Rex Smith benefit concert at Parklane

CEBU, Philippines - The man behind classic hits “Simply Jesse,” “You Take My Breath Away,” “Let’s Make A Memory,” and “Everlasting Love,” “Foolish Heart,” “Could It Be Magic,” and “Don’t Give Up On Us” will serenade Cebuanos in a pre-Valentine benefit concert dubbed “Love Overload 2.” The musical event will be held this Monday, Feb.10, 8 p.m., at the Victoria Hall of Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

Brought to us by Steve O’Neal Productions, together with Parklane, concert proceeds will be used for the livelihood program of the fishermen of the northern part of Cebu who were severely affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

November of last year, Parklane held a similar benefit concert called “Love Overload” with John Ford Coley, to help raise funds for earthquake and typhoon victims.

Florida-born Smith is an American actor-singer who debuted in the Broadway play “Grease” in 1978. He is noted for his role as Jesse Mach in the 1985 television series “Street Hawk,” as well as being a singer and stage actor. During the late 1970s, Smith was popular as a teen idol. He also had a gold Top 10 single, "You Take My Breath Away” in 1979.

In 1981, he hit the top 40 again with a remake of “Everlasting Love,” in a duet with singer Rachel Sweet. His latest album was released in 2000 and titled “Simply...Rex.” It was re-released in 2006 and re-titled “You Take My Breath Away.”

Gifted with a powerful voice, great charm and good looks, Smith is reputed to be one of the few international musical celebrities with a successful multi-dimensional career a teen idol recording artist, a Gilbert and Sullivan musical leading man, a TV superhero, a soap opera star, a Broadway musical lead actor, a movie leading man and a main role in a string of national tours.

“Love Overload 2” tickets are priced at P1,000 (buy one, take one), and is inclusive of one free drink, and are available at the Cebu Parklane International Hotel lobby and at Serenitea, Calyx Bldg., IT Park.