Former TNT contestant Joice Espinoza.  Photo: Handout

MANILA -- Former Tawag ng Tanghalan contestant Joice Espinoza has released an original song titled "Pangako Mo."

The song was penned by John Rey Malto, arranged by Adonis Arcilla, with vocals and guitars recorded by Marvin Querido, and mixed and mastered by Angelo M. Rozul. 

“My manager wrote the song. I've realized that the song is about the beauty of promises kept by those who made them — making you feel loved, cared for, and, most importantly, making your trust actually valuable. It's about romanticizing what love provides and teaches, as well as the emotions it might evoke,” the newbie artist shared via a press release. 

After her debut single, Espinoza plans to release more songs about her experiences as a young musician discovering her true voice. She also shared her dream to to collobarate with Tony winner Lea Salonga.

“We intend to make more music for people to relate to and listen to. My current musical interests include Broadway musicals and the classical genre. I'm more interested in extending my vocal range and versatility since I want to study and increase my understanding of music and performance in general. I'd love to work with Miss Lea Salonga in a musical theater production; her clarity and execution are simply breathtaking, and I look up to her,” she revealed.

Born in Olongapo, Espinoza developed a passion for music while listening to theme songs from children's shows and cartoons.  

In 2023, she competed on ABS-CBN's It's Showtime's Tawag Ng Tanghalan Season 7 where she won the Daily Winner title. 

Espinoza garnered a nomination for Best New Female Artist at the 37th Aliw Awards. 

Her original song won the Parai Musical International Awards in Chennai, India, as well as the Global Music Awards 2024 in California. 

The music video for her song was also awarded at the World Music and Independent Film Festival in Virginia, United States.