Through the years, Kapamilya stars have been making waves not only in the Philippines but also in the international realm via The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) programs, movies and events. Recently, as part of TFC’s continuous efforts to provide the platform for these homegrown celebrities to shine as well to link global Kapamilyas back home, the network, together with Star Magic provided another avenue to make that connection via the recently concluded “Tatak Star Magic in Australia” at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Stadium.
As a way for TFC to continuously bridge the distance and as Star Magic’s way of thanking Filipinos for their support throughout their 25 years of existence, they brought some of the biggest names in the Philippine industry to reach out and personally thank their fans in the Land Down Under.
Five of the biggest names in the Star Magic stable – Piolo Pascual, Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, Pokwang and Yeng Constantino – flew to Sydney for “Tatak Star Magic in Australia.”
“We at TFC want Kapamilyas all over to world not only to see their favorite stars in their TV screens or mobile gadgets. We also want them to have that opportunity to see them live or even interact with them in a way that lets them experience the Kapamilya spirit and love,” said Ailene Averion, ABS-CBN Asia Pacific managing director.
Bringing in the one of the loudest cheers during the event were the performances of Soberano and Gil more popularly known as LizQuen. They performed covers such as “Closer” by Chainsmokers and Juris Fernandez’s version of “Your Love.” The thrills grew higher as they performed the theme song of their recently concluded series “Dolce Amore.”
Soberano and Gil’s individual dance performances managed to bring the crowd to their feet as well. The Kapamilya actress donned in her black latex pants and backless top get-up surprised everyone with her song and dance number of the hit single “Don’t Let Me Down” by Chainsmokers. Meantime, Dance Royalty Gil showed some smooth dance moves to the tune of “Juju on the Beat” by international rappers Zay Hilfigerrr and Zayion McCall.
Meantime, comedienne Pokwang showcased her singing prowess with a medley of iconic Filipino band Aegis’ hit singles “Luha,” “Basang Basa sa Ulan” and “Halik” Pokwang’s surprise didn’t end there as she gave away one of her gowns to a fan during the show.
One of the most-talked about segments in the concert was Pokwang’s hilarious comment on Soberano’s look at the 10th Star Magic Ball where she was named Best Dressed Female. Her comment came in after a photo of the comedienne-actress donning a similar hairstyle as Soberano was sporting during the ball, was flashed onscreen, much to the amusement of the audience.
Soberano explained herself: “Totoo, hindi ko nakita ang picture na ‘yon, kaya hindi kita ginaya.” However, Pokwang was insistent and Soberano retorted: “Hindi, hindi. Ako talaga ang peg mo. Aminin mo ‘yan!,” which elicited laughter from the crowd.
Rockoustic Superstar Constantino also indulged the crowd in her original hits namely “Ikaw,” “Hawak Kamay,” and “Chinito. Her duet with the Ultimate Heartrob Pascual was also well-applauded as they performed the song “Paano Ba Magmahal?” The song was composed by Constantino for Pascual’s blockbuster film “The Breakup Playlist” with Sarah Geronimo.
Pascual also made the audience swoon with his solo performance of the songs “With a Smile” by Eraserheads, “Starting Over Again” by Natalie Cole, which was remade in his film with the same title with Toni Gonzaga, and “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol.
The five Kapamilya artists capped the night with the iconic Filipino Christmas song “Kumukuti-kutitap,” which made every Filipino at the venue feel the Christmas vibe.
Aside from the much-awaited entertainment, about 600 people from the audience were lucky enough to have a photo opportunity with the Kapamilya stars while some were able to take home prizes from the event partners.
Catch the shows of your favorite Star Magic artists via TFC, TFC.tv and TFC IPTV. For show and star updates, visit facebook.com/TFCAustralia. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas by following @KapamilyaTFC on Instagram and Twitter.
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Kauna-unahang pagtatanghal ng ika-25 taon ng Star Magic, tumatak sa mga Filipino sa Australia Mga Filipino sa Australia babauinin ang hindi malilimutang karanasan kasama ang mga paboritong sina Piolo Pascual, Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, Pokwang at Yeng Constantino
Sa loob ng higit sa dalawang dekada, namamayagpag ang mga Kapamilya stars hindi lamang dito sa Pilipinas pero maging sa iba’t ibang bansa, dahil na rin sa nakikita ang kanilang mga programa sa The Filipino Channel (TFC); mga pelikula via TFC@theMovies at events na natutunghayan nila sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo.
Kaya naman bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagtutulay ng mga Filipino na nasa ibang bansa sa kanilang bansang kinalakihan, at pasasalamat na rin ng Star Magic sa suportang ibinibgay sa kanila ng mga global Kapamilya ay inilunsad ang “Tatak Star Magic in Australia” na ginanap sa Sydney Olympic Part Sports Stadium.
