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Wala pang Christmas album si Sarah Geronimo. Pero nagkaroon siya ng pagkakataong mag-record ng isang Christmas song.

Bago mag-Pasko, it will be heard sa radio at telebisyon. Ang kantang Ang Bango ng Pasko ay gawa nina Mike Villegas at Chi Datu. Na-commission sila ng Uniliver na gumawa ng pamaskong awit para kay Sarah.

Na-launch ang Christmas song ng Surf noong Miyerkules at dumalo ang almost 100 guests from media. Si Bernadette Sembrano ang host ng programa kung saan kinanta ni Sarah ang kanta.

"Sobrang nasiyahan po ako sa pag-record ng Christmas song na ito," sabi niya. "Kasi po, dream kong magkaroon ng Christmas song na tutugtugin sa radyo at TV mula pa nung bata pa lang ako."

Ang kanta ay theme song ng promo nilang Gift Love on Christmas, Isang Milyong Pamaskong Handog ng Surf. Ang final raffle nito ay magiging Paskoncert sa Pasiklab (Philcoa, Q.C.).

Ang winner ay makatatanggap ng P1M at magdo-donate din sila ng P1M sa S.O.S. Village para sa mga bata.

Nakausap namin ang Chairman ng Uniliver, si Howard Belton na taga-UK. Sinabi niya na hindi lang pinakamahaba ang Christmas season natin sa buong mundo.

"Christmas here has more love, intensity and family participation," sabi niya. "So I am enjoying my Christmas here though the years."

http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/oct1505/main.htm

By Nitz Miralles
People's Tonight

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Kinanta ni Sarah Geronimo ang theme song ng Christmas campaign ng Surf na tinawag na Gift Love on Christmas, Isang Milyong Pamaskong Handog ng Surf. Komposisyon ng magaling na musikerong si Mike Villegas at lyrics ni Chi Datu ang kantang bagay na bagay sa Kapaskuhan.

Mas pinalaki ang third year Christmas campaign ng Surf Christmas raffle promo.

Bibigyan ng chance ang consumers na makapagbahagi nang nangangailangan sa Kapaskuhan bukod sa pagkakataong manalo ng P1 milyon. Ang pagsali sa raffle promo ay may katumbas na regalo sa mga batang nasa pangangalaga ng S.O.S. Children's Village.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=1&s...ay=16&year=2005

The many sides of Sarah Geronimo in her major concert




Brimming with talent and oozing with charm, Sarah Geronimo is undoubtedly one of the most promising young stars today. Even with just three years of Pop Stardom under her belt, she has received numerous accolades and has taken part of countless concerts both here and abroad. The most recent of which was no less than her first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum.


Dubbed as "The Other Side," Sarah’s very successful concert showcased the various facets of her personality. She’s an old soul who can sing Celine Dion’s "If I Could" and Mariah Carey’s "Through the Rain" with such emotion. She’s an 80’s baby who can moonwalk to "Billie Jean" alaMichael Jackson. She’s a budding belter who can hit the high notes of Whitney Houston’s "The Greatest Love of All" with Songbird - Regine Velasquez. She’s a young vixen who can croon and shimmy ala-Thalia. And yet she remains to be a child at heart who admits that she loves Jollibee and proves this by dancing with the bee himself to the tune of her pop hit "Sa Iyo."

The jam-packed concert is the absolute proof that the Pop Princess has indeed come a long way from her humble beginnings. These days, she is a multi-awarded recording artist, a versatile actress and an engaging host. And now, she can add concert queen in-the-making to her growing list of achievements. This is why her Jollibee family is behind her all the way, believing in her exceptional talent and supporting her many endeavors.

"We’ve always believed that Sarah is capable of great things and that she is able to bring happiness to so many people by sharing her wonderful voice. Her Jollibee family couldn’t be any prouder of Sarah now that she just pulled off her first major concert at no less than the Big Dome," said Ms. Carol Estacio, Jollibee Marketing Manager.

With her wit, charisma and undeniable talent, Sarah Geronimo is bound to conquer more hearts and captivate bigger audiences. Because like a beautiful diamond, there are more sides to this precious gem that the world has yet to see.

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2005101646841.html

TAKE FIVE
Christmas becomes Sarah

First posted 09:32pm (Mla time) Oct 15, 2005
By Bayani San Diego Jr.
Inquirer News Service


SARAH Geronimo: Kids look up to her


Editor's Note: Published on page A2-1 of the October 16, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.


