Sharon Cuneta reminisces 30-year showbiz career via her famous hits

Karen A. Pagsolingan
Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 03:18PM  |  24 views

Sharon Cuneta and the man who wrote her first hit song, Rey Valera. The two perform "Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko," another piece from the composer of "Mr. DJ."
Photo By: Enie Reyes













Thirty years after she first sang "Mr. DJ," Sharon Cuneta performs the same piece again in front of her adoring fans at the Big Dome on August 8.

 

The Megathirty concert begins with a video presentation summing up the colorful showbiz career of the Megastar. Indeed, one of the biggest nights of the Megastar becomes a walk down the memory lane. Once again, the crowd hears Sharon's chart toppers, the famous movie lines from her box-office movies, including her commercial jingles.

 

Sharon enters the stage with the piece "Kahapon Lamang," then segues into a remix version of "Mr. DJ" and "High School Life." The crowd is very still, as if recalling the good memories evoked by the songs.

 

After the opening number, Sharon's warm greeting fills the entire dome. "Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat! Oh my god, 30 years na nga ba?" she says unbelievingly.

 

She adds: "Parang kahapon lamang, kade-debut ko lang. At ang escort ko, walang iba kundi ang aking director na si Rowell Santiago."

 

A NIGHT OF REMINISCING. Sharon showcases another talent that evening: storytelling.

 

The mother of three recalls the early years of her career.

 

At 11, she was still playing patintero when her Tito Sen summoned her to his office on Aurora Boulevard. Tito Sotto was then the president of Vicor Music Corporation. She recorded "Tawag ng Pag-ibig," which was a "medium hit." And when she released "Mr. DJ," "that's when the ball started rolling."

 

At 14, she was asked to sing the theme song of her idol's movie Tubig at Langis. The female lead, Vilma Santos, had just given birth to her firstborn, so it was the soundtrack singer who rode the float. The Cebu crowd loved her. The next day, a movie offer came.

 

And the rest, as they say, is history.

 

THE MEN IN MEGAMOVIES. Sharon has more than 50 movies attributed to her name, most of which are best remembered for the lines that earned her acting trophies. And of course, they are also remarkable because of her onscreen chemistry with reel partners.

 

She asks the audience: "Sino'ng na-in love?" A few raise their hands.

 

"Sino'ng na-in love at nasaktan?" Some respond shyly.

 

"Sino'ng nasaktan at nakilala si Prince Charming?" The crowd cheers.

 

Sino'ng na-in love, nasaktan, at milyonarya na ngayon?" The dome roars with laughter.

 

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