Nicole Asensio on Life After General Luna and Taking the Risk of Reinvention
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.
Today’s guest is a singer, songwriter, performer, and artist whose career has constantly evolved across genres and stages. From theater productions, to General Luna, to her solo work that blends rock, jazz, and classical influences, she’s built a career defined by reinvention and creative freedom. And as a fellow musician, I feel like there’s a lot we can get into about artistry, performance, songwriting, and surviving different eras of the industry.
Fangirls and fanboys, Nicole Asensio.
00:00 Preview
00:51 Intro
02:07 Growing “New Skin”
06:01 Scariest Stage
08:11 Overthinking
10:01 Music Eras
13:13 A performance that went wrong
15:44 Courage
19:23 Fangirling Over
21:09 Songwriting
23:19 General Luna
25:26 Misconceptions
26:55 Emulating Artists
29:49 Final Words
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Nicole Asensio is a Filipino singer songwriter, actress, and performer known for her powerful vocals and distinctive blend of rock, jazz, and blues influences. She first gained recognition as the lead vocalist of the all female rock band General Luna before launching a successful solo career. Asensio has continued to evolve as an artist through music, acting, and live performances that showcase her versatility and passion for storytelling. Her work has made her a respected figure in the Philippine music and entertainment industry.
