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NEWS..Maubos man ang tinig ni Yeng-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maraming dapat ipagpasalamat si Yeng Constantino, kaya naman Salamat ang pamagat ng kanyang debut album (at title track) na ire-release ng Dream Music (isang imprint ng Star Records). Ang awiting Salamat ay bale thank-you note ni Yeng sa kanyang mga tagahanga, na ang iba’y bumuo ng fans club gaya ng Churvers at The Yeng Speak Society. Ang chorus ng naturang awitin ay: "Ang awiting ito’y para sa inyo/ At kung maubos ang tinig/ Di magsisisi/ Dahil iyong narinig mula sa labi ko/ Salamat, salamat" Sampung awit ang nakapaloob sa album, kabilang ang bersyon ni Yeng ng Bulag, Pipi at Bingi. Syanga pala, pangungunahan ni Yeng ang Dream Concert Tour na nagtatampok sa PDA Headmaster’s Honor List of Six. Magtatanghal sina Yeng, Jay-R, Ronnie, Panky, Irish at Chad Peralta sa Pebrero 2 sa Cebu Coliseum, sa Pebrero 10 sa Expo Filipino (Clark Field, Pampanga), at sa Pebrero 14 sa Aliw Theater (Manila). *** |
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Yeng attains her dreams
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SINCE she was crowned the Grand Star Dreamer of the first season of "Pinoy Dream Academy," Yeng Constan-tino had a lot of reasons to be thankful. That explains the title of her debut album, a 10-track collection, titled "Salamat." Released by Dream Music (an imprint of Star Records), the album is Yeng’s way of thanking the people who helped her get to where she is today. In fact, that is the very thing the title track is about. As most people know, Yeng is a prolific songwriter and she wrote many songs during her stint as a scholar. One of them is "Salamat," a thank you note to her many fans and fan clubs including the Churvers and the Yeng Speak Society. Its chorus goes, "Ang awiting ito’y para sa inyo. At kung maubos ang tinig, ‘di magsisi dahil iyong narinig mula sa labi ko, Salamat, salamat…" Proof of Yeng’s exceptional talent as a songwriter is that she wrote most of the record herself. "She wrote around 60% of the songs," says Jon Ilagan, Manager of Dream Big Productions, the company that handles not only her career, but those of her fellow "Pinoy Dream Academy" graduates as well. The album only includes one cover—her take on the Freddie Aguilar classic "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi," a song she sang on the show to thunderous applause. The album also includes songs written by the following: One Alvin Gonzales ("Pangarap Lang," a finalist of the Dream Songwriting Competition); fellow graduates Davey Langit ("Cool Off") and her best friend in the Academy RJ Jimenez ("If We Fall in Love," also the theme song for the Koreanovela "Princess Hours"). One track sees her collaborating with Cebalo—a band formed by fellow graduates Davey, Panky Trinidad, Yvan Lambatan and Eman Abatayo. Says Jon of her songwriting ability, "She writes very meaningful songs. Matindi ang pinaghuhugutan niya." Yeng has been through a lot, primarily because her family is not well-off. In fact, the house that they lived in before she joined "Pinoy Dream Academy" was to be demolished last November because they were only squatting on the property. That is another reason why she is thankful for winning — among her prizes was a condo unit from G.A. Towers, so now they have a place to live. She also won a brand-new Suzuki PAV eight-seater family wagon, but ironically, no one in her family can drive. Ultimately, her most valuable prize was that her music career got a second lease on life. Before "Pinoy Dream Academy," she was all set to give up her dream of singing in favor for a real job. Now, with the release of "Salamat," Yeng will surely have more reasons to be thankful. |
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Yeng Constantino babaing Ogie Alcasid By: Dinno Erece Yeng Constantino Daily Insider MAY female counterpart na si Ogie Alcasid, si Josephine ‘Yeng’ Constantino. The grand winner of Pinoy Dream Academy, Yeng recently turned 18 lang last Dec. 4, nasa ‘school’ pa yata sila noon. For winning the top honor, Yeng got a cool P1 million pesos cash, a condo unit and a car na pinalitan agad ng isang van. Bukod doon, may extra fifty thousand pesos pa siya as payment ng Star Cinema for her song Hawak Kamay na ginamit sa movie na Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo at nanalo ring Best Festival Song. Nagsimula rin si Yeng bilang part of a band the same way that Ogie started with a choral, ang Kundirana. Ngayon, ang balak ni Yeng, siya lahat ang mag- compose ng mga kakantahin niya, just like Ogie and if other singers ask her to compose one for them, she would gladly do so rin, just like Ogie pa rin. Si Ogie lang kasi ngayon ang male singer who composes his own songs. Ganito rin ang binabalak ni Yeng dahil more than singing, she loves composing more. Kita naman ito sa kanyang first hit, ang Hawak Kamay nga. * * * http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=...=3&aid=6093 |
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| shanen |
yeng s simply no.. 1 sa puso nmin pinoy..
da best among d rest.. |
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[Quote From] taga-sugbu Of ABS-CBN Community Forum
TICKETS FOR THE FEB. 02 CONCERT IN CEBU ARE NOW OUT!!! We bought ours at the Gaisano Metro Ayala Redemption Booth – near the entrance to the Grocery Section and the Package Counter (where they also hold their raffle draws).. Please check the Poster for the other Ticket Outlets. FYI LANG! Nuod kayo ha, heheh... 
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
YENG, pinag-aagawan nina RJ at Jay-R Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 02/03/2007 
Gaano katotoo na galit ang ilang staff ng Dream Big Productions kay RJ ‘Tuesday’ Jimenez dahil nangungulit daw ito kay 1st Grand Star Dreamer, Yeng Constantino? Ayon sa tsika sa amin ng taga DBP ay, "iritable na ang mga bossing namin d’yan kay RJ kasi walang ginawa kundi buntutan si Yeng maski saan shows, e, hindi naman pupuwede ‘yun ateng, siyempre nagta-trabaho ang bagets, tapos heto ang RJ, kung anik-anik ang sinasabi kay Yeng. "Alam naman niya kung ano ang plano ng Dream Big Productions kay Yeng at sa kanya (RJ), pero hindi siya sumusunod. "Acoustic ang packaging ni RJ at solo artist siya, bakit kailangan niyang bumuntot ng bumuntot kay Yeng?" Inalam naman namin sa isang bossing ng Dream Big Productions kung aware ba sila sa pangungulit ng "best friend" ni Yeng? "Nakarating sa amin ang balita at nakikita nga namin na naroon nga siya, nu’ng una, okey lang, pero dumadalas, so hindi na tama kasi nai-istorbo ‘yung trabaho ng Top 6," kuwento sa amin. Hindi kaya nakaramdam na ng selos itong si RJ kay Jay-R Siaboc, Jr. na balita namin ang nagpapalipad hangin na kay Yeng? Nabanggit kasi sa amin ng isa ring staff ng Pinoy Dream Academy na matagal ng may ‘tama’ ang 1st runner-up ng PDA sa dalaga at hindi lang ito pinapansin dahil nga kay RJ. Pero in fairness sa ilang mall shows nila, gustung-gusto ng fans sina Jay-R at Yeng bilang loveteam, huh!? Saan ka nga naman lulugar pa, RJ? http://www.philstar.com/philstar/PINOY200702037305.htm |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ mec_qt Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Yeng, ilalaban kay Sarah? RATED A Ni Aster Amoyo Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 02/09/2007 Ano ang posibilidad na ang kauna-unahang grand winner ng Pinoy Dream Academy na si Yeng Constantino ang mahigpit na makatunggali ng popstar na si Sarah Geronimo balang araw? Totoong malayo na ang narating ni Sarah magmula nang siya’y tanghaling kampeon ng Star for a Night singing contest sa telebisyon na produced ng Viva TV. Nawala man sa ere ang programang piknagmulan ni Sarah, patuloy naman ang pamamayagpag niya bilang isang singing star at concert performer hindi lamang dito sa Pilipinas kundi maging sa ibang bansa. Kung made na si Sarah, ngayon pa lamang nagsisimu. lang mag-shine ang star ni Yeng sa tulong ng kanyang management company, ang Dream Big Productions. Barely one month pa lamang sa market ang kanyang debut album na pinamagatang "Salamat" pero umabot na ito sa platinu_m mark. Plano rin siyang bigyan ng kanyang major solo concert sa Araneta Coliseum sometime in July at magkakaroon siya ng TV series sa Dos. * * * |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
‘Pinoy Dream Academy,’ ‘Philippine Idol’ And ‘Super Inggo’ Stars At The 1st Notre Dame School In The Philippines And Asia By STAGES February 08, 2007 
Pinoy Dream Academy’s Yeng Constantino, Philippine Idol’s Reymond Sajor and Super Inggo’s Sam Concepcion are the topnotch singers who will take part in the Diamond Jubilee Celebration at Notre Dame of Midsayap College (NDMC) in Cotabato, which is the very first Notre Dame school in the Philippines and Asia. This historic event is aptly titled “Sidlak” and set on Feb. 17, Sat., at NDMC soccer field. Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino will lead around 7,000 participants from different Notre Dame colleges and universities from General Santos, Marbel, Kidapawan and Cotabato City in singing her phenomenal hit composition “Hawak Kamay,” while calling on all Notre Dameans to continue on serving with compassion and excellence. Philippine Idol balladeer Reymond Sajor will render a sneak peek into his remake of Frh Fr. Charles Prass, OMI as its first Rector. The institution has since been named as Notre Dame of Midsayap College (NDMC). On NDMC’s 65th year, the institution stands proud of its accomplishments and of what it has become – 65 years of selfless and dedicated service. NDMC traces its history from its humble beginnings to being a stronghold of learning. Through time, NDMC has become a compassionate community with remarkable commitment coming from its leaders. Fr. Romeo Saniel, OMI is NDMC’s Diamond Jubilee President. ABS CBN, DXOL Cotabato, DXDM Kidapawan and DXOM Marbel will cover this major event in Mindanao. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=832 |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ shenaocampo Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
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Vote nyo si Yeng sa Myx Awards (new artist of the year) type"MMA 65" and send to 2366 | ||
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[Quote From And Credit For][ shenaocampo Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
[QUOTE=jhennifer;18632698]TOP 20 WEEKLY COUNTDOWN.. WRR FEB 10 07 #20 = Ambisyoso - Kamikazee #19 = Kung Kaya Ko - Toni Gonzaga #18 = Breaking Free - Asian Version #17 = IT'S ALL ABOUT YOUR LOVE - RJ JIMENEZ #16 = Gitara - PArokya Ni Edgar #15 = Bitiw - Spongecola #14 = I Still Believe in Loving You - Sarah Geronimo #13 = MISS KITA PG TUESDAY - RJ JIMENEZ #12 = Maria Flordeluna - Sheryn Regis #11 = Total Eclipse - Westlife #10 = PANGARAP LANG - YENG CONSTANTINO #9 = Your love - Erik Santos #8 = Pag-ibig kong ito - Sheryn Regis #7 = Someday - Nina #6 = Nakapagtataka - Spongecola #5 = Pag-ibig na kaya - rachelle ann go and christian bautista #4 = SALAMAT - YENG CONSTANTINO #3 = Say you'll never go - Erik santos #2 = HAWAK KAMAY - YENG CONSTANTINO #1 = IF WE FALL IN LOVE - YENG CONSTANTINO & RJ JIMENEZ |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ shenaocampo Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
vids bacolod shows- feb 9 2007 pangarap lang 
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[Quote From And Credit For][ shenaocampo Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
[Quote From And Credit For][ rosaryjoy Of Youtube] 
RJ And Yeng Vid In Bacolod Mall Show "Valentines Question" Kilig- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPbMwQxNRuo "Yeng Plugging Album" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-c-LuE3Z3s "Rj" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8jMsYnYWsM |
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Happy Valentines to yeng and rj and to everyone here
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Has success already changed Yeng Constantino? The Pinoy Dream Academy grand winner clarifies issues against her. Melba Llanera | Thursday, February 15, 2007 
Pagkatapos itanghal bilang kauna-unahang Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) Grand Winner at sumikat ang awitin niyang "Hawak-Kamay," kaliwa't kanan ang mga intrigang ipinupukol ngayon kay Yeng Constantino. Una na rito ang usap-usapan na sobrang taas daw ng talent fee na hinihingi ng kampo ni Yeng kaya hindi ito ma-afford ng ilang mga producers na gusto siyang kunin para mag-perform. Balita rin na kinakikitaan na raw ng sobrang kayabangan at pagmamalaki si Yeng. Gusto rin daw nitong lagi siyang pinagkakaguluhan at binibigyan ng special treatment. Binigyang-linaw ni Yeng ang lahat ng mga paratang na ito sa kanya sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last Sunday, February 11, during the live presentation of ASAP '07 sa ABS-CBN. "Unang-una, ang part ko lang as an artist is mag-perfom," panimula ni Yeng. "Hindi ako kasama sa transaksyon ng pera o kahit na anong bagay. Basta ako nagpupunta doon para magtrabaho at magpasaya ng tao. Ang nag-uusap sa mga ganung bagay is ABS-CBN, tapos yung manager ko, si Mr. Jay Lavides. "Minsan masakit talaga pag sinasabihan kang 'makapal ang mukha, akala mo kung sino e kabagu-bagong artista, kung maningil e ganito, walang karapatan.' Patuloy ni Yeng, "Ako kasi, bata pa lang ako, ang gusto ko na ay magpasaya ng mga tao. Hindi ako nag-iisip ng mga ganitong bagay. Dati nga, kumikita lang ako ng P250 a night, three sets, 30 to 40 songs. Masaya na ako basta alam kong nakakatugtog ako. "Sa akin, masaya ako kasi nakakatulong ako sa parents ko. Pero hangga't maaari, ayokong ma-involve sa pera kasi ‘pag nahaluan ng pera yung artistry ko, di na siya pure." Nilinaw rin ni Yeng ang intrigang sa sobrang kayabangan niya ay gustung-gusto niya na binibigyan ng special treatment. Lagi rin daw nakataas ang ulo niya na parang ipinagmamalaki niya na siya ang PDA Grand Winner. "Wala akong masasabi kung ganun ang tingin nila sa akin," mahinahon niyang tugon. "Ang lagi kong naiiisip kaya nila nasasabi ‘yon, kasi ganito ako magsalita at para akong maton. Nakalakihan ko na kasi yung ganito dahil mga lalake ang karamihan ng mga kaibigan ko. Siguro misunderstood lang ako ng ibang tao." Dagdag pa niya, "Sa akin, personally, kung ganun ang tingin sa akin ng iba, ayos lang kasi di ko naman sila mapi-please lahat. Pero ako sa sarili ko, alam ko na wala akong ipinagyayabang. Wala akong ginagawang masama. "'Pag pumupunta nga ako sa isang lugar, nakayuko lang ako. ‘Pag dadaan ako, di mo makikita na proud na proud ako na magpakita sa tao. Hiyang-hiya nga ako ‘pag may nagpapa-autograph sa akin minsan," sabi pa ni Yeng. Samantala, inakala ng iba na mauuwi na sa isang seryosohang relasyon ang sweetness na nakita sa kanila ni RJ Jimenez sa loob ng PDA house. Pero ayon kay Yeng ay mas magandang magkaibigan muna ang samahan nila ni RJ. "Di ko siya naging boyfriend," paglilinaw niya. "Sobrang naging close kami sa loob, pero alam namin na iba yung purpose namin kung bakit kami pumasok sa PDA. So focus muna kami on our dreams. "Nandito na ako, sasamantalahin ko na siya. Nandiyan na rin si RJ, so dapat pagbutihan niya na rin. Nag-decide kami pareho na maging magkaibigan na lang kami and nagkaintindihan naman kami dun," pagtatapos na ni Yeng. http://pep.ph/articles/news/12224.htm |
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Yeng Constantino being courted by Jay-R Siaboc?
Dinno Erece | Thursday, February 15, 2007 
Jay-R reportedly sent flowers and chocolates to Yeng's new house on Valentine's day. Ex-Pinoy Dream Academy scholars Yeng Constantino and Jay-R Siaboc seem to have developed special feelings for each other after being constantly together. Photo: Noel Orsal & Ruel Mendoza Balitang nanliligaw na rin ang Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) runner-up na si Jay-R Siaboc sa PDA Grand Winner na si Yeng Constantino. Soulmates noong nasa loob pa lang ng PDA compound, ayaw pang magpaligaw noon ni Yeng dahil bukod sa kuya ang turing niya kay Jay-R, she was just 17 at that time. Yeng turned 18 last December 4. That time din ay mas close si Yeng kay RJ Jimenez samantalang si Jay-R naman ay nagkaroon ng short-lived romance with Iya Ginez. Jay-R and Iya broke up after PDA. Paglabas ng final six PDA scholars—Yeng RJ, Ronnie Liang, Panky Trinidad, Irish Fullerton, and Chad Perlata—although walang ginagawang team-up sa anim, na incidentally ay match-up naman dahil there are three boys and three girls, mayroong nakakapansin sa closeness nina Yeng and Jay-R. This was further bolstered by an eyewitness report last February 13 sa backstage ng Aliw Theater during the Valentine concert of Christian Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go, kung saan sina Yeng at Jay-R ang special guests. Reportedly, kung gaano ka-sweet on stage sina Christian and Rachelle, who will celebrate their second anniversary this month, ganoon din daw ka-sweet backstage sina Yeng and Jay-R. Wednesday afternoon, pinadalhan ni Jay-R si Yeng ng bulaklak at chocolates sa bagong bahay nito sa may EDSA Shaw. Nakatakdang umalis ng bansa sina Yeng at Jay-R kasama sina Ronnie, Irish, Panky, at Chad Peralta starting next month papuntang Japan and by July sa United States. Malamang na mas lumalim pa ang pagsasama ng dalawa kapag malayo na sila sa tingin ng mas maraming tao. Ang tanong ngayon ng marami ay paano na si RJ na unang na-link kay Yeng noong pareho pa silang nasa loob ng PDA house? http://pep.ph/articles/news/12232.htm |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Yeng Constantino gets her wish By Ruel J. Mendoza Life will never be the same again for Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Dreamer Yeng Constantino. After winning the ABS-CBN reality show last December, so many changes have happened in her life that she can’t simply imagine these things are actually for real. Last month, Yeng received the key to a condominium unit at the Globe Asiatique on Edsa in Mandaluyong City, just next to the MRT Boni Avenue station. Present during the turnover was Globe Asiatique president Delfin Lee who personally gave Yeng a tour of her fully furnished, three-bedroom unit. It was perfect timing because the house Yeng’s family was occupying in Rizal was bulldozed as part of the administration’s efforts to clear government land of squatters. In Tagalog, Yeng said, “We were squatting on the land and we couldn’t do anything when the government wanted it cleared of squatters, I’m just too glad this condo came to us at the time we lost our house. Now my whole family has a place to stay. I can’t thank Pinoy Dream Academy any less. Without the chance I have been given, my family would have been out in the streets.” Located at the 27th floor of Globe Asiatique, Yeng said that the location of the condo was just perfect for her since most of her work will be in Quezon City. She will be with her parents Joselito and Susan Constantino and her other siblings while they scout for a new apartment. “I’m the youngest, so my parents are very protective,” Yeng said. “Papa works at Ateneo de Manila University where he’s a librarian. This is a bit far from his place of work. My mom likes it here because she wants to see if I’d be okay. Papa has bought a lot in Rizal, and once we have built a house on it, they’re going back there.” Brand-new van Yeng also received her other prize from PDA: a Silver Suzuki APV eight-seater family car. “It’s just right for my big family,” she said. “We now have a car and we can all go together when I have singing engagements.” For her and at her very young age—she’s only 18—things have happened so fast that she has yet to comprehend every bit of it. One day she was just a simple girl with a dream of becoming a singer. Now she’s a millionaire with a career to face for many years to come. She recently launched her debut album under Star Records and her hit single “Hawak-Kamay” won as Best Movie Theme Song in the recent Metro Manila Film Festival 2006 for the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo. Does Yeng still have dreams to fulfill? “I have lots of dreams for myself and my family,” she smiled. “I want to finish school. I’d like to earn a college degree. But that has been put on the sidelines as of now, because my career in show business is my top priority. “I’m simply making good use of what God has gifted me [with]. I want to write more songs for everyone. I want to share my talent with them. And I like to tell everyone that dreams can come true. Just be determined and always believe in what you can do.” http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife6_feb17_2007 |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Friday, February 16, 2007 ON THE PROWL By Amiel Martin Cabanlig ‘Dreamers’ wear Penshoppe IT was another fun sortie to the Queen City of the South when Penshoppe played the generous host to a razzmatazz of society and entertainment writers and columnists. Billeted in the heart of Cebu’s sprawling metropolis, we all had a fun get-together as the fashion brand proudly presented its Penshoppe Dream Honors List, a group of young men and women who are achievers in their own right. Meet the brand’s new image models who are not just pretty faces but young ones driven by excellence and an inner fire to win. They are models of a different breed with styles all on their own. They are everything that the brand is all about. Josephine Constantino, 18, knows exactly why she is a winner. “Determination! I’ve always wanted to do this, to be here.” Charming and adorable Yeng knows she is unique and takes full of advantage of it. “I know I’m different from other musicians, and I will remain to be so. After all, paano ako sisikat kung may kapareha [how will I become famous if I’m like everyone else]?” With a clear vision of her future, this “emotional rocker,” remains to be just a girl humming while strumming her guitar off-stage. Eduardo Siaboc Jr., 19, can attest that patience and humility are the keys to success. Cute and lovable Jay-R started helping his family at an early age using his now famous voice. But he didn’t stop there. His eyes were constantly open to new things. Playing the guitar and drums—bring it on! As he aptly puts it: “Pa extra-extra, pa-jam-jam. That’s how I learned.” Slowly but surely and with his feet firmly planted on the ground, he amazed the world with his quiet strength, innate Cebuano charm and awe-inspiring talent. It is truly wonderful that finally, the spotlight is on him today. Ronnie Liang, 21, can give great advice on winning. Like first off, you have to go through a lot of losing. But this attractive and smart guy will also be the first to tell you that a winner does not blink, budge or falter through and despite his losses. He stands up and carries on with his chin up. Distance, rejection and harsh criticism are parts of the game. What a winner does is master the game and immerses himself in it. Versatility is what has made Ronnie last through good times and bad. Today, as he shines and savors the sweet smell of success, the world knows that he truly deserves it. Mariangela Soliel Trinidad, 20, is feisty and very pretty. She is a scene-stealer even before she even sings. And when she does, it’s an entirely awesome scene. Being true to herself is indeed Panky’s drawing power: “Kung anong nakikita nyo sa akin, ako yun [What you see is what you get]. I don’t hide stuff.” She also believes that a little mystery won’t hurt. As long as behind the strong personality is a good heart, she is determined to touch people’s lives through her music. Richard Edward Peralta, 21, wants to be remembered as one who lived his dreams and turned down no challenges. That’s probably why handsome and brawny Chad epitomizes the world “balance.” Although raised in Australia, this Manny Paquiao fanatic is proud of his Filipino roots and no nonsense pursuits. “There is something in me . . . this creativity . . . this passion. It’s in my blood.” He looks forward to the future with the same sense of balance that got him where he is.” Fatima Irish Fullerton, 23, is proud of the way her mom has instilled Filipino values in her. The results are remarkable for this gorgeous Filipino American has bloomed into a family-oriented and full-fledged Filipino-speaking winner. All this with her outgoing nature and love for travel has contributed to her strong nature. “You can even pursue your musical dreams, attend college and be a waitress at the same time.” Take this from Irish: Anything is possible. Yeng, Jay-R, Ronnie, Panky, Chad and Irish are examples of the great possibilities that can be had when one believes and persists on making one’s dreams come true. Watch them shine as Penshoppe puts the spotlight on these dreamers. http://www.manilatimes.net/nation...b/16/yehey/life/20070216lif4.html |
