May 03, 2008 04:12 PM Saturday

Gary, nag-guest sa longest-running TV show sa Canada

By: Nitz Miralles

Basta

As expected, successful ang concert series ni Gary Valenciano sa Canada. Binigyan siya ng maraming standing ovation sa Toronto, Halifax at Montreal.
   
Pati ang mga anak na sina Paolo at Gab, klik din sa audience at gustung-gusto ang Beatles medley nina Gary at Paolo.
   
Nag-guest si Gary sa 100 Huntley Street, ang longest-running TV show sa Canada (30 years), pero sa Toronto ang studio.
   
Na-impress daw ang president ng network na si Ron Mayne at ang wife nitong si Ann na nanood sa concert ni Gary sa Sony Center at nakipag-lunch ito kina Gary at Angeli kinabukasan.
   
Pagbalik ni Gary, ang series of concerts niya this May sa Music Museum ang paghahandaan at ang major concert sa Araneta Coliseum

People's Tonight

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-05-03&sec=3&aid=58223

Enriching experience with Gary V

Gary V-Martin ‘face-off’ concert soon



Kaye Villagomez

It will take one major concert before their legions of fans could finally figure out if there’s ever a professional rivalry between Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera.

The bad news is that it’s not going to happen this year. "Hopefully, that concert happens next year because this year both Marin and mine’s schedules are full already," Gary announced during the media conference for his new Music Museum concert series "His Love" on May 22, 23, 29, and 30.

Gary made the announcement himself when the entertainment press informed him that Martin has been revealing bits and pieces of their plan to have a major concert together.

"I’m glad that he talks about our plans because that means he is as excited as I am about that but we have a lot of ideas for that show. You can just imagine how Martin and I can do everything in a two-hour show. Maybe we need to make it four [hours]; but for a teaser, Martin will be guesting in my show on June 13 at Stockton, California and maybe we can talk about the back to back concert we’ve been planning while on that trip," explained Gary.

When the concert happens, Gary cleared there would not be any problems as far as Gary-Martin billing is concerned. "That has never been a problem for me; it’s never an issue."

In the meantime, Gary reflected on the past 25 years he has spent in the business and the chance to give thanks to the Lord via "His Love," a show he promised to be more fun, upbeat yet rightfully recognizing how God made things possible for Mr. Pure Energy.

Co-themed with Gary ’s latest CD "Rebirth," "His Love," he noted, will still be about hope, dreams, and gratitude. "It’s about giving rebirth to dreams thought to be burried and ambitions thought useless," he said at Gerry’s Grill in Q.C. Tuesday afternoon.

Asked at what points in a montage of Gary’s 25 years would slow motions move inside his head should he reminisce about the pivotal moments of his career, he said, "It’s hard to enumerate all the highlights of my 25 years in the business but I think all the major concerts will be there like "Major Impact," "Radical" and all those other shows which images I always replay in my mind. Writing ‘Sana Maulit Muli’ with my wife Angeli would be there. Then there’s winning "Album of the Year" from AWIT."

Gary looked back: "There’s that part when I was starting in showbiz because as may have remembered Angeli was already pregnant before we got married and it was a crucial decision for me to go on with show business at the time. So before I had a press conference for a concert that time, I decided to tell people about Angeli being pregnant and that I’m the father."

He then asked for sign, "I thought if the concert becomes a success after I’ve told people about the state of my personal life during that time, then I’m meant to do this [performing and music]."

"His Love" will serve as a jumpstart to Gary ’s silver anniversary year. "I will still have a major anniversary concert later this year in November at the Araneta Coliseum," he informed the media. Guesting in "His Love" are Gary ’s two talented sons Gabriel and Paolo Valenciano with the possibility of performing with daughter Keana and even wife Angeli.

At the press conference, he was also asked if Angeli would perform with Gary for the first time. To this, the music icon replied, "Well, now that you’re suggesting it, Angeli and I would have to talk about that."

