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EXCLUSIVE: Yeng Constantino reveals which P-pop idols she wants to work with
EXCLUSIVE: Yeng Constantino reveals which P-pop idols she wants to work with
Rhea Manila Santos
Published Oct 26, 2024 08:52 AM PHT

As she gears up for the 10th anniversary celebration for her well loved hit song “Ikaw,” singer and songwriter Yeng Constantino admitted that she really has come a long way 18 years after winning the singing competition Pinoy Dream Academy. The 35-year-old artist said her views on love and life have also evolved differently since being hailed as the first ever “Grand Star Dreamer” in PDA.
As she gears up for the 10th anniversary celebration for her well loved hit song “Ikaw,” singer and songwriter Yeng Constantino admitted that she really has come a long way 18 years after winning the singing competition Pinoy Dream Academy. The 35-year-old artist said her views on love and life have also evolved differently since being hailed as the first ever “Grand Star Dreamer” in PDA.
“Dati iniisip ko pag nag-aaway yung parents ko, ‘Paano kaya ito natatagalan ng magulang ko?’ Kasi grabe mag-away parents ko. Pero yun pala, kapag mahal mo yung tao, kaya ka nga niya kaya i-trigger eh, kasi siya yung person na vulnerable ka with so yung heart mo mas open, so mas madali kang ma-hurt dahil mahal mo yung tao.
“Dati iniisip ko pag nag-aaway yung parents ko, ‘Paano kaya ito natatagalan ng magulang ko?’ Kasi grabe mag-away parents ko. Pero yun pala, kapag mahal mo yung tao, kaya ka nga niya kaya i-trigger eh, kasi siya yung person na vulnerable ka with so yung heart mo mas open, so mas madali kang ma-hurt dahil mahal mo yung tao.
"Pero walang di kayang pag-usapan, walang hindi kayang i-resolba kapag yung lalim ng history mo with the person and you know na maganda rin yung intensyon ng tao sa ‘yo, kaya i-workout. Ganun pala talaga siya,” she told PUSH during her intimate press gathering last October 22 inside the Cornerstone Studio in Quezon City.
"Pero walang di kayang pag-usapan, walang hindi kayang i-resolba kapag yung lalim ng history mo with the person and you know na maganda rin yung intensyon ng tao sa ‘yo, kaya i-workout. Ganun pala talaga siya,” she told PUSH during her intimate press gathering last October 22 inside the Cornerstone Studio in Quezon City.
Sharing her interest in the younger generation of OPM artists, the singer revealed that on top of her list is a member of one of the country’s most popular and well-loved P-pop groups.
Sharing her interest in the younger generation of OPM artists, the singer revealed that on top of her list is a member of one of the country’s most popular and well-loved P-pop groups.
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“Si Pablo (of SB19) ang gusto ko maka-collab. Na-a-astig-an ako sa mga songs na nilalabas niya. Nagkita kami nung BIllboard event. Medyo shy siya eh. Yung solo project na ginawa niya na tungkol sa EDSA? Yung kanta niya na yun yung nagustuhan ko. It’s something that I would want to sing kung may nag-alok ng kanta sa akin. Yung soul ng melodies niya. Si Stell mas ma-chika, ganyan. Nagdaldal kami. Nakakatuwa naman. Pero ang bait nilang lahat. Si Felip lang ata hindi ko nakita that night at saka si Josh,” she shared.
“Si Pablo (of SB19) ang gusto ko maka-collab. Na-a-astig-an ako sa mga songs na nilalabas niya. Nagkita kami nung BIllboard event. Medyo shy siya eh. Yung solo project na ginawa niya na tungkol sa EDSA? Yung kanta niya na yun yung nagustuhan ko. It’s something that I would want to sing kung may nag-alok ng kanta sa akin. Yung soul ng melodies niya. Si Stell mas ma-chika, ganyan. Nagdaldal kami. Nakakatuwa naman. Pero ang bait nilang lahat. Si Felip lang ata hindi ko nakita that night at saka si Josh,” she shared.
Also on Yeng’s wishlist is being able to compose something for Star Music’s P-pop girl group BINI.
Also on Yeng’s wishlist is being able to compose something for Star Music’s P-pop girl group BINI.
“Puwede ako magsulat ng kanta for them. Actually, matagal ko ng gusto. Meron akong pini-peg. Kinausap ko nga si kuya Jonathan (Manalo, head of Star Music) and sinabi ko, ‘kuya Jonathan parang gusto ko magsulat for BINI.’ Pero parang hindi na nangyari kasi parang sunod sunod na yung mga projects nila. So hopefully. Hindi pa naman closed ang door para magkaroon ng opportunity with BINI,” she admitted.
“Puwede ako magsulat ng kanta for them. Actually, matagal ko ng gusto. Meron akong pini-peg. Kinausap ko nga si kuya Jonathan (Manalo, head of Star Music) and sinabi ko, ‘kuya Jonathan parang gusto ko magsulat for BINI.’ Pero parang hindi na nangyari kasi parang sunod sunod na yung mga projects nila. So hopefully. Hindi pa naman closed ang door para magkaroon ng opportunity with BINI,” she admitted.
Another local artist on Yeng’s radar is 2018 Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Janine Berdin.
Another local artist on Yeng’s radar is 2018 Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Janine Berdin.
“Natutuwa din ako talaga kay Janine Berdin. Bukod sa anak namin siya sa Tawag ng Tanghalan, how she reinvented herself. Kasi siyempre di ba, paglabas niya ng Tawag ng Tanghalan medyo naging parang prim and proper ang porma niya. Tapos naibalik niya yung sarili niya sa identity niya and mas napako pa nga now as a singer songwriter, and medyo may mga tattoo tattoo siya. Bilib ako kung paano niya pinapakita ang kanyang musical identity and bravery din sa pag-tackle niya ng mga insecurities niya with her songs. I love it,” she said.
“Natutuwa din ako talaga kay Janine Berdin. Bukod sa anak namin siya sa Tawag ng Tanghalan, how she reinvented herself. Kasi siyempre di ba, paglabas niya ng Tawag ng Tanghalan medyo naging parang prim and proper ang porma niya. Tapos naibalik niya yung sarili niya sa identity niya and mas napako pa nga now as a singer songwriter, and medyo may mga tattoo tattoo siya. Bilib ako kung paano niya pinapakita ang kanyang musical identity and bravery din sa pag-tackle niya ng mga insecurities niya with her songs. I love it,” she said.
Last year, Yeng shared how she considers it a milestone in her career when she finally gained full ownership of her songs after 17 years in the music industry after acquiring her catalog from her former record label, Star Music.
Last year, Yeng shared how she considers it a milestone in her career when she finally gained full ownership of her songs after 17 years in the music industry after acquiring her catalog from her former record label, Star Music.
“17 years na ako sa industry and hindi naman tayo bumabata so parang as I’m getting older ––I think I’ve been like this simula pa naman nung umpisa––I always think about the future. Itong trabaho namin it’s not forever and what do I have to do in the present para masecure ko ang akin retirement pag tanda. Isa lang to sa mga steps na ginagawa ko para mas ma secure 'yung future ko. Eventually I think 'yung songs are an investment as well,” she said.
“17 years na ako sa industry and hindi naman tayo bumabata so parang as I’m getting older ––I think I’ve been like this simula pa naman nung umpisa––I always think about the future. Itong trabaho namin it’s not forever and what do I have to do in the present para masecure ko ang akin retirement pag tanda. Isa lang to sa mga steps na ginagawa ko para mas ma secure 'yung future ko. Eventually I think 'yung songs are an investment as well,” she said.
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