Dessa

Maria Destreza Alivio Salazar (born March 20, 1974), commonly known as Dessa, is a Filipino singer. She is best known for singing OPM hits such as Saan Ka Man Naroroon, "Bring Back the Times", "Lipad ng Pangarap" and many more.

Early life Born to a family who frequently moved house, Dessa formed no permanent friendships, though she did learn to adjust to new environments. Her sister Dolly, older by two years, and older brother Dodoy were her only playmates; she took up dancing to amuse herself and her parents, then moved on to singing. She was also the first winner of the Pasinaya 2005 awards.

Dessa and Inoue have moved to Las Vegas where (as of February 1, 2008) they have a business called Killing Solutions that provides computers and other machines to local hotels, of which Inoue is the executive producer.

Dessa and Rannie Raymundo won the Best Pop Collection in the Aiza Awards for 2001's best releases with the song Noon, Ngayon.

In September 2005, she performed the Philippine National Anthem at a Manny Pacquiao vs. Héctor Velázquez boxing fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Discography

2003 : METROPOP SONG FESTIVAL “Pag Ang Puso Ang Nagsabi” (Duet with Reuben Laurente de The Company)

2001 : RESPECT... DESSA “Heartbreaker” Premium Label / Star Records

2000 : MARTIN LIVE ALBUM “The Prayer" (duet) ABS-CBN / MCA Universal

1999 : METROPOP SONG FESTIVAL “Friends" (duet) “Bring Back The Times”

1998 : NONOY ZUÑIGA (del Duet Album) “Hold On” PolyCosmic Records

1994 : GONNA MAKE YOUR DAY TONIGHT Vicor Records

1992 : DESSA ISANG NAGMAMAHAL ALBUM Vicor Records

Awards

AWIT AWARDS 2002 : BEST DUO RECORDING “Noon, Ngayon” (Duet with Rannie Raymundo) Star Records

KATHA 1999 : BEST PERFORMER “No Less” Composed by Trina Belamide

4th ASIAN SONG FESTIVAL 1998 : 2nd Prize Winner Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

METROPOP SONG FESTIVAL 1998 : 2nd Prize Winner “"Bring Back the Times" Composed by Eunice Saldana

VOICE OF ASIA 1993 : Best Singer “"Bring Back the Times" FIDOF (Russia)

LIKHAWIT 1993 : Grand Prize Winner “Huwag ng Ipagpabukas Pa” Composed by Freddie Saturno