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Jay-R Siaboc bokya agad kay Yeng Constantino
Mukhang dead serious si Jay-R Siaboc sa panliligaw sa PDA Grand Star Dreamer na si Yeng Constantino dahil pinadalhan na naman niya ito ng flowers last Feb. 15. Prior to this, nagbigay na ang PDA 1st runner-up ng bulaklak sa dalaga noong Valentine’s Day with matching chocolates. Last Thursday, three dozens of pink roses naman ang ibinigay ni Jay-R, na ang feeling ng dalaga, parang promo raw ng Hershey’s dahil sa rami ng kisses chocolates na nakalagay sa flowers. Sa naka-enclose na card, may personal note si Jay-R thanking Yeng for all the support sa debut album ng singer kung saan ay nag-duet sila sa kantang Himala. Wala pa naman daw “I love you” na nakalagay, kaya hindi iniisip ni Yeng na nanliligaw na ang binata sa kanya. “Para sa akin, friendship lang po ang ibig sabihin nu’n, dahil pink ’yung flowers, eh,” say ni Yeng. What if hindi friendship ang pakay ni Jay-R, kundi talagang gusto siyang ligawan, may pag-asa ba? “Naku, hindi ko muna po iniisip ’yan. Para sa akin po, work muna talaga ang priority ko. Wala po munang love-love,” sabi ni Yeng. Sa ngayon, tuwang-tuwa siya’t naka-platinum na ang kanyang Salamat album at next Sunday, i-a-award ito sa kanya sa ASAP ’07. Nauna na siyang bigyan ng gold record award last Sunday din sa nasabing variety show. Tuwang-tuwa rin niyang ibinalita na No. 2 ang Salamat sa best-selling album ng Odyssey. Sa March 1, aalis ang PDA Top 6 para simulan ang first leg ng world tour at Japan ang una nilang destinasyon. Jay-R Siaboc bokya agad kay Yeng Constantino Mukhang dead serious si Jay-R Siaboc sa panliligaw sa PDA Grand Star Dreamer na si Yeng Constantino dahil pinadalhan na naman niya ito ng flowers last Feb. 15. Prior to this, nagbigay na ang PDA 1st runner-up ng bulaklak sa dalaga noong Valentine’s Day with matching chocolates. Last Thursday, three dozens of pink roses naman ang ibinigay ni Jay-R, na ang feeling ng dalaga, parang promo raw ng Hershey’s dahil sa rami ng kisses chocolates na nakalagay sa flowers. Sa naka-enclose na card, may personal note si Jay-R thanking Yeng for all the support sa debut album ng singer kung saan ay nag-duet sila sa kantang Himala. Wala pa naman daw “I love you” na nakalagay, kaya hindi iniisip ni Yeng na nanliligaw na ang binata sa kanya. “Para sa akin, friendship lang po ang ibig sabihin nu’n, dahil pink ’yung flowers, eh,” say ni Yeng. What if hindi friendship ang pakay ni Jay-R, kundi talagang gusto siyang ligawan, may pag-asa ba? “Naku, hindi ko muna po iniisip ’yan. Para sa akin po, work muna talaga ang priority ko. Wala po munang love-love,” sabi ni Yeng. Sa ngayon, tuwang-tuwa siya’t naka-platinum na ang kanyang Salamat album at next Sunday, i-a-award ito sa kanya sa ASAP ’07. Nauna na siyang bigyan ng gold record award last Sunday din sa nasabing variety show. Tuwang-tuwa rin niyang ibinalita na No. 2 ang Salamat sa best-selling album ng Odyssey. Sa March 1, aalis ang PDA Top 6 para simulan ang first leg ng world tour at Japan ang una nilang destinasyon. posted by talksmart @ 2/17/2007 05:56:00 AM |
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agree ako bunso dapat career muna once in a lifetime lang yan kaya concentrate muna sa work ang daming lalaki sa mundo....god bless 
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Title: Salamat Artist: Yeng Constantino Label: Star Records Released: Number of Tracks: 10 Titik Pilipino Album Review by Ginnie Faustino-Galgana For self-confessed rocker, Yeng Constantino can croon, albeit with the edge of a rocker. This winner of the Pinoy Dream Academy lead an arduous journey to get to this album. Perhaps it's not the long and thorny road most traditional artists went through, but Yeng obviously worked hard for her craft, and under the scrutiny of a worldwide audience at that. It's not surprising that she did win the contest. She has the talent, and it is obvious even with just hearing her songs. She poses as the edgier version of Kitchie Nadal. She's not a Kitchie, mind you. Yeng is Yeng the rocker, primarily. This album attests to that. For the older generation, think of her a cross between Sampaguita and Coritha. At least her songs sound like it. She wrote most of the songs and the influence of her predecessors are there, Kitchie included. Thankfully, for a rocker, Yeng's songs are not the explosive kind -- not too noisy. It's still up there in terms of decibel ratings. But not all the songs can make your ears ring -- quite a refreshing change from the usual all-noise rock bands swarming the stages of the city. Yeng breathes new life to Sanffu Rigor's Bulag, Pipi at Bingi, a representative of the 70's rock era in the country. The result is a wake-up call to the beauty of the 70's music. More revivals like this are well-deserved and very welcome. Of course, Yeng siganture hit, Hawak Kamay, caps the album, as if to remind listeners how she got to this point in her career. Sing away, Yeng! Rating: http://www.titikpilipino.com/album/reviews.php?albumid=1211 |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
 Up-Close: Yeng Constantino
Josephine "Yeng" Constantino Pinoy Dream Academy, Grand Star Dreamer A new addition to ABS-CBN's roster of stars, this 18-year old from Rizal will rock the house down with her outstanding pipes. Yeng also showcased her song-writing talent with "Hawak Kamay," an undisputed hit in the country today, topping almost every existing radio chart in the Philippines. What's in it for Yeng now that she took home the distinction of being the 1st ever Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy? We cannot be certain at this point, but with the help of her growing fanbase, she may be off to a plentiful career soon. But before looking ahead, let's take a closer peek at this girl's songs and album cuts that have blown away avid viewers of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy. There's no denying that "Hawak Kamay" immediately grabbed many by the heart with its passionate and truthful lyrics. Yeng supposedly wrote this song for a very close cousin of hers who lost hope, and that hand-in-hand they can go through all of life's hardships. True to its meaning, many of us experience the same. The minute I heard the lines of this song, I knew it was going to bring home the bacon--and sure I wasn't mistaken. I just heard from forum boards (of which Yeng is the talk of the town lately, by the way) that "Hawak Kamay" was chosen to become a theme song for a movie (Is it for Judy Ann's Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo? I'm not quite sure.), great job Yeng! Yeng is also the voice behind "Pangarap Lang," a potential hit. In this track (found in Pinoy Dream Academy Originals Vol. III), Yeng shows her rockstar-self, similar to female lead vocals of our premiere bands today (e.g., Moonstar88). Another cut to be enjoyed by Yeng's avid supporters is her duet with co-dreamer RJ Jimenez (who is interestingly paired with Yeng inside the academy) entitled "If We Fall in Love." Yeng's vocals are soothing, calm, and easy to listen to. Sadly, RJ Jimenez does quite an unimpressive performance in the song, almost struggling with hitting his notes. I'd even prefer Yeng singing this song by herself. Now that would be a delight. Let's hope there's more of Yeng Constantino in the coming months and years, as her voice is sure to stick to the hearts of many. Like her duet with RJ says, we have fallen in love with this grand star dreamer. Best wishes to you, Yeng! http://opmusikahan.blogspot.com/2006/12/up-close-yeng-constantino.html |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ misthy Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Sarah, Rica, and Yeng to star in the remake of "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" 
Ire-remake din ng ABS-CBN ang isa sa mga pelikula ng Viva Films na Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. Pinag-a-acting workshop na nga ang apat sa anim na Pinoy Dream Academy scholars na sina Yeng Constantino, Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang, at Irish Fullerton. Isasabak na rin kasi sila sa acting and from sources close to the group of singers, isang soap ang gagawin nila—the remake of the drama-musical movie nina Sharon Cuneta, Dina Bonnevie, and Cherie Gil na Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. Sina Sarah Geronimo, Rica Peralejo, at Yeng ang gaganap sa characters ng tatlong bida. Earlier, it was supposed to be Sarah, Yeng, and Rachelle Ann Go. The last time nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Rachelle prior to her Valentine concert with boyfriend Christian Bautista, nabanggit nga ni Rachelle that she is being offered a soap opera bukod pa sa unang pelikula na gagawin niya for Regal Films. We were also told na aalisin ang pangalan ni Rachelle sa cast dahil baka mapunta sa kanya ang papel ni Cherie na isang kontrabida so she was replaced by Rica. Sarah is expected to play the role of Sharon while Yeng will play the role of Dina. Kung saka-sakali, this will be the second time na gagampanan ni Sarah ang roles ni Sharon sa old movies ng Megastar. Nauna na rito ang TV version ng Bituing Walang Ningning. Sarah was also slated to sana the remake of Sharon's first movie, ang Dear Heart, with former husband Gabby Concepcion. Pero hindi yata masyadong happy si Sharon sa pagre-remake ng kanyang mga pelikula kaya hindi na itinuloy ng Viva Films ang movie starring Sarah and John Lloyd Cruz sana. Nagsisimula pa lang ang workshops nina Yeng and the other PDA at may Japan at US tours pa sila, ganun din si Sarah na may US concert with the champions, so hindi pa alam kung kailan sisimulan ang Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. Si Rica, may bago nang show, another Viva remake—ang Palimos ng Pag-ibig that also starred Dina, just like Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. Makakasama niya rito sina Diether Ocampo at Kristine Hermosa na gaganap sa mga characters na ginampanan nina Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos sa big screen. Kung saka-sakaling matuloy ang Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, ito ang ikalawang pagkakataon na gagamitin ng ABS-CBN ang nasabing titulo sa kanilang drama series. Matatandaang from 2003 to 2004 ay nagkaroon na ang Dos ng primetime drama series na may pamagat na Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Diether Ocampo, and Angelika dela Cruz. Ang theme song na ginamit dito ay siya ring theme song na originally sung by Sharon Cuneta in the movie she starred in. |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Review: Salamat Salamat Artist: Yeng Constantino Record Label: Star Records Released: 2007 4.5 out of 5 stars! Thankful, this is what Yeng Constantino, Grand winner of the first ever season of Pinoy Dream Academy, wishes to extend to her fans. We, too, are thankful for her arrival. What's amazing about Yeng's debut album under Star Records is that 7 of the 10 equally ingenious tracks are self-penned by this multi-talented artist. One song entitled, "If We Fall in Love" was originally a duet with co-dreamer RJ Jimenez, but has since been converted as a solo for this album. Yeng also pays tribute to the father of OPM, Ka Freddie Aguilar, with her remake of the nostalgic "Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi." Yeng truly hits home. Starting off with "Salamat," a song truly dedicated to her many fans and supporters, Yeng delivers with placidity beyond compare. Not only does the song possess a beautiful tune, but it also reaches deep with its heart-warming lyrics. The sincerity in this girl's heart is poured all-out for this song. Enough senti, moving on to the hip "Away Bati," which is still, yes, composed by hers truly. Encouraging listeners to jam to the amazing beat, this can undoubtedly become a hit to many avid rock listeners today. Why does "Cool Off" sound eerily like Kitchie Nadal's first solo hit, "'Wag na 'Wag Mong Sasabihin"? I initially thought this song was another one of those ripoffs that later became undeserving hits, but when Yeng busts into the chorus, she reclaims the identity of this song as her own. Another Yeng Constantino-penned song, "Time In," is a collaboration with Yeng's co-dreamers, Panky, Davey, Yvan, and Emman, who incidentally formed the new band, CEBALO. Casual yet fun lyrics, a jammin' tune, and amazing vocals make up this beautiful cut. Make way for a beautiful remake of Ka Freddie Aguilar's "Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi." Yeng fills her rendition with so much emotion and character that she channels it to her listeners very well. The song may have brought back the old memories of Yeng's humble past. The tune-play and prolonged note at the end gives the song an eerie and dark finish. Yeng's self-composed English cut, "Just Can't Say," drifts slightly away from the intense rock and focuses more on emotion and meaning. "Awit ng Pangarap," also composed by Yeng Constantino, was chosen as the theme song of Pinoy Dream Academy. The song is inspiring and has a new flavor to its tune and mix. It's rare to hear songs of this caliber to be chosen as theme songs to ABS-CBN's shows. Taking a full break off of rock music, Yeng renders a solo version of a former duet with RJ Jimenez entitled, "If We Fall in Love," which became the theme song of ABS-CBN's Koreanovela, Princess Hours. Frankly speaking, the song sounds twice as beautiful as a solo cut rather than a collaboration with RJ Jimenez, who struggled greatly with the key in the duet version. Not only does this song sound great, but it is also a testimony of Yeng's versatility as a singer. "Pangarap Lang" is a hip and enjoyable track, with it's creative lyrics and tune. It comes close to the feel of Eraserhead's "Overdrive," except it is graced by the sultry voice of a female rocker-diva. There is no better way to end this album but with Yeng's first-ever massive hit, "Hawak Kamay," which has enjoyed extremely frequent airplay even while Yeng was still inside the academy. What makes this song different yet tremendously appealing is its empathetic lyrics and ingenious yet easy-to-learn tune. The song's album version is one of three mixes, the other two coming from the Pinoy Dream Academy album and as a theme song to Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos' movie, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, respectively. The version of "Hawak Kamay" in the album is inclined to rock, while the one in the PDA album sounds more acoustic, and the version for the movie, more appropriately as a ballad. Yeng is truly a gold find of 2006 in our struggling OPM industry, because not only is she a great singer, but she is also a fabulous composer. Let's hope ABS-CBN and Star Records take care of this rare find and give her more opportunities to enrich her budding career. On a different note, Yeng should also slowly build her personality, character, and her hosting abilities to improve her marketability. But that aside, Yeng's undisputed talent is never to be left unnoticed. http://opmusikahan.blogspot.com/2007/02/review-salamat.html |
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[Credit And Quote]{To/From][ http://markzchannel.blogspot.com ]
Yeng Constantino, Kontrabida sa Soap Now we know why pinag-a-acting workshop na ang apat sa PDA scholars na sina Yeng Constantino, Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang and Irish Fullerton. Isasalang pala sila sa isang upcoming primetime soap, ang remake ng Viva Films movie nina Sharon Cuneta, Dina Bonnevie and Cherrie Gil. 
Si Sarah Geronimo ang nakatakdang pumapel sa Sharon role, her second after Bituing Walang Ningning at si Yeng naman ang Dina role. Teka, kapag natuloy ang Dear Heart, pangatlong beses na ito ni Sarah na gumanap bilang Sharon. Hindi kaya tawagin na siyang copycat ni Sharon pag nagkataon? The third role, that of Cherrie's might surprise you. Si Rica Peralejo daw. Dapat kasi, para kay Rachelle Ann Go sana ang papel but we heard ang Viva Films na nag-release ng rights ang mismong tumanggi na ibi-gay ang Cherrie role kay Rachelle, a talent of theirs sa Viva Artist Agency. Kasi nga raw, may pagkakontrabida ang papel at ito pa naman ang first TV soap ni Rachelle kaya baka ma-typecast ang girlfriend ni Christian Bautista. Labels: Dream Big Productions, General, Kapamilya, Showbiz News, TV Shows, Yeng Constantino |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Yeng Constantino (right) is very excited to work with her idol, Sarah Geronimo, in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. Photo: Noel Orsal Yeng and Sarah pit acting and singing talents in "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" Yeng and Sarah topbill the remake of Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas with Rica Peralejo. Dinno Erece | Saturday, February 24, 2007 Excited na si Yeng Constantino sa kanyang first acting job and the chance na makasama niya ang kaniyang idol na si Sarah Geronimo. Tuloy na nga ang remake ng Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas ng Viva Films sa ABS-CBN. Originally starring Sharon Cuneta, Dina Bonnevie and Cherie Gil, it will now star Sarah na gaganap sa character na ginampanan ni Sharon, si Yeng for the Dina character, and Rica Peralejo for the Cherie character. Dapat sana'y si Rachelle Ann Go ang gaganap sa Cherie character ngunit hindi nga siya pinayagan ng Viva Artist Agency (VAA) kung saan siya talent kahit, ironically, galing din sa Viva ang kuwento. Ayaw nga kasing paganapin si Rachel ng kontrabida role as this would also have been her first regular acting job, baka raw ma-typecast agad na kontrabida. For this, Yeng, together with three other Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) scholars Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang, and Irish Fullerton are undergoing acting workshop ngayon. Kasali rin kasi ang tatlo sa said show. Bagama't naku-compare lately sina Sarah and Yeng at ini-intriga sila sa sale ng kanilang albums nang pareho itong mag-gold in its first week of release—although naka-platinum na agad ang Salamat: Yeng Constantino from Dream Records after its second week-hindi pinapansin ni Yeng ang intriga sa kanila ni Sarah at bagkus ay excited pa nga siya. Idol niya kasi si Sarah and the thought of working with her idol titillates her. Doubly excited pa si Yeng dahil napaka-challenging agad ng kaniyang first role. Sa original movie kasi, naging lasenggera ang character ni Dina, na gagampanan ngayon ni Yeng, out of frustration nang pansumandaling nagkahiwa-hiwalay ang grupo nila nina Sharon and Cherie. Malamang na masimulan ang Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas around May or June. Papuntang Japan next month ang anim na PDA scholars kasama sina Panky Trinidad and Chad Peralta and by April, sa United States naman. Naka schedule ding umalis si Sarah kasama ng iba pang Champions na sina Mark Bautista, Rachelle, and Christian Bautista, also for US tour. Busy naman si Rica these days taping for her new soap Palimos ng Pag-ibig, another remake from Viva Films and also starring Dina then. http://www.pep.ph/articles/news/12324.htm |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Title: Love Blends Artist: Various Artists Label: Star Records Released: 2007 Number of Tracks: 12 Track Listing (Title - Artist) 1. My Eyes Adored You - Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga 2. If We Fall In Love - Yeng Constantino and RJ Jimenez 3. Now That I Have You - Erik Santos and Sheryn Regis 4. You Are The One - Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga 5. Bakit Ba Iniibig Ka - Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez 6. Paano Kaya Magtatagpo - Piolo Pascual and Vina Morales 7. I Will Take You Forever - Jerome Sala and Mabel Bacusmo 8. Please Be Careful With My Heart - Heart Evangelista and Hans 9. We Could Be In Love - Sheryn Regis and Johann Escanan 10. Come What May - Erik Santos and Vina Morales 11. Walang Kapalit [Bonus Track] - Piolo Pascual 12. Crazy Little Thing Called Love [Bonus Track] - Sam Milby |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
BUZZSTATION Edgar Cruz 02/27/2007 *snipped* 7. Who came bearing flowers for Yeng? You expected JR Jimenez to give Yeng Constantino flowers on Valentine’s Day, right? No, it was Jay-R Siaboc who came carrying a bouquet as magical workings of heavenly bodies have them working together. The dinner she planned with family members in the condo she won in Pinoy Dream Academy did not push through. She told Buzzstation during a one-on-one chat that she would welcome anybody bearing flowers who would drop by. JR, the more vocal pursuer, was a no-show. Jay-R, the silent admirer, was concrete in his action. In fact, he gave her more flowers plus Kisses the following day. Jay-R in love with Yeng? Mostly likely! But there’s a reason for the lovey-dovey act than what he is willing to confess. They are being paired as a love team! Yeng and Jay-R will play lovers in the Sana’y Wala ng Wakas remake by ABS-CBN for the primetime slot. Sarah Geronimo is essaying the Sharon Cuneta role, and Yeng, the Dina Bonnevie part. But as far as Yeng is concerned, this pairing is for the small screen only. She agreed with her dad that her priority is career and anything that sidetracks her should be put aside. Her over-all goal is to pitch her career as a solo singer. Salamat, her debut CD under Dream Big Productions, in now a platinum performer. Plaque-awarding took place at ASAP ’07 last Sunday! http://www.tribune.net.ph/life/20070227lif3.html |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Yeng, patuloy na naglalakad sa ulap Billy Balbastro 
