POPS FERNANDEZ Celebrates 40 Years with "ALWAYS LOVED" Concert

The Concert Queen Pops Fernandez is going to have her 40th Anniversary concert called "Always Loved" at the Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City. This will happen on February 9 and 10, so if you miss her, this is the time to celebrate with her!

Pops says "I actually did not expect myself to be in the business this long. I usually say 10 years is okay, but here we are, I lasted this long. There are so many things that happened to me, my life and career. I didn't enjoy it all til I got separated. It was easy for me to perform with Martin because he was there, now I realized I had to perform on my own. Although I do concerts solo, he helped me, but when I did the Captains Bar gig, I was more nervous there than when I was in bigger venues. I think that's when I told myself I could do it. I was more passionate, I thought of all the numbers, I thank him because I had to go through that professionally."

She adds "I want something light, I haven't done a movie for a long time. I did a few musical comedies that I did very comfortably. Maybe we can do something along that lines. Maybe we can do light movies first. When I was younger, I was a little impatient and looked for it, but now I think it will just come, someone out there is meant for me. I'm happy, it's just going to be a bonus. I hope it is someone I can just grow old with, to travel and see the world. Maybe when I look back, I remember Rizal Stadium. I also want to thank Fritz Infante, it's a little difficult to tell who the next concert queen is because it's really a different level of performers now. It's also performing without a script, the big entertainment value. They have to be known with their own title. I want family and friends to be there. I have lots of barkadas who I feel really love me. I have to thank my Mom for her genes, she really looks young, and she always tell me how to take care of my skin. I think I owe it to myself to feel good, I figured if I was going through something, I would still be conscious of taking care of myself. What you see now is a more fulfilled life, I still have more dreams and yes I want more, I have goals which I hope to still get at a certain age. I want to perform, be part of showbiz, I would still travel with family and explore more."

For the concert she will do a new fast song, something current, you'll also see her perform "Get it Poppin!", a song that may get appreciated by the new generation. So again, for those who would want to watch her concert, get tickets from the Ticketworld website or Solaire. See why she's still revered as the Concert Queen this 2024!

POPS FERNANDEZ Hosts "For The Love" on TV5

It's not Valentine's season, but that doesn't mean we can't indulge in stories of love designed with some of your favorite OPM hits. These are some of your favorite music pieces that we all fell in love when they came out. This show also will be featuring several stories meant to pull those heartstrings, some sad, some with a happy ending.

The story will also include some of your favorite actors, love teams, of which were also there during the show's mediacon a few days ago. The roster includes Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo, Bea Binene (who will be paired with Gab Lagman), Krissha Viaje and Wilbert Ross, plus the previously paired (in different shows) Jairus Aquino and Aubrey Caraan (who I found so lovely by the way!).

I find Heaven and Marco really endearing during the presser, and while we were talking about love and serious stuff, they've been pressed a lot of times about the status of their relationship. I got the notion that they didn't really have a label but rather just enjoy what they have right now. Marco was also quite serious about courtship, because the thing he wanted is for that certain person to be the one he plans to marry, and I really am impressed with that answer. Bea on the other hand didn't want to touch on her previous relationships and just concentrate on the now, whilst Jairus is certainly a different man now if you compare him during his younger days. This isn't the first time he's being paired with Aubrey but things went smoothly. Aubrey on the other hand is a person that's NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth), so when asked about how she connected with the love songs, she got a little nervous answering questions from the press. They look so cute on screen and in real life though!

Here's what happened during the event!

For those who love hearing Ms. Pops Fernandez sing, this is the opportune time to actually watch the show. She will be singing the different songs from Viva's music library and put her little spin on it so it'll be amazing to see that during the episodes. Remember, this will all start on July 29th 3:20pm on TV5. It's going to be a great time to fall in love, and listen to the music we love all these years! This is brought to you by TV5 and Viva Entertainment. Make sure you also follow their social channels for BTS and updates about the show! 

Congratulations Ms. Pops!

Four Kings and a Queen Concert at the Newport Performing Arts Theater This August

Legends of their own right, deserving of the accolades and love they receive from their fans, these singers, songwriters who ruled the 70's and 80's just came back from a successful concert in the US to perform in the Newport Performing Arts Theater for the home crowd this time. Hadji Alejandro, Rey Valera, Nonoy Zuniga, Marco Sison and the one and only Pops Fernandez will do their 4 Kings and a Queen Concert this coming August 26 and 27 in this venue. They had small mishaps in the US tour when some of them tested positive before they had to do the Vegas show. It took them a few days to recoup and do the concert for the same or even bigger crowd later on at the same state.

