Protégé Grand Winner, KRIZZA NERI launches first self-titled album

The protégé and the mentor finally released the highly-anticipated self-titled album, Krizza. “Krizza” features most requested songs from Protégé and OPM originals composed by the music icons of today. The carrier single, “Ba’t Di Ko Ba Nasabi” is the original soundtrack from GMA-7’s The Good Daughter. The album has 10 tracks with 2 OPM remakes showing the soulful, edgy and R&B distinct voice of Krizza Neri at her best. 

Grand Winner Mentor, Actress and Singer-Songwriter Aiza Seguerra produced the album under her own label Blackbird Music and contributed two original tracks, “Kung Malalaman Mo” and “Look My Way”. “I am extremely happy also that some of the songs from Protégé most requested by viewers are included in the album”, says Aiza. 

The mentor shares a song of longing with guitar-accompaniment with “Look My Way” with lyrics from Joel Trinidad creating a beautiful romantic pop-soulful tune. Singer-Composer Nyoy Volante (“No More You and Me”) and Laarni Matta Macaraeg (“Dahil Sa ‘Yo”) completes the romance and inspiration with songs that move and uplift any mood of any day. Jude Thaddeus Gitamondoc contributed preppy youthful songs “French Fries and Coke” and “Don’t Be Too Much” that suits the 16-year old protégé Krizza Neri many of the teens anticipate to relate and sing-along with. 

The sweet and soulful Cagayan de Oro native will be celebrating her birthday on June 28 and find its fitting that her 1st showbiz birthday celebration is the release of her debut album. Still in disbelief, Krizza finds herself humbled and extremely excited to have been given an original composition of Mentor Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab (“Kung Malalaman Mo”) who shared the Protégé winning experience. A song that most people would like to express, “Kung Malalaman Mo” is a song of hidden and unconditional love with varying tempo and melody to lift your spirits. 

Memorable songs from Protégé are also included; “Narda”(originally sung by Kamikaze band) and the powerful medley of standard pop birit we’ve seen Krizza Neri sung, “If I Could/Wind Beneath My Wings” and “Could Have Been”. Finally, the Mentor, Singer-Songwriter, Music Icon Ogie Alcasid shares his original song, “Bakit Ka Lumayo” completing the powerful melody of love in the album. Krizza is distributed under Universal records. 

Under GMA Artists Center, Krizza Neri appears regularly on Party P every Sunday. She will also be on other GMA shows, bars and several radio stations to promote the album. Watch Krizza sing the remarkable songs from the album in Startalk, Eat Bulaga, Showbiz Central, Bubble Gang, Idol sa Kusina, Master Showman, Wish Ko Lang, Follow That Star, Unang Hirit and Pare & Pare. Krizza will also be on tour with mentor Aiza Seguerra for "The Protégé and the Mentor" tour in the following show schedules: 

July 13 - CSI Dagupan 

July 14 - Sorsogon 

July 15 - Starmall EDSA 

July 21 - Starmall Las Piñas 

July 22 - Starmall Alabang 

July 20 - Starmall Bulacan 

CD TRACK LIST: 

1. Look My Way 

2. No More You and Me 

3. Dahil Sa Iyo 

4. French Fries and Coke 

5. Don’t Be Too Much 

6. Kung Malalaman Mo 

7. Narda 

8. If I Could/Wind Beneath My Wings 

9. Could Have Been 

10. Bakit Ka Lumayo 

Bonus Track: Ba’t Di Ko Nasabi

   

  

MARVIN AGUSTIN takes the lead as host/advisor of TV5’s Artista Academy

From actor, chef, restaurateur, concert producer and all-around, Marvin Agustin takes the lead as host/advisor of TV5’s Artista Academy 

Coming in full circle, the cute teen heartthrob from ABS-CBN’s “Star Circle” had become a multi-awarded Actor, TV Host, restaurateur, chef, concert producer, all-around businessman and now a host advisor. From ABS-CBN to GMA-7 now on the Kapatid Network, Marvin Agustin pushes the envelope further as he takes the big leap of sharing his accomplishments as an actor-chef-restaurateur now as the lead host of TV5’s Artista Academy. 

Best to show a timeless star that continues to gain respect in showbiz, Marvin will host the biggest and most anticipated Kapatid Network’s Artista Academy talent search. “TV5 through Perci Intalan and Wilma Galvante offered me to do Artista Academy”, says Marvin during an interview with The Philippine Daily Inquirer. He felt that it was the perfect reality show for him after the steadfast lead among his contemporaries in showbiz who have come and gone. 

