The sound of a girl in love
By Bot Glorioso
Friday, September 28, 2007

It's all over the album - that is, the feeling of love. From Para Lang Sa Yo, Walang Sayang, Sana Di Lang Puro Sana, I'll Be There For You, Sa Yo Lamang, Kasama, Persistent Rain, Mahagkan Kang Muli, Bakit Ako Mahihiya and to Wag Mong Iwan Ang Puso, Aiza Seguerra's latest album reflects her rhythmic take on love with a strumming of a guitar that adds intensity to the songs.

"The album is inspired by Ysabella that even if one is not familiar with the teleserye, it still makes for a good listening," Aiza says.

As Star Records' newest recording artist, Aiza returns to the music scene after four years with an album titled Para Lang Sa Yo. The distinct sound and the smooth voice that first gained admiration via her debut album Pagdating ng Panahon will again be heard. At 24, she didn't expect the following she would command in the local music scene. She was three when she started appearing in the limelight after winning first runner-up on Eat, Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines.

"I was seven when I realized na may tremolo pala ko. My mom enrolled me in voice lessons. I also took basic lessons in UP for two semesters," Aiza relates.

It was On My Own, a song in Les Miserables, which Aiza first learned to sing well. But it was only when she reached Grade Six that she totally immersed herself in  singing and started learning the guitar.

Now, she already has several awards as recording artist. She received quintuple platinum record awards with the Moy Ortiz and Edith Gallardo's composition Pagdating ng Panahon from where she gets royalty pay to this day. Aiza also has gold record awards. There's  something about the way Aiza renders a song that endears listeners to her voice.

"Whenever I perform I always keep in mind the meaning of the song to give the right emotion. I'd rather let the listeners' reactions  be based on the song rather than the performer," Aiza says.

Of the songs in her latest album, Aiza could best relate to Sa Yo Lamang and I'll Be There For You as the  lyrics perfectly fit her. The former conveys an endless love while the latter implies that she's always there whatever happens. Bakit Ako Mahihiya is the most challenging for her.

"Didith Reyes rendered Bakit Ako Mahihiya  perfectly, thereby leaving a mark on the listeners. I had a hard time delivering it my way without disappointing listeners," Aiza says.

Yet, no matter how careful and well-practised a singer is before a performance,  the unexpected sometimes  happens. Aiza turned red when she failed to croon some lines of the Rey Valera hit Maging Sino Ka Man during a concert with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra at the Philam Theater years back.

"It was my most unforgettable but I guess one has to experience everything to be better as a person and as a performer," Aiza says.

Since then, Aiza not just rehearses but also puts into heart everything she does. Her voice also easily fits in the musical play Avenue Q directed by Bobby Garcia. She feels blessed that everything is  coming up roses for her after a lull in her career. Even Jose Mari Chan, who she has worked with her in an album has nothing but praises for Aiza

"I'm happy in every aspect of my life," she says, referring  to her lovelife with a nonshowbiz girl named Chen who Aiza says is close to her parents.

Having a different sexual preference doesn't get in the way of Aiza's success. Instead, the public admires her more because of her candor. Besides, love makes Aiza croon songs with more pathos.

But did she render the songs in her new album the same way as she did in her debut release?

"Not anymore. I feel that when I do the same, my growth as a musician will come to a halt. I'd like to perform based on the style I thought best and at the same time endearing to listeners," Aiza explains. "It's good to make hits but I  believe that the growth of an artist is important, too."

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Entertainment&p=49&type=2&sec=31&aid=20070927283

September 26, 2007 03:50 PM Wednesday

Aiza may bagong kinababaliwan

MAYROON na daw bagong kinababaliwan ngayon si Aiza Seguerra!

Sa kalagitnaan ng kanyang tapings sa Ysabella ay mayroon siyang bina-lingan ng kanyang atens-yon – ang pagkanta!

Hindi talaga maitatwa ang saya ni Aiza  ngayong nasa bakuran na siya ng  Star Records!  Pagkatapos  ng matagal  na  pananahimik sa music scene  ay nagbabalik si Aiza sa kanyang one great love, which is singing!

“It’s good to  be back sa  recording studio. Alam niyo po matagal-tagal akong hindi nag-album and it’s such an  honor para sa akin na ang  aking latest  na album ay dito ko ginawa under Star Records!” kwento ni Aiza!

