Photo credit @masuncion

Nandito Kami (We Are Here) Adaptation

Coda:
Kami’y nandito… (We are here)

The AVP pojected on screen while AP was singing to David.

AP performance tat made David Cry (GFD, SM Megall Mall, 04 Feb 2012)

Too bad that version was cut-off accidentally siiiigggghhhhh cos the vantage point was perfect! The good news is LENESEE was able to record the whole thing

Archuleta Phiiippines handed David a copy of the lyrics, a CD copy of the AVP above and the Adoption Tree certificate for 21 trees named after him thru AP and ARCH.

CONGRATS ARCHULETA PHILIPPINES FOR A HEARTFELT GIFT OF LOVE FOR OUR GUY!

AP head Kricket presents the Tree Adoption Certificates

My favorite girl got her much-deserved moment

The look of love for his archies as we were saying goodbye leaving the stage

Kapatid.
Trees.
And your Archies.

May babalikan ka pagka’t
(You have something to come back to because)

Kami’y Nandito
(We are here)

~ Archuleta Philippines, Grand Fans’ Day, 04 Feb 2012

MORE VIDS FROM GRAND FANS’ DAY,
SM MEGAMALL, 04 FEB 2012

DA SINGING MKOP UPCLOSE @ GRAND FANS’ DAY, SM MEGAMALL

UStreamed DA SINGING MKOP HD

DA INTERVIEW W/ EULA & JASMINE @ GRAND FANS’ DAY, SM MEGAMALL

UStreamed DA INTERVIEW W/ EULA & JASMINE HD

PREMIERE SHOWING OF NANDITO AKO TRAILER @ GRAND FANS’ DAY, SM MEGAMALL

UStreamed PREMIERE SHOWING OF NANDITO AKO TRAILER HD

The Pinoy Archies (TPA) TRIBUTE TO DA @ Grand Fans Day

The Idol Meets his Idol

David has always been candid in his admiration for Asia’s songbird Regine Velasquez, recently married to singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid who happens to be the original recording artist of the much beloved Philippine love song, Nandito Ako (I Am Here). Much beloved that Nandito Ako went multi-diamond in the Philippines for sales exceeding 1 million copies.

So it is such a serendipitous development that his 1st ever dramatic tele-serye in the Philippines would end up adopting Nandito Ako as its soap title and theme song.

As the original singer of Nandito Ako, here is what Ogie has to say about it

Could a meeting then between David & Regine with Ogie be far behind? Well, on 27 Jan 2012, we got this …

@ogiealcasid: Wifey and I will personally meet david archuleta on sunday. Excited to meet him:)

Twitter exploded from all corners as the fans got excited for our guy The rest is what you call history

David & Ogie

The 2 idols jamming to South Border's "Where Ever You Are"

And in case you’re wondering what song is that –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVSgya4gt1g

NOW am wondering why David knows that song??? Jay Durias arranged that South Border (a local RnB band) song. Perhaps it is one of the songs that David did for the tele-series????? Woot-woot! OOoohhh to be able to share my BTS stories…

Anw, am happy that David got his wish fulfilled, with a bonus at that! Paging Mr. Ogie Alcasid! I think we should have coffee one of these days, LOL (I kinda know him on a business level…)

David with Mr & Mrs A.

MEDIA BUZZ on DAVID-REGINE-OGIE MEET-UP

DA to MEET HIS IDOL REGINE A. & SINGER/SONGWRITER OGIE A. (subtitled) @ JUICY! (27 Jan 2012)

David Archuleta (subtitled) Meeting Regine&Ogie feat @ Juicy! (30 Jan 2012)

PS: David did a 2nd & final recording of Nandito Ako, Saturday night — right after the back-to-back M&G! Mr. Perfectionist twits:

David with Mr. Tats Suzara

♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♭ ♮ ♯ IN YOUR EYES...♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♭ ♮ ♯

Two back-to-back M&G, separated by a re-routing road scheme due to the taping of Bourne Legacy and you bet there’s bound to be bedlam in the metropolis!

The Archuletor was SOMETHING ELSE! If some quarters have not been bitten by the Archu-BUG, this twin-set of M&G should do it. Am telling you, David was in his element. He looked so happy.

