Rough and cool

Stage and movie actor Lance Raymundo is the poster boy of Vigen Bodycare (The Slimming Expert). Vigen Bodycare offers the most effective and unique slimming programs. Lance says that he has always been conscious of his health and he sees to it that he is always hale and healthy. Though not one who would panic when his weight increases, Lance sees to it that his muscles are well toned, and his skin clear and luminous. Even with his lean structure, Lance sometimes gets unwanted fat in some parts of his body that he finds it impossible to remove even with the sports activities and the workout regimen he engages in. Aside from the manufacture of devices and equipments for health, wellness and medical and purpose, Vigen Bodycare also has products made from soy bean extracts, among others. Lance played Emilio Aguinaldo in the Mario O’ Hara directed film Ang Paglilitis Ni Andres Bonifacio which was shown in Cinemalaya this year. Read on for more of Lance.

What song did your mother sing to you when you were a baby?

My mom made up her own song for me when I was a baby…. No title to the song, though. Interestingly, she still sings the same song to her grandchildren (Rannie Raymundo’s kids).

What song rocks you to sleep?

Erotic City

Whose CD is found in your car stereo?

Prince, N.E.R.D, Kings of Leon and Incubus.

How big is your CD collection?

Reaching the 1,000 mark.

What is the song that you will not sing?

Baby — sounds better when sung by a girl.

If you were to sing a duet with a world famous singer, who would he/she be and why?

Joni Mitchell, she influenced the music and careers of countless established artists… she’s a living music legend and I want to have a duet with her while she is still around!

What song best describes you?

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

If you were to sing a song for God, what would it be?

I Turn To You — I recorded a “holy version” of I Turn To You for VIVA Records a few years ago… the lyrics were slightly modified and the song became a prayer about living life towards God’s will.

The song that you sing/listen to over and over again? Why?

Pharell Williams’ Frontin’… he was able to fuse old school pop/funk and still manage to sound very current. And the lyrics are cool, confident and funny… medyo mayabang, but in a very suave James Bond kind of way.

Album sales or good reviews?

Aside from being a singer, I’m also a composer, so I will get more fulfillment with praises especially from co-artists and music critics. But great album sales would be a major bonus of course… it means, you were able to please the masses as well!

If you can choose an audience for your show, who would you invite and why?

College students. I have this fascination with youth and pop culture… so I would like my music to be embraced and enjoyed by the young people…

What do you think of singing competitions?

 It’s a great way of discovering untapped talents. There are so many in our country and I believe they all deserve a big break.

The best concert you have ever seen?

The B-52’s in San Diego, CA. They may have this goofy public image, but surprisingly, when you attend their concert, you will realize how deep their musicality actually is. I like being “musically surprised” when I attend concerts. Plus, the band members are probably in their ’60s, but the concert was packed with people of all ages, including a huge college crowd!

Who is the best Filipino singer of all time?

Freddie Aguilar

If you were a musical instrument, what would you be and why?

Guitar… it can be rough, it can be cool… it can be sexy… it can be sweet… like the way I am with the ladies.

Hypothetical, you are to receive a Grammy award as the Best New Artist, what are you wearing? And who is in your thank you list?

Definitely a Barong Tagalog with a perfect fit. I’ll thank my parents, my brother, manager, record company and all the Pinoys in the world.

How do you take care of your voice?

Eight hours sleep… as much as possible.

What do you do when you forget the lyrics of a song during a performance? Sometimes, I sing lines from the next verse. Sometimes, I just admit it and make fun of myself.

Sex or no sex before a performance?

No sex… A performance is like a ballgame or a boxing match. I need all the energy possible!

The first song that you memorized?

OB Montessori Alma Mater

If you were to serenade your enemies what song would you sing?

 John Mayer’s No Such Thing — coz I’m a very friendly guy. I have no enemies.

Is there a song that you will not sing?

Too Much Love Will Kill You — too high for me!!!

If you were to meet one singer before you die who would he be?

Prince — multi instrumentalist (plays over 30 instruments), composer of over 1,500 original songs in all musical genres ranging from pop to jazz... in short… he’s a modern day musical genius.

Rock or hip-hop? Why and why not?

I enjoy both, but if I were to choose just one, then I would choose rock over hip-hop, because rock has more classic roots.

Where do you think you would go? Heaven or hell? Why?

Heaven… life on earth is basically good, but it definitely has its own elements of hell already… so we all deserve a wonderful resting place when the journey is over.

If you were to confess only one sin to God, what would it be and why?

 Greed.

Which part of your body would you rather not have?

My abs… too distracting … Ha ha ha!