Ang Para Lang Sa’yo (Songs inspired by Ysabella)  ay magkahalong original at mga ni-revive na songs, kasama  ang  Huwag Mong Iwan ang Puso, ang theme song ng hit teleser-yeng Ysabella, kung saan kasama rin si Aiza.

Pasok din dito  ang  mga  revivals tulad  ng  I’ll  Be There For You  na unang kinanta ni Martin Nievera at ang  Bakit Ako Mahihiya  ni Didith Reyes ,  Para Lang Sa ‘Yo, Pinoy Ako, Beautiful Days, Pagbigyang Muli at marami pang iba!

Available na ang Para Lang Sa’‘Yo   sa lahat ng record stores  nationwide and  select  outlets worldwide exclusive mula sa Star
Records!

People's Taliba

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-09-26&sec=3&aid=32748

"Okay lang kung magprisinta si Jason, pero nasa huli siya sa list ng possible donors. Ayoko kasi ng buhok niya. Masyadong makapal!" jokes Aiza Seguerra about Jason Abalos's offer to be the sperm donor for her baby.

Noel Orsal

Aiza Seguerra turns down Jason Abalos's offer to be her sperm donor

Archie de Calma

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
03:19 PM

Sobrang naging close sina Jason Abalos at Aiza Seguerra sa pagtatrabaho nila sa ABS-CBN soap opera Ysabella kaya pangkaraniwan na lang ang pagbibiruan sa kanila. Nang dalawin ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang taping ng Ysabella kamakailan sa Grilla Restaurant sa Libis, Quezon City, nagulat ang lahat nang ipahayag ni Jason na willing siyang maging sperm donor, if ever na mag-decide si Aiza na mabuntis na nga.

Ipinagtapat ni Aiza noon na iniisip na rin niyang magkaanak, pero through artificial insemination. Hindi naman daw niya pinangarap na magbuntis sa natural na pamamaraan dahil very open na nga siya sa kanyang sexuality, at hindi na raw niya ma-take 'yung parang nili-link pa siya sa lalaki.

Pero bigla ring binawi ni Jason ang birong 'yon dahil, obviously, hindi pabor si Aiza sa ganitong idea. Pabirong sabi naman ni Aiza, "Okay lang kung magprisinta si Jason, pero nasa huli siya sa list ng possible donors. Ayoko kasi ng buhok niya. Masyadong makapal!"

Mukhang seryoso si Aiza sa artificial insemination para lang magkaanak, pero ang gusto raw niyang lahi ay may pagka-foreigner. Kasi nga, maliit daw siya. Ang gusto raw niya, 'yung maging anak niya ay lumaking matangkad at gorgeous talaga para raw may improvement sa lahi.

Tinanong namin si Jason kung okay ba talaga sa kanya ang ganung idea, na magdo-donate lang siya ng sperm para doon sa mga gustong magpalahi sa kanya.

"Nakatutuwa naman kung mayroong lalapit sa akin at sasabihing gusto niyang magpalahi sa akin. Siyempre, proud ako pag ganoon. Pero iisipin ko rin naman na karugtong din 'yon ng buhay ko. Weird isipin na may anak ka na, pero parang hindi sa 'yo dahil nagpalahi lang," napapailing subalit napapangiting sambit ni Jason.

Pinagmamasdan nga namin sina Jason at Aiza dahil nang lumabas sila sa tent para harapin kami ay kagigising lang nila. Nanggaling daw sila sa iisang tent, pero magkahiwalay raw sila ng kamang hinigaan. That's for the record daw.

Maski sa pagkain ay sabay sila, nagkukuwentuhan pa rin. Although, kapag inuusisa si Aiza sa posibilidad na "maging girl" talaga siya ay parang hindi na rin niya ma-imagine. Gusto lang talaga niyang magkaanak.

Four years na ang relasyon nina Aiza at Chen Sarte.

Si Jason ay aminadong nanligaw kay Maja Salvador, na katambal niya sa My Kuya's Wedding. Nag-uumpisa pa lang daw si Jason sa pag-aartista ay type na niya si Maja at niligawan niya ito.

"Kaso nga, maraming pangarap si Maja at ayokong makasagabal doon dahil lang sa panliligaw ko sa kanya, kaya tinigilan ko," sabi ni Jason.

"Mas maganda rin talaga dahil nagsusuportahan kami nang maayos dahil sa ganitong set-up. Kung mag-on lang kami, kapag may tampuhan ay tiyak na makakaapekto 'yon sa trabaho namin."

