We beg to differ.
Every now and then I re-share an article I wrote some time back, “Regine Velasquez is ‘Queen of Song’ in a country of low standards” just for fun, and every time I get the same rabid responses asserting the contrary. That Velasquez was crowned “Queen” and that the belief that she is “Asia’s songbird” persists…
For many Filipinos, the jury is still out one whether Kakie Pangilinan, daughter to Senator and Mrs. Sharon Cuneta has what it takes to succeed in Philippine showbiz. One thing’s for sure though. Being the daughter of The Megastar has its perks. Pangilinan gets to be on TV with top talk host Boy Abunda to…
Fans of Regine Velasquez insist she remains the “Queen” of Philippine song. They cite statistics, ticket sales and fan engagement as “evidence” of her star power. But is popularity, particularly in the Philippine setting, a true measure of excellence? This notion needs to be challenged. First consider that Regine Velasquez is a profitable asset of…
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