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Sa wakas, may Christmas song na si Sarah Geronimo!
Abante Tonite
by Alfie Lorenzo
18Oct05
DREAM
ni Sarah Geronimo ang magkaroon ng sariling Christmas song. Sabi nga
niya, bata pa lang siya ay nananaginip na siya na magkakaroon siya ng
sariling kanta na Pamasko.
"Sobrang nasiyahan po ako nung
malaman ko na magre-record ako ng Christmas song. Kasi po dream ko po
talaga na magkaroon ng Christmas song mula pa nu’ng bata ako.
"Natupad
na nga ang pangarap kong magkaroon ng sarili kong Christmas song. Higit
pa roon, alam kong makakatulong ako sa ibang nangangailangan, katulad
ng S.O.S. Children’s Village," say ni Sarah.
Ayon pa kay Sarah,
nag sisimula pa lang siyang kumanta, natutunan na agad niya ang awit na
Pasko Na Naman. Well, kahit na sino namang bata, alam ang kantang ito,
dahil ito ang kinakanta nila kapag nagka-caroling sila.
"Mahilig
din po akong mag-caroling noong bata ako. Ngayong 17 na ako, patuloy pa
rin akong kakanta para haranahin ang mga friends and fans ko.
"Totoo
po na ang Bango ng Pasko ay walang katumbas. Hindi ito kumukupas,
parang damit na palaging bago, walang mantsa at kayputi. Ito ang
simpleng mensahe ng pamaskong handog, ang pagmamahalan, pagsasama-sama
at pagbibigayan ng pamilya," sabi pa rin ni Sarah, na ang nagbanggit pa
ng ibang mga linya sa kanta niya.
Siyanga pala, ang Christmas
song ni Sarah na Ang Bango ng Pasko ay kinumisyon ng Surf bilang theme
song ng promo na pinamagatang Gift Love on Christmas, Isang Milyong
Pamaskong Handog ng Surf.
Gaya ng isinasaad ng promo slogan na
Namigay Ka Na Ng Regalo, Pwede Ka Pang Maging Milyonaryo! itong Surf
Christmas raffle promo ay naglalayong bigyan ng pagkakataon ang lahat
na makapagbahagi sa mga nangangailangan ngayong Pasko bukod pa sa
pagkakataong manalo ng isang milyong piso.
"Nangako na ang Surf ng isang milyong pisong donasyon sa S.O.S. Children’s Village.
"Bukod
dito, tatapatan pa ng Suft ng P10,000.00 na karagdagang donasyon ang
bawat 100,000 entries na makokolekta mula sa promo. Nangangahulugan ito
na ang bawat consumer na sasali sa Surf raffle promo ay makakatulong sa
mga kabataang nasa pangangalaga ng S.O.S Children’s Village nang walang
karagdagang gastos sa kanilang panig. Tanging ang kanilang entries
lamang ang kailangan. Kaya sa mas maraming entries ay mas malaki ang
maihahandog nating tulong sa S.O.S. Children’s Village," sabi ni
Darlene Chiong, ang Senior Brand Manager ng Surf.
Siyanga pala, si Mike Villegas ang composer ng Ang Bango ng Pasko at si Chi Datu naman ang sumulat ng lyrics.
Sa
December 17 ay gaganapin sa Paskong Pasiklab amusement park sa Philcoa,
QC ang Pasconcert sa Pasiklab na pangungunahan ni Sarah. Kung type
niyong dumalo, magdala lang ng Surf wrapper para makapasok ng libre.
"Nagpapasalamat
po ako sa Surf para sa pagkakataong ito na ibinigay sa akin.
Pagkakataon na ito para maka-inspire at makapagpasaya ako ng mga bata
sa darting na Christmas," say na lang ni Sarah. | | |
| Vol XXVIII NO. 213 Wednesday 19 October 2005
Filipino stars to stage gala show
Mark
Bautista's pursuit of fame was documented in an episode of the popular
show Maalaala Mo Kaya TICKETS are selling fast for the concert of
Filipino stars Sarah Geronimo and Mark Bautista.
More
than 3,000 fans are expected to watch Songs of Love (A Battle of the
Heart) concert on November 10 at Al Ahli Stadium, in Zinj.
Sarah and Mark are considered two of today's most popular singers and television stars in the Philippines.
Star for a Night (a contest similar to Pop Idol) first runner-up Mark Bautista's talent was not ignored.
His exposure in the competition caught Viva Records' attention who immediately signed up the young performer.
This venture has produced the young singer's first self-titled album and has become a fast seller.
His
version of the classic Filipino song Ngayon at Kailanman(Now and
Forever) rightfully earned Mark the title of the Young Balladeer of the
Year hands down.
In December last year, he was featured as the superhero Lastikman during the Metro Manila Film Festival in the Philippines.
Raised in Cagayan de Oro, Mark has dreamt of stardom since an early age.
He sought to enter every singing contest until he reached the grand final of Star for a Night.
