For someone born autistic, its a feat to be dubbed “Singing Idol” and one on the way to singing stardom. But that’s the way things are going for 17-year old L.A. Santos (real name: Lnard Antonio Briosos-Santos), who was born with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). L.A. uttered his first word at age six and when he was 12, he beat ADHD, according to his loving and doting mom Flor who is a doctor (alternative medicine).
Music has always been L.A.’s passion and last year, he officially launched his singing career and made his presence felt in the industry as front act for local and international artists like Jukebox Queens Imelda Papin, Claire dela Fuente and Eva Eugenio; Patti Austin, the Stylistics and Air Supply among others.
On April 29, L.A. will be the special guest performer in the “Kings & Queens of OPM” concert to be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila. Main performers are Marco Sison, Rico J. Puno, Hajji Alejandro, Eva, Imelda and Claire.
Just recently, L.A. marked a significant milestone in his singing career – the release of his debut album under Star Music. “I’m so happy and proud and grateful that Jonathan Manalo of Star Music made it happen,” L.A., who is also a songwriter, said. A high school student at UST, L.A. was a varsity player from 2013-2015. He attended singing workshops at ABS-CBN’S Star Magic and Center for Pop.
Songs in the album include Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man,” Angeline Quinto’s “Hanggang Kailan,” Sarah Geronimo’s “Forever Is Not Enough,” a duet with his sister Kanisha, also a singer; “Mine,” “One Greatest Love,” “Miss Terror,” “Ikaw Kasi,” “Bakit Ang Pag-ibig,” and “Tinamaan.”
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ABS-CBN, GMA continue to claim ratings leadership
Rivals ABS-CBN and GMA Network both claimed to have won the nationwide television (TV) ratings game in March.
In a statement yesterday, ABS-CBN said it remained the leader in nationwide TV ratings through its 46 percent audience share compared to GMA’s 34 percent, based on data from Kantar Media.
Kantar Media’s data was based on a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100 percent of the total Philippine TV viewing population.
ABS-CBN said it ruled the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.) with an average audience share of 50 percent, compared to GMA’s 33 percent in March.
The primetime block is the most important part of the day as this is when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put bulk of their advertising budget.
Aside from primetime, ABS-CBN also had more viewers in the morning block (6 a.m. to 12 noon) with an audience share of 39 percent versus GMA’s 33 percent, in the noontime block (12 noon to 3 p.m.) with 47 percent versus GMA’s 34 percent, and in the afternoon block (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) with 45 percent versus GMA’s 36 percent.
ABS-CBN said it was also the winner in Total Balance Luzon where it recorded an average audience share of 47 percent compared to GMA’s 35 percent, as well as in Total Luzon with 42 percent versus GMA’s 36 percent, in Total Visayas with 53 percent versus GMA’s 29 percent, and in Total Mindanao with 55 percent versus GMA’s 30 percent.
Of the 10 most watched programs in March, ten were from ABS-CBN, with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano topping the list, followed by A Love to Last, Wildflower, Wansapanataym, The Greatest Love, Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids, I Can Do That!, MMK, TV Patrol, My Dear Heart, Home Sweetie Home, Rated K and It’s Showtime.
Meanwhile, GMA said it was ahead of competition based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s National Urban Television Audience Measurement with a 41.7 percent people audience share, higher than ABS-CBN’s 36.3 percent.
Based on National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) data, seven out of the top 10 programs were on GMA.
GMA ruled across all day parts in NUTAM including the hotly contested primetime block.
Primetime telefantasya series “Encantadia” remains to be the most watched program nationwide bagging the top spot. Also among the top five of the list are Kapuso programs “Magpakailanman” and “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.”
Also included in the list of top programs nationwide were “Destined To Be Yours,” “Pepito Manaloto,” “24 Oras,” “Hay, Bahay!,” “Meant To Be,” “Tsuperhero,” “Ika-6 Na Utos,” “24 Oras Weekend,” “Eat Bulaga!,” “Sunday PinaSaya,” “Full House Tonight,” and “Case Solved.”
The Kapuso Network also dominated competition in Urban Luzon.
The network's media website, www.abs-cbn.com, breached three billion page views and averaged 40.3 million monthly users in March, becoming the biggest local website in the country. It also ranked fourth after global giants Facebook, YouTube, and Google, according to web traffic data and analytics site Alexa.
As March, ABS-CBN TVplus has sold 2.6 million boxes nationwide, highlighting the network's shift to digital services.
The top five most watched programs on iWant TV last month were "A Love to Last," "FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,' "Wildflower," "The Greatest Love," and "Love in the Moonlight."
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 13, go to Rep. Lani Mercado, Josephine delos Reyes, painter Ernis R. Tagle, Canada-based Marisoc Nueno, Sandra Jane Graham, US-based Lita V. Parlan and Betty Valdez, Neng Torres-Yabut, Ish Torgman, Maggie Garcia Abilgos of EAMC’s Tahan-Tahanan, Sarah Banga, Juana Garrido, Clarissa Abobo, Gilda Tanjutco, Gerry Perez, Lily Rose Martillo, and MB’s Superwoman Annie “Awesome” Alejo... Happy wedding anniversary to Rep. Mat Defensor and wife Florence... Belated b-day greetings to Joem Hernandez (April 10), Bumbay and Ma. Vienna Reyes (April 12) and Angelica Fullantes (April 8)…April 14: Sen. Rodolfo Biazon, Naida Angpin, Chito Bertol, Jerome John Hughes, Gloria Garcia Ramirez, Jason Ricketts, Agnes B. Mohamad, Linda A. Carera, Francis Lumunsad, Vicky Divina, Amante Galang, Nanette Manebo, Ms. Mitzi Piad, journalist Cito Beltran, Leane Medina Cruz, Michael Kevin Buan, Maxi Teves, Frances Ejercito, Perci Intalan, Rep. Charlie Cojuangco, Manolet Cruz, and Kristina Snell of Star Magic…
Music has always been L.A.’s passion and last year, he officially launched his singing career and made his presence felt in the industry as front act for local and international artists like Jukebox Queens Imelda Papin, Claire dela Fuente and Eva Eugenio; Patti Austin, the Stylistics and Air Supply among others.
