Andrea Montero

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Marilou Ruiz aka Andrea Montero; born November 24, 1974 is a Filipina, a singer turned to record producer in her newly opened business, Sound Scape Music Production. She is managing the global operations under EJP Productions.

As the founder of Sound Scape, Marilou Ruiz oversees the entire process of music creation, from conceptualizing sounds to finalizing tracks. Her role requires a deep understanding of sound engineering, arrangement, and collaboration with other artists and technicians. This behind-the-scenes leadership ensures that each project achieves its highest artistic potential.

In addition to producing, Andrea’s voice as a singer adds a personal and emotive dimension to her music. Her first produced album entitled "Ikaw At Ako Sa Malabong Mundo", "You Are Just Perfect", "Please Stay", "Loose Heart".

Her vocal performances are marked by expressive nuances that connect with listeners on an intimate level. This combination of skills, both technical and performative allows her to shape her music from inception to execution.

Furthermore, as a General Manager, Marilou negotiates contracts, manages budgets, scheduling, and ensures production safety and efficiency. She supervises personnel, manage venue relations.

Early life and career beginnings

Born in Viga, Catanduanes, Andrea Montero has crafted a remarkable journey that bridges education, music, and business. With a solid academic foundation, having earned a Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in General Science with a minor in Mathematics, the path taken is both inspiring and diverse.

From an early age, at just eight years old, a passion for singing blossomed. This enthusiasm carried through the formative years, marked by active participation in numerous singing competitions and performances during student life. Such early experiences laid the groundwork for a professional career in music.

Professionally, the journey includes a significant tenure as a solo performer at the Manila Peninsula Hotel, where the artist graced the stage for three years. Beyond this, an extensive 18-year period as a freelancer showcased not only vocal talent but also versatility as a singer and a sexy comedienne, captivating audiences with a blend of music and humor.

Music career

For 17 years, I dedicated myself to the life of a solo performer, immersing in the art of singing and captivating audiences with my voice. This long chapter of creative expression eventually gave way to a decade-long pause from performing. During this interlude, I transitioned into a markedly different professional realm: marketing. As the Marketing Manager for BFB Associates in California, I honed skills in strategy, communication, and brand development, broadening my expertise beyond the stage.

After ten years away from the microphone and spotlight, a powerful draw to music brought me back—not as a performer but as a music record producer. This new role allowed me to merge the artistic sensibilities cultivated through years of performance with the strategic acumen developed in marketing.

This evolution from solo artist to marketing professional, and finally to record producer reflects a dynamic career path that embraces the enduring passion for music. Each phase enriched my perspective, demonstrating that creativity and leadership can coexist and flourish in diverse forms.

Recorded albums

Ikaw At Ako Sa Malabong Mundo

  1. Ikaw At Ako Sa Malabong Mundo

You Are Just Perfect

  1. Given Up Love
  2. Heartache Echoes
  3. You, Behind My Time
  4. You Are Just Perfect
  5. I Love You, My Child

Please Stay

  1. Pag-ibig Kong Sablay
  2. Please Stay!

Loose Heart

  1. Loose Heart
  2. Our Father Version One
  3. Our Father Version Two
  4. Mistreated Love
  5. You Crashed Me