About the Author
HI AND WELCOME TO MY SITE!
ProudToBeWifeAndMama, the site, was born out of encouraging words from family and friends, and after much prodding from people close to my heart, I’ve decided to give in and say my two cents’ worth on things that matter most to me…thoughts on family, raising kids, being a wife, loving God, great food places (rants AND raves included!), music, travel, and more!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
In a nutshell…
I’m Adjeng, and I have worn many hats — that of a call center agent, marketing associate, entertainment editor, and content writer, before finally succumbing to my true calling—that of being a musician (singer and songwriter) and a writer of pretty much anything.
I’ve found that apart from my love of music and books and travel, children, and creativity, what I truly cherish and relish the most in my life is sharing about the joys of being God’s daughter, and being a wife to my husband Rodrin, and “Mama” to my little daughter Drian.
Taken when I was pregnant with my first baby, our daughter Drian 
This site is my little wellspring of thoughts, my personal takes on life as a wife, mother, and homemaker who humbly manages to squeeze in music and creativity into her every day.
Oh, and I just have to mention this, I have been a loyal Michael Jackson fan since I was five years old, and will always be an admirer of the amazing artistry and talent of the King of Pop.
Here you will find my recommendations on a variety of topics —food, places to go, books, and anything that has to do with living it up with family and loving life! This is my little contribution to the world…and the worldwide web. Heehee!
ENJOY AND GOD BLESS YOUR JOURNEY! 
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
(A Closer and More In-Depth Look)
Adrienne Sarmiento-Buenaventura is a writer and a composer, with two professional albums as a singer/recording artist, who has, for a time, dabbled in the field of television hosting.
As a writer, she has over a decade of experience, having contributed articles to magazines, newspapers and broadsheets, as well as articles for websites and online resources. She maintains her website PROUD TO BE A WIFE AND MAMA (www.proudtobeawifeandmama.com) while pursuing freelance writing work and composing songs. She does these while enjoying her roles of being a wife and a mother to the very hilt.
She gathered experience as a writer by taking on the position of Entertainment Editor of Yehey.com, an informative and premiere search engine and portal and medium for relevant news for Filipinos in the Philippines and around the globe. Her position as a Content Writer for iayala’s Musicmanila and TalentworksAsia websites also gave her sufficient know-how about feature articles and writing about a variety of topics, from music, lifestyle, to creating profiles, press articles, and artist and event reviews.
Her first job as a call center agent inspired her to co-author a 75-page manual empowering call center agents, aptly entitled “Call Center Career,” which has been exclusively distributed and published by National Bookstore, copyright in 2005. There is a short story in progress, that hopefully will turn into a published novel. She hopes that her next foray into the publishing world will be a book of her own that is a story of inspiration, or a compilation of her poetic works.
She was also able to have a taste of writing and working for a magazine, having been an Editorial Assistant for a sports and health magazine called Total Woman, with Chinggay Andrada (writer, sportscaster, and host) as Editor-in-Chief.
She also has had experience in doing copywriting for DirectwithHotels, a direct-bookings online company utilizing search engine marketing services. Her skills in creating quality copy and managing content for multiple websites simultaneously were honed in this company.
See below for links to her written works:
ONLINE RESOURCES OF ADRIENNE SARMIENTO-BUENAVENTURA
Title: Call Center Career
Topic: Empowering Call Center Agents
Authors: Adrienne Antoinette and Allen Tristan V. Sarmiento
Product Details:
Format: Trade Paperback
Publisher: National Book Store, Inc.