Nonoy Zunigaa says “I had complete vaccines and boosters but I tested positive for COVID and had to move the show in the states. Plus there are different variants in the US so if you had one you might have the others too.I’m glad to see that the US tour was almost all FULL HOUSE. They went there to enjoy and lots of people refunded tickets but when the actual day came, tons of people appeared even walked in. I’m glad people appreciate our jokes, we know each other too much even if they are concerned for me because of jokes. But we’re good.”

Marco Sison says “We have never performed in two years, it was a little hard to do concerts but the US opened up early, you can feel the excitement of the people. Even if it was cold in San Francisco, you can feel the love and support of the Filipinos. The first one was awesome and even our first few shows were sold out.”

Rey Valera says “Don’t get me wrong but people I know in the Philippines were all dying, I was asking myself if I’m gonna be next. I told the fans in the US to just enjoy the moment because they were lucky that they got the concert happen in their state. They say we are the most politically incorrect group of people and we don’t even talk about bashers. Our humor is different because we often talk about ourselves, we haven’t talked about the audience YET, but maybe if we don’t have anything to talk about we will lol.”

Pops says “I was really happy, music is powerful because it can give us a lot of joy, bring us back in time and some of them even cried. Through our songs, they remember moments, and see something live, it brings a lot of memories. We enjoyed because there are a lot of people, sometimes we forget that our songs affect people, plus the wonderful spiels of these innocent men. Thank you to Newport because when they knew we had shows in the US they got us there. It’s not easy to produce shows these days because people might be a little afraid to go out. Thank you to those who believe in us and different artists because it’s a challenging time, and I’m happy we have been successful, thank you to producers and people who believe in us. What we will be bringing in Manila is the same show but since this is home, we will put a lot extra in production. You need to see it because it’s a little bit of everything, it’s a surprise. This is going to be so fun I promise.”

Hadji says “After two years, this is a grand reunion of sorts, we were like barkadas catching up with stories. Cliche as it may sound, but with this group, you just build it and they would come. Our generation may come in wheel chairs and dextrose, but they will go to the venue and enjoy it. It’s a happy feeling to see them come because of the songs, and sometimes because of time constraints it’s a little tough to squeeze in all the songs because it’s a lot. But our top hits will be there, so you’ll have a good time with us there! We will have duets, quintets, a medley of love songs from the 70’s and 80’s, a little boring from Rey Valera but it’s good. We don’t have Rico J anymore but we got his spunk, it will be clean fun. I remember Rico had nuns and priests walk out but with mine, there won’t be anything like that.”

Tickets are sold at the venue or Ticketnet and SM Tickets. If you're raring to reminisce the good old times, the 4 Kings and Queen would want you to be there.

Martin and Pops Does "eXes & whYs" on Cignal TV’s Colours

It looks like exes Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez are back together, not as a real life couple but as hosts of new show "eXes & whYs" which is going to be shown on CIGNAL TV's homegrown channel COLOURS. 

 This is also all in the family as this show is going to be directed by their son Robin Nievera. The talented 80's and 90's icons will be making your evenings worthwhile as they engage with popular hits which they have done in the past few decades and perhaps some really good talk with their guests on the show. Starting off, they actually have The Company, a world class group of singers who in their own right has thousands of album sales over the years.

 

This is of course already teased on Pops Fernadez' IG account a couple of days ago and it looks like it is heavily produced. Oh and all along we thought it was a lone one but no, they are actually doing 2. They are also beefing up more content for COLOURS and that will all happen next year. The other show is called MUSIC ICONS on COULOURS. It will be a live session wherein musicians will get to be with Louie Ocampo and Robin Nievera, plus a lot of other guests in the pipeline. They will also going to be doing other shows aside from that, but they are holding announcements for now.

Martin says "We want the show for anybody and everybody. It will be like Penthouse Live, we want someone in the news, to lighten the mood and perhaps Brad Pitt. You will also see every Saturday night why we are together, why we can do this on Cignal TV so make sure you go to the channel, and on Sunday too so you can jam with Louie and Ram."

Pops says "I personally want Sharon Cuneta to also guest in the show. If it is possible, we hope it happens in the near future. I used to be melodramatic, but now Christmas is just for my children and I look forward to it."

