Nasa Tate ngayon si Gary V para sa kanyang concert tour na Gary Valenciano US 2005.

Oktubre 7 ang show niya sa Abraham Chavez Theater (El Paso, texas), at kasunod nito ang show sa Oktubre 9 sa McAllen Convention Center (McAllen, Texas).

Ang iba pang showdates at venues:

Oktubre 28 sa Meany Hall (Seattle, Washington);

Oktubre 30 sa Cache Creek Events Center (Cache Creek);

Nobyembre 4 sa Sundome Tampa (Tampa, Florida);

Nobyembre 5 sa Taj Mahal (Atlantic City, panauhin si Zsa Zsa Padilla);

Nobyembre 11 sa Pechanga Auditorium (California); at

Nobyembre 12 sa Orpheum Theater (Long Angeles, CA).

http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/oct0605/main.htm

Gary looking forward
to next 20 years

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Since beginning his career more than 20 years ago, Gary has done it all: appeared in hit movies, received accolades for his performances, garnered several major awards for his music, and toured the Philippines and the world to bring his unique brand of artistry to audiences around the globe.

And he does not seem to have any plans of slowing down.

Recently, Gary traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to help launch Prestige magazine in a grand event held at the posh Oriental Hotel. From there, he flew back to Manila, then on to Cebu for an inspirational concert at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Dubbed "Gary V: Soul Full," the event served as the launching of the newly established Citichurch. The concert featuring Gary with Mon Faustino, the Powerplay Band and his sons Paolo and Gabriel, is reportedly the most successful concert ever staged at the hotel. It drew out more than 5,000 people and tickets were sold out two days before the event

This last quarter of the year, Gary goes on another US tour. "Gary Valenciano US 2005" brings Gary to McAllen Convention Center, McAllen, Texas on Oct. 9, Meany Hall in Seattle on Oct. 28, Cache Creek Events Center on Oct. 29, Sundome Tampa in Florida on Nov. 4 and the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City with Zsa Zsa Padilla as Gary’s special guest on Nov. 5.

The two other schedules are Nov. 11 at Pechanga Auditorium in California and Nov. 12 at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.

One of the highlights of the US tour was Gary’s guesting at the "700 Club" last October 4. Also shown during his guesting was a feature on him and his musical career that can be seen on the website http://www.cbnmusic.com along with a transcription of Gary’s interview. His feature was aired locally on Channel 17 (Sky Cable-Trinity Broadcasting) last Oct. 5 at 11:30 a.m.

And even while he continues to score with audiences abroad, Gary’s career in Manila has not slowed down at all.

Aside from co-hosting "ASAP 05" every Sunday, Gary continues to reap major citations for his music. In the recent 18th Aliw Award, Gary bagged the Best Male Concert Performance in a Major Venue (for his "Thankful" concert) and Entertainer of the Year, plus a Hall of Fame award. Last May, he was given the "Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist" trophy for the song "How Did You Know" under Star Records. This marks the second straight year that Gary took home this major award. This victory is Gary’s seventh award for the same category.

Last Aug. 29, MTV Philippines also presented him with the first MTV Generations Award, a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his career that has spanned decades and broken boundaries.

Even in the recording scene, Gary is unstoppable. He recently released a new album entitled "Pure Heart" under Star Records. The album contains 10 tracks, including "Ikaw Lamang," the theme from the Star Cinema movie "Dubai" which topbills Claudine Barretto, Aga Muhlach and John Lloyd Cruz and is directed by Rory Quintos.

At this juncture, Gary says that he is looking forward to the next 20 years of his career as he moves on to new and greater heights to bring his music and his love of God to audiences everywhere.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct08/ente1.htm

Gary V in U.S. tour again

CHECK IT OUT
By Bong De Leon
People's Journal

Gary Valenciano is one artist who made the rounds of the world bringing unique brand of artistry for the past 20 years or so. After his travel to Bangkok recently to launch the Prestige Magazine in a grand event at the Orient Hotel, he immediately did an inspirational concert in Cebu at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Dubbed "Gary V. Soul Full," the event served as the launching of the newly-established Citichurch.

