundi manuod lang ng manood ng mga Youtube videos ng 'The Voice' sa buong mundo. Wish niya sana makasali siya sa The Voice at nangyari na nga. Nagpa-audition siya at nakuha naman siya," says mom Gina.


Fatima was a member of Team Sarah Geronimo when she joined the talent reality show in 2017.

Asked why she chose Sarah G. of the four mentors (Lea Salonga, Sharon Cuneta and Bamboo) in the show, Fatima says: "Nakita ko ang sarili ko sa kanya. Sing and dance din po kasi ako."

Fatima is now a member of the singing group called "Teens 4 U" with fellow The Voice: Teens Philippines finalists Archie Aguilar, Chloe Redondo, and Mikko Estrada. Her dad Noel gave the name to the new musical group. She also cites Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, and Judith Hill are some of her musical influences.


Fatima gave an advice to fellow teenagers who wish to join national singing contests.

 "Be confident and stay positive all the time! Dapat ang pagkanta laging galings sa puso!"

Fatima also gamely answered some interesting questions as Pop News Manila sat down with her at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City. Know her dreams and plans for 2019! Say hello to Fatima Lagueras! - ROBERT REQUINTINA


 1) Favorite song?

 "My favorite song is my song 'Pang Habang Panahon.'

2) Dream duet?

 "Dream duet ko si KZ Tandingan."

3) Famous people you want to meet?

 "Gusto ko talagang ma-meet si KZ Tandingan, Beyonce, Rihanna. Sila po ang mga influences ko."

 4) How do you vocalize?

 "Sa Youtube lang ako nagvo-vocalize. May Youtube kasi on how to vocalize. Mga simple vocalization lang."

 5) Which do you want own first - house or car?

"Siyempre bahay muna. Pag may bahay ka, pang habang buhay na investment na po yun."


6) Regine Velasquez or Lani Misalucha?

"Pareho po sila."

7) Celine Dion or Mariah Carey?

"Mariah Carey. Kasi may mga rips and rants po sya. May mga kulot-kulot (sa boses)."

 8) What makes you happy?

 "Kapag nakikita ko rin pong masaya ang parents ko."

9) How will you spend P1 million in one day?

"Siyempre sa family ko and sa charity magbibigay din po ako."

10) Beauty secrets?

"Lagi lang ako naghuhugas ng mukha. Soap and water lang."


11) Biggest fear?

"Daga."

12) The boat is sinking. Who will you save first - your best friend or your favorite teacher?

"Siguro po unang sasagipin ko is teacher ko kasi marami po akong natutunan sa kanya."

13) How do you see yourself 10 years from now?

"Graduate na po ako and sikat na singer."

14) Charity you want to help?

 "Bahay-Pangarap sa Bulacan."

15) Your biggest plan for 2019?

"Mag-boom po yung singing career ko. Makilala ako bilang sikat na singer."





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