Martin and Pops still exist together. You will be able to see how exes should get along, you can see them co-parenting, and show the magic lesson of sincerity. The magic of how they are still friends after all these years. See them on CIGNAL TV and their other digital platforms. I'm sure you've missed them that much!

Alden Richards for CENTERSTAGE

Sunday will never be the same again now that CENTERSTAGE will premiere this evening. It's the new show hosted by Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards and Concert Jester Betong Sumaya. The show will be making superstars out of kids who would want to make their dreams come true every week. It is limited to 7-12 year olds but I got to do it a few days ago against some media reporters at the GMA Studios. I enjoyed it a lot even though I didn't win, but really, this is ingenious because they get to pick winners every week and new kids can get you out of contention if they sing much better than you. This just means you must do your best everytime so as not to lose your place in the competition. There are rings in the Centerstage which indicates how many times you've won so you get to do the next rounds, so you can expect this to run a couple of months. 

The judging panel is composed of International Theater actress and singer Aicelle Santos, Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and Music Director Mel Villena. They will be telling how you will advance on the rounds so make sure to please them as soon as the song plays on stage. This is obviously an original concept by GMA, like their previous successful ones, they know how you're gonna love this weekend show!

They will be scouring contestants from across the country and all you need to do is join, or watch at home. This is another exciting show hosted by Alden Richards who was so excited during the preview.

 

Martin and Pops Two-Gether Again!

Looks like they are back, Martin and Pops will be having a concert at the Theatre at Solaire on February 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2020. Finally the Concert King and Concert Queen are performing on stage and bring back the songs they used to sing in shows and Penthouse Live. People go crazy for that and hopefully, this will get you reminscing and see why they're the perfect pair to see at Solaire.

Pops says "No, we didn't have tension. I think we have surpassed that phase and we are now just enjoying our performances on stage. I was anxious and nervous during the first leg, but he made me at ease. Yes we are friends, all emotions, finally when, time heals all wounds. You really want to just better yourself, you never forget, but remember the good stuff and move on. It took a long time to be okay, like I said when you see your life I didn't mind my anger anymore. When I saw Santino, she was a sweet kid, it broke my heart. It changed my Outlook, everything had to change, and I am happy our Christmas was a great one. No matter what we go through in our lives, our music plays on. Nowadays we are not weird anymore. We don't discuss what we say or do before the show, it keeps us on our toes, we will be having several guests, perhaps try to fly in Kuya Robin. We will also have Rita Daniela and Ken Chan. Also the son of Yorme, Joaquin. Hopefully Ram too comes. I am more at home now, in the past I was filtered, checked, even my makeup. He doesn't comment anymore, we both matured even if we sing the same songs. We don't pretend, not playing with emotions anymore, we discovered we love performing together."

Martin says "If it's us, they still look for the 80's and 90's songs, love songs of their generation and ours. We had two legs, 8 cities for the first and 4 more for the second one. We did New York and Chicago the first time, of we were still together she would have been my manager. Nothing is forced on stage, working with Pops is automatic. They thought we blocked, and finish each others sentences. I follow her on IG, we know each other and see each other grow. For Pops, seeing her now, she is now a producer, as performer, I wanted to be part of her restart. She stood on her own, still have time to do all these businesses and the fans want to see us perform again. My job for this whole thing is bring her back on stage, we never discussed payment, she just gives and no question anymore. (He kids). The whole modern family happened, the kids and Pops were there. Women have the choice, women had the burden. Pops never badmouthed me, she really raised the kids well and they too did a good job. We will change a couple of songs in those dates, the banter will be there. We are very honest now, we even look away naturally when I sing the parts (when I make love to you). We owe it to the fans to keep this alive."

Save it for the show, you're bound to be so happy to see them. Tickets are available on Ticketworld 88919999. This is produced by Starmedia Entertainment and DSL Events and Production House. It is copresented by PLDT, Farlin Baby Products, Zim Cleanser, Nurture, Debt Aid Consulting International, Doin Thai, Asian Fusion Cuisine and other sponsors.

Aiai and Bayani Brings Millennial Fun in Feelenial

Cignal Entertainment and DSL Events and Productions bring you a new fun movie that will take your not so young family members into the millennial generation, I mean, wouldn’t that be fun?

This film stars the Comedy Concert Queen Aiai Delas Alas, and the very funny ultimate sidekick Bayani Agbayani in a journey that is so unfamiliar to them.

