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Sparkle stars Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali, Barbie Forteza, and David Licauco reveal travel habits

Published Mar 18, 2024 02:40 pm

At A Glance

  • One of Sparkle's biggest offerings this 2024,  "Sparkle Goes to Canada,"  is the Artist Center's first-ever back-to-back show in the land of the maple leaf. 
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Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali, director Johnny Manahan, Rayver Cruz, Julie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, and David Licauco (Images courtesy of Nice Print Photography)

Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose and “Asawa ng Asawa Ko” star Rayver Cruz; Philippine TV’s New Action Hero Ruru Madrid and Kapuso Prime Gem Bianca Umali; and Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza and Pambansang Ginoo David Licauco, are set to thrill fans as they embark on a world tour in Canada in April.

During a recent media conference to announce the show "Sparkle Goes to Canada" at GMA Studios, the three lovely pairs expressed excitement about staging the two concerts in Canada.

"This is the first time na magkakasama kami sa Sparkle Tour. Lilipad po kami ng Canada and we're excited to meet our fellow Kapuso and global Pinoys there," said Julie Anne.

Rayver said: "Pinaghandaan po namin itong Sparkle Tour namin. Hopefully, makapasyal din kami (sa Canada) during break para makagawa rin kami for content (sa social media)."

It's been a while since Julie Anne and Rayver will hold a show in Canada. In August 2023, the Kapuso sweethearts attended the Taste of Manila gathering in Toronto.

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Ruru, Bianca, Rayver, Julie Anne, Barbie, and David

"We had a great time. There were half a million people sa street na yun and first time namin maka-experience ng ganung crowd. Sobrang saya at nag-e-enjoy sila sa panonood. Ang daming Kapuso fans doon sa we're looking forward for this trip," said Julie Anne.

"Super excited na makabalik kami sa Canada uli. Sobrang sarap makasama ang mga global Pinoy doon. Kapag may show ka sa abroad, para na rin bonding yun with Kapuso fans," Rayver also said. 

Bianca shared what the fans can expect during the concert.

"Please join us for a night of entertainment, fun, singing, and dancing. Meron rin tayong games," she said.

Ruru added: "This is the first time na pupunta kami ng Canada ni Bianca. Parang pahinga na rin namin ito from taping. Bukod doon makakapagpasaya pa tayo ng mga Kapuso sa Canada."

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Johnny Manahan

Johnny Manahan, also known as Mr. M, said he's looking forward to with the Kapuso loveteams.

"I'm looking forward to working with the three pairs. We plan to increase the presence of these artists, so we're also planning to go to the US and Dubai," Mr. M said.

Travel habits

The Sparkle stars also revealed their travel habits to each other, during the media conference.

Ruru: "Si Bianca kung mag-alaga sa akin parang girlfriend/mom. Siya nag iimpake ng mga gamit ko. Kabado ako kapag nasa ibang bansa kami so si Bianca ang nagpapa-kalma sa akin. 

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Ruru and Bianca

"Sinasabi niya na okay lang and enjoy the moment. Let's cherish these moments dahil ito yung babalik balikan natin in the future at ito ang maikukwento natin sa ating mga magiging anak or apo. Doon din naman tayo papunta. Kaya grateful ako kay Bianca."

Bianca: "Sa lahat ng mga travels namin ni Ruru, pati na rin sa dynamics namin sa relationship, ako yung utak siya ang puso. Everytime we travel, ako yung navigator at ako na rin ang bahala sa itinerary, pati sa budgeting. Pero, when it comes to communicating with people, we ask for directions or need information, and that's when Ruru comes in. 

"Whenever I get so stressed, Ruru makes me realize I should not think so much. Ito lang 'yan. Pakiramdaman lang natin. Ganun lang ang dynamics namin. So every time we travel sobrang grateful ko rin kasi if hindi ko siya kasama, malamang hindi ako magsasalita. Baka wala akong ma-achieve. I'm so shy. Yun ang role niya...ganun ang dynamics namin."

Julie Anne: "Ang na-discover ko kay Rayver, he's very spontaneous. Halimbawa may itinerary kami, sige, kung ano na lang. Kung hindi naman kaya, dito tayo pupunta. He's also generous. He always leads the way.

Rayver: "Si Jules naman kapag nasa abroad kami like may shows, medyo lugi ako kasi malakas din siya kumain. Hindi nga lang halata. Mahilig din ako kumain. Siya ang madalas umorder pero tikim lang siya at ako rin ang uubos. Expected ko na yun ako ang uubos ng order namin."

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Rayver and Julie Anne

Barbie: "Window siya, aisle ako (sa airplane).Yan ang discovery ko. Hindi kasi natin siya puwedeng abalahin pagtulog. So madaling pumunta sa CR kapag ako ang nasa aisle. Kapag nakakuha na siya ng tulog, hindi puwedeng gisingin. 

"Pag touchdown nag uusap kami kung sino ang mag C-CR. Take turns. Parang strategy. Kapag nasa lugar na kami, madali akong mataranta kapag hindi naaayon sa itinerary or naliligaw ako. Mas kalmado siya at yun naman ang nakakatulong sa akin. Nakakarating naman kami sa paroroonan," she said.

David: "Si Barbie mahilig kumain pero hindi ko alam kung saan niya nilalagay (ang pagkain) kasi ang payat niya. She's a very good influence. I appreciate her kasi tulad ng sinabi niya kanina, hindi ako ganun ka-close sa group pero she makes sure na kasama ako sa usapan."

'Sparkle Goes to Canada'

One of Sparkle's biggest offerings this 2024,  “Sparkle Goes to Canada,”  is the Artist Center’s first-ever back-to-back show in the land of the maple leaf. 

Sparkle is mounting two shows for its fans and supporters abroad. The first show will be on April 5, 2024, at the Southview Alliance Church in Calgary. The second show will be on April 7, 2024, at the Toronto Pavilion in Toronto.

Avid fans and supporters of Julie and Rayver, Bianca and Ruru, and David and Barbie can look forward to stellar production numbers from the stars, one that they can only witness on the Canada tour. 

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 Barbie and David

Barbie and David are expected to bring the kilig to Canada and show everyone what the fuss with them is all about. Barbie and David are also set to star in the upcoming GMA Primetime Show “Pulang Araw” so watch out for the surprises of these two.

Ruru and Bianca Umali, on the other hand, are ready to take center stage and give viewers showstopper numbers they’ve never seen before. 

Julie Anne and Rayver are ready to bring good vibes through perfectly blended numbers befitting the international stage. 

Boobay is ready to bring laughter and joy as she joins Sparkle’s Best at the highly-anticipated Sparkle Goes to Canada Show. 

Sparkle Goes to Canada is produced by Sparkle GMA Artist Center and Berce Enterprises, together with GMA Pinoy TV. For tickets, please contact Vangie Fons at 587 834 1820, Beth Malcolm at 416 731 4772, and Candace David at 416 825 5750. 

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