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Nicole Laurel Asensio is first PH-based resident artist at HK's Cafe Carlyle

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748917915050Nicole HK3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Filipino singer Nicole Laurel Asensio, who is no stranger to performing abroad, has added another feather in her cap as she becomes the first Philippine-based resident artist at Cafe Carlyle, Hong Kong. </p><p>Asensio will be the first Philippine-based performer to take an artist residency in the elite Café Carlyle, the live music venue inspired by its namesake in New York City, located in Carlyle &amp; Co., a private members’ club that’s part of the Rosewood Hotel Group, in Hong Kong.</p><p>“Café Carlyle Hong Kong brings an unrivalled line-up of international names and unmatched talent to Hong Kong’s most intimate stage. This June we’re thrilled to introduce our newest resident artist, Nicole Laurel Asensio, for her Café Carlyle debut,”  Café Carlyle announced.</p><p>Asensio will be taking the stage for a series of 16 shows beginning on June 18 until July 12, accompanied by international jazz musicians from different corners of the globe. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748918260398Nicole HK5.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/></div><div><br/></div><p>“The process behind booking this gig is nothing short of a dream come true, pure fate… I don’t have a manager or company backing of any sort for my career, so whenever something like this happens, I really can’t help but get teary eyed and thank the Lord for it because it certainly is His doing. I had planned a short vacation to Hong Kong purely for leisure last February. The very same day I booked my flight, I serendipitously also received a message from my instagram inbox asking if we could arrange a call. Francisco (Ricafort, Director of Music and Artist Curation at the Carlyle HK) mentioned to me over the call that they were flying in artists from different continents for performances at the Cafe Carlyle, he mentioned that &#x27;Why not present a Filipino artist to Cafe Carlyle?&#x27; He then asked me to send in some videos to present… I didn’t expect anything at first but I received some positive news shortly after, just in time to catch the plane to Hong Kong and catch a show at Cafe Carlyle in person,&quot; Asensio said. </p><p>&quot;As soon as I stepped into the place, I could immediately feel the creative energies that filled the rooms, each corner curated to perfection, and the divine sound of the band filled the air, I didn’t even need a cocktail to immediately feel intoxicated. I feel truly blessed to have been able to witness such an abundant and generous performance from their resident then, Sarah Potenza, not only am I already a fan of her voice, she also sings for one of my favourite bands, Post Modern Jukebox. How could it be that fate had it I would somehow get to share the same stage in a few months? I was stunned, mind-blown and thrilled to be inches away from a dream that was unfolding before my eyes and ears. Indeed, the pressure was on, but I take every moment as inspiration,” she added.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748918275920Nicole HK9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Joining Asencio and her band during the residency is Filipino multi-instrumentalist and record producer, her co-writer Gabe Dandan.</p><p>&quot;Every time I have the opportunity to sing in a different country, it gives me joy. I get to make this creative exchange of bringing a piece of my home and heritage with me and at the same time siphoning the soul of the place and infusing it into what inspires my music. I am most honored and excited to share the stage with international musicians of a world class calibre and bring the talented Gabe Dandan with me as a musical co-creator and bridge between the familiar and the artistry yet to be discovered. I have a lot to learn from everyone around me,” she added.</p><p>For her forthcoming musical sojourn, Asensio will take audiences through songs that span the ages as she relives the golden days of jazz infused with a modern soulful groove and a setlist of timeless tunes.</p><p>&quot;A powerhouse entertainer with a unique versatility in both sound and stage presence, Nicole’s a force to be reckoned with. If you’re not already familiar with her? Just you wait. It’s going to be a great residency,&quot; Francisco Ricafort, Cafe Carlyle Hong Kong&#x27;s Director of Music &amp; Artist Curation, said.</p>

<p>Nicole Laurel Asensio will be the first Philippine-based performer to take an artist residency in the elite Café Carlyle, the live music venue located in Carlyle &amp; Co., a private members’ club that’s part of the Rosewood Hotel Group, in Hong Kong.</p>

Nicole Laurel Asensio will be the first Philippine-based performer to take an artist residency in the elite Café Carlyle, the live music venue located in Carlyle & Co., a private members’ club that’s part of the Rosewood Hotel Group, in Hong Kong.

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Nicole Laurel Asensio makes her debut as first PH-based resident artist at HK's Cafe Carlyle

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Published Jun 03, 2025 11:18 AM PHT

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