Jed vs Sarah G with concerts on same day

MANILA -- Jed Madela's upcoming concert is scheduled on the same day as Sarah Geronimo's show, but the former sees nothing wrong with it. Madela will hold his 10th anniversary concert titled "X" on November 15 at the PICC Plenary Hall. On the same night, Geronimo will stage a 10th year concert billed as "Perfect 10" at the Araneta Coliseum. Reacting to this, Madela said: "Okay lang naman kasi sold out na. At first, siyempre, I was really surprised kasi what I knew all along na she will have her concert on November 22 or something. I said 'okay, November 15, okay na tayo doon.' Then to my surprise, biglang 15 na rin siya." "But you know, iba naman 'yung crowd ni Sarah at iba naman 'yung crowd ko. And Araneta is really far from PICC. At first, nakakatakot kasi siyempre Sarah Geronimo, Pop Princess. Pero as I said, it's a different crowd," he added. Madela said he is just happy to have survived 10 years in the local music industry. When asked if he considers his first decade as a professional singer "perfect," he said: "In my ten years, it’s not perfect, there has been highs and lows in the industry. Ang dami ring humindi sa akin, hindi tumanggap sa akin sa circle nila. On the other hand, what makes it perfect is learning from those things that I’ve experienced in the past. Looking back, it’s close to perfect." "I was lucky enough to be surrounded by a handful of people who believe so much in me na kahit sinasabi ko na I will give up, nandiyan sila to push me. They were my strength behind my temporary weakness," he added. Sexual preference Meanwhile, Madela faced the same issue regarding his sexual orientation. "'Yung mga ganyang issue, for anybody who steps into the world of showbiz, there are always questions about sexual preference, family background, 'yung upbringing. Lahat pakikialaman. And you can’t say one thing to put a period to it, kasi kahit anong sabihin mo, mayroon at mayroon pa rin silang sasabihin," he said. He said that with his ten years in the industry, he learned when to speak up or be silent about a certain issue. "I’ve learned from the past ten years in this business how to go with the flow and let everybody talk, let everybody speak their mind. Hindi ko na kokontrahin, kung anong gusto niyong sabihin, kung anong gusto niyong isipin, bahala na kayo. As long as I’m doing my job well, as long as I’m making people enjoy through my voice and performances, that’s what matters." While he is currently single, Madela said it doesn't mean that he has never entered into a relationship. "I make it a point to separate my private life from work. I really treasure my privacy. During the ten years, hindi naman ako naging single lang, I just managed to keep it private. Someone who can understand the business I am in. Hindi madali kasi 'yung sa schedule namin, hindi fixed. So, someone who understands my job, somebody who can make me laugh and somebody who can take care of me," he shared.

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Jed Madela eyes international album

Kapamilya singer in WCOPA Hall of Fame MANILA, Philippines -- Kapamilya singer Jed Madela is hoping to release an album internationally in the near future. Days before his induction into the Hall of Fame of the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) on July 19, the 32-year-old actor said he is hoping to follow up his latest recognition with a a new record or even an acting performance for an international audience. "[Gusto ko] iri-release siya all over the world or major countries. Pinaka dream ko din siguro is being onstage in theater production, probably Broadway, but then as long as may opportunity na dadating, tingnan natin," he told ABS-CBN News shortly before his departure for the United States early this week. Madela is currently in Los Angeles to attend the formal ceremony wherein he will be awarded the highest honor given by the WCOPA. In 2005, Madela became the first Filipino to win as grand champion in the WCOPA, besting 3,000 other international contestants. Previous WCOPA Hall of Fame inductees and recipients of the organization's Achievement Award include Minnelli; Daniel Marmarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil; and American singer Dionne Warwick. Madela is the first contestant in the WCOPA to also receive its Achievement Award. "First major award talaga. Kumbaga isang malaking recognition na matatanggap ko sa buong buhay ko. Hindi lang local kundi international. Forever na 'to eh, nakaukit na pangalan ko sa world championships," he said. Pinoy pride Madela, who has since released seven albums, said he is particularly proud to once again bring honor the country with his latest achievement. "Kasi unang-una palang nung 2005 nung sumali ako do'n, kumbaga literal na ini-itsapwera tayo do'n. Hindi nila kilala yung Pilipinas. It was the first time na sumali 'yung Pinoy. "I want everybody in the world to know that Filipinos are one great bunch of talented people -- mapa-kanta, sayaw, acting, lahat-lahat siguro. Hindi sa nagmamayabang ako, but I think Filipinos are an all-around race. Name it, kayang gawin ng Pinoy," he said. This time around, Madela will be joined by several other Filipino delegates to the WCOPA. ABS-CBN child star Chacha Cañete is among the Philippines' representatives to the competition, which will be held until July 21. The eight-year-old will compete as a solo vocalist in five different categories -- Broadway, Pop, Gospel/Inspirational, Open and Original. "Buong Team Philippines, 35 ata 'yung delegates natin," Madela said. "Sobrang excited ako. Personally I saw auditions. Sobra akong excited kasi im sure 'di tayo mawawalan ng pwesto dun."

