Erik Santos is known for his heartfelt performances and that powerful, emotive voice that’s become a staple in Filipino music. When he sings, he makes the listeners feel the depth of every word. That’s why he’s known as the “King of Pinoy Teleserye Theme Songs” and “Prince of Pop.”

While we love him whenever he’s on big stages, sometimes we just want to know him beyond the spotlight as we rarely see Erik’s candid, laid-back side. In this fun edition of “Atin A10 Lang,” Erik drops the mic for a while and lets us in on 10 fun facts about himself. So, if you’ve got a few minutes to spare, prepare to meet the Erik behind the soul-piercing hits.

Erik is a certified foodie who enjoys discovering new restaurants, though interestingly, he doesn’t eat pork. And if you wish to make him happy, kare-kare is the way to go. “Hainan mo lang ako ng kare-kare at mainit na kanin, okay na ako,” he smiled. 

This “ASAP” artist keeps an active lifestyle and makes time for regular workouts. He collects perfumes and shoes. Well, who doesn’t love a man who sings from the heart and smells good while doing it?

Many assume he’s too serious because of how he appears on TV. But behind the cameras, he loves cracking jokes and making people laugh. You’ll sometimes catch glimpses of this playful side when he sits as a hurado on “It’s Showtime”’s Tawag ng Tanghalan segment.

He also enjoys catching up with friends and chatting for hours. But on slower days, Erik is perfectly content taking naps and recharging.

And when he’s not holding a microphone, he doesn’t mind trading it in for a mop or cleaning gear. Erik finds satisfaction in household chores, especially cleaning the bathroom. Even if someone else already washed the bathroom, he’ll sometimes do it all over again—just because. He owns the stage. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know his way around household chores.