As we continue to celebrate The Filipino Channel (TFC)’s 25 years in the industry, our all-time favorite Sunday variety show titled ASAP Natin ‘To brought the biggest concert experience to Rome, Italy through the event titled ASAP Natin ‘To Rome. Held last November 16, 2019, the said event was filled with over forty multi-talented and iconic Kapamilya celebrities, together with some world-class Filipino artists who became successful in various talent competitions in Europe.
In case you missed it or you just want to look back on what transpired on #ASAPNatinToRome, here are some of the most wonderful moments in those astounding performances during the event in this gallery.
First off, we can see how the Filipino pride was felt in the opening number of the show. Wearing ethnic printed wardrobes, Fiipino pride Abdul Candao, Mark Magmanlac, and Fr. Andrew Recepcion performed Lea Salonga’s “Tagumpay Nating Lahat” with the TNT Boys. ASAP mainstays Piolo Pascual, Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano sang OPM timeless songs including “Kumusta Mga Kaibigan”, “Tayo’y Mga Pinoy”, “Pinoy” and the recently released Filipino pride anthem titled “Galing Natin Ito”.
WATCH: Kapamilya singing icons in an all-out world-class performance on ASAP Natin ‘To opening
Spicing up the show a bit more, acclaimed Kapamilya artists including Inigo Pascual, James Reid, Billy Crawford, the TNT Boys and KZ Tandingan performed their hit songs. Joining them are The Voice Italy’s Kimberly Madriaga and X Factor Romania 2018 Grand Winner Bella Santiago.
WATCH: ASAP Natin ‘To stars in an amazing world-class opening number
The musical extravaganza continued as Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Morisette Amon gave a hair-raising medley of “The Sound of Silence” by the American duo Simon & Garfunkel, “In The End” by Linkin Park and “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence.
WATCH: Regine, Morissette, and Zsa Zsa collaborate with Collegio Filippino Singing Priests
Birit Queens Angeline Quinto, Klarisse De Guzman, Jona and Morisette Amon also reunited in the said event. Together with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, they performed the hit songs of the Pinoy pop rock band Aegis including “Luha”, “Sayang na Sayang”, “Mahal na Mahal Kita”, “Basang-Basa sa Ulan”, “Bakit (Tanong Ko Sa’yo)” and “Halik”.
WATCH: Birit queens perform with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez
World-class sensational performances were brought on-stage by champion performers namely the One Big Family from Kids Got Talent in Italy, Sheila Palmas from The Coach, Camille Cabaltera of X-Factor Italia, Dianne Jacob Ico from Got Talent España, joining Erik Santos, TNT Boys, Angeline Quinto, and Jona, who gave a sensational rendition of “Queen of the Night” from The Magic Flute.
WATCH: World-class Pinoy talents take center stage on ASAP Natin ‘To Rome
OPM icons Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos and Gary Valenciano gave a breathtaking Josh Groban medley singing “Vincent”, “You Raise Me Up”, “Broken Vow”, “That’s All I Ask of You” and “The Prayer”
WATCH: Kapamilya singing icons in a Josh Groban medley performance
Meanwhile, a tear-jerking performance was carried out by the viral blind singers Alienette Coldfire and Elsie Balawing along with the Concert King Martin Nievera, Ultimate Diva Angeline Quinto, Asia’s Phoenix Morisette Amon and Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez.
WATCH: Viral blind singers Alienette Coldfire and Elsie Balawing shine on the ASAP Natin ‘To Rome stage
Our dear Kapamilya leading ladies and Kapamilya heartthrobs also serenaded our fellow countrymen in Rome. Toni Gonzaga, Jodi Sta. Maria and Angel Locsin captivated everyone’s hearts as they performed “’Di Na Muli” by Janine Teñoso, “Torete” by Moonstar 88 and “Tadhana” by Up Dharma Down. On the other hand, Piolo Pascual, Carlo Aquino, Zanjoe Marudo and Paulo Avelino gave a sweet performance of “Ang Huling El Bimbo” by Eraserheads, “Alipin” by Shamrock, “Makita Kang Muli” by Jericho Rosales and “Nobela” by Join The Club.
WATCH: Kapamilya leading ladies Angel, Toni, and Jodi sing hugot hits
WATCH: Ultimate heartthrobs overload made the ASAP Natin ‘To Rome crowd go wild
Solo performances made the crowd go wild as Daniel Padilla sang his revival version of “Ako’y Sa’yo at Ika’y Akin Lamang” and as James Reid performed his single titled “Healing”. James later on performed his collab with International R&B Star Billy Crawford titled “Filipina Girl”.
WATCH: Daniel Padilla serenades our Kapamilyas in Rome
WATCH: James Reid’s fantastic kilig treat on ASAP Natin ‘To
WATCH: James Reid and Billy Crawford perform their song Filipina girl on ASAP Natin ‘To Rome
Of course, the show isn’t complete without the ‘kilig’ vibes from our the most prominent Pinoy love teams. Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber or MayWard, and Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla or KathNiel, were all mesmerizing as they performed heart-skipping songs such as “Closer You and I”, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” and “Maybe the Night”.