Angeline Quinto Sings Way Back Home Theme Song

“Star Power” champion Angeline Quinto believes it is an honor to sing the theme song of Star Cinema’s latest movie offering, “Way Back Home.”



Quinto told “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Tuesday that she found it extremely challenging to belt out her own rendition of Lea Salonga’s “You’re My Home.”



“Medyo mahirap po yung kanta para sa akin kasi medyo syempre hindi po ako masyadong kumakanta ng English, kumbaga mas ano [forte] ko po kasi ang Tagalog talaga. Pero, maganda yung kanta e kaya kahit papaano po e nabigyan naman ng magandang feelings yung kanta,” she said.



Meanwhile, Quinto admitted that she has never taken off the necklace given to her by her long-time showbiz crush, Coco Martin.



She explained, “Simula noon talaga hindi ko siya tinanggal kasi sa totoo po gusto ko po talaga bumili para sa sarili ko ng kwintas na may cross. Naghahanap ako ng medyo mura kasi ang mamahal nung mga napagtanungan ko.”



To return the favor, Quintos revealed that she plans to buy Martin a present for his upcoming birthday.



“Tinatanong ko nga kung kelan yung birthday niya (Martin) e. November din pala siya. Ayun po, siguro sa birthday na lang niya ako magreregalo, kumbaga kapalit po nito,” she said.

Angeline Quinto Performs in Canada

"Star Power" grand winner Angeline Quinto finally had one of her dreams come true.

She recently went to Toronto, Canada as part of the Kapamilya Go 2011 tour with fellow performers Jed Madela, K Brosas, Jericho Rosales, Vina Morales and John Lloyd Cruz.

The new recording artist said she was happy to see a lot of Filipinos in Canada.

"Sobrang masayang masaya po ako noong pagdating namin ng Canada kasi ang dami din pong Filipino doon," she said in an interview aired on ABS-CBN's "Showbiz News Ngayon."

Quinto said she also enjoyed looking for "pasalubong" for her friends and family.

"Tumingin na naman ako ng mga sale. 'Yung pasalubong ko sa pamilya at kaibigan. 'Yun lang po ang pinaka-passion ko rin," she said.

Sarah Geronimo is Okay With Doing a Concert With Angeline Quinto

Sarah Geronimo seemed to exude more self-confidence ever since she arrived from her month-long vacation in the US where she studied to hone her singing and dancing skills. “Hindi ko nga alam kung naa-appreciate nila. Salamat naman po. Kaya naman po ako pumunta roon para ma-boost ‘yung self-confidence [at para] may matutunan pa para ma-apply sa perfomances sa ASAP at mga concerts na ginagawa ko po.”

On her return to ASAP after her US vacation, Sarah had a production number with Angeline Quinto, which was a bit of a surprise since she previously made it known that she was not comfortable performing with the latter because people constantly make comparisons of them. “Nasasanay na rin po ako,” Sarah answered when asked why she had a change of heart. She continued that it was not the first time she was pitted against a fellow singer because she was also compared with other singers before like Rachelle Ann Go. “Lahat kami [ng] co-champions ko hindi mawawala ‘yung pagko-compare.”

She justified that even Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano are still being compared to each other even after so many years in the business. “Wala eh, bahagi talaga ng society. Pero ang importante alam naman namin kung ano ‘yung [totoo]. Iba-iba ang bawat individuals. Meron po akong kayang gawin, meron siyang kayang gawin, so unique po ang bawat isa, so walang dahilan para ipag-compare ang bawat isa,” she stressed.

The actress-host also confirmed that she and Angeline are even textmates. Sarah added, “Schoolmates po kami nung elementary pa lang. Nagkasama kami sa Star For A Night. Kilala namin ‘yung kulay ng bawat isa.”

Asked if she is willing to have a concert with Angeline, Sarah said, “Opo naman.” She clarified that she has nothing against performing with Angeline but she becomes uncomfortable when people bring them for a showdown. “Naging open naman po ako na hindi ko talaga forte ‘yung pagbirit (which Angeline does). Okay lang naman. Di ko naman sinasabi ayoko, ayoko ng ganun [mag-perform together with Angeline]. ‘’Yun ‘yung lumalabas. Hindi po ‘yon totoo.”

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Angeline Quinto Chooses Coco Martin Over Erik Santos

"Star Power" champ Angeline Quinto admitted that, given the chance, she would definitely pick "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin" star Coco Martin over singing sensation Erik Santos.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Friday, Quinto revealed that Martin has been her longtime crush even before she entered showbiz.

