Music composer and editor with 8+ years of experience scoring for film, TV, and video games. Proficient in composing across genres and creating edited music for screen, including original music for primetime TV shows. Has worked in high-pressure environments in the Philippine television industry, collaborating with directors, production managers, and editors to deliver desired soundscapes. Credited for film scoring (as “Kara Garvides”) with award recognition including Best Musical Score at an international film festival.

Carmina Barbaza

Music composer and editor with 8+ years of experience scoring for film, TV, and video games. Proficient in composing across genres and creating edited music for screen, including original music for primetime TV shows. Has worked in high-pressure environments in the Philippine television industry, collaborating with directors, production managers, and editors to deliver desired soundscapes. Credited for film scoring (as “Kara Garvides”) with award recognition including Best Musical Score at an international film festival.

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Music composer and editor with 8+ years of experience scoring for film, TV, and video games. Proficient in composing across genres and creating edited music for screen, including original music for primetime TV shows.

Has worked in high-pressure environments in the Philippine television industry, collaborating with directors, production managers, and editors to deliver desired soundscapes. Credited for film scoring (as “Kara Garvides”) with award recognition including Best Musical Score at an international film festival.

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Work Experience

Film Scorer (credited as “Kara Gravides”) at Lanaya (2025, dir. Clyde Capistrano)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Credited film scorer for the feature-length film “Lanaya.” Worked on the film’s music to support story, mood, and pacing under production collaboration.
TV Scorer at GMA Network, Inc.
November 1, 2018 - Present
Composed music for television shows for GMA Network, primarily handling primetime programming. Worked with directors, production managers, and editors to discuss creative vision and develop soundscapes aligned to each show’s needs. Produced original music and performed music editing tasks (lay-in and editing) to support episode delivery. Example titles include “Maria Clara at Ibarra” and “Royal Blood.”

Education

BSAgricultural Economics at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
BA Sociology at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Media & Entertainment