If you caught the latest episode of Monarch, then you saw the duet between Ace and Ana played by Inigo Pascual and Emma Milani. They sang an acoustic version of Harry Style's hit, "Watermelon Sugar." The full video isn't out yet, but the Monarch social channels have released a snippet that will leave fans wanting more.
Catch Inigo on the guitar and vocals while we see how well their voices mesh together. We can't wait to see how their characters' relationship grows throughout the season and hope this is the first of many duets.
Cover Photo Credit: Emma Milani Instagram
LDR or Long Distance Relationships can be hard, but Star Music and their artists change the definition of LDR. The Love Distance playlist adds love to the air with some of your favorite artists singing about all the stages of love. From ballads to soft-temp songs to pop, there's something for everyone wherever they are in their stage of love. Check out some of our favorites who's featured in this hour long playlist and get in your feels.
"Balang Araw" - Inigo Pascual
"Sunflower" - Jeremy G
"Tanging Dahilan" - Belle Mariano
"Diwata" - Sam Concepcion
"Huling Hugot" - Maymay Entrata
"Magpakita Ka Na" - Zephanie
"Kundiman" - BGYO
Crossover star and Sun Life brand ambassador Inigo Pascual has dropped the music video of his latest single called “Araw Mo.”
Filled with positivity and delightful possibilities, “Araw Mo” positions itself as an anthem for Filipinos working hard to achieve their dreams as it reminds them of their power to change their destiny. This message is captured in the music video through a myriad of life stories interspersed between dreamscapes that portray the importance of worthy partnerships – be it a couple sealing their love for one another, an overseas Filipino worker coming “Home for Good” to her family, or finding a Partner for Life in business, health, and prosperity. “Ito ang araw mo to choose your brighter path,” highlights Inigo. “And with the support of the right partner, you can definitely make your dreams come true.”
The release of his new music video comes amid Inigo’s preparation for his big Hollywood break, where he will be starring in Fox’s upcoming musical drama Monarch alongside Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon and country music legend Trace Adkins. Inigo will get to showcase his musical skills as he portrays Ace Grayson who dreams of making it big in the music industry.
“This big break is the fulfillment of a dream I’ve had since I was kid. It reflects my very own ‘Araw Mo’ journey, and I am thankful to all those who supported me along the way,” Inigo muses. “I hope the song inspires more Filipinos to pursue their goals.”
Stream “Araw Mo” on @sunlifeph YouTube channel. Also take on Inigo’s dance challenge on the @sunlifeph TikTok account for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Inigo Pascual is so talented in his own right. He sings, dances, acts, and writes to name a few of his many talents. So what else is Inigo aiming for in his young, but already accomplished career? Right after Bretman Rock's fabulous cover in July, Inigo takes a stab at it and sits with NYLON Manila to chat music and fashion. Inigo talks about his journey as an artist, what's keeping him inspired, and how he pays it forward to others. If you think you know Inigo Pascual, there's more to know!
Inigo's rise started with the OPM hit, "Dahil Sa'yo" back in 2016, but he's been grinding towards his dream long before then. The talkative, hugger shares the struggles of finding his purpose and the beginnings of his career when he was still Stateside. His go-getter personality and contagious energy allowed him to try different things like sports, but music never left him. Music became his safety net or something he kept coming back to. Inigo honed his energy towards performing and realized early on his niche and confidence was in theater arts.
Finding your calling is only half the story, how to get to life's grand plan is another undertaking. As an artist starting out, it was starting to look up and stars were aligning for Inigo until things fell through from not being able to audition for X Factor to passing on a boyband project. However, things always happen for a reason but that doesn't mean you can't be sad about it. Inigo recalls, “after that didn’t work out, I would cry myself every night when I was in Tennessee, I just felt like I didn’t belong. I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing.” Eventually he found himself back in the Philippines except this time as an actor, but like he said music wasn't going anywhere. While music was already a part of his life, his source of happiness had to take a back seat to carve space for himself in showbiz.
"It’s a whole different experience when I’m onstage… This is what I want to do for the rest of my life, like I just want to keep making songs that people will love and would listen to.”
INIGO PASCUAL
His musical opportunities grew after the release of "Dahil Sa'yo" which led him to make his first album. Now you see his growth in his 2021 album, "Options" and the latest track "Finding Neverland." He was performing onstage, writing his own music just like he always hoped. “With music…It was always so fun to do it. I didn’t feel like I was scared to do it. I was always in that space of experimenting; in terms of what I can do with my music.” Music has helped him grow up and really find himself.
