Tawag ng Tanghalan’s five-time defending champion Eich Abando is grateful for the exposure he got from the singing competition on the noontime program It’s Showtime. He made a name for himself on nationwide TV.

“I really cherished Tawag ng Tanghalan because the contest gave me the break in my singing career,” Eich asserted. “Tawag ng Tanghalan unlocked my new level and improved my style.”

On TNT, Eich holds the record as the highest scorer among all the contestants of the noontime show’s sixth season, with his soulful renditions of popular songs that went viral on social media.

Last December, Eich released his debut single, a Christmas track, Ngayong Pasko, under Curve Entertainment.

The song is an original single that he penned three years ago. It features label-mate Duff Uno of Kawago fame.

The single is released in all digital streaming platforms worldwide.

Eich has other unreleased songs which he previously wrote and contained in his music chest.

Among them are I Miss You, Nasaan Ka Na, Ikaw ang Forever Ko and There’s No Easy Way.

Eich also wrote and arranged songs for teleserye and films – Ang Probinsyano (ABS-CBN), Chuno: The Slave Hunter (GMA), Jack Em Popoy (movie), 3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon and more.

Even before he joined TNT, Eich has already made a name for himself as a celebrated singer-songwriter.

He got the Saludo Excellence Award as best musical director of 2022.

Director Alvin Caravejo of It’s Showtime introduced Eich to Curve Entertainment CEO Narciso Chan, who subsequently signed up Eich to a recording contract.

As early as seven years old, Eich was influenced by his dad, The Boyfriends lead singer Joey Abando to start singing.

No wonder, Eich really pursued a career to become a singer-songwriter, music producer, voice coach and sound engineer.

“My family, they really pushed me to show people my singing style especially on national television,” Eich disclosed. “They supported me every step of the way.”

Eich makes his concert debut with Ako Naman on February 4 at the Valenzuela People’s Park Ampitheater.

He is slated to render his original songs as well as some popular covers that he performed on TV.