PRESS STATEMENT FROM ABS-CBN:

"The most exciting event this holiday season comes your way this Sunday as ASAP XV proudly brings you the annual ASAP That's Christmas!

"It's that time of the year when the country's biggest and brightest stars shine together and battle it out to make history once more.

"We're all really excited and nervous kasi everything na makikita ninyo rito--the concepts, the music, the choreography and the props really came from all of us, our very own ideas!" says Billy Crawford who belongs to the first group.

"Nagbi-brainstorm, nagmi-meeting at talagang nagri-rehearse kami para maipakita yung best namin," quips Bea Alonzo, who comes from Group 3.

"Ang saya kasi more than the competition bonding time din naming ito bilang isang ASAP family," adds Christian Bautista, who joins Group 2 this year.

"Catch your favorite ASAP Kapamilya as they unite in the spirit of the season to showcase their best performances ever. The much awaited Christmas face off happens this Sunday, December 19.

"Plus be a part of this mega celebration by deciding who will be this year's ultimate champion.

MERRY CHRISTMAS KAPAMILYA!

"It's the merriest celebration full of Christmas delights, surprises and gifts galore.

"Get a dose of non-stop heavenly treats from the ASAP vocal powerhouse--The Champions, ASAP Music Icons, The  Sessionistas, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel  Pineda, Yeng Constantino and  Gary Valenciano.

"Music, magic and madness fill the air from the country's premiere band vocalists, chorale ensemble and orchestra in one grandiose spectacle.

"Plus Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual gives the perfect Christmas gift for everyone with his newest Decades 2 album.

"Witness a parade of stars and special performances from the official entries of [the 36th] Metro Manila Film Festival.

"Lead stars of RPG: Metanoia, Shake Rattle and Roll XII, Ang Tanging Ina (Last na To!), Father Jejemon, and Dalaw brighten up the ASAP centerstage.

"You're all in for a sneek peek with movie and television royalties.Ms. Aiai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Andi Eigenmann, Zaijian Jaranilla, Diether Ocampo and Ms. Kris Aquino and many more.

ASAP'S OPENING SALVO FOR 2011

"Philippine's television's ultimate Sunday party turns 16 this 2011.

"Experience a whole new ASAP Live on January 2, 2011 with the ASAP All Stars like you've never seen before.

"Catch the undisputed Sunday musical variety show every Sunday."

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