Here is Freddie Aguilar screaming on national TV… c’mon!

HERE’S THE DIRECT TRANSLATION OF MR. AGUILAR’S WORDS

With Arnel, I did not involve him… Gary’s name was only mentioned, Regine also was called by that remark by Mariah, but actually I was only asked about Charice.

I didn’t mention the word monkey I said that is why we Filipinos are called monkey its because we are imitators. I’ll ask all Filipino singers why are you singing mostly foreign songs? That is my question, not what you are asking me why I am calling you a monkey, you asked to be called a monkey because all of you are imitators!

SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

While I’m trying to understand where he’s coming from, I came up with this. I believe he’s got a different point of view, maybe because he’s from a different generation. We should try to understand him. Even though his words are unsolicited. RESPECT SHOULD BE TWO WAY. So, respect Charice and Gary and all Filipino singers and the songs they choose to sing and you’ll receive respect back.

I just cannot believe that this is Demi Moore when she was young! I don’t see any traces of her in this kid… sorry!

Another great performance from these two great singers from the Philippines, JayR and Kyla. With voices so nice and flawless heartfelt renditions from them, I got nothing to say but.. wow! clap! clap!

Mr. Freddie Aguilar? He’s a singer who became popular during the 80′s not only in the Philippines but also in most parts of the world, thanks to his popular song “Anak”. Either my dad or my mom mentioned to me a long time ago, that when I was a new born, that song was pretty popular and that my dad loved that song and sang that song to me. So, me being my sentimental self, have a soft spot for the singer he is, Mr. Freddie Aguilar.

BUT!

Recently, after a long time of being behind the entertainment/music scene in the Philippines, he came to light again. What did he do? Criticize Charice Pempengco (who is she? please see previous post) and Arnel Pineda, the new lead singer of the band Journey who popularized the hit song “Open Arms” with the lines “so now i’ve come to you, with open arms” now you remember?

They are some of the few pride of Filipinos abroad. With all the negative news about the Philippines about corruption, Abu Sayyaf et al, for a change, when they introduce them that they are from the Philippines, it’s a good thing, it makes you proud not kind of embarrased. They are our pride.

Everyone Charice meets abroad, from the 15 time Grammy Award winner producer-song writer Mr. David Foster to popular singers like Josh Groban, has nothing but praises for her talent and kindness. I believe what they say about us Filipinos, that we are more critical with our own, we are harder to impress, crab mentality is it? Evidently, this is the case with Freddie Aguilar. He criticized as to why did Charice chose to sing Celine Dion’s song in Oprah, why not a Tagalog song? First thing, according to Charice in an interview, the staff of the show chose the song she sang, as part of the concept of the episode of “Dream Come True” they made her meet her idol Celine Dion and invited her to sing with her in her concert in Madison Square Garden. Second, why will she sing a Tagalog song? They will not understand a word she will be singing! It’s in America, to remind you. It will be useless.

Please, let us just be supportive of our fellow Filipinos who are doing very well in their careers abroad. You had your chance then, Mr. Aguilar. Being patriotic is a good thing believe me I truly believe that but it doesn’t apply to every situation we are in. What you said is just not in good taste. Especially when you reminisce and compared your past.

One more thing, is when we are going to say a not-so-good-thing about other people, it’s better to just keep mum about it. Keep the mouth shut. Comments like this hurts them and makes the confidence of the criticized persons involved low. Things or issues like this is what we do not need.

Think twice before we let words come out of our mouths. Words we say reflect our personalities. I am sorry but the nice impression I had for you Mr. Aguilar while growing up has been ruined. As a man who’s got decades of lifetime experiences, you should have known better. What could be worst is if you do not realize your fault.

We should be generous in giving praises and a good pat in the shoulder for the one’s who deserve it. While it is ok to criticize, but approriately. It’s always nice to be tactful.

OK, CRITICIZE ME TOO! I’LL BE WAITING!

Bite me!

(With Celine Dion in Madison Square Garden)

She used to join a local TV singing talent search but did not win. She used to beg for shows. Now she is making it big. Just who is she?

