‘ASAP XP’ kicks off its new chapter with ABS-CBN’s brightest stars
What was meant to be a welcome for their new chapter turned into a celebration of love, joy, and hope, as Kapamilya stars gathered on one stage to embrace “ASAP XP’s” new chapter.
“ASAP XP,” a rebrand of ABS-CBN’s noontime variety program, welcomed its new chapter with two shows at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, May 10. Each show featured a different set of performances, ranging from kilig to fiery and powerful, as long as they showcased each Kapamilya star’s stage presence.
The first show was opened by BINI, who sang their smash hit “Pantropiko,” marking their first performance in the country after their historic Coachella debut. They returned onstage moments after with “Unang Kilig.”
‘TAMIS NG UNANG KILIG’ 🩷WATCH: Screams filled the venue as P-pop powerhouse BINI took the #ASAPXP stage to perform “Unang Kilig,” marking their first public appearance after their historic Coachella debut.BINI also opened the show earlier this afternoon, which will be aired… pic.twitter.com/cOsgNKwRAV
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P-pop groups BGYO and DNA also showed off their slick dance moves onstage, performing “Fresh” and “BINGO,” respectively.
‘24/7 LAGING SWABE ANG DATING, YEAH SOBRANG FRESH’ ❤️🔥WATCH: BGYO showed off their suave moves and charm with a performance of “Fresh” on the #ASAPXP stage. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/qCViNnb0Z2
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Another highlight was duet performances of Kapamilya loveteams featuring JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith, Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, Kai Montinola and Kyle Echarri, and BGYO’s Gelo Rivera and Alexa Ilacad, the latter of whom have been gaining traction for their vertical drama “The Chambermaid’s Daughter.”
OUR KAIKYLE HEARTS 😍WATCH: Kyle Echarri and Kai Montinola sent the crowd into cheers with a cover duet of “Palagi” at the ASAP XP concert. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/qoQKbSEiDm
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JMFYANG’S UNDENIABLE CHEMISTRY 🤍 WATCH: Fresh from the success of their film “Almost Us,” JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith sent hearts raising with a sweet duet at the ASAP XP show in Quezon City. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/dpwNmMn1Ny
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GELO AT ALEXA, GAANO KA-CLOSE? 🥰 WATCH: BGYO’s Gelo and Alexa Ilacad, the lead stars of the vertical drama “The Chambermaid’s Daughter,” bring the kilig with their rendition of Cup of Joe’s “Tingin.” | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/lgsO3HHyEp
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GRABE NAMAN ANG PAKILIG NG FRANSETH 🩷WATCH: Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin brought the sweetness in their “Habang Buhay” cover on the #ASAPXP stage.The Kapamilya variety show will be aired on May 17 and 24. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/Xy0qsYhIsV
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Also taking the stage were the show’s New-Gen singing champions, featuring Ilacad, Montinola, Elha Nympha, Carmelle Collado, and Marielle Montellano, where Angeline Quinto joined them.
Showing off their sensual energy with a dance number and a joint performance of “Amakabogera” were Maymay Entrara, Jane De Leon, Diaz, Gela Atayde, Smith, and AC Bonifacio.
Meanwhile, Maki — who made fangirls squeal with his performance of “Dilaw” — brought Jarren Garcia and KD Estrada onstage to sing a heartbreaking rendition of “Nangungulila.”
‘HINDI KA, HINDI KA, HINDI KA SA AKIN’ 💔 WATCH: Maki, Jarren Garcia, and KD Estrada deliver a joint rendition of the singer-songwriter’s track “Nangungulila” at the ASAP XP show. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/jombEBmn6n
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Capping off the show was Regine Velasquez with a jaw-dropping performance of “Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo.” Then, she was joined by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, and Zsa Zsa Padilla. In a brief closing speech, Valenciano said that while “ASAP XP” will start afresh with its timeslot, it will still be a celebration of music, good memories, and Kapamilya spirit.
Other performers included Kyla, Erik Santos, Sofronio Vasquez, Klarisse de Guzman, Jona, Darren Espanto, Jason Dy, and JM Dela Cerna.
“ASAP XP” will start airing at 5:30 p.m. on May 17 on the Kapamilya Channel, iWant, ALLTV, and A2Z. /cb
