Amazing grace gary valenciano biography

ap (IPA: /ˌæpəldi
ˈæp/), is a Filipino-American rapper, singer and record producer best known as a member of the hip hop
group Black Eyed Peas.

Allan Pineda Lindo was born in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. His African-American
father, an airman stationed at Clark Air Base, left the family shortly after his birth; his Filipino
mother, Cristina Pineda, raised him and his six younger siblings as a single mother. As a child,
Pineda would make an hour-long jeepney trip to and from his school and helped his family
subsist by farming sweet potatoes, corn, sugar cane, and rice. The Pearl S. Buck Foundation, an
organization that finds healthier living environments for young abandoned or orphaned
American children, matched him with a sponsor named Joe Ben Hudgens, a lawyer, through a
dollar-a-day program.

He initially came to the United States at the age of 14 for treatment for nystagmus, an
involuntary movement of the eyes. After a trip to Disneyland, Pineda expressed his interest in
staying in the United States. It would take another three years for Hudgens to officially adopt
him, but at fourteen he moved permanently to live with them.[1]

In Los Angeles, Pineda attended John Marshall High School, where he met and befriended
William Adams (stage name will.i.am), the nephew of Hudgens' roommate.[1][2] Pineda's early
musical influences were Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, The Beatles, A Tribe Called Quest, De La
Soul, Leaders of the New School and the Filipino rock/folk group Asin. Pineda was introduced
to hip hop by break dancing. "I would take the jeepney all the way to Angeles City, and that's
how I got introduced to break dancing," he said. "I would see kids at the corner break-dancing
and I'm like, 'I wanna do that.'" Pineda revealed to People Magazine in 2011 that he is legally
blind in both of his eyes, sufferi

Season of television series

The second season of The Voice Kids aired on ABS-CBN from June 6 to August 30, 2015, replacing the first season of Your Face Sounds Familiar, though it premiered on the same weekend as the aforementioned show's finale, and was replaced by the second season of Your Face Sound Familiar. Lea Salonga, Bamboo Mañalac and Sarah Geronimo returned to the show as coaches.Luis Manzano also returned as host, accompanied by Robi Domingo and Yeng Constantino as the show's backstage and media hosts.

Elha Mae Nympha of Kamp Kawayan was named as the season's winner at the season finale aired on August 30, 2015. Her victory marks Bamboo Manalac's first win as a coach.

Developments

After the finale of the first season of The Voice of the Philippines, it was announced that The Voice Kids will have a second season. This was also confirmed by Salonga.

Aster Amoyo in Pilipino Star Ngayon wrote that the show will end on August 30, 2015—though there wasn't any definite premiere date for the show. In May 2015, the show was revealed to air on June 6, 2015, replacing the timeslot of the first season of Your Face Sounds Familiar. Coincidentally, the aforementioned show's Grand Showdown was aired on the same weekend as the premiere of The Voice Kids' second season.

Coaches and hosts

Lea Salonga confirmed on Twitter and in Aquino & Abunda Tonight that she will be returning for the second season; Bamboo Mañalac and Sarah Geronimo were also confirmed to return to the show.Luis Manzano also returned as host.Alex Gonzaga did not return as host and instead was replaced by Robi Domingo and Yeng Constantino.

Auditions

The ages of the auditionees were reduced to 7–13 year

Prompt 2 (Emotions) Make a list of the top five fears in your life. Write a character who is forced to confront one of those fears.

Changes

“Growing old is manditory, growing up is optional” - Chili Davis

The sound of birds chirping greet the day, the light of the sky shine down today, and yet, He lays there in his bed, wishing he never woke up. The sun kisses a boy in bed good morning, yet he rejects it by hiding under the sheets, not wanting to get up. He sighs as he realizes what today is and says,

“Damn it… why’d I wake up”

He gets out of bed with a disappointing mood and makes his way to the living room. As he walks, he notices the boxes filled with things and picture frames, he picks up a frame and sees a photo of a group of people with him, he stares at it with a meaningful look and a light giggles and says,

“Hays, I wish we had more time, highschool passed by too fast”

As he stared at the picture of him and his closest friends, he starts to reminisce the time he spent with the people that he grew up with. Memories start to strike his mind as he notices the other picture frames filled with photos of the past. Voices filled his head, a flashback to what he had before, he puts down the frame, and pushes himself against the wall and sits down.

“Why’d it go by so fast… I need a little more time, just a little more… before all this responsibility fill my everyday…”

As he was about to breakdown with tears falling, a sudden knock on the door came to interrupt. He wipes his teary eyes and gets up to open the door from the constant knocking.

“Coming!” He yelled as a reply to the knocking

He opens the door and he sees his bestfriend. She asks

“Huh, are you okay? Were you crying? Why aren’t you ready yet?” She asks.

“Aha, yeah, sorry I just woke up, come in.” He says with a sad chuckle as he offers her to come in.

“Woah, you’re really packed huh?” She asks as she sees all the boxes and things gathered ready to go.

“Yeah, I guess.” He

Filipino actor, comedian and singer-songwriter (born 1967)

Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013) and a host and main performer of SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.

Early career

Alcasid is a former batch member of the all-male singing group Kundirana batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted.

His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was Feel Na Feel released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Alcasid made his VIVA films debut movie, Pitong Gamol.

Television career

Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of a comedy show named Small Brothers on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's Mana Mana (1991–92), ABC's Tropang Trumpo (from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network's Bubble Gang (1995–2013), QTV's Ay, Robot! (2005–07), and a sitcom Show Me Da Manny (2010–11) and Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (2025-present).

He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's Game Na Game Na! in 1995, IBC 13's Fastbreak, a former basketball game show in 1999, the Philippine version of Family Feud on ABC-5 in 2001 and Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition on GMA. He was a host on SOP Rules. He got his big break in Hanggang Kailan, his first drama sho