CHRISTMAS STARTED EARLY FOR singing champion Sarah Geronimo.

A long-cherished wish was fulfilled recently when her first solo concert, “The Other Side,” at the Araneta Coliseum turned out to be an SRO event—despite malfunctioning air-conditioners.

Another dream-come-true is her hosting gig on ABS-CBN’s “Little Big Star,” where she acts as big sister to the young contestants. After all, she was just like them before she hit it big on “Star for a Night.”

Sarah pushes the wish-fulfillment streak via “Gift Love on Christmas: Isang Milyong Pamaskong Handog ng Surf,” the jingle of which, “Ang Bango ng Pasko,” she has recorded for the corporate sponsor, Unilever.

The project is a unique raffle that allows consumers to win P1 million and the chance to contribute to SOS Children’s Village.

Says Howard D. Belton, Unilever chair and chief executive officer of Unilever: “Christmas is for the young. But what about the poor kids who don’t get any Christmas gifts?” chose Sarah to be the voice of its Christmas campaign because she is a positive role model, says Benjie Yap, marketing manager. “Kids look up to her.”

Agrees Darlene Chiong, senior brand manager, “Aside from her youthful exuberance, her life story is inspiring.”

What convinced you to sign on?

I’ve always dreamed of recording my own original Christmas song. I used to sing Christmas songs with my father [Delfin]… and go caroling with other neighborhood kids. Now, through this song, I also get to help orphans. It’s a great feeling. I didn’t even have to do much. I just sang.

Christmas must be your favorite time of the year.

Yes! It’s the season for sharing and loving.

Have you met the kids at SOS?

We rehearsed the song a while back [for the project’s launch]. Some of them had stage fright; I told them to just smile! I’d like to have more bonding sessions with them.

Do you identify with the young contestants on “Little Big Star?"

I see myself in the little things they do before the competition—like covering their necks with hankies and avoiding cold drinks.

Do you give them tips?

I remind them not to talk too much before a show and not to give their all during rehearsals. Pag birit agad (if they hit the high notes right away), their voice could get hoarse.

How did you feel when you were being pitted against Regine Velasquez [who hosted “Star for a Night” and now hosts “Pinoy Pop Superstar”]?

Some people said Miss Reg was mad at me. [When] she guested in my Araneta concert, I asked her about it. She said I shouldn’t listen to intrigues, and that I shouldn’t worry because she herself was “deaf” to those.

What was that first Araneta concert like?

I couldn’t sleep the night before. I didn’t expect such a big turnout. I sang “Ang Bango ng Pasko” for the first time there. I like singing it live because it’s not a birit song, and it has a beautiful message. At least, that was one quiet moment in the concert. Funny thing was, the air-conditioning had conked out. But after the Christmas song, it suddenly came back on. “Ang Bango ng Pasko” will be part of my live concert CD and will also be the carrier song of an all-star Christmas compilation Unilever is doing with Viva Records. I’ll also sing it in Surf’s “Paskoncert sa Pasiklab” in Philcoa on Dec. 17.

http://news.inq7.net/entertainment/index.p...&story_id=53470

of course coz shes sikat

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"Every day you may make progress.
Every step may be fruitful
Yet there will stretch out before you an
ever-lengthening, ever-ascending,
ever-improving path
You know you will never get to the
end of the journey
But this, so far from discouraging,
only adds to the joy and glory of the climb"

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ASTIG!!!

Saturday, October 08, 2005
Sarah Geronimo in concert

After her very successful concert in Manila at the Araneta Coliseum, Sarah will stage in a second concert here in Cebu on October 15 at the Waterfront Hotel Lahug.

Dubbed as The Other Side, this concert will showcase the other side of this popular young artist, who is an inspiration and role model for other young people who dare to dream big, just like she has.

This concert will give Sarah’s Cebuano fans the chance to finally see her perform her hit songs like Forever’s Not Enough, Can This Be Love, and I Wanna Love Is, live and up close. The concert will feature Mark Bautista and Piolo Pascual plus homegrown talent, Raffi Quijano.

Tickets to the October 15 concert are now available at SM Customer Care, Video City outlets and Waterfront Hotel. They are priced at P1,200, P1,000, P700 and P400.

So go ahead, come and watch the biggest star shine on the biggest night of her life. Get your tickets now! Text SARAH to 291, exclusive to Talk ‘n Text and Smart Subscribers.


