MANILA, Philippines - June is undeniably Christian Bautista’s month as he topbills a number of milestone projects that establishes his reign as top male recording artist, a distinction he received in the recently-concluded Guillermo Mendoza Awards.
Last night, Christian’s Love and Laughter opposite Karylle was shown on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best. The said show, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at the Resorts World, celebrated the chemistry between the two stars in beautiful songs and production numbers.
Christian and Karylle’s international TV musical series The Kitchen Musical, which has reaped international acclaims, is still being aired on The Lifestyle Channel. It will have a re-run also on Studio 23.
The Kitchen Musical’s soundtrack Vol. 1, distributed by Universal Records, has also been recently released with Christian’s rendition of George Michael’s Faith and REM’s Losing My Religion, among others. It also includes Karylle’s take on Matchbox 20’s Unwell.
Christian’s latest single Unphotographable, currently topping MYX charts, is proof of how versatile the Romantic Balladeer has evolved through the years. The remixed version of the song, used during the Philippine Fashion Week, is available for download from www.mymusicstore.com.ph.
Later this month, the music video of his collaboration with Neocolours Sasabihin will also be released. It is enjoying good airplay over radio stations nationwide.
The song is included in Christian’s 10th anniversary album First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition, which includes Beautiful To Me, In Love With You (with Angeline Quinto), Rescue You (with Sam Concepcion), We Could Be In Love (with KC Concepcion) and the new versions of his past hits Hands To Heaven with Zia Quizon and The Way You Look At Me. The album is produced by Universal Records. It also has a coffee-table book version, available at the National Bookstore outlets and record bars nationwide.
Before the end of the month, Christian will celebrate his 10th anniversary with a TV special The Way You Look At Me: The Christian Bautista 10th Anniversary Special. He celebrates his wonderful years in the business with his closest friends.
Christian can still be seen weekly in the ABS-CBN Sunday musical variety show ASAP 2012.
Christian is being managed by STAGES Talent Management Group.