So how has he been dealing with the pandemic? Creating music of course, but also loads of video calls with friends and family. Inigo shares the journey of creating "Options." “With this album, I mean, we all went through so much. It was two years in the making...but we didn’t stop." Don't stop, won't stop, am I right? Lots of patience went into making this album, but Inigo also realizes he was in a fortunate position to complete the project. To that, he's opened himself up to collaborating with other artists and simply sharing space or advice. “For them to kind of choose me to be able to say, you know, advice to them, it kind of made me feel like okay, I’m doing something right."
"That for me is a sign of maturity...not shortchanging your passion, destiny or goals, because of the current situation you’re in."
INIGO PASCUAL ON CREATING HIS ALBUM, "OPTIONS"
It's all a reality now for Inigo. He's performed at the Staples Center for Filipino heritage night, his songs are catching waves on KISS FM, and he's collaborating with some of the best in the game. Would he ever thought it'd happen? Sure, but it still blows this 23-year-old's mind that it did. “It’s a crazy feeling to be honest, to be able to do these things like right now." Inigo takes and enjoys the ride of life. Sky's the limit for him, but Inigo keeps his next project on the down low and leaves readers with, "it's always good to challenge yourself."
Cover Photo Credit: NYLON Manila Facebook
Stream Inigo Pascual and Moophs' reimagination of Air Supply's "All Out Of Love" out on Tarsier Records, stream it now on your fave music app.
Earlier this week, Air Supply surprised Inigo during a LIVE interview on MYX, Inigo was pleasantly surprised to hear the positive feedback they have on the song and have been mentioning in their various interviews like the Jeremy White podcast.
Gabby Almazar is apart of the 8 ambassadors chosen to take part in a new doscuseries called "Filgrimage" airing on myx, iwantTFC, The Filipino School & TFC. Watch her do a dance cover of Inigo Pascual's hit, "Catching Feelings."
Gabby is 19 years old and from San Diego, she has been dancing hip hop for 4.5 years on a team called iLL Habits for the last 3. Now that she’s no longer dancing, Gabby has been very involved in the Filipino organization at her school and enjoying all kinds of music which includes OPM.
Watch the trailer for the new Filgrimage series below and tune in to watch 10/22 on iWantTFC & 10/24 on myx & TFC.
On June 27, TFC and the Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance (PLACA) have partnered to present All for One, in celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
Celebrating Canada's All For One Multiculturalism Day with music performances from Moira Dela Torre, Inigo Pascual, Kiana V, Darren Espanto (national anthem) alongside Canadian talent like August Rigo, Annie Lux,, Charlotte Fabro, CyAnne, Elyssa Plaza, Jessie Cabrera, John Concepcion, Keith Pedro, Tiffany Ponce, Vinsint & more!
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is celebrated across the country annually on June 27 to discover and appreciate the wealth and diversity of Canadian society. Canada takes pride in ensuring that all citizens value and preserve their identities and pass on their heritage to their children while enjoying a sense of belonging within the Canadian society.
The country recognizes that Canada is built on the strength of immigration. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino stated in CIC Canada Immigration Newsletter that “Welcoming immigrants will help to grow the labour market, support businesses, and ensure that ‘Canada remains the best country in the world.’”
In an interview with Adobo Nation host Ginger Conejero, ABS-CBN Country Manager for Canada Kerwin Du agrees that Canada is a very embracive country. He explains that when you move to a country “where people will accept you for who you are and treat you in the same way that they treat everybody else, the process of adjustment and transition makes it a lot easier.”
According to Du, “Heritage Canada is sponsoring local community organizations to hold events, albeit virtually at this time, so that we can all celebrate the various cultures that form the fabric of Canada.” Du added that “It’s important for us Filipinos to celebrate our heritage and make our presence felt,” that is why they mounted All for One.
All for One is a two-hour virtual get-together that weaves and shares its culture through music and the arts. The show features local talents Annie Lux, August Rigo, Charlotte Fabro, Cyanne, Elyssa Plaza, Jessie Cabrera, John Concepcion, Keith Pedro, Tiffany Ponce, Vinsint, Alyssa Datu, Maria Panaligan, and the Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe.
Headlining the event are singer/songwriter Inigo Pascual, R&B artist Kiana V, “Queen of Emotions” Moira dela Torre, and Canadian-born Filipino singer Darren Espanto. Adobo Nation’s Conejero hosts the event.
On the actual event day, All for One earned about 17,000 views on social media (Facebook: TFC Canada Official, MYXTV and PLACA), and is expected to reach over 350,000 viewers via all TFC platforms available in Canada.
PLACA Chairman Lino Eroma was grateful for the partnership with TFC and to the thousands of viewers who supported their first virtual event. He expressed that “Yesterday was another milestone in our FilCan community as we joined together from coast to coast to coast in thanking Canada through our offering "All for One" on Multiculturalism Day that showcased the greatness of our Filipino Canadian community.”
