She started as a lounge performer in hotels and bars, became a vocalist in various bands and a singer for several commercial jingles and multiplex tapes.
She rose to prominence in 1996 with the release of the revival single "Somebody Warm Like Me", followed by her debut album More Than I Should (1997) under Alpha Records.
[2] It was preceded by its carrier single of the same title and was certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).
[3] In 2000, Misalucha released her third studio album All Heart, which spawned her signature song "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin".
It was her first studio album in six years and was promoted along with its lead single "Muli" and featured artists such as Arnel Pineda, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto and KZ Tandingan.