GOSSIP GIRL: A Valentine's concert from Marissa Sanchez
Published Feb 3, 2026 09:13 am
Watch singer Marissa Sanchez at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan, on Feb. 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. The singer-comedienne promises that everyone will have “A Happy Funny Time,” which is why she titled her concert as such.
In a one-on-one interview, Marissa tells Gossip Girl that she got so busy with her side hustles of online selling and acting gigs that she almost forgot her real talent, which is singing and comedy.
Marissa Sanchez
"My accountant sister Ate Doray keeps pushing me to focus on singing. She tells me to make acting and online selling my sideline—because soon, age will steal my voice. I can only explain too far, but my Ate was right. I agreed to hold two concerts each year: on Valentine’s Day and my birthday. It’s quite difficult nowadays to mount your own concert.
"No matter how brilliantly diligent my sister is, she doesn’t understand the brutal logistics of this industry. Talent alone doesn’t cut it anymore. Age and appearance dominate, especially in Filipino culture, where visual appeal reigns supreme. Let’s face it, my body betrays us all eventually. I think most of you will only understand why.”
What many fail to grasp is that Marissa is not only a singer—She is a complete performer. Her comedy timing, impersonation skills, and dancing are part of a whole package. I have seen this woman work, and her diligence is impressive. “I really worked hard for my upcoming concert because I believe that a good show demands everything. I refuse to compete with others, only with myself. Evolution is non-negotiable. Good enough has never been acceptable. Each performance must surpass the last. With musical director Mr. Elmer Blancaflor and three major surprise guests, this show must be something different, something extraordinary.”
During our interview, I was looking at her, and I could feel that the rehearsals were creating a toll in her body, “Well, it’s kinda good because I am losing weight because of this hahaha! Bear in mind, Giselle, that I am a single mom, so preparation for this show has become exhausting. Add that I side hustle while I am rehearsing, selling online for my Ate Gina’s business, Mikka’s Closet. The landscape of online selling has shifted dramatically. With social media platforms saturated with celebrities, veteran artists like myself get buried in the noise. The transition to online selling was jarring—I couldn’t see my audience, couldn’t feed off their energy. Comedy thrives on reciprocity; now everything feels intangible, disconnected. The industry has evolved, and veteran performers face different opportunities now than we once did. Still, I’m grateful for Mikka’s Closet—selling apparel and perfumes is honest work.”
Marissa’s show promises a mix of comedy and music. Call Reima Ancheta for tickets at 09171170315. Tickets are at P2500, P2000, and P1500. This show is presented by the Ogie Diaz Talents.