WATCH: Chinese singer Qymira shows love for PH in more ways than one

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Chinese artist Qymira, whose songs have charted high in the UK and Brazil, is out with a song inspired by and dedicated to some Filipino children in need.

Titled "Maraming Salamat," it is supported by iconic Pinoy composer Vehnee Saturno.

At a press conference, the singer born in Hong Kong but raised in San Francisco said the children she speaks of are those (e.g, the Aetas of Bataan, homeless kids in Binondo) she met from her work with The One Gaia Foundation which she founded three years ago. The foundation aims to bring children together through music, dance, arts and sports. 

"One Gaia gives them a sense of focus and purpose by offering them a platform to explore, and express their innate talents with top professionals in related fields, " read part of a statement sent to media earlier.

Qymira said she does not believe in merely giving dole outs. The children she has met have become her friends and they communicate regularly. The singer also made sure there are people who continue the work for The One Gaia Foundation even when she's away. She holds monthly online sessions in arts and music. 

"We want to build an eco-system," was how she puts it.

Although her ethnicity isn't Pinoy, her heart belongs to and goes out to the Philippines. She hasn't just been helping Filipino children, but Qymira has even collaborated with Filipino talents/musicians; particularly Kris Lawrence and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.      

Few months ago, Qymira's "Give It To Me" featuring Kris and Brazilian rapper Druendy Primeiro charted at number five in the UK Dance Charts. This sparked a collaboration with Doc B and artists in Brazil, with the songs "Perdao," "Sun & Sea," and "Vem comigo" reaching number one on the radio chart in Bahia.    

She is also behind the One Gaia Singing Souls Contest and Dancing Hopes Contest for young Filipino talents. Qymira been spending lots of time in the Philippines since 2019. 

One Gaia is currently launching initiatives in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Jamaica and Brazil, then soon in India and Africa.