 Like the traditional technique of vocalization, she was submerged into a drum of water while belting out her high notes.Later, she was declared as daily winner on GMA "Lunchdate"'s "Bulilit Jamboree" in 1985.In 1991, she became seven-week winner on Philippine competition show, "Tanghalan ng Kampeon", with her interpretations of "Better Days" and "Love Takes Time".