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In the tradition of producing high quality mini-seryes, TV5 brings another highly anticipated primetime program, Nandito Ako, starring international Kapatid star David Archuleta alongside the network’s home-grown princesses Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

Helmed by popular director Mac Alejandre, the series about young love will premiere this February 20 (Monday) on TV5 primetime.

After the critically-acclaimed Sa Ngalan ng Ina (topbilled by the one and only Superstar, Ms. Nora Aunor) paved the way for the mini-serye format in Philippine television, the Kapatid Network embarks on another series that will capture the interest of younger viewers and the whole family alike. Apart from the three lead stars, the series is also a collaboration of some of the biggest names in the industry, including Gelli de Belen, Aiko Melendez, and comeback actress, G Toengi. G Toengi admits that it was the offer to do Nandito Ako which prompted her to return to the Philippines after settling down in the United States a few years back.

As the American Idol Season 7 runner-up who became an international singing sensation, David Archuleta has earned an even stronger following both here and abroad when the TV5 released the teaser of his rendition of the Nandito Ako’s theme song of the same title, composed by Aaron Paul del Rosario and popularized by Ogie Alcasid and Lea Salonga.

As evidenced by the rave reception on the series’ characters both online (frequently landing on Twitter Philippines trending topics) and offline (high crowd attendance in mall shows), Nandito Ako is poised to be another top-rating show of TV5.

Nandito Ako will tell the story of young love, its joys and pains, among Josh (David Archuleta), Holly (Eula Caballero) and Anya (Jasmine Curtis Smith). Josh is an international singer who holds his final leg of concerts in the Philippines. This venture is also a quest to find his real identity, a thing that has been hidden from for a long time. He will meet Holly through one of the promotional activities of his concert. The innocent hearts will brew romance and will soon learn the ways of love. But love has its twists and turns and they’ll soon uncover realities that will change their hearts and minds. Anya, a boyish and carefree lass, is Holly’s bestfriend. With a twist of fate, will Josh fall for Anya instead?

Completing the cast of Nandito Ako are Alwyn Uytingco, Ana Capri, Mon Confiado, Ana Feleo, Joseph Bitangcol, RS Francisco, DavidBianco, Byron Ortile, and Ms. Perla Bautista.

Don’t miss the premiere episode of Nandito Ako starring David Archuleta, Jasmine Curstis-Smith and Eula Caballero starting Monday (February 20) after Wil Time Bigtime on TV5.

Source: manilarepublic.com

David Archuleta says doing ‘Nandito Ako’ was life-changing experience

The three young stars of ‘Nandito Ako’ -- Eula Caballero, David Archuleta, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith -- say they’ve grown closer to each other.

He might as well be called a Pinoy idol. After 15 days of continuous shooting for TV5′s much-awaited mini-serye, “Nandito Ako,” international singing star David Archuleta faced media members one last time on Saturday evening before he finally left the country early Sunday morning to go to Singapore for another engagement, and back to the US to prepare for his two-year missionary work.

Despite fatigue and sore throat setting in as a result of his hectic schedule that included finishing his scenes for the mini-serye, TV guestings, and a grand fans day on Friday night, the 21-year-old singer showed that he was a pro and a really nice guy by saying yes to a request to sing the mini-serye’s theme song, “Nandito Ako”.

In his striking crooning that was once described by New York times as a “lovely, foggy R&B voice,” David impressed the audience with his heartfelt rendition of “Nandito Ako,” prompting a group of writers to comment that David seems to have imbibed the romantic song’s lyrics.

In an interview, Joanne Banaga, one of the mini-serye’s supervising producers, said David had a grueling itinerary that involved taping on weekdays and doing promotions on weekends. Yet through it all, “He wasn’t difficult to work it. You call him at this hour or you tell him not to wrap up yet, and even if he’s sleepy, he just sings or jogs to wake himself up. The only challenge that came up while working with him is that you invest in an emotion and you get to like him. He’s like a son to you. You get attached to him. Sobra. He’s so humble that he’s not comfortable when you try to praise him.

“And ‘good’ is not okay with him. He wants to give his best all the time.”

At the press conference held at the Meralco Fitness Center in Ortigas where David was presented along with the other cast members of the TV drama series, he admitted that he’s going to miss working with his fellow actors especially since they’ve become closer to each other. Asked whether he’s developed something more than just friendship with either Jasmine Curtis-Smith or Eula Caballero, his co-actors in the series, David replied: “I’m always being asked about that! It was really fun working with Jasmine and Eula. They’re both just really great actresses and great girls. It’s just been so great and everyone’s been supportive. I don’t want it to stop.”

In the beginning, however, when the TV5 project was first presented to him, David confessed his reluctance to come to the Philippines and accept the acting project. “When the offer first came, I was a bit reluctant because I didn’t know what the experience would be like -- to be away from home to do a series, which is something that I’ve never done before. I really had my concerns and my doubts.

“But what really made it great was that I started to get out of my comfort zone, including trying more food and being more adventurous. Everyone was supportive and the TV5 management was just so easy to work with. (The experience) has made me more mature. This isn’t something that I would normally do but I was willing to take on the challenge. I just had time enough before I go on with missionary work for a couple of years. It’s been exciting and it just taught me a lot about myself as a person. It’s so weird because I didn’t expect that at all.”

On his fifth visit and his longest stay in the country, David fulfilled his wish to ride a jeepney again and to visit a local market. David was also spotted backstage at the recent Annebisyosa concert of Jasmine’s sister, Anne Curtis. David dropped by, accompanied by some TV5 crew, halfway through the concert mainly to show support for Jasmine who was a guest in the concert.

