Faith front acts Tom Jones concert

MANILA, Philippines - It is every singer’s dream to perform at the Araneta Coliseum. Faith Cuneta who started her singing career at 11 as a Bagong Kampeon champ, envisioned that someday she will be able to perform at the Big Dome.

At 27, Faith hailed as the Asian Novela Diva, is the voice behind the theme songs of popular Asian soap operas aired on GMA 7. She has crossed from TV dramas to being major concert promoters’ top choice to foreign acts as special guest. Faith has shared the stage with David Pomeranz, Swing Out Sister, Boyz2Men, John Ford Coley, Paul Williams, Dennis Lambert, Rex Smith and Matt Monro Jr. to name a few.

“I know most of them by their music on the radio but now I get to talk to them in person and even be their friends on Facebook,” Faith giggles.” I would really like to extend my gratitude to all the promoters who gave me the opportunity to meet and work with these wonderful personalities.”

On March 28, she will again perform at the Araneta as special guest to the legendary singer Tom Jones. Faith is looking forward to perform with a legend she says, “Amongst all the foreign artists I performed with, this is the most exciting, When my Dad was still alive, Tom Jones was his most favorite singer. He used to say that Tom is like Elvis. I’m honored having been invited by Ovation Productions.”

Opening for a foreign act is a tough job. Faith agrees, “The audience goes to see the headlining foreign act and they always have to bear with the front act. That’s why we carefully select the songs that would suit the audience. So they can also enjoy my 30 to 45-minute set.” It’s like watching two concerts in one night.

“To validate it, after the show, they go backstage and congratulate me. Sometimes the others buy my CDs at the gate and have them signed as well. I’m happy that I have made a connection with the audience and that they appreciate my performance, too.”

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