Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez excitedly revealed that they are going to be joined by Pilita Corrales on their two-night “Iconic” concert at the Marriot Grand Ballroom in Resorts World on June 17 and 18, 8 p.m.
Speaking at a press con Saturday at Marriot Manila, Sharon the country’s “Megastar” and Regine, known as “Asia’s Songbird,” were effusive with their praise of the “Asia’s Queen of Songs,” as Pilita is known.
“She is one of the most original icons of all time in Philippine music industry,” said Sharon.
“She has paved the way for a lot of us so we feel this is a way of honoring her,” said Regine.
“It’s a tribute to her… and a way of thanking her and giving her a chance of thanking her supporters throughout all the decades,” Sharon continued. “She’s a very special and timeless performer.”
Sharon added she learned all of Pilita’s — and Celeste Legaspi’s — songs at a young age, saying they made up the soundtrack of their family’s weekend trips to Baguio. “When I was about 6,7,8 years old, ako lang ata ang bata sa St. Paul’s Pasig na may alam sa ‘May pumukol sa pipit sa sanga ng isang…’,” said the megastar, singing a line from Corrales’ ditty “Ang Pipit,” “and then ‘Kapantay ang Langit,’ which later on became one of my covers for my Si Sharon at Si Canseco album, which also became the title of one of my movies,” she continued.
“Ako naman, I came from ‘Ang Bagong Kampeon’ which she hosted. I’ve loved her ever since. I’m so happy, parang full circle,” Regine shared, “Sa totoo lang, siya talaga ang icon.”
The two also expressed their support for fellow singer-actress Nora Aunor, who was named as National Artist for Film and Broadcast last week.
“Deservingly so,” said Sharon, “Congratulations, Ate Guy. I hope ‘yung iba pang reserving would also be awarded, gay ani Ate Vi, Tita Susan Roces, FPJ….”
“Ako gusto ko lang maging National Treasure, ‘yung hinahanap ni Nicolas Cage,” she added.
In “Iconic,” the divas will bring their fans on a nostalgic trip as they perform their most-loved hits.
Sharon and Regine also revealed they will bring the “Iconic” show to the US, as was originally planned in 2019, during their concert’s first staging.
For tickets to “Iconic” this June 17 and 18 at the Marriot Ballroom at Resorts World, contact Girah Manaligod (0917 872 8309), Kenneth Navoa (0917 807 9387), Archli Enriquez (0917 823 9602) or call Ticketworld (02) 8891-9999, or SM Tickets (02) 8470-2222.
