‘My Love From The Star’ actor Christian Bautista releases new single

MANILA, Philippines — Singer, actor and TV host Christian Bautista might have not yet found that someone he would call “My Love,” but the star of hit GMA romance comedy “My Love From The Star” is ever preparing for his future, financially, mentally, physically and of course, musically.

Likewise, for every guy and aspiring lover boy out there, Christian’s advice is “Take care of yourself for your future.”

“Kasi we always think short time eh. Eto na ang gusto nating gawin, sige kain tayo ng marami,” he told Philstar.com during a recent interview for Watsons Switch & Save campaign.

“Pero kailangan isipin mo ‘yung 10 years ahead of you. Gusto mo ba magkapamilya? Gusto mo magkatrabaho? Kailangan healthy ka. Gusto mo ba buhatin mga anak mo? Kailangan healthy ka. Kailangan mo ba magbuhat ng mga sako? Magpaka-healthy ka. So eat right, exercise. You don’t have to do a specific exercise. Kung ano ‘yung fit sa’yo. Is it gym? Go to the gym. Is it running? Go run! Is it sports? Go to sports.”

He said that whenever he is in a Watsons store, he always goes for oral care like charcoal toothbrushes because as a singer, his smile means a lot.

Having a multitude of accolades under his belt does not stop Christian from pursuing new ventures. Last June, the City of Manila and Mayor Joseph Estrada presented “Asia’s Romantic Balladeer” with the “Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan” award for his contribution in the local and international music scene.

Christian said in an interview that receiving the award felt “close to home” because the award recipients were carefully chosen by “those within the [Manila] community” themselves.

Apart from being a critically acclaimed icon in the music industry, the singer is also known for his character, Winston, in “My Love From The Star,” which airs from Monday to Friday and also stars Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva.

The renowned hit-maker recently launched his latest single, “Kapit,” under Universal Records. The track, which Christian describes as one that speaks of “holding on” in the face of a relationship’s trials, is the theme song of GMA-7’s primetime Koreanovela, “Innocent Defendant.” The Korean TV drama is scheduled after “I Heart Davao” and before “Saksi” on the premier television network.

The music video for the song, shot in Solaire Resort and Casino, premiered last month as well. The carrier single served as a sneak peek for Christian’s upcoming album, which the sought-after vocalist said is a new phase and a kind of self-rediscovery.

The second single for the much-anticipated album has been titled, “Huling Harana,” which, according to Christian, is a track that veers away from the typical Broadway vibe.

The “hugot”-filled ballad, written by Banda Ni Kleggy’s Rye Sarmiento, is a follow-up to the successful carrier track, “Kapit.” It is now available digitally starting July 28 on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon and Spinnr. “Kapit” is also still available for download on these channels.

Equipped with exemplary songwriting expertise and years of experience in the industry, Bautista has scheduled his album—which he co-wrote and co-produced himself with the help of Universal Records—for release very soon. He is currently working on new materials for the upcoming record.

WATCH: "Kapit" by Christian Bautista

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