Wala raw karelasyon ngayon si Jason. Itinanggi rin ni Jason ang napabalitang relasyon nila ng leading lady niya sa Cinemalaya hit na Endo na si Ina Feleo. Lumabas man sila noon, group date daw 'yon.

http://www.pep.ph/news/14418/Aiza-Seguerra-turns-down-Jason-Abalos's-offer-to-be-her-sperm-donor

"Marami na akong naririnig na kung anu-ano, pero deadma na lang. It goes with it, e. Ako naman, sabihin na nila kung ano ang gusto nilang sabihin, basta huwag lang nilang kakantiin ang mga taong mahal sa akin. Doon lang ako magsasalita," says Aiza Seguerra (left), who is very much involved with Chen Sarte (right).

Noel Orsal (Aiza) & Enie Reyes (Chen)

Aiza Seguerra defends her girlfriend against detractors

Archie de Calma

Saturday, August 18, 2007
10:46 AM

Handa na si Aiza Seguerra sa repercussions ng pagiging open niya about her sexuality. Kumbaga, okay lang sa kanya kaysa gawin pang isyu. Pero aminado si Aiza na karamihan ay hindi nakakaintindi sa sitwasyon niya.

"Hindi ko na lang iniintindi, kasi wala naman akong sinasagasaang tao," sabi ng dating child superstar nang bisitahin ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang taping ng Ysabella.

Very open din si Aiza sa pakikipagrelasyon niya sa kapwa niya babae, si Chen Sarte. Apat na taon na raw sila sa ganoong estado, pero iniiwasan pa rin niyang basta makalkal ang tungkol dito.

"Marami na akong naririnig na kung anu-ano, pero deadma na lang. It goes with it, e. Ako naman, sabihin na nila kung ano ang gusto nilang sabihin, basta huwag lang nilang kakantiin ang mga taong mahal sa akin. Doon lang ako magsasalita," pahayag ni Aiza.

Paano tinatanggap ng parents ni Aiza ang sitwasyon niya?

"Let's just put it this way: Nirerespeto nila ang decisions ko," sabi ni Aiza. "I won't say na gusto nila kung anuman ang decision ko, pero alam nila na happy ako. Para sa kanila, masaya na sila dahil happy ako."

May mga nagpahayag pa noon na kesyo nilulustay ng girlfriend ni Aiza ang kinikita niya. Ano ang masasabi ni Aiza rito?

"That's not true," tanggi ni Aiza. "Walang pakialaman pagdating sa ganyang bagay. Nagkakaintindihan kami kaya hindi rin siya dapat ninenega ng ganyan.

"Kung anuman ang kinikita ko, pinagtatrabahuan ko 'yon. Hindi na magandang pinag-uusapan pa ang ganyang bagay, lalo kung idadamay lang nila ang mahal ko. I refuse to dignify that question."

INSPIRED. Pero walang dudang inspired si Aiza sa trabaho. Hindi man siya aktibo sa gigs, ito ay sa dahilang tinanggap niya ang mahalagang papel sa Ysabella. It inhibits her from accepting other commitments na makakasagasa sa schedule ng taping.

"At least, pahinga naman ako," sabi niya. "Kaya nga ako natsismis ng ganyan because I was working so hard before, na napapanood ako sa iba't ibang gigs. I just want to work. Ganyan naman ako, ever since noong bata pa ako, sanay na ako sa pagtatrabaho, because I love what I'm doing. Hindi na lang dahil sa pera."

Aside from Ysabella, as part of its soundtrack ay ire-record ni Aiza ang "Para Lang sa 'Yo" na composition ni Jonathan Manalo. Magsisilbi itong sub-theme song nina Ysabella (Judy Ann Santos) at Andrew (Ryan Agoncillo).

May duet din sila ni Sitti Navarro na pumasok na rin sa Ysabella to form a love angle with Aiza. Kakantahin nila ang "Bakit Ako Mahihiya?"

"Gusto ko 'yung combination namin ni Sitti, musicality-wise," sabi ni Aiza. "Kung ginagawan man kami ng intriga, it's just part of the teleserye. Pero alam ng marami kung saan ako nakatayo pagdating sa lovelife."

Kung inili-link naman si Aiza kina Jason Abalos at Derek Ramsey na kasama rin sa Ysabella, parang tumatayo raw lahat ng balahibo niya sa katawan.

