Post by sugarsnspice on Apr 4, 2005 8:38:21 GMT -5
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APRIL ISSUE
COVER STORY
Pops and Regine
Two Queens One Passion
They used to host rival Sunday noontime show, SOP and ASAP, so only few people know that Pops Fernandez and Regine Velasquez are actually the best of friends.
“The truth is I owe Pops a lot,” says Regine. “After I won in Bagong Kampeon, she recommended me to sing in her show with Martin (Nievera), Penthouse Live”.
“I her heard singing sa isang live show in a carnival and I said: who is that?” says Pops. “I looked for her and I didn’t know, nagdaan na pala sa harap ko. She was so thin then. Siguro she is just about 13 or 14. I told GMA to get her and that’s how she sang in Penthouse Live.”
“Pops was so nice she even lent me some of her clothes then, kasi poor lang ako at wala akong damit,” adds Regine. “She never treated me as a rival, but was always ready to be of help to me.
BONDING:
Since then, they’ve done shows together in Japan, US and Europe.
“It’s in Europe na nag-bonding talaga kami nang husto,” says, Pops. “We found out we have some things in common, like our love for eating and shopping. Pero ang favorite line naming after eating is: ‘Girl, kailangan tayong mag-diet.’”
At the time Pops was having problems with her marriage, she confided freely to Regine and the latter made sure all the things Pops told her in confidence remained private. Later on, when Pops would get lonely, she’ll call Regine and the two of them would have a girls’ night out.
“Kasi pareho kaming walang lovelife, so sabi ko, labas na lang kami,”says Pops.
“One time, we went to a bar, kaming dalawa lang, “narrates Regine. “The boys there were sending us free drinks at nilalaklak naming lahat. Actually, I didn’t even know what I was drinking. Basta sige, inom lang ako ng inom. When I got home, naguska ako nang nagsuka and I woke up the next day with a terrible hangover. That was a terrible experience. But even if the boys were sending us drinks, none of them had the courage to approach us. So, we end up not meeting any guys. Nai-intimidate yata sa amin.”
“Even when we go abroad, we’ll tell ourselves, baka dito natin ma-meet ang ating Prince Charming, “ Pops sighs, “Pero wala pa rin. So we end up comforting each other by eating and shopping together. We’re both the type na we can shop till we drop.”
FRIENDS:
What are Regine’s best qualities as a friend?
“You can trust her,” Pops quickly replies. “Like nga noong I was having problems with my marriage, kinukuwentuhan ko siya lagi and she really knows how to keep a secret. And she’s by nature very generous, not just to me but even to other people. She’s the type who’d share what she have with friends, with people she works with. Hindi siya maramot.
“At sabihin mo,” Regine butts in, “napakaganda ko.”
“O ‘yon, napakaganda raw niya, “Pops gladly obliges.
And what are Pops’ best qualities?
“She’s always been supportive in everything,” Regine says. “As a singer, she pushes you as an artist to achieve more. Parang ate ko talaga siya at feeling baby ako. And she’s always very sweet and thoughtful.”
Finally, they got to do a Valentine concert together last February 11 and 12 at the ULTRA, Queens…on Fire, and their first time to do a back-to-back show in Manila . It was a big hit. Both nights were sold out and the venue was really packed to the ratters. And all those who came to watch were not disappointed because Pops and Regine were in their best elements that night, performing con mucho gusto indeed.
“We did a lot of duets. The audience got a big surprise because we sang many songs na mas kilala as panlalaki but given new arrangements by our two musical directors, Homer Flores and Raul Mitra, “says Pops.
“And we’re so thankful because the audience was really appreciative, “add Regine. “It was fulfilling to do that kind of concert where you can see that the people really had a good time. They were singing and dancing with us.”
APRIL ISSUE
COVER STORY
Pops and Regine
Two Queens One Passion
They used to host rival Sunday noontime show, SOP and ASAP, so only few people know that Pops Fernandez and Regine Velasquez are actually the best of friends.
“The truth is I owe Pops a lot,” says Regine. “After I won in Bagong Kampeon, she recommended me to sing in her show with Martin (Nievera), Penthouse Live”.
“I her heard singing sa isang live show in a carnival and I said: who is that?” says Pops. “I looked for her and I didn’t know, nagdaan na pala sa harap ko. She was so thin then. Siguro she is just about 13 or 14. I told GMA to get her and that’s how she sang in Penthouse Live.”
“Pops was so nice she even lent me some of her clothes then, kasi poor lang ako at wala akong damit,” adds Regine. “She never treated me as a rival, but was always ready to be of help to me.
BONDING:
Since then, they’ve done shows together in Japan, US and Europe.
“It’s in Europe na nag-bonding talaga kami nang husto,” says, Pops. “We found out we have some things in common, like our love for eating and shopping. Pero ang favorite line naming after eating is: ‘Girl, kailangan tayong mag-diet.’”
At the time Pops was having problems with her marriage, she confided freely to Regine and the latter made sure all the things Pops told her in confidence remained private. Later on, when Pops would get lonely, she’ll call Regine and the two of them would have a girls’ night out.
“Kasi pareho kaming walang lovelife, so sabi ko, labas na lang kami,”says Pops.
“One time, we went to a bar, kaming dalawa lang, “narrates Regine. “The boys there were sending us free drinks at nilalaklak naming lahat. Actually, I didn’t even know what I was drinking. Basta sige, inom lang ako ng inom. When I got home, naguska ako nang nagsuka and I woke up the next day with a terrible hangover. That was a terrible experience. But even if the boys were sending us drinks, none of them had the courage to approach us. So, we end up not meeting any guys. Nai-intimidate yata sa amin.”
“Even when we go abroad, we’ll tell ourselves, baka dito natin ma-meet ang ating Prince Charming, “ Pops sighs, “Pero wala pa rin. So we end up comforting each other by eating and shopping together. We’re both the type na we can shop till we drop.”
FRIENDS:
What are Regine’s best qualities as a friend?
“You can trust her,” Pops quickly replies. “Like nga noong I was having problems with my marriage, kinukuwentuhan ko siya lagi and she really knows how to keep a secret. And she’s by nature very generous, not just to me but even to other people. She’s the type who’d share what she have with friends, with people she works with. Hindi siya maramot.
“At sabihin mo,” Regine butts in, “napakaganda ko.”
“O ‘yon, napakaganda raw niya, “Pops gladly obliges.
And what are Pops’ best qualities?
“She’s always been supportive in everything,” Regine says. “As a singer, she pushes you as an artist to achieve more. Parang ate ko talaga siya at feeling baby ako. And she’s always very sweet and thoughtful.”
Finally, they got to do a Valentine concert together last February 11 and 12 at the ULTRA, Queens…on Fire, and their first time to do a back-to-back show in Manila . It was a big hit. Both nights were sold out and the venue was really packed to the ratters. And all those who came to watch were not disappointed because Pops and Regine were in their best elements that night, performing con mucho gusto indeed.
“We did a lot of duets. The audience got a big surprise because we sang many songs na mas kilala as panlalaki but given new arrangements by our two musical directors, Homer Flores and Raul Mitra, “says Pops.
“And we’re so thankful because the audience was really appreciative, “add Regine. “It was fulfilling to do that kind of concert where you can see that the people really had a good time. They were singing and dancing with us.”