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David Archuleta receives warm welcome from Filipino fans on fourth visit

by Abby Mendoza posted on January 13, 2012  STATS: 10414 Views | 33 Comments

 

"The Filipinos make the trip worthwhile here every single time." American singer-songwriter David Archuleta, confirming his delight over the Philippine tourism campaign's tagline, 'More fun in the Philippines' as he is greeted by Filipino adoring fans with smiles and screams upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2.

 

 

Photo By: Noel Orsal

Pop singer David Archuleta, who charmed Filipinos with his hit singles "Crush," "Little Too Not Over You," "Elevator," and "Something 'bout Love," was welcomed by screaming fans at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 today, January 13, on his 5:30 a.m. touchdown.

Upon his exit from the airport, the singer-songwriter was greeted by actresses Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Eula Caballero.

The two young TV5 talents will shoot a primetime soap series Nandito Ako with the American Idol season 7 runner-up.

It was David's first time to meet with Jasmine and Eula.

In a brief interview with the media, the charming singer expressed excitement over his project in the Philippines, his first major acting job.

David has only done cameo appearances before in Nickelodeon channel's Hannah Montana and iCarly.

While thrilled, David admits feeling jittery.

He says, "I've always been nervous about things when it comes to acting...

"But I just thought because...the Filipino fans are very supportive and very warm it kind of made it easier to [say], 'Okay, let's try it.'"

It is David's fourth visit in Manila and it will be his longest trip. The singer was in the country on July 2011 for a concert.

Asked what his best memory of the Philippines is, David answers, "The shows I've been able to do here were amazing.

"No matter where you go, the Filipinos are very warm, very welcoming and very kind."

Reacting to the Department of Tourism's ' It's more fun in the Philippines' campaign, David totally agrees with the slogan.

He says, "The Filipinos make the trip worthwhile here every single time."

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  • 13  beybong

    01/13/2012 | 02:07 PM
    para kay iam brainful, masyado ka naman atang bitter! masyado kang fanatic ng estayon mong si Vice Ganda na lang ang bumubuhay! hahahaha
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  • 12  ferrisgump

    01/13/2012 | 01:52 PM
    he is a good person inside out,was able to meet him here in AZ for a concert,this boy is very humble to what he has achieved. not too many artists has compassion as he does when it comes to his faith or his craft. he has pure talent more than any biebers and jolog disney teenstars combined. hope he will have fun doing tv shows in pinas and we will miss you david in the concert scene once you commit yourself to your mission.
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  • 11  pinay123

    01/13/2012 | 01:30 PM
    bakit nasa pilipinas ito, wala na ba itong career sa amerika. mas sikat lang siguro sa pilipinas.
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  • 10  Speed_OfLight

    01/13/2012 | 01:27 PM
    hagisan mo ng daga ito, sureball na titili, hihiyaw at mag-tatalon. pero walang tatalo dun sa mga taga imburnal ng mo. ignacia. aakyat pa ng silya, mesa at mag-papakarga pa. itanong nyo kina ED, PP, JM atbp. Ha Ha Ha.
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  • Speed_OfLight

    01/13/2012 | 01:22 PM
    verde na rin pala ang kafatid network. Ha Ha Ha.
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  • MissHugoBacungan

    01/13/2012 | 01:00 PM
    bonggang bongga talaga sa kadatungan ang mama Peach P for short! mama P, ikaw na! pangalinan este pinangalanan na, sa kafatid network si pafa david. kitakits na lang tayo mga teh sa q.c. let's give david a big welcome - pun intended, if applicable. lol. teh, anong number brand ng lipstick nga yan, i reveal mo nah teh, i love it!
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  • jacko143

    01/13/2012 | 12:33 PM
    misshugobacungan!! tama ka papa P is waiting for him sabi ko na nga ba baklish si Paolo bediones, mag kakasama na sila sa tv5
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  • catinthehat

    01/13/2012 | 12:31 PM
    I think this is wise move for tv5 to attract young viewers, hindi yung mag bayad ng malaking pera sa mga artistang matagal nang walak hatak ng viewers, kahit papaano ma curious din ang mga tao sa kanya,
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  • aaronick

    01/13/2012 | 12:26 PM
    iambrainful, or brainless whatever, madalas natutuwa ako sa mga comments mo. Pero alam mo, sana malaman mo kung hanggang saan kailangang magpaka-humorous. Not a threat to Kapamilya pala, eh ikaw ang unang unang nag-comment! Kung hindi threat, hindi pinapansin, simple as that. Obviously, ARCHULETA is a bigger threat than you may know. Laging may mga side comments kayo,a kala mo naman tastefully done. Please, nagpunta dito yung tao to try different channels and avenue to expand his profession. Ang nakakuha sa kanya, TV5. Kung yung peborit mong channel nakakuha diyan, same pa rin ang comment mo? Hayaan mo na lang i-enjoy ng mga fans ni Archuleta itong article na ito at dun ka magkalat sa channel mong inaamag, ok? Goodness!!! This is not even about network wars, pero talagang maisingit lang...
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  • iam_brainful

    01/13/2012 | 12:21 PM
    Hayyy nko David, kung alam mo lng ang kinabibilangan mong network, kaseng cheapness ng Kamuning yan. Magsisi ka balang araw bat anjan ka sa TV5 lol. Hinde mo ba alam na ABS-CBN ang the best station sa Asia?
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  • MissHugoBacungan

    01/13/2012 | 12:16 PM
    welcome back david. please note, papa P is waiting for you. i heard na personal conviction ni papa P to let you enjoy your stay here in manila, as the tourism catchline says, have fun in the phils, have fun with papa P! see you at q c. muwahhh.
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  • bisdak_akopud

    01/13/2012 | 11:59 AM
    Wow the lipstick girl!
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  • iam_brainful

    01/13/2012 | 11:50 AM
    Not a threat to the Kapamilya Network. Next please...
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