ASAP turns 19 with New Year party

MANILA, Philippines - ASAP 19 welcomes 2014 with full of world-class performances and production numbers today at 12 noon as it celebrates its 19th anniversary.

Aside from its New Year treats, ASAP 19 will also throw an all-star tribute for Lea Salonga, who is celebrating her 35th showbiz anniversary.

ASAP 19 doubles up the fun and love today with the back-to-back surprises from the cast of ABS-CBN’s upcoming romantic-comedy sitcom Home Sweetie Home to be led by John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga; and the lead stars of Star Cinema’s first movie offering this year Bride For Rent Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

Be mesmerized with the remarkable and unique beauty and talent of Filipinos in the production number of 2013 Miss Universe third runner-up Ariella Arida, 2013 Miss Supranational Mutya Datul and 2013 Miss International Bea Rose Santiago.

Romance is set to fill the air with a special treat from Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jericho Rosales and Jake Cuenca; and the must-see performance of Gimme 5 composed of Nash Aguas, Brace Arquiza, Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo and Grae Fernandez.

Meanwhile, ASAP 19 takes the art of dancing to a higher level with the return of Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao’s supah hot clash dance MASH; to be followed by the breathtaking Supahdance showcase of Cristine Reyes, Kim Chiu, Jessy Mendiola, Nikki Gil, Iya Villania, Karylle, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Bugoy Cariño and Brenna Garcia, together with Philippine All Stars.

Also, watch out for the hair-raising concert experience prepared by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Charice, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, KZ Tandingan, Richard Poon, Abra, Kean Cipriano, Princess, Janice Javier and Radha; the coolest rock performance of Bamboo, Yeng Constantino and Tutti Caringal; and the jaw-dropping “voice” showdown of Angeline Quinto, Morisette Amon and Klarisse de Guzman.