MANILA, Philippines -- After debuting in a big way via this year's Himig Handog competition, singer-songwriter Wynn Andrada is now officially a Kapamilya recording artist.
The 18-year-old is set to release his first solo album under Star Records, after recently formalizing the deal with Kapamilya executives, including Star Creatives head Malou Santos, Star Records head Roxy Liquigan and Star Songs head Marivic Benedicto.
"Napaka-overwhelming po ng pagkakataong ito at hindi ko sasayangin ang tiwala ng Star Records," he said.
Andrada was among the 12 finalists in the songwriting competition Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs held last February.
Inspired by his own story of unrequited love, Andrada composed "Tamang Panahon," which he himself performed during the finals of Himig Handog.
The love song, Star Records announced Wednesday, will be included in Andrada's upcoming album.
Aside from "Tamang Panahon," Andrada said his album will feature original compositions, "mostly mga love songs."
Now hard at work on his debut record, the acoustic singer said he draws inspiration "from my personal experiences, from my crushes or sometimes from my friends' stories."
Aside from Andrada, another Himig Handog finalist scored a deal with Star Records recently. Marian Aunor, whose also performed her own composition "If You Ever Change Your Mind," will also release her debut album under the Kapamilya record label.
