In honour of Filipino Heritage Month, Filipino boy band SB19 tells Et Canada about the importance of representing their culture on the world stage as they embark on their first-ever U.S. tour and their upcoming debut Canadian tour.
The band — comprised of Ken Suson, Justin de Dios, Josh Cullen, Pablo and Stell — explained the importance of one of their biggest goals — to bring Filipino music and culture to the masses around the world.
“Filipinos are very talented, and I think it’s a great opportunity for Filipinos to be known in singing, in art, in our culture, in performance,” Justin told Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante.
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“It’s very honourable to represent Philippines globally in terms of the skills and talent that we have,” Ken added. “So right...
The band — comprised of Ken Suson, Justin de Dios, Josh Cullen, Pablo and Stell — explained the importance of one of their biggest goals — to bring Filipino music and culture to the masses around the world.
“Filipinos are very talented, and I think it’s a great opportunity for Filipinos to be known in singing, in art, in our culture, in performance,” Justin told Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante.
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“It’s very honourable to represent Philippines globally in terms of the skills and talent that we have,” Ken added. “So right...
- 6/21/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
The Black Eyed Peas open up about the possibility of performing again with Fergie.
The singer left the band in 2017 after working with them since 2002, through some of their greatest hits like “Let’s Get It Started,” “I Gotta Feeling” and “My Humps.”
Despite the sudden departure, the members hold no ill feelings towards her — though the prospect of a reunion seems unlikely.
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“Fergie’s really happy doing what she’s doing and that’s what she chose to do,” said Will.i.am when asked about performing together again at the RBCxMusic Concert series at the Rbc Canadian Open. “To be an awesome mom, and take care of Axl.”
The singer is mother to her 8-year-old son Axel, whom she co-parents with her ex Josh Duhamel. She cited her desire to focus on...
The singer left the band in 2017 after working with them since 2002, through some of their greatest hits like “Let’s Get It Started,” “I Gotta Feeling” and “My Humps.”
Despite the sudden departure, the members hold no ill feelings towards her — though the prospect of a reunion seems unlikely.
Read More: Manila Grey On Embracing Filipino Pride And Empowering Youth Through Music: ‘Canada’s Built On Immigrants’
“Fergie’s really happy doing what she’s doing and that’s what she chose to do,” said Will.i.am when asked about performing together again at the RBCxMusic Concert series at the Rbc Canadian Open. “To be an awesome mom, and take care of Axl.”
The singer is mother to her 8-year-old son Axel, whom she co-parents with her ex Josh Duhamel. She cited her desire to focus on...
- 6/12/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
“Glitter and Doom” stars Alex Diaz and Alan Cammish gush over what it was like to work with the Indigo Girls on the bright, queer and joyful film featuring many incredible musical numbers.
Diaz says the folk rock duo’s music especially enticed him to the film, which “follows a musician and a carefree kid as they fall in love at first sight,” as per IMDb.
“It looked like a lot of fun,” the Filipino-Canadian actor told Et Canada’s Dallas Dixon. “I just thought what a crazy opportunity this would be.”
Cammish added that having the Indigo Girls — comprised of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers — in the musical film “was next level.”
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“I mean, I remember I was singing ‘Closer to Fine’ for the first time on set and suddenly at the back of the room,...
Diaz says the folk rock duo’s music especially enticed him to the film, which “follows a musician and a carefree kid as they fall in love at first sight,” as per IMDb.
“It looked like a lot of fun,” the Filipino-Canadian actor told Et Canada’s Dallas Dixon. “I just thought what a crazy opportunity this would be.”
Cammish added that having the Indigo Girls — comprised of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers — in the musical film “was next level.”
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“I mean, I remember I was singing ‘Closer to Fine’ for the first time on set and suddenly at the back of the room,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
As Filipino Heritage Month rolls into motion, the dynamic Canadian duo Manila Grey, composed of Blame Soliven and Ghostride Neeko, recently shared their experiences as Filipino artists and their deep connection to their heritage in an interview with Et Canada’s Keshia Chanté.
When asked what to expect when meeting a Filipino partner’s family for the first time, Soliven advised: “Prepare for the tea, that’s for sure.”
“Especially if you’re meeting all the aunties. Be ready for some conversations. And prepare to sing your heart out because you know how it goes down when everyone is drinking and eating good food. Someone’s going to start singing.”
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“And prepare to get offered food like five times in one night,” added Neeko.
Comparing the crowds in the Phillippines and Vancouver,...
When asked what to expect when meeting a Filipino partner’s family for the first time, Soliven advised: “Prepare for the tea, that’s for sure.”
“Especially if you’re meeting all the aunties. Be ready for some conversations. And prepare to sing your heart out because you know how it goes down when everyone is drinking and eating good food. Someone’s going to start singing.”
Read More: Canadian R&b Duo Manila Grey Share Their Experiences As First-Generation Immigrants Finding Success In Music: ‘We Came From Nothing’
“And prepare to get offered food like five times in one night,” added Neeko.
Comparing the crowds in the Phillippines and Vancouver,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
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