Pambansang Bae Alden Richards’ Upsurge was sold-out days before it’s scheduled performance at Kia Theater in Cubao on May 27.
During the show, Richards delighted his fans with his rendition of today’s top hits as he unleashed dance moves that sent the more than 2000 guests in a wild frenzy.
He opened his concert by showing off his sexy side and performed Justin Bieber’s “Cold Water” and Bruno Mars’ “That’s What I Like”.
He also did a rock number with Raymund Marasigan.
Sunday Pinasaya host Jerald Napoles amused the audience by singing an Aegis medley. Richards later on dared Napoles to do a “FlipTop Challenge” and ended the segment with a comic dance number.
His close friends Kristoffer Martin, Rodjun Cruz, and Mark Herras reunited with the Pambansang Bae on the dance floor. After their energetic dance number, all of them hugged Richards and congratulated him for the success of his concert.
In one of the videos flashed on screen, Richards mentioned Janno Gibbs as one of his musical influences. He then shared that he’s extremely happy that Gibbs was one of his special guests that night. The two performed the latter’s classic hit “Pinakamagandang Lalaki”.
As a devoted Christian, he made sure that there’s a segment in the concert in which he could perform various worship songs. He even thanked the Lord for making his dreams come true. One of the songs he sang was “One Way,” which is included in his second album Say It Again (GMA Records).
One of the highlights of the concert was the kilig production number with Maine Mendoza. The phenomenal love team performed an interpretative dance number to the tune of “Unsteady” by X Ambassadors and followed by a duet of Coldplay’s song “Yellow” that made the fans scream their hearts out.
Richards thanked Mendoza after their performance and said, “Maraming salamat. Nabago ang buhay ko ng isang Maine Mendoza. Sabi nga nila, laging may reasons why we meet people in life. It’s either you meet them for them to change your life or vice versa, you’re the one that would change theirs.”
The Pambansang Bae concluded the night by warming up the hearts of his fans and inviting the first 300 ticket buyers to the second floor of the concert venue to take group photos with him.
Produced by GMA Network and GMA Records, Alden Richards: Upsurge will soon air on GMA 7.
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Manilyn Reynes remains a loyal Kapuso, She renewed her contract with GMA Network, Inc. recently.
Manilyn said she is happy to continue her journey as a Kapuso. GMA Network has been her home network for many years, “Kasi po ang Kapuso talagang may puso ika nga. Hindi lamang sa kung ano pa man ang tinitingnan ng tao, it’s because it’s true. Kaya nga po, nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon ulit na maging Kapuso, kaya sabi ko, magta-trabaho ako ng buong pagmamahal at buong puso dahil ako ay certified Kapuso.”
The actress added, “Actually yung first show na sinalihan ko nung 10-years-old ako, dito sa GMA. From that time on, every now and then, may show ako dito hanggang sa nag-That’s Entertainment ako, and the rest is history.”
Reynes is currently in Pepito Manaloto and Meant To Be.
During the contract signing, Manilyn revealed that she really enjoys playing the role of Amelia ‘Mamay’ Bendiola in Meant To Be and she is very grateful for the netizens and viewers’ overwhelming support since it premiered in January this year.
“Nakakatuwa talaga yung support at love na ipinapakita ng ating manonood. Nakakaaliw sila pati na rin yung mga tweets at messages na ipinapadala nila. We are so happy dahil hindi lang pampakilig ang ginagawa natin gabi-gabi, kundi may lesson din tayo na naibabahagi tungkol sa pagmamahalan at tungkol sa family.”
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Can Katrina Halili, Valeen Montenegro, Archie Alemania, and Pekto Nacua survive living in an unfamiliar community where they have to build their own house and find their own food?
That’s what Kapuso host Heart Evangelista-Escudero tried to find out last Sunday in Follow Your Heart.
The episode featured the face-off between Katrina and Archie of the sexy dramedy series D’ Originals and Valeen and Pekto of the noontime show Sunday Pinasaya. The two teams stepped out of their comfort zones and immersed in a Dumagat Tribe in Norzagaray, Bulacan. They were only allowed to bring 10 personal items to use for two days. Even gadgets were not allowed.
The Torres and Castillo families guided the guest celebrities along the way as they battle not only for survival but to win a series of games where P50,000 is at stake.
Don’t miss the ultimate test of relationship goals, Follow Your Heart, every Sunday, 5 p.m. on GMA-7.
