When she won the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy, 18-year-old Yeng Constantino knew she would be in for a roller- coaster ride as the first-ever Grand Star Dreamer. However, she didnt know just how exciting said ride would be.
Since her big win, many exciting things have happened to her, not the least of which was receiving a Platinum Record Award in recognition of her performance on the charts. Bannered by the first single (and title track) Salamat, her debut solo album sold 30,000 copies a mere two weeks after its release. Such an achievement is something every musician wants, which is why Yeng was grinning from ear to ear as she thanked everyone who had a hand in her debut solo albums success.
In addition to that, she was named the Most Promising Female Recording Artist of 2007 by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, an award that further cemented her status as one of the music scenes fastest-rising stars.
On the same day that Yeng received the Platinum Record Award, she shared the ASAP 07 stage with her idol, Sarah Geronimo. She sang some of Sarahs best-loved hits, namely Forevers Not Enough and I Still Believe In Loving You. Meanwhile, Sarah sang Salamat and the fans favorite Hawak-Kamay, among others. Of the experience, Yeng had only this to say, I am really very happy, especially because of the chance to sing duet with her.
When asked about the rumors that she and Sarah are starring in a teleserye together, she said that she looks forward to the possibility. Nothing definite, but I hope it pushes through.
But thats not all shes looking forward to. She recently landed a solo endorsement deal with a top telecommunications company and is looking forward to shooting commercials and posing for billboard ads.
At the moment, she is juggling her hosting and performing duties on ASAP 07 with shows at venues across the country. Recently, she performed with Cebalo (a band composed of her fellow Pinoy Dream Academy alumni Panky Trinidad, Davey Langit, Yvan Lambatan and Eman Abatayo) at Club O.
She has also been busy with various out-of-town shows, namely her Japan tour with the Headmasters Honor List of Six (her first out of the country gig). After Japan, they will be heading to the US for a five-city tour in April.
Her career isnt the only thing on the upswing. Her love life is looking up as well, as rumor has it someone is setting her heart aflutter these days.
Youd think that with all of these things under her belt, shed have no dreams left to chase. But for Yeng, that is so not the casethe ride is just beginning.[by diopatra]
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