LOOK: Christian Bautista reunites with friends in 'The Way You Look At Me' concert
Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista is celebrating his 20th anniversary in the music industry.
In 2003, he gained popularity after appearing in a reality singing competition. He released the single "The Way You Look at Me" in 2004 from his self-titled album.
Since then, Christian became an icon for OPM, releasing records such as "Christian Bautista", "Completely", "Captured", "Romance Revisited", "X-Plus", "Soundtrack", and "Kapit". He has also appeared in theater productions such as 'The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe', 'Joseph The Dreamer', 'West Side Story', 'Rama Hari', 'Cinderella', and 'Ghost: The Musical'.
In 2023, Christian makes a full circle and visits his humble beginnings in music with the presence of his good friends from the industry. Joined by The Manila Symphony Orchestra, Aicelle Santos, Julie Anne San Jose, Morisette Amon, Erik Santos, and Sam Concepcion, Christian recalls his highlights in the past 20 years.
The Way You Look at Me
Titled "The Way You Look at Me," the "serenade concert" was held at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati on January 28.
Asia's Romantic Balladeer
Christian humbly explained that he's more of a Southeast Asian Romantic Balladeer, but to simplify the monicker, he is referred to as Asia's Romantic Balladeer.
Aicelle Santos
One of his good friends in theater and music, international singer Aicelle Santos was one of Christian's special guests.
Julie Anne San Jose
Julie Anne San Jose regards Christian as one of her mentors who shares a lot of wisdom.
"Pag-ibig Na Kaya"
Christian and Julie Anne sang "Pag-ibig Na Kaya," a track he sang with Rachelle Ann Go.
Erik Santos
Christian and Erik Santos first met during their singing competition days in 2003.
The two got sentimental as they recalled their journey in the industry.
Backstage
Christian Bautista with The Company, Aicelle Santos, Morisette Amon, Erik Santos, and Sam Concepcion
