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“CODE NAME: MMG” is the breakout concert of Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Resbak Champion Mark Michael Garcia, now reintroducing himself as MMG. The show will spotlight his vocal versatility, original music, and surprising stage moves—set for August 2 at Samsung Hall, directed by John Prats.

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EXCLUSIVE: MMG Says It's Showtime Tawag Ng Tanghalan Resbak Edition 2019 Was His Time| One Music PH 

“CODE NAME: MMG” is the breakout concert of Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Resbak Champion Mark Michael Garcia, now reintroducing himself as MMG. The show will spotlight his vocal versatility, original music, and surprising stage moves—set for August 2 at Samsung Hall, directed by John Prats and produced by Heavenly Desserts by Chef Jeng, Co-presented by Essentials and District One.

EXCLUSIVE: MMG Says It's Showtime Tawag Ng Tanghalan Resbak Edition 2019 Was His Time| One Music PH 


EXCLUSIVE: MMG Says It's Showtime Tawag Ng Tanghalan Resbak Edition 2019 Was His Time | One Music PH 

<div style="text-align:justify"><strong></strong><strong>“CODE NAME: MMG” is the breakout concert of Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Resbak Champion Mark Michael Garcia, now reintroducing himself as MMG. The show will spotlight his vocal versatility, original music, and surprising stage moves—set for August 2 at Samsung Hall, directed by John Prats and produced by Heavenly Desserts by Chef Jeng, Co-presented by Essentials and District One.</strong></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">“Siguro talagang time ko talaga yun, para sa akin talaga yun. Kahit na gaano kagaling, kung hindi pa talaga panahon mo, hindi talaga panahon mo. Siguro para sa akin talaga yung time na yun,” <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rq15XkxULMAskM4k5XfB8?si=fc61bb95997341d2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>MMG</u></strong> </a>shared to <strong><u>One Music PH</u></strong> in an exclusive interview. </p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong></strong><strong><u>Mark Michael Garcia</u></strong>, known as <strong><u>MMG</u></strong> is an accclaimed Filipino singer recognized for his soulful vocals and dynamic performances. Born in Tawi-Tawi and raised in Bohol, <strong><u>MMG</u></strong> began his music career at the age of 16 and went on to perform in Davao, Manila, Thailand, and Hong Kong.<br/><br/>He gained national recognition as the first-ever Tawag ng Tanghalan All-Star Grand Champion (2019) with his viral performance of <strong><u>“Just Once&quot;</u></strong> amassing over 12 million views online. He has been known as “The Philippines’ R&amp;B Charmer.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Log1PR-xuFE?si=4gw7NMz88zSsqW3d" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">From 2024 to 2025, MMG received several major accolades:</p><p style="text-align:justify">• Gawad Bayaning Pilipino 2025 – Excellence in Vocal Performance and Distinguished Achievement in Music</p><p style="text-align:justify">• Asian Star Quality Awards – Most Outstanding Remarkable Balladeer</p><p style="text-align:justify">• Saludo Excellence Awards 2025 – Best Male Singer of the Year<br/><br/><br/></p><p style="text-align:justify">He continues to captivate audiences with his latest singles:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1kpR1pbWWhE1n8IuBxOW3i?si=de7ed8b4ebe74510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong><u>“It’s Over,”</u></strong></a><strong><u> </u></strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3G6gKAl3W6rKGm97pzRCOU?si=4d25f567ad5b4d65" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>“Ako Pa Ba?”</u></strong> a</a>nd<strong><u> “Tahan Na”</u></strong> while actively performing in over 20 regular bar venues across Metro Manila and nearby provinces with his band, Rhythm and Harmony.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vHChLdlatcc?si=i-5zmSsgRCbO_Bwp" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xtm7iqKYdS4?si=BWrR9CsdOizJe9G7" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">In a rare musical milestone, MMG was granted permission by award-winning composers <strong><u>Jud Friedman</u></strong> (music) and <strong><u>Allan Rich </u></strong>(lyrics) to perform the original breakup version of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3jy4pT618ly09FpqOCxKk2?si=5GVk1_orSd-Gc8SLuFjVtQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>“Run to You” </u></strong></a><strong><u>(Alt. Lyric version).</u></strong> This version—distinct from the romantic rewrite made famous by Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard—was never released publicly and is now being brought to life by MMG on stage. MMG continues to be one of the country’s most celebrated and booked live performers, with a growing digital presence and a markable voice that defines heartfelt Filipino balladry.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uUm3FFKOw9Y?si=b7m1vTeX_CMDvY9F" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>“CODE NAME: MMG” is the breakout concert of Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Resbak Champion Mark Michael Garcia, now reintroducing himself as MMG. The show will spotlight his vocal versatility, original music, and surprising stage moves—set for August 2 at Samsung Hall, directed by John Prats.</p>

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