Shot inside the jam-packed BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham, "ASAP in England" captured the euphoria of thousands of fans who welcomed the variety show’s return to the UK, still in celebration of its year-long 30th anniversary. With a stellar roster of performers and a global showcase of Filipino talent, this milestone event is definitely one of the biggest and most unforgettable chapters in “ASAP’s” 30-year journey.
The show opened with a visual feast as dancers in traditional Filipino costumes filled the stage against a fiesta-inspired backdrop. The ensemble of stars in the opening act also stepped out in outfits accented with Pinoy textile patterns, giving the act a distinctly cultural touch.
BINI then amped up the stage with their hit "Pantropiko," bringing in that Pinoy tropical vibe capped off by a high-energy dance break that had the audience cheering along. The momentum carried on with Maki performing his viral track "Namumula," joined midway by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano to the delight of the crowd. Soon after, powerhouse divas Regine Velasquez, Angeline Quinto, and Zsa Zsa Padilla came together for “Kumusta Mga Kaibigan,” their voices soaring across the packed arena.
The next set kept the energy high as Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, and Martin Nievera delivered “Sayawan,” followed by Kyle Echarri, Ogie Alcasid, Darren Espanto, and Gary Valenciano teaming up for an energetic rendition of “Bonggahan” with the G-Force dancers.
Don’t miss Part 2 of "ASAP in England" next Sunday, September 14, at 12 NN on Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV, A2Z, and TV5, online via Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) and iWant, and worldwide on TFC.