Alden rocks the Middle East

CEBU, Philippines - Kapuso fans in the Middle East could not contain their delight as Alden Richards took the stage in two solo concerts in Dubai and Doha held recently.

Arriving in droves at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud, Dubai last January 7, AlDub Nation from all over the United Arab Emirates warmly welcomed the Pambansang Bae at his concert titled “Alden Live in Dubai,” presented by MJP Marketing and Events FZ LLE.

The trip also proved to be an exciting one for the sought-after actor as he was able to take time off to see the city’s popular attractions including Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East, and the Desert Safari, a premier site for various activities such as dune bashing and desert skiing.

Likewise, Alden’s supporters in Qatar trooped to the Qatar National Convention Centre in Gharafat al Rayyan, Doha, where the Kapuso star headlined the concert “Yaya’s Bae Goes to Qatar,” produced by Multichannel Marketing Services last January 8.

Humble as ever, Alden remained grateful for his continued success as he profusely thanked the crowds in Dubai and Doha for their support. The audiences, in turn, expressed their love for their idol with loud cheers, most especially during his performance of the hit single, “Wish I May” from his similarly-titled, certified double platinum album under GMA Records.

Each concert also featured local performers who warmed up the crowd with entertaining song and dance numbers, as well as games. Moreover, fans were able to see Alden’s bedimpled smile up close as he set out to meet and greet his fellow Filipinos who came to see his shows.

Continuously keeping Filipinos abroad connected to their home country, GMA’s three international channels – GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International – served as media sponsors of both concerts.

GMA’s three international channels are available in the Middle East through the carriers du, eLife, MyHD and Ooredoo.  (FREEMAN)