James Meneses who handles content with Cignal Entertainment says “I speak for the company and this movie is a milestone. It is our 5th theatrical release and first of DSL Production under Ms Pops Fernandez. This is also the first teamup of Aiai and Bayani. I hope you enjoy this film as much as we had fun making it.”

The producer Concert Queen Pops Fernandez says “I can say, thank you for coming here and it is the first time we are seeing this, I hope you like this and post something about it on social media. Sit back, relax and keep laughing!”

Ms Aiai says “I hope you all like this, I can’t wait to see it! I think millennials can relate to the story and even the feelenials. It is a very good film, thank you Cignal and DSL Productions for making this happen, for making this night special.”

The film also includes actors Skelly Skelly, Nar Cabico, Arvic Tan, Raffy Roque, Gelai Andres and Sofia Delas Alas.

We watched the film with the cast this evening and it was really funny. It’s not the type with super slapstick and boink sounds we usually see on comedies, mostly funny lines and timing interjected situations. It’s also filled with lines that you can just finish in your head, some you would think is personal, watch out for the dinner scene because that’s where you’ll understand what I mean.

The film also is a little filled with profanity, something that they kinda not hold back on some instances so you’ll feel it’s actually real in some way or form. Plus, it’s got a bit of a love story. I don’t want to spoil things but if you wanna ask if this is a good movie or not, it has its merits. It’s not a cheap movie, it was made quite nice, using HD cams so it also feels fresh.

Retchie Del Carmen directed this film. The sequences of their conversation is just so funny, more like they’re throwing hugot lines used more by millennials, it was so funny when they found out what they were doing in the end. You’ve gotta see this funny movie, it’s not over the top, it just feels fresh for a Bayani and Aiai starred project. This also teaches you to accept each others flaws, to love when you can. Shows June 19.

It’s fun, trust me. :)

Beautizone Opens in Taguig

If you stroll along the line of restaurants along Upper McKinley Hill right in front of Tuscany Private Estates in Taguig City, there's a brand new salon and beauty center that just opened it's doors called BEAUTIZONE. Although it's pretty known for food and drinks, the district pretty much needs a place to get people to do their hail, nails, cut, color, even facials and massage so in a nutshell it all feels like a thriving community. If you've got a place to do these all, it becomes more wholistic and members don't have to go too far just to do these simple things.

To start off with a bang, Beautizone got Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and Asia's Total Performer Vina Morales to witness the occasion. We didn't hold back and interviewed them a bit before the actual program, she's still so down to earth.

Despite being so busy with their schedules and shows, Vina Morales and Pops Fernandez always see to it that they maintain their looks on screen so aside from their hair, make up and upkeep for the lovely mugs, they also spend time to take a break, have facials and massages so they can reset and go back to work still looking all gorgeous!

Beautizone's facade

Posh interiors and comfy seating

Wash area

Second floor with facial and massage facilities

Beautizone also does Lashlifts,Nail Art, Manicure/Pedicure, Eyeliner Tattoo, Sparkle and Glow Drip, Lip Tattoo,waxing, Body Sculpt drip, Lash Enhancements, Eyebrow Microblading and comfy massages. If you're around the area or live within the district, please visit them at the line of establishments in front of Tuscany Private Estates along Upper McKinley Road in Taguig City.

Who knows, you might meet Pops Fernandez and Vina Morales there, they are regulars.

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Ai Meets Lani, Lani Meets Ai : The Concert

It's on this September 17 and according to Ms. Aiai she's excited because she used to just watch Lani in her concerts but now it's going to be one night of showing off what they can do on stage and it's going to be epic. Their opening number alone would actually take 12 minutes straight and she says she's in the gym most if the time because she might not last that long. It's going to be at the KIA Theater and she also notes she's going to wear gowns by Michael Cinco and Rocky Gathercole. She's currently preparing for Sunday Pinasaya and a couple more shows, this year has been good to her.

Lani has been here May but is now doing a series of shows in Las Vegas so she's not here to promote that much. Aiai says she's giving Lani tips how to sing so she could learn how to do it her way. It's been 6 years since her last concert in Araneta Coliseum and she's concentrated more on movies, TV shows, but she's taking that Comedy Concert Queen title seriously as she's shy to be bestowed that title by Martin Nievera. She doesn't even memorize some of the songs and admits never even uses lyrics at times, she just sings with any word just as long as it sounds right. She wanted to do this with Ms. Lani Misalucha as she's done it with Lea Salonga. Lani should be afraid because she might not get the range of Aiai, which I totally agree on... Am I alone here? Hello!??? LOL