“Si Coco Martin, parang pantasya ko ‘yon e,” she blurted.

She even expressed how much she appreciated Martin’s surprise guesting during her recently concluded solo concert, wherein he gave her a necklace.

“Pagkatapos ng concert ko talagang nag-thank you naman ako sa kanya sa text. Sobrang nagpasalamat ako kasi 'di ko talaga inasahan na pupunta siya doon,” she said.

Meanwhile, Quinto also said she admires Santos.

She explained, “Si Kuya Erik kasi dati talagang crush ko ‘yan kasi idol ko siya sa pagkanta simula nung nanalo siya sa 'Star in a Million.'”

But as much as she openly adores Santos, Quinto said what she feels toward him is more of brotherly affection.

“Sobrang sweet lang talaga ni Kuya Erik, pero ‘kuya’ kasi tawag ko talaga sa kanya. Parang kapatid lang din kasi turing niya sa akin,” she said.

In a separate interview, Santos, admitted that he, too, admires Quinto as an artist.

“Medyo kilala ko na si Angeline and ang masasabi ko na napakabait niya, napaka-professional and hardworking,” he said.

He even added that he is looking forward to their upcoming concert abroad

Angeline Quinto Overwhelmed With Praises from Regine Velasquez

One of Angeline Quintos' cloud nine moments was when The Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez remarked that she is the next Superstar after their duet in Angeline's first concert "Patuloy ang Pangarap" last July 15.

But this same remark stirred up comments from different people, especially the loyal fans of Nora Aunor, who believe that the singer-actress is irreplaceable. "Hindi naman po kasi talaga Superstar kasi nag-iisa lang po talaga ang Superstar natin, si Ms. Nora Aunor pero nagpapasalamat po talaga ako kay Ms. Regine Velasquez kasi siya po talaga iniidolo ko since nung bata pa po ako tapos siya pa po yung nagsabi sa akin ganun. Hindi ko rin naman po talaga inasahan na masasabi po iyon ni Ms. Regine tsaka hindi ko naman po talaga balak na kunin yung titulo ni Ms. Nora Aunor siyempre nag-iisa lang siya, bata pa po ako Superstar na siya, wala pa po ako sa mundo Superstar na siya."

Meanwhile, Angeline, as well as her fans, is looking forward to her first movie in which she is rumored to be paired with her showbiz crush, Coco Martin. "Inaayos pa po yung movie na kasama ko si Coco kaya sana po ipagdasal na lang po natin na matuloy."Angeline is ready to take acting workshops to somehow be at par with the award-winning actor. "Yun naman po talaga ang gusto kong gawin kasi bukod po sa pagkanta talaga gusto ko subukan umarte kagaya po ni Ms. Sharon Cuneta. Sana po makita ni Coco na lagi ko pong sinusuot yung binigay niya sa akin na kwintas, isa po talaga ito sa mga lucky charm ko. Sana kung matuloy nga yung pelikula na binabalak ng ABS-CBN, talagang paghahandaan ko po 'yan dahil si Coco napakagaling po na artista niyan."

Sarah Geronimo Turns Down Angeline Quinto's Invitation

Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo turned down the invitation of "Star Power" grand winner Angeline Quinto to attend her debut concert.

In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon", Quinto explained that Geronimo had a prior commitment and thus would not be able to guest in her concert at Skydome this July 15.

Quinto also said that the Pop Star Princess already apologized to her.

"In-invite ko din po siya sa concert kaya lang may show din po sila ni Mr. Martin Nievera. Nag-sorry na po siya sa akin," Quinto said.

Geronino is now back in the country after going on leave for almost a month to take advanced dance and singing lessons in Los Angeles.

Last Friday, Geronimo had a concert with Concert King Martin Nievera, titled "What Love Is?"

On July 15, the Pop Star Princess and Nievera will be at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City.

Although Geronimo could not make it, Quinto's real-life idol, Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez, agreed to guest in the said concert.

"Nandoon po si Ms. Regine Velasquez. Talagang excited po ako sa mangyayari sa concert ko sa Skydome at iniimbitahan ko kayong manood. Sana ay makanood kayo," Quinto said.

Aside from her concert, Quinto is also part of "ASAP Rocks".

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Sarah Geronimo Happy for the Success of Angeline Quinto

Despite intrigues pitting her against Angeline Quinto, Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo said she is genuinely happy to see the "Star Power" champion's star rising.

