"ASAP 2012" stages grandest Pinoy talent showcase

CEBU, Philippines - World-class Filipino talent is set to shine today as “ASAP 2012” raises the bar higher with dazzling treats and nonstop powerful performances led by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Vina Morales, Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Christian Bautista, Cristine Reyes, and Jericho Rosales.

Celebrate the beauty of OPM as Asian Acoustic Sensation Aiza Seguerra kicks off her 25th showbiz anniversary; Erik Santos receives his newest gold record award; and as Kapamilya teen stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla launch the “Princess and I” soundtrack, followed by a special surprise for the primetime prince.

Get ready to dance to the beat with the spectacular show-stopping birthday bash of “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” lead star Iza Calzado.

Prepare to be blown away with the hair-raising concert experience from Yeng Constantino, Jovit Baldivino, Angeline Quinto, Marcelito Pomoy, Juris, Richard Poon, Paolo Valenciano, and the boy group 143; and the astonishing musical performance of radio hitmakers Gloc 9, Ebe Dancel, and Liezel Garcia.

Meanwhile, watch out for the hottest dance showdown as Kim Chiu, John Prats, Gab Valenciano, Shaina Magdayao, Erich Gonzales, Empress, Iya Villania, Rayver Cruz, Robi Domingo, Sam Concepcion, Anja Aguilar, and Enrique Gil take over the ASAP dance floor together with Kapamilya child wonders Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Bugoy Cariño, Mutya Orquia, and Louise Abuel.

Don’t miss the 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, “ASAP 2012” today, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN.