By Phoebe Dorothy Estelle

Regine VelasquezAlways a hot item, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez attracts much attention in her every endeavor. In addition to her weekly hosting and performing gigs in “Pinoy Pop Superstar and “SOP”, she’s very busy now promoting her movie and album with Piolo Pascual.

In “Paano Kita Iibigin” Regine didn’t only sing with the very popular actor/singer, she also produced the album released under Star Records.

Regine has already worked with Piolo in the past via “Maalaala Mo Kaya” where she played a retarded woman. She bagged the best actress trophy from Star Awards for the said role.

Piolo called her co-star his “vocal coach” as Regine helped him during their recording. Piolo confessed that he was intimidated by the SOP host for her singing prowess and knockout professionalism is widely known in the industry. The multi-awarded actor added that Regine was able to finish her recording in just several minutes while he spent at least an hour to complete his part.

“Gusto kasi naming mapaganda… ‘yong album dahil first time naming magti-team-up ni Piolo at first time ko to produce and collaborate an album with him para sa soundtrack,” Regine said.

The carrier single “Paano Kita Iibigin,” a duet of Regine and Piolo, has two versions in the album. Regine’s solo numbers are “Pare Ko,” “Manhid,” and “Tahan” while her other duet tracks with Piolo are “Muling Nagmamahal,” “My World with You,” and “Sana Nga.”

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Without a doubt, Regine is a certified hit-maker. “Dadalhin,” “Narito Ako,” and revivals “Fallin,” “I don’t Wanna Miss A thing” and “On the Wings of Love” are just a few of her long list of chart-toppers. However, it is also noticeable that most of her well loved singles were movie theme songs.

The soundtrack of her first starring role movie “Wanted: Perfect Mother” together with Drama King Christopher de Leon, produced classic hit “You Are My Song.” The song was written by Concert King Martin Nievera.

The inspiring hit, “I Can” came from the flick “Do Re Mi”. The flick feature the amusing trio of Donna Cruz, Regine and Mikee Cojuangco. They were three of the most bankable stars of Viva Films in the 90s.

Regine Velasquez & Piolo PascualThe Notting Hill adaptation, “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” was a blockbuster movie for Regine and Robin Padilla. Though the movie borrowed a famous storyline, the soundtrack was a clear-cut of Regine’s artistry. Songs such as “Tuwing Umuulan,” “Sabihin Mo Lang,” “Suntok Sa Buwan,” werethe most played songs in 2000 especially the title track, “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” in which Regine got the chance to record with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra.

When every girl’s dream boy Aga Muhlach was paired with the Asia’s Songbird through Pangako…Ikaw Lang.” Regine garnered her Box Office Queen title from Guillermo Mendoza Scholarship Foundation. But her success continued in the music scene as she made the theme song, “Pangako” a sensation. The song was written by another famous songwriter Ogie Alcasid.

In 2002, Regine was reunited with Christopher in “Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka.” Again, Ogie composed the theme song of the film.

“Hanggang Ngayon” a duet with Ogie was the theme for “Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon,” which starred her with Richard Gomez. The last box-office sensation Regine did was “Till I Met You” with Robin.

Whether on the recording studio or on the film set, it’s really undoubtful that everything Regine Velaquez touches turns into gold. Her numerous albums, hit songs, and very popular movies prove that she’s the new sweetheart of Philippine show business.

“Paano Kita Iibigin” the movie is produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.

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