This month, Gary V is set to leave on yet another US tour dubbed "Gary Valenciano US 2005. " The first leg of this tour will take Gary to four cities ` Houston, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, El Paso, Texas and McAllen, Texas. Last month, he was in Cullen Performance Hall, University of Houston; last October 2 (Odeum Expo Center, Chicago) October 7 (Abraham Chavez Theater, El Paso, Texas) and on October 9, he will be at McAllen Convention Center.

The second leg starts on October 28 (Meany Hall, Seattle, Washington) with four dates on October 30 (Cache Creek Events Center, Cache Creek), November 4 (Sundome Tampa, Tampa, Florida), and on November 5 at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City with Zsa Zsa Padilla as special guest. There will be two other shows to wrap up the second leg of the tour on November 11 in Los Angeles. Gary looks forward to another 20 years bringing his music and his love of God to audience everywhere.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=2&s...day=8&year=2005

Si Gary Valenciano na yata ang singer na masasabi mong well-traveled talaga. Sa loob ng 20 years, halos nalibot na ni Gary ang Pilipinas at mundo, para ipakita ang kanyang talento.

Kamakailan, nagpunta si Gary sa Bangkok, Thailand para tumulong sa paglulunsad ng Prestige magazine sa Oriental Hotel. Bumalik din agad siya sa Pilipinas para magpunta naman sa Cebu para sa kanyang inspirational concert sa Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, ang Gary V: Soul Full, na nagsilbing launching naman ng newly established Citichurch. Nakasama rito ni Gary sina Mon Faustino, ang Powerplay Band at ang mga anak niyang sina Paolo at Gabriel.

Ngayong September at October, nilibot na naman ni Gary ang USA, para sa concert niyang Gary Valenciano US 2005. Nagpunta siya sa Houston, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, El Paso, Texas at McAllen, Texas.

Ganun din ang Cullen Performance Hall, University of Houston, Odeum Expo Center, Chicago, Abraham Chavez Theater, El Paso, Texas at ngayong gabi ay nasa McAllen Convention Center, McAllen, Texas siya.

Sa October 28 ay nasa Meany Hall, Seattle, Washington siya at sa Oct. 30 ay nasa Cache Creek Events Center, Cache Creek naman siya.

Sa November 4 naman ay nasa Sundome Tampa, Tampa, Florida siya at sa November 5 ay nasa Taj Mahal sa Atlantic City siya with Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Sa November 11 ay dadayo naman siya sa Pechanga Auditorium, California at sa Nov. 12 ay nasa Orpheum Theater sa Los Angeles si Gary.

Pero, maituturing na highlights ng kanyang US tour ang paggi-guest niya sa 700 Club noong October 4. Along with Gary’s appearance on the show will be a short feature on him and his musical career that will appear on the website http://www.cbnmusic.com along with a transcription of Gary’s interview.

Ipinalabas ang feature sa kanya sa Channel 17 (Sky Cable-Trinity Broadcasting) noong October 5.

Siyanga pala, last May ay binigyan si Gary ng award na Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist trophy para sa kanta niyang How Did You Know mula sa Star Records.

Last August 29, MTV Philippines also presented him with the first MTV Generations Awards, a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his career that has spanned decades and broken boundaries, and for his music which continues to inspire generations of artists and music fans both here and abroad.

Sa recording scene naman, ayaw pa ring paawat si Gary dahil mabenta talaga ang kanyang new album na Pure Heart sa Star Records. Kasama sa album na ito ang kantang Ikaw Lamang.

Sabi ni Gary, sana ay umabot pa siya sa panibagong 20 years pa para maipakita pa niya ang kanyang talent, sa tulong na rin ng Diyos.

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/oct0905/main.htm

NITZ MIRALLES
People's Tonight

Babalik sa Amerika si Gary Valenciano sa Martes para sa second leg ng kanyang US tour. Five weeks siyang mawawala't ang two weeks ay for medical reasons. May ita-try siyang new device called Insulin Pop na kapag effective sa kanya'y hindi na siya mag-i-inject ng insulin.