Kabilang sa mga maningning na artistang nagtungo sa Sydney para sa “Tatak Star Magic in Australia” ay sina Piolo Pascual, Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, Pokwang at Yeng Constantino.
Ayon kay ABS-CBN Asia Pacific Managing Director Ailene Averion, “We at TFC want the Kapamilyas all over to world not only to see their favorite stars on their television screens or mobile gadgets. We also want them to have that opportunity to see them live or even interact with them in a way that lets them experience the Kapamilya spirit and love.”
Isa sa umani ng pinakamalakas na hiyawan ay ang performances nina Soberano at Gil, na mas kilala bilang “LizQuen.” Kanilang kinanta ang original hit ng Chainsmokers na “Closer,” habang mas lumakas naman ang hiyawan nang kantahin nila ang version ni Juris Fernandez ng “Your Love” na theme song ng katatapos lamang nilang teleserye na “Dolce Amore.”
Nakisayaw at nakikanta rin ang mga manonood sa solo performances nina Soberano at Gil. Ginulat ni Soberano ang lahat hindi lang sa kanyang song and dance number ng hit song na “Don’t Let Me Down” ng Chainsmokers, pati na rin sa kaniyang outfit na latex black pants at backless top. Habang nagpasiklab naman si Gil ng kaniyang mga dance moves sa kantang “Juju on the Beat” na single ng international rappers na sina Zay Hilfiggerrr at Zayion McCall.
Samantala, ipinakita naman ni Pokwang ang kaniyang talento sa pagkanta nang awitin niya ang medley ng mga hit songs na “Luha,” “Basang Basa sa Ulan” at “Halik” na pinasikat ng iconic Filipino band na Aegis. Pero hindi pa roon natapos ang sorpresa ng komedyana, dahil ibinigay niya pa ang kaniyang gown sa isang fan na naroon sa concert.
Naging usap-usapan din ang pabirong komento ni Pokwang sa naging look ni Soberano sa katatapos lamang na 10th Star Magic Ball kung saan siya hinirang na “Best Dressed Female.” Ito’y matapos ipakita sa screen ang larawan ng komedyana na mayroong kaparehong hairstyle ni Soberano noong Star Magic Ball.
Paliwanag ni Liza, “Totoo, hindi ko nakita ang picture na ‘yon, kaya hindi kita ginaya.” Pero giit ni Pokwang: “Hindi, hindi. Ako talaga ang peg mo. Aminin mo ‘yan!,” na umani ng tawanan sa mga manonood.
Si Rockoustic Superstar naman na si Constantino ay umawit ng ilang patok na hits niya sa mga Kapamilya sa Australia tulad ng “Ikaw,” “Hawak Kamay” at Chinito.” Marami rin ang bumilib sa duet nila ng Ultimate Heartthrob na si Pascual sa kantang “Paano Ba Magmahal?” Ang kantang ito ay isinulat ni Constantino para sa pelikula ni Pascual na “The Breakup Playlist” kasama si Sarah Geronimo.
Kinilig naman ang marami sa mga manonood sa pag-awit ni Pascual ng mga hit single na “With a Smile” ng Eraserheads, “Be My Lady” ni Martin Nievera at “Chasing Cars” ng Show Patrol.
Nagtapos ang concert sa pag-awit ng limang Kapamilya artist ng iconic Filipino Christmas song na “Kumukuti-kutitap,” na nagparamdam sa lahat sa nalalapit na Kapaskuhan.
Bukod sa naging pagtatanghal ng mga artista, mayroong 600 na manonood na masusuwerteng napili para magkaroon ng photo opportunity kasama ang mga Kapamilya artists, habang ang iba naman ay nag-uwi ng mga papremiyo mula sa event partners.
Panoorin ang mga programa ng inyong paboritong Star Magic artists sa TFC, TFC.tv at TFC IPTV. Para sa iba pang updates sa inyong paboritong artista at palabas, bisitahin ang facebook.com/TFCAustralia. Maki-connect sa kapwa global Kapamilyas, i-follow ang @KapamilyaTFC sa Instagram at Twitter.
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Reference:
Joyce Jimenez
ABS-CBN Global Corporate Affairs and PR
global_corporate_affairs@abs-cbn.com (EMAIL)
415-2272 (LANDLINE)
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Reference:
Joyce Jimenez
ABS-CBN Global Corporate Affairs and PR
global_corporate_affairs@abs-cbn.com (EMAIL)
632 415-2272 (LANDLINE)
