Concert by Regine Velasquez | |
Location | Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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Venue | Mall of Asia Arena |
Start date | October 21, 2017 |
End date | October 22, 2017 |
No. of shows | 2 |
Regine Velasquez concert chronology |
R3.0 was an arena concert by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez, held on October 21 and 22, 2017, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. It was a part of Velasquez's promotion of her seventeenth studio album R3.0 (2017) and marked a celebration of the 30th anniversary of her professional debut in 1986. The set list featured songs predominantly taken from the album, with additional songs from her older albums and various covers of pop hits. It was exclusively promoted by Viva Entertainment, with PLDT, Inc. as sponsor. Raul Mitra served as music director, while Paolo Valenciano was tapped as stage director.
During the two-night show, Velasquez invited several special guests, including musicians and actresses, and collaborated with numerous designers and fashion houses. The concert was acclaimed by critics, receiving praise for Velasquez's stage presence, wardrobe, and live performances. She received nominations from the Aliw Awards and Star Awards for Music for the production. The show was broadcast as a television special on February 18, 2018, airing on GMA Network.
When Regine Velasquez's record deal, with Viva Records, was announced in June 2017 by The Philippine Star , the article mentioned that the singer would perform a headlining showcase in support of the album. It was revealed that the concert, titled R3.0, would be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on October 21 and would also celebrate the 30th anniversary of her professional debut. [1] She has previously performed anniversary shows celebrating her 20th and 25th career milestones: Twenty staged at the Araneta Coliseum in 2006, and Silver held at the Mall of Asia Arena in 2012. [2] [3] Tickets for the show went on sale for the general public on July 25. The prices for the tickets were from ₱392 to ₱6,720. [4] The date sold out in two days, which prompted a second show to be added on October 22. [5] In August 2017, a cover of Up Dharma Down's song "Tadhana" was released as a promotional single for album, also titled R3.0 . [6] An original track, "Hugot", debuted as its lead single the following month. [7] R3.0 was later released as a triple CD set on the opening night. [5] [8]
In an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer , Velasquez spoke in depth about the upcoming shows and described it as "exciting" and "challenging". She revealed that rehearsals and preparations made her anxious to stage another arena show because of its physical demands. Velasquez attributed it to the cancellation of her previous concert, Silver, for which she lost her voice from a viral infection. [9] She asserted, "I have been getting lessons ... mostly to help strengthen and improve my vocal stamina. Our body changes as we get older, so does our vocal cords. Of course, I have to do promotional work, too, which involves using my voice." [9] The concept of the shows revolve around Velasquez's career trajectory. [5] [9] She stated that the set for each night would be different, adding that her main objective was to deliver performances of her "signature" songs and "sweet, easy listening tunes". [9]
Velasquez worked with multiple local designers for the shows' costumes, including Martin Bautista, Michael Leyva, Cocoy Lizaso and Cary Santiago. She wore a black feathered opera coat designed by Lizaso for the opening, while she donned an all-white ensemble designed by Leyva for the finale. [10] The concert was promoted by Viva Entertainment, with PLDT, Inc. as sponsor. [11] Raul Mitra served as music director, while Paolo Valenciano was tapped as stage director. [12] During the two-night show, Velasquez invited several special guests, including musicians Ogie Alcasid, Morissette, Mark Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Jed Madela, Julie Anne San Jose, Angeline Quinto, Aicelle Santos, Erik Santos, and Jona Viray. [11] It also featured a performance with actresses Mikee Cojuangco and Donna Cruz who co-starred with Velasquez in the 1996 musical comedy Do Re Mi. [13]
The concert began with a video introduction showing images of Velasquez and footage from her music videos, films, and past live performances. The LED screens were raised as Velasquez appeared onstage wearing a feathered opera coat and accompanied by background dancers. She opened the show with a cover of Blondie's "Call Me", which ended with a brief pyrotechnics. She followed with a performance of Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff", which she sang while performing the choreography. After a brief costume change, she began with a track from R3.0 titled "Tadhana", before transitioning to a medley of her duets alongside Mark Bautista, Jed Madela, and Erik Santos. "Araw Gabi" saw Velasquez walk towards the middle of the audience section as she sang to the crowd. Shortly after, she sang a medley of her OPM songs. For "I Can" she was joined by Mikee Cojuangco and Donna Cruz. The setlist continued with an Ogie Alcasid duet of her movie themes, including "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw", "Pangako", "Sa Piling Mo", "Hanggang Ngayon" and "Pangarap Ko ay Ibigin Ka". She ended the segment with a performance of "Narito Ako". [14]
