March 16 - 31, 2019
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Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez performs live with OPM
legend Ogie Alcasid on May 11 at The Centre
Vancouver, BC - Asia’s
Songbird Regine Velasquez and
prolific singer-songwriter Ogie
Alcasid are celebrating their 9
years of marital bliss this year.
They are blessed with an 8-
year old son, Nathaniel or Nate.
Considered to be two of the most
successful showbiz couples in
the Philippines, Velasquez will be
performing in Vancouver BC with
Special Guest Alcasid in a highly
anticipated concert entitled,
“The Songbird Sings…” US &
Canada Tour on May 11 at The
Centre on 777 Homer Street,
Vancouver BC. Doors open at
5pm. Show starts at 6pm.
Regine Velasquez is touted to
be amongst the Philippines’ highly
acclaimed performers/recording
artists with an extraordinary
track record of album sales,
hit singles and sold-out shows.
Velasquez’s humble beginnings
have inspired a slew of today’s
popular young stars to never
give up on their dreams through
talent and perseverance. Now
in her late 40’s, walking away
from a remarkable career that
spanned for almost 3 decades is
not an option. On the contrary,
she feels that her short hiatus
has provided her to regroup
for self-reinvention. She has
now reached her stratosphere
and there’s no turning back.
Velasquez recognizes and credits
her loyal fans for their continuous
unconditional support. And part
of her giving back is via live
performances—something she
truly enjoys doing.
Alcasid, on the other hand,
initially came out as a singer
before discovering his flair for
songwriting. Born with natural
wit and sharp ear for melodies,
Alcasid has produced a good
number of hits, not only for
himself but for other singers
as well. He naturally dabbles
in both Filipino and English
lyrics. And has confessed in the
past that he would rather be
known as a songwriter than a
singer. Velasquez names Hulog
Ng Langit and Sa Piling Mo
as two of her favourite Alcasid
compositions. The former
was penned for the couple’s
son, Nate, while the latter was
inspired by Velasquez. She says
they complement each other as
artists. They both love music and
have the same sense of humour.
Their friendship is probably the
secret main ingredient not only
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of their chemistry, but their
overall professional success.
They are particularly looking
forward to performing live
together for their Filipino fans for
the very first time in Vancouver.
It is a kind of show that you
would not want to miss. Special
Local Artist Guest is Vancouver’s
Darling of Songs, Ms Janice
Lozano; and electrifying dance
performances by Freshh &
Freshh 2.0. The show is brought
to you as maiden offering by
MOMOeverywhere Prods Ltd,
in cooperation with Mylyne &
Associates. Co-presented by
Backstage Ventures, Pinoy Buzz
and Unit Blue Media Inc. Please
refer to poster and print ads
for tickets information. (email:
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com)