MANILA, Philippines — The cast of theater company Repertory Philippines’ staging of “The Sound of Music” in the 1980s came together to commemorate the World Day of the Poor by offering viewers their rendition of “Paraiso.”
The four-minute video was posted on the Facebook page of Senator Risa Hontiveros, who, as a young girl, played the character of Louisa Von Trapp.
“Muli kaming nagsama-sama, ang 1980 cast ng ‘The Sound of Music’ ng Repertory Philippines, para sa makabuluhang paggunita ng #WorldDayofthePoor2020,” Hontiveros captioned the video.
(We once again got together, the 1980 cast of ‘The Sound of Music’ of Repertory Philippines for the commemoration of the #WorldDayofthePoor2020).
“Sa kantang ‘Paraiso’ ni Maestro Ryan Cayabyab ay nais naming muling ipaalala nina Lea Salongga (Brigitta), Monique Wilson (Marta), Menchu Lauchengco Yulo (Liesl), Raymond Lauchengco (Friedrich), Javier Arriaga (Kurt), Gianina Revilla-Dayrit (Gretl) at Angela Adams (Gretl), ang mensahe ng pagbibigayan at pagtutulungan, lalo na sa mga panahong humaharap ang bansa sa isang matinding pagsubok,” the senator said.
(With the song ‘Paradise’ by Ryan Cayabyab we, Lea Salongga (Brigitta), Monique Wilson (Marta), Menchu Lauchengco Yulo (Liesl), Raymond Lauchengco (Friedrich), Javier Arriaga (Kurt), Gianina Revilla-Dayrit (Gretl) at Angela Adams (Gretl), want to remind the message of giving and helping others, especially in at a time where the country is facing a huge challenge.)
“Sama-sama, walang maiiwan o mag-iisa [Together, with no one left behind or alone]. Together, we can make a difference” she added.
The cast members of Repertory Philippines’ staging of ‘The Sound of Music’ in the 1980s sing Ryan Cayabyab’s ‘Paraiso.’ Screengrab from Senator Risa Hontiveros’ Facebook video