"Huwag na, please! Close na ako sa kanila, lalo na kay Jason, pero hindi ko type talaga. Wala nang ganyang feeling!" natatawang sabi ni Aiza bilang pangwakas.

http://www.pep.ph/news/14457/Aiza-Seguerra-defends-her-girlfriend-against-detractors

Aiza Seguerra joins Star Records

Diminutive singer-actor Aiza Seguerra has found a new home for her singing career—Star Records!

After a long hiatus from her recording career, the acoustic gem has found renewed vigor and excitement on her singing career as she launched her new album—her first after nearly four years under the wing of Star Records!

Her album entitled Para Lang Sa’yo (Songs Inspired by Ysabella), is an excellent compilation of original songs and remakes, all made for easy listening, and encapsulates a myriad of tones that fit right into any music lover—uncomplicated, yet emotions are brimming which is a trademark of Aiza Seguerra!

Get ready for Aiza at her finest as she serenades us with songs that will be reminiscent of Ysabella, the teleserye where she also stars. She sings her own version of “Huwag Mong Iwan ang Puso,” originally sung by PDA Dream Scholar Yeng Constantino, her version of “I’ll Be There For You,” originally sung by Martin Nievera, and a surprise version of the hit ’70s ditty “Bakit Ako Mahihiya,” a hit by Didith Reyes. The talented singer and guitarist has a new offering—a slew of soon-to-be hits, some of which are “Para Lang Sa’yo,” composed by award-winning songwriter Jonathan Manalo, “Persistent Rain” by Christian Martinez and lyrics by Cynthia Roque, “Walang Sayang” by Moy Ortiz, “Mahagkan Kang Muli” by Nyoy Volante, “Kasama” by Ricky Sanchez. Aiza also composed a song in this album together with Mike Villegas.

Star Records meanwhile is pleased with this latest development. Through the years, the recording company has prided itself with its illustrious roster of talents with a string of gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards on their belts! Aiza is a welcome addition to this roster.

Grab a copy now of Para Lang Sa’yo (Songs Inspired by Ysabella), buy and experience the new Aiza Seguerra in record bars nationwide and select stores worldwide exclusive from Star Records!

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife4_oct1_2007

Ni Ryan Mark
Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Press people nakugang ni Aiza

Daghan ang nakugang sa prangka nga tubag ni Aiza Seguerra sa pangutana kung type ba niya si Sitti Navarro nga kauban niya sa teleseryeng "Ysabella" sa ABS-CBN. "Hindi, eh," tubag ni Aiza.

Tsika sa PangMasa, kun dili man gyud type ni Aiza si Sitti, okay. Pero nakugang sila sa diretsong tubag ni Aiza sanglit kasagaran sa mga mitambong sa presscon alang sa "Ysabella" wala magdahom nga ingon niadto ka direkta ang gahot sa kanhi child star.

Maayo na lang kay wala si Sitti niadtong tungora.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Showbiz&p=51&type=2&sec=144&aid=20071001124

October 02, 2007 05:36 PM Tuesday

Aiza karay-karay ang gf sa press con

By: Nitz Miralles

Present sa presscon ng Chapter 3 ng Ysabella ang girlfriend ni Aiza Seguerra na si Chen Sarte, patunay na sila pa rin at mali ang tsismis na break na ang dalawa.

In fairness, hindi umeksena ang dalaga at nakita lang ng press on her way to the restroom.

Mahaba pa ang tatakbuhin ng Ysabella at kahit si Aiza, hindi alam kung ano ang mangyayari kay Alex (her character).

Sana lang, ’di ma-offend si Sitti sa sagot nitong “hindi ko lang talaga siya type, pero mabait ’yun” nang tanungin kung magkakagusto siya rito.

Ipinaalam din nitong may repeat ang play niyang Avenue Q sa RCBC Plaza from December 14-23.         Kasama rin siya sa Enteng Kabisote, kaya masaya ang career at lovelife ni Aiza.

People's Tonight

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-10-02&sec=3&aid=33503

 Timing
Rowena Agilada

Bisi-bisihan

Kasama pa rin si Aiza Seguerra sa "Enteng Kabisote 5," entry sa Metro Manila Film Festival bilang anak ni Vic Sotto. Nanghihinayang lang na iniklian ang exposure niya dahil sa kanyang tight schedule.

Aniya, panay-panay ang taping niya ng "Ysabella" ngayong nasa third chapter na ito. Hindi naman daw siya pwedeng mag-absent sa taping dahil ayaw niyang maging cause of delay sa co-workers sa naturang teleserye ng ABS-CBN.