Magandang balita rin ang ipinaalam nitong based sa resulta ng biopsy, hindi life-threatening ang bukol na nakita sa kanyang left lung. May na-detect ding irregularity sa kanyang heartbeat na, hopefully, hindi rin grabe.

Bago umalis, humarap sa press si Gary para magpasalamat sa suporta sa Pure Heart album niya sa Star Records. Two months pa lang itong nari-release, pero nag-gold na agad. Magugustuhan naman talaga ang album dahil sa mga kantang Ikaw Lamang, How Did You Know, Because of You, Anak, Kailan, Kailangan Kita, My Destiny, at Lipad ng Pangarap, station ID ng TFC.

Nag-comment si Gary sa premature release ng version ni Ogie Alcasid ng Ikaw Lamang na pini-play na rin sa radio sabay ng kanyang version.

"Nabigla ako. I don't know if it's Ogie's fault, pero kung ako, hindi ko gagawin 'yun. I'm not blaming him, but it's his song and they (Viva Records) own the publishing. But if I were in his shoes, I'll wait for six months."

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=1&s...ay=21&year=2005

Gary V reacts to Ogie Alcasid’s latest single


By JOJO PANALIGAN


If it were me, I wouldn’t have released it as a single—at least not within six months of release of the first recording so the latter would have a chance to establish itself," says superstar Gary Valenciano to Manila Bulletin when asked for reaction to celebrated singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid’s issuance of "Ikaw Lamang" as banner single in the latter’s just-released "Greatest Hits" CD.


"Ikaw Lamang," penned by Alcasid, was first identified to Gary as theme song in the movie "Dubai." The sweeping orchestral ballad is even included in Gary’s CD "Pure Heart" under Star Records that also has another Alcasid-written song, "Kailangan Kita."

Ogie sang his version of "Ikaw Lamang" last week in the Sunday-variety show that he hosts, "S.O.P.," announcing it as his new single.

Gary acknowledges that contractually, nothing could stop Ogie from doing so since it’s "his song." "But I just thought it was already understood—an unwritten agreement between artists—that no one would release the same song when the first is just starting to take off. I thought exclusivity would apply even if not verbalized."

He certainly practices what he preaches. With his two decade-plus reign in the business of unmatched record in churning out hit songs across generations, Gary has been asked countless of times for his songs by other artists interested to rehash these.

"But I always make sure that the songs I give out are ones that can already be remade based on reasonable time lapse between releases," says Gary. "And in the event my record company would opt to ride on the remade version, I’d be first in line to stop my company from doing so."

Gary avers, though, that Ogie’s coming out with his own version of "Ikaw Lamang" is the reason Star Records is pushing for a new single (remake of Jim Brickman’s "My Destiny") from "Pure Heart."

"The real reason is that I’d be going to the States next week and would be staying there for five months to do some shows," says Gary. "By then, we’re not even sure if the movie would still be on theaters so we thought having another single out would be best."

The superstar reveals that "Ikaw Lamang" underwent some fine-tuning before the final version was arrived at.

"Some people thought the tempo was too slow. Others were not sold on the arrangement. I had to tap on Mon Faustino to rearrange the song to better fit the movie ‘Dubai,’ too," he says.

Gary emphasizes he is not placing the blame on nor has illfeelings towards Ogie. "It could be his record company that decided to have his version released. Or maybe it was radio stations that wanted his version on air. Ogie and I have not spoken about it (yet)," says he.

Will he still do an Ogie song in the future?

"Maybe I will. But I’d probably add clauses in the contract so that this won’t happen again," Gary ends.

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2005102247283.html

RATED A Ni Aster Amoyo
Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 10/22/2005

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Kung 18 years na sa showbiz si Jamie Rivera, 22 years naman na si Gary Valenciano sa industriya. Tulad ni Jamie, may bagong album si Gary V. na pinu-promote ngayon, ang "Pure Heart" na unang album niya sa bakuran ng Star Records. Although nakakontrata si Gary V. sa Universal Records, naging posible ito nang siya’y magpaalam sa yumaong big boss ng Universal Records na si Bella Tan at siya’y pinayagan.

