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Doing ‘Nandito Ako’ was life-changing experience

05 Sunday Feb 2012

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The three young stars of 'Nandito Ako' - Eula Caballero, David Archuleta, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith - say they've grown closer to each other.

He might as well be called a Pinoy idol. After 15 days of continuous shooting for TV5′s much-awaited mini-serye, “Nandito Ako,” international singing star David Archuleta faced media members one last time on Saturday evening before he finally left the country early Sunday morning to go to Singapore for another engagement, and back to the US to prepare for his two-year missionary work.

Despite fatigue and sore throat setting in as a result of his hectic schedule that included finishing his scenes for the mini-serye, TV guestings, and a grand fans day on Friday night, the 21-year-old singer showed that he was a pro and a really nice guy by saying yes to a request to sing the mini-serye’s theme song, “Nandito Ako”.

In his striking crooning that was once described by New York times as a “lovely, foggy R&B voice,” David impressed the audience with his heartfelt rendition of “Nandito Ako,” prompting a group of writers to comment that David seems to have imbibed the romantic song’s lyrics.

In an interview, Joanne Banaga, one of the mini-serye‘s supervising producers, said David had a grueling itinerary that involved taping on weekdays and doing promotions on weekends. Yet through it all, “He wasn’t difficult to work it. You call him at this hour or you tell him not to wrap up yet, and even if he’s sleepy, he just sings or jogs to wake himself up. The only challenge that came up while working with him is that you invest in an emotion and you get to like him. He’s like a son to you. You get attached to him. Sobra. He’s so humble that he’s not comfortable when you try to praise him.

“And ‘good’ is not okay with him. He wants to give his best all the time.”

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Nandito Ako press conference- wrap-up and video of David singing OST

04 Saturday Feb 2012

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MP3 of David Archuleta’s Nandito Ako at TV5Presscon (credit to Abrra)

The Nandito Ako press conference took place at Fitness Hall.

Press launch started with AVP of the cast of Nandito Ako and David’s journey in the Philippines.

Upon arrival at the venue, Davidwas greeted by 2 little boys, his co-actors in Nandito Ako. “Hello Kuya David!” they said, then they handed over to D a gift wrapped in silver paper with blue ribbon :) “KUYA” means: brother or respected older male figure.

David, Jasmine, and Eula preparing for their interview:

Press Q & A with the cast (without David) first.

Ana Feleo shares how David Archuleta pours his heart out on every scene. “Such a joy to work with David (…) killer instinct.

Jasmine:”David is so easy and light to work with, willing to listen and grow & adjust to whatever needs to be done.” Said she’ll miss everything about David.

Eula says she’ll miss David singing on the set of Nandito Ako during break time.

Director Mac C. Alejandre says he is very proud of David to be on board this special project. “A simple story that will touch people’s life,” on being asked about Nandito Ako.

TV5 Head of Creatives and Entertainment- Perci Intalan, talks about David, “We are very very proud to have David Archuleta on board. We all know him as a singer (…) You’ll be surprised he’s also an amazing actor”.

Cast of Nandito Ako singing the OST, without David:

David introduced to the members of the press:

When asked about filming his miniserye, “I wanna keep doing it, I don’t want to stop,” said David. David says he feels at home in the Philippines, with the cast and crew, and TV5. He was nervous coming into it, he was not an actor, but each day confirmed it was worth it, getting to know the people, the challenge to act. Acting is an art, to express emotions, like music. He’s grown, matured. Acting teaches you alot about yourself, so he learned a lot, “if that makes sense.”

Talking about recently coming out of his ‘comfort zone’ so the timing was good.

When asked about working with TV5 again: “I’d love to come back”.

On being asked where is acting in his career path, David says: “I’ll look forward to doing more of this. It’s been so fun. I’m not the greatest actor, but I can’t wait to keep growing and improving. It’s a lot of work. I would love to keep doing and working on more.”

David says he admires Anne Curtis-Smith, Jasmine’s sister, because she inspires other people to follow their dreams.

David singing Nandito Ako (OST):

Nandito Ako wrap party afterwards! ♥

Thanks to Myk and AnnieDAFG for the wrap-up and pix.

“Nandito Ako” To Be Released Early Next Week, Lia Cruz’s 1on1 interview with David

18 Wednesday Jan 2012

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From Myk:

We’ll hear the entire version of ”Nandito Ako” early next week.

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@myheartsong Soon you’ll hear the entire version of the song. :)

@janey79 early next week. :-p

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It’s pouring rain! We’re forced to have a bit of a break until it stops.

A photo of David on set credit to Myk. Is he excited or nervous?
Lia Cruz interviews David Archuleta for Sapul Sa Singko:

Upon arriving in the country last January 13, David immediately sat down with News5’s Lia Cruz for a candid, one-on-one interview for the morning news program Sapul Sa Singko.

During the interview, the pop star confessed experiencing jitters before the Philippines for the first time.“I was scared (because) I didn’t know what to think. I didn’t know what to expect”, David shared. He also admits being awestruck by the talent of the Filipino singers he’s met during all his visits: “All my friends from the Philippines sing and they all have amazing voices.”

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Local Media Buzz: David on Juicy and Showbiz Aksyon, SPOT.ph’s Interview

18 Wednesday Jan 2012

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David at a MKOC show, credit KimmieDavid.

Today is 3rd day of taping Nandito Ako. And it’s good to know that David got over his jetleg.

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Finally, my 1st night sleeping all the way through. Getting fully adjusted to the time change. Another early start with filming today.

David Archuleta- a natural actor- Juicy Top 1 HL:

BTS Nandito Ako taping feat on Showbiz Aksyon:

Thanks, JR.

SPOT.ph’s interview with David:

SPOT.ph sat down with the newest TV5 star as he talked about acting, becoming more mature, and why it’s more fun in the Philippines.

On preparing for his first main acting gig:

“I sort of took (a class) in New York before I came over here. It wasn’t exactly like a class… The lady that I worked with was great. She helped me kind of loosen up. It made me look forward to doing this and that it’ll be fun.”

“She just really taught me (that) instead of  how people sometimes get caught in reading the lines, saying the lines, and acting out the lines, she focused on how I could relate to what the words were even if it wasn’t me. For the most part the character I’m playing is very much me which is nice but there are parts where you have to pretend. So how can you still put yourself in there? How can you still connect? She was great at teaching me to find exercises on how to do that.”

On what kind of drama we’ll expect from him:

“I guess it’s pretty dramatic. There are pretty dramatic scenes in it. It’s right up the alley of (usual) dramas. Like there are parts where I get separated from my mom, and there’s a fire—like that. So it is dramatic. And there are other things going on. Like whatever love triangle is going on. Ha ha ha.”

On the actor he looks up to:

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