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2005/...n.concert..html

Sarah loves Guess

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Sarah Geronimo has always been a lover of Guess. Her mom bought her a Guess bag in her favorite color – pink – which she totes around in her shows, TV guestings and other commitments. The top clothing brand brings out the youthfulness in her, making Sarah even more appealing to fans who copy her every move and even fashion style.

No wonder Guess gladly sponsored Sarah’s sold-out first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum recently. Sarah mounted the stage in a pair of Guess jeans jazzed up with sequins by Rajo Laurel himself. She wore a white Guess T-shirt for the rousing finale number.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct17/ente2.htm

ang ganda ng littlebigstar

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Sarah soon to meet her match



A LITTLE BIT
By Remy Umerez
People's Journal

BY next week, a beautiful voice from a 15-year-old IS student will fill the air as top radio stations play her carrier single "Something Like That." What a captivating voice and you will gasp and wonder whether she is only 15 as Ivory Music claims.

Her name is Kim Flores and how she landed at Ivory Music (and not with Star Records which her manager Boy Abunda has access to) is another tale to tell.

Abunda's original plan is for Kim to join one of these singing tilts much like Sarah Geronimo for the masa consumption since she is totally unknown. But Kim won't pass because she is underage.

For not joining any contest comes as a blessing in disguise, observes a record man who believes that the birit days doesn't sit well with the listening public anymore. In short, "hindi na bumebenta ng birit ngayon."

He further observes that only Sarah has the staying power because she is the original champion. Also, Sarah charms everyone with her simplicity and wonderful PR.

When the late Rio Diaz produced an album of inspirational songs, one of the featured voices belongs to Kim who must be 14 then. When Ivory Music executives heard it, thus began the long negotiations between Abunda and Ivory. It was like a courtship where in the end, Abunda finally said yes.

A showstopper in the CD is Kim's versions of "Fantasy." It has an intro like no other where Kim displays just how powerful the range of her voice can go and the result is a listening experience that will leave you stunned for a couple of minutes. We try to imagine the song in a full production number and we bet it will be a sensation.

Kim can be what the lyrics of the song dictates her to be: wistful, loving, longing and she is only 15.

She can make birit if she chooses to but Kim is not about to compete with Sarah or Rachelle Ann Go.

She is here to make her own mark and her debut album reveals it so.

But showbusiness being what it is — controversial and full of intrigues— will find a way to make it appear that Kim is the biggest threat Sarah has to face.

Ogie's greatest hits

For lovers all over, Ogie Alcasid's "Ikaw Lamang" (the movie theme of "Dubai") has become their national anthem. It was sung by Gary Valenciano but Ogie renders his own version featured in "Ogie's Greatest Hits" album, a collection of (what else?), his biggest hits. Some of Ogie's best love songs are "Kailangan Kita," "Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka" plus "Hanggang Ngayon," a duet with Regine Velasquez.

The CD contains his greatest hits during his stay with Viva which is releasing the album.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005
6:02:15 PM

Sarah’s early Christmas gift

By Gabby Libarios

In the mad, mad world of show business, where every player is as opportunistic as the next politician, very often do you encounter individuals who put principle before expedience.

One such person is pop singing sensation Sarah Geronimo, a young girl with a big talent and a bigger heart.

Since that golden moment at the Araneta Coliseum when Sarah was declared the first ever winner of Star of the Night in 2002, manna from heaven has been falling down on her in sheets, the most recent of which is her highly successful, pack-to-the-rafters concert at the Big Dome last Sept. 30.

So the teen princess, who now has her own show on ABS-CBN called Little Big Star, strongly feels that it is just right to give something back to society as a sign of her overflowing gratitude.

And Unilever Philippines has the right fit for her.

To highlight detergent brand Surf’s ongoing raffle promo “Gift Love on Christmas: Isang Milyong Pamaskong Handog ng Surf,” the corporation has tapped Sarah to sing “Ang Bango ng Pasko.”

“I was really happy and excited when I found out that I was going to record a Christmas song,” says Sarah, whose dream is to have a Christmas song she can call her own. “It has been my dream since I was a child.”

Composed by Mike Villegas and written by Chit Datu, this Filipino Christmas song is redolent of hope, love, and the general lighthearted feeling of the holidays.

