Gary Valenciano opens the second quarter of the year with the highly anticipated encore serving of his critically acclaimed Gary V Presents… concert franchise on May 12, 13, 19, and 20 at Theatre at Solaire.
The encore performances are in line with Gary’s 34th anniversary in the industry this year.
Gary V Presents…had a two-night run in November 2015 at Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila and its immense commercial success spawned a one-night repeat at Resorts World, a special run in Dipolog City, and a two-night show at Kia Theater in Cubao.
Gary and son Paolo Valenciano did the concept to showcase a diverse sampling of the artists’ various styles representing different musical genres. It also aims to provide these artists a creative and mainstream platform to showcase their individual talents and, as Gary puts it, just have fun and enjoy each other’s talent on stage.
The 2017 encore run of Gary V Presents… will once again assemble its amazing cast that include Allan Silonga, Bullet Dumas, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, Janice Javier, Jimmy Marquez, Katrina Velarde, Kiana Valenciano, Lara Maigue, Mitoy Yonting, Timmy Pavino, and RJ Dela Fuente. This run will have an added feature – the Zamora Brothers: Jason and Joshua of the Manoeuvres.
Paolo Valenciano directs the encore again with his father who is also set to be featured in several solo and production numbers that will blow the audiences away.
Gary received standing ovations for this concert and stunned the public with his amazing dancing skills and vocal gymnastics which have continue to prove that he indeed is a living miracle despite 39 years of having Type 1 diabetes.
The artists, that Gary handpicked, are all known for their exceptional artistry and the respective musical genres they each represent. It was heartwarming to see audiences cheer for Bullet Dumas whose unique musicality endeared him to the crowd and his co-performers. Most of them were catapulted to mainstream recognition after they became part of different talent competitions on national TV. Gary chose them to be part of the concert on the basis of their individual achievements as solo artists as they are rapidly conquering the fields of recording, live shows and local bar circuits, theater, and television.
“We are calling this run of Gary V Presents… an encore or a season finale because the series will feature a different set of artists when it returns in the future,” says Gary. “I would like to continue my advocacy to provide artists with a bigger platform to showcase their music to a wider audience and I’ll be on the look out for a new set of artists. But of course, the original cast of Gary V Presents… will always have a special place in my heart.”
ABS-CBN President Carlo Katigbak loved the production and congratulated the Genesis team after the event. Other celebrities who came were Kuh Ledesma, Regine Vlesquez, Ogie Alcasid, Rey-An Fuentes, Arnell Ignacio, Jonathan Manalo, Rox Santos, Roxy Liquigan, and Gabriel Valenciano, among many others.
The concert’s repertoire includes Gary’s chart topping hits as well as songs that have been identified with him for past 34 years. With Mon Faustino as musical director, each of the songs will be re-arranged to highlight each of the guest artist’s respective genres in their spot numbers as well as in their production numbers with Gary. Since this is the finale, fans could look forward to an additional bunch of surprises that will surely ignite severe excitement that only Mr. Pure Energy could deliver.
Gary V Presents… is the opening salvo of Gary’s yearlong 34th anniversary celebration. Soon after the season finale of Gary V Presents…, Gary will prep for his very first North American concert tour this year with performances at M Resort, Las Vegas on May 27, Pechanga Resort And Casino on June 3 with special guest Kiana Valenciano, and in Pasadena Civic Auditorium on June 10 again with Kiana as special guest and Sam Concepcion.
The season finale of Gary V Presents… is for the benefit of the diabetes and scholarship programs of Shining Light Foundation. For tickets call TikcetWorld (891-9999) or check visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. For more information like Gary Valenciano Official on Facebook and follow @GaryValenciano1 on Twitter, and follow @garyvalenciano on Instgaram.
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Saturdays with TV5 get even more exciting with shows recently added to its programming line-up including the films made for television by the award-winning director Brillante Mendoza in Brillante Mendoza Presents. After Tsinoy – a story depicting the lives of the typical Fil-Chinese families set in Binondo, comes another must-watch masterpiece – Everlasting.
Brillante Mendoza Presents: Everlasting is a unique love story about two women and the struggles that come with their romantic relationship and choosing to follow one’s dreams at the cost of love. Set in time for Baguio’s colorful annual flower festival popularly known as “Panagbenga”, Everlasting is intended for the discerning viewer who is looking for something different to watch on a Saturday night.
This brave television masterpiece reflects TV5’s strong commitment to be the TV network that provides differentiated entertainment. Everlasting celebrates individuality, freedom and love in all its form. Starring Aubrey Miles and Mercedes Cabral, this film-made-for-television is a realistic take on lesbian relationships, and the search for real happiness. Everlasting airs Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. on TV5.
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Mothers would do everything to protect their children, just like Gloria (Sylvia Sanchez) in The Greatest Love as she finally revealed her long-kept secret to Amanda (Dimples Romana), which moved and captivated viewers on Mar 21.
Gloria impressed viewers with her strength as a mother after she admitted to her daughter Amanda that she was conceived after her very own father Andres raped her mother.
Her sacrifices made a mark in viewers’ hearts, showing her bravery and her will to keep her family intact despite all the struggles she goes through. Her Alzheimer’s disease also did not stop her from giving the love her family deserves up to the limits of her capacity, proving that there is no greater love than a mother’s love.
With the intense support of viewers, the episode garnered a national TV rating of 15.5 percent, compared to Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa with only 10.7 percent on Mar. 21, according to data from Kantar Media.