This will also include some show off of men, that's where you'll see their "Patalbugan ng Papa" number which will take a lot of time. Aiai has remembered how much Lani had given support for her in her 2013 wedding. Next wedding she wants her to sing as well, perhaps in the next 5 years. She's been divorced 2 years, and courts granted her to re-marry so she's taking her time and leave it up to the Lord. She's been on a diet for a long time and have kept a 26 inch waistline to boot. This is just the start she says and she knows she's going to take her time so she could do more live concerts. She mentions Lani can do it all including singing while lying down, and she's taking it to the next level by swimming while singing. She promises that. She also has an indie film in the pipeline where she does a controversial shower scene and will perhaps be shown internationally, something she's very proud of. 

To learn to accept the things you cannot change, this is her motto. She's not that vocal but she's still getting misinterpreted and she always wanted to reply. She knows now NOT to do that, and learned the art of DEADMA. She looks so radiant that afternoon and she told us that her secret is keeping in this motto in her mind. This concert is produced by Ms. Pops Fernandez, and again this is going to show in September 17, 2016. 

Later on in the presscon, they also live streamed Ms. Lani Misalucha and she also answered questions from the press. She says she wasn't forced to do this and she mentions how long they haven't been together for a long time, says it's about time to put them together in one venue. This is the best avenue for them to be together, as they have no chance to do it on TV shows. She's happy that the concert scene is alive and this will be fun, light, and need to have this continue so you can see different elements. She's now starting to record an album with Star Records and perhaps release later this year, a thing that she's working on plus an intenationally released single on iTunes and Google Play. 

Again this will be fun! They both hope you can come this September for Ai Meets Lani for a night of songs and laughter, you should also wait for the international tour slated later in the year as they plan to do more shows in the states and the whole northern american region. 

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Viva and TV5 Launches "Born to be a Star!"

It's the first presscon of the year and we're glad VIVA invited us on their new show called "Born to be a STAR!". It's a reality singing contest showcasing the best of the best singers in the country. They also introduced the judges none other than Rap Legend Andrew E, Acoustic Superstar Aiza Seguerra and the one and only Concert Queen Pops Fernandez.

"I'm always grateful in all the things that come my way, this is a new year and a lot of new things are gonna happen and we believe everything will happen. It's a break from boyfriend questions. It was so hard to do this in the past because we didn't have the Internet. There were only a few people given a chance and this time we're looking for that one person. It depends on how lucky you are, the face and the voice, there's that IT factor that is needed also for you to be a star! I thought it was easy, I've gone through tons of hardships and I hope this also gets us the star we're looking for."says Pops Fernandez. 

Aiza says "Maybe I was really born to do this, not everyone is given chances twice but I was. I'd like to think I was born to do this."

"The show hasn't started yet but I'm so glad Boss Vic and Viva trusted me with this. This is going to be one of the toughest shows, we're already saying there will be a star and I'm honored to be part of this show." says Andrew E.

Mark Bautista says "First time to cohost and it's kinda reminding me of the previous competition I was in with Sarah Geronimo. I can't wait to see how this show goes. I'm not tied up to any network but I'm still with Viva Artists Agency and we're looking for the next star!"

Yassi Pressman added "I feel so lucky to have been given opportunities by Viva and this is one of it. From Diary ng Panget and other shows, it's a good feeling they continue to trust me."

"Viva plus the expertise of TV5 is gonna be in one show, so just imagine. I'm happy and optomistic. My expectations are very big and the fact that this is here, I'm so thrilled about it. The brightest stars only get proper names, but it's not always easy to be a star. We're looking for that one person who wants to make a name for himself and how he gets to embody that. There are only a few who want to get it for themselves." says Ogie Alcasid.

"We went to the previous format, auditions, weekly and monthly finals, a whole year of searching for that one star. So we're going to have a great run. The program is made to find that person, it's been a few years already and it's time."says Direk Monti Parungao.

"There are things that are discovered, there are some manufactured and some are really born with it. We've done really good things in the past and this is the next one, hopefully we'll find more!" says Boss Vic Del Rosario.

Auditions for male and female applicants (13-18) will be in SM CITY Bicutan on January 9-10, SM CITY Sta. Mesa on January 16-17, SM CITY San Mateo on January 23-24, and SM CITY Novaliches on January 30-31. There will also be other legs in Cebu, Davao, Batangas, Dagupan and Metro Manila on March so watch out for that. This will be aired on February 6, 2016 on the happiest network in the country, TV5!

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