Artist Profile: Yeng Constantino

Josephine "Yeng" Constantino
Pinoy Dream Academy, Grand Star Dreamer
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A new addition to ABS-CBN's roster of stars, this 18-year old from Rizal will rock the house down with her outstanding pipes. Yeng also showcased her song-writing talent with "Hawak Kamay," an undisputed hit in the country today, topping almost every existing radio chart in the Philippines.

What's in it for Yeng now that she took home the distinction of being the 1st ever Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy? We cannot be certain at this point, but with the help of her growing fanbase, she may be off to a plentiful career soon.

But before looking ahead, let's take a closer peek at this girl's songs and album cuts that have blown away avid viewers of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy.

There's no denying that "Hawak Kamay" immediately grabbed many by the heart with its passionate and truthful lyrics. Yeng supposedly wrote this song for a very close cousin of hers who lost hope, and that hand-in-hand they can go through all of life's hardships.

True to its meaning, many of us experience the same. The minute I heard the lines of this song, I knew it was going to bring home the bacon--and sure I wasn't mistaken. I just heard from forum boards (of which Yeng is the talk of the town lately, by the way) that "Hawak Kamay" was chosen to become a theme song for a movie (Is it for Judy Ann's Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo? I'm not quite sure.), great job Yeng!

Yeng is also the voice behind "Pangarap Lang," a potential hit. In this track (found in Pinoy Dream Academy Originals Vol. III), Yeng shows her rockstar-self, similar to female lead vocals of our premiere bands today (e.g., Moonstar88).

Another cut to be enjoyed by Yeng's avid supporters is her duet with co-dreamer RJ Jimenez (who is interestingly paired with Yeng inside the academy) entitled "If We Fall in Love." Yeng's vocals are soothing, calm, and easy to listen to. Sadly, RJ Jimenez does quite an unimpressive performance in the song, almost struggling with hitting his notes. I'd even prefer Yeng singing this song by herself. Now that would be a delight.

Let's hope there's more of Yeng Constantino in the coming months and years, as her voice is sure to stick to the hearts of many. Like her duet with RJ says, we have fallen in love with this grand star dreamer. Best wishes to you, Yeng!