Aiza Seguerra gets a “little” help for 25th anniversary concert

Aiza Seguerra

Aiza Seguerra’s upcoming concert Bente Singko: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert is fast approaching and I’ve attended two promotional events for this special occasion. Aside from the fact that this concert is in celebration of her remarkable 25 years in the entertainment industry, the other thing that got people talking is the killer line up of guests in this concert. Tito, Vic and Joey, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, The CompanY, ASAP Sessionistas: Juris, Richard Poon, Princess and Nyoy Volante, Gloc-9, Bayang Barrios, Cooky Chua of Color It Redd and Krizza Neri along with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra led by Gerard Salonga are the big time music acts slated to celebrate this milestone in Aiza’s career on September 28, 2012, 8:00 PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Cora Rodrigo, Aiza Seguerra and Joed Serrano

Aiza held another press conference at Packo’s Grill and she was joined by producers Joed Serrano and Cora Rodrigo. A lot of the topics discussed in here were mostly a repeat of what transpired during the first meet up (mostly for bloggers) for this concert that I’ve attended. For the second time, I really wanted to ask her music directors for the show, Mike Villegas and Ria Osorio some questions. But sadly, they weren’t present at the conference. But in a nice twist of fate, I managed to see Ria after all later that evening and was able to ask her music related stuff about the concert. And just a few days later, I was able to see one of the guests at the concert, Bayang Barrios who is also the wife of the other music director Mike Villegas.

Ria Orosio (2nd from left) during a recent guesting with Bamboo

I saw Ria once again when she accompanied Bamboo at a recent guesting. Right off the bat, I asked her about Aiza’s upcoming concert. She said that she will be a recluse, working really hard leading into the concert. It’s pretty obvious that she has a lot of orchestrating to do considering that the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra will be accompanying the concert from start to finish. Ria agreed with what Aiza said during the press conference that she wants to be on top of things, knowing every music detail and not diving into work blindly. This tandem works brilliantly as Aiza also said, that for her, music is alive and breathing. And Ria never fails to deliver music that is indeed alive and breathing with her organic sound and lush arrangements.

On the other hand, I saw Bayang Barrios during the Welcome Reception for the US band Act of Congress where she was one of the guest performers. I also took the opportunity to ask her more about the upcoming concert. She said that all of the guests, including her, have a personal connection with Aiza. Her inclusion represents Aiza's wide musical horizons and that she has also managed to work with non-mainstream artists like her. Aiza did credit Mike Villegas for the start of her musical growth. The couple’s influence can also be heard in Aiza’s music as it remains grounded, intimate and very personal.

Bayang Barrios

The entertainment industry has rarely been kind to actors who venture into recording music. It is easier for singers to go into acting but more difficult the other way around. But Aiza is one of the few actors who not only found success in the music industry but also has earned the respect of her peers. If one is not convinced about this, he just need to look at the list of her guests for Bente Singko. See you at the concert!

Bente Singko: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert is a production of MediaNation, Inc., Blackbird Music Creations and That’s Ntertainment Productions. The concert is also made possible by ABS-CBN, ASAP Rocks, Eat Bulaga, MYX, Love Radio 90.7, Tambayan 101.9, Barangay 97.1, Yes FM 101.1, Easy Rock 96.3, Crossover 105.1 and Mellow 94.7, Yahoo! Philippines, Philippine Concerts, Manila Concert Scene, PEP, OrangemagazineTV.com, The Telenovela Channel, AstroPlus, Odyssey.net, BusinessWorld and Star Records.

Here is the entry when Aiza met with bloggers to talk about the concert.