By: Nestor Cuartero
Just a thought: Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing. – Denis Waitley
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ENTER NAR CABICO: Nar Cabico may not have a highly showbiz-sounding name, yet at this point, he has no plans of adopting a more glamorous screen name just to fit in.
‘I’ve always been the guy who came in from the cold,’’ he told a recent press meet in line with the launch of his first single, Gaga.
Cabico then narrated his long and arduous journey to his present condition. He was poor and had to beg for performing jobs in clubs around Ermita at the tender age of 15. He financed his education through gigs here and abroad.
Thank God for a slot on a GMA talent search, Superstar Duets, Nar managed to change the course of his life. He emerged as the show’s champion in 2016, a feat that naturally opened a lot of doors for him.
Nar now perfors with his own group called The Eksenadoras, composed of Raflesia Bravo, Phi Palmos, and Joshy Mae.
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NAR ALL ROLLED INTO ONE: Signed by GMA artist Center to a contract, Nar started widening his expertise, channelling his gift of gab to hosting chores. Nar is many things rolled into one. He is a singer, a comedian, and a smooth-talking host.
Recently, a new, even more exciting opportunity came his way. He was invited to be part of long-running acapella group, The Company. While the stint is temporary (he’s replacing Moy Ortiz, who’s indisposed), Nar nevertheless relishes the joy in performing with the legendary group.
In one of their recent shows, The Company even studied and performed his Gaga song, much to his delight.
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LOVE GURU ANG ROLE NIYA: GMA Records launched Nar Cabico’s first single ‘GAGA’ last October 12. It is now available in more than 180 digital stores worldwide.
Nar started composing songs when he was in high school. At 21, he made it to the prestigious Elements Songwriting Camp where he was selected as Favorite Songwriter of his batch.
His first single ‘GAGA’ is one of his compositions, inspired by his friend’s troubles when it comes to love.
Nar commonly writes about his friends’ love and life stories. They normally come to him for advice, trusting that he has a successful,long-distance relationship for more than five years now.
His next single is titled Baliw.
‘GAGA’ was produced by his co-star and friend Jennylyn Mercado.
Distributed by GMA Records, ‘GAGA’ is now available on digital platforms including iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer& Google Play.