ISBN: 9710866206
Weight: 0.05 kg
Website: National Bookstore Online
Link: http://nationalbookstore.com/shop/products.asp?merchant_code=NBS&categ=24&product=7392
ONLINE ARTICLES BY Adrienne Sarmiento-Buenaventura
2010 Articles Published in the Philippine Star:
Link to List of Articles: http://www.philstar.com/ArticleListByAuthorName.aspx?AuthorName=By+Adrienne+Sarmiento-Buenaventura
List of Articles: (Direct Links To the Articles)
Title: A Surefire Recipe For Fun
Topic: Restaging of Avenue Q
Date: March 15, 2010
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=558171&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: The Rise of A New Dawn
Topic: Dawn Zulueta’s theater comeback in “A Little Night Music”
Date: April 11, 2010
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=565340&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: Get Tickled Pink With Legally Blonde
Topic: Opening Night of “Legally Blonde”
Date: July 23, 2010
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=595911&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: Where Rollerskates and Love Collide
Topic: “Xanadu” the Musical
Date: August 2, 2010
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=598890&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: An Exciting Cast For “Xanadu”
Topic: Cast/Ensemble for the musical “Xanadu”
Date: August 21, 2010
Link:
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=604693&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: The Fun Is Far From Over
Topic: Restaging of “Xanadu”
Date: September 24, 2010
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=614790&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: A Little Night to Remember
Topic: Opening Night of “A Little Night Music”
Date: October 25, 2010
Link:
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=624010&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: Welcoming You Back to the Fab ‘80’s
Topic: Restaging of “Xanadu”
Date: November 15, 2010
Link:
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=630222&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Topic: SACRIFICE bridges the gap of East and West
Topic: The West End production of “Sacrifice” with Filipino theater director Bobby Garcia and an interview with producer Toby Simkin
Date: December 3, 2010
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=635776&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Title: Queuing Up For Avenue Q
Topic: Opening Night of Avenue Q
Date: September 18, 2007
Publication: Philippine Star
Link: http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=2007091776&type=2
Title: Queuing Up For Avenue Q
Topic: Opening Night of Avenue Q by Atlantis Productions
Website Link: http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb005110.htm
Title: What’s New On The Menu
Topic: Updates on the Sexy Chef Café
Website: http://www.thesexychefcafe.com
Link: http://www.thesexychefcafe.com/index.html
Title: Drawing Strength From Each Other
Topic: Father’s Day Feature on Hajji Alejandro and his children Rachel, Barni and Ali
Date: June 12, 2005
Publication: Philippine Star
Link: http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=198379&type=1
Title: RENT Makes Rachel A More Convincing Performer
Topic: Rachel Alejandro as the lead role of “Mimi” in “Rent”
Date: October 26, 2001
Publication: Philippine Star
Link: http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=55047&type=1
Title: What’s New On The Menu
Topic: Press Release for the Sexy Chef Café
Date: October 14-15, 2006
Publication: Manila Standard Today
Link: http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife5_oct14_2006
Title: Interview by Adrienne V.Sarmiento
Topic: Updates on Rachel Alejandro
Date: October 8, 2006
Website Link: http://rachelalejandro.com/archives/80
Topic: The Sexy Chef Café
Website: The Pinoy: The Premier Portal For The Global Filipino
Link: http://thepinoy.net/?p=336
As a musician/songwriter/recording artist, Adrienne is currently a finalist in the KBP Pop Music Festival for her composition “If Only” (co-written with drummer Nino Regalado)presently being aired in radio stations around the metro.
Last May 2, 2010, her composition “Love Can Just Save The Day” (also co-written with Nino Regalado) was a finalist and 2nd Place in the Pop Category of the 1st FILSCAP (Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) Songwriting Competition. This songwriting contest boastd of 533 Song Entries from as far as Lanao in the North, to Belgium in the U.K., with 100 Judges, 5 Screenings, and only 12 Finalists in its 4 Categories (Rock, Novelty, Pop, R&B). Adrienne considers this experience of interacting with both amateur and professional composers an honor and delight. She was also a member of Katha, a society of composers in the Philippines when it was still active. She continues to be an active member of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.
Online References For the 1st Filscap Songwriting Competition:
“FILSCAP Celebrates OPM” by Baby Gil, Philippine Star
http://208.184.76.174/Article.aspx?articleid=579100
“Filscap Songwriting Tilt Finalists”, Philippine Star, May 3, 2010
http://208.184.76.175/Article.aspx?articleId=571871&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Adrienne was Lead Female Vocalist of “WINK”, a four-piece band signed under GMA Records, with their album “Wholehearted” released in SM Record Bars, Astroplus, and other major record stores nationwide. It was in this album that she was able to express her songwriting abilities, sharing vocal and production chores with her bandmates Junjun Regalado, Adam Cesante, and JC Magsalin, who all happen to be session musicians of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. The album was released under ALT-G/GMA Records.
