Coming from a family of stars, Diego Gutierrez is set to carve his own path in the entertainment industry as he officially signed with Star Magic.

During a media conference alongside fellow new artists, Diego shared that pursuing a music career has been his dream since childhood.

“Well, music talaga is my passion ever since. Bata pa lang ako, mahilig na akong kumanta. Natuto akong magsulat ng kanta noong college pa lang, so it's been a fun journey so far,” Diego said in an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN. 

Diego hails from a prominent showbiz clan. His parents are actors Lotlot de Leon and Ramon Christopher “Monching” Gutierrez, his elder sister is Lavender Fields actress Janine Gutierrez, and his grandmother is seasoned singer Pilita Corrales.

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in showbiz, Diego recalled the advice his family gave him as he ventured into the same industry.

“Well, alam kasi nilang lahat na medyo mahiyain talaga ako. So lahat ang sinasabi sa akin, kapalan ko lang ‘yung mukha ko — in a good way — and use it, you know, para hindi lang shy and to bring out more personality,” he said.

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“So I guess ‘yun talaga yung pinaka-big advice: just to be confident in myself. Especially when performing,” Diego added.

Before officially joining ABS-CBN’s talent arm, Diego had already released songs he wrote. As a new singer-songwriter, he admitted feeling some pressure about how his music would be received.

“Actually, naiisip ko din talaga kung ano ‘yung maiisip ng mga listeners ko and I try to write something that people can relate to,” Diego shared.

Diego emphasized his desire to create authentic and heartfelt music that resonates with listeners.

“Every time na nagsusulat ako ng kanta, I just try to be as authentic as possible and just try to write from the heart. Feeling ko if I do that more, meron talaga at merong makakarelate,” he added.

One of his biggest inspirations in pursuing music is his grandmother, Pilita Corrales, and he hopes to compose a song for her.

“May naiisip na ako ng gist ng song about the love that she gave us growing up. Not just kami na mga apo, but also sa mga anak niya, sa mga kapatid niya. She was just overflowing with love and she had so much to give na pagmamahal sa amin, and we're so thankful na nae-experience namin up to now,” Diego shared. “‘Yung song will be about that and how much she loves us, how much she cares about us and the sacrifices she did for us.”

While he is currently focused on his music, Diego is also open to exploring acting.

“I also want to explore other things like acting, musicals, then theater. So very open ako,” Diego said.

He expressed interest in lighthearted and fun roles, saying, “‘Yung mga genre na gusto ko subukan ay ‘yung mga light and funny lang. ‘Yung mga romcom kasi kailangan ko pang magworkshop sa mga mabibigat na drama-drama.”

“I'm open to working with anyone and super excited ako for that journey also especially in Star Magic,” he added.