Jasmine said she invited David to Anne’s show but had advised him beforehand: “She’s not really a singer.”

But the American Idol Season 7 Finalist said that, all the same, he enjoyed the concert. “It was really fun but what I really respected about Anne was the message she was showing to people, to follow your dreams. She was open about not being a great singer out there but she still sang, ‘You know, I can do this, as long as I’m willing to work hard and do my best, and so can you.’ I really appreciate the message that she’s trying to bring and she’s encouraging more people to do the same thing.”

Now that he’s completed his work for “Nandito Ako,” David expressed his openness to exploring an acting career. “This has been one of the best experiences in my life. I’m not a great actor and this is something new to me. But I hope to continue because this is something that I would love to work on and enjoy. It’s such a great thing to share with people.”

“Nandito Ako” will air on TV5 starting February 20. Meanwhile, watch David (above) as he sings the mini-serye’s theme song at Saturday night’s press conference.

Source: InterAksyon.ph

David Archuleta on Anne Curtis’s concert: “It was really fun. What I respected most about Anne is, she told the audience to follow your dreams. She’s open about not being a good singer, but she still said, ‘You know, I can do this.’ I like the message she sent to the people. I think that’s something. People should dream more and do more.”

David Archuleta admits doing TV5 drama series is a “great challenge” for him; says he enjoyed watching Anne Curtis’s concert

by Joyce Jimenez

Aminado si David Archuleta na nangangamba siya sa maaaring mangyari sa kanyang career matapos niyang magdesisyon na iwan pansamantala ang pag-awit.

Dalawang taon magsasagawa ng religious mission si David para sa Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, kung saan siya’y miyembro.

Nakapanayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at ilang entertainment press si David kagabi, Pebrero 4, sa press launch ng Nandito Ako na ginanap sa Meralco Fitness Center Multi-Purpose Hall, Meralco Compound, Pasig City.

May takot man, matagal daw itong pinag-isipan ni David bago nagdesisyon na isantabi ang kanyang career para sa kanyang religious mission.

“It’s always a scary thing because you don’t know what’s gonna happen,” banggit ng batang mang-aawit.

“It’s a decision, it’s like American Idol. It’s not the same degree in the people’s eyes.

“I don’t know what’s gonna happen.

“I’m in a job that I love, it’s hard to find a job.

“I just found a job and it’s hard to let go, school, and the comfort of home.

“It has been a hard decision to make, it was a decision that took a couple of years to make…

“But, it’s scary, it’s a scary thing to do but I know it’s gonna be worth it because I’ve learned to trust that feeling in my life…”

Gayunman, ayon sa artikulong lumabas dito sa PEP noong Enero 14, sinabi ni David na magre-record muna siya ng isang album pagbalik niya sa Amerika.

Gusto niyang may maiwan sa kanyang fans habang nasa isang religious mission siya.

Aniya, “Once I get back to the States, I’m gonna spend as much time as I can to record.

“So even though I won’t be here, hopefully, I will still be here, you know, releasing new songs.

“I want to make sure I have something for my fans.”

Si David ay runner-up ni David Cook sa American Idol Season 7.

WORKING WITH FILIPINOS. Samantala, si David ang umawit ng theme song ng kanilang drama series, ang kantang “Nandito Ako” na orihinal na komposisyon at awitin ni Ogie Alcasid.

Napanood namin sa trailer na may ilan siyang Tagalog lines sa serye. Aminado si David na isa itong “challenge” para sa kanya.

Source: PEP.ph

Morning Twitter Party!

And today’s topic: DREAMS

Funny how David is asking us about dreams when most of us are losing sleep since he arrived here in Manila!

The boy has no idea how he changed our sleeping patterns. lol

this:

Preach.

Promotions!

Time for some promo! #TEAMJOLLY fans would be sad to know Eula can’t make it though, cause of her sprained ankle. Now, be a good fan and send Eula some good vibes, just like what David asked

Twitpics!

Tweeeets!

Things are looking intense for the cast!

“… love the way he handles his actors. Super focused! ..”

And a twitpic from Holly’s mom!

Guess its not such an early call for David. Also, the boy is now giving us free vocabulary lessons, haha.

More updates as they come in

Click here for the round-up post of everything #NanditoAko, so far.

Oh hi there Mr. Josh Bradley!

Click here and here for more Day4 tweets & pics, and here for the round-up post of everything #NanditoAko, so far.

Tweetpost!

Seems like its an early call for Jas.

On the way to the set of Nandito Ako. It’s difficult sleeping having just taken a bath. Need Sleep. (then some irrelevant gay lingo)

and a late one for Mr. Bradley, who must be doing some P90X or something.

Of course, Jas took advantage of the empty seat and struck a pose! Haha, classic!

and is having #NanditoAko as her last song syndrome. Don’t we all, too?

More updates as they come in. If you missed Day3 tweetpost, you can head here. Or check AP’s round-up post of all things Nandito Ako.

Byebye Jetlag, Hello MNL Timezone!

Looks like its a loooong day ahead for the cast, but its good to know David’s bodyclock is legit Pinoy time-adjusted now

And some pics from Jas, first of her and @gellidebelen, her #nanditoako Mom, and next, of her #nanditoako brother.

Seems the weather today has been cruel to our cast:

“Its so hot! I hope #JoshBradley and Kari are okay. They’re probably not used to this kind of scorching heat. “

And, a great update from Direk Mac!

And the best tweet of the day goes to…

More updates as they come in. If you missed Day2 tweetpost, you can head here. Or check AP’s round-up post of all things Nandito Ako.

Trending Topic!

Woo hoo!