Iloilo sees the lighter side of Regine

MANILA, Philippines - The Ilonggos went to see Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in a Kapuso Fans’ Day mounted by GMA Regional TV last June 27 at the SM City Iloilo, all looking forward to hearing and seeing her perform live — and they got more than they wished for as they also discovered the hilarious side of the songstress.

With Ate Redge, the Songbird impersonator, in tow, the event took off on an entertaining note as he performed in an opening number together with the Regine sing-alikes and look-alikes. Everyone was cheering for their bets while the contestants showed their best.

A deafening greeting followed when it was finally Regine’s turn to take the stage. Song after song, the crowd heartily chanted with her. What thrilled the audience more was the Asia’s Songbird herself, after gulping cold water after each song, engaging the Ilonggos in a humorous time with her playful spiels.

Not only did she sing, she also gamely kidded around with Ate Redge, the contestants and the audience. Even direk Gina Alajar, who was also in town to scout for potential child actors to be part of the come-backing well-loved ’80s drama series Yagit, laughed her heart out while watching Regine deliver her jokes.

Regine shared that she really enjoys being a part of GMA’s trip to the regions, which also gives her the chance to see her supporters from wherever part of the country they may be.

“It’s a good thing that I get to tour different parts of the country while having a fans’ day, too. Umiikot talaga kami pero hiwa-hiwalay. It’s a monthly thing. Minsan dalawa,” said Regine.

The Kapuso singer recently came from Davao, Dagupan, Vigan and Boracay before visiting Iloilo.

“So, habang wala akong soap ito ‘yung ginagawa ko. More than 10 na ‘yung naka-line up na Kapuso Fans’ Day. It’s exciting,” enthused Regine, looking forward to her succeeding trips.

“We are grateful that Regine has allotted time for her regional fans. Regional TV’s Integrated Marketing Services (IMS) Division and Enterainment TV (ETV) have been planning for her Kapuso Fans’ Day in the regions since last year,” said Oliver Amoroso, AVP and head for GMA Regional TV-Integrated Marketing Services.