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BGYO on performing for Filipinos abroad: ‘Nadadala namin sila sa Pilipinas’

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<p>Filipino boy group BGYO brings their light to every performance abroad, making it extra special for their fellow Filipinos.</p><p>In a special episode of the TFC talk show <em>BRGY</em>, BGYO shared the most rewarding part of seeing their kababayans during their international tours and events.</p><div><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Z8r5h21_XI" title="BGYO Gets Candid in Exclusive Rehearsal &amp; Bonding Session | March 4, 2025 | BRGY S3 Ep 186" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>“For me po, yung nadadala namin sila sa Pilipinas in a way, sense of home, na kapag nandun kami, uy, mga Pilipino yan. Kapag nalaman nilang Filipino artist, yung artist talagang pinupuntahan nila, sumusuporta sila,” BGYO member Akira expressed,</p><p>Their leader, Gelo, expressed his gratitude and humility upon seeing the audience&#x27;s reaction to their music, even if some of the audience members were not very familiar with them.</p><p>“Ako siguro yung pinaka-the best experience ko rin sa ibang bansa with the people there is yung genuine reactions ba nila sa music namin and sa grupo namin. Kasi pagdating doon, wala namang kaming, hindi naman kami kilala doon eh,&quot; Gelo said.</p><p>He added how he sees the audience appreciating them, their performances, and overall music, as well as accepting their artistry.</p><p>“Yung mga ginagawa namin, mga simple promo, mga radio tours, mga, lahat ng mga performance, even with sa MYX (Channel), for example, makikita mo from the stage, humingi di. Yung tipong appreciate nila yung music and yung nakikita nila without any judgment at all,&quot; the Filipino idol shared.</p><p>Since their debut in 2021, BGYO has been very active in performing abroad, having performed at major TFC events, including 1MX Dubai in 2021 and <em>ASAP Natin &#x27;To</em> Las Vegas in 2022.</p><p>In 2023, BGYO was part of 1MX Toronto, sharing the stage with a stellar lineup that included Filipino band Ben&amp;Ben, singer-songwriter Thuy, and R&amp;B and pop artist Justin Park.</p><div><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PpwRaZfPEqE" title="Darla Takes Us to an Inside Look at ASAP Natin ˜To California | August 15, 2024 | BRGY S3 Ep 43" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The Filipino boy group also joined the <em>ASAP Natin &#x27;To event</em> in California in 2023. There, they shared how they prepare for such performances.</p><p>“Dapat kahit masarap yung kain namin dito dapat nasa kondisyon pa rin palagi,” Gelo said in an August 2024 episode of BRGY.</p><p>Aside from their song and dance production numbers, BGYO member JL also shared that they rehearse their spiels and lines during the show to connect better with the audience.</p><p>“Bago rin kami sumalang, mine-make sure namin na okay mga spiels namin lalo na siyempre English-an tayo rito,” JL mentioned.</p><div><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DWUiiPeN3cc" title="BGYO Brings Us to the 39th Annual Friendship Games in California | November 7, 2024 | BRGY S3 Ep 103" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Also in the same year, BGYO showcased Filipino talent and spirit at the 39th Annual Friendship Games in California.</p><p>During the BRGY special episode of the event, the five-member group shared how they maintain their strong rapport even outside of performances.</p><p>&quot;Siyempre iba pa rin talaga yung bonding kapag hindi siya work-related. I mean, pag nagwowork kami, work and play, parang importante na may ganon ka ring bonding sa labas kasi iba talaga yung feeling na wala kang iniisip sa work so that also strengthens the group,&quot; Gelo explained.</p><p>Mikki agreed, explaining that taking time to relax and unwind together is important every now and then: “Saka minsan parang paulit-ulit yung nangyayari so importante yung merong ice breaker.”</p><div><br/></div><p>—By Jemuel Tandoc</p>

<p>Filipino boy group BGYO shares how fulfilling it feels to perform abroad for their fellow Filipinos, bringing them a sense of home.</p>

Filipino boy group BGYO shares how fulfilling it feels to perform abroad for their fellow Filipinos, bringing them a sense of home.