HAWT! ROCKIN’! and SUPER ADORABLE! And the fans. They were incredible.

Congrats TV5! Thank you for bringing such bubbly spirit into our shores.

SM SOUTHMALL M&G (11am 28 Jan 2012)

DA performing MKOP

DA INTERVIEW POST-MKOP

Q&A w/ FANS PART 1

THE DAY DAVID RECITED BODY PARTS N TAGALOG – SPECIAL CLIP)

Q&A w/ FANS PART 2

PHOTO OPP @ SM SOUTHMALL

CD SIGNING @ SM SOUTHMALL

EULA CABALLERO MOVING TO MICK JAGGER

~ MORE VIDS TO COME FROM PRE-DA APPEARANCE ~

SM MOA M&G (1:30PM (27 Jan 2012)

ENTRANCE & SONG #1-ALTNOY UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

SONG #2-CRUSH UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

RECITATION OF BODY PARTS IN TAFALOG REDUX @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

DA INTERVIEW @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

SONG #3-ANGELS UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

DA’s Q&A w/ FANS UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

PHOTO OPP SESSION w/ FANS UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

CD SIGNING SESSION UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

DAVID ROLLS IN & OUT LIKE A RAWKSTAR! (SouthMall Entrance + MOA Exit, 28 Jan 2012)

MEDIA BUZZ

DA MALL TOUR FEAT (subtitled) @ Aksyon Linggo (29 Jan 2012

DA – 4TH PROMO VID FOR NANDITO AKO (started airing 29 Jan 2012

DA MALL TOUR FEAT (subtitled) @ Balitaang Tapat (30 Jan 2012

DA MEETING W/ REGINE & OGIE FEAT (subtitled) @ Juicy! (20 Jan 2012)

~ MORE VIDS TO COME FROM PRE-DA APPEARANCE ~

PHOTOS

01 PIX from SM SOUTHMALL M&G

02 PIX THANKS TO ZELLE

03 SOME PIX THANKS TO NAREE

04 GORGEOUS PIX from FERJ

Want some more?

Now how could he still look THAT good after making THAT face?!
(when his keyboard struck a bad chord at the start of MKOP)

~ MOOOARR PIX TO POST CYL… ~

Screencapped from TV5's FollowArchuleta page

The rumors started late last year. Then sometime in December, David himself started mentioning about returning to Manila very soon. But who knew it would be this soon, for real, and for this extended period? After all, he was here for his 1st solo Manila concert at SMART Araneta just a little over five months ago. I mean, could we in Manila be THAT lucky? And on the cusp of his impending 2-year sabbatical for his mission? Factoring all of these into consideration, this return trip has become more significant. Uber valuable.

val·ue (vly)
n.
1. An amount, as of goods, services, or money, considered to be a fair and suitable equivalent for something else; a fair price or return.
2. Monetary or material worth.
3. Worth in usefulness or importance to the possessor; utility or merit.
4. A principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable

~ http://www.thefreedictionary.com

An artist of worth

Value is undeniably something that David consistently brings to the table. Whether it be a performance, a charity event, an interview, a basketball game or a simple session with fans, David brings some “thing” to his engagement that makes it magical, unforgettable – a heightened experience. That there is something intangibly special around David is an observation commonly shared by those who spend time with him.

The only explanation I could think of is because not only is he an artist of worth, he is a person of substance. And he brings all that into a committed point in time. End result: you feel you got more than you expect or at times, more than you deserve.

You can see it in the way he treats others. In the way he regards an experience. In the manner he marks his moments. In the care when he chooses his songs. He does not just mouth lyrics to get a hit or to sound hip. He makes sure that the message of the song is at par with his artistic and ethical standards.

For when he is engaged, you sense that he is in it, full time (of course, except when there is a squirrel or chicken running around him, LOL) . That’s why you can also feel that he does not dismiss any encounter. To paraphrase what he once said, whether good or bad, every thing can be an opportunity to learn. So possibly the most random star in the planet is also the most deliberate in his choices. Such an enigma.

His most recent two decisions – (1) to go on a mission full time and (2) accept the TV5 offer – are perfect examples of choices sitting at the opposite ends of a pendulum. And that description covers the reactions of fans worldwide, as you can imagine LOL.

