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Jude Cartalaba

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:883px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761535812046DSC_5790 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Like the mythical bird she’s often compared to, Asia’s Phoenix is set to rise once again. </p><p>On Tuesday, October 28, Morissette is ready to set the Araneta Coliseum stage on fire with &quot;Ember,&quot; a fiery celebration of her 15-year journey through triumphs, trials, and the music that continues to set her soul ablaze.</p><p>Her concert promises to be a celebration and a commitment to keep her flame burning for years to come. It is<span style="background-color:transparent"> designed not only to showcase her vocal brilliance but to reflect on a journey that has inspired millions.</span></p><p>&quot;Ember,&quot; which she is also producing, will be her first major solo concert at Araneta since 2018, and it will be an unforgettable night. With Troy Laureta directing the music, the performance is set to combine powerful arrangements with deeply personal storytelling.</p><p>She hinted at a setlist that spans her 15-year career — songs that, for the first time, will come together in one breathtaking show. Some may never be performed again in a major concert, making &quot;Ember&quot; a rare chance to experience her story in its fullest form. </p><p>Fans can also expect surprises, with the possibility of special guests joining Morissette on stage to mark the milestone.</p><p>Adding to the excitement, indie-folk favorites The Ridleys, known for their heartfelt storytelling and devoted following, will open the night. Their presence creates a rare moment where two generations of Filipino musicians share one stage in celebration of artistry and legacy.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Theater comeback?</strong></div><p>But did you know that Morissette was offered to play Rachel Marron in the local production of &quot;The Bodyguard The Musical&quot;? This was back in 2020 before the pandemic hit.</p><p>Morissette clarified that she didn’t decline to do the project, which had just finished its run with Filipina West End star Christine Allado in the lead.</p><p>“Maybe they had gotten the idea that I declined, but also, there was already a lot of stuff going on with me this year,&quot; she explained. “Perhaps when the inquiry came in early this year, I was already in the middle of promoting the Manila International Film Festival entry (her first feature film), &#x27;Song of the Fireflies.&#x27; And I was also doing a lot of traveling.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761522371938331ea7d7-0c55-4755-864c-e345de5d5013.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Handout</span></span></span>In the movie about the famed Loboc Children&#x27;s Choir, she showcased her dramatic range alongside her signature vocals. </div><p>Morissette has done two musicals in the past. First, with Repertory Philippines’ &quot;Camp Rock: The Musical&quot; back in 2012, and &quot;Chuva Choo Choo, the Mr. Kupido Musicale&quot; in 2015 with Joanna Ampil and featuring the songs of Vehnee Saturno. These experiences taught her just how much time, discipline, and energy it takes to bring a show to life.</p><p>“It takes time, discipline, and energy. I really wanted to do the show. Things didn’t just align,&quot; she said.</p><p>Moissette said she is still keen on doing musicals.</p><p>“I am one of the many fans of &#x27;Wicked.&#x27; I think one of the songs that I always sing, &#x27;Defying Gravity,&#x27; which I have sung many times, it has defined my career, too. Many artists covered the song — I am grateful that many have appreciated my version,&quot; she said. “If given the chance in the future, it would really be sick to do Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.”</p><p>Tickets for &quot;Ember&quot; are available via Ticketnet. </p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/76zHF8r__KM?&amp;pp=0gcJCQYKAYcqIYzvautoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b6Z_iJRmFBE?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Like the mythical bird she’s often compared to, Asia’s Phoenix is set to rise once again.</p>

Like the mythical bird she’s often compared to, Asia’s Phoenix is set to rise once again.

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Morissette vows to bring the fire back to Araneta with ‘Ember’

Jude Cartalaba

Published Oct 27, 2025 11:58 AM PHT

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Updated Oct 27, 2025 01:21 PM PHT

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