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Canadian singer Nelly Furtado impressed with “waterproof spirit” of Filipinos; reveals that her daughter is "quarter-Filipina"

by Rommel R. Llanes posted on August 15, 2012  STATS: 24685 Views | 6 Comments

“I’m impressed, I just think that the Philippine spirit is just so strong, and I know today, you are now labeled as having a ‘waterproof spirit,’” Canadian singer-record producer Nelly Furtado said about Filipinos. Nelly will have a one-night concert with American rap rock band Gym Class Heroes at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum tomorrow night, August 16.

Photo By: Rommel R. Llanes

Nasa Pilipinas ngayon ang Canadian singer and record producer na si Nelly Furtado.

Magkakaroon ng one-night concert si Nelly at ang American rap-rock group na Gym Class Heroes sa Smart-Araneta Coliseum, bukas ng gabi, August 16.


WORLDWIDE HITS. Sumikat sa buong mundo si Nelly dahil sa kanyang 2001 hit song na “I’m Like A Bird.”

Ito ang nagbigay sa kanya ng una niyang Grammy Award trophy nung 2002 sa kategoryang Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Nakipag-collaborate din si Nelly sa iba pang kilalang international artists; tulad ng American rapper and producer na si Timbaland, American pop superstar na si Justin Timberlake, at Italian pop opera singer na si Andrea Bocelli.

Nung 2006, ini-release ni Nelly ang naging highest-selling album niya, ang Loose

Bumenta ito ng more than 10 million copies worldwide at pinanggalingan ng international hit songs na “Promiscuous” at “Maneater.”

Ngayong 2012, nakatakdang i-release ang pang-apat at bago niyang album, na pinamagatang Spirit Indestructible.

Nauna nang nai-release digitally, o sa pamamagitan ng Internet, ang carrier single ng album na “Spirit Indestructible” at ang “Big Hoops (Bigger The Better).”


NERVOUS BUT IMPRESSED WITH PINOYS. Sa presscon na inihanda ng international recording company na MCA Music Inc. para sa kanya kaninang hapon, August 15, sa Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, sinabi ni Nelly na medyo kinakabahan siya sa kanyang concert sa Pilipinas.

Alam niya raw kasing magagaling kumanta ang mga Pinoy.

“They’re such good singers!” aniya tungkol sa mga Pilipino. “I’m feeling a little bit nervous about my show.”

Ipinahayag din ni Nelly ang paghanga niya sa katatagan ng mga Pilipino sa pinagdaanan nilang katatapos lang at nararanasan pa ring ulan at baha.

“I’m impressed, I just think that the Philippine spirit is just so strong, and I know today, you are now labeled as having a ‘waterproof spirit.’

“I’m humbled to be here. I’m just happy and grateful that I could still come and share my music,” sabi pa ni Nelly sa mga miyembro ng iba’t ibang media outfits sa Pilipinas, na isa-isang nagtanong sa presscon proper.


FILIPINO CONNECTION. Inamin din ni Nelly sa presscon na may dugong-Pinoy ang anak niyang babae na si Nevis Chutan Furtado.

Naging usap-usapan kasi ito sa fan forums sa Internet dahil sa pagkakaroon ni Nelly ng concert sa Pilipinas.

“It’s true. My daughter’s grandmother is actually from the Philippines. So, she’s a quarter-Filipina.

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  • pumpkin_pie

    08/16/2012 | 04:56 AM
    Promiscuous is my favorite just dance 3 song. All good things is my favorite song from her. Looove her :D
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  • Orangina_123

    08/16/2012 | 02:44 AM
    Love ko na siya. Pramis...I can sense that she's a nice person...
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  • sosingmasa

    08/16/2012 | 02:39 AM
    Ka-nation in more ways than one!
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  • pearl102

    08/16/2012 | 12:36 AM
    Welcome to the Philippines Nelly F, i try mo lang na huwag ka uling PUMIYOK just like what happened noong kinanta mo yong Canadian National Anthem sa isang game ng Toronto Raptors and you'll be alright.
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  • FusionHan

    08/16/2012 | 12:30 AM
    May pagkahawig siya ng konti kay Bianca King, nice!
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  • deadduckwalking

    08/16/2012 | 12:13 AM
    wow quarter Filipina iyong daughter niya.. Proud to be pinoy!!
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