His
pursuit of fame was documented in an episode of the popular show
Maalaala Mo Kaya, which was shown to viewers of ABS-CBN and The
Filipino Channel.
Critics and industry aficionados predict that child artist turned singer Sarah
Geronimo is to follow in the steps of other superstars such as Nora
Aunor, Sharon Cuneta and Asia's Song Bird Regine Velasquez.
In
just more than a year's time, Sarah has entered and won the top grand
prize of Star for a Night, has staged and appeared in sold-out concerts
all over the Philippines and the US, with a top selling album under her
belt, and has become a sought after product endorser for ad agencies.
Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Manila, Sarah's singing mentors were her parents.
She joined numerous singing contests as a young girl, where she learned to improve her singing style.
At
the age of four, she was cast as a member of the children's show, Pen
Pen de Sarapen, and has since appeared in several television shows.
Her
credits include a cameo appearance in the film Sarah, Ang Munting
Princesa and a number of live performances in concerts around Metro
Manila.
Mark and Sarah, who maintain a close friendship, starred together in a television serial - Sarah, The Teen Princess.
The
concert is a fundraising project by Word of Life International, with Al
Rahma Centre and the Philippines' children's charity Bantay Bata 163 as
its beneficiaries.
Sarah and Mark are to perform some of their
most popular hits at the Songs of Love concert, which is being
organised in co-operation with TFC and Cathay Pacific Airways.
Tickets
are priced BD20, BD15, BD10 and BD5 and are now available at the
following outlets: Bahay Kubo Restaurant, Kowloon, Shaflout, Feng Shui
Restaurant, Fast Food, Lutong Pinoy, Lolita's Bakery, Leny Boutique,
Chuckay, Sampaguita Restaurant, Swan Lake, Flamingo Restaurant, Kabayan
Restaurant, Tops Restaurant, X-Pat Restaurant, Chopsticks Restaurant
and Electronics World.
Gates open at 7pm and the show is set to begin at 8.30pm.
For ticket reservations, call 39229918, 39139964, 39191025 or Word of Life International at 17277107. | | |
| Sarah’s early Christmas gift
By Gabby Libarios
Manila Standard
18Oct05
In
the mad, mad world of show business, where every player is as
opportunistic as the next politician, very often do you encounter
individuals who put principle before expedience.
One such person is pop singing sensation Sarah Geronimo, a young girl with a big talent and a bigger heart.
Since
that golden moment at the Araneta Coliseum when Sarah was declared the
first ever winner of Star of the Night in 2002, manna from heaven has
been falling down on her in sheets, the most recent of which is her
highly successful, pack-to-the-rafters concert at the Big Dome last
Sept. 30.
So the teen princess, who now has her own show on
ABS-CBN called Little Big Star, strongly feels that it is just right to
give something back to society as a sign of her overflowing gratitude.
And Unilever Philippines has the right fit for her.
To
highlight detergent brand Surf’s ongoing raffle promo “Gift Love on
Christmas: Isang Milyong Pamaskong Handog ng Surf,” the corporation has
tapped Sarah to sing “Ang Bango ng Pasko.”
“I was really happy
and excited when I found out that I was going to record a Christmas
song,” says Sarah, whose dream is to have a Christmas song she can call
her own. “It has been my dream since I was a child.”
Composed
by Mike Villegas and written by Chit Datu, this Filipino Christmas song
is redolent of hope, love, and the general lighthearted feeling of the
holidays.
According to senior brand manager Darlene Chiong,
Sarah is the perfect choice for this new project. “There are lots of
singers that we thought of, but it was really Sarah Geronimo who stood
out from the rest. She was our choice from the beginning.”
Villegas,
the composer commissioned by Unilever for the song, feels the same
sentiment. “Young and vibrant, Sarah embodies the youthful spirit of
Christmas,” he says. “Christmas is the season of giving. Especially for
the less fortunate kids, the holidays bring warmth and hope for a
better life. If ever we forget what Christmas is about, all we need is
to take a look at the children around, especially those in need.”
Initially,
this venture was hatched as part of Unilever’s yearly gift-giving
activity for cause-oriented groups and other foundations. “We thought
of this project because we wanted to multiply our aid by thousands,”
says marketing manager Benjie Yap. “And we wanted our loyal customers
to part of the giving as well. The more entries they send, the more
donation goes to our beneficiary.” On top of this, an early Christmas
gift of P1M awaits the lucky winner of the raffle.
Surf’s
ongoing raffle promo is solely for the benefit of SOS Children’s
Village, an international child care agency, which has been providing
long-term residential-type child care program, including free
education, for less fortunate kids since 1967. At present, the
foundation houses 800 youth in seven children’s villages in the
country: Lipa, Tacloban, Calbayog, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Alabang.
Aside
from the P1M financial aid to SOS, Chiong notes, Surf has committed to
donating additional P10,000 for every P100,000 entries from the promo.
“The nice thing about the promo is each consumer has the chance to
contribute without shelling out any extra money. The entries are their
means to help,” continues Chiong.
