A resident of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, won the 2022 Outstanding Vocal Coach of the Year award at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 25th Anniversary at Disneyland in Anaheim, USA.
Elipas C. Sibua bested hundreds of vocal coaches from 32 countries during the competition held July 22-30, a press release from Sipalay City said Tuesday, August 9.
Sibua of Brgy. 2, Sipalay City, works as a vocal and music teacher and has been the national director of
the United Arab Emirates Team for four years.
The WCOPA, dubbed the “Talent Olympics”, is a prestigious event where different talents from all over the world vie for the title to be the best of the best.
WCOPA is the only official international competition program for seasoned and up-and-coming performers and entertainers held annually and judged by “Hollywood” industry professionals.
Sibua presented Sipalay Mayor City Mayor Maria Gina M. Lizares his award during their meeting Monday and said he hopes to inspire Sipalaynons to follow their dreams.
Lizares congratulated him on his remarkable achievement, the press release said.*