According to senior brand manager Darlene Chiong, Sarah is the perfect choice for this new project. “There are lots of singers that we thought of, but it was really Sarah Geronimo who stood out from the rest. She was our choice from the beginning.”

Villegas, the composer commissioned by Unilever for the song, feels the same sentiment. “Young and vibrant, Sarah embodies the youthful spirit of Christmas,” he says. “Christmas is the season of giving. Especially for the less fortunate kids, the holidays bring warmth and hope for a better life. If ever we forget what Christmas is about, all we need is to take a look at the children around, especially those in need.”

Initially, this venture was hatched as part of Unilever’s yearly gift-giving activity for cause-oriented groups and other foundations. “We thought of this project because we wanted to multiply our aid by thousands,” says marketing manager Benjie Yap. “And we wanted our loyal customers to part of the giving as well. The more entries they send, the more donation goes to our beneficiary.” On top of this, an early Christmas gift of P1M awaits the lucky winner of the raffle.

Surf’s ongoing raffle promo is solely for the benefit of SOS Children’s Village, an international child care agency, which has been providing long-term residential-type child care program, including free education, for less fortunate kids since 1967. At present, the foundation houses 800 youth in seven children’s villages in the country: Lipa, Tacloban, Calbayog, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Alabang.

Aside from the P1M financial aid to SOS, Chiong notes, Surf has committed to donating additional P10,000 for every P100,000 entries from the promo. “The nice thing about the promo is each consumer has the chance to contribute without shelling out any extra money. The entries are their means to help,” continues Chiong.

The promo mechanics are quite simple. “All that’s required is for entries to be accompanied by wrappers of any Surf variant. Place these wrappers along with a piece of paper, with your name, address, telephone, and signature in a white legal-size envelope with the promo title,” Chiong explains. “Drop entries in drop boxes at selected supermarkets, groceries, and public markets nationwide. Entries may be also be sent to Unilever Philippines, 1351 UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila until Dec. 3.”

Gift Love promotion culminates on Dec. 17 at the Paskong Pasiklab in Philcoa, Quezon City, where Sarah, together with other special guests, spearheads a free concert called Paskoncert sa Pasiklab. Announcement of the P1M winner will also take place during the event.

“I am really happy that they (Unilever) gave me this opportunity,” beams Sarah. “For this rare chance, I can inspire and bring meaning to the most wonderful and special event of the year.”

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=g...fe03_oct18_2005

Sarah soon to meet her match


A LITTLE BIT
By Remy Umerez
People's Journal



BY next week, a beautiful voice from a 15-year-old IS student will fill the air as top radio stations play her carrier single "Something Like That." What a captivating voice and you will gasp and wonder whether she is only 15 as Ivory Music claims.

Her name is Kim Flores and how she landed at Ivory Music (and not with Star Records which her manager Boy Abunda has access to) is another tale to tell.

Abunda's original plan is for Kim to join one of these singing tilts much like Sarah Geronimo for the masa consumption since she is totally unknown. But Kim won't pass because she is underage.

For not joining any contest comes as a blessing in disguise, observes a record man who believes that the birit days doesn't sit well with the listening public anymore. In short, "hindi na bumebenta ng birit ngayon."

He further observes that only Sarah has the staying power because she is the original champion. Also, Sarah charms everyone with her simplicity and wonderful PR.

When the late Rio Diaz produced an album of inspirational songs, one of the featured voices belongs to Kim who must be 14 then. When Ivory Music executives heard it, thus began the long negotiations between Abunda and Ivory. It was like a courtship where in the end, Abunda finally said yes.

A showstopper in the CD is Kim's versions of "Fantasy." It has an intro like no other where Kim displays just how powerful the range of her voice can go and the result is a listening experience that will leave you stunned for a couple of minutes. We try to imagine the song in a full production number and we bet it will be a sensation.

Kim can be what the lyrics of the song dictates her to be: wistful, loving, longing and she is only 15.

She can make birit if she chooses to but Kim is not about to compete with Sarah or Rachelle Ann Go.

She is here to make her own mark and her debut album reveals it so.

But showbusiness being what it is — controversial and full of intrigues— will find a way to make it appear that Kim is the biggest threat Sarah has to face.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=2&s...ay=18&year=2005

go ate S.G!!!

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Mantra Magick 2 rock!
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i love how sarah sings!!! galing nya!

Sa wakas, may Christmas song na si Sarah Geronimo!

