Erik Santos celebrates a decade in music

Erik Santos celebrates a decade in music
By Allan Policarpio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 27, 2013

“NEOPHYTE singers offer something new so I have to be always on my toes.”

With new singers being discovered in various reality talent searches every year, Erik Santos said he could not help but feel threatened occasionally.

So, when asked what he thought was his biggest achievement so far, the balladeer said it was not winning in the “Star in a Million” competition or holding successful shows, but the fact that he was still in the business after 10 years.
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Erik Santos: ‘Yung hinahanap ko kasi, yung pangmatagalan na’

Erik Santos: ‘Yung hinahanap ko kasi, yung pangmatagalan na’
By Chuck Smith (philstar.com)
October 17, 2013 – 5:28pm

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MANILA, Philippines – Erik Santos admits he feels pressured every time he is asked by the entertainment press when he is planning to settle down.

“Nape-pressure ako kasi marrying age na ako,” he said. “Buti na lang nasa showbiz ako. Naghahanap naman ako, nagda-date rin ako, hindi naman nawawala sa akin yun.”

However, the 31-year-old singer explained he’s taking his time because he is already thinking about his future.
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Erik Santos triumphs over insecurities

Erik Santos triumphs over insecurities
Karen Valeza
Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom
Oct 17, 2013

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Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom – Erik Santos (George Calvelo/NPPA Images)

Erik Santos admits singers like him feel insecure in the face of competition. But he clarified that he doesn’t feel that way anymore with fellow “ASAP Champions” singers.

“Lumagpas na ako sa stage na iyon eh. Dati meron, pataasan kayo. Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin na wala, ang plastic ko naman kung wala. Kailangan kapag may hit song yung isa, dapat merong mas maghi-hit,” Erik said at the press conference for his tenth anniversary concert “InTENse” at Plaza Ibarra, Quezon City on Friday, October 11.
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Gusto ko ring magkaroon ng sariling pamilya – Erik Santos

Gusto ko ring magkaroon ng sariling pamilya – Erik Santos
balita.net.ph
Oct 14th, 2013
Ni Reggee Bonoan

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GUSTUNG-GUSTO naming nakakatsikahan si Erik Santos dahil napaka-sincere niyang tao at ramdam namin na kahit na gusto niyang itago ang tungkol sa personal na buhay niya ay naikukuwento pa rin niya sa amin dahil feeling niya ay trusted niya kami, ha-ha-ha kahit na madalas natin siyang ibuking, di ba, Bossing DMB?

(,Buti naman at ‘di ka nadadala sa amin, Erik! Ha-ha-ha! -DMB)

At last Friday sa presscon niya para sa kanyang InTENse: A Decade with the Prince of Pop na gaganapin sa November 9 sa PICC Plenary Hall, diretso namin siyang tinanong kung totoo bang nai-insecure siya sa kapwa niya male singers tulad nina Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista at iba pa. Mahirap para sa isang singer na amining insecure siya, pero iba talaga si Erik Santos.
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Erik Santos admits he feels pressure from questions asking when he’s getting married

Erik Santos admits he feels pressure from questions asking when he’s getting married
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by Bernie V. Franco posted on October 11, 2013

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Inamin ni Erik Santos na nagkaroon ng kumpetisyon noon sa ibang miyembro ng ASAP Champions na kinabibilangan niya, kasama sina Sarah Geronimo, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino.
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Erik Santos discloses plans for celebrating 10th anniversary in showbiz; proudly remains a Kapamilya

Erik Santos discloses plans for celebrating 10th anniversary in showbiz; proudly remains a Kapamilya
by Melba Llanera
Pep.ph

Erik on what’s in store for his fans this year: “I’m celebrating my 10th year this 2013. May concert, may dalawang albums ako na lalabas under Star Record. The first album na lalabas is a compilation of all my hits sa loob ng 10 years ko sa business. Yung pangalawa, it’s gonna be all-original pero duets with the icons. By October, yung concert… hopefully sa Araneta.”

Photo By: Noel Orsal

Sunud-sunod nang nawawala ang mga miyembro ng dating grupong The Champions ng ASAP.

Tatlo sa mga ito ay sumakabilang-bakod na mula sa bakuran ng ABS-CBN at ngayon ay nasa Kapuso network na.

Sinimulan ni Mark Bautista at sinundan nina Rachelle Ann Go at Christian Bautista, tanging sina Erik Santos at Jed Madela na lang ang naiwan sa ASAP dahil si Sarah Geronimo ay nagpaalam na rin sa nasabing show noong nagkaroon ito ng sariling programa.

Di naman itinago ng Prince of Pop na nalulungkot siya sa pag-alis ng mga kaibigan at dating kasamahan sa The Champions pero naroon din ang kanyang tuwa dahil alam niyang masaya ang mga ito sa naging desisyon nila.

“Well, unang-una nalulungkot ako kasi sabay-sabay kaming nagmula dito sa ABS pero masaya akong nakikita na masaya sila… masaya ako para sa kanila,” panimula niyang bungad.

Ayon kay Erik, wala raw sa isip niya ang lumipat gaya ng tatlo pero aminado siyang may mga offers siyang natanggap dati at di rin niya tinago na muntik na siyang ma-tempt na lumipat din.
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 23

Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 23

Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 23 Playlist – Jose Mari Chan Album Launch
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 23 Congratulations Ms Philippines-Universe – What Makes You Beautiful
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 23 Spiel
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 23 Closing
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 2

Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 2

Erik Santos sings a heart-stopping version of Lani Misalucha’s “Tunay Na Mahal”, a smooth “Kailan” with Noel Cabangon and ASAP platinum awardees. and receives 24k / Platinum Circle awards in this week’s ASAP 2012. Congratulations, Erik Santos!

Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 2 Lani Misalucha Tribute – Tunay Na Mahal
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 2 Platinum Circle Awardees – Kailan
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 2 24k & Platinum Awarding
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Erik Santos ASAP 2012 Dec 2 Closing
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