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(People's Journal-By IAN FARIÑAS)

SARAH Geronimo's "Star for a Night" runner-up, Mark Bautista, will
now be regularly seen on ABS-CBN 2's "ASAP Mania" every Sunday.

In the show, Mark will pit vocal prowess with concert veterans like
Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Kuh Ledesma and Vina Morales,
among others.

"Hindi ko po ma-explain ang feeling nang malaman kong magiging
regular na ako sa `ASAP Mania.' Before po kasi, napapanood ko lang
sila sa probinsiya, pero ngayon kasama ko na sila sa show," shares
Mark.

Actually, Mark will not only be engaging in a vocal showdown of
sorts with Gary, Zsa Zsa, Kuh and Vina. He will also be seen
in "ASAP Mania's" new portion, "Star Showdown," where he goes up
against fellow talent search sensations, Erik Santos and Sheryn
Regis (of `Star in a Million'), and Sarah herself every week.

Aside from this, his acting talent will likewise be put to test in
the Kapamilya Network's newest program, "Sarah: Teen Princess."

"No'ng una medyo may napi-feel pa akong nerbiyos, pero gradually,
nakaka-adjust na ako. Minsan hindi ko na ma-explain ang mga
nangyayari sa career ko, sobra-sobra na ang blessing na dumarating
sa akin. I'm very thankful sa lahat ng binibigay Niyang blessings,"
he says.

In addition to regular TV work, Mark is doubly excited with the
upcoming showing of his big screen debut, "Annie B.," starring
Jolina Magdangal, under Viva Films.

"Cute ang role namin ni Sarah sa movie," he says.

In between all these, Mark squeezes ample time for the promo of his
12-track debut album under Viva Records.

It contains cuts like "Ngayon at Kailanman," "Ako'y Maghihintay" (a
duet with Sarah), "Kapag Ako'y Kailangan," "Another Chance," "Sayang
Naman," "One Girl," "Lahat Sa Buhay Ko" and his version of well-
loved hits such as "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," "Out Here On
My Own," "Lost Without Your Love" and "Power of Love."

Mark's album is still out in the market with the song, "Baliw," as
carrier single.

Incidentally, Mark is a featured artist in the Baguio City leg of
the "Popstars on Tour" concert today, Feb. 21, and "Sarah: To Love
Her More" at the Aliw Theater on Feb. 27.

Mark, by the way, is under management contract with Viva Artists
Agency, headed by Veronique del Rosario-Corpus.

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