Manilyn (album)

1988 studio album by Manilyn Reynes
Manilyn
Studio album by
Manilyn Reynes
Released1988
GenreElectronic, Pop, OPM
LanguageTagalog, English
LabelOctoArts International
ProducerBob Guzman (producer)
Choy Lopez (assistant producer)
Jong Azures (assistant producer)
Manilyn Reynes chronology
Triplets
(1986)
Manilyn
(1988)
Heartbeat
(1989)
Singles from Manilyn
  1. "Sayang na Sayang"
    Released: 1988

Manilyn is a self-titled fourth album by Filipino singer-actress Manilyn Reynes, released in 1988 under OctoArts International. It was released on cassette and vinyl. The album was certified double platinum by PARI in the Philippines.[1]

Background

In 1988, Reynes signed with OctoArts International and released the self-titled album, Manilyn. The EP album contained 7 tracks.[2][3]

Single

Reynes released the single, "Sayang na Sayang" in 1988. The song became a viral hit song and topped the Philippines Billboard charts, also earning a platinum award.[4]

In a 2021 interview, Reynes confirmed that her single, "Sayang na Sayang", was written for actor Janno Gibbs, whom their team up in movies was cut short in 1989 when Gibbs began dating actress-wife Bing Loyzaga[5][6]. After three decades, Reynes and Gibbs remains good friends.[5]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sayang na Sayang"
  • Ben Escasa
  • Choy Lopez
3:26
2."Somewhere Along the Way"
  • Ivy Gutierrrez
  • John De Leon
4:27
3."Asahan Mo"
  • Jennifer Rosete
  • Jong Azores
4:59
4."Sad Song"Norman Caraan3:35
5."Ingat Ka, Mahal Kita"Liza Dale Salang3:35
6."Don't You Know"Norman Caraan3:41
7."Baby, Baby"
  • John Forte
  • Sam Dominges
4:00
8."I'll Always love you"Jimmy George4:31

Personnel

Production[7][8]
  • Arrangements by Homer Flores, Sunny Ilacad, Gerry Parais, Dante Trinidad
  • Cover by Guillermo dela Cruz
  • Directors of photography – Danny Lazaro and Jenny C. Zagala
  • Engineered by Lito Balagtas, Joseph Roxas, Nonie Tabios
  • Produced by Bob Guzman
  • Assistant producers – Jong Azores, Choy Lopez
  • Recorded at Cinema Audio, Inc. and Greenhills Sounds Production Inc.

Release history

Region Release date Label Edition Catalogue
Philippines 1988 (1988) OctoArts International Standard (LP and Cassette) ORIHG-951

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Philippines (PARI)[1] 2× Platinum 80,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Manilyn Reynes' 'High Energy' album. Manila Standard. 1990. p. 46.
  2. ^ "Manilyn". Discog. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  3. ^ "OPM Collection: Manilyn Reynes". OPMLP. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Top 100 Cebuano personalities: Manilyn Reynes". Freeman Cebu. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Manilyn Reynes confirms she wrote 'Sayang na Sayang' song for Janno Gibbs". GMA Network. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Manilyn Reynes, inaming sinulat ang kantang 'Sayang na Sayang' para kay Janno Gibbs". Balita Online. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  7. ^ "Manilyn Reynes". Discogs. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Manilyn Reynes Track list". Discogs. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
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