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.