After "His Love," Gary will leave for the second leg of his US tour happening on the following dates: June 7 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, June 13 at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, California, and June 15 at the Comcast Arena in Everette, Seattle, Washington. Aside from Martin Nievera, Gary will also have Mico Aytona and Jason and Joshua Zamora of the Maneuvers as guests.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/05/15/ENTR20080515124610.html

There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. – Gabriel Valenciano’

 Gary, a tough act to follow

WE were at the old Tavern on the Square in Makati when Gary Valenciano had his first concert in 1983. Now, he’s celebrating his 25th year in showbiz with "His Love," a concert series at the Music Museum on May 22, 23, 29 and 30. What are the highlights of those 25 years?

"A lot!" he says. "Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy,’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mine is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career."

Now, his firstborn, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We ask his two sons if being the sons of Gary V. proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.

"The answer is yes and no," says Gab. "There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady Street."

"When I was younger, I felt the pressure," admits Paolo. "As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V. and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and his plans for me."

Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of "His Love" concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, "Rebirth."

Tickets for "His Love" range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

After this concert, Gary goes to the US to do shows at Nokia Theater in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_2.htm

"A lot!" he says. "Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy,’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mine is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career."

Now, his firstborn, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We ask his two sons if being the sons of Gary V. proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.

"The answer is yes and no," says Gab. "There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady Street."

"When I was younger, I felt the pressure," admits Paolo. "As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V. and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and his plans for me."

Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of "His Love" concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, "Rebirth."

Tickets for "His Love" range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

After this concert, Gary goes to the US to do shows at Nokia Theater in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_2.htm

WE were at the old Tavern on the Square in Makati when Gary Valenciano had his first concert in 1983. Now, he’s celebrating his 25th year in showbiz with "His Love," a concert series at the Music Museum on May 22, 23, 29 and 30. What are the highlights of those 25 years?

"A lot!" he says. "Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy,’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mine is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career."

Now, his firstborn, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We ask his two sons if being the sons of Gary V. proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.

"The answer is yes and no," says Gab. "There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady Street."

"When I was younger, I felt the pressure," admits Paolo. "As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V. and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and his plans for me."

Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of "His Love" concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, "Rebirth."

Tickets for "His Love" range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

After this concert, Gary goes to the US to do shows at Nokia Theater in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_2.htm

"A lot!" he says. "Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy,’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mine is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career."

Now, his firstborn, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We ask his two sons if being the sons of Gary V. proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.

"The answer is yes and no," says Gab. "There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady Street."

"When I was younger, I felt the pressure," admits Paolo. "As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V. and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and his plans for me."

Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of "His Love" concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, "Rebirth."

Tickets for "His Love" range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

After this concert, Gary goes to the US to do shows at Nokia Theater in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_2.htm

WE were at the old Tavern on the Square in Makati when Gary Valenciano had his first concert in 1983. Now, he’s celebrating his 25th year in showbiz with "His Love," a concert series at the Music Museum on May 22, 23, 29 and 30. What are the highlights of those 25 years?

"A lot!" he says. "Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy,’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mine is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career."

Now, his firstborn, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We ask his two sons if being the sons of Gary V. proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.

"The answer is yes and no," says Gab. "There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady Street."

"When I was younger, I felt the pressure," admits Paolo. "As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V. and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and his plans for me."

Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of "His Love" concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, "Rebirth."

Tickets for "His Love" range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

After this concert, Gary goes to the US to do shows at Nokia Theater in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_2.htm

"A lot!" he says. "Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy,’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mine is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career."

Now, his firstborn, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We ask his two sons if being the sons of Gary V. proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.

"The answer is yes and no," says Gab. "There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady Street."

"When I was younger, I felt the pressure," admits Paolo. "As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V. and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and his plans for me."

Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of "His Love" concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, "Rebirth."

Tickets for "His Love" range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

After this concert, Gary goes to the US to do shows at Nokia Theater in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_2.htm

"A lot!" he says. "Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy,’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mine is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career."

Now, his firstborn, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We ask his two sons if being the sons of Gary V. proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.