The next segment saw Velasquez performing "Urong Sulong" as drag queens dressed in her notable gowns and ensembles moved around her. The show continued with a selection of various pop, rock, and R&B hits, including SWV's "Weak", Mariah Carey's "Butterfly", Queen's "We Will Rock You", and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". Sarah Geronimo joined her then to perform a medley of "Sana Maulit Muli", "Ikaw", "Dadalhin", and "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin". The R3.0 ballad "The First Man in My Life" was mashed with Dan Fogelberg's "Leader of the Band" and were performed on the setlist with Velasquez dedicating the songs to her late father. During Hillsong United's "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)", she kneeled onstage while performing the gospel song. After a brief interlude, "Go the Distance" followed. After the song ended, she bowed and thanked the audience before exiting the stage. For the encore, Velasquez returned onstage for a performance of the show tune "What Kind of Fool Am I?". [14]
The concert garnered generally positive reviews from critics. Allan Policarpio from The Philippine Inquirer hailed the concert as "a night of introspection and profession of strengthened faith", praising the fact that the singer made a progress in her performances that "seemed to carry more emotional weight and vulnerability". [15] He further remarked, "While she didn’t unleash those stratospheric notes with the same fearlessness or abandon, her power and resonance remained largely untouched. The slight rasp in her upper belts, on the other hand, added a new texture to her sound." [15] Kara Bodegon of Billboard Philippines praised Velasquez's "vocal prowess and comedic side, basking in different genres". She wrote that the concert proved that "her legion of followers look forward to loyally sticking by her side for the next 30 years". Bodegon concluded, "She has touched many hearts in the past three decades, cutting through generations, and has proven that God-given talents are worth nurturing." [16] Owen Maddela writing for Preview magazine commended the shows' costumes, saying, "the two-hour spectacle was its own fashion show". [10]
For the production, Velasquez received nominations for Best Female Major Concert Act from the Aliw Awards and Female Concert Performer of the Year from the Star Awards for Music. [17] [18] The concert was aired as a television special on GMA Network on February 18, 2018. [13]
The set list given below was performed on October 22, 2017. [16] [14]
Credits and personnel are adapted from the television special R3.0. [14] [lower-alpha 1]
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Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show Ang Bagong Kampeon in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, Regine (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, Nineteen 90 (1990) and Tagala Talaga (1991).
Filipino singer Regine Velasquez has released seventeen studio albums, eight soundtrack albums, one live album, fifteen compilation albums, five extended plays (EPs), ninety-three singles, and twenty-three promotional singles. In 1984, she won the television talent competition Ang Bagong Kampeon and was signed to a record deal with OctoArts International. She released her first single, "Love Me Again", in 1986, under the name Chona. After adopting the stage name Regine Velasquez, she signed with Viva Records in 1987 and released her debut studio album, Regine, that spawned three singles—"Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang", "Urong Sulong", and "Isang Lahi". In December 1989, she represented the Philippines at the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest, performing the songs "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going", and won the competition. Her subsequent studio albums Nineteen 90 (1989) and Tagala Talaga (1991) featured the singles "Narito Ako" and "Buhay Ng Buhay Ko", respectively. A cover version of "It's Hard to Say Goodbye" with Paul Anka became the lead single for her fourth studio album, Reason Enough, which was released in July 1993.
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013), and a host and main performer of SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP Natin 'To (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.
