Paco Arespacochaga
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Paco Arespacochaga is a Filipino musician best known as the drummer of the band Introvoys
. He is best remembered for his song "Line to Heaven". The song was said to be inspired by the loss of both his parents.
, also in Manila, Philippines.
) and Caelen. Both of his children serve as an inspiration to Arespacochaga.
At age 13, he made his first screen debut on the film Campus Beat featuring Philippine matinee idol, Aga Muhlach
. Other speaking line movie exposures included Erpat Kong Forgets, Mga Walang Daigdig and Babalik Ka Rin.
At 15 years old, he formed the band, Introvoys, together with childhood friends 3rd-G Cristobal and Jonathan Buencamino. It was the start of his career as a drummer. Eventually, he would begin to write songs songs and be the recognized by the general public as the band's chief songwriter.
He was responsible for penning such hits as However Whichway, Will I Survive, Di Na Ko Aasa Pa, Calling All Nations, Line to Heaven, Kailanman and She's the One, among others.
Currently, Paco Arespacochaga still plays drums for Introvoys in the United States.
In October 2011, during the Tanduay Rockfest at the SM Mall of Asia
, Arespachochaga performed signature Introvoys hits including "Line To Heaven" and "Di Na Ako Aasa Pa". Buoyed by the warm welcome he got from the crowd, he said, “Salamat. Maraming, maraming salamat. By next year, kasama ko na ang buong banda.”
Introvoys
Introvoys is a Filipino pop rock band, now based in Los Angeles, California, USA.-Background:Introvoys was formed in 1986 by 3rd-G Cristobal, Paco Arespacochaga, and Jonathan Buencamino....
. He is best remembered for his song "Line to Heaven". The song was said to be inspired by the loss of both his parents.
Personal life
Paco Arespacochaga was born Enrico Luis Victor Arespacochaga to Manuel Q. Arespacochaga & Arolinda C. Santos in Cavite, Philippines. He is the eldest child of both his parents. At age 5, Paco began attending school at La Salle Greenhills in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. During these formative years, he involved himself heavily in Declamation contests, Extemporaneous Speaking contests, Creative Writing competitions, Drama and Theatre presentations and Debate activities. In his junior year in high school, Paco's music teacher saw in him the ability to write good music. She mentored him and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Though his peers assumed he would take a degree in music, he went on to pursue his bachelor's degree in Film Making at De La Salle UniversityDe La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
, also in Manila, Philippines.
Family life
Paco has two sons named Heaven (with singer/actress Geneva CruzGeneva Cruz
Geneva Mendoza Cruz-Miller, who is better known by her screen name Geneva Cruz, is a Filipina singer and actress. Cruz was a member of the defunct music group Smokey Mountain.-Career:...
) and Caelen. Both of his children serve as an inspiration to Arespacochaga.
Career
Paco Arespacochaga's passion for the media arts began at age 10. He started joining school plays and declamation contests at La Salle Greenhills. He would eventually become an active participant of La Salle Greenhills' Drama club. Drawing strong encouragement from his parents, he eventually began appearing in TV commercials like Milo, Crest Toothpaste and other family oriented products.At age 13, he made his first screen debut on the film Campus Beat featuring Philippine matinee idol, Aga Muhlach
Aga Muhlach
Ariel Aquino Muhlach , commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor and product endorser...
. Other speaking line movie exposures included Erpat Kong Forgets, Mga Walang Daigdig and Babalik Ka Rin.
At 15 years old, he formed the band, Introvoys, together with childhood friends 3rd-G Cristobal and Jonathan Buencamino. It was the start of his career as a drummer. Eventually, he would begin to write songs songs and be the recognized by the general public as the band's chief songwriter.
He was responsible for penning such hits as However Whichway, Will I Survive, Di Na Ko Aasa Pa, Calling All Nations, Line to Heaven, Kailanman and She's the One, among others.
Currently, Paco Arespacochaga still plays drums for Introvoys in the United States.
In October 2011, during the Tanduay Rockfest at the SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall developer and owner in the Philippines. SM Mall of Asia is the 2nd largest mall in the Philippines after SM City North EDSA, 3rd largest shopping mall in Asia and the 4th largest shopping mall in the world...
, Arespachochaga performed signature Introvoys hits including "Line To Heaven" and "Di Na Ako Aasa Pa". Buoyed by the warm welcome he got from the crowd, he said, “Salamat. Maraming, maraming salamat. By next year, kasama ko na ang buong banda.”