Sa isang survey conducted by the National Geographic Channel in Asia, isa si Gary Valenciano sa nanguna. Dahil dito, he was given the privilege to choose kung ano, para sa kanya, ang pinakamagandang documentary na naipalabas dito.
Ang personal choice ni Gary—Seconds from Disaster: Pentagon 911, ang makapanindig-balahibong account tungkol sa pag-hijack ng American Airline flight 77 hanggang ito'y humantong sa trahedya na pumatay ng halos 200 inosenteng katao sa Pentagon. Isa ito sa mga pangyayari noong September 11, 2001 disaster na sumira sa Pentagon West Wall; at sa isa pang insidente, nagpagbagsak ng World Trade Center sa New York at pumatay ng halos 3,000 biktima.
"Until now, the aftermath of this tragedy is still being felt by mankind," said Gary in an interview with PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na ginanap sa Studio V, Doña Hemady Street, Quezon City.
Patuloy niya, "I chose the documentary feature simply because of its stunning impact, and has shown the great extent of what people will do to take revenge, and just to make a point."
"HIS LOVE" CONCERT. Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng 10th anniversary ng National Geographic Channel in Asia ay ang series of concerts ni Gary sa Music Museum, His Love, na nagsimula kagabi, May 22.
"It's my 25th anniversary in the business," pahayag ni Gary. "Ang makakasama kong mag-perform dito ay ang mga anak ko—sina Gabriel, who will be dancing in a surprise number; Paolo, who's going to sing; and Keana, who's going to do another special number.
"Keana is not in her perfect form. The doctor just got something out of her vocal chords, which have blocked. Now that she's okay, she wanted to be in my concert," nangingiting sabi ni Mr. Pure Energy.
Naniniwala si Gary na more than anybody else, ang tatlong anak niya ang pinakamagandang naging bahagi ng 25 years niya sa industriya, kaya dapat lamang na sila ang maging special guests niya.
HEART-ECHO. Sa latest issues, ang napag-usapan nang matindi kamakailan ay ang tungkol sa misis at manager niyang si Angeli Pangilinan. Dumikit din dito ang ilan pang mga isyu tungkol kina Heart Evangelista at Jericho Rosales.
"Nagulat lang talaga ako sa mga lumabas, especially those which Heart said. Marami nga ang nagsasabi sa akin, it's not Heart's personality, and I can't really comment on what I know on her relationship with Jericho [Rosales]. It's something very personal.
"As far as Angeli is concerned, maayos, even from the beginning, yung sa kanila ni Heart, at walang problema doon," diin ni Gary.
ECHO'S CAREER ABROAD. Very touchy nga lang ang sinasabi ng iba na mula nang hawakan ng Genesis ang career ni Jericho, nawala na ito sa tamang direksiyon.
"You know, what we have been doing for Jericho right now is part of his own choice and decisions. His career in going through the international path.
"After doing that Malaysion production on TV, he's doing an international movie with Dean Cain and Dante Basco. It's entitled I Love You Bug. I have also a special part in the said film, and a kind of surprise.
"Jericho is the lead star in that movie, and Dean is supporting him. Briana Evigan of Step Up 2 is also in the cast. Dante plays the role of Jericho's best friend, and these are known Hollywood actors. The movie is being directed by Francis dela Torre, a Fil-Am filmmaker, and will be shown everywhere.
"So far, ang biggest achievement ni Jericho ay hindi yung mga nagawa niya rito sa Pilipinas, but his international projects. We just hope na magtuluy-tuloy rin yun," lahad ni Gary.
PROUD PINOY. Sa shooting na ginanap dito sa Pilipinas, nagkaroon pa ng pagkakataong makausap ni Gary si Dante Basco, who's very proud of being a Filipino.
"Ipinagmamalaki niya ang mga artista natin, gaya ni Jericho, who proves that his talents can be at par sa iba pang Hollywood actors na mga sikat, o kaya pa nga niyang mahigitan.
"I felt that kind of enthusiasm in Dante as he has worked again with fellow Filipino actors and some other Hollywood stars. Sabi niya, it's the same kind of feeling when he did The Debut. Very proud daw siya, lalo na nang makatrabaho niya sina Eddie Garcia at Tirso Cruz III. I'm so happy I was given the chance to work with him, too, in an international film," pagwawakas ni Gary.