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A fitting heir to the title owned by some of the
country best singers, 20-year-old Mark Bautista is the
new "Pop Prince" with his incomparable singing talent,
strong stage presence and striking good looks.
Standing 5'8" and weighing 145 pounds, he is this
generation's biggest male singing discovery. He is
being compared with the other winners of talent search
contests, but this is unfair since Mark is much ahead
of them in the accomplishment department.

Counting Frank Sinatra, Luther Vandross, Peabo Dryson,
George Benson, Brian McKnight and Martin Nievera among
his musical influences, Mark used to be a performer in
Cagayan de Oro before joining the Star For A Night
auditions, though he didn't win the grand prize. Viva
Artists Agency spotted his potential and signed him up
to a contract. Beginning as a co-host of S4AM with
Sarah Geronimo, his biggest break is starring in
sold-out concerts with her.

His first major project, a self-titled debut album
under Viva Records, is one of the hottest CD buys
these days. For the last few months, Mark has kept a
low profile and concentrated on finishing this album.
He says, "I really wanted to make sure that I came out
with a good album that I could be proud of, that's why
I concentrated on it exclusively for several months."

The album is now out. It contains 12 cuts, including
his heart-warming version of "Ngayon at Kailanman,"
the Basil Valdez classic that Mark sang during the
S4AN grand finals. There is also "Ako'y Maghihintay,"
a duet with Sarah Geronimo. Other songs are "Baliw,"
the CD's carrier single which comes with a music video
directed by Jon Ilagan, "Kapag Ako'y Kailangan,"
"Another Chance," "Sayang Naman," "One Girl," "Lahat
sa Buhay Ko" and cover versions of "Will You Still
Love Me Tomorrow," "Out Here On My Own," "Lost Without
Your Love" and "Power of Love."

Incidentally, Mark is promoting his album by doing the
following mall shows: Jan. 24 at SM Sucat, Jan. 30 at
SM Southmall, Feb. 1 at SM Bacoor, Feb. 6 at SM
North-EDSA and Feb. 7 at SM Manila.

Watch out for Mark Bautista, now the new Prince of
Pop!

(source:The Daily Tribune)

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