The promo mechanics are
quite simple. “All that’s required is for entries to be accompanied by
wrappers of any Surf variant. Place these wrappers along with a piece
of paper, with your name, address, telephone, and signature in a white
legal-size envelope with the promo title,” Chiong explains. “Drop
entries in drop boxes at selected supermarkets, groceries, and public
markets nationwide. Entries may be also be sent to Unilever
Philippines, 1351 UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila until Dec. 3.”
Gift Love promotion culminates on Dec. 17 at the Paskong Pasiklab in Philcoa,
Quezon City, where Sarah, together with other special guests,
spearheads a free concert called Paskoncert sa Pasiklab. Announcement
of the P1M winner will also take place during the event.
“I
am really happy that they (Unilever) gave me this opportunity,” beams
Sarah. “For this rare chance, I can inspire and bring meaning to the
most wonderful and special event of the year.”
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=g...fe03_oct18_2005 | | |
| Sarah loves Guess
Malaya, Weekly - 17Oct05
Sarah
Geronimo has always been a lover of Guess. Her mom bought her a Guess
bag in her favorite color – pink – which she totes around in her shows,
TV guestings and other commitments. The top clothing brand brings out
the youthfulness in her, making Sarah even more appealing to fans who
copy her every move and even fashion style.
No wonder Guess
gladly sponsored Sarah’s sold-out first major concert at the Araneta
Coliseum recently. Sarah mounted the stage in a pair of Guess jeans
jazzed up with sequins by Rajo Laurel himself. She wore a white Guess
T-shirt for the rousing finale number.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct17/ente2.htm | | |
| TAKE FIVE
Christmas becomes Sarah First posted 09:32pm (Mla time) Oct 15, 2005 By Bayani San Diego Jr. Inquirer News Service  SARAH Geronimo: Kids look up to her Editor's Note: Published on page A2-1 of the October 16, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer CHRISTMAS STARTED EARLY FOR singing champion Sarah Geronimo. A
long-cherished wish was fulfilled recently when her first solo concert,
“The Other Side,” at the Araneta Coliseum turned out to be an SRO
event—despite malfunctioning air-conditioners. Another
dream-come-true is her hosting gig on ABS-CBN’s “Little Big Star,”
where she acts as big sister to the young contestants. After all, she
was just like them before she hit it big on “Star for a Night.” Sarah
pushes the wish-fulfillment streak via “Gift Love on Christmas: Isang
Milyong Pamaskong Handog ng Surf,” the jingle of which, “Ang Bango ng
Pasko,” she has recorded for the corporate sponsor, Unilever. The project is a unique raffle that allows consumers to win P1 million and the chance to contribute to SOS Children’s Village. Says
Howard D. Belton, Unilever chair and chief executive officer of
Unilever: “Christmas is for the young. But what about the poor kids who
don’t get any Christmas gifts?” chose Sarah to be the voice of its
Christmas campaign because she is a positive role model, says Benjie
Yap, marketing manager. “Kids look up to her.” Agrees Darlene Chiong, senior brand manager, “Aside from her youthful exuberance, her life story is inspiring.” What convinced you to sign on? I’ve
always dreamed of recording my own original Christmas song. I used to
sing Christmas songs with my father [Delfin]… and go caroling with
other neighborhood kids. Now, through this song, I also get to help
orphans. It’s a great feeling. I didn’t even have to do much. I just
sang. Christmas must be your favorite time of the year. Yes! It’s the season for sharing and loving. Have you met the kids at SOS? We
rehearsed the song a while back [for the project’s launch]. Some of
them had stage fright; I told them to just smile! I’d like to have more
bonding sessions with them. Do you identify with the young contestants on “Little Big Star?" I
see myself in the little things they do before the competition—like
covering their necks with hankies and avoiding cold drinks. Do you give them tips? I
remind them not to talk too much before a show and not to give their
all during rehearsals. Pag birit agad (if they hit the high notes right
away), their voice could get hoarse. How did you feel when you
were being pitted against Regine Velasquez [who hosted “Star for a
Night” and now hosts “Pinoy Pop Superstar”]? Some people said
Miss Reg was mad at me. [When] she guested in my Araneta concert, I
asked her about it. She said I shouldn’t listen to intrigues, and that
I shouldn’t worry because she herself was “deaf” to those. What was that first Araneta concert like? I
couldn’t sleep the night before. I didn’t expect such a big turnout. I
sang “Ang Bango ng Pasko” for the first time there. I like singing it
live because it’s not a birit song, and it has a beautiful message. At
least, that was one quiet moment in the concert. Funny thing was, the
air-conditioning had conked out. But after the Christmas song, it
suddenly came back on. “Ang Bango ng Pasko” will be part of my live
concert CD and will also be the carrier song of an all-star Christmas
compilation Unilever is doing with Viva Records. I’ll also sing it in
Surf’s “Paskoncert sa Pasiklab” in Philcoa on Dec. 17.http://news.inq7.net/entertainment/index.p...&story_id=53470
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