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Fresh off his acclaimed portrayal of April Boy Regino in “Idol: The April Boy Regino Story,” rising actor-singer John Arcenas officially marks his entry into the music scene with the release of three emotionally charged ballads under ABS-CBN’s StarPop label.

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John Arcenas drops 3 new heartfelt ballads

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<div style="text-align:center"><strong><em><u>“Idol” star makes his debut as a recording artist</u></em></strong></div><p style="text-align:justify">Fresh off his acclaimed portrayal of April Boy Regino in “Idol: The April Boy Regino Story,” rising actor-singer John Arcenas officially marks his entry into the music scene with the release of three emotionally charged ballads under ABS-CBN’s StarPop label.</p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LKPNSu4-sCA?si=Fj_6Q06M3pPJknGv" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify">Leading the pack is a remake of “Sigurado,” originally performed by Belle Mariano and composed by Trisha Denise. In this version, John lends a fresh yet sincere take, reflecting the certainty and vulnerability of loving someone wholeheartedly.</p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uFaJ0Pg3QOI?si=K2n_rAmwA_ynezq9" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify">Also included in his debut lineup are “Paano Ba,” which highlights the pain and struggles of letting go and moving on from a heartbreak, and “Isa Pang Ikaw,” which focuses on finding a rare, comforting kind of love. Both songs were composed by Richanne Charms Jacinto, and all three tracks were produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos.</p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Jm5Tiw-3yU?si=VNwK19BtsLKSUorQ" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify">Before launching his music career, John gained popularity through his roles in the Netflix youth series “Happy Crush” and the musical stage production “Juan Luna: Isang Sarsuwela.” His standout performance as April Boy Regino further cemented his status as one of today’s promising young artists.</p><p style="text-align:justify">All tracks are now streaming on major digital platforms. Stay updated by following StarPop on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.  </p><p style="text-align:justify">For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, or visit corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div>

<p>"Idol" star John Arcenas steps into the music industry with three new singles released under ABS-CBN's StarPop</p>

"Idol" star John Arcenas steps into the music industry with three new singles released under ABS-CBN's StarPop