Katy Perry includes Taal Volcano in new music video

Shashaying while singing around waterfalls and other natural wonders in her latest music video, Katy Perry suddenly gazes in awe at a sight familiar to Filipinos and many foreign tourists.

Taal Lake with its famous active volcano makes a spectacular cameo in the American star's new video of her song "Roar."
 

In the video, Perry is seen looking at the crater surrounded by its scenic lake from the Tagaytay ridge.
 

“Yes, [it is] a picture of the Philippines in what is obviously paradise. I am very happy,” said a beaming Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez last Saturday.

 

The Tourism chief noted that Perry must have been blown away by the sight when she visited the country in 2012. The American singer/songwriter performed to a packed arena in Pasay on January 22 of that year.
 

“It’s no secret that when Katy Perry went to the country, she fell in love with Philippines. I would not be surprised if she made the choice [of including Taal in the video] the herself. [But] I do not know that for a fact,” said Jimenez..

 

He added, “We encourage all our friends around the world to feature the Philippines in a good light.” -- KDM/HS, GMA News