LOOK: Star-studded ‘ASAP Natin ‘To in California’ celebrates Filipino talent
Over 7,000 fans trooped to the Toyota Arena in Ontario to celebrate TFC’s 30th anniversary and experience the “ASAP Natin ‘To in California,” dubbed the ultimate entertainment extravaganza of the year. Photo from Jackie Sumang
ONTARIO, Calif. – “ASAP Natin ‘To in California” delivered an unforgettable night of world-class entertainment, captivating audiences at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Saturday.
The event brought together over 40 Filipino and Filipino American performers for four hours of non-stop musical and dance performances, celebrating ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel’s 30th anniversary and highlighting Filipino talent.
The brightest stars in Philippine entertainment delivered powerful vocals, dynamic dance routines and heartfelt performances. The jam-packed arena came alive as the audience cheered, sang along and danced, making it an evening to remember.
The concert drew fans from all over California and other states, including Texas, Florida and New York.
The four-hour spectacle was a fitting tribute to TFC’s 30 years of service to Filipinos around the globe. The event underscored TFC’s position as the cornerstone of Filipino entertainment, bringing joy, connection and community to Filipino households around the world.
Experience “ASAP Natin ‘To” through some of the show highlights captured by veteran Hollywood photographer Sthanlee Mirador.
Here are snaps of some of the ASAP all-star cast (clockwise from top right): Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, Darren, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Martin Nievera who sang a medley of OPM rock songs. Piolo Pascual and Kyle Echarri (center top and bottom, respectively) walked through a sea of fans while singing Francis M’s “Man from Manila.”
Bamboo (left) and Gary Valenciano delivered pure energy as they sang Bamboo’s 20-year-old song “Noypi.”
Filipino American artists shone brightly in this global Pinoy pride showdown featuring Martin Nievera with pianist/singer-songwriter Troy Laureta (top left), Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Jaya (top right), Jona and 2018 Top Awardee for World Championships of Performing Arts James Calacsan (middle row, left), teen sensation from The Voice Season 24 Kaylee Brooke and Klarisse de Guzman (middle row, center), Erik Santos and 2006 Star in a Million Finalist Garth Garcia (middle row, right), Darren and the teen harmony twins of The Voice Season 25 Justin and Jeremy Garcia (bottom, left), American Idol Season 10 and X Factor Season 3 stunner Jules Aurora and Yeng Constantino (bottom, right).
Kapamilya love teams (from left) Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, Joshua Garcia and Anne Curtis, and Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu captivated the crowd at Toyota with their swoon-worthy love song duets.
Some of the artists who sizzled on the dance floor were (clockwise from top left): May May Entrata, AC Bonifacio, Jolina Magdangal, Gab Valenciano and Kim Chiu.
Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano (center) celebrates his 60th birthday in a lively song and dance number of “Sa Yahweh” with his children, Gab (left) and Kiana.
Kapamilya leading men – Piolo Pascual and Paulo Avelino (top row); Inigo Pascual, Kyle Echarri, and Darren (middle row); Donny Pangilinan, Joshua Garcia, and Robi Domingo (bottom row) – made audiences scream with glee as they made their way through the stadium crowd on their way to the stage while singing a medley of OPM love songs.
This trio (from left) Kyle Echarri, KZ Tandingan and Inigo Pascual electrified the audience with their stirring performance of Juan Karlos’ “Buwan” and “Ere.”
The five-member P-pop boy group BGYO astonished the audience with their performance of their still-unreleased song, “Trash.” (L-R) Gelo, Nate, JL, Akira and Mikki moved and grooved to this fast-sexy number, to the cheers of their Aces fandom.
It was not just the Blooms who have caught the BINI fever. The audience at the Toyota Arena caught it too, as one can tell from the cheers and screams that brought the house down. The eight-member group of (from left) Aiah, Gwen, Jhoanna, Colet, Maloi, Mikha, Sheena and Stacey sang three of their recent crowd favorites, “Cherry on Top,” “Salamin, Salamin” and “Pantropiko.”
International leading ladies (from left) Kim Chiu, Anne Curtis and Lovi Poe made waves with their song and dance numbers.
Megastar Sharon Cuneta (center) joined Zsa Zsa Padilla (left) and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in a medley of classic hits by these three OPM icons.
The crowd at Toyota Arena was showered with confetti at the end of the show – truly a night to remember.
“ASAP Natin ‘To in California” cast, production team, ABS-CBN and TFC officers and staff pose for a group photo – a wonderful souvenir shot to memorialize this epic culmination of TFC’s 30th anniversary. (Photo from Marc Pijuan)
Consul Francis Maynard S. Maleon (4th from left), joined by Consul Marie Cris Chieng (2nd from left) of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, presented a certificate of recognition to ABS-CBN and TFC executives: ABS-CBN Global Head of Events Joseph Arnie Garcia (leftmost), ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer Cory V. Vidanes (3rd from left), ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak (5th from left) and ABS-CBN Global COO Jun del Rosario (rightmost), for their contributions to the Filipino community. This gesture underscored the importance of cultural exchange and the enduring impact of TFC’s programming on Filipinos worldwide.
You can watch part 1 of “ASAP Natin ‘To in California” this Sunday, Aug. 11. Part 2 airs on Aug. 18 on iWantTFC and TFC worldwide. It can also be seen on Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. The show is also available on A2Z Channel 11 and TV5.
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