R3.0 is the seventeenth studio album by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez. It was released on October 21, 2017, by Viva Records. It is Velasquez' comeback album under the record label after parting ways with VIVA in 2007 and released coincide her 30th anniversary concert held at Mall of Asia Arena. The album was certified Platinum by PARI with sales of 15,000 physical CD copies and digital album copies sold. The album consists of 30 songs. Velasquez worked on the album in less than a year, co-producing it with various musicians. She regularly uploaded pictures of her recording sessions on her Instagram account.
Filipino entertainer Regine Velasquez has appeared in motion pictures and television programs. She made her screen debut with a minor role in the 1988 comedy film The Untouchable Family. She went on to appear in supporting roles in the comedies Pik Pak Boom (1988) and Elvis and James 2 (1990). Velasquez made her stage debut in 1992 with the Musical Theatre Philippines production of Romualdo Ramos and Tony Velasquez's Kenkoy Loves Rosing. Her breakthrough came when she played the title role in the film Wanted Perfect Mother (1996). The same year, she starred in the musical comedy Do Re Mi alongside Donna Cruz and Mikee Cojuangco. Among Velasquez's next releases were the fantasy comedy Honey Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako (1998) and Joyce Bernal's romantic comedy Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999) opposite Aga Muhlach. Her first leading television role was in a 2000 episode of the IBC-13 anthology series Habang May Buhay.
R2K: The Concert was the first arena concert by Filipino entertainer Regine Velasquez, held on April 7 and 8, 2000, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It was a part of Velasquez's promotion of her tenth studio album, R2K (1999). It was exclusively promoted by Viva Concerts, with beauty brands Pond's and Sunsilk as sponsors. Velasquez served as the stage and creative director for the show, which featured Ogie Alcasid, Gabby Eigenmann, Janno Gibbs, Jaya, and KC Montero as guest acts.
One Night with Regine was a benefit concert by Filipino entertainer Regine Velasquez that took place on April 26, 2002 at the National Museum of Anthropology in Rizal Park, Manila. The charity event was organized by ABS-CBN Foundation to raise funds in support of the Bantay Bata child welfare program, which aimed to promote awareness of disadvantaged and at-risk children. The proceeds were donated to benefit the development of a children's village in Velasquez's hometown of Bulacan.
Songbird Sings was a concert residency by Filipina singer Regine Velasquez at the Onstage Theater in Makati. The residency began on November 8 and concluded on December 28, 2002, after completing fifteen shows. The set list featured songs taken from Velasquez's discography. These incorporated tracks she released from her cover albums. The show was produced by Maximedia International. Raul Mitra served as musical director, while Gabby Eigenmann was selected as guest act. It was positively received by music critics, who praised the show's theme and Velasquez's live performance.
Reigning Still was an arena concert by Filipino entertainer Regine Velasquez, held on December 3 and 4, 2004, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It was part of Velasquez's campaign to support her twelfth studio album, Covers, Vol. 1 (2004). The set list featured songs predominantly taken from the album, and various covers of pop hits. It was exclusively promoted by GMA Network, with Smart Communications as sponsor. Velasquez served as the stage director for the show, which featured Andrew E., Sarah Geronimo, Sheryn Regis, Kyla, Francis Magalona, and Ariel Rivera as guest acts. Velasquez was nominated for Best Female Major Concert Act at the 18th Aliw Awards for the production.
Reflections was a concert residency by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez at the Aliw Theater in Pasay. The residency began on November 4 and concluded on December 10, 2005, after completing eight shows. The set list featured songs curated by Velasquez from the discographies of her musical influences, such as Mariah Carey, Sharon Cuneta, Sheena Easton, Whitney Houston, and Kuh Ledesma. The show was jointly promoted by GMA Network and Aria Productions. Velasquez served as the stage and creative director for the concert, while Raul Mitra was the musical director. Kim Flores, Jona Viray, and Ai-Ai delas Alas were selected as guest acts.
