Gab Umali remains focused on carving a name for himself in the music industry

Singer-songwriter Gabriel Umali always reminds himself to seize every opportunity knocking at his doorstep.

- Boy Abunda

He has been honing his craft for the past nine years since joining ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Boyband Superstar" in 2016.

Gab remains focused on his dream of carving a name for himself in the music industry.

He shares, "I was always singing at home while growing up because of my parents. They were choir mates when they were young. My passion for music started in high school, but I kept it to myself because I was a shy kid."

Gab was in a dance troupe in high school, so he thought dancing would be his career path, but something better was in store for him. Their group was training for an international competition and needed funds for several expenses. "A talent scout was seeking auditionees for an upcoming reality boyband search. I auditioned hoping to get the funds for our dance competition, but eventually I was reminded of my passion for music. That was when I started vocal training and songwriting."