Masayang-masaya si Gary V. dahil kahit bagong release pa lamang ang kanyang "Pure Heart" album ay umabot na agad ito sa gold mark at ngayong Linggo, Oktubre 23 ay tatanggap siya ng kanyang kauna-unahang gold record award mula sa bakuran ng Star Records. Tampok na mga awitin sa kanyang "Pure Heart" album ang "Ikaw Lamang," "How Did You Know," "Because of You," "Kailangan Kita," "My Destiny," "Kailan," "Anak," "Lift Up Your Hands," "Lipad ng Pangarap" at "Gumising Na! (Tayo’y Magkaisa)".

Bago ang gold record award ay tumanggap si Gary V. kamakailan lang ng kanyang ika-pitong Best Performance by a Male Artist trophy para sa awiting "How Did You Know" mula sa Awit Awards at "Entertainer of the Year Award" mula sa Aliw Awards at ang kauna-unahang "Generations Award" mula sa MTV Pilipinas, isang lifetime achievement award dahil sa kanyang naging kontribusyon sa music industry.

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/PINOY200510227302.htm

By Beth Gelena
People's Tonight

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TUWANG-TUWA si Gary Valenciano dahil ang kanyang nth album na Gary V's Pure Heart ay naka-gold na sa loob lamang ng two months. Nth ang aming isinulat dahil talagang hindi na namin mabilang ang album na nagawa ng Mr. Pure Energy. Nakalimutan kasi naming itanong nang magpa-presscon ang Star Records kamakailan dito nga sa kanyang Pure Heart album.

Sabagay, this year nga lang ay katakut-takot na awards ang nakuha ng singer -- 7th Best Performance by a Male Atrity Trophy (Awit Awards), Entertainer of the Year (Aliw Awards), Generous Award (MTV Pilipinas) at Lifetime Achievement Awards dahil sa contribution niya sa music industry.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=1&s...ay=23&year=2005

Gary reveals secret of longevity

FREEHAND
MARIO BAUTISTA
People's Journal

GARY Valenciano says 2005 has been an incredible year for him. He's had successful concert series here and abroad, notably "Symphony of the Heart." He got a record-breaking 7th best male performer Awit Award for "How Did You Know," the Aliw Entertainer of the Yeard Award that elevated him to its hall of fame, and the first Generations Award from MTV Pilipinas. He made a beautiful music video for his song "Break Me" dedicated to his late friend, Bella Tan. He was tapped by TFC (The Filipino Channel) to sing its theme song, "Lipad ng Pangarap." He now has a new hit song in "Ikaw Lamang," the theme song of "Dubai," which is included in his first album with Star Records, "Pure Heart," that reached gold status in just two months.

For someone who's 41, he seems like he's just starting his career with so many great achievements in a row.

"I really can't ask for more as the Lord has been so good to me," he says. What's the secret of his longevity? "First is good management. My wife Angeli, my sister Gina, and other caring persons help guide me and take care of my career. Then, you should be true to your craft and make sure it comes from your heart. Last, of course, is the Lord. I gave my life to Him and he said 'I will keep you fruitful, green and fresh even in old age.' I think He's living up to His promises."

Gary is leaving on Tuesday, October 27, for another US concert tour. He'll be in Seattle on October 28, Cache Creek, California on October 30, Tampa, Florida on Novembber 4, Atlantic City on November 5, Pechanga California on November 11, and L.A. on November 12. During that time, he'll also consult a diabetes specialist to attach an insulin pump on him so he's blood sugar will be easier to manage. Gary will also be promoting "Pure Heart" in the US, which has 10 cuts. Aside from "Ikaw Lamang," the other great cuts are Jim Brickman's "Destiny," "How Did You Know," "Kailan," and his version of "Because of You."