Two for the Knight was a co-headlining concert by American singer-songwriter Brian McKnight and Filipino entertainer Regine Velasquez. The concert was announced in January 2002 and held on two consecutive nights in February at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It was promoted by Viva Concerts and MTV, with Mossimo as its sponsor. McKnight's set list included songs from his studio albums Brian McKnight (1992) and Back at One (1999), while Velasquez's set list included songs from her album Reigne (2001) and some covers. McKnight and Velasquez both performed solo sets, which were bridged by two duets. The show received positive reviews from critics, who praised the singers' performances.
Twenty was an arena concert by Filipino entertainer Regine Velasquez. It was announced in September 2006 and held on two consecutive nights in October 2006 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Its concept and name is a reference to the 20th anniversary since her professional debut in 1986. The staging resembled a Roman colosseum connected by a grand staircase extending from the upper box gallery. The setlist predominantly contained songs taken from Velasquez's discography and various covers. The show was produced by Aria Productions, with GMA Network as its broadcast partner. Ronnie Henares served as stage director and Raul Mitra as musical director. Guest conductors were featured, including Louie Ocampo and Gerard Salonga, backed by the 60-member ensemble of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. It received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Velasquez's vocals and the production.
Silver was a two-day arena concert by Filipina entertainer Regine Velasquez. An initial concert was held on November 16, 2012, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, with a second date taking place on January 5, 2013. Velasquez became the first local artist to play at the venue since it opened that May. The show's concept and name is a reference to the 25th anniversary of her professional debut in 1986. The setlist contained songs predominantly taken from Velasquez's discography and various covers. The show was produced by iMusic Entertainment, with GMA Network as its broadcast partner. Ryan Cayabyab and Raul Mitra served as music directors, accompanied by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra.
R-15 was a concert by Filipino recording artist Regine Velasquez held on April 21, 2001, at the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Hotel in Ermita. The show's concept and name is a reference to the fifteenth anniversary of Velasquez's professional debut in 1986. It was produced by EE Concerts Production, with Freddie Santos as the stage director. Gerard Salonga served as the music director and conductor, backed by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. The set list featured songs taken from Velasquez's discography, which incorporated tracks she released from her cover albums.
Iconic was a co-headlining concert tour by Filipino singers Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez. Comprising 16 shows, it began on October 18, 2019, at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, and concluded on March 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. The tour in the United States was due to begin May 2020 with six dates scheduled, but these were postponed following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic; new shows were announced after a two-year delay. It continued in June 2022 at the Resorts World Manila, followed by a series of shows in the United States throughout 2023. The concert tour featured guest appearances by Pilita Corrales, Jeremy Glinoga, and Zephanie Dimaranan.
Ang Ating Musika was a concert residency by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez at the Aliw Theater in Pasay. The residency began on November 9 and concluded on November 24, 2007, after completing six shows. The set list featured all OPM numbers that were curated from the catalogue of Filipino composers and songwriters. These included material from George Canseco, Ryan Cayabyab, Rey Valera, and Basil Valdez, among others. The show was produced by Aria Productions, with GMA Network as its broadcast partner. Velasquez served as the stage director, while Raul Mitra was chosen as the music director. Martin Nievera, Jona Viray, Aicelle Santos, Maricris Garcia, and Kyla performed as guests. Reviews for the shows were generally positive, receiving praise for the theme and Velasquez's live performance.
The Best of Me is a concert television special by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez. It originally aired on April 27, 2008, in the Philippines on GMA Network. A celebration of Velasquez's 38th birthday, the program consisted of solo performances and select duets. Filmed at Velasquez's Ayala Hillside Estates residence in Quezon City, the two-hour special was directed by Louie Ignacio, while Raul Mitra served as the music director. The program featured guest stars Ogie Alcasid, Jay R, and Kyla, and a special performance with the singer's parents.
R2K: The TV Special is a concert television special by Filipino recording artist Regine Velasquez. Concurrent to the release of the singer's tenth studio album R2K, it originally aired on January 2, 2000, in the Philippines on Viva TV. It featured live performances of songs from the cover album, and included a behind-the-scenes footage detailing the process of filming the music videos issued in the bonus Video CD (VCD) of the record. The two-hour special is spliced with a compilation of interviews from celebrities, musicians, and crew members involved with the production of the album and music videos.
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