Ngaragan ang taping na minsan ay inuumaga kaya nahihirapan siyang mag-report sa shooting ng "EK." Besides, busy rin siya sa promotion ng bago niyang album, "Para Lang sa ’Yo" under Star Records na ang mga kanta’y inspired sa "Ysabella."

http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=33808

Aiza Seguerra: Focused on artistry and not in chasing another hit song



By WALDEN SADIRI

Who wouldn’t want a hit song?

Almost all recording artists, whether new or old, dream of their hit song. Even if they already had hit songs, the chase for another one has always been their goal.

That’s not the case though with Aiza Seguerra. After her hit song "Pagdating Ng Panahon," the 24-year-old singer expresses that she is not looking for another "Pagdating Ng Panahon" type of a hit song. For her, every song she records has its own character and potential.

"I don’t search anymore for the next ‘Pagdating Ng Panahon’ because feeling ko kapag pinilit kong hanap-hanapin yun I’ll be sacrificing my growth as a musician...I think mas importante rin instead of a hit yung growth mo as an artist," she quipped.

She added that if she would always think of what her fans and recording label want everytime she records a song, then she’d be in the losing end.

"We should always meet halfway and dapat okay din sa akin. Naniniwala rin ako na okay magka-hit and hopefully yung audience ko nang nagsimula yung ‘Pagdating Ng Panahon’ kasama ko pa rin sila hanggang ngayon," wished the singer.

Her latest magnum opus is under Star Records entitled "Para Lang Sa ‘Yo: Songs Inspired by Ysabella." It contains 10 cuts with two bonus tracks, the full version of "Para Lang Sa ‘Yo" and the acoustic instrumental version of the same song. Her latest CD also contains the music video of the songs "Para Lang Sa ‘Yo" and "Walang Sayang."

The songs in her CD aside from "Para Lang Sa ‘Yo" and "Walang Sayang" are "Sana Di Lang Puro Sana," "I’ll Be There For You," "Sa ‘Yo Lamang," "Kasama," "Persistent Rain," "Mahagkan Kang Huli," "Huwag Mong Iwan Ang Puso" and the remake of "Bakit Ako Mahihiya" and one or more of them is a potential hit song.

"Maganda kasi yung mga laman ng album. Actually every song has its own story. Yung iba kinanta ko sa ‘Ysabella’ plus yung iba commissioned. This album is what ‘Ysabella’ is all about. Like may song kami ni Ate Juday and may songs para sa bawat character or story. It’s kind of a soundtrack but I guess kahit hindi ka nanunuod ng ‘Ysabella’ you’ll still get what it is about and magugustuhan as an album," she explained.

album. Actually every song has its own story. Yung iba kinanta ko sa ‘Ysabella’ plus yung iba commissioned. This album is what ‘Ysabella’ is all about. Like may song kami ni Ate Juday and may songs para sa bawat character or story. It’s kind of a soundtrack but I guess kahit hindi ka nanunuod ng ‘Ysabella’ you’ll still get what it is about and magugustuhan as an album," she explained.

According to her, "Ysabella" (now in its third chapter) was the reason she was offered an album by Star Records. Her character in the teleserye is an aspiring recording artist who keeps on singing and is then offered an album deal. And in real life, she was offered too a per album contract.

Her last album was four years ago. Though she has received offers from different record labels, they fizzled out. She was confident that Star Records was serious after they immediately had another meeting after their exploratory talks only days after.

"Nag-aantay din ako ng tamang panahon at oras...naisip ng Star na since marami naman akong kinakanta doon bigyan akong album ako naman pumayag na rin kasi it’s a nice idea. Siguro na miss ko na rin," she related.

Star na since marami naman akong kinakanta doon bigyan akong album ako naman pumayag na rin kasi it’s a nice idea. Siguro na miss ko na rin," she related.

Compared to her past albums from Vicor Music, "Para Lang Sa ‘Yo" is also the album she made in the shortest time. After their talks in July, she recorded in August and released it last September. She attributed it to the immediate availability of songs for her to sing.

Among her favorite cuts in her album are "Huwag Mong Iwan Ang Puso" which is the theme song of "Ysabella," "Sa Yo Lamang" and "I’ll Be There For You."

"Gusto ko na noon pa. It simply means na kahit anong mangyari nandyan ka lang lagi and ‘Sa Yo Lamang’ means na inaalay mo ang puso mo sa isang tao lang. In farness makaka-relate ka sa lahat," smiled Aiza.

