Exactly two years ago, GMA Network introduced a group of talented young men who were products of the different reality shows of the station. They were collectively introduced as One Up. The group was touted as the next boy band to watch out for.
The band, composed of Kevin Sagra, Nikki Co, Brent Valdez, Joemarie Nielsen, Arjan Jimenez, Ralf King, Prince Clemente, Yasser Marta, Jay Arcilla, and Dave Bornea, will have their first major concert entitled All in One Up on Aug. 24 at the Skydome in Quezon City.
The ten-member group will showcase exciting numbers that will highlight their individual talents apart from their harmonies as a group.
“I think it’s about time to showcase how versatile One Up members are. We want people to see that apart from our individual projects on TV and in film, we can give them good some entertainment on stage,” says Dave Bornea who has appeared on different GMA programs including Alyas Robin Hood, The One That Got Away and Kambal, Karibal.
“We’ve been preparing explosive numbers. And we hope to incorporate audience participation to make the show much livelier,” added Nikki, who along with Dave, was an alumnus of StarStruck 6th season.
Since their debut as a group, they have undergone trainings and workshops under the mentorship of a seasoned theater director and a singer-composer. They have also released a single entitled “Smile,” under GMA Records.
“We’ve been waiting for this opportunity. After our single, we now have a major concert. We hope we can reach more audience through our music and performance,” noted one member.
The concert, produced by GlON Prestige Productions, will also exhibit the boys’ most all-out performances through the direction of Marvin Caldito and choreography of Mark Benzon Pelota.
Their recently released single entitled ‘Smile’ will also be the boy band’s key instrument in serenading the audience as they deliver their message of love and gratitude towards their fans.
Joining them on stage are fellow Kapuso stars Migo Adecer, Karlo Duterte, Sofia Pablo, Will Ashley, and Andrea Torres. Tickets are priced at P1,600 and are now available for purchase at SMTickets.com.