It's not unusual for fans in the Philippines and beyond to see these four music icons on stage together, given their extensive experience in the industry. For the first time however, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Gary Valenciano gathered together for this Tatler cover story. It was also a first for Tatler to feature these superstars together, marking both a feat and a dream come true for our 23-year-old magazine. During the cover shoot at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, the local music legends effortlessly commanded the stage, exuding the same charisma as during their live performances. Their comfort and ease were evident as they posed for the camera, showcasing their star quality.
Having entered the industry in the Eighties during the rise of OPM, these legendary performers have witnessed the music industry's evolution from vinyl and cassette tapes to CDs and now to the streaming era of Spotify and YouTube. Their enduring relevance and success can be attributed to their authenticity, passion, talent and professionalism.
GARY VALENCIANO
Widely recognised as Mr Pure Energy, the 60-year-old superstar has achieved numerous milestones in the music industry and continues to perform actively. He is celebrated for his electrifying stage presence and dynamic, energetic dance moves. His most remarkable songs are Take Me Out of the Dark, Sana Maulit Muli and Shout for Joy. The former, part of the album Moving Thoughts, won the Song of the Year award at the first Awit Awards in 1988, while the album swept 11 awards. Recently, his successful three-night 40th anniversary concert in April and May this year proved that age is just a number.
This story is from the August 2024 edition of Tatler Philippines.
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