Gerald Santos Wraps Up Work on MISS SAIGON Denmark
by Oliver Oliveros - May 9, 2023
'Miss Saigon' alum Gerald Santos, who gets the chance to play the role of Vietnamese soldier Thuy more than 600 times, has wrapped up his latest 'Miss Saigon' stint with Denmark’s Det Ny Teater (The New Theatre), which has staged a non-replica production of the musical, originally produced by Cameron Mackintosh.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 31, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Gerald Santos Named 'Entertainer of the Year' Anew at 35th Aliw Awards
by Oliver Oliveros - Dec 6, 2022
The Aliw Awards Foundation, a pioneer in giving recognition to Filipino live entertainers in diverse categories, gave its top award, Entertainer of the Year, anew to international singer-actor Gerald Santos, who won the same prize in 2020. The 35th Aliw Awards were presented at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion on December 5.
Review: One's Triumph Could be a Saving Grace for Many
by Vince Vicentuan - Oct 18, 2022
'I Will, the Musical' successfully premiered at the iconic Manila Metropolitan Theater stage on October 14, almost a year after it was filmed at the Music Museum and streamed online in 2021.
Video: Gerald Santos Leads the Cast of I WILL, THE MUSICAL Finale
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 17, 2022
The subject of the new original Filipino-made musical, “I Will, The Musical,” renowned medical doctor-philanthropist Willie Ong formally opened the show’s one-night-only performance at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre on Friday night. Diagnosed with clinical depression during his early adulthood, Dr. Ong overcame such a disability surrounded by the people who most loved him, his faith in God, and his longtime mission to attend to many Filipinos who needed medical attention pro bono.
Review: Nina Campos, with Guest Gerald Santos, In Concert at Pinto Art Museum
by Vince Vicentuan - May 5, 2022
A summer night couldn’t be more propitious: an amphitheatre sitting loftily atop rugged Antipolo terrains adorned with humongous homalomenas, philodendrons, and alocasias growing uninterruptedly, a buzzing crowd of guests gushing over the museum’s Castillan-influenced architecture jutting into the night sky, and an impressive lineup of performers headlined by one of the most exciting classical singers to have emerged in the past decade joined by an international musical theater artist-guest who has won countless hearts with his dashing good looks and smooth, dramatic voice.
I WILL: THE MUSICAL Releases Trailer
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 9, 2021
ALW Film Production, which co-produced the film 'I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story' (2020), has released the trailer for its stage musical iteration of philanthropic doctor Willie Ong's life story. The new musical, 'I Will: The Musical,' tells the plight of medical workers experiencing symptoms of depression, especially during these times of the pandemic.
'10 and 10' with Gerald Santos and Composer-Director Rommel Ramilo
by Vince Vicentuan - Apr 4, 2021
We recently sat down with “Miss Saigon” alum Gerald Santos and his award-winning composer-writer-director-manager Rommel Ramilo to talk about their wins at the 2020 Aliw and BWW Philippines Awards, recent and upcoming works, finding the creative oasis and breaking new grounds on the virtual platform, and more. Dubbed ‘10 and 10,’ here are the excerpts of the conversations that focus on 10 questions that matter to each of them.
I WILL: THE MUSICAL Announces Complete Cast; Original Musical to Premiere Online in June 2021
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 28, 2021
ALW Film Production, which co-produced the film “I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story” (2020), has announced its stage musical iteration of philanthropic doctor Willie Ong's life story. The new musical, “I Will: The Musical,” tells the plight of medical workers experiencing symptoms of depression, especially during these times of the pandemic.
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Gerald Santos Gears Up for Virtual Concert, THE GREAT SHIFT
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 12, 2020
About seven months into the pandemic lockdown, Gerald Santos ('Miss Saigon,' 'Sweeney Todd'), together with his closest friends in the performing arts, is not missing a beat. He's now back on his feet, singing his heart out before an audience who are supposedly elsewhere a?' most likely in front of the computer screen.
Gerald Santos Holds Virtual Concert; Lea Salonga to Guest
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 20, 2020
Look to the bright side of life as The Prince of Ballad and 2018 Aliw Best Male Concert Performer awardee Gerald Santos performs in a virtual concert on 17 October 2020 - an unprecedented move aimed at uplifting people's spirits from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic.
Exclusive: Gerald Santos Sings LES MISERABLES, In Anticipation of a Re-Energized Theater Industry After COVID-19
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 24, 2020
After our fight against COVID-19, Gerald Santos, Miss Saigon UK-Ireland Tour alum, anticipates a re-energized global theater industry – brimming with outstanding productions more vibrant than ever before. In the wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic, both Broadway and West End productions have shut down - relegating theater practitioners: actors, dancers, and production crew, among others, to their homes to self-isolate.