AFTER making it big locally, starting at the Cebu Coliseum early this month and at Clark in Pampanga later, the Final Six of the recent Pinoy Dream Academy will try foreign shores. Grand Dreamer winner Yeng Constantino, who has her own share of individual shows in Iloilo and Midsayap (Cotabato), is excited about this since this is the first time to leave the country. With an exciting full month – she has still to enjoy a full restful day – plus her Platinum Record Award last Sunday at ASAP 07 for her debut album Salamat, she is most interested to know how the music scene in Japan is like. Yes, Yeng, Panky Trinidad, Irish Fullerton, Richard Peralta and the two runner-up Jay-R Siaboc and Ronnie Liang are now looking forward to their foreign stint. I was told that Jun Hirano (who’s from Japan) will join them. They are set to have a show at Tokyo on March 1, this coming Thursday, so they will be leaving on February 28 (Wednesday). They will be coming home on March 2 for more commitments here locally. Then in early April, the Final Six will have their US tour with seven cities in their itinerary, with an additional one if schedules permit. Earlier set for late March, they will be leaving on April 4 (Wednesday) and they are expected to be back on April 25. Their first show will be in San Francisco – to the delight of Irish who hails from there – on April 7. Incidentally her mom of the Yanogazo clan in Cainta is a teacher there. The itinerary includes: San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington, Chicago and Atlantic City (the last one on April 22). Except for Irish, this will be the first US trip for them, including Chad whose family lives in Australia. *** Dreamers executive Jon Ilagan tells us that negotiations are also being made for show in Europe later this year. Or perhaps they can also have a second US tour to accommodate other promoters who want the show too in their cities. Panky, Irish and Yeng – in spite of hard work and hectic schedules – are enjoying what they have – music careers. Panky is also a member of the Cebalo (Cebu, Iloilo, Baguio) band and she is in there with Ivan Lambatan and Davey Langit from Baguio, Eman Abatayo of Iloilo. Panky, of course, is from Cebu. The Cebalo Band has its frequent gigs, even does some recordings now for a future music album. They have a pad for them at New Manila. Irish, 23, who used to work in a big restaurant as server back home, is quite happy with her plans to stay here, with the blessings of her parents. In fact, her mom has been here for a few months to see how she is. But she stays with an ASAP female dancer at the El Hardin condo which is just across ABS-CBN. The 5’7" charmer talks Tagalog well, is a conservative as a typical Pinay. She looks forward to having music album herself. Of course, 18 year old Yeng is still walking on clouds. As she always says: "Sobrang blessed ako talaga. Nag-e-enjoy kami sa bagong place namin. Si Mama at si Papa. Dalawang brothers ko na nag-aaral, nasa amin kung weekends, kaya masaya. Kung minsan, wala ako pero at least nag-e-enjoy pa rin sila." And Yeng looks forward to her Japan trip. "Gusto kong makabili roon ng mga sapatos. Magaganda ang mga sapatos doon. http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/feb2707/main.htm |
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Credit To http://www.pep.ph/articles/news/12367.htm
......May 26 categories ang 2007 Box Office Entertainment Awards. Narito ang listahan ng iba pang winners sa iba't ibang categories: Film Actor of the Year - Robin Padilla (Till I Met You) Film Actress of the Year - Maricel Soriano (Inang Yaya) Prince of Philippine Movies - Sam Milby (You Are The One) Princess of Philippine Movies - Toni Gonzaga (You Are The One) Concert King - Ogie Alcasid (Forever After) Concert Queen - Regine Velasquez (Forever After) Male Recording Star of the Year - Christian Bautista Female Recording Star of the Year - Sarah Geronimo Most Popular Recording Group - Bamboo Most Promising Recording Group - Kamikazee Most Popular Love Team - Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson (First Day High) Most Promising Male Star - Marky Cielo (Till I Met You) Most Promising Female Star - Maja Salvador (Sukob) Most Promising Male Recording/Concert Artist - Brenan Espartinez Most Promising Female Recording/Concert Artist - Yeng Constantino Most Promising Dance Group of the Year - EB Babes (Eat Bulaga!) Most Popular Novelty Singer - Willie Revillame (Wowowee album/"Boom Tarat") Most Popular Child Actor - BJ "Tolits" Forbes (Enteng Kabisote 3) Most Popular Child Actress - Ella Guevarra Most Popular Film Producer - Star Cinema Most Popular Screenwriters - Chito Roño/Chris Martinez (Sukob) Most Popular Director - Chito Roño (Sukob) Most Popular TV Program - Majika (GMA-7) Most Popular TV Program Directors - Eric Quizon & Mac Alejandre Ang dance group na SexBomb ay elevated na sa Hall of Fame dahil sa limang sunud-sunod nilang pananalo bilang Dance Group of the Year. |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ronroberts Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Sky’s the limit for Yeng Constantino When she won the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy, 18-year-old Yeng Constantino knew she would be in for a roller- coaster ride as the first-ever Grand Star Dreamer. However, she didn’t know just how exciting said ride would be. Since her big win, many exciting things have happened to her, not the least of which was receiving a Platinum Record Award in recognition of her performance on the charts. Bannered by the first single (and title track) Salamat, her debut solo album sold 30,000 copies a mere two weeks after its release. Such an achievement is something every musician wants, which is why Yeng was grinning from ear to ear as she thanked everyone who had a hand in her debut solo album’s success. In addition to that, she was named the Most Promising Female Recording Artist of 2007 by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, an award that further cemented her status as one of the music scene’s fastest-rising stars. On the same day that Yeng received the Platinum Record Award, she shared the ASAP ’07 stage with her idol, Sarah Geronimo. She sang some of Sarah’s best-loved hits, namely “Forever’s Not Enough” and “I Still Believe In Loving You.” Meanwhile, Sarah sang “Salamat” and the fans’ favorite “Hawak-Kamay,” among others. Of the experience, Yeng had only this to say, “I am really very happy, especially because of the chance to sing duet with her.” When asked about the rumors that she and Sarah are starring in a teleserye together, she said that she looks forward to the possibility. “Nothing definite, but I hope it pushes through.” But that’s not all she’s looking forward to. She recently landed a solo endorsement deal with a top telecommunications company and is looking forward to shooting commercials and posing for billboard ads. At the moment, she is juggling her hosting and performing duties on ASAP ’07 with shows at venues across the country. Recently, she performed with Cebalo (a band composed of her fellow Pinoy Dream Academy alumni Panky Trinidad, Davey Langit, Yvan Lambatan and Eman Abatayo) at Club O. She has also been busy with various out-of-town shows, namely her Japan tour with the Headmaster’s Honor List of Six (her first out of the country gig). After Japan, they will be heading to the US for a five-city tour in April. Her career isn’t the only thing on the upswing. Her love life is looking up as well, as rumor has it someone is setting her heart aflutter these days. You’d think that with all of these things under her belt, she’d have no dreams left to chase. But for Yeng, that is so not the case?the ride is just beginning. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife2_mar5_2007 |
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[Quote From And Credit For][ TaFaCa Of ABS-CBN Community Forum]
Yeng Constantino receives the Platinum Record Award from Star Records' marketing manager Cynthia Roque and Dream Big Productions' business unit head Laurenti Dyogi during the ASAP '07 recently. Photo: Ruel Mendoza Yeng Constantino's album goes platinum Pinoy Dream Academy's Grand Star Dreamer is named Most Promising Female Recording Artist. By Ruel Mendoza | Monday, March 5, 2007 In just two weeks, Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino's debut solo album entitled Salamat has already reached platinum. Ito ay patunay na isa siya sa fastest-rising stars ng recording industry ngayon. Nakabenta ng more than 15,000 units ang album ni Yeng sa unang linggong release nito sa market, giving Yeng a Gold Record Award. A week later, nakakuha na ito ng Platinum Record Award dahil higit-kumulang na 30,000 units na ang nabenta ng debut album niya. Sa programang ASAP '07 in-award ang Platinum Record Award ni Yeng at kasama pa nga niya ang kanyang idol na si Sarah Geronimo sa pagtanggap nito. "Sobrang saya ko po, kasi bukod sa nag-platinum na ang album ko, naka-duet ko pa ang idol kong si Sarah. Dream come true po ito para sa akin kasi idol ko po talaga siya," ngiti pa ni Yeng. Dahil sa phenomenal success ng kanyang debut album, si Yeng ang napili ng Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation as Most Promising Female Recording Artist. Ang 10-track album ni Yeng ay ni-release ng Dream Music ng Star Records. Pito sa mga kanta dito ay original compositions ni Yeng, kabilang na ang hit song na "Hawak Kamay." http://www.pep.ph/articles/guide/364/ |
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Yeng does not want to be compared to Kitchie and Barbie Yeng says she is not yet worthy of the "Rock Princess" title. Ruel Mendoza | Saturday, March 17, 2007 As much as possible ay ayaw makumpara ng Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Dreamer na si Yeng Constantino sa female rock stars na sina Kitchie Nadal at Barbie Almalbis. Ayon kay Yeng, hindi siya dapat maihilera sa mga idols niyang sina Barbie at Kitchie dahil sobrang taas daw ng tingin niya sa mga ito. "Huwag naman akong i-compare sa dalawa kasi marami pa akong bigas na kakainin para maabot ko ang status nila bilang mga singers. Nakakahiya kasi. Ayokong isipin nila na humihilera ako sa mga tulad nila. Idol ko po sila kaya mananatili akong tagahanga nila at di ako puwedeng pumantay sa kanila," very humble na sabi ni Yeng sa pictorial ng PDA scholars last March 14. Marami ang nagsasabi na deserving na raw matawag si Yeng bilang "Rock Princess" dahil dalawa na ang hit singles niya mula sa kanyang debut album na Salamat for Star Records. Kailan nga lang ay nabigyan si Yeng ng Platinum Record Award, ngayon ay nakaabot na sa Double Platinum ang kanyang album. "Yung title na Rock Princess, parang hindi ko pa deserve ‘yon," sabi ni Yeng. "Tama na yung tawagin akong Grand Dreamer. Yun na lang. Ayokong may magsabi na nang-aagaw ako ng title. Para lang ‘yon kina Barbie at Kitchie, para sa mga idols ko." Naging successful ang naging show ng PDA Top 6 sa Tokyo, Japan kamakailan, kung saan nakasama nila sina Sam Milby at Piolo Pascual. Ngayon ay naghahanda naman ang grupo para sa kanilang two-week US tour this April. Inamin ni Yeng na sa sobrang hectic ng kanyang schedule ay nawawalan na siya ng oras at panahon para sa kanyang pamilya. "Nagi-guilty na nga ako kasi minsan kasi kapag umuuwi ako, tulog na sina Mama at Papa. Hindi ko na sila nakikita ng buong araw. May time nga na one whole week na hindi kami nagkita. Hanggang text-text na lang at tawag sa phone," kuwento ni Yeng. "Kaya minsan, kung puwede ko silang isama, isinasama ko sila. Naiintindihan naman ako ng mga parents ko kasi alam nilang para sa amin itong ginagawa kong pagpupuyat sa trabaho," sabi pa niya bilang pangwakas. http://www.pep.ph/articles/news/12540.htm |
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| smiley |
Good news, bad news from ‘out there’
FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo Wednesday, June 6, 2007 *snipped* And now, the happy/good news: Yeng Constantino, top graduate of the ABS-CBN reality-TV show Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) is having a show in New York in August but tickets are almost sold out. “Now I know how popular Yeng is here in the US,” said Funfare’s New York correspondent Edmund Silvestre (news editor of The Filipino Reporter). “Tita Alice and Tito Red (Martinez), producers of the show, are very, very happy. They know that Yeng is popular here but they didn’t expect her to be that popular.” With Yeng in the show are fellow PDA graduates Ronnie Liang and RJ Jimenez, Jay-R, Angelica dela Cruz and Carlo Aquino. http://www.philstar.com/index.php...nt&p=49&type=2&sec=31 |
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Open Mic: Hawak Kamay
Mike Villegas Tuesday, May 29, 2007 
Songwriting as a craft has always been near and dear to my heart. Not only because it's my bread and butter, but I firmly believe that the skill of invention (in this case, of music and of lyrics), is the utmost proof that we humans were made in the Creator's image. (A few Bible verses don't hurt either, but you get the idea.) Years ago when I taught guitar, I always added basic music theory to my lessons, in the hopes that it would jump-start a writing binge in my students. I'd help them pick apart their favorite Eraserheads tunes chord by chord, just to help them see how Ely Buendia built the framework for "Ang Huling El Bimbo" or "Torpedo." Wide-eyed with a newfound understanding of this magic, the kids would strum away at their guitars excitedly, with pen and paper nearby to serve as a net as they fish their imagination. Fast forward to here and now, where I write in celebration of the resurgence of Songwriting, and the long-forgotten stardom that could come with this skill. Of particular interest is the brilliance of singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino. This young girl took a very different road to fame and fortune. Yeng is a solo singer with a unique voice, whose poignant and extremely popular songs struck a chord among millions of Filipinos young and old. She had the immense fortune of being introduced to countless families through the boob tube on a nightly basis (thanks to ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy), and though hard fought, her stardom bypassed the usual obstacles met by the traditional up and coming singer—no recording companies to woo, no slow and steady audiences to build in club gigs, no singing festivals to make a mark in. In a competition of up and coming talents, hers was arguably the least manufactured, and the hardest to fake—Yeng is a songwriter, and I think that's what won us over, and won it for her. I was lucky to have worked with Yeng recently, when I was asked to arrange, produce and write the melody for Globe's "Kantabataan" theme song. When I found out who the talent was, I was ecstatic! I was about to co-write a Songwriting Festival's theme song, and Yeng, one of our best young composers, was singing it! When she showed up at the recording studio (Hit Productions in Makati), she was shy and unassuming, a girl in her teens with the weight of her fame an unfamiliar burden. But behind the microphone, the sweet and soft-spoken persona gave way to a powerful and self-assured vocalist who knew her way around a rock song. She didn't need much in the way of guidance, and she was phrasing the words around her singing style, like a singer-songwriter would. Because unlike singers who grew up with the karaoke, merely mimicking the vocal parts verbatim, a songwriter would normally just have his or her guitar as accompaniment, and thus be more flexible with her singing. Her identity as a vocalist became easier to flesh out, because she would put her own spin on the accompaniment. As a result, it was one of my most enjoyable recording experiences—the song seemed so suited to her, it sounded like she wrote it! So thanks Yeng, and good luck! I hope your success helps bring about the end of the cookie-cutter non-talents that the big networks used to peddle to the audience, and inspires our young singers to pick up a guitar or learn to play the piano. If they never write a song, at least their singing will be improved immensely. And if they catch the muse? Then they, like Yeng, will experience the incredible highs of composing, of walking the listener hand in hand into the melodies and words of our hopes and dreams. Hawak kamay, indeed. http://www.pep.ph/guide/689/Open-Mic:-Hawak-Kamay |
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‘Virgin pa po ako’ – Yeng
SANGA-SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio Thursday, June 7, 2007 Eighteen years old na si Yeng Constan*tino pero, nakakagulat ang sinabi niya sa press launch ng kan*yang Rock Enroll: Yeng’s Rock to School (Back to School) Concert na ma*gaganap sa June 23, 7:30 NG sa Aliw Theater. Sa tanong ng isang movie writer kung to*toong may anak na siya, sinabi ng PDA Grand Dreamer, “Virgin pa po ako.” Hindi pa nagkaka-boyfriend kahit minsan si Yeng. Inamin niya na walang nanliligaw sa kanya ngayon. “Hindi pa raw time sabi ng papa ko. Tungkol na*man sa virginity, nani*niwala ako na dapat naghihintay ang lalaki bago niya makuha ito.” Pero, hindi siya tomboy. “Hindi po, malabo po.” Mayro’n 19 production numbers si Yeng sa kanyang concert na magtatampok din sa mga kasamahan niyang sina RJ Rosales at Ronnie Liang. Walang mga ibang champions dahil gusto ng Dream Big Productions at ASAP Live na si Yeng lamang ang champion sa concert. Nag-aaral na ring magsuot ng high heels si Yeng, para sa concert. Dalawang pares ang sapatos niya. Yung isa, nabali na ang ta*kong. Yung ikalawa, hindi kasya sa kanya dahil hindi siya kasama nang bilhin ng nanay niya. Ang halaga ng tiket para sa Rock Enroll: Yeng’s Rock to School Back to School) Concert ay P800, P500 at P300. Mabibili sa lahat ng Ticketworld outlets. http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Sh...id=20070606148 |
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‘Virgin pa po ako!’ - Yeng
June 07, 2007 05:39 PM Thursday IMBES na tuksuhin, umani pa ng papuri sa press ang kontrobersyal na deklarasyon ni Yeng Constantino na virgin pa siya sa edad na 18. Sa panahon kasi ngayon, obserbasyon ng dalawang senior showbiz writers, bihira na ang nakakarating sa edad ng Pinoy Dream Academy grand winner na wala pang “karanasan” sa opposite sex. Paliwanag ni Yeng, never pa siyang nagka-boyfriend at magkagayunman, siya ang tipo ng babaing handang maghintay ng tamang panahon para sa ganu’ng bagay. Sa binitawang one-liner, direkta ring napabulaanan ng singer ang malisyosong tsikang may anak na siya. Hindi rin daw totoo ang ispekulasyong lesbiana siya kaya nananatiling unattached hanggang ngayon. Rocker man ang image, confident si Yeng sa sekswalidad at sinabi pang marahil kaya ganu’n siya magsalita’t kumilos ay dahil may kapatid siyang bading. “Puro lalaki rin po kasi ang kasama ko sa banda (Morning Glory band). Saka, nu’ng bata po ako, tinuturuan ako ng tatay kong mag-basketball,” nangingiti niyang pagbabalik-tanaw kahapon sa presscon ng first major solo concert na Rock Enroll: Yeng Constantino’s Rock to School Concert, na nakatakdang ganapin sa Aliw Theater on June 23, 7:30 p.m. Speaking of lalaki, pulos mhin din ang magiging panauhin ng singer sa naturang back-to-school concert. Kabilang dito ang Morning Glory band, sina Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang, Jay at Ruben ng Cueshe, Mark ng Shamrock at Cris Cayzer, kaya asahang rakrakan ang aalingawngaw sa Aliw Theater sa gabing ’yon. Produced by ABS-CBN, Dream Big Productions at ASAP Live, mabibili ang tickets sa Rock Enroll... sa lahat ng Ticketnet outlets. May special promo pang buy-4-tickets-get-one-free para sa mga estudyante. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?...ec=3&aid=20567 |
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Yeng Constantino's first major concert to be held at the Aliw Theater
Jocelyn Dimaculangan Wednesday, June 6, 2007 07:43 AM 
Eighteen-year-old Yeng Constantino still has many goals to fulfill. The Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) intends to pursue a career in music, put up a restaurant in Marikina City, and open her own band studio. These dreams might seem lofty for some but for this former resident of Montalban (now Rodriguez), Rizal, no aspiration is unreachable when you have your heart in the right place. In her solo press con at 9501 Restaurant at the ABS-CBN compound earlier today, June 6, the singer-songwriter told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) about her aspirations for the future. "Gusto ko po, music talaga. Gusto kong matutong bumasa ng mga nota. Para kung matapos man 'yong karera ko...hindi naman kasi panghabangbuhay ‘to. At least maging musikero pa rin ako, kasi ito naman talaga ang linya ko, nandito 'yong puso," shares Yeng. With her first major concert entitled Rock Enroll: Yeng's Rock to School (Back to School) Concert scheduled on June 23, Yeng feels pressured but excited at the same time. The concert, which will take place at the Aliw Theater, is directed by no less than Mr. Johnny Manahan. "May 19 prods [production numbers] po ako dito at lahat kasama ako," she points out. "Siguro po may five costume changes ako." Her guests include Chris Cayzer, former PDA scholars Ronnie Liang and Jay-R Siaboc, Ruben Caballero and Jay Justiniani of Cuéshe, as well as Mark Tupaz of Shamrock. NO TO HOME STUDY. The top scholar of PDA says that she prefers to enroll in a regular school instead of taking a home study course. "Ayoko ng home study kasi ‘pag home study, sa bahay mo rin gagawin yung homework and exams mo. Ayoko ng tinitingnan yung mga sagot sa libro. Saka gusto ko may mga kaklase, masaya yun eh. ‘Pag hindi na ako ganun ka-busy, mage-enroll po ako," she says, smiling. Yeng, already a high school graduate, openly admitted that she tried to get into college but she was unable to get into the school of her choice. "UP [University of the Philippines] po. Kaso nga lang, nung unang UPCAT [UP College Admissions Test] ko, bumagsak po ako. Tres po 'yong nakuha ko dun, e. Baka mag-try ko po ulit. "Noong year 2004, nag-UPCAT po ako...hindi ako pumasa, e. Kaya hindi natuloy. Tapos sabi naman nila, hindi naman daw po talaga kailangan 'yong UPCAT sa Music. Kailangan talaga medyo marunong ka lang magbasa ng nota. Kaya ‘yon po ang inaral ko. Nag-piano lesson kaso nga hindi namin kinaya kasi medyo mahal—P700 per session," narrates Yeng. With values such as these—a willingness to continue her education and a passion for her chosen career—Yeng is being hailed as a good role model for the Filipino youth today. http://www.pep.ph/guide/729/Yeng-...rt-to-be-held-at-the-Aliw-Theater |
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| jansheri |
thanks alot for this, smiley! 
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Yeng, takot kay Piolo!
