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"Ikaw" interpreted by Jonalyn Viray is 2013 ASOP TV Song of the Year

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Ramos is a professional composer whose awards-worthy “Ito ang Buhay Ko” won in the Best Theme Song category of the 2011 Asian Television Awards. Viray, on the other hand, is 2004 Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion (from the singing competition of GMA-7 network) and the 2006 WCOPA gold medalist.

1st A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival Winners

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The 1st A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival has declared the winners during its grand finals night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 24, 2012. Twelve (12) finalists battled it out for the coveted awards in honor and praise of our Lord God Almighty.

Here is the complete list of winners, finalists, and their song interpreters:

ASOP TV Song of the Year 2012: Antonio Estrella, Jr.'s “Purihin Mo ang Dios, O Pilipinas”

Interpreted by Gail Blanco

SONG: "Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" by Erik Santos

I have probably heard of this song sometime over the radio, but I have not paid attention to it or even bothered to research about it. I know that when Erik Santos sings, it's always one of the best. I never knew that this song was already played in 2011. This song was played as a background music in a documentary show of ABS-CBN on Wednesday evening and I was keen to listen to its melody and the chorus. From there I got the title and made a little research on Youtube.

"Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" by Erik Santos is such a beautiful Tagalog song, with soulful melodies and a message that is sad but touching, that the guy is not complete without his love. The song is composed by Soc Villanueva. In English, the title means "I'm not complete without you."

Please find the complete lyrics of the song below.

"Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" by Erik Santos

BALER Movie Theme Song interpreted by Sarah Geronimo

BALER

Viva Films' Entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival

Theme Song Title: Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman

Story & Screenplay: Roy Iglesias

Cinematography: Lee Meily

Music: Vincent De Jesus

Direction: Mark Meily

Starring: Jericho Rosales, Anne Curtis, Phillip Salvador, Rio Locsin, Carlo Aquino, Mark Bautista, Nikki Bacolod, Joel Torre, Baron Geisler, Leo Martinez, Ryan Eigenmann, Jao Mapa...

The Awards that "BALER" received in the 34th Metro Manila Film Fest (2008)

: Best Picture

: Best Actress - Anne Curtis

: Best Supporting Actor - Philip Salvador

: Best Director - Mark Meily

: Best Screenplay – Roi Iglesias

: Best Cinematography - Lee Meily

: Best Production Design - Aped Santos

: Best Editing - Danny Añonuevo

: Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award

[Nota Brevis: If I may say, this film deserves the Best Theme Song, Best Original Story and the Best Make-up awards. Jericho Rosales did an excellent performance as Celso Resurrecion, as well as Anne Curtis who portrayed as Feliza.]

Rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board

This is a must-see film. Excellent film! Brilliant song!

For the list of winners in the 34th MMFF 2008: http://www.vintersections.com/2009/01/baler-tops-list-in-34th-metro-manila.html

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