Aiza Seguerra Celebrates 25 Years in Show Business with BENTE SINGKO: The Anniversary Concert

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Stars shine in show business but many personalities flicker after their first fifteen minutes of fame. Longevity is only reserved for a few and in the exceptional young age of 28, Aiza Seguerra has already shared with us 25 years of musical and artistic craftsmanship.

From her young career as Vic Sotto’s daughter in Okey Ka Fairy Ko and more than thirty movies, the former child star has blossomed into one of the country’s most respected acoustic singer-songwriters and guitarist with hits such as Pagdating ng Panahon and Akala Mo.

Aiza wishes to share her gratitude for her silver milestone with BENTE SINGKO: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert on September 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, a production from Blackbird Music Creations, That’s Ntertainment Productions and line produced by MediaNation Inc.

To celebrate Aiza’s stellar career, “Mr. Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano and “Concert King” Martin Nievera will join the silver anniversary concert as the major acts. Their enduring ballads will fill the coliseum with energy and passion.

Aiza’s role as mentor in the show Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break has led to the development of the grand winner Krizza Neri who will join the night as a Special Guest. The Company will serenade the night with hits such as Pakisabi na Lang, a song Aiza has also popularized in radio stations.

Fellow ASAP Sessionistas Juris, Richard Poon, Princess and Nyoy Volante, will also join Aiza for this big night. Gloc 9, Bayang Barrios and Cooky Chua of Color It Redd will complete the night with their own distinct brand of music.

The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra will provide musical depth to the evening under the guidance of accomplished conductor Gerard Salonga. Mike Villegas and Ria Osorio will be the musical directors.

ABS-CBN and MYX are the media partners for BENTE SINGKO: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert. Reservations can now be made for the ticket prices below. Call 234 2117.

Ticket Prices:
VIP P3,500 | Patron P3,000 | Lower Box P2,500 | Upper Box A P750 | Upper Box B P400 | General Admission P300

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Gloc-9 Releases New Album MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata

Premiere rapper Gloc-9 is mighty proud of his forthcoming release MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata, his first under Universal Records.

 

“I have worked very hard for this album,” says Gloc-9. “Before, I would record albums for about two months. For MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata, it took me around six months.”

He adds that he is ultimately satisfied with the album, which includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry – Chito Miranda, Bamboo, EbeDancel, Jay Durias, Billy Crawford, MaychelleBaay of Moonstar 88, among others.

The rapper also adds that MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata marks a new chapter in his career as this is his first release under Universal Records, where he joins its elite roster of artists like Gary Valenciano, Jose Mari Chan, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Parokya Ni Edgar, Christian Bautista, Kamikazee, Sam Concepcion, among others.

MKNM (Mga Kwento ng Makata) Tracklist:

1. Balak ni Syke

2. Apatnapungbara feat. Ian Tayao

3. Silup feat. Denise Barbacena

4. Alalay ng hari feat. Allan Mitchell Silonga

5. Sirena feat. Ebe Dancel

6. Hindi mo nadinig feat. Jay Durias

7. Sino (interlude)

8. Salarin feat. Bamboo Manalac

9. Inday feat. Cathy Go

10. Bakit hindi feat. Billy Crawford

11. Malakas (interlude)

12. Pison feat. Chito Miranda

13. Thankful feat. Maychelle Baay of Moonstar88 & Bambu

Bonus Tracks

14. Hari ng tondo feat. Denise Barbacena

15. Kung tama Siya feat. Jaq Dionisio of Kissjane

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Erik Santos Sings "The Greatest Theme Songs"

Prince of Pop Erik Santos stands out among his contemporaries because of his ability to convey a whole array of emotions through his songs, making him the most sought-after interpreter of theme songs.

