Diego Gutierrez is no stranger to the entertainment industry. After all, he’s the son of showbiz veterans Ramon Gutierrez and Lotlot de Leon, both of whom come from prestigious showbiz clans in the Philippines.
With a lineage deeply rooted in acting, many assumed he would naturally follow the same path. Yet for Diego, it isn’t about carrying on his family’s legacy—it’s about forging his own.
Rather than simply stepping into the roles laid before him, Diego is focused on charting his own course. He’s determined to carve out his own space in the industry and prove he has what it takes to stand on his own.
That journey took a major step forward when he signed with Star Magic. During the recent Star Magic Music Room signing event, Diego officially joined the talent management arm of ABS-CBN.
While some might feel the weight of a famous surname, he sees it as motivation rather than pressure.
“My family has already made their mark in this industry—they’re all good at what they do,” Diego said. “So the biggest challenge for me is to do my best as well, to make a name for myself in music and showbiz in general.”
“Instead of pressure, I see it as motivation to make my family proud because they’ve all achieved so much,” he added. “I want to be great in my own name as well.”
Unlike family members who enter the industry through acting, Diego wants to establish his own identity in the music scene. He describes his sound as R&B pop with a chill, laid-back vibe, staying true to his influences like John Mayer, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd.
“My music leans toward R&B pop. I’ve released techno and upbeat songs before, but when I create a full studio album, I want it to be more consistent,” he shared.
While music is his first love, Diego isn’t closing the door on acting projects. He’s also eager to explore more opportunities in front of the camera.
“Acting is something I want to explore further,” he admitted. “I’ve acted a few times before, and I want to continue that with Star Magic. So yeah. Wait for it. Hopefully.
When asked if he’d be open to working with his sister, he didn’t hesitate, saying, “Definitely. I would love to work with her.”
More than just making it in showbiz, Diego has a vision for his career, and it involves massive crowds and a stadium filled with fans who know every lyric to his songs.
“Maybe for me, I just want to be able to perform more and on bigger stages, to share my music with everyone,” he said.
“I’m a believer in the work that I put in, and I’m a fan of my own music,” he added. “I feel like, one day, it will also catch up to the people.”
“My biggest dream is a stadium full of people singing my song back to me,” he continued. “That’s one of the biggest dreams I have, and hopefully, soon, I’ll be able to reach that as well.”