The depth of the word “Kapatid”

“Kapatid” is Tagalog for brother or sister or sibling. It is also used in church circles for a localized concept of church family life. It’s even used to send out messages of political unity.

Why the term “kapatid”? It is actually composed of two words–“ka” and “patid.”

“Patid” refers to the umbilical cord that needs to be cut during birth. “Patid” means cut from. When another person used or uses that same umbilical cord as we did in birth, he or she has got to be your brother or sister. When you share the same cord and were severed from the same, that makes you “ka-patid.” It means you shared the same womb. It means you shared the same life and same sustenance.

~ Juancho “Choy” Gaerlan
Philippines Insider

According to Wikipedia, “TV5 is a major commercial television network in the Philippines solely owned by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company headed by business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP). Its parent company, the Associated Broadcasting Company, also owns and operates other media properties, including the news channel AksyonTV, and news radio station DWFM in Quezon City.”

The surprise acquisition of David into TV5′s stable of talents is part of the network’s aggressive campaign to further boost its steady growth since MVP came on board in 2010. This was also the time TV5 adopted its new campaign, branding itself as the “Kapatid” (“sibling”) network.

David met with some of TV5’s top honchos in a contract signing held at EDSA Shangri-la to formalize his upcoming project with TV5. Present in the signing were TV5 President and CEO lawyer Ray C. Espinosa and Executive Vice President and COO Roberto V. Barreiro.

But as pointed out by Nestor Torre in his January 24 article in Inquirer, “Archuleta is only the latest in a long line of foreigners who have starred in local TV-film productions. Back in the ’50s, American Joan Page appeared in some local movies, as did Russian Nikki Ross … Beauty titlists from other countries who’ve top-billed Filipino productions include Johanna Raunio (who costarred with Chiquito in a mermaid movie), Amparo Muñoz, and most successfully, Dayanara Torres (once married to Marc Anthony), who not only acted with Aga Muhlach but also fell in love with him, and had her own local TV dance show, to boot.

So how will TV5 differentiate this project from previous foreign acts? Better yet, how will TV5 parlay the Archuleta brand to engage fans and spectators, thereby creating more value for its target audience and for its organization?

TV5 gets it

Since this is David’s 4th time to visit Manila, fans have extensive experience when it comes to dealing with the organizers that bring him in. And let me tell you, this has been the most welcoming, respectful and affirmative experience I have ever had with a David organizer. Sony Philippines, Ivory, Astroplus and Odyssey are of course notable for their inclusive approach when it comes to fans. Like them, TV5 simply gets it! Given our previous DALIM experiences, this is really a welcome change.

I am quite certain though that TV5′s treatment and reception of the fans’ involvement is in no small measure a direct reflection of Mr. Archuleta’s desires and wishes. And as such, the experience becomes uplifting and more meaningful. The Archuletor has spoken and TV5 is listening. Muchos gracias!

By their respectful and welcoming attitude towards fans, TV5 recognizes that Archie fans and spectators are a crucial support in producing their desired results. We play a meaningful role in value creation since fans are the “demand” and are able to drag or influence friends, colleagues, family, etc. to “Nandito Ako” events.

But not only are we the “demand”, Archie fans are the real activators of the potential demand of this project. We are the direct consumers of this type of service offered by TV5 and we assume an important economic value in achieving this project’s success.

This in part was one of the highlights of my talk with Sir Perci while at the airport waiting for David to arrive: why the TV5 organization, by word and deed, astutely puts a premium on fan involvement. A concert is a once-off event. You buy a ticket, attend the show and whether you are satisfied or not, you have contributed already in realizing the targets of the organizer.

That is not the case with “Nandito Ako”. As it is a tele-series, its triumph depends on a much broader and extended set of variables. Unlike a once-off concert, a tele-series requires a more enduring patronage for it to be considered a success.

Let’s face it, “Nandito Ako” is already a sensation as it is. No surprise in that. Fans here and abroad have consumed every morsel of news and rumors we can get our hands on. It has been covered by local and international media. #FollowArchuleta, #NanditoAko have trended worldwide.

The Archie fan community do not only support David by following his song releases or concerts. The support is well documented through the fan clubs and fan sites/blogs where we can speak our mind, our voices heard and contribute to promoting anything-David.