Dondon Sermino 
TAKOT pala si Yeng Constantino kay Piolo Pascual. Sa kuwentuhan kasi namin ni Yeng, inamin niya na sina Piolo at Sam Milby, na mga kasamahan niya sa ASAP ang crush na crush niya. Pero, sa dalawa, si Sam lang daw ang nagagawa niyang kausapin. Pagdating daw kay Piolo, parang nakakaramdam siya ng takot. "Parang hindi ko kayang kausapin si Piolo. Parang ang laki-laki niyang tao, na sikat na sikat. Si Sam kasi, mahilig ding mag-gitara, kaya nakakausap ko. "Pero si Piolo, parang hindi ko alam kung paano kakausapin. At saka, palagi kasing serious si Piolo, dahil lagi siyang naka-focus sa mga kakantahin niya sa ASAP. "Pero, kapag may chance naman, kinakausap din niya ako. Binabati niya ako. Pero, hindi talaga ako makapagsalita kapag kaharap ko na siya," kuwento ni Yeng. Ano naman ang madalas nilang pinag-uusapan ni Sam? "‘Yung bigote niya. Kasi dati, may bigote siya dahil sa teleserye nila. Sabi ko, parang ang pangit kapag may bigote siya. Pero ngayon, wala na `yung bigote na `yon, kaya guwapung-guwapo na ulit ako sa kanya," patuloy na kuwento pa rin ni Yeng. Siyanga pala, magiging memorable kay Yeng ang June 23, dahil `yon ang araw ng kauna-unahang solo concert niya. Bidang-bida nga si Yeng sa Rock Enroll concert, na gaganapin sa Aliw Theatre. Iba’t ibang banda raw ang magiging guest niya. At kung si Yeng ang masusunod, sana ay makasama raw sa concert niyang `yon sina Bamboo, Sugar Free, Itchyworms, Rivermaya at Parokya ni Edgar. Makakasama nga pala ni Yeng ang paborito niyang gitara, na pinangalanan niyang Recca. Apat na taon na raw niyang gamit-gamit si Recca, at masuwerte raw ito sa kanya. Sa buong buhay ni Yeng, tatlong gitara na ang nagdaan sa kanya. Una raw ay ang gitara na isinanla lang sa kanya, at ang pangalawa ay ang binili ng tatay niya, na pinangalanan niyang Melody. Anyway, bagamat 18-years old na si Yeng, hindi pa rin siya nakakaranas na magka-boyfriend. Wala raw nanliligaw sa kanya ngayon, at kahit si JayR Siaboc na natsitsismis sa kanya ay hindi naman daw totoong nanliligaw. "Nagbigay lang siya ng flowers, pero nagpasalamat lang sa akin dahil nag-guest ako sa album niya. Pero, wala naman siyang sinabi na mahal na mahal niya ako. "So, wala talaga!" say na lang ni Yeng. http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/june0707/main.htm |
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ur welcome po
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By: Vinia Vivar
Hot 'n Spicy Aminado si Yeng Constantino na nagkaroon ng ilangan factor sa pagitan nila ng apat na Pinoy Dream Academy scholars na nabigyan ng sanction ng Big Dream Productions management. “Siyempre, nu’ng una, parang nagkailangan talaga kami. Siyempre sila, wala na sa ASAP, tapos kami ni Ronnie (Liang), nandu’n pa, so hindi naman maiiwasan siguro ’yung feeling nila na ‘bakit ganu’n?’ “Pero matatalino naman ang mga kasama ko at hindi naman sila ganu’n kababaw kaya naintindihan din nila. “Alam ko namang masaya rin sila siyempre para sa amin ni Ronnie,” sabi ni Yeng nang makausap namin sa presscon ng kanyang first solo concert na Rock Enroll: Yeng’s Rock to School Concert, na gaganapin sa June 23 sa Aliw Theater. Hanggang ngayon, ikinalulungkot pa rin daw niya na hindi na niya kasama sa ASAP sina Irish Fullerton, Panky Trinidad at Chad Peralta. Aniya, mas masaya sana siya kung magkakasama pa rin silang tulad ng dati. “Sobrang lungkot po talaga na hindi ko na sila kasama. Malaking factor talaga sa akin ’yon. “Kaya nga po ang saya-saya ko nang magkasama-sama kaming Top 6 sa concert ulit recently. “Nagkaroon kami ng time na magkausap-usap at okay na po ulit kami ngayon,” kuwento pa ni Yeng. Sa nasabing presscon ay nilinaw nga pala ng PDA Grand Star Dreamer na hindi totoong may anak na siya. “Virgin pa po ako,” ang say niya, na ikinatawa ng lahat at first, pero sa bandang huli ay nagkomento ang ilang kasamahan na hinahangaan nila ang singer dahil hindi ito tulad ng ibang kabataan na hindi napapangalagaan ang virginity. Si Yeng naman, tila nabigla rin sa sinabi at say niya, hindi nga niya alam kung bakit bigla niyang nasabi ’yon. Anyway, sa Rock Enroll, may 19 production numbers si Yeng at aawitin niya ang lahat ng kantang pinasikat sa loob ng Academy, pati na ang hits sa solo album niyang Salamat. Makakasama niya sa naturang concert sina Cris Cayzer, Ronnie Liang, Jay-R Siaboc, Ruben Caballero and Jay Justiniani of Cueshe at si Mark Tupaz ng Shamrock. Mula sa Dream Big Productions and ASAP Live, Rock Enroll will be directed by Johnny Manahan. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets for P800, P500 and P300. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...007-06-08&sec=3&aid=20670 |
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DREAM FACTORY
Mario E. Bautista * * * Yeng Constantino is on an unforgettable ride since she won in "Pinoy Dream Academy." She has performed overseas in Japan and the US. Her song, "Hawak Kamay," a big hit, won for her the Metro Manila Film Festival best theme song award after it was used in "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo." Her first solo album, "Salamat," hit triple platinum. All this at 18, and there are more worlds waiting for her to conquer. But with success comes intrigues like she’s become a swellhead who is maldita and suplada to her fans. Worse, she’s said to be an unwed mother. She wants to just ignore the intrigues but we tell her she has to answer them because keeping silent means they’re true. "I really can’t remember any incident na naring rude ako to people," she says. "Kung minsan nga, kahit kumakain ako, when they stop para magpa-picture, pumapayag agad ako. About being an unwed mother, all I can say is that virgin pa po ako. I’ve never had a boyfriend. Nakakatawa nga dahil may tsismis din na tomboy raw ako, e di naman totoo." She remains her true self even when she performs. "Nasanay akong naka-rubber shoes and when they asked me to wear heels sa ‘ASAP,’ sablay talaga as I can’t walk, tapos natanggal pa ang takong noong isang sapatos ko kaya na-trauma tuloy akong mag-heels. But in my concert at Aliw Theater, dapat daw mag-heels ako in my number with the male champions (Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, and Erik Santos)." Her show will be a one-of-a-kind rock concert, "Rock Enroll: Yeng’s Rock to School (Back to School) Concert," to be staged at Aliw in the CCP Complex on June 23, Saturday night. Her special guests are Jay of Cueshe, Mark of Shamrock, Michael Angelo, Chris Cayzer, and her own band, Morning Glory. She’ll be singing her hits plus songs of Alanis Morisette, Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefan and other singers. Tickets are reasonably priced from P300 to P800 only and students can get special discounts. You get four tickets and the fifth one is free. http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun09/ente_2.htm |
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RATED A Ni Aster Amoyo
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 * * * Tuwang-tuwa naman si Yeng Constantino na sa wakas, sa Sharon last Sunday, nakanta na rin niya sa harap ng iniidolong si Sharon Cuneta, ang sariling composition niya para sa Megastar, ang “Tao Lang Ako”. Isa kasi si Yeng sa guests sa show at humingi siya ng permission kay Sharon na makanta niya ang awiting iyon na mataman namang pinakinggan ng Megastar. Excited na rin si Yeng sa paghahanda sa nalalapit niyang first major concert sa Aliw Theater sa Saturday, June 23, ang Rock Enroll: Yeng’s Rock To School. May 19 production numbers daw kasi ang gagawin niya, kasama na rito ang pag-awit niya kasama ang mga guests na sina Jay at Robin ng Cueshe, Marc Tupaz ng Shamrock, Michaelangelo, dating member ng MYMP, at co-PDA scholars, JayR Siaboc and Ronnie Liang. Ang concert ay ididirek ni Mr. Johnny Manahan. Susunod na rito ang pag-alis ni Yeng para sa US concert tour nila nina JayR, Ronnie at RJ Jimenez with Luis Manzano, Anne Curtis, Angelica Panganiban at Carlo Aquino. http://www.philstar.com/index.php...e=2&sec=58&aid=2007061294 |
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STUDIO WHISPERS
Ethel Ramos WHEN Yeng Constantino, "Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA)’s" first grand star winner, mounts her first big concert, she promises to do things – things that she has not done yet nor dreamt of ever doing – to impress her audience. For example, she will wear high-heeled shoes. Probably three inches high. "Para tumangkad naman ako," she quips. Used to wearing sneakers, Yeng relates that when her mom urged her to wear high heels that she bought for her, the singer had a hard time walking. "Dahil pagewang gewang ang paglakad ko, before I knew it, natanggal ang takong ko," she relates. The concert will also allow Yeng to sing songs which influenced her musicality. The songs will mostly be pop and rock. She will also get to jam with some of the country’s hottest artists and bands, some of whom are her idols. But what excites Yeng about the concert even more is the participation of her former band, Morning Glory. "My band mates are amazed at how I made it," she reveals, "I promised them I will help them, too. They are proud of me." * * * Songs which she composed herself, such as "Hawak-Kamay" and "Salamat," are definitely in her repertoire. "I’m at my best writing a song if something unexpected happens to me," Yeng shares. "When I wrote ‘Hawak-Kamay,’ for example, ‘di ko alam kung paano ko hahawakan ang aking emotions. At that particular moment, a favorite cousin told me aalis siya. "I felt so sad about her decision, so much so I told her that if she had any problem, we will solve it hand in hand. "Pero, umalis din siya. But she’s back now," she says. The song, "Sala-mat," was made while she was inside Big Brother’s house. She was overwhel-med by the number of text votes from PDA viewers. "On our own, we could not afford that much votes," she explains. "Kaya talagang thankful ako to all those who supported me." "Hawak-Kamay" and "Salamat" are two of the songs she hopes the audience will appreciate at the concert which is titled "Rock Enroll: Yeng’s Rock to School (Back to School) Concert." http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun11/ente_1.htm |
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August 19, 2007
TRIPLE platinum na ang debut album ni Yeng Constantino. Sa ASAP ng ABS, ibibigay ng PARI ang double platinum award kay Yeng for her debut album Salamat. Officially kasi as per last quarter, it has reached its second platinum sales, pero umabot na pala ito ng triple platinum. Kung tama nga ang projection, makaaabot pa rin daw ito ng quadruple platinum. Kararating lang galing sa month-long tour ni Yeng kasama ang tatlo pang PDA scholars na sina JayR Siaboc, Ronnie Liang and RJ Jimenez kaya balik-ASAP din sila. Pero, end of this month, lilipad na naman sila papuntang Guam naman but this time, it’s just a two-day trip lang yata, balikan after their one show there. Inihahanda na rin ni Yeng ang kanyang second album. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...007-08-19&sec=3&aid=28202 |
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| chrisbenoit |
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August 23, 2007 06:43 PM Thursday
By: Vinia Vivar NAKATUTUWA naman itong si Yeng Constantino dahil habang kumikita ng pera, patuloy naman siya at ang kanyang pamilya sa pag-iisip ng kung anu-ano pang pagkakakitaan nila. Sa huling tsikahan namin kay Yeng, naikuwento niyang bumili ng owner ang ina para magamit na pang-deliver ng ulam sa mga kapitbahay at karatig-lugar sa San Mateo, Rizal. Madaling-araw daw kung gumising ang kanyang ina para mamalengke sa Marikina at pagkatapos, idi-deliver sa mga bahay-bahay sa San Mateo. Sa hapon naman, ang ate niya ang gumagamit ng owner para magbenta ng meryenda’t kakanin. Nagpatayo rin si Yeng ng three-door apartment nang sa gayun, may extra income rin. Matatapos na ang nasabing apartment at kahit maliit lang ang presyo ng rental, at least, pandagdag-kita rin ito. “Halimbawang P5,000 a month ang renta, tatlong pinto ’yon, eh, ’di P15,000 na rin sa isang buwan? Saan mo naman hahanapin ’yon?” ani Yeng. May bubuksan na rin si Yeng na band studio dahil usung-uso sa Rizal ang mga banda. “At least, may magagamit na silang studio para makapag-rehearse. Magka-canvass na ako ng mga equipment,” sabi pa ng PDA Grand Star Dreamer. “Tulung-tulong talaga kami dahil naisip namin, hindi ito (showbiz) panghabambuhay,” dagdag pa niya. Well, sana’y gayahin si Yeng ng ibang kabataan, lalo na ng mga artista nating walang ginawa kundi ang gamitin sa gimik ang kinikita na akala mo’y wala ng bukas. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...007-08-23&sec=3&aid=28717 |
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more blessings sana bunso |
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Pamamahala sa PBB2 housemate at PDA scholar inilipat na sa Star Magic
By: Vinia Vivar October 11, 2007 04:15 PM Thursday Kumpirmado ngang inilipat na sa Star Magic ng Dream Big Productions ni Direk Laurenti Dyogi ang pamamahala sa mga PDA scholar at PBB2 housemate na dating hawak ng kanyang talent agency. Sa presscon ng Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 last Tuesday, inamin ng direktor at business unit head ng PDA at PBB na nagdesisyon siyang i-turn-over na ang 17 talents dahil na rin sa mga intriga at batikos na tinatanggap niya. Matatandaang isang taon pa lang buhat nang itayo nina Direk Lauren at Jon Ilagan ang DBP para i-handle at i-manage ang mga career ng PBB housemates at PDA scholars, pero katakut-takot na intriga na agad ang sinagupa nila. Ang pinakagrabeng intriga ay ang tungkol sa pagkuha ng 90 (for PDA scholars) and 50 (for PBB) percent commission sa mga talent at aminado si Direk Lauren tungkol dito, pero may paliwanag siya. Aniya, sobrang taas kasi ng talent fees ng mga bata, mas mataas kesa normal na baguhan. Ito ay dahil na rin sa nagawa ng show para sa kanila. “Kahit pa sabihing 50-50 ’yan, over pa rin talaga ang kanilang kinikita kumpara sa lahat ng baguhan. That is the branding of the network. Some of them naman are known as housemates. You take away the ‘housemates’ title, it’s hard to book them, ’di ba? “It’s because we’re able to package them as a group, as PBB housemates, then we can command more. ABS will not get into anything na madedehado ang mga taong pumapasok sa programa namin. You’d be surprised on how much they get for a newcomer.” Kung nasasagwaan daw ang iba sa 50-50 set-up, ito ay dahil hindi nakikita ng mga ito ang bigger picture. Hindi raw lahat ng baguhan ay ganito kabilis nagkakaroon ng pangalan tulad ng nangyari sa PBB housemates and PDA scholars. Sa mga nagtatanong kung bakit ang Star Magic, hindi kumukuha ng komisyon ’pag less than 100,000 ang TF ng talent, nilinaw ni Direk na hindi kasi profit center ito tulad ng DBP. “Iba naman ang ruta ng reality program. If you want to take a longer route, okay ’yun. You go to Star Magic, but it will take a longer time. “Parang ano lang ’yan, eh. I look at it as parang expressway. If you want to get to Alabang, you can take the normal tollgate and be charged lesser. But if you want the Skyway, you can join the reality program like PBB or PDA,” paliwanag ni Direk. Sa ngayon, apat na lang ang natitirang talent ng DBP — sina Yeng Constantino, Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang at Emman Abatayon. Ang 17 talents ay na-turn-over na, including Wendy Valdez, Bea Saw, Bodie Cruz, Gee-Ann Abraham, Bruce Quebral, Saicy Aguila, Nel Rapiz, Mickey Perz, Robert Wood, Dionne Monzato and Kian Kazemi, among others. Sa Star Magic, standardized ang rate ng mga talent at hindi na sila kukuha ng komisyon although ang DBP pa rin ang mamamahala sa bookings. “Management ang Star Magic, kami naman ang booking,” say ni Direk. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...007-10-11&sec=3&aid=34593 |
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Star Records wins 6 music awards
ABS-CBN's Star Records received a whopping six major awards from i-FM’s Pinoy Music Awards. The Pinoy Music Awards is organized by radio station iFM 93.9, one of the most heard and largest radio networks in the Philippines with 16 FM radio stations nationwide. The Pinoy Music Awards honors recording artists as well as others involved in the creation of music albums based on listeners' requests and tracking of hit charts from various iFM radio stations. An annual event, the 2nd IFM Pinoy Music Awards was held at Cinema 4, SM Megamall last February 1, 2008 and hosted by iFM DJ Rob and singer/actress/VJ Nikki Gil. Star Records collected 6 awards with Kim Chiu’s "Crazy Love" awarded Best Song Performed by a Female Performer as well as Most Popular Song of the Year for the same song. Another well-loved talent, reality TV singing champion Erik Santos, won the award for Best Song Performed by a Male Performer for "Your Love". Santos had won the same award during the 1st iFM Pinoy Music Awards for his song, "I’ll Never Go". Brilliant and well-rounded performers from the reality-based show Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) Yeng Constantino and RJ Jimenez won the award for Most Popular Song by a Duo for their rendition of "If we fall in love." Another song by Yeng Constantino was awarded Extremely Requested Videoke Song for "Hawak Kamay",’ which she both wrote and sang for the comedy film, ‘Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.’ Meanwhile the "Wowowee" song "Dododo dadada" sung by TV host Willie Revillame won the Most Popular Novelty Song award. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=108555 |
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Yeng Constantino shares her "Journey" of self-discovery
Jocelyn Dimaculangan Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:22 PM 
Winning the reality show Pinoy Dream Academy is a journey unlike any other and Yeng Constantino is the perfect person to sum it up. Hailed as the Grand Star Dreamer of the Philippine edition of Endemol's Star Academy, Yeng took home not only cash prizes and a fully furnished condo unit but she also gained a wealth of experiences that not many singers can boast. PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) was able to talk on the phone with Yeng about her latest album aptly titled Journey. Last March 4, the rock star singer-songwriter was shooting a music video for her album in Makati City. Directed by Mark Anthony Ocampo, the music video will feature Yeng performing with her band, Morning Glory. "May eight original compositions po ako dito. Two of them came from Annabelle Regalado [managing director of Star Records] tapos ‘yong isa revival ng song ng Asin na 'Himig ng Pag-ibig'. ‘Yong isa po, original composition naman ni Eman Abatayo na 'If You Go.'" Eman is Yeng's co-scholar in Pinoy Dream Academy who hails from Iloilo. "Actually, mayroon akong ibang choice na kanta mula sa Asin pero nung pinarinig nila sa akin yung 'Himig ng Pag-ibig', nagbago yung isip ko. Sobrang nagustuhan ko yung feel ng gitara saka yung bagsak ng drums," explains Yeng. The 12-track album Journey consists of the songs "Di Na Ganun," "What About Us," "Ikaw Lang Talaga," "Tao Lang Ako," "Pili Ka Lang," "Promise," "If You Go," "Bakit Nga Ba," "Himig ng Pag-ibig," "Why Can't You," "Tala," and "Habang Buhay." It took Yeng one month to finish the album Journey compared to the one week it took her to finish her debut album. Her first album titled Salamat is composed of 10 tracks, seven of which are original compositions of the rocker-diva. It includes the phenomenal "Hawak Kamay" that was named as Best Theme Song in the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo. For 2008, Yeng hopes to enroll again in school, whether a home study program or regular school, if she can find the time for it. "Hanggang high school lang po ang natapos ko. Hindi ako nag-college para makapag-aral yung kapatid ko ng Nursing. Sa ngayon po, third year college na siya." She has yet to decide whether to take up Mass Communication or Music. Yeng admits that she lived a very sheltered life prior to joining PDA. "Hindi po ako gumagawa ng household chores sa bahay. Tuwing may gig ako sa PDA, wala nang nagpupunas ng pawis ko. "Sa loob, hindi ka puwedeng magtanong ng opinion ng tatay mo. Matututo ka kung paano makisalamuha sa ibang tao. Malaking bagay ‘yon [joining PDA] as my first step to independence." When asked what best lesson she learned during the first school term of PDA, Yeng did not hesitate to say that former Headmaster Jim Paredes imparted a very valuable lesson that she will never forget. "Si Sir Jim lagi niyang sinasabi na kailangan alam mo ang sentro mo. Alam mo dapat kung sino ka kasi magva-vanish ang totoong ikaw sa mundo ng showbiz. Yun ang magtatapak sa ‘yo sa lupa at mapapanatili kang grounded." For the second season of Pinoy Dream Academy, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab will mold the incoming batch of scholars. Now that another batch will also go through a series of tests and training inside Pinoy Dream Academy, what advice can she give to these aspiring singers? "Huwag silang magsasayang ng oras. Enjoy n'yo lang ang samahan ninyo kasi sobrang mami-miss n'yo ‘yan pagkatapos. Lahat ng lessons importante talaga. Mula sa voice coaching lessons hanggang dun sa physical fitness class...lahat interesante. "May purpose kung bakit nila tinuturo yun. Magagamit ninyo talaga sa industriya. Saka yung laging sinasabi nila na ‘Set your mind to your goal.'" After hurdling 16 weeks of relentless vocal training and exercise, the young singer proved in the end that she really set her mind to her goal—to become the first winner of Pinoy Dream Academy. Yeng Constantino's Journey is now available in leading music stores nationwide. Star Records will formally launch her album on the March 9 episode of the noontime variety show ASAP ‘08. http://www.pep.ph/guide/1673/Yeng...res-her-Journey-of-self-discovery |
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Yeng dako’g utang sa iyang manager?