"The answer is yes and no," says Gab. "There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady Street."

"When I was younger, I felt the pressure," admits Paolo. "As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V. and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and his plans for me."

Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of "His Love" concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, "Rebirth."

Tickets for "His Love" range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

After this concert, Gary goes to the US to do shows at Nokia Theater in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_2.htm

May 15, 2008 05:30 PM Thursday 

By: Mario E. Bautista

Freehand

GARY V’S SONS ADMIT INSECURITIES

WE were at the old Tavern on the Square in Makati when Gary Valenciano had his first concert in 1983. Now, he’s celebrating his 25th year in showbiz with “His Love,” a concert series at the Music Museum on May 22, 23, 29 and 30. What are the highlights of those 25 years?
   
“A lot!” he says. “Winning the TOYM Award, being nominated as best actor when I’m a singer, winning the Awit album of the year award for ‘Shout for Joy’ which is the first of its kind in being inspirational. Each major concert of mind is a highlight as I keep replaying the images of what I did in them in my mind. Early in my career, Angeli got pregnant and the news spread just before my first concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 1984. In its presscon, I told the people helping my career that I will admit that Angeli is pregnant and I’m the father. If the concert failed, then it’s an indication that I would exit from showbiz. But the concert proved to be a hit and knowing that the people supported me is definitely a big highlight in my career.”
   
Now, his first born son, Paolo, is already 24 years old and will be participating in his concert along with younger brother Gabriel. We asked his two sons if being the son of Gary V proved to be difficult for them as he’s one tough act to follow.
   
“The answer is yes and no,” says Gab. “There’s pressure as my dad has set the standard of being a total performer. But it’s not that difficult as it may seem as I’ve accepted that I cannot have all his talents. I can sing and dance like him, but I don’t feel I have to line up to be the next Gary V. I want to do other things, like I want to put up a school for musicians, I want to be a teacher and to produce music. Right now, I’m teaching dance in our studio at Doña Hemady St.”
   
“When I was younger, I felt the pressure,” admits Paolo. “As a kid, I would even be teased as the son of Gary V and somehow nakakasira ‘yun ng ego. When I was 18 or 19, I realized that I didn’t get my dad’s height or his build. Napunta lahat kay Gab. But I’m proud of my dad and my brother and as I grew older, how you feel depends on your security with the Lord. Right now, I’m very secure with the Lord and His plans for me.”
   
Gary says he’s very proud of his sons being a part of “His Love” concert, which is also his way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings he got in the past 25 years. He’s also thankful that for 30 years now, he’s had diabetes and is still going strong. His doctor calls him a living miracle. Gary will be singing songs from his new album, “Rebirth.”  Tickets for “His Love” range from P500 to P2,500. You may get them from Genesis as 721-4405 local 201, Music Museum at 721-6726, and Ticketworld at 891-9999. After this concert, Gary goes to the U.S. to do shows at Nokia Theatre in L.A. on June 7, Stockton Arena on June 13, and Comcast Arena in Seattle on June 15, with Martin Nievera as his special guest.

People's Journal

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-05-15&sec=3&aid=59616

Timing
Rowena Agilada

US concert tour

Prior sa US concert tour ni Gary Valenciano next month, magge-guest siya sa ‘700 Club’ nationwide on June 3 sa Virginia Beach, USA. On June 7, magko-concert naman siya sa Nokia Theater in Los Angeles; June 13 sa Stockton Arena (Stockton, California), and June 15 sa Comcast Arena in Everette (Seattle, Washington) kasama ang dalawang anak na sina Paolo at Gab Valenciano, Mico Aytona, Jason, at Joshua Zamora ng Manoeuvres with special guest Martin Nievera.

Tomorrow naman ang umpisa ng ‘His Love’ concert series ni Gary sa Music Museum. This is in celebration of his 25th anniversary in showbiz. Other concert dates are May 23, 29 and 30. Guests ang mga anak niyang sina Paolo at Gab Valenciano, at Powerplay band.

http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=38196

Gary V. celebrates 25 years with gratitude and optimism

By Nickie Wang

Contributor

There’s a lot more to Gary Valenciano than just music as he celebrates his 25th anniversary in showbiz. It is going to be a year-long celebration of thanksgiving beginning with a concert entitled His Love at the Music Museum on May 22, 23 and 29.