We interact with the the artist’s management or label and other stakeholders (publicists, official site representative, family members, coach, local distributors, DJs, site admins etc.), and somehow, we get involved indirectly in their strategic choices.

Hence, the fans play a leading role within the social network of an artist by helping to create value through commitment, collaboration and social participation. This makes us a key determinant for the value creation process within TV5′s and David’s social network.

I think TV5 sees this clearly. The challenge lies in sustaining these early wins.

#FollowArchuleta – not a sprint, it’s a marathon!

Which brings me to #FollowArchuleta. Huge kudos to TV5 for designing this campaign. It is informative. It is up-to-speed. It is quality news. It caters to the needs of media and other interested parties. It feeds the insatiable appetite of fans about anything David. Especially international fans who cannot participate in the local events. It is fast. It is furious. The updates at times leave me breathless like in a marathon #FollowArchuleta is of value.

Given that David Archuleta is an international star, there is high demand for the series’ DVD release, its subtitling or overseas showing. (Sir Perci and I also talked about this which I will discuss in the next thread.) A soap that has not even aired! If this is any indication that TV5 is on the right track in marketing this project, then its success looks extremely promising.

Hopefully, the excitement and goodwill generated by the current promotion will be sustained till the series’ conclusion. My fearless forecast of course is that the premiere will be a hit. Archie fan or not, people will be interested to see how David will come across in his biggest and highly unexpected career move.

The reluctant star, who once loath watching himself on-screen or even seeing his face on photos, plunges into his 1st ever dramatic acting project. And that’s after announcing his decision to go on a two-year full-time mission!

“Nandito Ako” – the glorious theme song

And there is the teleseries’ theme song! TV5 may be in for a loop when the “Nandito Ako” sound track is released. When David sings this live – and David should sing this live [ATTENTION TV5!!!] — it will be EPIC!.

The Kapatid network should leverage this competitive edge WHILE David is HERE in Manila. Aside from adding value to the project’s already impressive start, the live performance will deliver an emotional wallop that no promotional gimmick can ever match.

More importantly, it will be a big disservice to Archuleta himself if TV5 does not plan for him to perform “Nandito Ako” live before he goes back to the US. David is one of the few artists who actually sound a million times better live than a studio recording. And for him to sing this well-loved Tagalog song in the flesh, in front of Filipinos, is the best marketing tool for the teleseries.

Dear TV5, you have a goldmine that even non-Archies will be out to acquire. If there are any qualms about the song being downloaded if sung live prior to the official release in iTunes, you have another surprise coming re the Archie fan community. David is so much loved by his fans that a Gifting Program exists for fans who want a David song but cannot afford it or who are unable to purchase it from their own country. This is done to strike out illegal downloading that only reduces an artist’s potential earnings and ranking. And any self-respecting Archie or Arch Angel will not stand for that.

TV aficionados may regard this special project with David as another glimpse of greater things to come from TV5. It is not far-fetched to expect that in the grand scheme of things, TV5 is gunning for “Nandito Ako’s” inevitable success to translate to improved viewership and heavier patronage, not only for the tele-series but for other TV5 offerings.

If TV5 continues to apply the culture of “Kapatiran” and inclusiveness to their daily business dealings — other networks, be warned.

~ jackryan4DA

ps 1: Don’t forget to #FollowArchuleta or visit TDC regularly for more news feeds, video coverage and fan pictures You can also visit my 2012 YT channel. Check out my ever growing collection of videos (subtitled) related to #FollowArchuleta or #NanditoAko

ps 2: UP NEXT – A Cra-zeh BTS Recap of the Week That Was — stay tuned

Composed. Serene, Love & loved

After a week of working the cameras for his initial foray into serious acting, David now starts working the malls and selected TV shows to promote Nandito Ako, TV5′s most anticipated mini-series!

DA @ Mall Tour Promo Vid (aired 20 Jan 2012)

DA @ WTBT promo vid for 21 Jan 2012

DA @ 3rd PROMO VID for NANDITO AKO (aired 21 Jan 2012)

First stop was at SM Fairview. It was a fun-filled afternoon as TV5 tickled the fans’ fancy with photo booth galore, games, freebies & photo opps with the newest Kapatid star!

Next stop: Will Time BigTime where he was joined by his two leading ladies.

