{"id":278519,"date":"2020-12-14T00:08:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T05:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=278519"},"modified":"2020-12-14T00:08:16","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T05:08:16","slug":"alden-richards-sets-record-with-sold-out-aldens-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/12\/14\/alden-richards-sets-record-with-sold-out-aldens-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Alden Richards sets record with sold-out \u201cAlden\u2019s Reality\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asia\u2019s Multimedia Star Alden Richards not only made his fans\u2019 hearts flutter but also made history with the first-ever virtual reality concert in the Philippines via the highly successful \u201cAlden\u2019s Reality: The Virtual Reality Concert.\u201d<\/p>\n

Held in three timeslots last December 8 and 9, GMA Network\u2019s sold-out show enabled Alden\u2019s supporters from all over the globe to celebrate with him as the Kapuso actor marked his 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n

And unlike usual online concerts, \u201cAlden\u2019s Reality\u201d gave them a taste of what the future of concert shows would be. It combined\u00a0cutting-edge technology and performances to produce a full-length concert and immersive interaction with their idol right from the comforts of their homes.<\/p>\n

A virtual date like no other, the show begins with Alden waking up in his house and inviting his \u201cdate\u201d\u2014the concertgoer\u2014to join him as he navigated Alden\u2019s Reality. He then set the mood up by dancing to catchy songs popularized by some of the world\u2019s most loved boybands. Joining him were his friends Rodjun and Rayver Cruz.<\/p>\n

Alden then went on to answer questions just like he was having a one-on-one conversation with his \u201cdate,\u201d sharing his innermost thoughts and reminiscing about his ups and downs in the past.<\/p>\n

From his heartfelt rendition of \u201cGod Gave Me You\u201d to performing his latest single \u201cGoin’\u00a0Crazy\u201d and dancing to the beat of BTS\u2019 \u201cDynamite\u201d\u2014Alden only showed how he has grown as a\u00a0performer\u00a0on stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlden\u2019s Reality\u201d also saw Alden looking back on his career as an actor and thanking all his former leading ladies.\u00a0 In this segment, OPM band December Avenue joined Alden on stage.<\/p>\n

Greeting him on his 10th<\/sup>\u00a0year in showbiz were his fans and friends in the industry including\u00a0Sanya Lopez, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, and Betong\u00a0Sumaya.<\/p>\n

Alden\u2019s fans and friends further showed their support to the Kapuso actor as they shared their experience online. The hashtag \u201cAldensReality\u201d became the top trending topic on Twitter Philippines.<\/p>\n

Twitter user @rfjfan shared: \u201cI actually enjoyed that. I liked the songs, the dance numbers, the intimate conversations. I\u2019m so glad I was able to move to the YT link coz then it was like a VR, I could follow A everywhere. Thanks @aldenrichards02.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another netizen, @zhymrssl, tweeted: \u201cThank you so much po sa @GMASynergy @gmanetwork and sa @Ticket2MeNet for Alden\u2019s Reality Virtual Concert. Sobrang bitin pero napaka worth it talaga. And btw, congrats and happy 10th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary @aldenrichards02 ang galing!\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, @momices said \u201cThe #ALDENsReality is @aldenrichards02 \u2018s way of thanking his fans, supporters, friends, family & co-workers. It was his way to pay tribute to his fans kaya intimate ang atake.\u00a0 I enjoyed it felt the sincerity. Congrats & thank you @paolovalenciano.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like to congratulate Alden for setting a new record of being the first Filipino artist to stage the first-ever virtual reality concert in the Philippines,\u201d said GMA\u00a0Regional TV and Synergy Vice President and Head Oliver\u00a0Victor\u00a0Amoroso.\u00a0\u201cWe are honored that we made history in \u2018Alden\u2019s Reality\u2019 with no less than\u00a0Asia\u2019s Multimedia Star headlining the show as part of his\u00a010th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary in the entertainment industry. Being one of the Network\u2019s prime artists, we take pride with having Alden work with us. And while we really aimed for a world-class production, the success of \u2018Alden\u2019s Reality\u2019 exceeded our expectations. Thank you to all our Kapuso here and abroad who bought tickets and supported \u2018Alden\u2019s Reality.\u2019 We would also like to congratulate all the people who we had the pleasure of working with for this project. This is only the beginning. Expect bigger surprises from Synergy in the future,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Directed by Paolo Valenciano, \u201cAlden\u2019s Reality\u201d is produced by Synergy: A GMA Collaboration, a group that produces ticketed and non-ticketed events and activities catering to all Filipinos across the globe. The concert also served as GMA Network\u2019s treat to loyal Kapuso for its 70th anniversary.<\/p>\n

Alden\u2019s latest single\u00a0under GMA Music and FlipMusic Productions, \u201cGoin’ Crazy\u201d also topped iTunes Philippines and is currently included in Apple Music\u2019s \u201cAbsolute OPM Playlist.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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