The singer everyone calls Pop Princess is back on the concert stage. She performs at 8 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Dec. 4.
This early, the producers of the concert are incredulous to know that the Dec. 4 show is already sold out.
“We had to think quick,” said one of them. “We met and decided to put on the calendar another night. We were so lucky that the venue was still available.”
So, there goes all Popsters, or fans of Sarah Geronimo! Another day has been added and those of you who missed getting a ticket for the Dec. 4 show, there are still tickets for Dec. 5.
Sarah is also dumbfounded to know how the tickets for the show moved too fast. “It’s December, and we all know people are saving up for gifts or parties and other things related to Christmas. So, it really was a surprise when I learned that the first night was already sold out.”
Sarah who is now experiencing some kind of independence from the eagle-eyed guidance of her parents said, “I respect my parents and I will not give them problems. Yes, I can go out on a date (with boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli) but there is still a limit to what I, or we can do.”
She added that the feeling of having some kind of freedom is liberating but she won’t take advantage of it, and neither will she allow anyone to take advantage of her.
From The Top is Sarah’s eighth major concert, proof of her enduring popularity and continuing evolution as a total entertainer.
Sarah has come a long way from the 14-year-old singer with the birit voice who captivated the judges and the audience and won the Star for a Night singing contest in 2002.
She has transformed from the Pop Princess to a certified pop icon. Sarah has won accolade after accolade as a singer, movie actress and stage performer.
From The Top is directed by Paolo Valenciano with Louie Ocampo as musical director.
For tickets call Ticketnet at 911-5555 and VIVA Concerts at 687-7236, 687-5853 local 656. Ticket Prices are VIP – P4770, Patron – P4770, Box Premium – P3710, Box Regular – P3180, Upper Box B – P1590 and General Admission – P 400.
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XB Gensan is international dance competition champion
Hip hop group XB Gensan was hailed champion in the recently concluded Dance2Dance World Streetdance Showcase Competition 2015 held in Zurich, Switzerland on Nov 15.
They finished ahead of the teams from Russia and USA, which landed on the 2nd and 3rd spot, respectively.
In a skype call with the It’s Showtime hosts, the group thanked everyone who supported and showed love to them throughout their journey in the competition.
All from Gen. Santos City, XB Gensan first wowed the madlang people in winning the first-ever talent showdown of It’s Showtime in 2010.
A girl in love, to love
Ask most famous singers how they got into the biz and they will tell you that they got into their profession by accident. Anyone famous who is also talented, young and fresh that is.
Young people these days have it all made, with good things landing on their laps without them wishing for it and them running away with it – that is the stuff today’s popular crop of singers are made of.
Alyssa Angeles, an 18-year old International Studies major at De LaSalle University is no different. Having spent her younger years being mentored by the likes of master songwriter Ryan Cayabyab, being trained for the limelight by no less than stellar theater group Trumpets, and idolizing singing greats like Sarah Geronimo and Ariana Grande, it is little wonder that she has turned what was just a hobby into something she can invest a full-fledged career on. She also dabbled into some modeling but soon realized it was singing that she really loved to do.
She knew she was a singer at the age of seven, when her mom would often ask her to sing for friends whenever they were in karaoke bars. She was also a member of her school’s chorale class and has also appeared in bit parts in an indie movie and in Enteng Kabisote: Ang Agimat at Ako. She has also did radio guest appearance, particularly on Radyo ng Bayan, and has sung in Net 25’s Letters and Music, PTV’s Good Morning Boss and appeared for live performances in GMA 7’s Maynila, as well as various mall shows and school programs, singing a mix of Ariana Grande hits and her own songs, all of which she says has helped her get used to the adoring crowds and hone her singing abilities.
Which is why it comes as no surprise that she has already come up with her very first album, Alyssa:Falling In Love, which is all about the trials and travails of a girl in love, something Alyssa says she isn’t yet (but we wouldn’t be surprised if that happened soon) but when you listen to the songs included, like the carrier single “Lilim” you wouldn’t think she hasn’t been in love.
While she draws her inspiration from friends’ love stories and the countless girl talks that often happen, she is aware of how beautiful and painful it is to be in love and has been able to bring that aspect of it into the songs in her album.
Incidentally, the album itself is something to look forward to as it is chock-full of original songs written by Jessa Mae Gabon, Popsie Saturno-San Pedro, Garry Cruz and the master writer himself Vehnee Saturno, who wrote one of her singles, “Still Crazy.” In addition to her originals, she also did her own version of the Joey Albert hit, “Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin” which is a song that is very fitting to her vocal range. Other songs to watch out for in her debut album include “Fireflies,” “Crush Me and Don’t You Know,” the latter two being dance tunes that serve to showcase Alyssa’s massive vocal range and talent.
From karaoke bars to the world stage, Alyssa’s journey has just begun and she is talented enough to see it to the end.
Alyssa: In Love is distributed exclusively by Synergy Music and is available in record bars nationwide. Also, available on digital downloads and streaming at Itunes, Spotify. To get more updates about Alyssa visit her website www.slvssaansefes.com or follow her on Facebook.