It simply means na kahit anong mangyari nandyan ka lang lagi and ‘Sa Yo Lamang’ means na inaalay mo ang puso mo sa isang tao lang. In farness makaka-relate ka sa lahat," smiled Aiza.

Though she and her girlfriend has a special song in the album, listening to all the songs sounded that every cut holds a special meaning to her. And the album sounds like a venue for Aiza to pour out all her heartaches.

"Bawat kanta dapat kasi ma feel mo so it helps din na marami kang pinagdaanan sa buhay para malaman mo rin kung anong atake mo sa bawat kanta," she remarked.

feel mo so it helps din na marami kang pinagdaanan sa buhay para malaman mo rin kung anong atake mo sa bawat kanta," she remarked.

Feeling her songs is also her style when she renders them. She sings them with so much emotions that you would feel the song is her life’s story.

"When I sing iniisip ko yung kanta, what its lyrics is about and its message...that’s the reason my eyes are always closed when I sing. Kasi kapag nakakita ako ng tao na feel ko na nag pe-perform ako and ayaw ko. I don’t like my performance to be based on the reactions of the people...habang ginagawa ko yun ayaw ko, zone out sarili ko," revealed Aiza.

Aiza also has her own composition in the album entitled "Sana Di Lang Puro Sana." But as a songwriter, she doesn’t see herself composing nor coming out with an album with all of her compositions.

"Hindi pa ako ganung ka-confident with my writing skills. Sana kapag medyo na hone ko na yung pagsusulat na yan na tipong makagawa ako ng kanta para sa akin at ibang mga singers pa. I would like that someday," she said.

confident with my writing skills. Sana kapag medyo na hone ko na yung pagsusulat na yan na tipong makagawa ako ng kanta para sa akin at ibang mga singers pa. I would like that someday," she said.

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20071005104855.html

Rey Pumaloy

Nagsasalita na nang patapos si Aiza Seguerra na malabo siyang magpakasal sa kapwa babae. Sabi ni Aiza, kapag napag-uusapan daw nila ito ng kanyang special friend ngayon, kinikilabutan daw siya.

Sabi ni Aiza, respeto na lang daw sa kanilang pamilya, kaya hindi nila gusto ang ganu`ng drama.

Anyway, bagamat madalas naming nakikita si Aiza na kasama ang kanyang special friend, hindi mo naman siya mapagkukuwento tungkol dito.

"Masaya ako. Kuntento ako. We’re comfortable with each other. Mahal ko siya at masaya kami.

"Ang parents niya kilala ako at ang parents ko kilala siya. Minsan nagkakasama kami, nagkikita-kita. Okey na kami sa ganun, kaya huwag na lang `yung kasal-kasal na `yan," sabi pa rin ni Aiza.

Siyanga pala, ipinagbibili ni Aiza ang bahay niya sa Cubao. Hindi po dahil naghihirap na siya, kundi dahil masyado na raw malaki ang bahay na `yon para sa kanila.

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/oct0707/main.htm
 

BUZZSTATION

Edgar Cruz

10/09/2007

Aiza Seguerra reinvents acoustic songs

Just as Bossa Nova has remained with Sitti’s salvo, it looks like Aiza Seguerra is doing the same with acoustic music. In her first Star Records release, Para Lang Sa ‘Yo, as produced by Jonathan Manalo featuring songs inspired by the hit teleserye Ysabella, Aiza takes another trip to the guitar-driven genre that not only makes the heart sing, but puts it in romance mode. She seems to have taken her blockbuster song “Pagdating ng Panahon” and used it as a model for this CD’s collection of mellow and heartfelt songs. Every song is hit-quality and listening is a breeze. Aiza, with her collaborators, takes her music notches higher with a sincerity only found in artists true to their art. She is successful in reinventing acoustic music by putting a faint classic inflection to it.

