Village Connect
What began as a single concert has evolved into a defining chapter for RMA Studio Academy—one marked by recognition, purpose, and a growing commitment to advocacy. The success of That’s Amore, staged in November 2025, did more than captivate audiences; it opened doors to wider conversations about how the performing arts can celebrate talent while serving a greater cause.
That momentum carried RMA to the 38th Aliw Awards, where the academy and its students stood out among the country’s finest in live entertainment. That’s Amore earned the award for Best Special Events Production, while its director, Mr. Nazer Salcedo, was recognized as Best Special Events Director—affirming the artistic excellence behind the production.
Equally inspiring was the spotlight on RMA’s young performers. Theo Tiu was named Male Child Performer of the Year, while Natalie Grace Yanzon and Zia Dantes were honored as Female Child Performers of the Year. For Yanzon and Dantes, the recognition marked a continued streak, having also been awarded by the Aliw Awards in 2024—proof of consistency, growth, and dedication nurtured by the academy.
Beyond trophies, That’s Amore carried a deeper meaning. RMA Studio Academy formally turned over the concert’s proceeds to the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP), reinforcing its belief that art can be both expressive and transformative. It was a moment where performance met compassion, and applause turned into action.
This shared mission now moves forward with a larger vision. On April 26, 2026, RMA Studio Academy and ASP will once again take the stage—this time at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The upcoming collaboration promises a grander musical showcase, a broader audience, and a renewed commitment to understanding, inclusion, and opportunity for children on the autism spectrum.
For RMA, music has always been more than technique or performance. It is a bridge—connecting passion with purpose. Founder Ms. Jade Riccio emphasizes that performing arts serve as their platform to give back, allowing students to grow not only as artists but as individuals who create impact through their gifts.
With years of training performers of all ages, RMA Studio Academy continues to prove that love, when expressed through music, can inspire change. Its enduring partnership with ASP stands as a testament to an advocacy that grows stronger with every performance—transforming lives, one song and one stage at a time.
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