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'ASAP XP Australia 2026' brings Kapamilya stars to Sydney

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Darylle Sarmiento

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17845023281241da17d85-94a0-42a9-b7e4-322d5382cfd5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kapamilya artist Darren Espanto</span></span></span></div><p>ABS-CBN&#x27;s long-running variety show is making its highly anticipated return Down Under as Kapamilya artists promise an explosive, world-class celebration for the Filipino community via &quot;ASAP XP Australia 2026.&quot;</p><p>The star-studded event is scheduled to unfold on July 25 at the TikTok Entertainment Centre in Sydney, aiming to bring Filipino pride, music, and entertainment closer to global Kapamilyas.</p><p>According to &quot;The Total Performer&quot; Darren Espanto, audiences can look forward to specially crafted production numbers created exclusively for the Australian audience, including collaborations and themes tailored for local fans.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784502341621500e9693-8e4d-4c4f-ab03-dbd4ae5f0853.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17845023520029f85c4ee-d738-4c82-b9f1-e21bd76d4be0.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kapamilya actress Belle Mariano</span></span></span></div><p>“What makes this different, of course, meron po kaming mga prod numbers na dedicated for the fans in Australia katulad ng mga songs by Australian artists as well. &#x27;Yun po, mga dapat abangan po nila,” the singer shared.</p><p>Host Robi Domingo shares that the concert will reconnect global Filipinos with home through a vibrant mix of singing and dancing.</p><p>&quot;Kami rin, sobrang excited na iparamdam &#x27;yung Pilipinas para sa kanila... They can expect the same love and energy na binigay namin sa kanila noon. And also we are bringing home to our Kapamilyas back in Sydney, Australia,” he added.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17845023708426250428a-8028-4c66-92b3-61c51d516893.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kapamilya host Robi Domingo.</span></span></span></div><p>The sentiment was echoed by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, who both expressed excitement over sharing the milestone with the local community, especially since it marks a first for some members of the cast.</p><p>“Syempre, bringing a piece of home to Australia,&quot; Pangilinan said. &quot;It’s been a while since I’ve been to Australia, so I’m very excited to share this moment with a lot of my friends in the industry, mga co-Kapamilyas natin... a great show, a fun show, an entertaining show, and of course, world-class.”</p><p>“I think it’s been a while na pumunta ang &#x27;ASAP&#x27; in Australia and it’s also my first time in Australia, which is a place that I’ve been looking forward to,&quot; Mariano added. &quot;So siyempre, madaming-madaming pasabog, madaming performances na all of us, even performers, are looking forward to. Lots of love, lots and lots of just fun, and makisayawan kayo sa amin.”</p>

<p>ABS-CBN's long-running variety show is making its highly anticipated return Down Under as Kapamilya artists promise an explosive, world-class celebration for the Filipino community via "ASAP XP Australia 2026."</p>

ABS-CBN's long-running variety show is making its highly anticipated return Down Under as Kapamilya artists promise an explosive, world-class celebration for the Filipino community via "ASAP XP Australia 2026."