A side note: It had been discussed in these boards that something happens to David’s aura when he is in Manila. The light inside him seem to be magnified ten-fold whenever he is in the tropics. The guy literally sparkles!

See for yourself in these vids i captured this afternoon A warning though: extended exposure could be lethal, ok?

PANORAMIC VIEW OF CROWD @ SM Fairview M&G (21 Jan 2012)

QUICK TOUR OF M&G ACTIVITY AREA @ SM Fairview Mall Tour (21 Jan 2012)

BRING ME MOST COLORFUL BANNER @ SM Fairview M&G (21 Jan 2012)

BRING ME MOST # OF DA MEMORABILIA @ SM Fairview M&G (21 Jan 2012)

HOW WELL DO U KNOW DAVID @ SM Fairview M&G (21 Jan 2012)

SING ALA DAVID @ SM Fairview M&G (21 Jan 2012)

POSTER MAKING CONTEST @ SM Fairview M&G (21 Jan 2012)

DA performs CRUSH @ SM Fairview Mall Tour (21 Jan 2012)

DA Interview @ SM Fairview (21 Jan 2012)

DA’s Q&A w/ FANS @ SM Fairview (21 Jan 2012)

DA’s FINAL MESSAGE TO FANS – I’LL COME BACK!” @ SM Fairview (21 Jan 2012)

WACKY PHOTO OPP SESSION w/ DA @ SM Fairview (21 Jan 2012) (21 Jan 2012)

MEDIA BUZZ

DA, JASMINE & EULA @ WILL TIME BIGTIME (21 Jan 2012)

(subtitled) DA MALL TOUR & WTBT GUESTING feat @ AKSYON SABADO (21 Jan 2012)

(subtitled) DA WEEKLY RECAP @ PAPARAZZI (22 Jan 2012)

(subtitled) DA feat @ DOKUMENTADO (18 Jan 2012)

GELLI DE BELEN ON DA feat @ JUICY! (24 Jan 2012)

JASMINE CURTIS ON DA feat @ JUICY! (24 Jan 2012)

DA to MEET HIS IDOL REGINE A. & SINGER/SONGWRITER OGIE A. @ JUICY! (27 Jan 2012)

VIDEO RECAP OF THE SM FAIRVIEW M&G thanks to #FollowArchuleta

PHOTOS

SM Fairview M&G Activity Area

THE MANY FACES OF DAVID DURING Q&A w/ FANS – WARNING ALERT!

MORE SM FAIRVIEW PIX from NAREE

MORE SM FAIRVIEW PIX FROM #FollowArchuleta

Naree's at it again!

TeamANYA (Jas) VS TeamHOLLY (Eula) – THE TENDER MOMENTS COUNTDOWN

The soft caress that rumbled through Archuland! Oh Anya!

HHWSD or playing the fast hand slapping game? Tee-hee...

But Josh is caught here singing to Anya!

Now back to the real thang!

I can't even...

The Chick Magnet if there ever was one!

@DavidArchie David Archuleta – JOSH, THE ACTOR tweets!
Monday morning here in Manila. Good morning! First day of shooting scenes for the mini-series today! Here we go

@reesespeezes Rissa G.
Just heard David’s version of Nandito Ako. OMG!!! We were so overwhelmed, we gave the laptop a standing ovation! #followarchuleta

@reesespeezes Rissa G.
@joyce_ap @archuletaphils You guys will luhrve the song! His Tagalog was so good, we couldn’t believe it wasn’t a Pinoy singing!

@reesespeezes Rissa G.
Can’t stop listening to the song. So excited to hear the final mix so everyone can finally listen to this! David’s voice is AMAZING!

And what better way to start this day than with a vlog from the new prince of TV5?

From the mouth of babes – How did David do for his 1st shoot or 1st weekend here?

