Raul Mitra
OccupationComposer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger, record producer
Years active1999–present
SpouseCacai Velasquez-Mitra
Raul Mitra
Backgroundperson
InstrumentPiano, keyboards, synthesizers
GenreOPM, pop, R&B, classical, gospel, adult-contemporary

Raul Mitra is a Filipino composer, arranger, songwriter, musical director,[1] pianist, and keyboardist. He is the son of former House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra.[2]

Personal life

As a child born out of wedlock to politician Ramon Mitra Jr., Raul Mitra filed a lawsuit in July 2000 against his father's former domestic partner Tess Bustos with the assistance of lawyers Harry Roque and Joel Butuyan to argue for a share of his father's estate.[3]

Mitra is married to singer Cacai Velasquez-Mitra, who is a sister to singer and actress Regine Velasquez, Mitra's frequent professional collaborator.[4]

Film scores

Awards

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2014FAMAS AwardBest Musical ScoreFour Sisters and a Wedding
2013FAMAS AwardBest Musical ScoreOne More Try
2012FAMAS AwardBest Musical ScoreNo Other Woman
2008FAMAS AwardBest Musical ScorePaano Kita IIbigin
2007FAMAS AwardBest Musical ScoreDon't Give Up On Us
2002FAMAS AwardBest Musical ScorePangako... Ikaw Lang
2013Luna AwardBest MusicOne More Try
2012Luna AwardBest Musical ScoreNo Other Woman
2014Star Awards for MoviesMovie Musical Scorer of the YearFour Sisters and a Wedding
2013Star Awards for MoviesMovie Musical Scorer of the YearOne More Try
2012Star Awards for MoviesMovie Musical Scorer of the YearNo Other Woman
2008Star Awards for MoviesMovie Musical Scorer of the YearPaano Kita IIbigin
2007Star Awards for MoviesMovie Musical Scorer of the YearYou Are the One
2007Star Awards for MoviesMovie Musical Scorer of the YearDon't Give Up On Us

References

  1. ^ "Onemig Bondoc does great humanitarian act for Infanta". Manila Bulletin. January 15, 2005.
  2. ^ "'It's all yours, if you can find it'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 4, 2000. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
  3. ^ Herrera, Christine & Trinidad, Andrea H. (July 4, 2000). "'It's all yours, if you can find it'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Vol. 15, no. 207. pp. 1, 16. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  4. ^ "Ryan Cayabyab & Raul Mitra: What powers their passion in music". Philstar.com. November 14, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2026.