It’s going to be a star-studded pre-Valentine’s Day celebration at ABS-CBN Vertis Tent.
Prince of RnB Kris Lawrence, penultimate pop diva Kuh Ledesma, along with their special guests, drama actor Gabby Concepcion and Kuh’s daughter Isabella Gonzalez, will create the perfect musical backdrop for a romantic evening of love songs, nostalgic pop hits and other timeless classics in their concert special dubbed Love Matters at the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent on Feb. 13.
Fresh from the critical success of last year’s jam-packed Soul Brothers concert at Kia Theater, Kris was recently feted at the recently-concluded 3rd Wish Music Awards, bagging the Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle award for garnering 10 million plus YouTube views for his “Versace On The Floor” music video.
“We’re spreading love and good vibes,” Kris shares. “And it will be such a great honor performing with one of our most-respected pop icons, along with one of our matinee idols and drama actors.”
Kuh, on the other hand, exclaims, “Concerts and shows keep me busy like this Valentine’s. I’m very excited to do this show with Gabby
Concepcion. I had the chance last year to spend the holidays with him and his family and some of my closest friends Fe delos Reyes, Cecile Azarcon, and Odette Quesada. I’m excited too to perform with the very talented Kris Lawrence, and of course, it’s always a delight to perform with my daughter Isabella. I’ll be doing a big birthday concert on March 16 and, hopefully, a new teleseryetowards the second half of the year. I’m now active on social media, ha ha ha, quite a late bloomer in this field. We are developing Hacienda Isabella more. I am working on doing another establishment near Hacienda, which I will call ‘The KuhL Place.’ It will have my works of art, sculptures in a garden and a museum of what I’ve done since I’ve started my career. There are other projects that are still on the drawing board and other activities planned for the year, which I will talk about soon when I’m ready.”
Meanwhile, the ever-popular ‘80s matinee idol Gabby Concepcion will reacquaint millennials with his brand of timeless classics, which he reprised in his second album, Unforgettable. Not known to his legion of fans, he honed his singing skills under the tutelage of former OPM singer Jam Moralesduring his long tenure in the U.S.
Not to be outdone, Kuh’s unica hijaIsabella says, “I’ve been working on getting back in better health actually, working on changing my lifestyle and holistic health so that I may be spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally healthy–back on track to launch into my second album project and get back into painting. I’ve also been fixing my #SpillZone Art studio at Hacienda Isabella and resting my voice so that I can record. Your Love, my second album project is in pre-production now, and updates can be found on my official page on facebook.com/iLikeIsabella.”
Whether doing their original solo spots or grooving in unison, these certified concert livewires will surely bring the house down as they merge hearts and souls for Valentine’s Day.
This special pre-Valentine’s day offering kicks off Vertis North’s bevy of special attractions for 2018 as it brings new energy to Quezon City as its up-and-coming central business and lifestyle district.
Love Matters is a production of ALV Events International in partnership with ABS-CBN Vertis Tent.
For ticket inquiries, call Ticketworld (891-9999), or the Ayala Malls concierge areas at TriNoma (901-5700), U.P. Town Center (621-3275) or Vertis North (718-5000 local 6366).
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Model Sig Aldeen, also an actor of British and Filipino blood, hosts To A T FOXLife every Sunday, 9:30 to 10 in the morning.
Each well-crafted TO A T takes audiences to the edge of their seats – as well as to the world’s top travel destinations – with its trademark “vivacious & adventurous” flavor combo.
Produced by TV8 Media Productions, To A T the latest addition to the production outfit’s roster of original programs that include Health Matters (ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel) and Business Matters (Bloomberg), among many others.
Sig Aldeen was featured in Destiny Rose (GMA 7) and Swak na Swak (ABS-CBN).
To A T is expected to be the versatile redefinition of today’s modern travel itinerary.
Especially formatted to reinvigorate the global traveler’s wanderlust, it infuses each episode with fresh, trademark “in-the-moment” fast-paced cinematic style and nuanced narrative set in chic, contemporary tones.
Apart from dishing out entertaining, insightful, and informative content, the show also provides practical tips and tricks to keep audiences in the know with the latest in health, beauty, and fashion trends.
The show showcases drool-worthy fashion trends and tech gears and gadgets; the latest in thrill-filled escapades and culturally colorful adventures, and the hippest hangouts set against backdrops that come alive with images from the most vivid and fast-paced of urban landscapes to the most soothing delights of picturesque rural vistas.
To A T is the perfect fit for practically everybody who loves top travel destinations and trendy lifestyle tips!
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Freestyle starts 2018 immediately on a high note, as the band comes out with its new single, “Kahapon,” digitally released by Warner Music Philippines. The song showcases the searing vocals of Ava Santos, the group’s sole female vocalist.
Written by Rommel de la Cruz, the band’s bassist, “Kahapon” is a romantic ballad expected to duplicate Freestyle’s unforgettable hits such as “Before I Let You Go,” “So Slow,” “This Time” and “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang.” “Kahapon” is now available on Spotify.
Listen to “Kahapon” as Freestyle marks the Love Month with a back-to-back concert with Side A Band on Feb. 14 at Dagupan Stadia in Pangasinan. On Feb. 16, Freestyle will perform at New Waves Bar and Grill in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija.
On Feb. 24, the group will be part of a grand music event, Rakrakan Festival, at the Aseana Concert Grounds in Paranaque City.
Freestyle is under 1Entertainment Inc. with the current line-up of members Joshua Desiderioand Mike Luison vocals and keyboards, Rommel de la Cruz on bass guitar, Ava Santos on vocals, Gerd Banzonon drums and Tat Suzaraon lead guitars/back-up vocals.
The band regularly performs at 19 East on all Tuesdays of February, 12 Monkeys on Feb. 7, Historia Boutique Bar and Restaurant on Feb.9 and Vertis North Ayala Mall on Feb.10.
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