‘Superstar Duets’ premieres tomorrow

CEBU, Philippines - Experience entertainment at its finest as GMA Network launches its newest celebrity singing competition “Superstar Duets” beginning  tomorrow.

 A first in the Philippines, “Superstar Duets” will surely give viewers an extraordinary and more enjoyable viewing experience as it showcases one-of-a-kind duet performances from eight Filipino celebrities and surprise international superstars every Saturday night.

 All set to host this program is Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado while the panel of judges are comedian/TV host Allan K, Traffic Diva Aicelle Santos and Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista.

 Jennylyn said she cannot contain her excitement not only to be part of an exceptional comedy-slash-talent show but also to witness how the contestants will execute their performances.

 “I’m really excited and looking forward to this show. I know it’s going to be fun because it’s a singing contest where the contestants are celebrities. Aabangan ko kung paano gagawin ng mga contenders yung performances nila plus yung superstars na makaka-duet nila ay magagaling talaga,” the award-winning actress shared.

 Team work is what Allan K looks for every time he judges the contestants. “When you’re in a duet, you’re in a team. So ang hinahanap ko ay marunong dapat makipag-blend sa boses ng kanyang ka-duet, marunong makipag-interact sa kanyang ka-duet. Hindi siya nagso-solo. Ayoko na nagdu-duet mag-isa. Dapat isipin niya may kasama siya because it’s a team.”

 As a singer himself, Christian said it is important that the contestants will make a connection with him in their performances. “I know these artists are going to do everything they can, kaya kung magco-connect yung performance nila sa akin, kung yung puso ko and my being ay mamo-move at matatawa at mag-eenjoy, dun ako. Sa kanya ako.”

 Aicelle defines the show as a combination of entertainment and talent so it is an imperative that the contestants should always remember the blending of the two. “Ang ‘Superstar Duets’ bukod sa kantahan ay very entertaining din. So I think it’s a mix of the two. Yung coherence ng contestants at yung foreign superstar dapat sabay silang dadalhin to the next level sa bawat performance nila.”

 Competing to become the first “Superstar Duets” champion are witty and funny celebrities Mike “Pekto” Nacua, Joross Gamboa, Jerald Napoles, Rita Daniela, Denise Barbacena, Nar Cabico, Divine Grace and Osang.

 Directed by Bert de Leon, catch “Superstar Duets” every Saturday night beginning September 3 after “Magpakailanman.”   (FREEMAN)