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=2&s...ay=23&year=2005

SANGA - SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio
Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 10/23/2005

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Malaki man ang tagumpay na tinatamasa ni Martin Nievera sa ibang bansa, maliit lamang ito kung ikukumpara sa tagumpay na nakukuha ni Gary Valenciano sa Pilipinas, mula sa mga Pinoy.

Dalawampung taon nang namamayagpag ang career ni Gary V dito. Sa taong ito lamang tinanggap niya ang kanyang ikapitong Best Performance By A Male Artist mula sa Aliw. Ginawaran din siya ng FIrst Generations Award ng MTV Pilipinas, para sa mga naging kontribusyon niya sa industriya ng musika.

Ang kanyang "Pure Heart" album na madaling nag-gold, after two months na mai-release ito ay nakapaglabas na ng dalawang single, ang "Ikaw Lamang" at "Destiny" na kung saan ay tampok din si Ella May Saison.

Nakatakdang umalis si Gary patungong US para sa second leg ng kanyang US Tour. Seattle, Washington, Okt. 28; Cache Creek, Calif,. Okt. 30; Tampa, Florida, Nob. 4; Atlantic City, New Jersey, Nob. 5; Pechanga, Calif., Nob. 11 at LA, Nob. 12. Siguradong kakantahin dito ni Gary V ang mga theme songs na naka-paloob sa "Pure Heart" tulad ng "Because of You", "How Did You Know", "Anak", at "Kailangan Kita." Available ang album sa CD at cassette , mula sa Star Records.

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/pinoy200510237301.htm

’Ikaw Lamang’ release ni Ogie di pinagpaalam kay Gary


WORDS and music by Ogie Alcasid ang “Ikaw Lamang” na kasama sa bagong album ni Gary Valenciano titled “Pure Heart” under Star Records. Nagulat na lang si Gary nang i-record din ito ni Ogie at pinapatugtog na rin sa mga radio stations.



Hindi man lamang daw ito ipinaalam sa kanya ni Ogie na ire-record din nito ang kanta. But he’s not blaming him, malumanay na sabi ni Gary when asked about it sa presscon ng bago niyang album. Pero sana man lang daw ay pinalipas muna ni Ogie or ng recording company for at least six months bago ito nagkaroon ng airplay.
Magkasabay kasing pina-patugtog sa radio stations ang kanilang versions ng “Ikaw Lamang.” Depende na lang sa listeners kung alin ang mas gusto nilang pakinggan, ang kay Ogie o ang kay Gary.
Sa said presscon pa rin, sinabi ni Gary na may blessing ng Universal Records ang pag-gawa niya ng album sa Star Records. Bago namatay si Bella Tan (UR producer) ay nagkausap sila ni Gary about it, kaya walang naging problema. By February next year, he’ll be doing a new album under Universal Records.
Barely two months since the release of his “Pure Heart” album ay certified Gold status na ito, with sales of over 15,000 units and still selling. Nearing platinum na ito. Today sa “ASAP” ay ipagka-kaloob kay Gary ang Gold Record award for his album. It contains 10 cuts at kasama rito ang “Lipad ng Pangarap” na ginamit na station ID ng TFC with matching music video.
Incidentally, matutuwa ang mga bibili ng bagong album ni Gary dahil maganda ang packa-ging nito. Bukod sa magaganda ang mga kanta, 55 photos niya in various poses ang nakapaloob, puwera pa ang nasa front and back cover. Sulit na sulit, kumbaga.
On Tuesday (Oct. 25), Gary is leaving again for the States para sa second leg ng kanyang US tour. Magpe-perform siya sa six key cities from Los Angeles to Atlantic City. He’ll be away for over a month.

http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=17436

go gary!

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Billy Balbastro



Life surely begins at 40 to most people, even to our artists.

Gary Valenciano, at 41 and marking his 22nd year in show business, takes on his career with the enthusiasm and zest of a beginner, of a showbiz newcomer and he’s not letting up.

Jamie Rivera (real name: Mary Jane Cruz) will turn 40 on August 29, spanning a career period of 18 years and she says her new current image is her own way of coming up with a new Jamie Rivera.

