LOOK: Mark Bautista, Rita Daniela, and Marika Sasaki to star in APO Hiking Society musical
A musical showcasing the songs of OPM legend, APO Hiking Society, is finally underway. Eto Na! Musical nAPO! will feature Mark Bautista, Rita Daniela, Marika Sasaki under the production of 9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live. Take a sneak peek into their performances to be shown onstage this August 2018.
Eto Na! Musical nAPO!
Mark Bautista, Rita Daniela, and Marika Sasaki are part of the cast of Eto Na! Musical nAPO!, a musical set to bring back the hit songs of the APO Hiking Society in theatrical style.
Mark Bautista
Mark Bautista will be taking on a role inspired by APO Hiking Society member, Danny Javier.
Rita Daniela
Rita Daniela says she's ready to give a tear-jerking version of an APO hit song, “Tuyo Na'ng Damdamin.”
Marika Sasaki
Marika Sasaki says her favorite APO song is “Yakap Sa Dilim,” her audition song for the musical.
APO Hiking Society
The musical group, composed of Danny Javier, Jim Paredes, and Boboy Garrovillo, won millions over with saccharine harmonies, sweet lyrics, and boyish charm during their era.
OPM with a twist
APO Hiking Society are behind hit OPM songs such as “Pare Ko,” “Nakapagtataka,” “Di Na Natuto,” “When I Met You,” and “Panalangin.”
Relatable lyrics
APO Hiking Society member Jim Paredes said their songs are very relatable for Pinoys. “That is why people can relate to them. Lyrics were simple but authentic. We avoided clichés. We used everyday language.”