Abante Tonite
by Alfie Lorenzo
18Oct05

DREAM ni Sarah Geronimo ang magkaroon ng sariling Christmas song. Sabi nga niya, bata pa lang siya ay nananaginip na siya na magkakaroon siya ng sariling kanta na Pamasko.

"Sobrang nasiyahan po ako nung malaman ko na magre-record ako ng Christmas song. Kasi po dream ko po talaga na magkaroon ng Christmas song mula pa nu’ng bata ako.

"Natupad na nga ang pangarap kong magkaroon ng sarili kong Christmas song. Higit pa roon, alam kong makakatulong ako sa ibang nangangailangan, katulad ng S.O.S. Children’s Village," say ni Sarah.

Ayon pa kay Sarah, nag sisimula pa lang siyang kumanta, natutunan na agad niya ang awit na Pasko Na Naman. Well, kahit na sino namang bata, alam ang kantang ito, dahil ito ang kinakanta nila kapag nagka-caroling sila.

"Mahilig din po akong mag-caroling noong bata ako. Ngayong 17 na ako, patuloy pa rin akong kakanta para haranahin ang mga friends and fans ko.

"Totoo po na ang Bango ng Pasko ay walang katumbas. Hindi ito kumukupas, parang damit na palaging bago, walang mantsa at kayputi. Ito ang simpleng mensahe ng pamaskong handog, ang pagmamahalan, pagsasama-sama at pagbibigayan ng pamilya," sabi pa rin ni Sarah, na ang nagbanggit pa ng ibang mga linya sa kanta niya.

Siyanga pala, ang Christmas song ni Sarah na Ang Bango ng Pasko ay kinumisyon ng Surf bilang theme song ng promo na pinamagatang Gift Love on Christmas, Isang Milyong Pamaskong Handog ng Surf.

Gaya ng isinasaad ng promo slogan na Namigay Ka Na Ng Regalo, Pwede Ka Pang Maging Milyonaryo! itong Surf Christmas raffle promo ay naglalayong bigyan ng pagkakataon ang lahat na makapagbahagi sa mga nangangailangan ngayong Pasko bukod pa sa pagkakataong manalo ng isang milyong piso.

"Nangako na ang Surf ng isang milyong pisong donasyon sa S.O.S. Children’s Village.

"Bukod dito, tatapatan pa ng Suft ng P10,000.00 na karagdagang donasyon ang bawat 100,000 entries na makokolekta mula sa promo. Nangangahulugan ito na ang bawat consumer na sasali sa Surf raffle promo ay makakatulong sa mga kabataang nasa pangangalaga ng S.O.S Children’s Village nang walang karagdagang gastos sa kanilang panig. Tanging ang kanilang entries lamang ang kailangan. Kaya sa mas maraming entries ay mas malaki ang maihahandog nating tulong sa S.O.S. Children’s Village," sabi ni Darlene Chiong, ang Senior Brand Manager ng Surf.

Siyanga pala, si Mike Villegas ang composer ng Ang Bango ng Pasko at si Chi Datu naman ang sumulat ng lyrics.

Sa December 17 ay gaganapin sa Paskong Pasiklab amusement park sa Philcoa, QC ang Pasconcert sa Pasiklab na pangungunahan ni Sarah. Kung type niyong dumalo, magdala lang ng Surf wrapper para makapasok ng libre.

"Nagpapasalamat po ako sa Surf para sa pagkakataong ito na ibinigay sa akin. Pagkakataon na ito para maka-inspire at makapagpasaya ako ng mga bata sa darting na Christmas," say na lang ni Sarah.

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Treat me like an _AnGeL_ and I'll be your lil' 'DeViL'.....

a girl with a golden voice and a rags-to-riches story...
makes for a superstar-making formula...
Sarah Geronimo, tinseltown's newest Cinderella...

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Treat me like an _AnGeL_ and I'll be your lil' 'DeViL'.....

guys, check nyo to....yung composer kya ng song ni Sarah na LOVE CAN'T LIE inaadapt yung melody ng isang japanese song na alam ko. Check nyo na lang ang thread na ginawa ko and listen to it.
Love Can't Lie?

oo.sinabi ni sarah un s isang interview s isang radio station..japanese song un.

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wohoo!

so inamin nila na inadapt nila yung melody from dat japanese song?

oo. di naman nila inaangkin un e...at isa pa may acknowledgement nmn na naksulat dun s album nya

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wohoo!