Is it a mere coincidence that Star Records recently came up with their new albums with songs which bridges the years, the then and now, which may appeal also to the youth. Indeed, Life is once more beginning for both.

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The year 2005 is probably Gary Valenciano’s busiest year, with TV outings every Sunday at ASAP on ABS-CBN, his concert tours here in the country and the US, plus his commitment as a Unicef ambassador in Asia.

In fact, this year he got his 7th Best Performance by a Male Artist award for How Did You Know and the Entertainer of the Year at the Aliw Awards. Plus a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the music industry, the first Generations Award from MTV Pilipinas.

His recent concert Symphony of the Heart at the Araneta, first time with the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra was most successful. Probably this will have a repeat in December.

Early this month, he had the first leg of his US tour at Houston, McCaller and El Paso, Texas and Chicago. This stint was after his two city ASAP show last July in Pasadena and San Francisco.

Gary also sang the theme song of Dubai which is Ogie Alcasid’s Ikaw Lamang and the TFC station ID Lipad ng Pangarap.

Two months ago, he came up with his first album for Star Records – Pure Heart – and since it has sales over 15,000 units by now, he is set to receive the Gold Record award at noon today at ASAP.

And he’s still out to continue with his second leg of his US tour. In fact he is leaving on Tuesday (Oct. 25) for the US. He is set to perform in Seattle (Washington) on October 28. He will be in Cache Creek, California on October 30.

Gary has four more cities in November: Tampa, Florida (November 4), Atlantic City (November 5), Pechanga, California (November 11) and Los Angeles (November 12). He is set to promote the album in these shows.

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/oct2305/main.htm

Gary on Ogie: I don't blame him

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By Bong De Leon
People's Journal

GARY Valenciano is going back to the US for the second leg of his US tour. So, his fans in "ASAP" will be missing him for five weeks. But it's not all work for Gary in the U.S. as he will have to have another medical checkup. He is going to try a new device called Insulin Pop which would lessen the burden of giving himself shots of insulin from time to time.

In the recent press launch for his new album "Pure Energy" under Star Records (it contains the songs "Ikaw Lamang," "How Did You Know," "Because of You," "Anak," "Kailangan Kita," "My Destiny," and "Lipad ng Pangarap" which serves as the station ID of TFC replacing Lea Salonga's), he reveals that when he had a check-up here in Manila, he was alarmed when the doctor told him that there was a lump in his left lung. But when he had a check-up again in the U.S., the doctor told him there was nothing to be alarmed of— the irregularity in his heartbeat is likewise manageable.

Talking about the album, some reporters asked him about the song "Ikaw Lamang" which is also included in Ogie Alcasid's new album which only had a short time gap of release as his album.

For Gary, it is unethical but he isn't sure if Ogie was at fault, if at all. He stressed that if he was in his (Ogie's) shoes, he won't do that, for six months, at least. "But I don't blame him," Gary V clarifies. "It is his song and Viva Records owns the publishing."

Meanwhile, when Ogie was asked about this, he said: "Okay lang 'yun. It is the publishing company's decision. Saka, greatest hits nga ang title nung album ko, so, kailangan isama ko talaga 'yun."

We wonder if this talk would simply end this way, or there would be a bigger controversy to follow.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=2&s...ay=24&year=2005

RATED A Ni Aster Amoyo
Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 10/24/2005


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Pabalik ng Amerika si Gary Valenciano para sa kanyang second leg of U.S. concert tour. Kung titingnan si Gary ay para itong walang sakit at hindi regular na nagtuturok ng insulin para ma-control ang kanyang sugar sa katawan. Maalaga lang talaga kay Gary ang kanyang wife cum manager na si Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano kaya kahit sa mga oras na nalalagay sa peligro ang kanyang buhay ay nariyan si Angeli na patuloy na nakasubaybay sa kanya.

"Angeli practically runs my life, my career and my children," pag-amin ni Gary sa launch ng kanyang unang album sa Star Records.

