Alessandra De Rossi is nominated for Best Musical Director in Gawad Urian

Cristina Malonzo-Balane

<div><img src='' alt='061616-alessandra_main.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'>On <a href='http://TonightwithBoyAbunda.abs-cbn.com'>Tonight with Boy Abunda</a>, Alessandra de Rossi said when her passion for music began in 2006 when she approached producers regarding her music and they told her, “<i>kung gusto mong gumawa ng</i> album, <i>kailangan may </i>pop song, <i>kailangan may </i>dance track.” And this was a problem for Alex because the music she likes is “chill out, ambient, electronic.”  Besides, she said, “<i>hindi rin naman ako sumasayaw at hindi rin ako mahilig sa</i> dance music.” The producers then told her, “<i>alam mo kasi walang bibili ng music mo kung ganyan, lalo na dito sa Pilipinas hindi talaga yan yung</i> market.” Alex then decided, “<i>kung wala, ako na lang gagawa tapos hindi ko na lang ibebenta, </i>free download<i> siya.</i>”</div><div><br/></div><div>So in 2012, Alex came out with her first album and true to her word, the album was free. </div><div><br/></div><div>Her music video, which is directed by actress Meryl Soriano, is called “Swept Away” and was written in 2012. Alex said that time <i>“gustong-gusto ko magretire, as in gusto ko patayin niyo na si </i>Alessandra De Rossi, <i>hindi ko siya </i>type.<i> Hindi ko siya gusto, kung ano yung ginawa niyo sa akin sa </i>TV.” </div><div><br/></div><div>She explains that she was always given kontrabida roles. “<i>Kasi lagi lang ako nang-aagaw, nananapak, pumapatay ng tao. Hindi ako ganyan sa ganyan e. Sa totoong buhay hindi ako nagagalit, sobrang chill ako. Sa bahay, walang nagsisigawan wala talaga ….” </i></div><div><br/></div><div>So Alex said she asked for a breather and after she did “Swept Away” everything changed. <i>“nung na-record na ang ‘</i>Swept Away,’ <i>ang daming naiba, na-inspire na ako ulit.</i>” She told herself that she would accept all those <i>kontrabida</i> roles and use the money she earns to create songs and music videos.” Suddenly, her being <i>kontrabida</i> served a purpose but then again, “for a very selfish reason <i>kaya bumabawi na lang ako sa</i> indie film.” </div><div><br/></div><div>Alex said that she’s very proud of her filmography. “<i>Iniingatan ko yun.” </i></div><div><br/></div><div>Asked if she is in a relationship with Marc Abaya, her leading man in her music video, Alex said, <i>“hindi talaga. Mag-kaibigan talaga kami. Kami nga yung hindi na kami umabot sa part na magkaibigan, dumiretso na kami sa magkapatid. Ganun.”</i></div><div><br/></div><div>Alex’s music remains free and she has no intention of making money from it. “<i>Parang mas tumagal, narealize ko sobrang personal niya pala sa akin, hindi ko siya kayang pagkakitaan.” </i></div><div><br/></div><div>Alex has been nominated for a Gawad Urian as Musical Director for her musical score for the movie Water Lemon.</div><div><br/></div><div>Watch “Swept Away” here</div><div><br/></div><iframe width='620' height='420' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/3KoyyyM2vSU' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen=''></iframe>

Alessandra De Rossi reveals passion for music.

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