In an interview with Push.com.ph during her band rehearsal with Concert King Martin Nievera last July 6, Geronimo reiterated that she doesn’t consider Angeline Quinto as a threat.

“Hindi ko kino-consider si Angeline na threat kasi hindi magandang mindset 'yon eh. 'Yong maging neurotic ka? Hindi magandang ugali 'yon e,” she said.

Geronimo also addressed the rumor saying she went to the United States and studied voice and dancing lessons just to have an edge over Quinto.

“Alam niyo, hindi na natin maaalis sa society na pinagko-compare ang bawat isa maging sa trabaho man o sa kahit anong aspeto. Diyos lang ang hindi tayo pinagko-compare dahil ginawa Niyang unique ang bawat isa sa atin. Ako naman, I’ve always tried to improve my craft,” she said.

Geronimo added she is completely happy for Quinto because she has gone through the same experience when she was just starting out.

“Basta I am so happy sa nararating ni Angeline ngayon. Siyempre naintindihan ko ‘yan kasi pinagdaanan ko ‘yan eh. Pinagdaanan namin pareho ‘yan. Masayang-masaya ako na 'yong mga kasabayan ko [sa pagkanta] unti-unti kaming nakakaakyat [at nakikilala sa industriyang ginagalawan namin],” she said.

Meanwhile, Geronimo revealed that she is now ready to go back to work again after her vacation in the States.

“I feel refreshed and well-rested din. Hahaha! Kahit papaano nandoon din 'yong peace,” she said.

“Na-experience ko 'yong peace doon. Very happy ako kasi nagkaroon kami ng bonding ni Mommy at ng mga relatives namin na nagpatuloy sa amin sa bahay nila doon. Siyempre kapag nagkaroon ka ng konting pahinga, mas inspired ka na magtrabaho ulit,” she added.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Angeline Quinto Grateful for Many Blessings

Blessings continue to pour in for “Star Power” grand winner Angeline Quinto.

Aside from performing the theme songs of various ABS-CBN shows, including “100 Days” and “Kris TV,” and radio dzMM, Quinto has been tapped to sing the new tourism campaign of the country called “Choose Philippines.”

Now dubbed as the “Theme Song Diva,” the rising singer said it is a privilege to represent the country in such a manner.

Among many projects lined up for Quinto is a solo concert that will take place once she comes back from the United States where she would join Sharon Cuneta’s concert tour.

Cuneta’s concert is Quinto’s first out-the-country show, and she promised to do her best.

On top of her music career, Quinto will also get to star in a teleserye.

Quinto disclosed that it is her dream to be paired with her idol, young actor Coco Martin.

Quinto is praying that she would remain healthy so that she can fulfill all her commitments.

With fame came intrigues. After winning “Star Power,” Quinto has endured being compared to Pop Star Princes Sarah Geronimo.

But Quinto appealed to the public to stop comparing her with Geronimo.

She also dispelled rumors that she would replace Geronimo, a belter like herself, on musical variety show “ASAP Rocks.”

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Angeline Quinto Embarks on First Solo Concert

Fresh from a momentous triumph, Angeline is starting to carve her own name in the music industry. From back to back guestings, chart-topping hits from her debut album under Star Records–“Patuloy Ang Pangarap,” “Wag Mo Kong Iwan Magisa,” and “Muling Magmamahal,” and being the voice behind the high-rating series “100 Days to Heaven” and “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin’s” theme songs, she is indeed one of the newest Kapamilya assets; adding up to the well-acclaimed roster of talents of Star Magic.

As she steps on to a bigger stage, Angeline’s dreams are indeed slowly becoming a reality. Her masa appeal and her being naive set her apart from the other singers.

“Eto na po talaga yun”, said the Female Pop Superstar. “Isa po talaga ito sa mga fulfillment ng pangarap ko. This really means a lot to me”, added by the young artist.

Produced by ASAP Live and Star Events, the much-awaited concert is musically directed by Marvin Querido with the over-all direction of Johnny Manahan. The creative manager of this event is Dido Camara. Featuring the soothing voice of “Star Power’s” 1st female champion, the concert will not only highlight Angeline’s singing prowess but also aims to make the audience feel the sincerity of Angeline’s soul through her performances along with her surprise guests.

Hear her distinct voice as she proves her star power. Witness how Angeline embarks on her first solo major concert “Angeline Quinto: Patuloy Ang Pangarap” on July 15. For tickets call 470-2222.