NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Bad publicity is still publicity, and controversy can turn into Broadway stardom!
This seems to be the case with Pinoy drag queen Pura Luka Vega who has become an instant viral video sensation after his performance dressed as Jesus Christ, and singing along to a rock version of “Ama Namin” (The Lord’s Prayer)was uploaded on social media.
Among those who took notice of Vega’s performance and the subsequent outcry from many Filipinos including lawmakers and religious leaders, was FilAm Loida Nicolas who happened to be meeting with top Broadway producers for a remake of the rock musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Nicolas is reportedly investing millions of dollars for this project.
Initially, Nicolas wanted Filipino singer Freddie Aguilar (of “Anak” fame) to play the role of Jesus. But after she saw the Vega video, she told producers that she’d want the drag queen instead. The producers readily agreed.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Remember when singer/actress Sharon Cuneta complained about Presidential Spokesperson Sal Panelo singing ‘her’ song, “Sana’y Walang Nang Wakas?” Well it happened again, this time with a Filipino senior citizen.
Cuneta saw a video of the ‘nanay’ singing the song with an amazing voice akin to a younger Cuneta. Cuneta immediately went into tantrums and complained that nanay has no permission to sing her song.
Perhaps Viva Records will also record nanay singing the hit song, just like it did with Panelo. After all, Viva owns the song.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Sometimes, it helps to air your dirty laundry in public, especially if it’s about marriage woes, spas and ghost writers.
Case in point: Singers Jason Hernandez and Moira dela Torre have been trending on social media because of back and forth accusations about who is in the wrong and who is in the right (with people around them and netizens joining in the fray)in their relationship.
Now, the (former) husband and wife are tied in the No. 1 spot in national Philippine music charts. Their respective singles – ‘Ikaw Parin’ (Jason) and “Eme’ (Moira) have catapulted to the top most listened to Pilipino music of all time.
After all, there is hope for all struggling artists out there. You just need to dirty your laundry and air it in public!
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