MANILA, Philippines—Her status as married woman and mother has prompted singer Regine Velasquez-Alcasid to sing not only for people but, well, in front of a stove.
On Oct. 6, Regine will debut her cooking talk show “Sarap Diva” on GMA-7. A homemaker and foodlover, the singer will whip up delightful dishes while making small talk with her celebrity guests. The show is made more special with the particpation of her baby, Nathaniel James a.k.a. Baby Nate, and her pet Shih Tzu named George. But of course, there will be a portion in which the diva will sing to piano accompaniment.
Unlike other cooking shows, Regine will more likely learn from her guests about cooking and motherhood than the other way around. She who admittedly can’t even chop vegetables fast (“baka maubos daliri ko!”) at this point, said that she’s not going to pretend to be an expert in culinary arts, but one who has the passion to learn like many new mothers who’ll watch the show.
Nate and George, she added, will appear as virtual animation that would “react” to whatever it is Regine and her guests are cooking or discussing.
This is not the first time Regine has repackaged herself or at least delved ito somethine new. When she hit it big as singer, she grabbed the opportunity to branch out into acting and hosting. She also took control of her music by personally producing her albums and concerts as well as conceptualizing her music videos.
At one point, the diva also designed shirts. It is said that Regine also served as “unofficial” brainstormer behind the musical dramedy, “Diva,” a couple of years back.
Even her music has gone through different styles. Although she will always be known as belter, Regine once recorded an album that did not require her to hit the high notes at all. She also was one of the first to record an all-revivals album but with a twist---she mostly took on songs originally recorded by men.
One of her biggest songs, “You Are My Song,” was also a sort of reinvention for Regine. Previously known for fully orchestrated songs, she had that one arranged sparsely and singing it in controlled manner. The bid proved successful and is somehow credited for reviving interest in solo stars after years of domination by Eraserheads, Rivermaya and Parokya ni Edgar.
And who can forget that phase when Regine seemigly took it upon herself to discover new talents by accepting hosting chores in talent searches such as “Pinoy Pop Superstar”?
“Sarap Diva” airs every Saturday at 10:45 a.m. right before “Eat Bulaga” on GMA-7.
source: mb.com.ph
