JUXEBOX QUEEN IMELDA PAPIN STAGED A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE
By Noli A. Berioso
All time undisputed Juxebox Icon and Queen of Sentimental Songs Imelda Papin once again performed at the packed Teatrino in Greenhills during her benefit concert for indigents dialysis patients in the country last December 14, 2017.
The show entitled “Ngayong Pasko…ay Makapiling Ka” was presented by her own production outfit. Included in her repertoire are her signature songs “Bakit”, Isang Linggong Pag–Ibig”, “Huwag”. She delighted the crowd with her rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Fame”, “Flashdance” and the classic Shilrley Bassey “I Who Have Nothing”. Imelda thanked all her supporters who came to the concerts as well as the sponsors and donors who pledge to support the beneficiary of the show. Imelda’s singing career started in the mid 70’s and peaked until late 80s with countless top selling singles and albums.
Among her guests are her younger sister Aileen Papin, LA Santos, Garry Cruz, Dr. Marinela Francisco of University of Santo Tomas. Surprised guest of the night was actress and fashion icon Gretchen Baretto.
One of the highlights of the show is the participation of former Mrs. World Philippines 2008 Eimee Edralin Cragun. A philanthropist in her own right, Eimee is an active rotary clubs member and very much involves in socio-civic works. Her inclusion to the concert is one of the very few singing engagement she participated because of her very hectic schedules being a business woman for decades now. She rendered the Beatles original “Help” as her opening number and ended her part with Billboard #1 hit song from Academy and Grammy winner Cher entitled “Believe”. Her part was one of the most applauded by the audience in Teatrino.
Another highlight of the show is the participation of Chief Legal Counsel of the president of the country, Atty. Salvador Panelo. He rendered 10 classic love songs including “Ikaw”,” Kailangan Kita” and “sana’y Wala ng Wakas”. Peers from local government took time out to watch and applaud him every after performance.