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ASAP kicks off September with a bang

Carmellie Ocampo

<p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a> began September with an electrifying start, as hosts Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Edward Barber, and Maymay Entrata welcomed the new month with a burst of energy. Their excitement was contagious, setting the tone for what was to be a chill yet joyous episode of the iconic All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party.</p><p>The show opened with a powerful video introduction, reminding everyone how <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a> has always been there to celebrate every victory, face any challenge, and triumph together as one family. The stage was set, and the excitement was palpable as Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, and Martin Nievera took center stage. They performed the classic &quot;Come with Me (Pure Imagination)&quot; alongside the breathtaking moves of the Beast House gymnasts. The performance was made even more special with Belle Mariano joining in, showcasing her gymnastics skills.</p><p>Following this mesmerizing performance, the 2024 World Hip-Hop Dance Championship Megacew Division Gold Medalist, U Peepz, brought the house down with their world-class routine. Clad in stunning red outfits, they were joined by the ever-talented AC Bonifacio and Gela Atayde, who added their flair to the mix. Ken San Jose, Jameson Blake, and Jeremy G., made appearances, turning the stage into a dance haven.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6pB9_1vOv_U" title="ASAP family takes on the &quot;Maybe This Time&quot; dance challenge | ASAP Natin " width="679"></iframe></div><p>The energy didn’t stop there. The trending dance craze, &quot;Maybe This Time,&quot; created by Ralph Xyrel Villaruz, made its way to the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a> stage. Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez, took the lead with her powerhouse vocals, making everyone groove to the beat. The fun continued as Maki performed his latest single, &quot;Namumula.&quot;</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KnUyPt4SlV8" title="Listen to Maki" s="" latest="" single="" ASAP="" Natin="" width="679"></iframe></div><p>Robi then introduced the newest and hottest talented women known as the ASAP Dance Sirens. Loisa Andalio led the pack with a performance of Tyla&#x27;s &quot;Art.&quot; </p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VNaSLmSNsSE" title="Meet ASAP" s="" Dance="" ASAP="" Natin="" width="679"></iframe></div><p>Behind the scenes, IWantASAP online show took viewers on an exclusive journey, featuring AC Bonifacio, Jeremy G, and Emilio Daez. They discussed the brand-new <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a> logo, with AC reflecting on her almost decade-long journey with the show. It always feels like a ‘pasabog’ moment, she shared. Martin Nievera also weighed in, expressing his excitement for the new chapter, saying, &quot;Good things are new things, and new things are always good.&quot;</p><p>The spotlight then shifted back to the stage, where the ASAP Dance Siren Chie Filomeno did a sexy and confident performance of &quot;Sexy Exes&quot; by Tate McRae. Meanwhile, the heartthrobs of <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a>, including Kyle Echarri, Bailey May, and Gary V, kept the energy high with their rendition of &quot;Can’t Stop the Feeling.&quot;</p><p>The competition heated up with the ASAP Champion Face-Off, featuring Marielle Montellano, JM Dela Cerna, Reiven Umali, and Lyka Estrella. Alongside Jed Madela and Jona, they delivered a heartfelt performance of Adele’s &quot;All I Ask&quot; and followed it up with a powerful rendition of &quot;Die with a Smile&quot; by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.</p><p>Adding to the musical feast, Over October performed their hit single &quot;Ikot,&quot; while Anji Salvacion joined the ranks of the ASAP Dance Sirens with a sizzling hot dance number.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NQncWDcazBc" title="The powerhouse cast of " Lavender="" on="" ASAP="" Natin="" width="679"></iframe></div><p>The cast of the highly anticipated teleserye “Lavender Fields” took the stage by storm, with Jodi Sta. Maria, Jericho Rosales, and Janine Gutierrez leading a powerhouse ensemble of Philippine drama icons, including Maricel Soriano, Edu Manzano, Albert Martinez, and Jolina Magdangal. Directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo and Jojo Saguin, the show promises to be a must-watch, with a gripping storyline and stellar performances. Adding to the excitement, the teleserye&#x27;s theme song, &quot;Maskara,&quot; was performed by none other than Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Ogie Alcasid. The rest of the cast members were also present —Kyrstal Mejes, Marc Santiago, Jana Agoncillo, MIguel Vergara, Benj Manalo, Cheena Crab, Thou Reyes, Analain Salvador, Alex Diaz, Eric Nicolas, Kate Alejandrino and Lotlot De Leon.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NQncWDcazBc" title="The powerhouse cast of " Lavender="" on="" ASAP="" Natin="" width="679"></iframe></div><p>The audience was in for another treat as Chloe San Jose, the girlfriend of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, returned to the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a> stage. She wowed everyone with her performance of Camila Cabello’s &quot;Havana,&quot; proving that she’s a star in her own right.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FvDEodkq2mA" title="Chloe San Jose is ASAP" s="" Woman="" of="" the="" Hour="" ASAP="" Natin="" width="679"></iframe></div><p>Kim Chiu also owned the stage with her dance number to &quot;Nasty Girl Remix,&quot; while Kyle Echarri, Grae Fernandez, and Alyanna Angeles shared their &quot;kilig&quot; moments on set, inviting the audience to support “Pamilya Sagrado” in its new time slot—9:30 PM after the airing of the newest Kapamilya teleserye “Lavender Fields.“</p><p>Jericho Rosales took the audience on a romantic journey with his serenade, performing &quot;Makita Kang Muli,&quot; &quot;Hardin,&quot; and &quot;Pusong Ligaw.&quot; He also celebrated his birthday on stage, with a special greeting from Janine Gutierrez.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/49yOdbAM1oQ" title="Jericho Rosales" birthday="" concert="" on="" ASAP="" Natin="" width="679"></iframe></div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="06b9cac5decc13edae3497a22831561a" data-ivs-spid="3001384" data-ivs-vid="3067437"></ivs-player></div><div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>The kilig continued with the New Gen Heartthrobs—Kice, Rob Blackburn, Anthony Meneses, Luke Alford, and Kobie Brown—serenading the crowd with &quot;Misteryo,&quot; making hearts flutter all around.</p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="06b9cac5decc13edae3497a22831561a" data-ivs-spid="3001384" data-ivs-vid="3067399"></ivs-player></div><div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>In a touching tribute, Martin Nievera performed &quot;She’s Always a Woman&quot; in honor of Mother Lily Monteverde, a beloved figure who has inspired and helped many in the entertainment industry.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qCgs1xVY7AE" title="ASAP" s="" tribute="" to="" Mother="" Lily="" Monteverde="" ASAP="" Natin="" width="679"></iframe></div><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a> closed the show on a high note with a powerful medley of Celine Dion’s hits, performed by Gary V, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid during the Greatest Showdown. As the show drew to a close, the entire ASAP family came together to sing &quot;Christmas in Our Hearts,&quot; officially welcoming the Ber months and filling the air with holiday cheer.</p><p>September has only just begun, but <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank"><u><strong>ASAP</strong></u></a> has already set the bar high with a show full of talent, energy, and celebration—proving once again why it remains the nation’s favorite multi-awarded Sunday musical variety show on Philippine television.</p>

 ASAP kicked off September with a high-energy celebration, featuring stellar performances from iconic artists and rising stars.