Regine Did It Once Again! 
Courtesy of The Journal Group 



With the fund-raising performance of Regine Velasquez for the abused children of Bantay Bata 163 last Friday, she proved na di mahalaga ang stage, gaano man ito kalawak, para makapagtanghal siya successfully. 

For the front steps of the National Museum, which served as the stage for her performance, looked overwhelming. But Regine, true to form, didn’t only feel totally at home; she fitted right into it.

Regine, definitely, was awesome as she rendered each number with gusto. At very appreciative ang kanyang audience, di na lang ‘yong nasa cordoned area, kung di maging ‘yong spectators na nasa labas. They clapped in glee everytime na nakatapos siya ng number.

Kahit pa ang mga damit na suot ni Regine suited her. Kahit pa ‘yong puting gown which she said ay parang mantel. Iba rin kung magdala ng damit si Regine. Ayos din ang bagong hairdo niya. Pinaikli ang kanyang buhok, kaya, nagmukha siyang bata. Di mo aakalaing she turned 30 noong April 22.

At alam ba ng marami na si Regine lang ang nagme-make up sa kanyang sarili. No wonder, she looks natural.

The concert, titled One Night with Regine Velasquez, boasts of several 'firsts’ for Regine. It’s her first big concert na ang ABS-CBN ang nag-produce. Likewise, it is her first many charity concerts to benefit ABS-CBN’s Bantay Bata. Ito rin ang first time ever na pinayagan ng National Museum (also a concert beneficiary) na gamitin bilang concert stage ang kanilang front steps. And to top it all, first ni Regine na mag-perform with the 85-piece San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and the 55-piece San Miguel Master Chorale.

Musical director si Ryan Cayabyab. Ang director naman ng show ay si Johnny Manahan.

Guest singers included Bituin Escalante, Carol Banawa, Roselle Nava, RJ Rosales and Ogie Alcasid.

Almost all of the top guns ng ABS-CBN ay present, tulad nina Gabby Lopez at Freddie Garcia.

Ayon kay Regine, lahat ng kanyang mga mahal sa buhay ay dumalo rin, kabilang na ang kanyang ina at ama, kapatid na si Cacai at asawa nitong si Raul Mitra. Namataan din namin sina Mikee Cojuangco at Pinky de Leon.

Regine assured Gina Lopez, head ng Bantay Bata 163, na nasa likuran siya nito dahil sa magandang proyekto nito para sa mga kabataang walang tahanan at maaasahan.

 

 

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