Saturday, March 8, 2008 Hugtanon nga gihimakak ni Pinoy Dream Academy first winner Yeng Constantino ang isyung dako siya og utang sa manager niya tungod kay wala siya’y hatag-hatag og komisyon. Tsika pa sa Pilipino Star Ngayon perteng hibunga ni Yeng nganong dunay ingon niini nga isyu sanglit kanunay man nga moadto ang iyang manager sa iyang balay sa Mandaluyong. Wala po akong alam na problema sa komisyon kasi parati naman po akong nagbibigay sa kanya everytime na may gig ako. Sila ni Papa ko ang nag-uusap at alam ko kung ano ang mga pinag-uusapan nila, kun-ot ang agtang ni Yeng nga nang-rason. Gipanalipdan ni Yeng ang Papa niya nga giintriga nga maoy naghurot og gasto sa iyang kinataan para sa kaugalingon lamang niini. Ha, imposible po ‘yun dahil si Papa, walang gamit, ‘yung cellphone nga niya, 3310 pa rin, walang bagong damit at sapatos. Nagta-trabaho pa rin siya, wala pong ganu’n at saka po alam ko lahat kung nasaan ang pera ko. Yung bank account ko po ay hawak ng Star Magic at hindi ko puwedeng i-withdraw until a certain time. Alam ko po lahat. Budgeted po lahat ang gastos ko sa bills, pagpapagawa ng bahay namin, pambili ng mga pangangailangan. Bakit naman po isasama ang Papa ko sa isyung pera, huwag naman sanang ganu’n, nagluha ang mga mata nga lenggua ni Yeng sa presscon nila ni Kim Chiu. http://www.philstar.com/index.php...2&sec=144&aid=20080307114 pakitranslate nmn po kung sino marunong... thanks! |
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Kim Chiu and Yeng Constantino not threatened by new batch of dreamers
Jocelyn Dimaculangan Saturday, March 8, 2008 08:57 AM 
Not too long ago, a young Chinese-Cebuana and a native of Rizal both dreamed of making it big in the world of showbiz and music, respectively. Today, Kim Chiu and Yeng Constantino can proudly say that, cliché as it may sound, dreams do come true. Yesterday, March 7, ABS-CBN formally launched the start of the reality programs targeting the youth of today. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus has started giving away 30 Dream Keys to teenagers all over the country. These coveted items signify that they have the chance to enter the PBB house once they surpass all the challenges posed by Big Brother. The 30 short listed candidates will be trimmed down until the 12 tenants of PBB Teen Edition Plus will be revealed. If you're wondering why there's a Plus at the end of the title of the show, it refers to the addition of a new host—Luis Manzano. He will be hosting the latest edition of PBB along with Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and Bianca Gonzalez. On the other hand, Pinoy Dream Academy is sporting a new logo and expecting a new set of aspiring singers who will be given the opportunity to train under talented singers and develop their vocal skills inside the Academy. It will be headed by a new Headmaster in the person of Ryan Cayabyab, who replaces Jim Paredes. Now that a new batch of dreamers will be joining the same contest that gave them fame and success, do Kim and Yeng feel threatened by the impending competition? Yeng answered by saying that it is up to her to ensure her staying power in the industry. "Dapat nga po maging masaya kami na may bagong kabataan na katulad namin na nangarap. Alam namin ang pakiramdam nun, kung paano sila nag-aspire at sila naman yung magkakaroon ng time kasi nakuha na namin yung gusto namin. Nasa part na po namin kung paano kami mag-i-istay. "Time naman po nila para tuparin yung pangarap nila. Dapat po talaga masaya kami," said Yeng. For her part, Kim says, "Lahat naman po ng tao may sariling chance sa buhay kung magiging artista sila. May kanya-kanyang chance ang tao." HUMBLE BEGINNINGS. Jilmer Dy recalls the reasons why Kim stood out during the auditions of the reality TV show. "Si Kim kasi sobrang natural. Noong umakyat siya sa stage, kinukurot daw niya yung pisngi niya kasi hindi siya naka makeup...gusto niyang magmukhang naka-blush on. Natural lang, kapag kailangang ngumiti, ngumingiti siya. Kung ano yung nakita namin noon, yun din yung nakikita ngayon. "Saka nakikita mo yung sparkle ‘pag umakyat na siya onstage, no matter how raw, may gut feel ka. Parang itong taong ito would be good TV material," says the senior story editor of PBB Teen Edition Plus. As for Yeng, she says that she had an embarrassing moment when she auditioned for PDA. "'Di ko talaga malilimutan ang audition ko kasi, di ba, hindi pa pinatapos ni Direk [Lauren Dyogi of PDA] yung kanta ko 'tapos sabi niya lang ‘thank you.' E, ako naman sabi ko, ‘thank you lang po? Ganun lang po?' "Natawa lang siya and ayun, pinapirma ako [sa registration]. Kung di ko ginawa yun, siguro hindi ako natanggap," says the singer-songwriter. The future looks especially bright for these two female stars especially since Kim has been chosen to star in the Filipino remake of the hit Korean Tv series My Girl. The Chinese-Cebuana will also star with Gerald Anderson in Claudine Barretto's comeback TV series Maligno. Yeng, on the other hand, has just released her second album titled Journey and is expected to join the cast of the youth-oriented show Astigs. She has been taking up acting workshops to prepare her for more challenging roles. http://www.pep.ph/news/16645/Kim-...reatened-by-new-batch-of-dreamers |
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Yeng Constantino shares life changes and lessons learned in "Pinoy Dream Academy"
Balot Antazo Saturday, March 8, 2008 11:13 AM 
Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) had a big impact on Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino's life—the reality search opened the door to many opportunities for Yeng and brought her acclaim in showbiz. A bright future awaits her. Dati'y simple at ordinaryong kabataan si Yeng. Ngayon ay isa nang kilalang pangalan sa music industry at idolo ng kabataan, at patuloy pa rin ang kanyang paglalakbay tungo sa tagumpay. Dahil sa PDA, hindi lang niya natupad ang kanyang pangarap, nabago pa niya ang kanyang buhay at ang kinabukasan ng kanyang pamilya. Tunay ngang ipinapakita ni Yeng at ng PDA na nothing is impossible when you dream big. Kaya ganoon na lamang ang pasasalamat ni Yeng sa napakalaking naitulong ng pagkakapanalo niya sa reality search na ito. "Sobrang saya ko talaga at hindi ko ini-expect ang lahat ng ito. Nung sumali ako sa PDA, ang gusto ko lang naman ay makatulong sa pamilya ko at maparinig ang musika ko," pahayag ni Yeng sa pagbubukas ng bagong season ng Pinoy Dream Academy at Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus kahapon, March 7, sa 9501 restaurant ng ABS-CBN. "Sobrang laki talaga ang naitulong sa akin ng Pinoy Dream Academy," patuloy ni Yeng, "dahil nag-start po kami talaga, sobrang ordinary story, e. Nanggaling po sa hirap yung pamilya namin. Nahihirapan po talaga yung parents ko dati. Pero sobrang sarap ng pakiramdam na ngayon ay nakakatulong ka na sa magulang mo, yung kapatid mo nabibigyan mo ng pinansiyal na suporta para makapag-aral. Sobrang sarap sa pakiramdam! "Kasi po bunso ako, pero alam ko ang responsibilidad. Alam ko yung ibig sabihin ng pagmamalasakit sa mga kapatid at sa kamag-anak namin, kaya ‘ayun. Yun ang pinakamalaking naitulong ng PDA, yung makatulong kami sa pamilya namin. At siyempre, yung mai-share ang music mo sa mga tao, yung mga isinusulat mong kanta, yun ang pinakamasarap na part. Yung makagawa ka ng mga kanta, marinig ng mga tao," pahayag ni Yeng. THE BEGINNING. Nagsimulang magtrabaho si Yeng sa edad na 14 upang magbigay-daan sa pag-aaral ng mga nakatatandang kapatid. Nagsilbing big break ni Yeng ang mapasali sa Top 20 scholars ng PDA. Hanggang ngayo'y sariwang-sariwa pa sa alaala ng rakista mula sa Montalban, Rizal, ang kanyang hindi malilimutang audition kung saan siya'y umeksena at mapangahas na umapila sa mismong direktor at head ng show na si Laurenti Dyogi. "Hindi niya kasi pinatapos yung kanta ko, ‘tapos sabi niya na 'thank you.' E, ako naman, sabi ko 'Thank you lang po? Ganun lang po?' Natawa siya and ayun, pinapirma ako. Kung hindi ko ginawa 'yon, siguro hindi ako natanggap," pagbabalik-tanaw ng dalaga. "Natutuwa po ako sa tiwala nila sa akin at sa musika ko. Yung pagkakapanalo ko po kasi sa PDA, yung talagang nagbago hindi lang ng buhay ko, pati na rin ng pamilya ko. Kaya po sobrang laki ng utang na loob ko sa kanila." Bukod dito, utang din ni Yeng sa PDA ang mga naging pagbabago sa kanyang pagkatao. Kung dati'y siya ay iresponsable, makalat sa gamit, laging nakasandal sa magulang, at hirap makisama sa ibang tao, ngayo'y ganap na niyang nabago ang mga ito. "Natuto po akong tumayo sa sarili kong mga paa. Natuto akong maging independent, at natuto akong makisama sa tao. Ang laki talaga ng epekto sa akin kasi hanggang pagtanda ko, dala ko na 'yon. Natuto din pala akong maglaba!" natatawang kuwento ni Yeng. Bukod sa pagkakaroon ng triple platinum status ng kanyang debut album, sold-out na solo concert, matagumpay na world tours, at sandamakmak na awards, nai-release na rin kamakailan ang pangalawang album ni Yeng na Journey. Kaya naman marami na ang nagsasabi na siya na ang pinakamahusay at pinaka-promising singer-composer ng kanyang henerasyon. PDA SEASON 2. Sa darating na Mayo, enrollment na naman para sa Season 2 ng Pinoy Dream Academy at tulad ni Yeng, ilang buhay na naman ang magbabago at ilang pangarap ulit ang matutupad. Kaya ang payo ng pinakaunang valedictorian ng academy sa mga future scholars ay: "Pag nandoon na sila sa loob, itutok lang nila yung isip nila sa dreams nila. Isipin talaga nila kung ano yung purpose nila kung bakit sila nandun. Kasi marami silang matutunan sa loob ng bahay, maraming magiging kaibigan. "Kailangang tatagan ninyo ang sarili n'yo. ‘Tapos kailangang galingan n'yo para mai-prove ninyo na talagang deserving kayong mapasama sa academy. Dapat i-enjoy nila ang pag-stay sa loob dahil nakaka-miss talaga kapag nasa labas na, e. Dapat ding maging totoo sa kanilang mga sarili." WORST INTRIGUE. Dahil nasa mundo na nga si Yeng ng showbiz, tinanong namin kung anong pinakamalalang intriga ang kanyang kinaharap mula nang pumasok siya sa industriya. Paano niya na-handle ang ganoong situwasyon? "Ako po, yung sinabihan yung papa ko na 'addict' daw po," sabi ni Yeng. "Nagalit po talaga ako, kasi sobrang papa's girl po talaga ako. ‘Tapos alam ko po kung paano niya po ako pinalaki. Medyo nakakainis po, doon po talaga ako nagalit. Nasasaktan ako 'pag mga ganoong intriga. "Gusto ko lang linawin na ang papa ko po ay hindi addict," diin ni Yeng. "Asthmatic po siya, hindi po siya nagte-take ng kahit ano, hindi po siya naninigarilyo, nag-iinom, wala po siyang bisyo kahit sugal. Lahat po ng intriga sa akin hindi ako naapektuhan, pero ito po sinasabi nila tungkol sa papa ko, dun po ako naapektuhan. Siyempre, tatay ko 'yon, Papa's girl ako kaya ipagtatanggol ko. Sobrang bait na tao nu'n at maraming taong magpapatunay diyan." Isa pang intriga na ikinaloka ni Yeng ay ang isyu na may anak na raw siya. "Medyo naapektuhan ang family ko sa issue na 'yon, e. Yung pamilya kasi namin, ni-raise kami sa Born Again nung bata pa kami, kaya medyo hindi kami sanay 'pag ganoong usapin , lalo't walang katotohanan ang isyu," pahayag ni Yeng. CAREER MILESTONES. When asked kung ano naman ang maku-consider niyang pinaka-bonggang nangyari sa kanyang career, sagot ng magaling na singer: "Nung magkaroon ako ng first major concert, ‘tapos po yung album ko na Salamat, nung mag-Gold po ito. Yun ang pinaka-memorable sa akin." Paano naman siya name-maintain ang magandang status ng kanyang career? "Sa akin po, nakatulong yung pag-train nila sa amin sa Academy. So paglabas, na-apply po namin lahat ng natutunan namin. Pinalago pa namin with discipline saka pagmamahal sa trabaho talaga. ‘Tapos, pagtanaw ng utang na loob sa mga taong nagbigay sa iyo ng trabaho, yung mga taong nakakita sa 'yo ng talento. Yun po ang mga bagay na nakatulong. And yung pagmamahal sa mga taong sumuporta, kasi 'pag minahal mo sila, mas mamahalin ka nila, mas higit pa," sagot ni Yeng. Ano naman sa tingin niya ang dapat pa niyang i-improve para mas lalong magtagal sa industriya? "Ako kasi sa music talaga naka-based, pero siyempre, marami pa rin akong gustong i-try, like acting. Nagwo-workshop ako dahil aminado akong hindi pa ako sanay sa pag-arte. Nagte-training na ako, magiging part ako ng Astigs and, hopefully, makagawa rin ako ng episode sa Your Song. Gusto ko rin pong maging magaling na host, medyo dun po ako kulang kasi medyo nabubulol ako kaya siguro dapat 'yon ang i-improve ko." Inintriga rin si Yeng ng press dahil balitang mahal daw ang presyo niya kaya medyo lumamlam ang kanyang career nitong mga nagdaang buwan. Naramdaman ba niya ito? "Naku, hindi naman po. Hindi totoo 'yan. Naramdaman ko rin 'yon for a while, pero siguro talagang ganito lang ang siklo ng career ko. Thankful pa rin ako dahil may mga projects pa rin ako, may bago akong album at nasa ASAP pa rin po, " pagwawakas ni Yeng. http://www.pep.ph/news/16648/Yeng...ns-learned-in-Pinoy-Dream-Academy |
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YENG CONSTANTINO, TULUY-TULOY ANG TAGUMPAY WITH "JOURNEY!"Posted 3/8/2008 3:46:26 PM by randy
Isa lang ang masasabi nang mga nauna nang nakarinig ng mga kanta ni Yeng Constantino sa bago niyang album na JOURNEY: ramdam na ramdam mo si Yeng sa kanyang mga kanta. Ang latest album ni Yeng na ito under Star Records ay isa talagang fulfillment for the young singer. Pagkatapos nga naman ng isang taon ay hindi pa rin magkamayaw ang mga tao kay Yeng dahil bawat kantang gawin niya, bawat paglabas at bawat concert o gig na kanyang puntahan ay dinudumog siya ng mga tao. Kaya super dedicated talaga siya sa proyektong ito! “Sabi nga ng parents ko, ibigay ko sa mga tagasuporta ang nararapat for them, kaya sa album na ito, binuhusan ko ng extra care at todo-alaga sa paggawa ng kanta, sa pagpapaareglo, dahil they deserve the best. Malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa fans dahil wala naman ito lahat kung wala sila. Yun pa lang, dahilan na talaga para pagandahin ang project na’to. Journey ko ito kasama ng mga tagasuporta!” paglalahad ni Yeng. Magaganda at tagos sa puso ang mga kantang kasama sa album na ito DI NA GANON, PROMISE, PILI KA LANG, TAO LANG AKO, WHAT ABOUT US, HIMIG NG PAG-IBIG, IF YOU GO, BAKIT NGA BA, WHY CAN’T YOU, TALA at ang favorite ng bayan na Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo theme song, HABAMBUHAY. Marami ring nagsasabing ilan sa mga kanta sa espesyal na album na ito ni Yeng ay sagot daw sa kanta ng kanyang rumored boyfriend na si RJ Jimenez na “SUPERSTAR”. Matatandaang nag-ingay ang hit song na ito dahil daw si Yeng ang dinedescribe daw ni RJ sa kanyang kanta! “hahaha! Hay naku bahala na po silang mag-interpret basta ako ang gusto ko lang maganda ang songs na nasa album ko at maraming makakarelate. O di ba marami ring nakarelate sa Superstar? Ganon din po sa mga kanta ko!” sagot ni Yeng. Available na ang JOURNEY sa lahat ng music stores worldwide! http://www.starrecords.ph/news.asp?id=13 |
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Yeng Constantino prefers to stay away from money matters
Jocelyn Dimaculangan Saturday, March 8, 2008 10:31 PM A self-confessed Papa's girl, Yeng Constantino trusts her father Joselito to manage her finances for her. After winning as the Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy, Yeng has been facing a lot of intrigues, the latest of which is about the mismanagement of her finances. There have been reports claiming that the singer-songwriter is already bankrupt and unable to pay debts to her manager, Jay Lavilles. When asked to react on this matter, Yeng declares: "Lahat ng income ko po hindi ko hinahawakan. Ang naghahawak po niyan, ang papa ko." "Kung meron naman kaming utang, maayos po kami ng manager ko, maayos naman po kami. Sa tingin ko po wala kasi nag-meeting po kami tungkol sa new album kong Journey, sabi nga po ni Ma'am Annabelle [Regalado, Star Records' managing director] wala naman pong issue. Pero maganda naman po na nalinaw namin. "Kasi po sa pera, hindi po ako nakikialam masyado sa money. Yung papa ko saka manager ko ang nag-uusap tungkol sa ganyan. Hindi po ako nagtatanong tungkol sa ganyan." The top scholar of PDA maintained that if there were financial problems, she would be the first to know about them. "Una sa lahat, kung meron po silang argumento tungkol sa money, makakarating po 'yon sa akin dahil sasabihin ng manager ko ‘yon sa akin. Pero wala po silang sinabing ganun...siguro kasi wala silang argumento kaya wala pong nakarating sa aking ganun. "Wala naman pong sinabi yung manager ko na ‘Yung papa mo ganito, ganito.' Okay silang dalawa, close silang dalawa." She added: "Ang manager ko po, nagkikita po sila sa Ateneo kasi yung Papa ko nagtatrabaho pa rin ngayon sa Ateneo. Pumupunta po dun sa Ateneo yung manager ko para kunin niya yung commission niya. Nagkikita po silang dalawa, binibigay po ni Papa." Does she have an idea about the identity of the person/s spreading the rumors about the mismanagement of her finances? "Hindi ko po alam," says the bewildered singer-songwriter. "Hindi naman po siguro manggagaling sa tatay ko or sa manager ko." Yeng narrated her cash flow for the benefit of those doubting the stability of her finances. "Halimbawa po meron akong gig, ako po nag-aabot ng check sa kanya. ‘Pa, ito po.' Ako po talaga nag-aabot kasi kahit na nagtatrabaho na po ako, hindi po maganda yung parang ako ang maghahawak ng money ko. Responsibilidad ng magulang na i-manage kung anong meron kaming financial na pera." Does she have her own bank account? "Meron po, ginawa po talaga ng Star Magic ‘yon, ginawa talaga nina Mr. M [Johnny Manahan] ‘yon for me. Meron po akong sariling account na hindi ko mapapakialaman. Talagang savings po ‘yon." She says that the money she gives to her father is for the payment of their bills and for the construction of their house. Yeng is helping her family construct their own home in Rizal to replace the one that was demolished in the past. The rock musician even shared her blessings for her relatives by giving away food for Noche Buena. However, she does get to keep the payment for her guestings such as Homeboy, Boy and Kris, and ASAP ‘08. She only splurged on herself by purchasing a purple-colored Ibañez guitar. Does she know of any enemies who want to ruin her reputation? "Hindi ko po alam basta rock ‘n roll lang po ako," was Yeng's last words before rushing off to the Aliw Theater to perform her signature songs for a concert of Ballet Manila. http://www.pep.ph/news/16650/Yeng...s-to-stay-away-from-money-matters |
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Ang pinakaaabangang dalawang reality shows ay malapit nang mapanood ulit.
Kaya naman sa ASAP ‘08, narito na ang pinaka-malaking kick off ng Pinoy Big Brother Teens Plus at ang Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. May special numbers din ang mga big winner at big dreamer na sina Kim Chiu at Yeng Constantino na kakanta ng dalawang hit songs kasama ang iba pang mga teen stars! Magbibigay din ng Dream Big sticker at T-shirt para sa mga lucky fans na pupunta sa tapat ng Bahay ni Kuya. Sa ASAP ‘08 din magsi-celebrate ng kanyang birthday si Gretchen Barretto. Naku, maging equally controversial kaya ito katulad ng huli niyang guesting sa Entertainment Live? http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...008-03-09&sec=3&aid=51961 |
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Siguradong may bago na namang kababaliwan ang mga manonood diyan na mahilig sa bagets. Heto nga at handang-handa na ang pagbabalik ng Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Edition, at Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA).
Muli ngang bubuksan nina Kuya at Headmaster ang kanilang mga pintuan sa mga kabataan at musikerong Pinoy, hindi lang para pasikatin sila, o maisakatuparan nila ang kanilang mga pangarap, kundi para baguhin din ang kanilang mga buhay. Sa PDA, naabot talaga ni Yeng Constantino ang kanyang mga pangarap. Aba, sa rami rin ng raket niya, marami na siyang naipundar ngayon at naiahon na niya sa kahirapan ang kanyang pamilya. Ang debut album niya ay umabot na sa triple platinum, at nakarating pa siya sa iba’t ibang bansa para mag-concert. Nag-release na rin siya ng kanyang second album, ang Journey. Well, hindi naman ako tumututol na nabibigyan talaga ng chance ang mga winners ng PBB at PDA na mabago ang kanilang buhay. Pero, ang sinasabi ko lang, mas maganda sana kung ma-maintain o maalagaan talaga sila nang husto, para hindi naman sila bumalik sa kung saan man sila nagmula. Anyway, sa March 23 ay ipakikilala na naman ang mga bagong teen housemates. Siyempre, sina Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, Mariel Rodriguez at Luis Manzano pa rin ang mga hosts nito. Sa March 16 naman ang PBB Teen Edition Plus Primer. Sa Mayo naman sisimulan ang enrollment para sa PDA. http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/mar0908/ent_al.htm |
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SANGA-SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio Sunday, March 9, 2008
Sa buwan ng Mayo naman ay gaganapin ang Philippine Dream Academy 2 with new headmaster Ryan Cayabyab. Matatandaang si Yeng Constantino ang kauna-unahang grand dreamer dito, si Yeng na naniniwalang kaya lamang siya natanggap ay dahil sa kanyang audition ay nagreklamo siya kay director Lauren Dyogi nang di nito pinatapos ang kanyang pagkanta at sa halip ay pina-thank youhan na lang siya. “Sabi ko, ‘thank you lang po? Natawa siya at ayun pinapirma na ako,’ pagbabalik-alaala ni Yeng na matapos manalo sa unang PDA ay nagkaroon ng triple platinum debut album, sold out solo concert, matagumpay na world tours at sandamakmak na awards. Na-release na rin ang kanyang ikalawang album na pinamagatang Journey. http://www.philstar.com/index.php...=2&sec=58&aid=20080308111 |
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March 10, 2008 04:24 PM Monday
By: Chan-Chan Torres Eksenadora * * * Aminado si Yeng Constantino na malaki ang nabago sa buhay niya mula nu’ng si-ya’y sumikat na bilang singer. Laki sa hirap si Yeng kung ka-ya’t sinisikap umano niya nga-yon na matulungan ang pa-milya niya. Boyish ang dating ng si-nger kung kaya akala rin ng marami ay tomboy siya talaga. Pero, hindi. Girl na girl si Yeng. ‘Yung porma lang daw niya ang may pagka-boyish. In fact, may ilan ngang nagkomento na dapat ay ma-tuto siyang maging glamo-rosa lalo pa at may okasyon gaya ng isang press confe-rence o party na kung saan ay makikihalubilo siya sa ma-raming tao. O, bago mag-react ang iba riyan, payong chorva lang po ito. Kung ayaw sundin, ‘wag. Siyanga pala, excited na ang lahat sa muling pagbu-bukas ng Pinoy Dream Aca-demy. Although sa May pa ang pormal na pagsisimula ulit nito, ngayon pa lang ay pinaghahandaan na ito nang husto. Si Ryan Cayabyab ang magiging Head Master ng PDA. People's Taliba http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...008-03-10&sec=3&aid=52052 |
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March 10, 2008 05:13 PM Monday
By: Gerry Ocampo Hot Shots * * * KATORSE pa lang si Yeng Constantino, kayod to death na siya para suportahan ang pag-aaral ng mga kapatid at bigyan ng magandang buhay ang mga magulang. Kaya naman nang makarating sa kanya ang paratang na addict ang kanyang ama, ’di nito napigilang magalit sa mga nagpaparatang. “Nasa abroad po ako nang makarating sa akin ang balitang sinabihan daw na addict ang tatay ko. Grabe naman silang magparatang. Payat po talaga ang tatay ko dahil may hika. Hindi po siya addict,” say ni Yeng nang humarap sa press nu’ng Friday. “Tirahin na nila ako, huwag lang ang pamilya ko. Kaya nga ako nagsisikap, eh, para sa kanila. Masakit sa aking marinig ang paninira sa tatay ko. Sana bago sila magsalita ng hindi maganda, siguruhin muna nila,” dagdag pa ni Yeng. Anyway, sikat na talaga ang PDA grand winner kaya naiintriga. Bukod sa pagkakaroon ng triple platinum debut album, sold-out solo concert, world tour at awards, released na rin ang kanyang sophomore album na Journey. Sa Mayo, magkakaroon na naman ng enrollment para sa Season 2 ng Pinoy Dream Academy at tulad ni Yeng, ilang buhay na naman ang magbabago at ilang pangarap ang matutupad. Payo ni Yeng sa future PDA scholars, i-enjoy ang pananatili sa loob ng academy at maging totoo lang sa mga sarili. “Once in a lifetime experience lang ’yan, kaya i-todo n’yo na. Ipakita n’yo ang lahat ng inyong nalalaman, makinig sa mga teacher, maniwala sa musika n’yo at higit sa lahat, magtiwala sa Itaas,” paalala pa ng singer. People's Tonight http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...008-03-10&sec=3&aid=52068 |
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March 12, 2008 04:40 PM Wednesday
By: Mario E. Bautista Freehand YENG: I’M BOYISH, BUT NOT TOMBOY YENG Constantino is the winning Grand Dreamer in the first Pinoy Dream Academy. “I have so much to be thankful for since then,” she says. “I won a condo unit for me and my family at hindi na kami squatter. I had my own album na naka-triple platinum and I had my own solo concert. Tapos, ilang beses akong nakapunta sa States to do shows there. And to think, when I took the audition, muntik na akong maging ‘thank you girl’ lang. Ni hindi pinatapos ni Direk Lauren Dyogi ang song ko at nag-thank you siya agad sa akin, so sabi ko naman, ‘Thank you lang po?’ Natawa siya and called me back, tapos, pinapirma na ako. Ayun, nakasali nga ako sa PDA.” And the rest, so they say, is history. She eventually bested 19 other scholars and even won best song awards from the Metro Manila Filmfest and FAMAS for her composition, “Hawak Kamay”, that was used as the theme song of “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo”. Now, she has released her own album, “Journey”. PDA Season 2 will start in May with Ryan Cayabyab as the new headmaster. What can she say about observations that she’s a tomboy? “I admit namang boyish ako, kasi lagi nga akong nakapantalon at rubber shoes. Pero sa porma lang po ‘yun. Sa puso, girl pa rin ako. Sabi nga nila, dapat, mas maging glamorosa na ang projection ko ngayon. Siguro, in due time, pero kailangang maging comfortable muna ako para hindi ako magmukhang trying hard.” What advice can she give to the next batch of scholars? “Just be yourself, but give your best. Maging totoo lang sila and don’t pretend na they’re someone they’re not. Mas mamahalin sila ng viewers.” People's Journal http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...008-03-12&sec=3&aid=52307 |
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Timing
Payo ni Yeng sa incoming housemates Rowena Agilada Nabago ang buhay Sometime in May mag-uumpisa ang "Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2." Si Yeng Constantino ang first grand star dreamer at aniya, malaki ang nabago sa kanyang buhay matapos siyang mag-win sa naturang reality show ng ABS-CBN. "Galing ako sa isang mahirap na pamilya at masarap ang pakiramdam na malaki ang naitutulong ko ngayon sa pamilya ko. Napag-aaral ko ang mga kapatid ko at natutulungan ko pa rin ang mga kamag-anak ko," ani Yeng. Payo niya sa mga susunod na batch ng "PDA," itutok lang ang mga isip nila sa kanilang goals, kung bakit ‘andun sila sa "PDA," magpakatatag at galingan nila para patunayang deserving sila. "I-enjoy nila ang pananatili nila sa loob dahil nakaka-miss kapag lumabas na. Magpakatotoo sa sarili. Once in a lifetime experience lang ‘yon kaya itodo na ang kayang gawin," sey pa ni Yeng. She recalled noong nag-audition siya sa PDA na hindi pinatapos ni direk Lauren Dyogi ang kanta niya. Sinabihan siya nito ng "Thank you." "Sabi ko naman, ‘Thank you lang po? Gano’n lang po?’ Natawa siya and hayun, pinapirma ako," tsika ni Yeng. Gusto rin niyang subukang umarte at lumabas sa isang soap opera kaya nag-a-acting workshop siya ngayon kay Be-verly Vergel every Wednesday. http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=37015 |
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Yeng’s wonderful journey
If there is one thing that Yeng Constantino, would not want to be labeled as, it is being a diva. Nowadays, being a diva connotes being a prima donna and the first-ever PinoyDreamAcademy (PDA) big winner reaffirms that it is a stature she has no plans of pursuing. “I’m not against kahit na sinong diva. Ayos lang, pero sa parte ko, hindi ko po talaga kayang maging ganon,” Yeng declares. She continues in saying that she is just a simple girl with a lot of passion for her music and is very happy that her dreams have come true. Yeng is very thankful that she was given a chance to showcase her talents and hopes too that with the opening of the Academy this May, a dreamer like her will have his or her wishes granted. Truly, Yeng has come a long way ever since she won as PDA’s Grand Star Dreamer in December 2006 with an album, a couple of endorsements and a TV show now under her belt. Proving that nothing has changed about the lass from Rizal, Yeng asked her Morning Glory band mates to figure in her second album titled Journey. Yeng temporarily left her band when she joined PDA with the other members (Emerson, Paul and Dennis) consent and full support. She really wanted them to be a part of her first album Salamat but due to time constraints during its recording, it just wasn’t possible. With Journey however, Yeng did not waste any time dragging the boys into the recording studio with her. “Sa akin, yung mga kasama mo nung umpisa iyon ang mga totoong kaibigan,” she shares. “Sila po yung kapatid ko sa paggawa ng music. So hindi ko kayang hayaan na mawala lang sila ng ganoon.” Yeng is ecstatic to work with ‘her boys’ again and dreams of a solo album for MorningGlory in the near future. Twelve-track Journey is jam packed with Yeng’s signature pop-rock sound and includes the hit Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo theme “Habambuhay”. Like in her previous album, Yeng was deeply involved in writing the songs for Journey. She confesses that majority of the songs are based on her personal experiences – from friendship, to falling in love, even getting heart broken. But when pressed to elaborate on the down side of loving, she only laughs and answers, “Basta, I’ve been through heartaches, madami!” 
