Gary Valenciano (a.k.a. Gary V) gears-up for a two-night musical spectacle at SM Mall Of Asia (MOA) Arena this April 26 and 27. Titled “Pure Energy: One Last Time,” this is a once-in-a-lifetime industry event that is not just predicated by his impressive 40-year career as it is also a testament of the amazing talents of his guest performers.
Gary V who has just partnered with Star Magic has assembled a powerhouse line-up of artists who will join him in celebrating his historic milestone.
Gifted singer-songwriter Bullet Dumas, known for his collaboration with Gary on the concert series “Gary V Presents” and the album “Awit At Laro,” will kickstart both nights with his soulful tunes.
Gary’s US-based children, Gabriel and Kiana, will also grace the stage. Their presence, alongside their father’s, promises an unforgettable moment as they reunite under one roof for the first time in a while.
The concert will also feature performances by Gary’s talented nephew and niece, former LSDC’s star dancers Gio and Lianna Martinez, along with rising P-pop group BGYO, singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel, and rapper Gloc-9.
Dance enthusiasts are in for a treat as the original and new generation Manoeuvres, will join Gary on stage. Brothers Canada-based Jason Zamora and brother Joshua, as well as the group’s founder and original choreographer Uriel Policarpio, are on board for this two-night extravaganza. Uriel, who flew in from overseas, choreographed some of Gary’s biggest hits, like “‘Di Bale Na Lang,” “Hataw Na,” “Huwag Mo Na Sanang Isipin,” “Look in Her Eyes,” “Sa Yahweh Ang Sayaw,” and “Shout For Joy.” The signature dance moves Uriel developed became a hallmark of Gary’s performances. This partnership helped propel both Gary and the Manoeuvres to greater fame. Uriel and the Zamora brothers will be joined by this generation’s top street dance group The A-Team. Gary and Paolo tapped MJ Arda of A-Team to choreograph 40 dancers and an ensemble of 30 musical theater actors and performing artists like RJ de la Fuente and Pam G.
Gary’s enduring friendship with Concert King Martin Nievera will be celebrated as Martin joins him on both nights, symbolizing the bond between two OPM icons.
Special guest appearances on April 26 include the chart-topping band Ben&Ben, multi-talented Julie Anne San Jose, and Prince of Pop Erik Santos, while April 27 will see acoustic hitmaker Ice Seguerra, dance prodigy AC Bonifacio, and powerhouse vocalist Jona grace the stage.
Additionally, Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla will make a special appearance on April 27, marking a long-awaited collaboration between two legends. It should be noted that this marks the first mainstream live concert collaboration for a very long time between Gary and Zsa Zsa. Not only have they shared the same management company in the early years of their careers, they were singing partners for many years and they have forged a friendship that transcended into family.
Despite the title “Pure Energy: One Last Time,” Gary clarifies that he’s not retiring but stepping back from large solo shows, focusing on more intimate performances while continuing to collaborate and give back to the community.
When he first broke the news to the public, Gary wrote on Instagram, “I’m celebrating 40 years of doing what I’ve always loved most. And with gratitude in my heart for the One source of Pure Energy, I look forward to the new chapters, seasons, beginnings, and horizons that lie ahead. It’s time…Let’s Go Big…ONE LAST TIME!!!”
All proceeds from Pure Energy: One Last Time will support the Shining Light Foundation, a NGO formed by the Valenciano couple with some friends in the late ’80s.
