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hopefully a new tv show for her (this year) even she's busy with her concerts!
>Pops’ New Year’s Eve countdown concert at Shangri-La
>Makati
>Crispina Martinez Belen/ Manila Bulletin
>
>Performance-wise, 2006 has been another banner year
>for Concert Queen Pops Fernandez. The year for her is
>capped by her credible performance of a villain in
>Regal Entertainment’s 2006 Metro Manila Film
>Festival-Philippines entry, "Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah."
>
>
>And now, Pops ushers in 2007 with a countdown concert
>aptly titled "Champagne Pops" at the Makati Shangri-La
>Hotel lobby on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) from 10:45 to
>12 midnight. Her special guest is Prince of R&B Jay-R.
>
>The New Year shindig marks a first in the pop icon’s
>illustrious showbiz career – which incidentally
>celebrates its silver anniversary next year. "Can you
>believe it?!," she exclaims, "I’ve never done a New
>Year’s Eve countdown before, since I’m usually on
>vacation or out of town with my family and kids.
>That’s why I’m so excited about making a big bang at
>the Makati Shangri–La this time! I’d like to see how
>they’ll spruce up the lobby and the beautiful garden
>outside just for the show."
>
>As the horizon sparkles with bright, glittery hues and
>the cool December air reverberates with the deafening
>roar of fireworks, expect Pops to match the festive
>holiday mood with her own spirited renditions of
>fast–paced, upbeat numbers guaranteed to get the crowd
>on its feet. "I’ll be doing a lot of fast,
>celebration–type songs from the 70s and 80s," Pops
>shares. "Never a slow or dull moment, that’s for sure."
>
>And with the Prince of R&B around, it’s bound to a
>dynamite tandem that’s just as explosive. "Jay–R is
>definitely one of the most electrifying, soulful
>performers in the circuit today," she admits. "He’s
>got a totally unique style. I did a couple of shows
>with him in the States recently, and we work pretty
>well together."
>
>Out with the old and in with the new. By the time she
>offers her celebratory toast for the New Year, Pops
>will have rummaged through her wonderful memories of
>the past year. "There have been a lot of changes
>career–wise," she intones, "and I’m glad for all of
>them. I kicked off my year with a fresh new slate when
>I joined Arnold Vegafria’s talent management outfit,
>ALV Talent Circuit. I’ve had lots of shows out of the
>country – in the US, Europe. I’ve traveled a lot and
>the movie (‘Zsa Zsa Zaturnah’) was a welcome surprise."
>
>And as the Makati Shangri-La lobby fills with the
>delightfully bubbly and effervescent zing of
>champagne, Pops will have just as well mapped out her
>fresh new mandate for the coming year. "There’s a lot
>of new opportunities to look forward to," she
>discloses. "Concert tours, movies...I’ve been getting
>a lot of offers from several movie outfits, with
>equally-exciting stories as well."
>
>Perhaps Pops’ many fans are just as eager to know what
>sort of New Year’s Eve rituals or customs she’s
>practiced and adopted over the years. After all,
>Filipinos have imbibed their own set of traditions
>purportedly for better luck and prosperity.
>
>Ironically, you won’t find Pops flaunting polka dots
>on New Year’s Eve, nor can you catch her jangling
>coins in her pocket, or even stuffing her dinner table
>with all things around and lucky.
>
>"We make our own luck," Pops reaffirms. "However, for
>New Year’s Eve, I usually wear bright colors – usually
>red – because I feel that we should always make a
>bright start for the year. Also, I’m a firm believer
>that whatever mood you’re in at the start of the year
>will very well be your mindset for the entire year, so
>I just make sure that I think happy thoughts."
>
>At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, the
>unmistakable sound of champagne Pops will rise above
>the din – ushering forth another year of blessings and
>new possibilities.
>
>Pass the champagne, and let’s all raise our glasses
>and cheer as we toast to the Concert Queen’s homage to
>the New Year!
>
>
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