“I am ending my remarkable 25 years and beginning another 25. I am moving to another chapter with His resounding Love,” Gary muses in optimism that he would still continue inspiring people with his artistry and good deeds.

Gary ’s His Love concert will be a celebration of fun and relevance, and humble prayer of thanksgiving for a milestone that exceeds the 25 years he’s stayed on top of his game. Incidentally, this year also marks the 30th year he’s successfully managed and beaten all odds to become the poster child for juvenile diabetics everywhere.

“His doctor in the States calls him a living miracle,” says wife and Genesis president Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano. Given the exhausting and demanding nature of his tours and performances, Gary has defied odds of being a diabetic patient even after years of close calls. Often, juvenile diabetics are given five years before their eyesight shows signs of deterioration.

Rebirth

Fittingly, Mr. Pure Energy released his new album entitled Rebirth. It is a 15-track compilation album that consists his covers of meaningful songs like Mandy Moore’s “Only Hope,” a Michael English song originally recorded by Lea Salonga called “Mary Did You Know,” and his version of the classic “Lean on Me” and “Stand by Me” as well as some of the most emotional songs including “He Won’t Let Go,” and “When I Hear You Call.”

“I call it Rebirth because it’s time to renew ourselves. With all the things happening around us and with all the crises in our country, Filipinos have been feeling down, they need, we need something to lift our spirits,” Gary states.

Inspired by the public who continuously admires and looks up to him, Rebirth is his personal prayer of gratitude that aims to touch everyone’s life. It is his relevant gift not just to the music aficionados but for the people as well who thrive and regard music as a significant part of their lives.

In the album, Gary writes in the liner notes: “Rebirth is not about trends but rather it hopes to cater to the rhythms and beats, harmonies and melodies played out in real life, filtered by emotions nestled in the human heart.”

Gary’s legacy continues

The inclusion of his children in the concert is always a much-anticipated act. In his concert at the Music Museum, he will be joined by his two sons Gabriel and Paolo. He will perform the bracing interpretation of Gab’s arrangement of “Shout for Joy,” and Beatles medley with Paolo.

“People want to see my children performing with me. I enjoy it as much as they do. They are starting to do something else; they are creating their own names in music. I want to perform with them while they still have time,” Gary says as a proud father of his two equally talented boys.

Paolo, who had tough times getting away from the shadow of his father and being compared to younger brother Gab, being expected to venture in pop music, found his niche in rock music with his band Salamin. He is the lead vocalist of the band.

“I was very affected and insecure. I am Gary V.’s son but it is kinda peculiar not being able to sing. But now, there’s no pressure at all. I am secure with the Lord and His plans. It just makes me proud being a Valenciano so I strive for excellence in everything I do, I can’t do something mediocre,” Paolo reveals during the press conference of his father’s concert.

Gabriel who’s regularly seen in Asap resembles his father in so many ways: his being lean and tall, his passion for the beat and his flair on the dance floor. Gab is a dancer, actor, choreographer, percussionist and a music producer.

“Humility. I keep my feet on the ground. That is one of the things I have learned from my dad, from my parents. He also thought me to be hard working and how to be a perfectionist in a world of imperfection,” explains Gab when asked about the things he learned from his superstar father.

Turning point

Gary ’s success with a career that spans 25 remarkable years did not come to the singer easy. In fact, he had to hurdle challenges in all the turning points of his career before he finally attained stardom. In 1984, before his first major concert, he shocked everyone with an admission in his private life that would later decide the fate of his career as a performer and an artist.

“Before the public I had to admit that Angeli is pregnant and I am the father,” Gary remembers.

His honesty and his willingness to perform and touch other people’s lives through his music and works made his name an indelible mark not just as a singer, an actor, or a performer but an institution in the industry that command respect and admiration.