Journey is now available in all record bars and music stores nationwide. http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/104/Article/9303/Default.aspx |
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Yeng Constantino, patuloy ang tagumpay sa "Journey"
Alex Datu Thursday, March 13, 2008 04:35 PM 
Ramdam na ramdam mo ngayon si Yeng Constantino lalo na kanyang bagong album na Journey dahil punong-puno ito ng emosyon. Datapwat, nilinaw ni Yeng sa kanyang album lauching kahapon, March 12, sa Cibo, ABS-CBN compound, Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City na wala pa itong nakarelasyon kaya hindi pa ito nakaramdam ng hapdi ng pakikipagrelasyon. Ang latest album ni Yeng under Star Records ay isa talagang fulfillment ng kanyang pagiging mang-aawit. Isang taon na ang nakalipas nang hirangin siya bilang Grand Star Dreamer ng Pinoy Dream Academy pero halos hindi pa rin magkamayaw ang mga tao sa kanya dahil bawat kantang gawin niya, bawat paglabas at bawat concert o gig na kanyang puntahan ay dinudumog siya ng mga tao. Ayon sa young singer, sinunod nito ang payo sa kanya ng mga magulang na ibigay nito sa kanyang tagasuporta kung ano ang nararapat sa mga ito. Kaya naman sa album nito ay isinama nito ang kanyang bandang Morning Glory na noon pa niya nakakasama sa kanyang mga gigs. Ayon sa kanya, hindi lang siya nangangarap para sa sarili niya kung hindi para na rin sa mga mga taong mahal niya. Malaki rin ang pagpapasalamat ni Yeng para sa kanyang mga fans dahil kung wala ang mga suporta nila ay wala rin siya. Sila ang dahilan kaya lalo nitong pinaganda ang kanyang album na Journey. Maganda at tagos sa puso ang mga kantang kasama sa album na ito tulad ng "Di Na Gan'un," "Promise," "Pili Ka Lang," "Tao Lang Ako," "What about Us," Himig Ng Pag-ibig," "If You Go," "Bakit Nga Ba," "Why Can't You," at "Tala." Kabilang rin dito ang kantang "Habambuhay" na naging theme song ng Metro Manila Film Fest entry na Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo. Marami ang nagsasabing ilan sa mga kanta sa espesyal na album na ito ay sagot daw sa kanta ng kanyang rumored boyfriend na si RJ Jimenez na "Superstar." Matatandaang nag-hit ang kantang ito dahil si Yeng daw ang dinescribe ni RJ sa kantang ito. "Actually, lahat ng love songs sa album ko ay para talaga sa kanya tulad ng ‘Promise' na nagsasaad, kung sino man sa amin ang mangangailang sa isa't isa, we will make it a point, na nandid'yan kami sa isa't isa." Ayaw man aminin ni Yeng na naging sila ni RJ Jimenez, napagkasuduan nila na wala muna silang komunikasyon para maituon nila ang kanilang panahon para sa kanilang pananagumpay sa kanilang propesyon. Nanghihinayang si Yeng pero bilang isang masunuring anak ay sinunod nito ang gusto ng mga magulang na maging mang-aawit muna ang atupagin nito kaysa pakikipagrelasyon. Sinunod naman ito ng dalaga dahil naniniwala naman ito na makakapaghintay ang dahil naniniwala itong nakakapaghintay naman ang pag-ibig kumpara sa suwerte na minsan lang kumatok sa pinto. Ayon pa kay Yeng, mayroon siyang awiting matagal na nitong na-compose at isinama niya dito sa Journey, ito ay ang awiting "Tala" na isinulat niya para sa kanyang matagal nang crush pero kahit anong pilit namin ay ‘di namin ito nakumbinsing magtapat. Available sa leading music record bars at maging sa ibang bansa ang Journey ni Yeng under Star Records. http://www.pep.ph/guide/1702/Yeng...,-patuloy-ang-tagumpay-sa-Journey |
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Yeng Constantino is the "grand dreamer" in the first "Pinoy Dream Academy" (PDA)
"I have so much to be thankful for since then," she says. "I won a condo unit for me and my family at hindi na kami squatter. I had my own album na naka-triple platinum and I had my own solo concert. Tapos, ilang beses akong nakapunta sa States to do shows there. And to think, when I took the audition, muntik na akong maging 'thank you girl' lang. Ni hindi pinatapos ni Direk Lauren Dyogi ang song ko at nag-thank you siya agad sa akin, so sabi ko naman, 'Thank you lang po?' Natawa siya and called me back, tapos, pinapirma na ako. Ayun, nakasali nga ako sa PDA." And the rest, so they say, is history. She eventually bested 19 other scholars and even won best song awards from the Metro-Manila Filmfest and FAMAS for her composition, "Hawak Kamay," that was used as the theme song of "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo." Now, she has released her own album, "Journey." What can she say about observations that she's a tomboy? "I admit namang boyish ako, kasi lagi nga akong nakapantalon at rubber shoes. Pero sa porma lang po 'yun. Sa puso, girl pa rin ako. Sabi nga nila, dapat, mas maging glamorosa na ang projection ko ngayon. Siguro, in due time, pero kailangang ma-ging comfortable muna ako para hindi ako mag-mukhang trying hard." What advice can she give to the next batch of scholars? "Just be yourself, but give your best. Maging totoo lang sila and don't pretend na they're someone they're not. Mas mamahalin sila ng viewers." http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar14/ente_2.htm |
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March 14, 2008 03:56 PM Friday
Yeng, breadwinner ng pamilya Wala nang puwedeng hilingin pa ang Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) Grand Star Dreamer na si Yeng Constantino dahil halos nasa kanya na ang lahat sa maagang estado ng kanyang career. Bukod sa pagkakaroon ng triple platinum status ng kanyang debut album, sold-out na solo concert, matagumpay na world tours at sandamakmak na awards, nai-release na rin kamakailan ang kanyang so-phomore album na Journey. “Sobrang saya ko talaga at hindi ko ineexpect lahat ng ito. Nung sumali ako sa PDA, ang gusto ko lang naman ay makatulong sa pamilya ko at maparinig ang musika ko,” paliwanag ni Yeng. Nagsimulang magtrabaho sa edad na 14 upang magbigay-daan sa pag-aaral ng.mga nakatatandang ka-patid, nagsilbing big break ni Yeng ang mapasali sa top 20 scholars ng PDA. Hanggang ngayo’y sariwang sariwa pa sa alaala ng rakista mula Montalban, Rizal ang kanyang di mali-limutang audition kung saan siya’y umieksena at mapa-ngahas na umapila sa mismong direktor at head ng show na si Lauren Dyogi. “Di niya kasi pinatapos yung kanta ko tapos sabi niya na ‘thank you,’ eh ako naman sabi ko ‘thank you lang po? Ganun lang po?’ Natawa siya and ayun pinapirma ako,” masayang ibinahagi ni Yeng. “Kung ‘di ko ginawa ‘yun siguro ‘di ako natanggap.” Nanatili si Yeng sa loob ng bahay kasama ang 19 pang scholars kung saan sinubok ang kanilang talento at pagkatao. Bagamat maraming mahigpit na kalaban tulad ng 1st runner up at ngayo’y nasa-sabak sa acting na si Jay-R Siaboc at 2nd runner up at kasalukuyan ding namamayagpag sa industriya na si Ronnie Liang, si Yeng pa rin ang pinalad na magwagi. “Natutuwa po ako sa tiwala nila sa akin at sa musika ko. Yung pagkapanalo ko po kasi sa PDA yung talagang nagbago hindi lang ng buhay ko, pati na rin ng pamilya ko kaya po sobrang laki ng utang na loob ko sa kanila,” dagdag pa niya. Dala ng kanyang natamong tagumpay, si Yeng ang kasalukuyang tumatayong breadwinner at nagpapaaral sa kanyang mga kapatid. “Di lang naman ako ang may pangarap. Ngayong nakuha ko na ang pangarap ko, gusto ko matupad na rin ‘yung sa mga magulang at mga kapatid ko kaya ginagawa ko po ang lahat para matulungan sila. Sobrang sarap ng feeling po na nakakatulong ka sa mga mahal mo sa buhay” Bukod dito, utang rin ni Yeng sa PDA ang mga naging pagbabago sa kanyang pagkatao. Kung dati’y siya ay iresponsable, makalat sa gamit, laging nakasandal sa magu- lang at hirap makisama sa ibang tao, ngayo’y ganap na niyang nabago ang mga ito. “Natuto po akong tuma-yo sa sarili kong mga paa, natuto akong maging independent, at natuto ako makisama sa tao. Ang laki talaga ng epekto sa’kin kasi hanggang pagtanda ko dala ko na yun.” Sa darating na Mayo, enrollment na naman para sa season 2 ng Pinoy Dream Academy at tulad ni Yeng, ilang buhay na naman ang magbabago at ilang pangarap na naman ang matutupad. Kaya naman ang payo ng pinakaunang valedictorian ng academy sa mga future scholars ay i-enjoy lamang ang kanilang pananatili sa loob at maging totoo sa kanilang mga sarili. “Once in a lifetime experience lang yan kaya itodo niyo na. Ipakita niyo ang kaya niyong gawin, makinig sa mga teachers niyo, maniwala kayo sa musika niyo at siyempre maniwala kayo sa Diyos,” Ngunit bago magbalik ang PDA, muli munang pa-tutuluyin ni Kuya sa kanyang tahanan ang kabata-ang Pinoy sa pagsisimula ng Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus sa pangunguna ni-na Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, Mariel Rodriguez at ngayon kasama na si Luis Manzano. Huwag palalampasin ang engrandeng pagbubukas ng bahay ni Kuya sa mga kabataang Pinoy nga-yong March 23 na may primer sa March l6 sa ABS. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...008-03-14&sec=3&aid=52564 |
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Yeng Constantino lives the big dream
With a triple platinum debut album, sold-out solo concert, successful world tours, numerous awards and a newly released sophomore album Journey under Star Records, Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino definitely got more than what she wished for and became today’s hottest and most sought-after singing-composer of her generation. “Di ko talaga ine-expect. Nung sumali ako sa PDA, gusto ko lang naman tulungan ang pamilya ko at maparinig ang musika ko [I didn’t expect things would turn out this way. When I joined PDA I only wanted to help my family and let people hear my music],” explained Yeng. This “rakista” (rocker) from Montalban, Rizal, who took a break from her studies to give way for her older siblings, first learned about the auditions for PDA through a television plug. With the support of her family and friends, Yeng went to ABS-CBN to try her luck where she had a pretty memorable experience. “Di ko talaga malilimutan ang audition ko kasi ’di ba hindi pinatapos ni Direk (Lauren Dyogi of PDA) yung kanta ko tapos sabi niya lang ‘thank you.’ Eh ako naman sabi ko ‘thank you lang po? Ganun lang po? [I can’t really forget the audition because ‘Direk’ said ‘thank you even before I could finish the song. So, I asked, ‘is that all? Just thank you?’]” she hilariously recalled. “Natawa siya and ayun pinapirma ako. Kung di ko ginawa ’yun siguro di ako natanggap [He laughed and then he asked me to sign up. If I hadn’t done it I don’t know if I’d ever make it.]” Funny and embarrassing as it may sound, that’s where it all began for Yeng. She stayed with 19 other scholars she barely knew and worked her way to the top in an intense test of skills, talent and above all, personality. “Iba-ibang uri ng tao ang nandun kaya kailangan mo talagang mag-adjust at makisama. Isa ’yun sa talagang natutunan ko sa PDA. Binago talaga nung experience ko dun ang pagkatao ko [There were different kinds of characters, so I needed to be flexible. That’s what I learned from PDA. The experience changed my personality],” she confessed. Despite strong competitions with fellow scholars Jay-R Siaboc (first runner-up) and Ronnie Liang (second runner-up), Yeng emerged as the Grand Star Dreamer mainly because of her individuality, distinct voice quality and exceptional songwriting skills—a life-changing recognition she is thankful for until now. “Natutuwa po ako sa tiwala nila sa akin at sa musika ko. Yung pagkapanalo ko po kasi sa PDA ’yung talagang nagbago hindi lang ng buhay ko, pati na rin ng pamilya ko kaya po sobrang laki ng utang na loob ko sa kanila [I am very happy that they have trusted me and their appreciation for my music. My winning the PDA changed everything in me and my family. I am really very grateful to all of them],” she said. Her newfound success and good fortune have made her the family’s breadwinner supporting her siblings’ studies. “Di lang naman ako ang may pangarap siyempre. Ngayong nakuha ko na ang pangarap ko, gusto ko matupad na rin ’yung sa mga magulang at mga kapatid ko kaya ginagawa ko po ang lahat para matulungan sila. Sobrang sarap ng feeling po na nakakatulong ka sa mga mahal mo sa buhay [I am not the only one who has a dream. Now that I have realized mine, my wish is for my parents and siblings to realize theirs. That’s why I am doing everything to help them. The feeling is overwhelming when you know you are helping other people, especially your loved ones].” This May, PDA will return for its second season and being the academy’s first valedictorian, Yeng shares some piece of advice to future scholars. “I-enjoy niyo lang at maging totoo kayo sa sarili. Once-in-a-lifetime experience lang ’yan kaya i-todo niyo na. Ipakita niyo ang kaya niyong gawin, makinig sa mga teachers niyo, maniwala kayo sa musika niyo at siyempre maniwala kayo sa Diyos.” But before the Headmaster reopens his academy for enrollment, Kuya will welcome the Filipino teens to his home once more in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus, hosted by Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, Mariel Rodriguez and newest addition Luis Manzano. Don’t miss its exciting opening on Sunday, March 23 with a primer on March 16 only on ABS-CBN where you just don’t dream, you dream BIG Kapamilya! http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_mar14_2008 |
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Yeng, walang karapatang umibig!
(DONDON SERMINO) WALA bang karapatang umibig ang taong mahirap? ‘Yan ba ang drama ni Yeng Constantino, na dahil mahirap ang pamilya niya, kaya dapat niyang isakripisyo ang sariling kaligayahan? Kung tutuusin, masaya na sana si Yeng ngayon sa piling ni RJ Jimenez, ang kasamahan niya sa Pinoy Dream Academy. Pero dahil kailangan niyang itaguyod ang pamilya niya, na ayaw na niyang bumalik sa kahirapan, pinili niyang tikisin ang sariling kaligayahan. “Hindi ko idini-deny na gusto ko siya. Pero, hindi talaga puwedeng maging kami, kasi ‘yung papa ko, mas iniintindi ko ang mararamdaman ng tatay ko, kesa sa sarili ko. “Sa tingin ko, mas dapat kong unahin ang responsibilidad sa family ko, kesa sa sarili ko. Feeling ko, love can wait,” sabi ni Yeng. Kung may magandang naidulot ang sakit na nararamdaman ni Yeng dahil sa hindi niya pagbibigay ng pagkakataon na mahalin si RJ, ‘yun ay ang pagkakasulat niya nang walong kanta sa bago niyang album, ang Journey, na prodyus ng Star Records. “Marami akong kantang naisulat para sa kanya. Hindi niya alam `yon. Pero para sa akin, as long as masaya ang pamilya ko, okey lang.” Unfair na kung unfair. Pero, mas mahirap nga namang problemahin ang pagkain sa lamesa, kahit busog ang puso mo. “At saka, sa palagay ko naman, sobrang bata pa ako (19 years old) para sa ganyan. Lahat naman ng tao, napagdadaanan ‘yan. “Masakit na hindi kami puwedeng maging kami. Pero, nag-usap naman kami, na kung para kami sa isa’t isa, magiging kami pa rin balang araw,” say na lang ni Yeng. Kasama nga pala sa album ni Yeng ang mga kantang Di Na Ganon, Promise, Pili Ka Lang, Tao Lang Ako, What About Us, Himig Ng Pag-Ibig, If You Go, Bakit Nga Ba, at Habambuhay, na ginamit na theme song ng Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo nina Judy Ann Santos at Ryan Agoncillo. http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/mar1508/ent_other02.htm |
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HINDI raw niya tuwirang binasted si RJ Jimenez, fellow housemate ni Yeng Constantino sa 1st Pinoy Dream Academy. Pinakiusapan lang daw niya itong huwag siyang ligawan nang seryosohan.
Una, at 19, feeling ni Yeng ay napakabata pa niya para sumabak sa isang seryosong commitment. Pangalawa, sabi raw ng kanyang ama, huwag muna siyang iibig. Ganunpaman, ’di niya itinatanggi na may soft spot si RJ sa kanyang puso, na halata naman ng PDA followers noon pa mang nasa loob sila ng Academy. ’Di nga ba at nang ma-evict si RJ, Yeng “cried me a river?” We told Yeng na based on RJ’s credentials, he’s a good catch. He’s an Engineering graduate from UST. One of two children siya ng mag-asawang parehong executive position ang hinahawakan sa kumpanyang kanilang pinagtatrabahuhan. Tulad ni Yeng, ’di lang magaling kumanta si RJ, marunong din siyang mag-compose. Described by Star Records as one of their platinum artists, Yeng is expected to take the country by storm anew with her latest album, Journey. The song, Ikaw Lang Talaga, which Yeng wrote and composed herself, is the album’s carrier single. Other songs in the CD are ’Di Na Ganon, Promise, Pili Ka Lang, Tao Lang Ako, If You Go and Habambuhay, theme song ng MMFF entry last year na Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo. Aside from her weekly stint in ASAP on ABS-CBN, what keeps Yeng busy are provincial and international tours. She is scheduled to perform at Robinson’s Lipa today; Robinson’s Dasmariñas, Cavite, tomorrow; SM Sta. Rosa, March 30; SM Dasmariñas, April 19; SM Lipa, April 20; SM North EDSA, April 27; SM Iloilo, May 3; and Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, May 4. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.p...008-03-15&sec=3&aid=52771 |
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thanks tin! hope things will run smoothly for Yeng. keep the good news coming!