We have all awed from the Marvin launched as an actor via ABS-CBN’s Star Circle in the 90s with several remarkable performances in “Gimik”, “Esperanza”, and the primetime drama “Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako” where fan base exponentially grew teamed up with Ms. Jolina Magdangal. From the loveteam both transferred to Kapuso Network years after, Marvin had become completely gained a name on his own after being part of the trio with Dominic Ochoa and Rico Yan in the same decade. He found his second wind at GMA-7’s comeback with Jolina in “I Love New York” , “Asian Treasures” with Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin. His notable character as hunchback in “Mga Mata ni Angelita”, made a mark on Pinoy households as more mature, edgy and iconic dramatic actor. 

Marvin’s passion and commitment to improving the quality of entertainment in the Philippines showed him the path to grow and share what he knows as an Artista. “I can very well relate to the future artistas of TV5”, he continued. He had experienced all the process of auditions to rejections from his beginnings in ABS-CBN’s “Star Circle” auditions in the 90s. Kapamilya launched his career 16 years ago and Kapuso allowed him to explore his other potentials. It was TV5 who was generous to have given him the opportunity to be a line producer looking for new shows for other newbies to stardom. It was through Marvin’s creative ideas and concepts that TV5’s Kanta Pilipinas was born. The show earned him the authority to be one of the most regarded line producers that scours the nation for exemplary talents. 

“Now, Kapatid Network is expanding my horizons by letting me produce shows for the station that will discover talents and fulfill dreams”, he added. At Futuretainment Inc., Marvin Agustin continues to provide opportunities to aspiring talents in showbiz producing several shows and acts shown in all the said networks. 

Up the ante at all types of opportunities, Marvin showed gratitude to both networks where he traces his roots as an artista. “All 3 stations aim to entertain and I remain very grateful to channels 2 and 7, “ he continued. It took 15 years in showbiz for Marvin to explore his potentials more than acting as chef, restaurateur and concert producer and his continued success in all fields earned him the right to be the best role model for actors and actresses today. With business partnerships in more than 8 restos of Sumo Sam Foods chains now expanding exponentially with more than 24 stores nationwide, Marvin Agustin’s career and businesses flourished at the same time. 

He was there all along behind the curtains every Saturday joined by veteran and award-winning dramatic actor, Cesar Montano as the Live Presentor in TV5’s Artista Academy and he’s ready to step up the stage to wow the audience with his wit and skills. 

The long wait is over for Marvin Agustin to come out of the curtains as host of TV5’s Artista Academy which held grand auditions last June 19, 2012 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. It is the Marvin we have anticipated to lift up the Filipino talents today, a genuine leader and role model in Philippine entertainment industry, proud to be a Kapatid, soon on TV5! Don’t miss Marvin Agustin and the country’s search for the next big star on TV5’s Artista Academy slated to be shown on July 2012, a show to boost FAME, FORTUNE and STARDOM to aspiring actors. 

To get the latest updates from Marvin himself, follow him on Twitter @marvin_agustin and his official Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/MarvinAgustin).

AIZA SEGUERRA joins bands and other solo artists for ‘THE ERASERHEADS’ tribute album

Some of music industry's best artists unite in one album to pay tribute to the phenomenal contribution of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band, The Eraserheads. Released by Star Records and Star Cinema, “The Reunion: 

An Eraserheads Tribute Album" features 14 anthemic Eraserheads hit songs including 'Alapaap’ by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote, ‘Minsan’ by Callalily, ‘Overdrive’ by Vin Dancel, ‘Fine Time’ by Marc Abaya of Kjwan, ‘Super Proxy’ of Razorback with Gloc9, ‘Kailan’ by Ney and Yeng Constantino, ‘Kaliwete’ by Hilera, ‘Maling Akala’ by Itchyworms, ‘Ligaya’ by Mayonnaise, ‘Pare Ko’ by Johnoy Danao, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ by Jay Durias, ‘Magasin’by Chicosci, ‘With A Smile’ by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas, and ‘Hey Jay’ by Tanya Markova. 

"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is available on record bars nationwide on Wednesday (May 9).

For Aiza Seguerra bookings and inquiries, please contact::

Ms. Annabelle Regalado-Borja

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