Regine Velasquez
GMA Network brightens up Saturday nights with Full House Tonight
Beginning February 18, Saturday nights are bound to get outrageously and hilariously better as GMA Network launches its newest comedy-musical show, Full House Tonight, top billed by no other than Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.
Regine said she is ecstatic to be hosting a comedy-musical show, but more so on performing and singing on the small screen again.
“I’m of course very excited and very thankful that GMA has given me this kind of show kasi medyo na miss ko na yung variety show. At least dito kumakanta ako ulit, hindi lang yun, nagco-comedy rin, tsaka binibigyan din naman ako ng freedom to choose the songs,” the multi-awarded artist happily shared.
This spectacle features a twist on the usual comedy show with on stage musical performances from various guests, riotous stand-up comedy, improvisation (improv), parodies, and sketches inside and outside the studio that will surely give its Kapuso viewers a different kind of entertainment experience.
“It’s actually harder to make people laugh than to make them cry, so medyo may kaba kaming lahat pero it’s mostly exciting for all of us,” Regine adds. “But I’m sure the viewers will love it and have fun watching every episode.”
Adding flavour to the program are Kapuso stars Solenn Heussaff and teen idols Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix, together with versatile artist Joross Gamboa. Comedians Philip Lazaro, Kim Idol, Terry Gian, Sarah Brakensiek, Tammy Brown, and Nar Cabico will also spice up the show with their comical flairs.
Under the direction of Louie Ignacio, cap off every Saturday night with quality music, comedy, and all-around entertainment with Full House Tonight beginning February 18 after Magpakailanman only on GMA.
Get the latest updates about Full House Tonight from the official website of GMA Networkwww.gmanetwork.com and the official Facebook page www.facebook.com/GMANetwork. (30)
Netizens raring to see Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in concert
Fans of Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid from around the world have been abuzz over her upcoming show Timeless: The USA Concert Tour 2016 this May.
As the Kapuso star readies herself for a series of back-to-back concerts in Chicago, New Jersey, San Diego and Pasadena, her kababayan in the US have already been lining up to get tickets for the much-awaited show.
Regine’s Instagram account (@reginevalcasid) is full of well-wishes and excitement from her followers who are anticipating a truly entertaining performance from one of the Philippines’ greatest voices.
“We can’t wat to see you in concert again,” says Instagram user @kimbtan21. Meanwhile, @jennyalvis shared her joy over getting her tickets, saying, “Got mine already!!! Whoo! See you very very soon!”
The concert tour will first be staged in Chicago at the Copernicus Center on May 13, followed by the New Jersey leg at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on May 14.
In San Diego, the show will be held at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center on May 21. Her final show will be in Pasadena at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on May 22.
Timeless: The USA Concert Tour 2016 is produced by Starmedia Entertainment, with exclusive media sponsors GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International. (30)
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Regine Velasquez brings ‘Timeless’ concert to the US
It seems like Regine Velasquez-Alcasid has no plans of slowing down this year.
After her successful primetime TV comeback via GMA-7’s “Poor Señorita,” the Asia’s Songbird is now gearing up for a series of shows in the US this May.
Dubbed “Timeless: The USA Concert Tour 2016” and sponsored by GMA International, Regine’s US tour will include major cities such as Chicago, Illinois on May 13; Englewood, New Jersey on May 14; San Diego, California on May 21; and Pasadena, California on May 22.
Fans of the Kapuso singer-actress will definitely have an unforgettable time as Regine takes on her classic hits that are sure to make her Filipino audience feel closer to home.
For more details, visit the website of GMA Pinoy TV atwww.gmanetwork.com/international. (30)
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid renews her exclusive contract with GMA Network
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid remains a loyal Kapuso as she signed today (January 4) another two-year exclusive contract with GMA Network, Inc.
Present in the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Entertainment TV's Senior Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA Consultant for Business Development Department II Marivin T. Arayata, GMA Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie Acuña-Magno, GMA Vice President for Corporate Communications Angela Javier-Cruz, GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMA Assistant Vice President for Drama Productions Cheryl Ching-Sy, GMA Assistant Vice President for Talk, Variety, Musical and Specials Darling de Jesus, Program Managers for ETV Ruth Mariñas and Mae Zambrano and Regine's manager Cacai Mitra.