The title track “Para Lang Sa ‘Yo” has four versions, namely, music video and acoustic version plus the bonus full version and acoustic instrumental, exploring the song’s possibilities to the fullest. “Sana Di Puro Lang Sana” is an upbeat version of the stylistic Seguerra sound. This is explored further in “Sa ‘Yo Lamang,” “Walang Sayang,” “Kasama” and “Wag Mong Iiwan ang Puso.” Starting with an embellished opening, “I’ll Be There For You” is a minimalist rendition of this Martin Nievera/Louie Ocampo composition. The soft orchestral arrangement gives it an endearing classic/pop quality. “Persistent Rain,” words by Cynthia Roque, uses rain as metaphor for the tears shed through living and loving. She takes Didith Reyes’ signature song “Bakit Ako Mahihiya (Interlude)” and makes it her own.

http://tribune.net.ph/life/20071009lif4.html

Let the music play
By Philip Cu-Unjieng
Sunday, October 14, 2007

The three new CDs featured today are by artists whose names have been “on the radar” for several years now. Luke Mejares first came to our notice as the lead vocalist of South Border (Mark II); while Natalie Imbruglia was the waif-like Australian songstress we all fell in love with in 1997. And if the name Aiza Seguerra conjures up the image of a moptop moppet who horsed around with Tito Vic and  Joey, and ruled the noontime airwaves more than a decade ago, expect a very pleasant surprise as she reinvents herself as a formidable acoustic artist.

Para Lang Sa Yo: Aiza Seguerra (Star Records). This is a collection of songs inspired by the teleserye Ysabella, and I may not be a nightly viewer of the TV show, but am just happy the CD came to life. I caught Aiza, acoustic guitar in hand, singing Someone To Watch Over Me on Eat, Bulaga! a few years back, and felt she was a major talent who just wasn’t getting the right notices as a singer/songwriter. Hopefully, the CD will go some way in rectifying that. There’s a cover of a Martin Nievera/Louie Ocampo standard, and a number of thoughtfully selected Tagalog ballads. In fact, if I have one reservation, it would be that the CD is, too, ballad-driven and doesn’t exhibit her wonderful choice of rearranged covers that you’ll discover if you catch her live act. Hers is a voice we describe as “ang lamig” in a good way.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Entertainment&p=49&type=2&sec=31&aid=20071013157

October 23, 2007 04:14 PM Tuesday

Concert ni Aiza may repeat ngayong gabi

By: Raymund Vargas

GALA

Ang pagkanta at pagtugtog ng kanyang gitara ang pinakamalapit ngayon sa puso ng dating child star na si Aiza Seguerra.

Dito sa kanyang mga awitin ay naipapakita niya ang kanyang damdamin bukod pa sa kanyang pag arte.

Mula ng pasikatin niya ang kantang  Pagdating ng Panahon  ay naging suki na siya ng mga sing-along bars.

Nagsimula siya sa D’ Library na noon ay nasa Adriatico at mula noon ay naging paborito na rin siya sa mga comedy bars para mapakinggan ang kanyang acoustic music.

Kaya nga binansagan siya ni Andrew “Mamu” de Real na  Acoustic Diva.

Mula sa matagumpay na  Aiza Seguerra: Unplugged  noong nakaraang Oct.16 ay magkakaroon ito ng repeat  ngayong gabi , Oct. 23 kung saan aawitin niya ang mga luma niyang kanta plus ang mga kanta niya sa  ABS-CBN Primetime Bida  teleserye na Ysabella”

People's Taliba

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-10-23&sec=3&aid=36040

Aiza parating binabantayan ng dyowa
SANGA-SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio
Saturday, October 27, 2007

Nagtataka si Sitti kung bakit nali-link sila ni Aiza Seguerra eh merong girlfriend si Aiza na palaging nasa set ng Ysabella na kung saan ay pareho silang (ni Sitti) nasa cast.

Sinabi rin ng Bossa Nova Diva na never silang lumabas ni Aiza pero kung may time at kung break ng taping nila ay kundi sila nagkukwentuhan ay nagdya-jamming sila. Bukod dito taken na rin si Sitti. Meron itong non-showbiz boyfriend at mag-iisang taon na silang nagdi-date.

 Itinanggi rin nito yung tsismis na niligawan siya ni Victor Neri. Totoo, nanood ito sa isa niyang con­cert pero ang kasama nito ang fan ni Sitti.

 Samantala, bukod sa pagiging franchisee ng Fruitas, isang beverage cart business na matatagpuan sa Shopwise Alabang , endorser din si Sitti ng cart brands ng Lush Group, gumagawa ng mga healthy natural drinks under the brand names of Fruitas, Buco ni Fruitas at The Mango Farm.

