6/22/2023 05:36:00 AM
JENG
At the young age of 11, Elha Nympha made her dreams come true by winning the
second season of The Voice Kids Philippines, one of the most watched reality
singing competitions on television. Now at 19, the young artist just launched a new
track titled Spark the Dream which brings inspiration to listeners to realize their full
potential and make their aspirations a reality.
‘Spark the Dream’ is also the official theme song of JA SparktheDream, a financial
program for kids launched by FWD Life Insurance, in partnership with Junior
Achievements of the Philippines (JA Philippines), which aims to teach students from
all over the country about financial literacy and empower them to be positive
contributors in their communities.
While the track inspires students to chase their goals, it also aims to bring out a more
relatable story of every Filipino who wants to fulfill their dreams and maximize their
opportunities. Sharing how the song resonates with her personal journey, Elha
maintains that despite fulfilling one of her dreams, she still considers herself a
dreamer. She explains, “It’s an anthem [that you listen to] kapag down na down ka at
gusto mong mabuhayan ulit then you have this song. You can sing it and get
inspired so you can believe in yourself.”
When asked which part of the song is her favorite, Elha shares, “There’s this line in
the song it says, ‘Wake up now, I believe in us. Let’s make this dream a reality’. I
think that’s the most powerful line.”
As a professional artist, Elha now welcomes new opportunities. But she recalls that
when her father died nine years ago, she and her family had to make ends meet by
selling banana-cues. “Bente pesos lang yung kitain ko, masaya na ko doon. Ang laki
na nun for me! Pero narealize ko yung halaga ng pera because, of course, you have
to buy the necessities but ang mahal ng mga bilihin.”
But despite the hardships, singing has helped her come through thanks to the help of
her mom and aunt who taught her singing techniques and developed her talent.
Which is why when she auditioned for The Voice Kids eight years ago, she held on
to her dream to become a well-known singer and perhaps inspire others.
Elha acknowledges that despite her rise as an artist, going through the process will
not always be easy. “Deep inside we still have a lot of struggles, especially mentally.
However, I want everyone to know that while I started from zero, I am still working
towards reaching one hundred,” says Elha, referring to her journey towards success.
The young artist also reveals that she allots a percentage of her earnings to give
back to her family and community to share the fruits of her labor. “I have this thing na
when I get my paycheck, at least 5% of that will be donated to our church or we’ll
organize a feeding program with the help of my fans. In my family naman, since I’m
the breadwinner, pinapaaral ko rin yung three siblings ko.”
Not forgetting her roots, Elha hopes that her story, new song, and the JA
SparktheDream program will be able to inspire more kids to learn the value of money
and financial skills as she thinks that would help them to be smarter with their
choices. “As a 19-year-old na nangarap din before, the kids who will be a part of this
[program] are going to be super lucky! So, maximize it and don’t waste it kasi it’s
free!” Elha concludes while laughing.
Listen now to Spark the Dream by Elha Nympha via Spotify and Apple Music. Read
more about the JA SparktheDream program via their website.
Follow FWD Life Insurance on LinkedIn or visit their website for job postings and
opportunities. For more information and updates on FWD Life Insurance’s products,
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About FWD Life Philippines
FWD Life Insurance Corporation (FWD Life Philippines) launched its commercial operations in September 2014. As of end-
2022, FWD Life Philippines ranks 3rd and 6th in terms of Paid-up Capital 1 and New Business Annual Premium Equivalent 2 ,
respectively.
FWD Group is a pan-Asian life insurance business with more than 10 million customers across 10 markets, including some of
the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. FWD reached its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The company is focused on
making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products,
supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD is committed to changing the way people feel about
insurance.
For more information, please visit fwd.com.ph.
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