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/PINOY200510247304.htm

StarCircuit By RICKY L. CALDERON
The Freeman 10/24/2005

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Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano leaves tomorrow for the second leg of his US concert but he had a press conference-cum-album launch last week at the ABS-CBN for his album under Star Records titled "Pure Heart." This is his first album under Star Records and it contains theme songs of several Star Cinema movies, including the current hit "Ikaw Lamang" from the movie "Dubai."

But this doesn't mean Gary has severed his ties with Universal Records since he is still under contract with the record company. In fact, he's finishing a new album - pop-themed album - to be released next year. "The reason Pure Heart pushed through with Star Records was because the late Bella Tan allowed us to do this project since she knew I've recorded several movie theme songs for Star Cinema and doing a compilation album would be good for me as well."

"This is a new experience for me. I may not be moving on to another company but it feels great to be able to get the chance to work with Star Records, and I'm hoping to do other projects with them in the future," said Gary.

Barely two weeks since the release of the album, "Pure Heart" has reached the Certified Gold status, with sales of over 15,000 units and counting. At the rate the album's sales is going, it will surely turn Platinum in no time. The "ASAP 05" mainstay and co-host received his Gold Record Award yesterday in "ASAP 05."

Gary also launched yesterday the new single of the album titled "Destiny" which also features Ms. Ella May Saison. Also in the "Pure Heart" album are the songs "Because of You," "How Did You Know," "Anak," and "Kailangan Kita."

Gary is all set to promote the album in the second leg of his US tour. He performs in Seattle, Washington on October 28, Cache Creek, California on October 30, Tampa, Florida on November 4, Atlantic City, New Jersey on November 5, Pechanga, California on November 11 and Los Angeles, California on November 12. He will be away for five weeks.

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/Freeman200510242401.htm

Gary V. papasok sa clinic sa LA



Bukas (Oct. 25), muling aalis sa Gary Valenciano patungong US, his third US trip for shows this year.

This time pupunta si Gary on a singing tour sa Seattle, Washington (Oct. 28) at Cache, Creek California (Oct. 30). Ipu-produce niya rin ang kanyang bagong album, Pure Heart ng Star Records.

Mula sa Tampa, Florida (November 4), pupunta siya sa Atlantic City (November 5), Pachanga, California (November 11) at Los Angeles (November 12).

Pagkatapos ng kanyang six-city tour, papasok siya sa isang clinic sa Los Angeles para i-install a brand-new insulin pump.

Isang bagong aparato ito na makatutulong nang malaki kay Gary V. Mananatili siya for one week there -- para sa tests at check bago siya bumalik dito late November.

http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/oct2405/main.htm

Gary V. sets up US tour 2005


Gary Valenciano is one of local music’s most well-traveled artists. Since beginning his career more than 20 years ago, Gary has toured throughout the Philippines and the world, bringing his unique brand of artistry to audiences around the globe.


Recently, Gary traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to help launch Prestige magazine in a grand event held at the posh Oriental Hotel. From there, he flew back to Manila, then on to Cebu for an inspirational concert at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Dubbed "Gary V: Soul Full," the event served as the launching of the newly established Citichurch. The concert— which drew a record crowd of over 5,000 – reportedly making it the most successful concert ever staged at the hotel, with tickets sold out two days before the show – featured Gary with Mon Faustino, the Powerplay Band, and his sons Paolo and Gabriel.

This month, Gary is set to do yet another US tour. Dubbed "Gary Valenciano US 2005," the first leg of this tour took Gary to four US cities – Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; El Paso, Texas and McAllen, Texas – for shows.

The second leg starts on Oct. 28 (Meany Hall, Seattle, Washington), with other tour dates on Oct. 30 (Cache Creek Events Center, Cache Creek), Nov. 4 (Sundome Tampa, Tampa, Florida) and Nov. 5 at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City with Zsa Zsa Padilla as Gary’s special guest. There will be two other shows to wrap up the second leg of the tour on Nov. 11 (Pechanga Auditorium, California) and Nov.12 at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.

