After the successful run of Sweetnotes Music in the U.S. and Canada, Edren Entertainment LLC is once again gearing up to bring Filipino talent to the world stage. This time, it’s not a duo of siblings but two powerhouse performers from Mindanao whose friendship was formed thousands of miles from home. Meet Aera and Jayheart, rising singers who are now ready to conquer America in their 2026 U.S. tour, presented by Edren Entertainment LLC and Onstage Promotions.
From the Islands to the Spotlight
Their story began in the Maldives, where both singers spent nearly a decade performing for international audiences. Life in the island paradise was where they found family in each other. They describe their friendship as “almost siblings.”
“Nagkasama kami ni Aera sa Maldives for nine years,” Jayheart recalled. “Actually si Aera nag-encourage sa akin na mag-upload ng mga videos sa YouTube, sa Facebook, kasi wala akong mga upload.”
What started as a simple attempt to preserve memories of his “buhay-banda” turned into something far bigger.
“The purpose to upload the videos is para magkaroon ako ng remembrance lang sana sa buhay-banda sa Maldives. And then, unexpected na naging viral ng videos sa TikTok, Facebook,” he shared, still sounding amazed at how fate works.
Finding Harmony Abroad
For Aera, born Deserrie Grecia Peliño, music was always a calling. She started singing at four, competed in numerous contests, and even took her shot at Tawag ng Tanghalan on It’s Showtime. When that didn’t pan out, she took her voice elsewhere, to the Maldives, where she met Jayheart and found not just a friend but a brother in spirit.
“’Yun po ’yung nakilala, Aera Covers, kasi nagcocover po ako ng songs. Naging screen name ko na po siya,” she said with a laugh. “For now po kasi kakabalik ko lang po sa pagkanta ulit kasi nagpahinga po ako ng ilang buwan kasi nabuntis po ako. May baby na po ako.”
After taking a brief break to embrace motherhood, Aera returned to the stage and reignited her passion for performing. Her comeback was marked by a viral video of her band’s rendition of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, proof that some talents simply can’t be silenced.
@randomrepublika LOOK: #Aera, also known as #AeraCovers, gives us a "sample" of her rendition of #RegineVelasquez's hit #PangarapKoAngIbiginKa.✨👏 Watch out for Aera and another viral singer, #Jayheart ♬ original sound – randomrepublika
“I came to this idea na Aera na lang po gagamitin ko. Kasi may banda na rin po ako,” she added, smiling at how her journey has come full circle.
The Rise of Jayheart
Before he became an online sensation, Jayheart spent years grinding, working in the BPO industry, auditioning for bands, and constantly being told “not yet.” Instead of waiting for opportunities, he made his own.
That persistence finally paid off. His videos, raw, passionate performances that blurred the line between tribute and transformation, caught the eye of talent manager and showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz. Recognizing his potential, Ogie offered Jayheart management under a five-year contract, a turning point that would change the course of his life.
@randomrepublika AERA and JAYHEART gave us a glimpse of what is in store for our kababayans and concert-goers in the US in 2026 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 They performed I Finally Found Someone by Barbea Streisand and Bryan Adams at an intimate presscon in Parañaque. The two rising singers, who worked together in Maldives for nearly a decade, are now full-time singers based in the Philippines. Watch out for their US tour next year!🇵🇭🇺🇸🌎 #Aera #AeraCovers #Jayheart #jayheartmusic ♬ original sound – randomrepublika
Jayheart’s voice, shaped by influences from Queen, The Scorpions, Michael Jackson, and The Outfield, carries the soul of someone who has lived through both heartbreak and triumph.
Two Stories, One Stage
When Aera and Jayheart reunite for their U.S. tour, they’ll bring not just powerhouse vocals and heartfelt covers but a story of friendship, resilience, and shared dreams. Their chemistry, built on nearly a decade of performing side by side in the Maldives, adds a depth and sincerity that audiences instantly feel.
Their journey is also a reminder that even when dreams take detours, through long nights abroad, through missed chances, through viral moments that arrive unplanned, they still lead to something beautiful.
And for both Aera and Jayheart, that “something” is happening now.
Coming Soon: The 2026 U.S. Tour
Set to kick off in 2026, the Aera x Jayheart U.S. Tour promises to deliver a uniquely Pinoy-inspired lineup, blending ballads, rock anthems, and stories of home. The tour is made possible by Mr. Edgardo Vera Tividad of Edren Entertainment LLC and Mr. Christopher Dela Cruz of Onstage Promotions.
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate Filipino talent because when Aera and Jayheart hit the stage, wherever you are will feel like home.
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