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Gary Valenciano on retirement rumors: ‘Hindi ako magre-retire’

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Stephanie Rose Manhit

“Gusto ko lang i-clarify na hindi ako magre-retire,” Gary Valenciano announced on the first day of his Pure Energy: One More Time concert held on December 20, 2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. “Hinding-hindi mangyayari ‘yun.”Speculations about his retirement arose after his concert last April 2024 held at the Mall of Asia Arena, dubbed Pure Energy: One Last Time. It was supposedly the grand finale of his solo concert journey. To his fans’ delight, a repeat of it came soon after with a two-day concert scheduled for December 20 and 22 of the same year. During the first day of the concert, Gary shared how important the concert was for him. “This concert is perhaps the most special one for me,” said Gary, as it marked his 40th year in the industry. It is also a full circle moment for him, since Araneta Coliseum was also the venue of his first major solo concert. Staying strong in such a competitive industry is a major feat. At 60 years old and with four decades worth of singing, dancing, acting, and hosting already under his belt, Gary V still managed to fill the Big Dome with his fans. Patron, Lower Box A, Lower Box B, and Upper Box sections for both concert dates were completely sold out, with just a handful of tickets left for the remaining sections. “Marami akong natanggap na mga direct messages sa Instagram especially from people who came home for Christmas this year. At ang ilan sa inyo ay binigay bilang Christmas gift ang ticket para sa concert na &#x27;to,” he shared. “There are so many of you here,” he commented, after a show of hands revealed that quite a number of people in the audience flew in from abroad to watch his concert. “This is great!”Prior to the concert, his children Kiana V and Gab Valenciano, shared their thoughts about it in an interview. The two were slated to perform during the concert. Paolo Valenciano, also Gary’s son, was busy working behind the scenes as the concert’s director. “I think it’s going to be extra emotional,” predicted Gab. He explained how they grew up watching their dad perform. “The idea of it being the last… I feel like it’s gonna be very memorable. It’s gonna be bittersweet, but we’re going to give it our all. As always.”In a twist of fate, the concert did turn out bittersweet as Gary had an unexpected medical issue that forced him to cut his concert short.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/20/gary-v-s-pure-energy-one-more-time-concert-cut-short-due-to-medical-condition-0310">READ: Gary V’s ‘Pure Energy: One More Time’ cut short due to medical condition</a></div>Nevertheless, he still gave it his all and made it to 9 songs before he had to leave for the hospital. Gary stepped off the stage to a standing ovation from an appreciative audience who fully supported the fact that he had to prioritize his health. Gary is scheduled to have Day 2 of Pure Energy: One More Time on Sunday, December 22.

Gary Valenciano debunks rumors of his retirement from the industry during the first day of his ‘Pure Energy: One More Time’ concert.

Gary Valenciano debunks rumors of his retirement from the industry during the first day of his ‘Pure Energy: One More Time’ concert.

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Gary Valenciano on retirement rumors: ‘Hindi ako magre-retire’

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Published Dec 21, 2024 08:57 AM PHT

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