The long-awaited debut of their unica hija, Jassley Espiritu happened at the Ballroom of the posh Conrad Hotel at the Seaside Boulevard in Pasay.
Who si Jassley?
The second child of the Godfather of Rap, Andrew E and Mylene Espiritu (the two are eldest Fordy and youngest Ichiro), the promise made to her during her baptism years ago got her father’s prayer to God realized.
According to Andrew, when Jassley was baptized, his career in the music industry was going downhill. Struggling.
“Kaya, anak, kasama si Mama mo, ang mga Lola mo, ang pamilya natin ay nagsalu-salo sa ating bahay. Hindi natin ma-afford nung time na ‘yun na mag-restaurant o sa isang bonggang venue man lang…Kaya idinasal ko sa Panginoon, na pagsisikapan ko at paghahandaan ko ang pagdating ng pagkakataong ito.”
When it comes to the struggles he faced as a rapper, it was not an easy road for Andrew E.
But when he hit the mark with the songs that he continued to do, ayun na. There was no stopping him.
Nagkaroon pa ng mga pelikula. Lumabas din sa telebisyon. Pero never na kinalinutan kung ano ang posisyon niya sa paggawa ng niyakap na musika. Rap.
Hindi lang dito sa bansa umingay ang pangalan niya. Nakarating na rin sa foreign shores. Ang hindi kinalimutan ni Andrew ay kung paano maging mapagmahal na asawa at responsableng ama sa kanyang mga anak.
Umayon na ang magandang panahon sa kanya. Gumaang ang buhay. And with that came din his vision and mission for the other rap artists he cared for.
His Dongalo Records came to being. And just recently, the house and lot he and Mylene bought to be their office, studio and halfway house for their artists have become a reality.
His mother-in-law, dubbed as Boracay’s Queen, mama Mila is so very proud of Andrew. His love for the family extends to all their relatives. As what we saw which filled the ballroom that night.
The people closest to their hearts flew in from different parts of the country, particularly from the idland of Boracay as well as their closest friends like James Salas and partner, Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo and the Salbakuta.
Before Jassley’s big night, the family also celebrated the birthday of Jassley’s brothers enjoying their toy-hunting with the Dad in Japan, while Mon and Jassley were on their shopping spree.
Enjoying the blessings from up above, Andrew and Mylene are appreciated by the people around them for being the generous lot.
So very proud of their children, but now getting to be a bit lonely as Jassley plans to study in America with her International Baccalaureate course. Jassley will continue her advocacy projects for Alsa Pilipinas.
Sabi ni Mylene, “We are just so proud of them na lumaki silang mabubuting mga tao. And making us proud with their achievements. Wala kaming naging sakit ng ulo. Kaya lahat din naman gusto naming maibigay sa kanila sa abot ng aming makakaya.”
More than the material things, what the family enjoys are their treasured moments wherever it is they plan to go to, pero paborito nila ang Japan talaga.
During Jassley’s party, the guests who participated in the games got dollars for their prizes!
A lot were wondering if Jassley will be part of showbiz in the near future. She’s got the looks. And the talent. Just like her brothers, she can rap!
Cheers to many more birthdays Jassley girl!
Sigurado nakapila na ang admirers mo, as early as now.
