Reuben Laurente’s dual artistry as singer and painter
PAPURI! singer and former member of The CompanY, Reuben Laurente is poised for an exciting year in 2025, seamlessly blending his roles as a singer and painter while championing Filipino artistry on both local and international stages.
As a multi-awarded performing artist, Reuben’s accolades include two Awit Awards for recorded music, four Aliw Awards for live performance, two Catholic Mass Media Award (CMMA) and an SM Global Pinoy Award (2010) for advocating Filipino artists on the global cruise entertainment stage.
This year, Ruben will captivate audiences on board various international cruise lines with two remarkable shows: “The Sheer Talent of Reuben Laurente,” scripted by the late great Philippine arts and culture advocate Floy Quintos, and “Music Beyond Borders.”
Both performances are set to take place aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines’ sky, sun and spirit in February, April, July and November, promising a glorious musical celebration.
Reuben will mount a collaborative visual cum fashion exhibit. This is for the last quarter of 2025. Thanks to former Bb Pilipinas Universe and visual artist, Nina Ricci Alagao, for prodding me to do this. It will be “obras” of visual artists to be translated into fashion pieces.
Reuben’s ability to navigate various genres and vocal styles creates an unforgettable experience, inviting audiences of all ages on a journey that transcends boundaries.
“The Sheer Talent of Reuben Laurente” encapsulates an eclectic musical experience that can be summed up in four words: one glorious musical celebration.
The concert showcases Reuben’s versatility as a vocalist. In his second show, “Music Beyond Borders,” Reuben will be highlighted as one of the Philippines’ vocal prides, delivering an evening rich with passion, emotion and musical brilliance.
This promises to elevate the musical experience with an eclectic mix of songs that resonate with everyone from “one to ninety-two.”
Just last December, he was featured on GMA Pinoy TV’s “Quick Chat” in celebration of the overseas migrant workers month. Thanks for the opportunity given to him by GMA Pinoy TV president and former UP classmate, Joseph Jerome Francia and shout out to its producer Trinna Tiangco.
In November 2024, Reuben took the stage as one of the featured acts during the Pinoy Playlist Music Festival, an all-OPM festival curated by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, Bonifacio Foundation and Maybank Performing Arts Theater’s managing director Maribel Garcia, entertainment media practitioner/artist manager Noel Ferrer and The CompanY’s artistic and music director Moy Ortiz.
In 2025, alongside his performing career, Reuben will be busy recording for digital platforms under GRMilestone Music and FEBC/Papuri! (702 DZAS/98.7 and DZFE The Master’s Touch).
During the last quarter of 2025, Reuben will release his final two Christmas singles for Evosound Philippines. A special recording project featuring various Filipino vocalists singing our culture’s heritage is also in the works, set to be produced in the second quarter of this year
As part of the Papuri! Singers, he participated in a fundraiser for Tree of Life Church and Sta. Ana United Methodist Church in Bulacan, sponsored by the Filipino Caucus Foundation in Los Angeles, headed by Pastor Adiel De Pano.
More recently, Reuben and other Papuri! Singers took part in the National Bible Week celebration of the Philippine Bible Society.
As a visual artist, Reuben’s work titled “Pasko Na,” was featured at the “Spirit of Thanksgiving” exhibit at the White Room Gallery of SEAMEO (South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization)/Innotech Philippines in December 2024, coincidentally marking his fourth exhibit.
Reuben was officially launched as a visual artist during his first solo exhibit in 2023, “Pilipino Ako, Ito Ang Aking Lahi,” being one of the 12 recipients of the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA)?exhibit grant.
Looking forward, Reuben is set to be featured as one of the visual artists in an upcoming visual cum fashion exhibit to be unveiled in the last quarter.
His journey reflects a commitment to expanding his horizons as a performer both locally and internationally while remaining deeply inspired by and engaged with the Philippine art scene.
Recently, Reuben was seen doing session work with the Philippines’ premier vocal group, The CompanY, as OJ Mariano, its resident tenor, had previous commitments along with his preparations for the musical, “Next to Normal.”
In June 2025, Reuben will join as one of the guest performers at The CompanY’s 40th-year musical celebration, highlighting his legacy with the group, where he was a member from 1991 to 2005, contributing to their first 35 industry awards and 14 albums.
Despite his numerous accolades and upcoming endeavors, Reuben views these achievements as blessings from God. He believes that his drive stems from a divine purpose, inspiring him to show others that with full confidence in the Lord, nothing is impossible.
As he looks to soar to greater heights in 2025, Reuben remains committed to being a blessing to others, embodying the spirit of a proud Filipino artist.
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Also, please check out this link for the Valentine Milestone at Gazebo Royale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMtBUwMW55U
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