Growing old with style

There are artists who have faded and there are musicians who are in the verge of losing their luster. But amid the number of growing young audience, Gary is still able to make himself and his works appealing to them.

“I can’t be a total performer forever. I may lose the energy but not the ideas. I get ideas from the younger generation. I ask my children and get their opinion to the type of materials I am going to release. That’s why I am optimistic for the next 25 years of my career,” he states in his pure energetic style.

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May 21, 2008 06:59 PM Wednesday

By: Aster Amoyo

If I Know

NOT A PACKAGE DEAL

IT’S confirmed! Gary Valenciano will appear in 700 Club USA nationwide on June 3 before he starts his US concert tour.
   
But before he leaves for the US, Gary V. will treat his fans to a musical treat via his concert series titled “His Love”  which goes onstage beginning May 22 at the Music Museum. Other concert dates are May 23, 29 and 30, at the Music Museum.
   
Joining him as guests in his concert are his two sons Paolo and Gabriel Valenciano.
   
Gary is taking the opportunity to work with his sons. He dismisses the notion that once you get him for a concert, you also need to get his sons.
   
“Not necessarily. I’m just taking the opportunity that I can still get them to be the special guests in my concert. Kasi soon, they will not be joining me anymore because they have their own careers. Gabriel might be going to the States to study. Paolo has his own band (Salamin),”  says Gary.
   
“Although I enjoy performing with them onstage, I don’t want Paolo to be continuously adjusting to me. I want him to create his own music. I don’t want to be a hindrance to their dreams. When Paolo finally decided to sing rock music, it’s up to him and I support him on that,”  explains Gary.

People's Journal

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May 21, 2008 08:08 PM Wednesday

By: Vinia Vivar

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NAG-TEXT sa amin si Jemuel Salterio confirming Gary Valenciano’s appearance sa 700 Club USA on June 3 in Virginia Beach, USA.

Pero bago ito, magkakaroon muna ng concert series si Gary V. sa Music Museum in celebration of his 25th anniversary in showbiz, ang His Love, on May 22, 23, 29 at 30, kung saan ay special guest niya ang dalawang anak na sina Gabriel and Paolo Valenciano.

On June 7, may anniversary U.S. concert si Gary sa Nokia Theater sa Los Angeles, California, at sa June 13, sa Stockton.

Sa June 15 naman, may concert sila ni Martin Nievera sa Seattle together with Gabriel and Paolo.

People's Tonight

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May 23, 2008 03:11 PM Friday

Ngayong laos na, Gary makikipag-back-to-back concert na kay Martin

By: Ed De Leon

Dream

Pumapayag na raw ngayon si Gary Valenciano na makipag-back-to-back kay  Martin Nievera na itinuturing na number one competitor niya sa concert
scene.
    
Ito  ang isang bagay na noong araw siguro ay masasabing mahirap mangyari. Bakit nga ba magsasama sila sa isang concert ganoong kaya naman nilang kumita nang sila lang, o kaya naman kumuha man sila ng support iyong hindi masyadong malaking stars.
   
Sa  palagay namin kung si Martin ang tatanungin ngayon, sasabihin din niyang papayag siya sa ganoong arrangement.
   
Dumating na kasi tayo doon sa punto na wala na halos nagpo-produce ng mga concerts. Napakahirap nang mag-produce ngayon ng mga concerts.
   
Bukod sa napakalaki na ng puhunan, hindi ka nakakasiguro kung makakabenta ka ng tickets dahil sa hirap ng buhay ngayon.        
   
Sinasabi man nilang bumababa ang halaga ng dolyar, hindi ibig sabihin niya maganda ang ekonomiya, kasi bumababa rin naman ang halaga ng piso. Wala na ngang nabibili ang  piso ngayon, kahit na butong pakwan lang.
   
Isa pa, may nagsimula kasi ng ganyang concert. Pinagsasama-sama ang mga singers sa isang show lamang. Hindi maganda iyon.
   