During the contract signing attended by the network’s top executives, Regine said she is very happy to renew her contract with GMA 7 which has been her home network for almost two decades, "I am happy na dito pa rin ako sa GMA. I’ve been working with the network for almost 20 years. I know practically all the people, the bosses…I’m very grateful na hindi nila ako masyadong pine-pressure. They’ve been very good to me. For four years, I was given time to be with my son. I was given a very relaxed schedule which I really, really appreciate. Ngayong taon pa lang ako ulit magfu-full blast na magtatrabaho. I’m also excited to go back to work.”
“What I like about working with GMA is they let my creativity come out. And as an artist being in the business for a long time, minsan mahirap na sina-shut off ka. Sila, they give me the opportunity to be involved, to be heard kung maganda naman ang suggestion, they make sure it is incorporated. In all the projects that I’ve done in GMA, I’ve always been involved,” adds Regine.
Atty. Gozon has nothing but praises for Regine and he is very grateful with Regine’s renewal of contract, "We are also loyal to her. We are glad that she chose us.”
Rasonable said they are very pleased that Regine continues to affirm her loyalty to GMA as the network has already lined up two new shows for her this year, “As Atty. Gozon also said, we have been loyal to her and its very gratifying na nasusuklian ‘yon kasi she remains to be loyal to GMA and to us. For this year, she has her calendar full. She will continue with Sarap Diva. We are giving her a soap, we are already talking with her. And there’s another one, a once a week show. You’ll see her singing and making people laugh. So, we are excited about that.” (30)
GMA Network launches newest reality talent search Bet ng Bayan
Last October 5, 2014 (Sunday), the search for the Performing Artist Extraordinaire began via GMA Network’s newest reality talent search Bet ng Bayan. Hosted by no less than the Asia’s Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Kapuso Prime leading man Alden Richards, Bet ng Bayan showcases exceptional Filipino talents—dancing, singing, and extraordinary performances.
Regine Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), is a Filipina recording artist and actress, and is widely known for possessing an extensive vocal range. She was hailed by thePhilippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) as the Philippines' Best-Selling Artist of All Time, with more than 7 million albums sold in the Philippines and 1.5 million albums in Asia.
Velasquez won the Grand Prize at the 1989 Asia Pacific Singing Contest in Hong Kong. In 1994, Polygram Records produced her first Asia-released album, Listen Without Prejudice. It is considered as Velasquez' most successful album to date, selling more than 700,000 copies in Asia. The album has sold over 100,000 units in the Philippines, 300,000 units in China and 20,000 in Thailand.
In 2000, Velasquez' music video "In Love With You", a duet with Jacky Cheung, landed the #1 spot in MTV Asia's Top 20 Asian Videos. On the eve of the new millennium, as part of BBC's Millennium Special 2000 Today, Velasquez, together with some 2,000 Filipino youths, sang the Philippine millennium theme, "Written in the Sand". This was broadcast by BBC to 67 countries reaching to almost a billion people.
At the age of 21, Velasquez is the first Asian artist to stage a solo concert at the Carnegie Hall in New York, as part of Carnegie Hall's centennial-year concert series. In 2002, she is the first Filipino to win in the MTV Asia Awards held in Singapore as Favorite Artist. The following year, she won the same award at the 2003 MTV Asia Awards. On 2003, she is the first Filipino artist to have a CNN Talk Asia special interview with Lorraine Hahn. On 2012, Velasquez is the first Filipino artist to have a solo concert at the Mall of Asia Arena.
She has performed and collaborated with other international artists such as Paul Anka, David Hasselhoff, 98 Degrees, Alicia Keys, Brian McKnight, Mandy Moore,Ronan Keating, Stephen Bishop, Jim Brickman, Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne,Dave Koz, Jacky Cheung, Grasshopper, Coco Lee, Michel Legrand, David Pomeranz,Eduardo Capetillo, Fernando Carrillo, David Archuleta, Russell Watson and Singaporean vocal band Skritch.
She performed in international events such as MTV Asia Awards (in Singapore), UNICEFBenefit Concert (in China), Perfect 10 Music Awards (in Singapore), Asia Live Dream Concert (in Japan), SEA Games, Asian Music Scene, Miss Universe Preliminaries (in the Philippines), Lunar New Year Parade and Festival (in the U.S), Asian TV Awards (in Singapore) & Mosaic International Music Festival (in Singapore).
She has also embarked on several television and film projects, receiving a Best Actress award for her portrayal of a mentally challenged woman in a Maalaala Mo Kaya episode entitled "Lobo", and another Best Actress award for her film Of All the Things. Her movie Pangako Ikaw Lang earned her Box-Office Queen title.