THE JABBA AND APL JOIN GARY V IN LOS ANGELES

"America's Best Dance Crew", the Jabbawockeez and Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas will join the Philippines' best male solo performer, Gary Valenciano, for his 25th anniversary concert at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on June 7, 2008.

The best of the Filipino American community are coming together to celebrate Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano's 25th anniversary in showbiz at the new and prestigious Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, located next to the Staples Center.

The Jabbawockeez are best known for their recent victory as "America's Best Dance Crew", on the very popular dance reality TV series on MTV, hosted by American Idol's Randy Jackson. Three of the six members of the Jabbawockeez who appeared on MTV's high rated national TV competition are Filipinos: Rynan Paguio, Phil Tayag and Chris Gatdula. The three will be doing a special guest performance for Gary V's show along with their fellow Jabbawockeez members. Prior to their victory on Randy Jackson's "America's Best Dance Crew", the group also performed and competed on "America's Got Talent." Most popular among the youth, the Jabbawockeez are recognized for their unique style of dance and the marionette masks they wear while performing.

Allan Pineda, best known as Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, a top performing pop/hip-hop quartet worldwide. Apl revolutionized Filipino presence in the American music industry when he composed, performed and included Tagalog in the Black Eyed Peas' albums, such as the popular dance song, "Bebot".

Martin Nievera, a fellow musical performer, and one of Gary V's best friends who moved from the Philippines to America to try out the American music scene in Las Vegas, will also be a special guest at Gary V's anniversary celebrations.

After his concert on June 7 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, Gary V, the Jabbwockeez, and Martin Nievera will perform up north at the Stockton Arena on June 13.

Gary's 25th Anniversary American tour is presented by Alas Cargo, Tribune USA, SM Realtors, Home Sweet Home Improvement Inc., Styleshoppe and State Farm Insurance®. Major Sponsors of the tour are PH Care, Mami King, Philippine Fiesta, Philippine Headlines, My Wedding Expressions, Sheraton and ASAP Live of ABS-CBN and Western Union. Minor Sponsors include Smart Pinoy Load, La Salle Alumni Association, Dr. Maria Ava Vega, DDS, and CH Premier Jewelers. Media and Marketing Sponsors are Balita Media, CarouselPinoy.com, LocalFilipino.com, MyGringos, Fiesta Filipina and Philippine Headlines. B&B Management, All Access Promotions and Kewlit Co Productions are the forces that proudly stand behind Gary's milestone celebrations at the prestigious venues. Gary will perform with sons Paolo and Gabriel together with Jason and Joshua Zamora and Mico Aytona, his band Powerplay and musical director Mon Faustino, and very special guests The Jabbawockeez, Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas and Martin Nievera. For tickets call toll free: 1(888) 937-1998 or log on to www.AllAccessConcerts.com.

THE REBIRTH OF GARY V at 25

There are more than just Gary V's boyish good looks on the cover of his newest album 'Rebirth'. Just released under Universal Records, it is the 25th in a remarkable 25-year career the man known as Mr. Pure Energy celebrates this year.

The agelessness wells from a clarity of purpose that rings like a pure note. While his electrifying live performances dares viewers to remain stuck to their seats or unmoved by the grace of the music he creates, he remains solidly focused on inspiring others to be the better person they never realized they could be.

"I appreciate life more because of your work, and how inspiring it is," wrote Eric Sembrano on the message board of Gary's website (www.garyv.com). Eric, a registered nurse from Los Angeles, California, mused, "How easily we forget that there are other people that have worse problems than ours. Others complain about relationships, some complain about financial hardships, and others are just not satisfied with their lives. In reality, I have patients who can't even scratch their noses; are bedridden and just don't have the quality of life that most people have. I just want to thank you for all the humanitarian work that you've done, you bring so much joy and happiness to everyone and that is the greatest gift that you have."

For his part, Rainier Julius of Cebu confessed, "I always remember your message, 'Sometimes we are hit in the highest peak and the deepest valleys of our life, but don't forget that those valleys are needed to appreciate the great heights of that life.' Dyan ko hinuhugot ang lakas ko pag may problema ako."

Gary's new album, 'Rebirth' explores new depths of the wellspring that sustains him and the audience he has always held in high esteem. It has 15 tracks consisting of interpretations of some of Gary's favorite and most meaningful songs like Mandy Moore's "Only Hope," a Michael English song originally recorded by Lea Salonga called "Mary Did You Know," and his perennial show-stopping version of the classics "Lean on Me" and "Stand by Me" as well as some of the most emotive songs including "He Won't Let Go," and "When I Hear You Call," both instant classics.

"Rebirth is not about trends but rather it hopes to cater to the rhythms and beats, harmonies and melodies played out in real life, filtered by emotions nestled in the human heart," Gary writes in the liner notes.

Even as 'Rebirth' soars with the evocative, it also rips out the beats that make every Gary album jump for joy. In fact, son Gabriel's remix of "Shout for Joy" is both exhilarating and propulsive and gives props to Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Starting Something." The self-penned "Ohhh" is old school funk that has Gary flawlessly scatting midway.

Fittingly, 'Rebirth,' which opens with "Only Hope," ends with a stripped-down acoustic version of the same track.

While fans had a sneak peek of 'Rebirth' while it was still in the works via pod casts on Gary's website, the full album was launched on April 13 on 'ASAP 08,' ABS-CBN's Sunday noontime variety show.

Fans abroad will have their taste of 'Rebirth' as Gary leaves for the first leg of his 2008 World Tour to coincide with his Silver Anniversary. He is scheduled for spectacular shows on June 7, at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles; June 13 at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, and June 15 at the Comcast Arena in Seattle Washington. Gary's 25th Anniversary American tour is made possible by State Farm Insurance, Tribune USA, Alas Cargo, Home Sweet Home Improvement Inc., PH Care, Mami King, SM Realtors, Smart Pinoy and Western Union. B&B Management, All Access Promotions and Kewlit Co Productions are the forces that proudly stand behind Gary's milestone celebrations at the prestigious venues. Gary will perform with sons Paolo and Gabriel together with Jason and Joshua Zamora and Mico Aytona, his band Powerplay and musical director Mon Faustino, and very special guest Martin Nievera. For tickets call toll free: 1(888) 937-1998 or log on to www.AllAccessConcerts.com.

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