Kikita ang show  na sama-sama sila pero pagkatapos ba noon may manonood pa sa kanila kung  solo concert na lang ang gagawin nila?
   
Kumbaga  sa panindan, nabibili iyan ng tumpok, eh,  kaya sino ngayon ang bibili kung hindi ganoon ang bentahan?
   
Hindi naiisip ng mga singers iyong disadvantage niyang ginagawa nilang grupu-grupo para magkaroon lamang ng concert.         Hindi nila naiisip na dahil doon ay pinuputol na nila ang kanilang career bilang solo  performers. Pero wala na nga silang magagawa, lalo na kung ang mga singer ay medyo laos na, at kailangan na ngang makisama sa grupo dahil kung  hindi, wala namang kukuha.

People's Taliba

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Ni Ryan Mark
Sunday, May 4, 2008

Concert ni Gary: Murag misa dunay umaabot nga concert si Gary Valenciano sa Canada karong semanaha, diin lain lain nga lugar ang iyang bisitahon. Tungod niini nanghinaot ang beteranang kolumnista sa Pilipino Star Ngayon Cristy Fermin nga maayo ang resulta niini.

Kini tungod kay matud pa ni Manay Cristy, kinsa bag-o pa lang miabot gikan sa Canada; daghan ang mga Pinoy didto  nga nagduhaduha pa kun motan-aw ba sila sa maong concert ni Gary. Kini tungod kay the last time nga nag-concert ang singer didto, mura matud pa kini og nagmisa.

"We went there to enjoy and not to hear mass, may tamang lugar naman para sa preaching, huwag na lang sanang salihan ng religion ang time na dapat, e, nag-e-enjoy kami," kasagaran matud pa nga komentaryo sa mga Pinoy sa Canada, kalabot sa concert ni Gary.  "Sana'y may makapagsabi sa grupo ni Gary na ganun ang emosyon ng ating mga kababayan sa ibang bansa, wala namang masama sa pagiging relihiyoso, gusto lang nilang ilagay sa tamang lugar ang mga atake ni Gary V.," panghinaot na lamang ni Manay Cristy.

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Concert ni Gary V. hugyaw; wala dugoka!
Ni Sanden Anadia
Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Giingon nga nindot ang bag-ohay pa lang nahuman nga concert ni Gary Velenciano sa Burton Cummings sa Winnipeg diin uban niya nga nag-perform ang iyang mga anak nga sila si Gabriel ug Paolo.

Matud pa sa tsika ni Manay Cristy Fermin nga nakadawat siya og tawag sa mga Filipino gikan sa Winnipeg nga miingon nga nindot ang show ni Gary V, pero gamay ra ang nanan-aw.

Kahinumduman nga bag-ohay pa lang milugwa ang balita  sa miaging adlaw nga nagduha-duha ang mga tawo nga manan-aw kay basin og mura og misa ang show.

"May mga nagbebenta ng tickets sa office namin, pero hindi kami kumuha, nung last time kasing nanood kami ng show niya, parang nasa church kami. Alam n'yo naman ang mga Pilipino dito, we watch to be entertained, malungkot ang buhay dito, uhaw kami sa mga Filipino shows at sa mga tsismis," nagkanayon ang pag-umangkon ni Manay Cristy, dihang nakabakasyon ang nauwahi didto sa Canada bag-ohay lang.

Samtang tsika ni Manay Cristy nga sa mga lugar nga nabisita niya didto sa Canada, si Piolo Pascual gyud ang paborito sa mga Pinoy. Kini dili suplado si Piolo, maayong moabi-abi sa iyang fans.

"Mabait si Piolo, tahimik lang siya, pero kapag nilalapitan na siya ng mga fans para sa picture taking, hindi siya tumatanggi.

"Lahat, pinagbibigyan niya, kahit nga kumakain na siya, dating at dating pa rin ang magpaparetrato sa kanya. Kami na lang ang umaawat sa mga tagahanga niya dahil nahihiyang tumanggi sa kanila si Piolo," nagkanayon ang mga nahinabi ni Manay Cristy.

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