TWO of today’s most popular Filipino singers are getting ready to present their first ever concert in Bahrain.
Ultimate singing champions Sarah Geronimo and Mark Bautista will be performing their debut show, Songs of Love (A Battle of the Heart), on November 10 at Al Ahli Stadium, Zinj.
Songs of Love is a fundraising project by the Word of Life International, with the Philippines’ children’s charity Bantay Bata 163 as one of its beneficiaries.
After the crowd drawing concert, Heart and Soul, which featured two other leading Filipino stars Ogie Alcasid and Jaya last year, Filipinos in Bahrain are in for another treat this November with many already calling it “the most awaited concert event to hit Bahrain".
Star for a Night (a contest similar to Pop Idol) first runner-up Mark Bautista’s talent was not ignored.
His participation in the competition caught Viva Records’ attention and immediately signed up the young performer.
This venture has produced the young singer’s first self-titled album and has become a fast seller.
His version of the classic Filipino song Ngayon at Kailanman (Now and Forever) rightfully earned Mark the title of the Young Balladeer of the Year hands down.
In December last year, he was featured as the superhero Lastikman during the Metro Manila Film Festival in the Philippines.
Raised in Cagayan de Oro, Mark has dreamt of stardom from an early age.
His pursuit for fame was documented in an episode of the popular show Maalaala Mo Kaya, which was shown to viewers of ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel.
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