She is a 17 year old singer who has the voice of an angel. She is one of the VERY few singers who can give me goosebumps with their performance. For me, goosebumps means very good. She has joined singing contest since she was of very young age but rarely win. Partly because Filipinos like meztisa beauty which she does not have. She has gone through difficulty in her life but that did not stop her until she makes it and now she has made it.

With just pure talent, she reached a different level. With her family, especially her mom as her inspiration she went on to continue.

The said singer became popular in some countries in Asia after someone with the username of FalseVoice uploaded a video of her in YouTube singing in a guesting abroad and some staff of Ellen DeGeneres, an American TV host, got in awe after seeing her perform, showed the video to Ellen then Ellen invited her for a guesting in her show, where she received a number of standing ovation from the audience in her performance. After that, Ms. Oprah Winfrey (who does not know Ms. O?) invited her to her show Oprah where she made everybody watch in disbelief what a great angelic voice she have. That started “it” for her. She was introduced to Celine Dion who is her idol as she grew up singing her songs and Mr. David Foster to guide her and her career as they truly believe in her talent.

Since then, she has been invited to perform with the biggest names in the music industry in the world from Andrea Bocelli to the memorable duet with Celine Dion.

However, when you are doing good, people will try to bring you down. As an evidence of her success, she is now being hit with some unpleasant issues. Worst one is from Mr. Freddie Aguilar.

To calm him down and make your fellow Filipinos proud, maybe next time, if given the opportunity to be in Oprah again, I believe it will be nice to sing an english song written by Filipinos. Like a Martin Nievera song, Gary V or even Regine Velasquez’s song. They have great english songs that can showcase the Filipinos talent for song writing in a language they will understand. Just a suggestion, up to you and the people behind you to decide.

Nothing else to say but keep your head up high Charice. Keep your feet on the ground. Keep it simple, continue being simple and people of the world will continue to love and support you.

Soar high and don’t forget where you came from when you already make it real big. We are so proud of you.

So watch it, and listen real good! What a voice! Great duet performance from the two. Favorite part is 1:46.. I watched it again just now and again, GOOSEBUMPS! Enjoy!

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If you live in the Philippines, then you don’t have any choice but to hear these showbiz news. One I keep on hearing is about actress beauty-queen Ruffa Gutierrez and actor John Lloyd Cruz. What is “it” about? That they have a romantic relationship. That they are more than friends.

What’s the big deal? They are both old enough to decide for themselves. The actor is single, the actress is almost free from her marriage to the turkish businessman. So nothing’s wrong! So why deny it? Why make the people seem like stupid to not get the idea and believe the lies they made up. People are not stupid Ruffa and John Lloyd. You guys are just making yourselves look like a fool while you are saying reasons nobody is buying.

If there’s one reason they are hiding it, it could be because of the actor’s “love teams” with different actresses. Still the fans are not that stupid to not be able to differentiate what’s real and what’s not, what’s work and what’s personal.

Still, they say a picture says a thousand words that makes up a true story. So decide for yourself, totoo ba or hindi. May relationship ba or wala?

You decide.

I’ve found this new Evian water commercial in youtube and there’s
something about it… is it cute? hmmm… great effort for the guys behind this but this made me look at babies a little differently… This could be possible in the future! What you guys think?

Like most people, I know Michael Jackson is a great performer as watching his videos when I was young gave me goosebumps. Though I have to admit that during my teen years, he was known more of a weirdo because of his looks and what he does. Now that he has died, the good words are pouring in. Me being me, do not just believe everything I hear. But this video, changed my idea of who he was as a person.

These kids are just the most charming kids I’ve ever seen! So young and yet composed but still the cutest! I could only say that for these kids to be like this, it means they are being raised by great parents or in this case a great parent.

I’ve also seen like most people now, Paris Katherine’s message in the memorial. It just broke my heart. Her tears are just the purest, you can feel her pain. In this time of pain, the kids are still very well composed evidence of good upbringing by their father, Michael Jackson.

Got too much time on my sleeve, better put them to good use! so world get ready for some bits of my mind here. . . honesty at its purest!