SARAH GERONIMO
We Filipinos are known world-wide for the unique bond we share with our family. Unlike other countries who train their youngsters to live independently on their own, we, on the contrary, try our best to keep our family intact for the longest time possible. Before the season where the grandest reunion of family members happens, Coca Cola reminds us of our Pinoy idea of family through its Season 3 Coke Studio episode that focuses on family feels.
The show will feature Pinoy pop star Sarah Geronimo who’s known in showbiz as a daughter who puts her family first. We’ve known the pop princess to be an obedient daughter and she talks about her love for her family, saying:
“I really love my family and all the sacrifices they have made for me. Whatever happens in life, wherever my career takes me, God gave me a gift that grounds me and keeps me humble, so that I know who I am.”
She also adds that being invited to be part of Coke Studio Season 3 is like being invited to a family reunion of sorts. She continued:
“When I used to see the Coke Studio billboard, when I would get stuck in traffic, I found it so cool, and I really thought to myself, ‘Wow, I wish that I could be a part of that.’
THIS BAND
Joining Sarah is the Pinoy singing group called This Band which comprises vocalist Andrea Manzano, guitarist Euwie Von Loria, bassistMiccael Galvan, drummer John Kenneth Macaranas, keyboardist Melvin Carson, and lead guitarist ReymartGubat. The group testified how they’ve grown together, making them consider each other a family. The group started their career jamming in the food parks around their neighborhood. This Band also shares a special connection with Sarah who they see as a part of their extended showbiz family since they are all in the same management group.
Although they are under the same management, the band is still find it unbelievable that they will be joining the singing icon in a project. Euwie says:
“But at first, we couldn’t believe that this early in our career, we could be working with her. It’s as if our career will be fast-tracked, things are going beyond what we imagined.”
Andrea adds:
“And we’re so happy that we get to remake her song, because her music is really part of the soundtrack of our lives.”
On the other hand, Sarah felt like a big sister to This Band members, seeing the responsibility of passing on some wisdom to her young colleagues. Sarah says as she reminisces:
“When I was starting out, what was important, yung maging plakado. But now, the young ones, they’re so free. And that’s great because what really matters with any performance, is that you put your heart into it. So I would just remind them to always put your all into a performance.”
Catch Sarah Geronimo and This Band collaborate for Coke Studio Season 3 on October 26, at 10:00 a.m. on ABS-CBN or online at www.youtube.com/CokeStudioPH.