He has breathed life to around 30 movie and TV themes– May Bukas Pa, Now That I Have You, Miss You Like Crazy, If You Asked Me To, Lupa, It Might Be You, Maging Sino Ka Man, Say You’ll Never Go, I’ll Never Go, among others. This is a feat achieved only by the Prince of Pop, who seems to be John Lloyd Cruz’s lucky charm because most of his hit movies had Erik as the singer of the theme. And with such achievements he has become the most requested interpreter of Teleserye and movie theme songs.

Erik, aside from being a prolific singer, is also an accomplished concert performer with numerous hit concerts to his name. He had sold-out concerts at the Music Museum, Meralco Theater, Aliw Theater, and Araneta Coliseum.

This August 30 and 31 at the Meralco Theater, Erik highlights his love of singing theme songs and performing via the major concert The Greatest Theme Songs. In the concert, experience the power of Erik’s voice as he celebrates the magic of cinema and music through impressive production numbers and sincere singing.

The concert will feature, aside from Erik’s live performance of his previously-recorded theme songs, the Prince of Pop’s favorite songs lifted from the big and small screens.

“It will be a night of good music and memorable moments,” adds Erik. “It will be a trip down memory lane, but I assure you, everything you’ll see onstage will be somewhat new. It is an exciting show.”  Joining him in the concert are all female Classical Crossover Pop Trio Opera Belles and OPM legendary Icons Basil Valdez, Vina Morales and Gary Valenciano. 

As a recording artist, Erik still remains to be one of the most bankable singers of his generation winning the 2012 Tambayan 101.9 Song of the Year award for his single Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka, part of his latest album Awit Para Sa’yo.

This event is presented by Qualibet and Record Breaker Events in cooperation with Zenea Slimming and Body Sculpting and a production of Cornerstone Concerts.  For tickets to The Greatest Theme Songs, please call SM Tickets at 470-2222 and  Ticketworld at 891-9999.

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Philpop Finalists' Choice of Interpreters

Weeks after the official announcement of the PhilPop finalists, recordings were in progress and finally, here are the artists picked to interpret the final 14 songs in the upcoming Finals Night on July 14 at the PICC Plenary Hall.

3 AM by Keiko Necesario (Marie Digby)

Bawat Hakbang by Karl Villuga (Mark Bautista and The Akafellas)

Bigtime by Trina Belamide (Baihana)
 

Brown by James Leyte (Brownman Revival)

Dulo ng Dila by Noah Zuniga (Jay R and Deejay Poblete)

Himig ng Panahon by Thyro Alfaro (Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares)

Kesa by Edwin Marollano (Daniel Grospe)

Kontrabida by Sov Villanueva (Sam Concepcion)

Minsa'y Isang Bansa by Gary Granada (Gary Granada)

Negastar by Mike Villegas (Cathy Go)

Piso by Krist Melecio (Joey Ayala)

Slowdancing by Kennard Faraon (Nyoy Volante)

Takusa by Byron Ricamara (Rocksteddy)

Tayo-Tayo Lang by Toto Sorioso (Ebe Dancel)


Also, voting for the Smart People's Choice is ongoing. To vote, text "philpop" to 2929. (Smart and Sun subscribers). Complete details can be found in PhilPop's website.

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Christian Bautista Receives Back-to-Back Awards

Asiansation Christian Bautista is undeniably the top male singer of the country, and he received two awards last weekend to prove it.

Last Saturday, he was named Tambayan 101.9’s Male Recording Artist of the Year besting some of the biggest names in the recording industry.

Christian, meanwhile, was awarded a platinum record award for his First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition album during ASAP 2012 last Sunday. He was awarded by Universal Records’ General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go.

First Class includes the hit singles Beautiful To Me, In Love With You (with Angeline Quinto), Sasabihin (with Neocolours), Rescue You (with Sam Concepcion), and new recordings of The Way You Look At Me, and Hands To Heaven.

In the soon-to-be-concluded Yahoo OMG Awards, Christian is also a frontrunner in the Male Recording Artist of the Year.

Christian’s TV special The Way You Look At Me, which celebrates his 10^th year in showbiz, will be aired this July 8 on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best, which airs after Gandang Gabi Vice.

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