Online Resources for WINK*:
Title: WINK takes pride in harmonies
Writer: Yugel Losorata
Manila Bulletin
Link: http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/03/31/ENTR2007033190834.html
Title: Music That Makes The Heart Wink
Date: April 12, 2007
Writer: Alwin M. Ignacio
Link:
http://telebisyon.net/balita/Music-that-makes-the-heart-wink/artikulo/73090/
Adrienne also worked as a back-up vocalist for the kiddie singing /talent show “Little Big Star” in ABS-CBN Channel Two from September 2005 to April 2006. This was the same show where talents like Sam Concepcion and current international singing sensation Charice Pempengco emerged.
Even while doing gigs as a vocalist, Adrienne managed to prioritize songwriting, and was chosen to be among the 12 finalists in the 1st Levi Music Festival, which was a tribute songwriting competition for the late National Artist Levi Celerio. Her song entitled “OK” (co-written with Nino Regalado) was included in the commemorative album of the songwriting competition together with her fellow finalists.
Adrienne’s stint as lead female vocalist of the acoustic group ADJUNDIE (with Junjun Regalado on percussions and Ardie de Guzman on guitars) gave her wonderful experiences doing front-acts and back-to-back shows with other acoustic artists like Nyoy Volante and doing fundraising shows for noble causes.
Her being the original female vocalist of the band SIPOL gave her the opportunity to record an all-original album called “Unplug and Play,” released under GMA Records in 2004. She can never discount the great and humbling lessons she has learned, being part of this group that was composed of the best session musicians in the country. It was her first taste of being a professional recording artist, shooting a music video, doing TV and radio guestings all over the country.
Link to article about SIPOL:
Title: A Promising Acoustic Band Called Sipol
Link: http://www.mb.com.ph/node/173380
Adrienne was also able to try theater, having acted in SUBTEXT, a one-act play about texting that bagged the Carlos Palanca Award for Literature in 2002, penned by Njel de Mesa. She also had her first taste of professional theater via her experience being part of the ensemble in “Dreamgirls” mounted by Atlantis Productions and directed by Bobby Garcia.
She was featured in MENZONE Magazine in “Women Who Rock” (January 2004) with singers Kitchie Nadal, Katwo Librando, Beng Calma, and Kate Torralba.
Adrienne was also a print-ad model for Kolours Hair Color and Citibank and ELBA, commercial model for “Fitrum” with JudyAnn Santos and “Rebisco” with Michael V. and Carnation Milk.
She was also a host for the shop guide television show on Channel 5 called “Venta 5″ that supported Philippine-made products and services of local merchants and inventors. Her co-hosts in the show were veteran and award-winning film and television actress Miss Boots Anson-Roa, TV reporter Heidi Santos-Demaisip, beauty queen-turned-image consultant Karen Agustin-Ostrea, sportscaster and courtside anchor Patricia Bermudez-Hizon, morning news reporter and model Claudine Trillo, radio jock Raffy Ruiz, sports analyst and commentator Magoo Marjon and TV personality and commercial model Chal Lontoc-del Rosario.
Online Resource for VENTA 5 The Show:
http://telebisyon.net/Venta5/series/tauhan/
In recent times, she has done copy work for some advertising agencies and continues to accept work-from-home writing jobs. She also continues to write songs, and has been happy that she has been able to collaborate with excellent composers and musicians like multi-awarded composer and producer Soc Villanueva, as well as HongKong Disneyland’s Musical Director, Rony Fortich. She is looking forward to writing songs for other artists as well.
Adrienne graduated with a degree in Communication Arts and Advertising from Miriam College. Her thesis “Communication Patterns Between Overseas Filipina Workers and Their Families” is one of the few, if not the only, research papers in college that was considered an international thesis, with research conducted in the Filipino Overseas Workers Resource Center in Singapore, in 2000.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family locally and abroad, blogs about travel, food, entertainment, leisure, and homeschooling, and reads about music and parenthood. She also cooks and writes poetry. She is compiling her original compositions and plans to record them in an album. She looks forward to finishing a children’s story she has already started. A staunch advocate of children’s books, she continues to build her personal library of children’s book classics to share with her child. Once in a blue moon, she accepts singing engagements and gigs for special events.
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