Magpasikat 2024 opens with a tear-inducing performance from Vice Ganda, Karylle, Ryan Bang, featuring SB19
Vice Ganda’s team is known for delivering inspiring and heartwarming performances, and this year was no exception. Their showcase centered around stories of individuals clinging to hope, tied together by the phrase, "kumakapit ako sa pag-asa" (I am holding on to hope).
The performance highlighted the inspiring journey of SB19, the pioneering P-Pop group that overcame adversity and criticism in the music industry. It also touched on the story of Carlos Yulo, the double-gold medalist in the Paris 2024 Olympics, who shared his journey to success and his desire to inspire fellow dreamers.
Other featured stories included public figures like Awra Briguela, who is determined to make positive changes in his life, and Roy, a former gambler focusing on rebuilding his family. There was also a heartfelt moment from a daughter caring for her mother with Alzheimer's, and a couple who, after 12 years of waiting, still held on to the hope of having a child.
The most touching part, however, came from the children who spoke about their mother, an overseas worker. In an emotional twist, their mother surprised them by appearing on stage, leading to a heartwarming family reunion that moved both the audience and viewers at home to tears.
A comment on YouTube from @estellapresa summed it up perfectly:
In my own opinion, this was more than just a performance or collaboration for SB19; it was an opportunity to uplift, inspire, and remind others of the power of hope—something they themselves embody in their journey as artists who have faced countless challenges and yet continue to rise.
Vice Ganda later revealed that SB19 actively collaborated on the performance, contributing their input throughout the process. Vice Ganda shared that SB19 offered to rewrite the lyrics of Liham to better suit their performance, contributing these heartfelt lines:
"Ako'y magpapatuloy sa awiting 'to
Di hahayaan na mag-isa ka sa kahit na ano
Ako'y magpapatuloy sa awiting 'to
Dahil naniniwala akong buhay ang pag-asa ko
Hiling ko'y marining n'yo lang ang tinig ko
Maging sa hinaharap o nakaraan, ikaw lang at ako
Oh, aking mundo...."
In a testament to their humility and generosity, SB19 refused any payment for their participation, further endearing themselves to fans and proving that they are truly more than just performers—they are symbols of hope.
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