On April 29, L.A. will be the special guest performer in the “Kings & Queens of OPM” concert to be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila. Main performers are Marco Sison, Rico J. Puno, Hajji Alejandro, Eva, Imelda and Claire.
Just recently, L.A. marked a significant milestone in his singing career – the release of his debut album under Star Music. “I’m so happy and proud and grateful that Jonathan Manalo of Star Music made it happen,” L.A., who is also a songwriter, said. A high school student at UST, L.A. was a varsity player from 2013-2015. He attended singing workshops at ABS-CBN’S Star Magic and Center for Pop.
Songs in the album include Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man,” Angeline Quinto’s “Hanggang Kailan,” Sarah Geronimo’s “Forever Is Not Enough,” a duet with his sister Kanisha, also a singer; “Mine,” “One Greatest Love,” “Miss Terror,” “Ikaw Kasi,” “Bakit Ang Pag-ibig,” and “Tinamaan.”
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ABS-CBN, GMA continue to claim ratings leadership
Rivals ABS-CBN and GMA Network both claimed to have won the nationwide television (TV) ratings game in March.
In a statement yesterday, ABS-CBN said it remained the leader in nationwide TV ratings through its 46 percent audience share compared to GMA’s 34 percent, based on data from Kantar Media.
Kantar Media’s data was based on a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100 percent of the total Philippine TV viewing population.
ABS-CBN said it ruled the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.) with an average audience share of 50 percent, compared to GMA’s 33 percent in March.
The primetime block is the most important part of the day as this is when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put bulk of their advertising budget.
Aside from primetime, ABS-CBN also had more viewers in the morning block (6 a.m. to 12 noon) with an audience share of 39 percent versus GMA’s 33 percent, in the noontime block (12 noon to 3 p.m.) with 47 percent versus GMA’s 34 percent, and in the afternoon block (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) with 45 percent versus GMA’s 36 percent.
ABS-CBN said it was also the winner in Total Balance Luzon where it recorded an average audience share of 47 percent compared to GMA’s 35 percent, as well as in Total Luzon with 42 percent versus GMA’s 36 percent, in Total Visayas with 53 percent versus GMA’s 29 percent, and in Total Mindanao with 55 percent versus GMA’s 30 percent.
Of the 10 most watched programs in March, ten were from ABS-CBN, with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano topping the list, followed by A Love to Last, Wildflower, Wansapanataym, The Greatest Love, Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids, I Can Do That!, MMK, TV Patrol, My Dear Heart, Home Sweetie Home, Rated K and It’s Showtime.
Meanwhile, GMA said it was ahead of competition based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s National Urban Television Audience Measurement with a 41.7 percent people audience share, higher than ABS-CBN’s 36.3 percent.
Based on National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) data, seven out of the top 10 programs were on GMA.
GMA ruled across all day parts in NUTAM including the hotly contested primetime block.
Primetime telefantasya series “Encantadia” remains to be the most watched program nationwide bagging the top spot. Also among the top five of the list are Kapuso programs “Magpakailanman” and “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.”
Also included in the list of top programs nationwide were “Destined To Be Yours,” “Pepito Manaloto,” “24 Oras,” “Hay, Bahay!,” “Meant To Be,” “Tsuperhero,” “Ika-6 Na Utos,” “24 Oras Weekend,” “Eat Bulaga!,” “Sunday PinaSaya,” “Full House Tonight,” and “Case Solved.”
The Kapuso Network also dominated competition in Urban Luzon.
The network's media website, www.abs-cbn.com, breached three billion page views and averaged 40.3 million monthly users in March, becoming the biggest local website in the country. It also ranked fourth after global giants Facebook, YouTube, and Google, according to web traffic data and analytics site Alexa.
As March, ABS-CBN TVplus has sold 2.6 million boxes nationwide, highlighting the network's shift to digital services.
The top five most watched programs on iWant TV last month were "A Love to Last," "FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,' "Wildflower," "The Greatest Love," and "Love in the Moonlight."
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 13, go to Rep. Lani Mercado, Josephine delos Reyes, painter Ernis R. Tagle, Canada-based Marisoc Nueno, Sandra Jane Graham, US-based Lita V. Parlan and Betty Valdez, Neng Torres-Yabut, Ish Torgman, Maggie Garcia Abilgos of EAMC’s Tahan-Tahanan, Sarah Banga, Juana Garrido, Clarissa Abobo, Gilda Tanjutco, Gerry Perez, Lily Rose Martillo, and MB’s Superwoman Annie “Awesome” Alejo... Happy wedding anniversary to Rep. Mat Defensor and wife Florence... Belated b-day greetings to Joem Hernandez (April 10), Bumbay and Ma. Vienna Reyes (April 12) and Angelica Fullantes (April 8)…April 14: Sen. Rodolfo Biazon, Naida Angpin, Chito Bertol, Jerome John Hughes, Gloria Garcia Ramirez, Jason Ricketts, Agnes B. Mohamad, Linda A. Carera, Francis Lumunsad, Vicky Divina, Amante Galang, Nanette Manebo, Ms. Mitzi Piad, journalist Cito Beltran, Leane Medina Cruz, Michael Kevin Buan, Maxi Teves, Frances Ejercito, Perci Intalan, Rep. Charlie Cojuangco, Manolet Cruz, and Kristina Snell of Star Magic…