Perci Intalan @percinotpercy 58m
Just visited the set of Nandito Ako. @DavidArchie is a natural. This is looking very, very good indeed Direk @macalejandre

Mac C. Alejandre @macalejandre 1m
Just listened to david’s’version of nandito ako. OMG ang ganda! And yes!!!!!!!! marunong syang umarte. Magugulat …

Translation – Just listened to david’s’version of nandito ako. OMG it is sooo beautiful! And yes!!!!!!!! He can act! You’ll be surprised …

@mac-alejandre (the director) "Ang guapo ng bida ko (My star is so handsome)"

MEDIA BUZZ CONTINUES

DA @ Kumare Klub Showbiz Chika (morning talk show) (16 Jan 2012)

Singing with David Archuleta! – “There’s Somethin ‘Bout love” – Isaiah Antonio

THE JOSH-ANYA HUG – Nandito Ako promo (subtitled) @ Juicy (16 Jan 2012)

DA TALKS, SINGS NANDITO AKO (subtitled) @ Balitaang Tapat Live Interview (17 Jan 2012)

DA STARTS SHOOT FOR NANDITO AKO @ Aksyon Journalismo (17 Jan 2012)

BTS NANDITO AKO’S 1ST DAY OF SHOOTING @ Showbiz Aksyon (17 Jan 2012)

DA – A NATURAL ACTOR @ Juicy! Top 1 Headline (17 Jan 2012)

DA Starts Taping for Nandito Ako (subtitled) @ Aksyon Journalismo (17 Jan 2012)

DA Impressed w/ Pinoy Co-stars @ Juicy! (19 Jan 2012)

~ more to come ~

PHOTOS

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 1 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta

It’s all about the HAIR cr pinantonio of CuttingEdge

@kariontour Early start day! (Day 02 @ taping; Day 04 in Manila)

@kariontour: Not too clear but a pic from a scene today!

@kariontour: Now interviews while they change the set up for the next scene.

@DavidArchie rehearsing lines with @kariOnTour

Loooking gooood! Caption this? thanks MYK for sharing

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 2 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 3 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 4 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 5 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

BTS TAPING PIX from the Mothership

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 7 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

Photo credit to Nina de Torres

David’s weekly schedule will look something like this:
Monday-Friday – shoot the series from 8am to 5pm
Saturday – cram all photoshoots, recordings, pictorials, media blitz, etc…
Sunday – day of rest
~ A Light Conversation with TV5′s Sir Perci while waiting for David @ NAIA (13 Jan 2012)

This may be a day of rest and introspection for David, but TV5 continues to be relentless in its #FollowArchuleta and #NanditoAkoCampaign. So, let’s watch the media buzz that surrounded our favorite guy on his day of rest.

MORE MEDIA BUZZ

DA feature @ Weekend AksyonJournalismo (15 Jan 2012)

DA feature @ Weekend Paparazzi (15 Jan 2012)

DA @ Paparazzi – (subtitled) complete 1st segment of #Nandito Ako feat (15 Jan 2012)

DA’s Director & co-star Mom @ Paparazzi – 2nd segment of #NanditoAko feat 15 Jan 2012)

THE HUNT for DA IS ON @ Paparazzi (subtitled) – 3rd segment #NanditoAko feat (15 Jan 2012)

Charice Pempengco Happy for David Archuleta joining TV5 @ Aksyon Linggo (15 Jan 2012)

~ more vids to post later ~

Cropped image from one of the BTS photo posted @ TV5's #FollowArchuleta

David’s sojourn into a more in-depth action arena starts today with the photoshoot of the TV5′s mini-series, Nandito Ako (Here I Am). As Josh, David will be torn between two love interests. Here are glimpses of their photoshoot. What do you think?

Glimpse of Nandito Ako Photoshoot thanks to MYK!

David Archuleta – @ #NaritoAko Promo Photoshoot – PRACTICING SPIELS (14 Jan 2012)

DAY 02 Begins for David as JOSH. Thanks Ms. Rissa for the pix!

@KarinTour - You're killing us and it is not even midday! LOL So Josh-like

MORE PICS from NANDITO AKO (here i am) PHOTOSHOOT thanks to TV5 &

BATCH 01 – BTS OF PHOTOSHOOT thanks to TV5′s #FollowArchuleta

BATCH 02 – BTS OF PHOTOSHOOT thanks to TV5′s #FollowArchuleta

BTS PHOTOSHOOT OF PROMO VID & RECORDING thanks to OS

Rehearing some lines for Nandito Ako promo - caaannnt WAIT!

Girls, girls... don't shoot, am just the messenger, ok? Just think, it is just make believe...

THE PLOT
David’s mini-series is titled Nandito Ako. He will play an international singer born in the Philippines.