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Jed Madela offers 'new sound' in all-original album

MANILA -- Jed Madela isn't quite Jed Madela in his new album "All Original." Known as a power balladeer, the 32-year-old singer is exploring new music in his seventh album released by Star Records in March. "It's a new sound for me, it's a new feel for Jed Madela. When you listen to Jed Madela, track 1 pa lang, iisipin mo, 'Si Jed ba 'to?' But in a good way," the singer told ABS-CBN News after a press conference held Friday for his new record. He added: "It's one album that I'm really proud of. Ten songs, but these ten songs, each song can stand on its own." Madela, who rose to fame when he won the 2005 World Championship of the Performing Arts (WCOPA), credited his collaborators on the album for "bringing out" a new side to his music. "Of course, this album was really spearheaded by my producer, Jonathan Manalo. Sobrang galing niya. May mga bagay na hindi ko ma-imagine na kaya ko palang gawin sa pagre-record, nailabas niya sa album na 'to," he said. "Of course, I'm very fortunate to have worked with some of the country's top composers," he said. In "All Original," Madela offers all-new tracks, penned by some of the country's most in-demand composers, including Soc Villanueva, Jonathan Manalo, Garlic Garcia, Genevieve De Vera, Raizo Chabeldin, Francis Salazar, Christian Martinez, Wilson John Escaner, Jimmy Antiporda, Jungee Marcelo and Trina Belamide. "Finally the album's here. Sobrang saya ako sa kinalabasan ng album na 'to," Madela said. In July, Madela will also become the first Filipino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the WCOPA. He is the first contestant in the WCOPA to also receive its Achievement Award. According to Madela, previous WCOPA Hall of Fame inductees and recipients of the organization's Achievement Award include renowned actress-singer Liza Minnelli; Daniel Marmarre, president and CEO of Cirque du Soleil; and American singer Dionne Warwick. Madela is set to personally receive his award in Los Angeles at the 17th annual WCOPA, where he will also perform as a guest singer.

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Jed Madela is proud to be included in the WCOPA Hall of Fame

Another major accomplishment by Jed Madela done because he chose to belong in the Hall of Fame World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) this coming July, 2013 in Hollywood. " In July we're going back to Hollywood. In -invite me again not to grace the 17th World Championships of the Performing Arts, "beginning with Jed when he interviewed. " In the 'no one knows, I am dun join Nung 2005. Dun I joined and won . "It was Jed was the first Filipino who won as grand champion world title in WCOPA. "And this year, They invited me to Receive an award. They're giving me a Hall of Fame Award in (WCOPA) and ' those who give them the award here is' those people who made ​​a big impact in the industry where they're in, "proud announcement of the singer. The undeniable great honor because Jed's bring home among the same recognition given Hollywood icons such as singer-actress Liza Minnelli, the singer Jennifer Holiday and the action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger. This raw humbling experience for Jed. Called him in December and said before he allegedly thought he just binibiro. " It's like I'm terrified because first, first entered my mind that I lost love, at least my name etched d'yan ... forever be, "Jed's happy news. " 're gone I'm in the industry ... it depends ... we do not know ... at least I andyan that name . It will forever be in the book and 'yun' yung I first thought . " Isasabay well as induction with Jed in WCOPA competition this year where there were representatives said the country's prestigious competition. " Relatively large "those teams Philippines this year to go to the World Championships. So aside from that award, excited me the team because we have the quantity robust this year, "he arms with confidence. The singer was the first Filipinos put in the Hall of Fame WCOPA. "I think I'm the first Filipino, but I'm not sure if I'm the youngest. I'm the first Filipino to be the first contestant of the World Championship to in -induct them do'n. He continued, "Usually this being induct they do those veterans, those who were icons that . So I'm hyper They honored that even remembered me ... that I nominated just, then choose as part of the Hall of Fame. " Thanks foregoing also said Jed's done his upcoming album all the original content. "It's called Jed Madela: All Originals. First album with Star Records and I'm so happy [because I] finally I get to sing all original brand new songs. " Also try a different genre of music Jed in His new album. Jed was met with singing ballads and high notes. " All the songs have potential to be single. It's a new sound for me. 're saying Jed Madela 's first enters the human mind , ballad tsaka birit , "he said. In the new album he said he will show well as Filipino composers to create classic songs, R & B, and upbeat but Pinoy brand.

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Jed first Filipino in LA fest’s hall of fame

Jed Madela will fly to Los Angeles, California, in July to attend the 2013 World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) as a hall of fame inductee, joining the ranks of past honorees such as Dolly Parton, Liza Minnelli and Dionne Warwick. “I received the letter from WCOPA late November or early December, and I had goose bumps reading it. I am the first Filipino and former contestant to make it to the hall of fame; it is a huge honor for me,” Jed told the Inquirer. “I’ll be inducted on July 19.” The 32-year-old balladeer joined the annual international talent competition in 2005, and was declared Grand Champion Performer of the World after reaping gold medals in six categories: Pop-Male, Broadway-Male, Original Song-Male, Gospel-Male, Pop Duet and Broadway Duet. When his family and friends heard this latest news, Jed said, they teased him about “being really famous now.” But he still sees himself as “that young provinciano (he’s from Iloilo) just starting to feel my way into the music biz.” While some critics may point out that WCOPA isn’t the most prestigious of global talent competitions, Jed couldn’t care less. “It’s big for me—a very big deal,” he said.

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