| If your favorite singers are Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, George Benson and Engelbert Humperdinck. Check it out Enrique C. Magtibay, 35, also known as the RICKY "TOM JONES" to many in Georgetown. Currently Performing at the Lobby Lounge of Bayview Hotel, He is the Star attraction among lovers of oldies. He started singing in high school and joined several singing competitions in his hometown of Lipa City in the Philippines. Soon, He started winning singing events and ended up singing in a bar in Manila's Business District, Makati. "The move to Makati City proved to be the turning point in my career as offers began pouring in,"he added. He continued to sing as a minus-one singer in prestigious clubs and also took time off to enter a nationwide singing competition, VSR - Voices, Songs & Rhythms. The event, which was judged by several popular composers and music arrangers, saw Ricky winning the champion's title. "I also appeared on national television and many friends who saw the show on satellite TV from the Middle east and Europe conveyed their best wishes and gave encouragement," Said Ricky. "I've always liked to perform in Malaysia since this is where i started focusing more on oldies and sentimental numbers," Said Ricky. "The response has been good and I enjoy entertaining guests who can appreciate and relate to these songs," he said. Having still many good years in his singing career, he looks forward to cutting an album featuring his favourite numbers. ~ JANE CHUA~ |
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