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Anne Curtis gets standing ovation for "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita" prod

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Mary Ann Bardinas

Aside from James Reid, there&#x27;s another Filipino-Australian Kapamilya star who took part in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/asap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ASAP XP</a>&quot; in Australia—none other than the one-and-only &quot;Dyosa&quot; herself, Anne Curtis! Looking effortlessly elegant in a tailored suit and tie paired with sleek, slicked-back hair, the beloved &quot;It&#x27;s Showtime&quot; host captivated the audience at the TikTok Entertainment Center with a stunning rendition of the OPM classic &quot;Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita,&quot; originally popularized by Roselle Nava. She showcased her impressive vocal range, leaving the crowd in awe with every soaring note. Anne elevated the performance by repeating the song&#x27;s chorus three times, raising the key with each reprise. The breathtaking finale earned her a standing ovation and thunderous applause, much to Anne&#x27;s delight. As the cheers continued, she greeted the audience with an enthusiastic, &quot;What&#x27;s up, Madlang Australia?!&quot; before sharing how special it felt to finally say those words on Australian soil. &quot;You know that my roots are from this country. And can you believe, it&#x27;s my first time na mag-perform dito? Homecoming ba?&quot; she remarked. &quot;But yes, I&#x27;m so happy to be here, mga Kapamilya, because you, guys, are my home as well.&quot; Watch out for more world-class and remarkable performances on “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/asap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ASAP XP</a>,” Sundays at 5:30 PM on Kapamilya Channel, ALLTV2, A2Z, and online via Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iWant.</a>

Anne Curtis showcases her vocal prowess with a powerful live rendition of Roselle Nava's "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita."

Anne Curtis showcases her vocal prowess with a powerful live rendition of Roselle Nava's "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita."

Anne Curtis gets standing ovation for "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita" prod | ASAP XP in Australia

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Anne Curtis gets standing ovation for "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita" prod | ASAP XP in Australia

Mary Ann Bardinas

Published August 02, 2026 07:45 PM PHT

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Updated August 03, 2026 06:30 PM PHT

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