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Yeng Constantino, grand scholar of the first "Pinoy Dream Academy," admitted that RJ Jimenez, a fellow housemate, did try to woo her. But she said she discouraged RJ from pursuing his suit as she thinks she is still too young for a serious commitment. Besides, her dad, who works as an assistant librarian at the Ateneo University, is against the idea of her having a boyfriend at 19. "Besides," she added, "gusto ko rin munang mag-concentrate sa aking singing career. Matagal kong pinangarap ang maging isang professional singer at recording star. Ngayong naabot ko na ito, I want to make the most of it." Star Records "platinum" artist Yeng (real name: Josefina) is keeping her fingers crossed that she will again set the country by storm with her new album, "Journey." Some of the songs in the album are her own compositions. "Sa bawat kanta na ginawa ko, sa bawat lyric na sinulat ko, I make sure na ramdam na ramdam talaga ‘yung emosyon ko ‘Yung puso." The album’s carrier single is "Ikaw Lang Talaga." Other cuts in the album are "Di na Ganon," "Promise," "Pili Ka Lang," "Tao Lang Ako," "What About Us," "Himig ng Pag-ibig," "If You Go," "Bakit Nga Ba?," "Why Can’t You," "Tala" and "Habambuhay," which is the theme song of the Judy Ann Santos-Ryan Agoncillo starrer, "Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo." Yeng is also busy with her weekly stint in "ASAP," the Sunday noontime program of ABS CBN, and her singing tour in and out of the country. *** We asked Yeng if she still has a soft spot for RJ, an engineering graduate from the UST who is into singing and composing. http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar18/ente_1.htm |
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Yeng Constantino 'matures' in her sophomore CD "Pinoy Dream Academy" winner Yeng Constantino serves her second album and it has gone from rock-chick to serious pop-rock. "Mas malalim na po ang mga kanta dito at lahat po masasabi ko na personal at hinugot ko sa mga tunay na pangyayari sa buhay ko," she says at Cibo Restaurant inside the ABS-CBN compound. The album credited as "Journey" features 12 tracks, eight of which Yeng penned from what she calls a "rich experience" she has had even if she just turned one year old in show business. "Kahit po isang taon pa lang ako dito sa showbiz, ang dami ko na pong naranasan. Ang dami ko pong natutunan. Only through my songs will I be able to share everything kasi ito po talaga yung craft ko." Yeng reveals heavy acting remains a far-fetched reality. "Ang hirap po mag-drama. Masyado pang malaki ang drama para sa akin pero noong nag-workshop ako, nakakaiyak naman ako. Dahil therapy ko nga ang magsulat ng kanta, hindi ako masyado umiiyak kasi dun ko na nailalabas lahat ng emotions ko." For "Journey," Yeng, along with Star Records, went for "Ikaw Lang Talaga" as carrier single. "The song has touches of rock pero ramdam mo pa rin yung love, yung longing sa songs, iba’t-ibang emotions, the album is a journey of emotions talaga and buying this album will bring you the full, total experience." Yeng details, "Lahat ng kanta na ginawa ko, at sa bawat lyrics na sinulat ko, I made sure na ramdam talaga yung emotion, yung puso. Hindi ko po talaga pinabayaan ang album na ito dahil dapat lang naman na nothing but the best ang ibigay ko sa fans." "Journey" also includes the following titles: "Di Na Ganon," Promise," "Pili Ka Lang," "Tao Lang Ako," "What About Us," "Himig Ng Pag-Ibig," "If You Go," "Bakit Nga Ba," "Why Can’t You," "Tala," and the radio favorite theme of "Sakal Sakali Saklolo" called "Habambuhay." Yeng also brought into the album her former band. "I reunited with them and though it would be a nice gesture to share my little success in the business with them. Marami na rin po kaming pinagdaanan ng mga ka-banda ko. At least hindi lang kami sa hirap magkakasama," she closes. * * * http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20080318119691.html |
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“Hindi Addict Ang Tatay Ko!” - Yeng Constantino
Written by Eddie Littlefield YENG Constantino, itinanghal na First Grand Star Dreamer ng “Pinoy Dream Academy.” Naging triple platinum agad ang debut album niya entitled “Salamat.” Super successful ang first solo concert niya last year. Hindi na rin mabilang ang mga awards na kanyang natanggap as a performing artist. Sa maikling panahon, naabot na niya agad ang tugatog ng tagumpay. Nai-release na rin ang sophomore album ni Yeng na “Journey.” Tiyak naming kagigiliwan ito ng kanyang mga fans. “Naiiba kasi ang mga lyrics ng mga kinanta ko sa album na ito. Medyo nag-mature ang mga lyrics ko dito. Medyo malungkot na may pagka-sentimental ang dating. Pag pinakinggan mo, naiiba sa mga kantang ginawa ko in the past.” Nine out of twelve songs were written by Yeng. Yung “Tao Lang Ako” naging inspirasyon niya si Sharon Cuneta. Very open naman si Mega sa pagsasabing favorite singer niya si Yeng, everytime na mag-guest ang dalaga. Kasama rin sa album ang official movie theme song of “Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo” na carrier single ng “Journey.” “Tala” & “Why Can’t You” na ginawan ng lyrics at arranged ni Yeng at ang banda niyang “Morning Glory.” “Music Genre of Yeng” – tipong Pop/Rock ang dating. Sinong mag-aakalang sa edad na 14, nagtratrabaho na si Yeng para matulungan ang nakakatandang kapatid sa pag-aaral. “Sumali ako sa PDA para makatulong sa aking pamilya at masasabi kong malaking blessing dahil sobra ang binigay sa akin ni Lord. Hindi ko lang natulungan ang pamilya ko, nagkaroon pa ako ng pagkakataong matupad ang aking pangarap na maging sikat na singer na naisi-share ko ang musika ko sa mga fans,” pahayag ni Yeng. Siyempre, hindi maiiwasang maiintriga kapag sumisikat na ang isang artista o singer. Para kay Yeng, ano ang pinakagrabeng intrigang dumating sa kanya? “Yung sinabi nilang addict ang tatay ko. Nasaktan po talaga ako, pati na rin ang pamilya ko dahil hindi naman addict ang tatay ko! Payat po talaga si Papa, pero never po siyang nag-drugs o gumamit ng pinagbabawal na gamot. Hindi po porke payat ang isang tao sasabihin na agad na addict. Huwag naman sana silang basta na lang manghuhusga. Ako na lang ang intrigahin nila, huwag lang po idamay ang family ko,” pakiusap ni Yeng. Hindi pala masalita si Yeng, pero kung magalit, ibang klase rin naman. “Kapag alam kong may tampo o galit sa akin ang isang tao–kinakausap ko. Kailangang malaman ko kung ano ang ikinagalit niya sa akin. Kailangang mailabas ko ang nasa loob ko, then later nawawala na. As much as possible, ayaw kong may kagalit. Kung puwede nga lang, sana lahat maging kaibigan ko para wala akong kaaway. Para lahat masaya, nagkakasundu-sundo,” dugtong pa niya. Marami ang nagtataka kung bakit hindi nabibigyan ng pagkakataon si Yeng makalabas man lang sa mga drama series ng Dos? “Gusto ko sana, kaya lang hindi po ako nabibigyan ng pagkakataon. Kung sakaling makalabas ako sa mga drama series ng ABS-CBN, seseryosohin ko ang pag-akting. Gusto ko rin naman po ma-experience umarte sa harap ng kamera. Nakaka-excite din po siguro,” sabi pa ni Yeng. Regular ninyong mapapanood si Yeng sa ASAP at may segment siya dito–“Y Republic,” kung saan nakikipag-jamming siya sa mga hottest rock bands at may solo number din siya. Magkakaroon din siya ng Mall Tour sa iba’t ibang SM Malls sa Metro Manila para i-promote ang latest album niya. http://pinoyparazzi.com/index.php...ask=view&id=178&Itemid=30 |
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MGA INSPIRASYONG YENG AT KIM
Sa mga nega at tipikal showbiz pagtataray habang nakaharap sa press sina Yeng Constantino at Kim Chiu, sinasabing hina-hype lang sila ng ABS-CBN, ngunit sa tutuo'y hindi pa naman talaga sila sumisikat ng todo mula ng kapwa sila manalo sa magkaibang reality contest. Nasa pagtanggap na lang talaga ng tao masusukat ang kasikatan: Bumenta naman lahat ng album ni Yeng at napuno niya ang Music musseum sa una niyang concert. Si Kim naman ay nag-bida na sa teleserye at maging sa mga Sunday mini-series at iba pa. Nagmarka na rin sa tao yung loveteam nila ni Gerald Anderson at patuly na nagsaisikap sina Yeng at Kim para sila'y patuloy na maging inspirasyon ng lahat ng mga gustong sundan ang yapak nila sa showbiz sa pagsali sa mga sinalihan nila. "Dream big!", sabi ni Yeng, para sa mga aspirants ng bubuksang season ng Pinoy Dream Academy. "Magpakatag lang at kayanin lahat ng pagsubpk sa loob ng Bahay ni Kuya", paalala naman ni Kim dahil siya mismo'y yun ang ginamit niyang sandata para tanghalin siyang Big Winner ng Pinoy Big Brother House. Napaiyak pa si Kim sa surpresa ng ABS-CBN na siya ang magbibida sa frachized local version ng My Girl, habang si Yeng naman ay patuloy ang recording at naghahanda ng isang major concert sa isang malaking venue. http://pinoyparazzi.com/index.php...ask=view&id=179&Itemid=30 |
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Enjoy si Yeng Constantino, kapag may mga nagpapa-autograph sa kanyang album… Written by Boy Abunda
Masarap matupad ang mga pangarap sa buhay lalo pa’t sipag, tiyaga, at walang patid na dasal sa Diyos ang iyong mga ginamit na puhunan. Ito marahil ang nararamdaman ngayon ng Pinoy Dream Academy 1st Grand Star Dreamer na si Yeng Constantino. Sa presscon ng “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus” at “Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2” ay kapansin-pansin ang kasiyahan ni Yeng. She just released her new album titled “Journey,” under Star Records. The 12-track album contains her eight original compositions. Tuluy-tuloy ang pasok ng suwerte kay Yeng simula nang siya ay manalo sa PDA. She wowed viewers with her excellent talent in singing and writing songs during her stint in the reality talent show. Aside from Yeng’s debut album Salamat, her songs “Hawak Kamay,” “Salamat,” “Cool Off,” “If We Fall in Love,” and “Time In,” enjoyed tremenduous airplay and topped most of the radio stations’ hit charts. Last year, Yeng held a successful concert titled “Rock Enroll: Yeng Constantino’s Rock to School Concert” at the Aliw Theater. Nakapag-concert tour na rin siya sa United States and Japan. Kung noon ay isa lamang si Yeng sa mga libu-libong nangangarap na maging sikat na singer ay isa na siya ngayon sa mga certified hitmakers ng music industry. “Enjoy talaga kapag may mga taong may hawak at nagpapa-autograph ng album mo, nagpapa-picture kasama mo. Sobrang enjoy kasi alam mong mahal ka ng mga tao,” sabi ni Yeng. Dahil sa PDA ay biglang nabago ang kapalaran ng singer. Kahit unti-unti nang naaabot ni Yeng ang kanyang mga pangarap ay hindi pa rin niya nakakalimutan kung saan siya nagsimula: Ang paghihirap ng kanyang parents at ang kanilang pagtitiis sa una nilang tahanan. Yeng was emotional when she said, “Nakakaiyak ‘pag iniisip mo kung paano ka nagsimula, kung gaano kahirap mag-audition, at ‘yung unti-unti kang nakakatapak sa pangarap mo. Ang pagpasok sa Academy ang start ng step mo.” Natutuwa siya dahil magaganda rin ang careers ng mga co-scholars niya. They are busy either with their own albums or soap operas. Nagpapasalamat siya ng lubos sa PDA. “Iba po talaga ang PDA. Hindi lang iyung talento ang nahuhubog, kundi pati pagkatao mo. Tutulungan ka nilang maging better person,” ayon kay Yeng. Sa ngayon ay nagpapatayo sina Yeng ng sarili nilang bahay, samantalang magga-graduate naman from nursing ang isa niyang kapatid. Libre ang mangarap. Walang nagsasabing bawal ito. Pero dapat nating lakipan ang ating mga pangarap ng sikap, tiyaga, at dasal sa Diyos upang ang lahat ng ito ay huwag manatiling mga pangarap lamang. Kaibigan, usap tayo muli! http://pinoyparazzi.com/index.php...ask=view&id=260&Itemid=30 |
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Nangarap at Nagtagumpay!
Written by Parazzi News Service Hindi maikakailang dalawa sa mga pinakasikat na celebrity itong si Kim Chiu at Yeng Constantino. Kapwa nangarap lang sila noon, parehong sumali sa reality-based star search, at pareho ring pinalad na pagwagian ang kani-kaniyang contest. Tinanghal na Big Winner si Kim Chiu sa unang Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, samantalang kinilalang Grand Star Winner naman ng first season ng Pinoy Dream Academy si Yeng Constantino. At mula roon, tuluyan na ngang kuminang nang husto ang bituin ng dalawang talentong ito. Patuloy na gumagawa ng pangalan si Yeng sa mundo ng musika matapos ang chartbuster niyang 'Hawak-Kamay', habang popular na popular ang teenage loveteam nina Kim at Gerald Anderson. Sa muling pagbubukas ng dalawang star search, sino ang susunod sa yapak nina Kim at Yeng? http://pinoyparazzi.com/index.php...ask=view&id=170&Itemid=32 |
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Yeng Constantino no longer superstitious about Good Friday
Alex Datu Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:18 AM Kagagaling lang ni Yeng Constantino sa kanyang mall tour na may kinalaman sa kanyang ikalawang album na Journey. Ibinalita niya sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na matagumpay naman ang kanyang mall tour at maganda rin ang takbo ng sales ng kanyang ikalawang album. Pero nakukulangan pa sa ginagawang promo si Yeng dahil gusto na niya itong makarating ng gold record status. NOT A PASYON SINGER. Dahil Semana Santa ngayon, tinanong namin si Yeng kung nakakanta na ba siya sa pasyon. Inamin ng Grand Star Dreamer ng Pinoy Dream Academy na mula pagkabata hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa ito nakakakanta sa pasyon. "Sa church po, kumakanta po ako, kasi worship leader ako. Born-again po kami at doon talaga sa church, kumakanta kami. Pero never pa po ako kumanta sa pasyon." Para kay Yeng, ang Semana Santa ay hindi lamang panahon ng pag-oobserba sa naging sakripisyo at pagkamatay ni Hesukristo kundi pagninilay-nilay na rin sa sariling buhay natin kung naisusunod sa mga utos at aral ng Diyos. "Bukod sa panahon ng pagsasama-sama ng pamilya ang Holy Week, ito rin ang panahon para mag-reflect sa sarili mo. Kung ano na ba ang nangyayari sa 'yo, yung paghahanap uli ng sentro mo. "Siyempre, kapag nasa showbiz ka, marami kang bagay na naririnig at kumukuha ng atensyon mo. Dapat tingnan mo talaga sa sarili kung ano yung real o tunay. Kaya 'yon po, reflection po talaga dapat." NO BATH. Noon daw ay may pamahiing sinusunod ang pamilya nina Yeng na hindi naliligo kapag Biyernes Santo. Ngayon ay hindi na nila ito inoobserba, dahil ayon kay Yeng, pamahiin lang naman daw ito. "Magkakasama kaming mga magkakapamilya tuwing Semana Santa. Naghahanda ng mga kakanin at hindi kami naglalalabas ng bahay. Pero hindi na po yung bawal maligo, pamahiin lang naman po yun," sabi pa ni Yeng. Break na rin talaga ito ni Yeng sa showbiz commitments niya. Panahon ng pagpapahinga at pag-i-spend ng oras sa kanyang pamilya. Sabi ni Yeng, nag-e-enjoy ang kanyang pamilya kapag magkakasama. Hindi kailangang maging sobrang saya, pero hindi naman nila kailangang malungkot dahil nga sa Semana Santa. "Sobrang okey po yung Holy Week namin palagi," pagtatapos ni Yeng. http://www.pep.ph/news/16793/Yeng...r-superstitious-about-Good-Friday |
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Yeng replies to ex’s song
in her new album Which, of course, isn’t to suggest that Yeng has aged into an old hag. In fact, her face is glowing but you see it in her eyes and the way she sings on her new CD, titled Journey, that she has matured as a songwriter, singer—and subject for an interview. You seem different since the last time I saw you. There’s now a certain maturity.... Really? I wouldn’t know about that. I’m not saying that showbiz is very taxing and that it makes you feel older but with all the different life experiences I gained since I entered the business through Pinoy Dream Academy, it has made me wiser and more mature. Tell me about those experiences. What is the happiest one that you can relate to us since you started? Every day is a happy experience for me. Showbiz has helped me and my family. It has opened a lot of doors for me. Doors I never even knew were there when I was starting. And the fans make it all worthwhile. They give me strength to go on. YENG CONSTANTINO 
What about the bitter experiences? I guess it’s being the subject of rumors that aren’t true.... Let’s talk about the most recent one...that you aren’t giving your manager his deserved commission and that you are hiding from him. That’s not true. We always remit to him his commission. I have to admit that I sometimes don’t see him because of my schedule, but it’s my father who would meet up with him if ever I can’t. In fact, I saw him just last week and everything is OK. We support each other. Your songwriting in your new album shows a very mature and more reflective Yeng. Is it because of your breakup with fellow Pinoy Dream Academy ‘scholar’ RJ Jimenez? It’s very painful what happened to us. I wouldn’t want to go on to the details but let’s just say that I learned a lot. Is it true that some songs you’ve written, about breaking up and letting go of a relationship, are your answers to his songs? (Laughs) It’s up to the listener to think and interpret what he or she wants. I just want everyone to be able to relate to the songs I’ve written. I know a lot of people were able to relate to RJ’s song (“Superstar”), so I hope everyone can relate to my songs, too. What is the difference between Journey and your previous album? I would like to think that this album is where you can feel my energy and my passion as a singer and as a writer. Life is a journey and this album is part of mine. I hope to continue to develop this talent that God has given me. http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0320-222008/life02.html |
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Yeng sings from the heart
Kaye Villagomez Yeng Constantino admits she is used to bottling up emotions. She rarely cries but lets the lyrics of her songs weep the loudest. Yeng made this confession in an interview during the launch of her sophomore CD "Journey" at Cibo, ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City. "I’m not comfortable with drama but I do write off all my emotions through songwriting," she said. The Pinoy Dream Academy winner also said the song "Promise" (which is a cut off "Journey") was penned after she and rumored boyfriend RJ Jimenez decided to quit whatever feelings they were having for each other during the time they got close. "We decided na huwag na ituloy kung ano yung nararamdaman namin at unahin muna yung mga careers namin. It was one talk I will never forget. Yes, medyo nagkaiyakan kasi mahirap yung pakiramdam eh." When asked if she can completely say that she had gotten over the "feelings" (Yeng specified that they weren’t an item at the time but admitted to mutual feelings for each other), her eyes seemed to have welled up a bit and answered, "No." Yeng wrote eight songs for the new CD with the carrier track "Ikaw Lang Talaga." "We were choosing which song should be the single and arrived at ‘Ikaw Lang Talaga.’ Siguro pang-third single pa yung ‘Promise.’" Like the rest of her written tunes, the controversial "breakup" song was deeply personal, she said. More controversial however are the lyrics of "Promise" which opened with lines like, "Since this is what you wanted then I’ll just walk away. You’ll have your time to think of all the things and what you need while I’m gone away. Is this really what you wanted? Then I will let you go. I’ll be keeping all my fears though I’m drowning in my tears with the thought of a life without you." Yeng named age gap was one of the factors she and RJ weren’t able to take things between them a notch higher. "Maraming mga dahilan. Medyo serious na rin kasi siya because he was already in his mid20s." Yeng is just 19 years old. Yeng, who has always donned the image of a rock chick, added she has never experienced being in a real relationship but that does not mean she hasn’t felt how it was like to fall in love. "This is how special this album is to me. It’s all the facets of myself now and a very different, better person that I was since nakilala ako ng mga sumusuporta sa akin." Yeng said she is not the type of singer-songwriter who saves up songs for later records. "Lahat ng alas ko nilabas ko na sa album na ito. Kung magkaroon ako ulit ng pagkakataon, gagawa na lang ulit siguro." When that time comes, Yeng is sure there’d be newer experiences to draw inspirations from. Keeping all the rock sensibilities intact, Yeng said she seems to be peaking as far as writing songs is concerned. "I try to write off everything. Tapos pag binabalikan ko yung mga ginagawa ko noon, naiisip ko yung mga emotions ko at the time I wrote the words and it’s kind of like a journey back to my old self and I discover how much of that part I was able to retain in the same way that I learn which parts I was able to change." Yeng named Sandwich frontman Raimund Marasigan as her rock icon. "Idol ko talaga siya. Iba yung kanta niya eh. I once had the privilege of watching them practice and admired how he puts the same energy sa jamming as on stage." Yeng, who is Josephine Constantino in real life, was born on Dec. 4 1988. She pulled off versatility right away at 18 and took advantage of her rakista appeal to hang on to stardom post-PDA. On her one year old showbiz career, she said she has tasted the most hurtful of write-ups but the one that really got to her was an article insinuating that her father is doing prohibited drugs. "It was most untrue at talagang nakakapikon. I’m used to anything written negatively as long as it does not involve my family. Pag kasama na sila, affected na ako." For a more personal account of the young rock alternative artist, listen and take the "Journey" with Yeng under Star Records. http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20080323120011.html |
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Yeng all heartbroken over RJ
Yeng Constantino admitted that she just got emotional on camera, which is why she broke into sobs last week during a guesting on the show Boy & Kris. When host Kris Aquino mentioned a song in Yeng’s second album, Journey that speaks about a message about a relationship gone wrong, the singer failed to control her emotions and tears started rolling down her cheeks. Yeng kept very quiet about her "relationship" with former co- Pinoy Dream Academy scholar RJ Jimenez and never revealed it or confirmed it until her appearance on Boy & Kris. According to Yeng, she and RJ struck a connection and they got very close. "Totoo, nagustuhan ko siya, malungkot nga lang at di nag-work-out," said a somber Yeng. She added that although it seemed like they were getting into a commitment, the two then aspiring singers talked and decided to cut the budding relationship short. "Nagkalayo kami, at nagdecide na unahin ang career namin," RJ said during an interview with The Buzz. "Hindi ko maikakaila na gusto ko siya. Hanggang ngayon mahal ko pa rin siya." he confessed. Yeng however said that he and RJ remain good friends. The male singer even made an appearance in Yeng’s music video for her new single Di Na Ganon http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/104/Article/9385/Default.aspx |
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Pera ni Yeng, nilulustay ng ama?
