There’s no stopping breakout actor-model Tony Labrusca from spreading his wings as he launches his much awaited debut single “Tanging Ikaw” and its official music video on various digital media platforms.
“Tanging Ikaw,” which Labrusca himself wrote in collaboration with Urie Tesorio and Bryan Lotho, speaks of a young man’s infatuation for a girl that he’s been admiring from a distance—and his yearning to express his feelings to her.
“Tanging ikaw lamang ang laging nasa isip, bawat pagtulog ay ikaw panaginip / Tanging ikaw lang ang laging nasa isip ko / Ang ngiti at ‘yong tingin, pa’no ba maaangkin,” the song goes.
The official music video directed by Callalily front man and actor Kean Ciprano shows how Labrusca musters the courage to pursue this girl (played by Ysabel Ortega) and how their relationship eventually evolves.
Fans and music lovers will have to find out for themselves how the young lovers’ budding romance turns out.
Presented by McJim Classic Leather under its Dreams Get Real OPM Advocacy Campaign and arranged by Jonathan Ong of Sonic State Audio Studio, “Tanging Ikaw” is now on Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon Music, and other music platforms in over 240 countries.
The music video, produced by public relations and marketing expert and filmmaker Chris Cahilig, was shot by Patrick Ferrer in the beautiful community of Camella Provence in Malolos, Bulacan.
“Tanging Ikaw” reveals a different side of Labrusca that audiences and even his most loyal legion of fans have yet to see or hear.
The son of actor Boom Labrusca and singer Angel Jones of the popular ‘90s hiphop group Kulay, Tony caught the fancy of local music fans following his stint at ABS-CBN’s talent search Pinoy Boyband Superstar and in a series of viral videos for McDonald’s. He was likewise a revelation as he wields fine acting skills in the same network’s hit primetime series La Luna Sangre alongside Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
“Tanging Ikaw” explores the familiar yet riveting tale of an infatuation that grows into romance—and of strangers becoming lovers,” Cirpriano points out. “Through the use of modern techniques, the lyrics and the music video let an old and universal story of love and romance unfold in a way that millennials can easily relate to.”
Cipriano further states that there is no better way to revitalize the state of OPM than to bring it closer to the new generation. And for him, “there’s no better talent for bringing this about than the unique sound that is Tony Labrusca.”
The industry should watch this rising star closely. “Tanging Ikaw” is just the start of bigger things for him.
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