It is no wonder that prolific United States-based Filipina singer Carol Banawa would be the talent behind Oz-Pinoy Mother’s Day Offerings “Iingatan Kita Inay” ( I will care for you mother) on Friday May 23 and on Sunday May 25th 2014 at Bowman Hall, Campbell St. in Blacktown and in West Leagues Club, Leumeah, NSW, respectively.
An alumni of the popular TV talent show “Star Magic” in the Philippines, Carol had captivated many with her rendition of her signature “Awit Kay Inay” (Song for Mum). The song became the soundtrack of the award winning Filipino movie “Inay” starring Vilma Santos and Claudine Barreto.
Carol is a singer and actress who is well known for her own rendition of the hit classics Maalaala Mo Kaya, Iingatan Ka, Panunumpa & Bakit Di Totohanin among many. She started singing at a very young age and has seen the limelight when she was tapped to join ABS-CBN’s “Ang TV” in 1994. Carol is one of the Star Circle alumni (Batch 4) and has since ignited as one of the Philippines’ premier music artist.
Carol’s Self-titled album, Carol, garnered gold & multi-platinum awards. Her Follow Your Heart album received gold record certification & platinum record award as well. Moreover, her Transition album garnered gold & platinum record awards also.
She has received a “Special Award” at New York Music Festival. Her songs have reaped multiple recognitions from both local and international music scenes. Moreover, she also conquered the acting world with her hit movies “Tanging Yaman”, “Hiling”, “Nagbibinata”, “Hiling” & the blockbuster hit “Tanging Yaman” with Gloria Romero, Hilda Koronel, Dina Bonnevie, Jericho Rosales & Edu Manzano among others.
Carol also starred on a few TV hits such as Tabing Ilog, ASAP, Ang TV, Bituin, Wowowee & Little Big Star among the many on the list. She has also been a part of the hit theatrical show “The Little Mermaids” in 2000 playing lead role as “Jewel”
Her collection of awards & nominations cannot be humbled as well. She has been recognized as Tanghalan ng Kampeon Champion (1989), Metropop Song Festival 3rd Prize Winner (1998), Best Pop Female Vocal Performer in the 5th Katha Music Awards (1999), Silver Winner for Asia New Singer Competition at the Shanghai Song Festival (1999), People’s Choice Awards 2001 – Most Promising Host Entertainer Awardee, special citation for her participation in the 1999 Asian Songfest in which she represented the Philippines, Awit Awards’ record of the year – “Iingatan Ka” from the Tanging Yaman – Inspirational Album, – nominatee for Favorite Female Artist (MTV Pilipinas Awards 2003), Awit Awards 2003 – Best Pop Female Vocal Performance nominee for “Stay” (Awit Awards 2003), 3rd Best Female Pop Artist Of 2011 and ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2011 among many.
Oz Pinoy Pomotions is a duly registered business with the New South Wales Office of the Fair Trading since 2009. Its aim is to produce and promote shows of local and international artists.
Also featured in the show is impersonator and comedian Andrew Vallespin a.k.a. Peanut who had appeared in popular TV shows Punchline and Laffline. Expect crazy, rib tickling but clean jokes from this new comic talent from Manila.
The show feaures the live band “Oz-Myx” with Mikee Sison and Princess de Leon, the group 3D, Dani de Leon, Rie Manaloto, Joyce Laquian and Issy Guarin and musical direction by Emman Silvino and production direction by Arvin Acosta. For theCampbelltown show, front acts are by the group Last Crew, and talents Jhoana David, Trixie Ermoneta, Gabby Escubio, Ilona Garcia and Monique Manese.
For tickets, please call your nearest Filipino Asian shop or call Carol 0414 625 969, Imelda 0401 483 181, for Blacktown or Thess 0425 556 045, for Liverpool and Campbelltown.
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