According to the plot, his character was five years old when a fire ravaged his home, separating him from his mother. He grew up in the United States.

Years later, he will come back to the Philippines to look for his family, and a girl he befriended during the fire.

ON WHY HE IS DOING THE MINI SERIES

Although he declined to say how much he was offered, he admitted that he agreed to do the project because he loves his Filipino fans.

“Even though I may not be a [professional] actor, I thought this would be a really great new experience to try.

“Especially in the Philippines because I feel very comfortable with the people and I feel the fans here are very warm,” he explained.

Dapper David, I mean, Josh

A new hair cut by @pinantonio of Cutting-Edge! And a new do for the photoshoot! Do you like it?

@dantenicogarcia The boy is so warm, humble and so well-mannered… It feels like directing my little brother… I just directed the plug of the mini-series… We just did a scene in a hotel staircase with two girls fighting over him.

… @Jana__OR: Slappy? lol! — ‘Slappy’ because @DavidArchie got slapped by a girl in the scene that I directed.

Nandito Ako director Mac Alejandre - Folks, I feel good that he is at the helm of the teleserye

MORE MEDIA BUZZ

DA Excited to Start Nandito Ako Shoot (subtitled) @ Juicy Top HL (14 Jan 2012)

DA – Nandito Ako Pictorial feat @ Aksyon Journalismo (14 Jan 2012)

~ Will add more later ~

David recording the mini-series’ title song “Nandito Ako”, Philippines, January 2012.

Da w/ Direk Mac Alejandre during Story Conference

Jan 2012 - 4x the charm Tarp design by Ferj for Archuleta Philippines

You have seen the livestream, right? Well there are more to come. Gorgeous as ever photos and more videos

PHOTOS

The inner sanctum

DA’s AIRPORT ARRIVAL PART 1 thanks to TV5 #FollowArchuleta

According to InterAksyon:

American Idol star David Archuleta is scheduled to arrive in Manila on January 13 to do a primetime series for TV5.

In an official announcement posted on its website, the broadcasting network said Archuleta will “do a primetime series with homegrown Kapatid stars Jasmin Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.”

Archuleta, who turned 21 just last December 28, has been one of the most exciting young singer-songwriters in America since placing second in the 2008 running of ‘American Idol’, the hugely popular singing competition in the United States.

The signing of Archuleta is seen to further boost the attempts of TV5, currently the third biggest broadcasting network in the Philippines, to climb up the rankings. (InterAksyon.com is the online news portal of TV5.)

The network has aggressively been signing Philippine superstars over the past two years, in 2011 drawing up contracts for the legendary Nora Aunor and “Megastar” Sharon Cuneta. TV5 also earlier signed deals with, among others, actresses Ruffa Gutierrez, Maricel Soriano, Lorna Tolentino, and Alice Dixon, and actors Aga Muhlach, Edu Manzano, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and legendary actor-comedian Dolphy for a variety of entertainment programs.

Archuleta’s joining TV5 comes from left field, however. The signing of an international star of Archuleta’s youth and talent, arguably in his prime, is bound to shake up the Philippine entertainment industry

See the announcement here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7vllhDpPU4

David is leaving us a little more “video” to watch while he is gone. Thank you, David!

Jasmine Curtis-Smith’s blog

Jasmine Curtis-Smith article

Eula Caballero article

NEWS AND INTERVIEWS RE DAVID’S RETURN TO MANILA

COMPLETE, HD & SUBTITLED VERSION OF THE REVELATION @ TV5′s talk show PAPARAZZI (08 Jan 2012)

 
DA IS NOW A TV5 STAR! news feature (08 Jan 2012)

 
DA is JUICY’s Top 1 Headline of the Week (08 Jan 2012)

 
DA CERTIFIED KAPATID @ Dapul sa Singko (11 Jan 2012)

 
INTERVIEWS OF ARCHIES – LORMA & NAREE W/ TV5

 
JASMINE TALKS ABOUT THE PROJECT W/ DAVID

 
HOW THE PROJECT BEGAN

 
PRODUCERS’ OF TV SERIES

PHOTOS

Can anyone argue with the picture's caption?

From TV5 FB - David iArchuleta Kapatid Na! (David, a TV5 Sibling Now!)

David lords over TV5 website