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GMA Network Social Media Team Presents ‘Playlist Unplugged: Kapuso Bloggers’ Acoustic Night

Last August 6, 2015, despite the heavy traffic and relentless rain, bloggers and guests enjoyed a warm and cozy evening listening to a roster of talented GMA Artists at the BIG BAD WOLF Restaurant in Bonifacio Global City through the THE PLAYLIST UNPLUGGED: KAPUSO BLOGGERS’ ACOUSTIC KNIGHT.

This special event aims to build new relationships and rapport with Manila’s top music, lifestyle and entertainment bloggers. Aside from that, it pursues affinity with these digital influencers who have a high and respectable online following and consistent blog activity.

THE PLAYLIST UNPLUGGED: KAPUSO BLOGGERS’ ACOUSTIC NIGHT is an avenue for the Kapuso artists to showcase their singing prowess and promote their ongoing and upcoming shows or events under GMA Network, as this movie includes artists who have released albums and are being launched as musical talents.

In this intimate and cozy set up, the bloggers enjoyed music from these artists and got a chance to interview these Kapuso Talents regarding their upcoming shows, albums and other activities. During the KAPUSO PLAYLIST UNPLUGGED, another anticipated activity was the mini raffle and the “Name that Song” game. The celebrities who graced the night were:

TO THE TOP CONTESTANTS

The event began with the contestants of the first multi-platform Boy Band Competition in the Philippines TO THE TOP. More than a month of audtions and vocal and dance training, GMA has launched this explosive Boy Band Competition last July 25, 2015 seen every Saturday at 9:55 pm and Sunday at 9:40 pm.

Since its pilot episode, this competition has heated viewers’ weekend nights with the contestants’ performances which are scrutinized by critical eyes of no less than the Maestro himself, Mr. C or Maestro Ryan Cayabyab as the main judge and other well-respected celebrity judges.

NAR CABICO

Currently casted as Lovi Poe’s character’s erstwhile best friend Shakira/Rodolfo in the upcoming Primetime series “Beautiful Strangers”, theater actor/musician/songwriter and now Kapuso Primetime Actor Nar Cabico became everybody’s best friend for the night as he simply brought down the house and eventually became the night’s Most Requested Artist. Together with fellow GMA Artist Mikoy Morales, Nar gained recognition for his role as Senyor Blanco in the original Filipino music “Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady” (KPANLL).

MIKOY MORALES

Also a “Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Star,” Mikoy Morales graced the night as he and Nar joined forces to gave the bloggers a night to remember with their songs. Currently, Miko has produced a concert entitled “Mood Swings: The Music of Maestro Vincent de Jesus” last June and July at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, finished 2 runs of the hit original production of KPANLL and is focusing on writing and composing songs like “Pwede Ba” performed by 3Logy – the group’s current single and part of the official soundtrack of GMA’s Koreanovela’s Pinocchio.

KAI ATIENZA

Bringing diversity and added flavor with her singing at this Acoustic Night is singer Kai Atienza. This Bet ng Bayan Finalist is not just a talented singer/songwriter but she is also a Marine Biologist, who is a staunch advocate of marine life. Aside from singing, she can also act as she guested in “The Richman’s Daughter.”

RALF KING

Currently playing as Prince Arnold in Kids’ Act Philipppines’ “Beauty and the Beast” musical play, Ralf King also joined the jamming and sang his heart out during the Unplugged event. Ralf is also seen as a regular performer in “Walang Tulugan with Master Showman.”

HANNAH PRECILLAS

As Miss World 2013 Megan Young is set to fill in the shoes of Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera Filipinized iconic character “Marimar” (originally played by Thalia), the singer behind this upcoming series’ song – Hannah Precillas showcased her singing talents during this unplugged gig. This Bet ng Bayan’s Grand Winner is also the voice behind “Once Upon A Kiss.”

RITA DANIELA

Speaking of Telebabad songs, bloggers at this acoustic night enjoyed the song rendition of Rita Daniela wherein she sang her single “Hahanap Hanapin Kita”, the #hugotpamore theme song of GMA’S new primetime program “My Faithful Husband.”

If you want to hear more of this GMA Artist Center star you can check her sweet and charming voice with her self-titled extended play (EP) with 6 songs that includes her carrier single entitled “I’m Flying High”, a revival of Janno Gibbs’ version “Fallin,” the Seasons of Love theme song “Ihip ng Hangin,” and Rita’s own original composition “Di Lang Ikaw.” Get her CDs in Astroplus, Astro Vision, Odyssey Music and Video, The Landmark, SM Music and Video outlets at P 199.00. Her album is also available on OPM2GO, Deezer, iTunes, and Amazaon

JAMES WRIGHT

Ending the night with his slew of ballads is GMA Pop Hearththrob James Wright. This Fil-Australian crooner is the voice behind GMA Telebabad series “Carmela” and “My Destiny” – thus making him GMA Prince of Teleserye Theme Songs. Though James didn’t win the Top prize in GMA talent reality show “Anak Ko Yan”, James’ star still shown as his self-title album has now officially reach the gold record mark.


The PLAYLIST UNPLUGGED: KAPUSO BLOGGERS’ ACOUSTIC NIGHT was headed by Trina Lorenzan and powered by GMA Network Social Media Team.

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