 Parang ginawa para sa Fruitas ang 2nd album ni Sitti na Sitti My Bossa Nova. Ang ilan sa 18 kanta dito ay para inuming ginagawa ng Fruitas, tulad ng  Smooth Operator na nagpapaalala ng Summer Smoothie, isang blend ng apple, mango, banana at melon, ang Two Become One ay parang apple at mango at ang Tayo'y Mag Samba ay parang buko drink.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Showbiz&p=50&type=2&sec=58&aid=20071026137

Timing
Aiza, pare na ni Vic
Rowena Agilada

NOON pa pala nahalata ni Vic Sotto na t-bird (as in tomboy) si Aiza Seguerra. Nasa "Eat Bulaga" pa lang ito’y napansin na nilang iba ang sexual preference ni Aiza. Kapag tinatanong daw nila ito kung sino ang crush, puro babae ang sinasabi ni Aiza kaya nagduda na sila sa gender nito.

"Pare na siya ngayon. Dabarkads na kami," ani Vic. Kasama pa rin si Aiza sa "Enteng Kabisote 4 (The Beginning of a Legend)" kung saan anak siya ni Vic. Iniklian na lang ang role ni Aiza dahil nagkaroon ng conflict sa kanyang schedule. Pinalabas na nag-Japan siya at nag-japayuki na.

Bukod kasi sa taping ng "Ysabella," may stage play pa si Aiza at nagkaroon siya ng series of shows sa States at Canada. Sa "EK4," ipakikita ’yung mga eksena when Aiza was about 3-and-a-half years old. Runner-up siya noon sa "Little Miss Philippines" ng "Eat Bulaga" kung saan na-ging mainstay siya at pinauso ang Aiza walk. ’Yung lakad-bibe, remember?

http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=34593

A star-studded weekend at SM City Taytay

A star-studded weekend at SM City Taytay

11/09/2007

When SM City Taytay opens its doors to the public today, it will not only bring great shopping and leisure fun, but also the great entertainment.

The excitement begins early on opening day popular young love team Kim Chiu and Gerald aAnderson visit the mall at 11 a.m. Later in the day, multi-awarded actor Dennis Trillo and pretty upcoming star Nadine Samonte will thrill shoppers when they perform at 4 p.m. All performances will take place at the SM City Taytay Events Center in Building A.

Saturday, Nov. 10, rocks at 11 a.m., as the Bloomfiekls perform blasts from the past, upbeat classics, and some of their up and coming singles including Ale and Never Let her Slip Away. The beat goes mellow in the afternoon as ballandeer-actress Aiza Seguera serenades mallgoers with her soothing love songs at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 11. is Family Day with entertainment for everyone. PBB Season 1 heartthrob Sam Milby goes acoustic at 11 a.m., while MYMP will perform their multi-platinum hits at 4 p.m.

More stars will perform the following weekend: international R&B performer Billy Crawford on Nov. 15; systematic and synchronized band Slapshock on Nov. 16; and upcoming kiddie pop band Sugarpop on Nov. 17.

Other great entertainers going east of the Metro: pop rocker Champagne goes back to back with jazzanova performer Joaqui on Nov. 18, while sultry songstress Jaya will wow audiences with her soulful songs on Nov. 24.

Don’t miss these star-studded performances at SM City Taytay!

http://tribune.net.ph/life/20071109lif7.html

A rocking weekend

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WHEN SM City Taytay opens its doors to the public today, November 9, it won’t only bring great shopping and leisure fun, but also great entertainment SM malls have been known for.

The excitement begins early on opening day when popular young love team Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson visit the mall at 11 a.m. Later in the day, multi awarded actor Dennis Trillo and pretty upcoming star Nadine Samonte will thrill shoppers when they perform at 4 p.m. All performances will take place at the SM City Taytay Events Center in Building A.

Bloomfields performs upbeat classics, and some of their up and coming singles including "Ale" and "Never Let Her Slip Away" tomorrow, 11 a.m. The best goes mellow in the afternoon as balladeer and actress Aiza Seguerra serenades mall goers with her soothing love songs at 4 p.m.

Sunday, November 11 is Family Day with entertainment for everyone. PBB Season 1 hearth throb Sam Milby goes acoustic at 11 a.m., while MYMP will perform their multi platinum hits at 4 p.m.

More stars will perform the following weekend: international R&B performer Billy Crawford on November 15; systematic and synchronized band Slapshock on November 16; and upcoming kiddie pop band Sugarpop on November 17.

Other great entertainers going east of the Metro: pop rocker Champagne goes back to back with jazzanova performer Joaqui on November 18; while sultry songstress Jaya will wow audiences with her soulful songs on November 24.

Don’t miss these star-studded performances at SM City Taytay!

http://www.malaya.com.ph/nov09/ente3.htm