Daily Archives: November 14, 2011

Erik Santos elated over first theater role

Erik Santos elated over first theater role
abs-cbnNEWS.com
11/02/2011 1:51 PM

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Prince of Pop Erik Santos. File photo

MANILA, Philippines – Prince of Pop Erik Santos is looking forward to his first theater role in Atlantis Productions’ version of Broadway musical “The Little Mermaid.”

“Nagre-rehearse na kami ngayon. I’m very excited kasi this is my first time to do theater. So kumbaga, ibang experience naman for me,” he told Push.com.ph.

Santos will play the role of Prince Eric, who is secretly in love with mermaid-turned-human Ariel, who will be portrayed by singer Rachelle Ann Go.
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Erik, repentant, calls Boy Abunda a ‘blessing’

Erik, repentant, calls Boy Abunda
a ‘blessing’
Malaya Business Insight
MARIO BAUTISTA – November 14, 2011

‘Basta I realized despite what happened that Tito Boy really loves me not just as a talent manager but as a son, as a friend. – Erik Santos’

SO how did Erik Santos patch things up with ex-manager Boy Abunda who was so mad with him? “I went to his house and we talked for three hours, settled everything. Nagkalinawan kami, okay na uli kami ngayon,” he said at the presscon of “The Little Mermaid” that starts showing at the Meralco Theater starting Nov. 18. “I won’t go into details anymore kung anong napag-usapan namin. Basta I realized despite what happened that Tito Boy really loves me not just as a talent manager but as a son, as a friend. Ganundin naman ako sa kanya, kaya hindi naging mahirap ang pag-uusap namin. I now acknowledge that he’s really a blessing in my life.”
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Erik prince and icon

Erik prince and icon
Malaya Business Insight
November 14, 2011

erik sanros & rachelle ann goMUCH-awarded and certified platinum artist, Erik Santos is ready to take on different fields in the entertainment industry, as he becomes part of the prestigious Star Magic family.

Since coming into the spotlight in 2003, the one and only “Prince of Pop” Erik has been singing one hit after the other and then ventured into writing his own songs. In 2010, Erik first dabbled into acting via an episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” which was even shot in Macau opposite actress Kristel Moreno. And now in 2011, Erik makes his professional acting debut on stage in Atlantis’ version of the hit Broadway musical “The Little Mermaid,” where he will play the role of Prince Eric opposite Rachelle Ann Go as the mermaid-turned-human Ariel.

Erik is very enthusiastic about his first stage role. “Nag-re-rehearse na kami ngayon. I’m very excited kasi this is my first time to do theater so kumbaga ibang experience naman for me.” Erik is very open to expanding his horizons as a performer. He hopes his followers won’t be disappointed when “The Little Mermaid” begins its run on Nov. 18 to Dec. 11 at the Meralco Theater. There will be a celebrity screening produced by Erik on Nov. 25.
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