Aside from co–hosting "ASAP 05" every Sunday, Gary continues to reap major citations for his music. In the recent 18th Aliw Awards, Gary bagged the Best Male Concert Performance in a Major Venue (for his "Thankful" concert) and Entertainer of the Year, plus a Hall of Fame award. Last May, he was given the "Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist" trophy for the song "How Did You Know" under Star Records. This marks the second straight year that Gary took home this major award. This victory is Gary’s seventh award for the same category.

In the recording scene, Gary recently released a new album entitled "Pure Heart" under Star Records. It contains 10 breathtaking and remarkable tracks including "Ikaw Lamang," the theme from the Star Cinema movie "Dubai" which topbills Claudine Barretto, Aga Muhlach and John Lloyd Cruz and is directed by Rory Quintos.

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Secret of Gary’s staying power
Ronald Constantino

STAYING POWER – Gary Valenciano’s 41 years old, more than 20 years of which were spent in showbiz. He started singing in the early ‘80s. His current album, "Pure Heart," which he did for Star Records, is now gold.



What’s the secret, if it can be called one, of Gary V’s durability?

He enumerated three:

Good management, being true to one’s craft, and giving one’s life to God.

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THREE WOMEN – Gary’s being managed by Genesis, headed by his wife Angeli Pangilinan and sister Gina V. Martinez. He credits them for his staying power, adding another name, Vina S. Pareja, his longtime road manager.

Angeli recalls that after the ABS-CBN Kapamilya show in Los Angeles a few months back, Gary suffered a near fatal diabetic attack in a hotel they were billeted. She thought her husband was a goner as Vina bodily carried Gary in her hefty arms, screaming, "Oh my God, Oh my God."

Mrs. Valenciano had the presence of mind to call 911, but even before doing so, she texted her sister-in-law Gina to pray, pray, pray for Gary. By coincidence Gina and her friends were having Bible study and prayer meeting. They prayed non-stop for 30 minutes until they learned Gary was okay.

The medical staff of 911 ar-rived in 10 minutes and re-vived Gary who was lying on the hotel lobby, surrounded by the "ASAP" people who all came upon learning of the singer’s condition.

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NEAR PERFECTION – All these years, Gary V tries to attain near perfection, not wanting to shortchange his audience. At times, he has his bad mood, but people around Gary understands. They know he settles for nothing but the best. Mr. Pure Energy (the tag courtesy of Ernie Pecho, PR of Universal Records, Gary’s home studio, which very generously allowed him to wax "Pure Heart" for Star Records. That is being true to one’s craft.

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GOD-CENTERED – Gary V, along with his family (Angeli and children Paolo, 21, Gabriel, 17, and Kiana 12), is God-centered. He quotes the saying "I will keep you fruitful even in old age. Ever green and fresh."

Angeli discloses that one of Gary’s bestselling albums is the inspirational "Keep Me Out of the Dark," exceeding the 200,000 mark.

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US TOUR – Today, Tuesday, Gary flies to the US for the second leg of his tour, covering several cities in the West and East Coasts. He’ll certainly sing many of the cuts in "Pure Heart," especially "Lipad ng Pangarap," the theme of TFC (The Filipino Channel), which reaches not only America, but Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, as well.

For lack of a better term, "Pure Heart" may well be described as "ballad-ish," containing such love songs as "Ikaw Lamang," "How Did You Know," "Because of You," "My Destiny," "Kailan." Plus the Freddie Aguilar classic, "Anak," the inspirational "Lift Up Your Hands" and "Gumising Na! (Tayo’y Magkaisa)."

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PASSION – Gary Valenciano’s current passion is mountain biking in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. With him are some 25 bikers, including Dominic Ochoa. They bike early in the morning for two to three hours, twice or thrice a week. They savor the fresh mountain air as they bike through the trails planted to mangoes, pineapple, banana, and other fruits.

In all likelihood, mountain biking will be an enduring passion. Gary says he gets a new kind of high after biking, tired but exhilarated.

He gets a chance to talk to Sta. Rosa folk and sees for himself how people suffer. He tells the Unicef people that the biggest problem of the country is hunger. "A parent can endure hunger but he can’t take seeing his children go hungry."

Gary V is Unicef’s ambassador of goodwill.

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