Banig back in Philippines to release newest album

Who is Banig? before Charice Pempengco, it was Banig who captured Filipinos’ hearts and ears as the child singing sensation of the Philippines in the late 1980s. Josephine Banig Roberto was just 10 years old when she represented the Philippines in the International Star Search Competition hosted by Ed McMahon where she emerged as the Junior Vocalist Grand Champion for her rendition of Chuck Jackson hit “Anyday Now” in Los Angeles, California in 1989. Soonafter her Star Search victory, she guested on the Arsenio Hall Show, making her the first Filipina singer to guest in an American TV show.

Banig rose to fame after she was featured in the TV singing contest “Ang Bagong Kampeon” when she was only seven years old. She was already a songwriter even as a child, and her very first composition was ‘Musika”. When she was nine years old, Banig’s first Tagalog release was “Makinang Kumakanta” under WEA Records. After that she signed for VIVA Records and released her first album “Banig.”  Since then, she moved to US and released albums “Can You Feel My Heart” under Del-Fi Records and “Silent Whispers.” The former child sensation is now based in the United States and wowing audiences there. Banig’s US career rocketed in 1989 when she won the popular International Star Search as the Junior Vocalist champion.

Now at age 25, Banig is set to release her newest album in Manila, which features English and Tagalog original compositions as well as revivals. The album’s tracks are written and produced by Banig herself and Jhoanna “Jojo” Roberto. After so many years of being away from the country’s entertainment scene, the former child diva is getting ready for another chance to perform for her fans and supporters in the Philippines.