(REY PUMALOY) IPINAGTANGGOL ni Yeng Constantino ang kanyang ama na inaakusahan ngayon na naglulustay ng kanyang salapi. Sabi sa tsismis, wala raw pakialam ang tatay ni Yeng kung gumastos, kaya si Yeng ngayon ay halos hindi na natutulog sa kakakayod? May mga manunulat din na nagtataka, na hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin natatapos ni Yeng ang ipinapagawa niyang bahay, samantalang milyones naman ang kinikita niya, dahil sa sangkatutak na raket. “Mahal po talaga ang mga materyales ngayon sa pagpapagawa ng bahay. Atsaka, ako po mismo ang may gusto na ganito ang design sa bahay namin, kaya medyo napamahal. “Mabuti nga at nandiyan ang father ko na tumututok sa lahat. Na kahit huling sentimo eh, napupunta sa ipinapagawa naming bahay,” sabi ni Yeng. Ikinuwento ni Yeng na hindi lang naman ang bahay na ipinapagawa nila ang pinagkakagastusan niya. Nandiyan ang pagpapaaral sa kanyang kapatid at mga kamag-anak. “Hindi naman po ako nagrereklamo sa pagtulong ko sa kanila. At hindi rin ako nagmamadali na matapos ang ipinapagawa naming bahay.” Sa Mayo nga pala ay magbubukas na muli ang Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. Si Yeng ang winner sa PDA 1. At hanggang ngayon ay tinatanaw niya na malaking utang na loob sa ABS CBN ang tagumpay na nararanasan niya ngayon. At may payo rin si Yeng sa mga susunod na sasali sa PDA. “Once in a lifetime experience lang ‘yan kaya dapat itodo na nilang lahat ang nalalaman nila. Ipakita nila na kaya nilang gawin ang inaasahan sa kanila. “At siyempre, mas maganda kung makikinig sila sa mga teachers na nagtuturo sa kanila. At higit sa lahat, dapat maniwala sila sa kakayahan nila, at lalung-lalo na sa Diyos,” sabi na lang ni Yeng. http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/mar2408/ent_other01.htm |
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Yeng Constantino’s journey after PDA
By: Cheekie Albay | YEHEY! In-house Production 19 March 2008 | 2:09 PM In 2006, a cute and spunky 18-year-old rocker chick from Rizal emerged as the victor in the first season of the ABS-CBN reality talent search Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA). In the short span of time since she won the title of Grand Star Dreamer, Yeng Constantino has released triple-platinum debut album Salamat; come up with a number of hits, among them “Hawak Kamay” which also appears on the Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo soundtrack; scored big-time endorsement deals; secured a regular hosting stint at ASAP; and received numerous music awards, both as a singer and for her first hit “Hawak Kamay”. Now, this petite rakista has a new album, Journey, and it promises to be packed with more Yeng than you can handle. Journey plays like an earnest, starry-eyed diary of the emotional rollercoaster that is teenage love, packed with songs about love, heartbreak, confusion, resignation, and longing. On the more upbeat rock-infused tracks, the influence of one of Yeng’s favorite bands Paramore is apparent. On the slower numbers, one can detect hints of Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Paramita, and even Liz Phair. Journey contains 12 tracks, eight of which Yeng wrote herself or with her band Morning Glory. Yeng is pleased with this latest studio release because she has more input in this album than she did in Salamat. “Gulatan yung first album, one week lang namin ginawa. Pagkapanalo ko, isang linggo, labas na agad ang album,” the singer explains. “Walo yung kanta ko sa [Journey], hindi na kalahati. Yung mga songs na sinulat ko dito sa album, para talaga sa album.” Yeng has been with her band Morning Glory since high school, back when she had no stardom to speak of and she (gasp!) still lost band competitions. She expresses hope that she’d get to share the recording studio with her band for her third album. Despite her celebrity status, Yeng has remained close with her bandmates and is excited at each milestone she achieves with them. “Nung Sunday na magkasama kami sa ASAP sobrang ligaya ko. Sobra. First time yun eh na na-televise kami,” she gushes. Yeng believes that she has grown up both personally and professionally since her PDA days, and this can be heard on Journey. “Kung napansin niyo, medyo nag-mature [ang music ko]. Kahit one year pa lang ako sa industriya, sobrang dami ko na din naranasan. At dahil sa mga karanasan ko, nasulat ko yun,” she shares. At only nineteen years old, Yeng has proven herself a commendable songwriter, scoring a number one hit with “Hawak Kamay” even before she was out of the PDA house. Compared to other celebrities who attempt to launch a singing career, Yeng at least has the talent and creativity to write her own stuff and not rely on composers to do the job for her. “Sa tingin ko plus yung nakakasulat ka ng kanta. Sobrang laking advantage kasi hindi ka na magbabayad ng composer. Mahal kasi sila,” she quips. On a more serious note, she explains, “Mas maganda kung mas honest yung kinakanta mo sayo. Mas naiinitindihan kasi [ng listeners].” And because she has exerted so much effort in nurturing her budding career, Yeng is hopeful that she won’t be pushed entirely out of the picture once the next season of PDA comes round and a new batch of rising talents is groomed for stardom. “Binigyan na [ang first batch ng Star Dreamers] ng isang buong taon... Kung hindi ako makapag-stay sa industry, hindi ko pwedeng isisi sa bagong manalo or ma-insecure dapat sa kanya. Kasi I had my time. Ako yung may hawak kung mag-stay ako o hindi. Sa tingin ko nagawa ko naman, nagtatrabaho ako… Sobrang hinirapan ko ‘to para pabayaan,” she declares. Incidentally, she is set to host the second season of PDA, so expect that Yeng won’t be out of entertainment circulation anytime soon. This sensible take on the short-lived fame that comes from a reality show victory hints at a greater depth of emotional maturity in the young celebrity. Another example of this maturity is her eventual liberation from her self-imposed stereotype of what a rocker should be. Yeng relates how dead-set she was on being a tough rakista when she was younger, abhorring the cutesy, the weak, the melodramatic, and other characteristics commonly associated with the female of the species. And today, dressed like a modern-day punk in a cool black shirt, tight jeans, black sneakers, and a studded black leather wristband, it seems like she is no different. But wouldn’t you know? This rocker chick actually admits to having an immense collection of stuffed toys at home. And a growing collection at that. Clearly, beneath the tough exterior lies an unabashed softie. As long as Yeng stays true to the carefree spirit that has endeared her to the Pinoy public, rockers and jologs alike, a little girlishness won’t hurt. Keep rocking, Yeng. http://www.yehey.com/entertainmen.../article.aspx?c=136&id=205961 - http://www.yehey.com/chat/transcript.aspx?id=86 - http://www.yehey.com/chat/gallery.aspx?id=86 - http://www.yehey.com/chat/chatevent.aspx?id=86. - http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/ - http://alvinquachua.multiply.com/...ntino_-_Chat_Event_Meet_and_Greet - http://starrecordsph.multiply.com...lbum/19/YENGS_ONLINE_CHAT_SESSION - http://elaine10.multiply.com/photos/album/48 - http://jpmanahan.multiply.com/pho...hey_Session_with_Yeng_Constantino - http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot....ve%20in%20video%20stream-%20today http://youtube.com/watch?v=UJIKEiO7a6k http://starrecordsph.multiply.com/journal/item/4 |
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BUZZSTATION
Edgar Cruz 03/25/2008 Yeng writes sob song about RJ Yeng Constantino agreed with RJ Jimenez to stop their special relationship once they were out of the Pinoy Dream Academy. He wanted to pursue their special friendship that had been cut short when he was voted out of the Academy. But Yeng’s priorities have changed. She wants to focus on her new entertainment career. She knew this was the right thing to do as she would not have the time for him if they got more serious. This separation hurt Yeng a lot, and it gave her the motive to write a song. This song, “Promise,” is one of the tracks off her second 12-cut CD entitled Journey produced by Jon Ilagan for Star Records. She sings, “But if someday you’ll need a friend/I promise I won’t let you down/I’ll be there for you/Right there beside you/I promise.” Yeng sings more mature songs in Journey, her style more sophisticated than her debut album but managing not to stray too far from her original style. It’s progress! It opens with a surprising slow number in “‘Di Na Ganun,” a reflective number about loss and acceptance. She does a fast one in “Ikaw Lang Talaga,” her band blasting away. “Promise” follows, the best track in this new collection for its honesty of emotion and organic arrangement. “Pili Ka Lang” is about life’s choices and picking them up. Other tracks are “Tao Lang Ako,” “What About Us,” “Himig ng Pag-ibig,” “Bakit Nga Ba,” “If You Go,” “Why Can’t You Go,” “Tala” and “Habambuhay.” Journey is now available in music stores worlwide. Catch Yeng when she promotes Journey at SM Sta. Rosa on March 30, SM Dasmarinas on April 19, SM Lipa on April 20, SM North EDSA on April 27, SM Iloilo on May 3 and Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall on May 4. http://tribune.net.ph/life/20080325lif3.html |
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Singer Yeng Constantino moves on after breakup
BY REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA abs-cbnNEWS.com Pinoy Dream Academy grand winner Yeng Constantino said she is still mending her broken heart after a breakup, but affirmed that she is now moving on with her life. "I think I'm okay now. I'm not going to say that I'm happy but I'm moving on because you see... I'm strong," Constantino exclusively told abs-cbnNEWS.com. Constantino's statement stemmed from reports of her sudden breakup with her off-screen parter and former PDA scholar RJ Jimenez, that she first revealed during an interview with hosts Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino in their daily morning program Boy & Kris. After the recent split up Constantino revealed she is still feeling the pain, but is certain that she is now stronger than ever. "I think this is just part of growing up and I believe that I have to experience all those things, and I think it's okay," the nineteen-year-old singer-composer said. Constantino admitted that "technically" Jimenez was her first love, which is why she cried when they decided to part ways. "For me it's really painful, I don't know but it's something like that," she said. When asked if she is ready to share the exact reason behind the breakup, Constantino replied, "It's just like that. We'd been very busy, we are attending to a lot of things. You see before as in everyday we were together inside the PDA and you cannot help but to feel affection." The singer recalled that her special feeling for Jimenez grew while they were still inside the academy and continued after they stepped out of the academy. "I'm not gonna deny it, I really like RJ becaue he is so kind." According to Constantino she last saw Jimenez during a rehearsal of the weekly show ASAP '08 but they did not even talk. Now, the artist has decided not to entertain suitors and to just concentrate on her work. "No dating. I will just focus on my career, my family. I really need to help my family not just my mother or father but as well as my lola and my other relatives." Constantino has shown her versatility by singing with a rocker image, and by her love of writing and composing original songs. She is the brain and voice behind the hit song "Hawak Kamay" that won the Best Theme Song at the Metro Manila Film Festival. The song was used by Star Cinema's film "Kasal Kasali Kasalo" as its official theme. She already launched her debut album called "Salamat", and just recently she launched her album entitled "Journey." Currently, Constantino is a regular performer at ABS-CBN's weekly variety show "ASAP '08 and is busy promoting her latest album through out-of-town shows. Catch her as she performs live with her band in Sta. Rosa, Laguna this Saturday, May 29 and May 1 in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=113041 |
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Masusulyapan na ang 30 aspiring Pinoy Dream Academy scholars sa pagsisimula ng Mga Kuwento sa Likod ng Pangarap: The Pinoy Dream Academy Primers ngayong Sabado (Abril 5) habang ipinapalabas ang Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus.
Sa pangunguna ni Yeng Constantino, kilatisin ang talento ng semi-finalists na sa isang iglap ay maaaring mabago ang buhay. Kaabang-abang din ang audition footages ng mga sumubok ngunit hindi masyadong pinalad na scholars buhat pa sa iba’t ibang parte ng mundo. Sinu-sino ang mapipili ni Headmaster na pumasok sa Pinoy Dream Academy? Alamin iyan mamaya pagkatapos ng I Am KC sa ABS-CBN. http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/apr0508/entertainment2.htm |
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Yeng’s’ weepy, happy Journey
Shirley Matias Pizarro Yeng Constantino is a perfect example that products of reality search are armed with pure, uncorrupted talent. Yeng is not pretty by showbiz standards but has a raspy, soprano voice that endeared her to the masa Yeng’s training at the Pinoy Dream Academy equipped her with the skills to survive the maddening music industry. Yeng is still reeling from the pain caused by her break-up with rumored ex–boyfriend RJ Jimenez. Yeng admitted that is used to bottling up her emotions. Her songs in her new CD "Journey" ‘do the weeping" for her. Trading rock chick image for straight talk, Yeng reveals much about herself. 1.What do you think is the general perception of people about you? Medyo matigas ang ulo, makulit, isip bata and mayabang. 2. What is your perception of yourself? Normal lang po akong bata. But I can say that I am mature at masayahin but with a sentimental side especially when I am by myself. 3. If you are to say one thing that the public doesn’t know about you, what will it be? No answer 4. What does it take to be your friend? Or partner? Basta yung masaya kausap, pakikinggan at maiintindihan ako, ayos na yon sa akin. 5. Where and to whom do you think you owe your career? God because matagal ko na po itong pinagdasal. Bigay Niya po ito. 6. Where do you invest your money? Sa pagpapagawa ng bahay. 7. Do you pay taxes honestly? Yes! 8. What’s your idea of splurging? No answer. 9. Is being gay in show biz an issue? Sa showbiz, yes. Pero to me, as long as nagagampanan mo ng maayos yung mga ginagawa mo, ayos na yon. 10.Do you consider yourself sexy? Why? No!!! Hahaha Eh di naman talaga kasi yon yung nakikita ko! 11.Among other celebrities, who is sexy to you and why? Ryan Eigennman, Piolo Pascual and Marc Nelson 12. What was the best thing ever written about you? No answer 13. What do you pray for? Sana po magtuloy-tuloy pa ang blessings sa akin ni Lord. 14. If you die tonight, where do you think you will go? Heaven or hell? Heaven, love ako ni Lord. 15. Who are your favorite show biz people and why? Gary V kasi ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya, Maja Salvador kasi siya ang unang namansin Sa akin sa "ASAP" saka ang bait niya and Ms. Kris Aquino kasi masarap po yung mga kritisismo niya. 16.Would you go for beauty or brains? Both para balanced. 17. Would you rather be rich or goodlooking? Both din kasi kung rich pero di good looking, magpapagawa pa. Pero pag good looking at rich pa, eh ayos. 18.What makes you angry? How do you let off steam? Pag may nangbastos sa tatay at nanay ko at pag di ako naiintindihan sa mga opinyon ko. 19.Can you see yourself out of show biz ever? Yes, siguro pag nagkapamilya na po ako. 20.How do you want to be remembered? As a singer-songwriter http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20080409121384.html |
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Rating reality TV stars
Nestor Cuartero REALITY SHOW discovery Yeng Constantino is aware at how some industry people refer to products of such programs as mere flash in the pan. While the observation may be true in the case of some, it is not necessarily so with Yeng’s. ‘I’m not going to throw away this great break without giving it my best shot,’ she swears. Yeng won the grand championship in the first ‘Pinoy Dream Academy,’ where her signature song, ‘Hawak Kamay,’ debuted. The song has become an anthem among young people. With her second album, released recently by Star Records, Yeng hopes to soar higher with new compositions. The line-up is topped off by ‘Habambuhay,’ the theme from the movie festival hit, ‘Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo,’ and originals like ‘Ikaw Lang Talaga,’ ‘Tao Lang Ako,’ and ‘Himig ng Pag-ibig,’ among others. Yeng can use fully her songwriting skills, an edge over other reality show survivors, to last in show business. Prioritizing her interests is also a must. Yeng seems to know where her talent is strongest, which is why, she sticks to music-making. Homely and plain as they come, Yeng is gifted, however, with a wellspring of melodies, and poetry to match, that can see her through more years as a talent in the music business. http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=37678 |
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Yeng Constantino continues with her "Journey"
Ernie Enrile Sunday, June 1, 2008 10:26 AM Broken-hearted daw ngayon ang Pinoy Dream Academy first Grand Scholar, Yeng Constantino, at pahinga daw muna ngayon ang kanyang puso habang naka-focus siya sa kanyang singing career. As a matter of fact, busy ngayon si Yeng sa pagpo-promote ng kanyang latest album under Star Records titled Journey. Ayon kay Yeng, out of 12 tracks sa said album, walo ang sarili niyang compositions. "Halos lahat po ay sentimental love songs, at isa lang ang medyo masaya, ang ‘Ikaw Lang Talaga,'" dagdag na impormasyon ng 19-year old na dalaga. Paano nakapag-compose ng walong kanta ang isang "broken-hearted" na girl kung wala siyang matatawag na "inspirasyon" at the moment? "Siguro po, dahil feel ko pa hanggang ngayon ‘yung personal experiences ko in the past," nakangiting tugon ng dalaga sa tanong ng ilang piling manunulat sa ginanap na mini-presscon noong Biyernes, May 30, sa Max's Restaurant Tiendesitas. Ang iba pang awitin sa said Journey album ni Yeng ay ang mga sumusunod; "Di Na Ganun," "Promise," "Pili Na Lang," "Tao Lang Ako," "What About Us," "Himig Ng Pagibig," "Bakit Nga Ba," "If You Go," "Why Can't You," "Tala," at "Habambuhay." http://www.pep.ph/guide/2030/Yeng...antino-continues-with-her-Journey |
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Monday, June 02, 2008
'Brigada Eskwela' opens Monday's event will also see the formal launch of "Brigada Eskwela's music video of DepEd endorser, singer and composer Yeng Constantino. The video will be disseminated to all the regions and screened in major cinemas in the Metro Manila. It will serve as a TV commercial in donated ad spaces in key media outfits. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/.../news/.brigada.eskwela.opens.html |
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Yeng tuluy-tuloy ang tagumpay
ISA lang ang masasabi nang mga nauna nang nakarinig sa mga kanta ni Yeng Constantino sa bago niyang album na Journey. Ramdam mo si Yeng sa kanyang mga awitin. Ang latest album na ito ay sa pamamahala ng Sar Records. Pagkatapos nga naman ng isang taon, hindi pa rin magkamayaw ang mga tao kay Yeng dahil bawat kantang gawin niya, bawat paglabas at concert o gig na kanyang puntahan ay dinudumog siya ng mga tao. Kaya super-dedicated talaga siya sa proyektong ito. “ Sabi nga ng parents ko, ibigay ko sa mga taga-suporta ang nararapat for them, kaya sa album na ito, binubuhusan ko ng extra care at todo-alaga sa paggawa ng kanta, sa pagpapaareglo, dahil they deserve the best. “Malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa fans dahil wala naman ito kung wala sila. ‘Yun pa lang, dahilan na talaga para pagandahin ang project na ‘to. Journey ko ito kasama ng mga tagasuporta,” paglalahad ni Yeng. Maganda at tagos sa puso ang mga kantang kasama sa album na ito tulad ng ‘Di Na Ganun, Promise, Pili Ka Lang, Tao Lang Ako, What About us, Himig ng Pag-ibig, If you God, Bakit Nga Ba, Why Can’t You, Tala at ang paborito ng bayan na Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo theme song na Habambuhay. Bukod sa theme song na ng box office hit na Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo, ang kanta ni Yeng na Habambuhay, ito rin ang magdaragdag ng kilig sa bagong Koreanovela na They Kissed Again, continuation ng love story na It Started With A Kiss. Isa pang masterpiece song niya ay ang Himig ng Pag-ibig, ito ngayon ang magbibigay-buhay at tinig sa malapit nang ipalabas na teleseryeng Diyosa. Habang kayo ay nag-i-enjoy sa mga bagong teleserye ng ABS-CBN, siguradong mamamangha na naman ang tagasuporta ni Yeng sa ikalawang single niya, ang ‘Di Na Ganun. All these and more from Yeng’s Journey album. Marami ring nagsasabing ilan sa mga kanta sa espesyal na album na ito ni Yeng ay sagot daw sa kanta ng kanyang rumored boyfriend na si RJ Jimenez na Superstar. Matatandaang nag-ingay ang hit song na ito dahil daw si Yeng ang dine-describe ni RJ sa kanyang kanta. “Ha-ha-ha! Hay naku, bahala na po silang mag-interpret, basta ang gusto ko lang, eh, maganda ang songs na nasa album ko at maraming makaka-relate. O, ‘di ba, marami ring naka-relate sa Superstar? Ganu’n din po sa mga kanta ko!” sagot ni Yeng. Available na ang Journey sa lahat ng music stores worldwide. |
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TFC brings Yeng Constantino to Dubai
Hindi makapaniwala si Yeng Constantino sa kanyang naging experience noong June 20 sa 1st Filipino Expo sa World Trade Center Dubai. Dinala doon ng TFC Global Limited ng ABS-CBN si Yeng kasama si Christian Bautista para mag-show. Nag-perform si Christian noong June 19. Ilang kabataan (karamihan ay halos mga sampung taong gulang pa lamang) ang nagpumilit na makalapit sa pop icon at hindi mapigilang umiyak nang sila ay isa-isang yakapin ni Yeng. At mas marami pang naghahagulgulang mga kabataan ang pumila sa labas ng kanyang dressing room pagkatapos ng show. Walang magawa ang security sa venue kahit na minamadali na si Yeng at kailangan na niyang tumakbo papuntang airport para lumipad pabalik ng Manila. Ito ang kauna-unahang pagpunta ni Yeng sa Dubai at hindi inaasahan ng lahat na maraming kababayan natin ang gusto siyang makita ng personal. Patunay dito ang halos sampung libong mga Pinoy na naghintay sa kanya as early as 2 pm para sa kanyang 8 pm show. Hindi rin naman nag-aksaya ng panahon ang Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer na mamasyal around Dubai at kasama si Christian Bautista, hindi sila magkamayaw sa pagsa-shopping at pagkuha ng souvenir pictures. Bilang first-timer sa Dubai, maraming inikot si Yeng tulad ng 7-star hotel na Burj Al Arab, ang sikat na Jumeirah Open Beach na may white sand, ang kilalang water park na Wild Waddi, at ang Mall of the Emirates. Shopping galore ang ginawa ng batang idolo na namili ng mga damit at techy gadgets na kilalang mas nakakamurang bilin sa Dubai. Kulang ang oras para kay Yeng na kung nabigyan ng mas mahabang panahon ay tiyak na mas marami pang lugar na nais makita. Libu-libong mga kababaihan naman ang pinakilig ng mga ballads na inawit ni Christian. Sabi nga ni Christian, "Kahit third time ko na dito sa Dubai, ang reception ng mga kababayan natin dito ay hindi nagbabago; kasing init pa rin ng weather dito ngayon." Kinilig ang mga kababaihang fans ni Christian na kahit na galing sa mahabang araw sa trabaho ay sinadya pa ring makapanood sa kanyang show. Muli niyang pinatunayan na hindi lang siya isang gwapong singer kundi isa ring magaling na balladeer. Nang paakyatin sa stage ang isang fan at tanungin ang pangalan nito, "Rachelle Ann Go" ang binanggit ng fan na siya namang naging hudyat ng malakas na hiyawan mula sa mga manununuod. Ang huli niyang awitin na siya ring pinanalo niya sa isang singing contest ilang taon na ang nakakaraan ay inialay niya sa kanyang mga fans na kasalukyang nasa Gitnang Silangan. Isang all-acoustic show naman ang ibinigay ng Soul Siren na si Nina sa huling gabi ng 1st Fil Expo noong June 21. Katulad ng unang dalawang araw, naging matagumpay rin ang show ni Nina at walang patid ang pagsabay ng mga mga kababayan natin sa pagkanta ng mga piling awitin ni Nina. Ang 1st Filipino Expo in Dubai, Tiangge, Bazaar, Atbp. ay organized ng The Filipino Channel ng ABS-CBN Middle East sa pangunguna ng managing director na si Egay Garcia, marketing head na si Jay Diaz at Product and events manager Maribel Hernaez. http://www.pep.ph/guide/2170/TFC-brings-Yeng-Constantino-to-Dubai |
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