Willing si Ice Seguerra na suportahan ang career ni Jake Zyrus once bumalik sa Pilipinas ang international singer.
Matagal nang nasa Amerika si Jake, at noong isang taon ay kumalat ang mga balitang naging jobless at alcoholic diumano ang singer.
May balita ring nakitira si Jake sa bahay ng Pinoy gay couple sa U.S.
Pero kung pagbabasehan ang latest Instagram posts ni Jake, makikitang masaya siya ngayon sa piling ng bago niyang girlfriend na si Cheesa Laureta.
Pahayag ni Ice sa eksklusibong panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa mediacon ng Love, Sessionistas concert, “Well, ako kasi I’ve been there. I’ve been in a very bad place for a time. My wife knows that.
“Siguro ano, ang sinuwerte ko lang, may mga tao na nasa paligid ko na talagang may malasakit at may pagmamahal.
“So ako, that’s my wish for him, na he will find his wife na who will support him, love him, and will show him love and acceptance.
“Kasi I think that’s very important for a person. Yung no matter who you are, no matter what you do, alam mo na okay lang mag-fall ka because alam mong may sasalo sa iyo. And I got so lucky. So I hope he has that.”
Aminado si Ice na nagkaroon ng malaking pagbabago sa buhay niya dahil sa asawang si Liza Diño.
“Malaking bagay yung partner mo. Kasi yung partner mo ang magsasabi sa iyo ng totoo. Siya lang ang magbibigay sa iyo ng perspektibo [na] normally, di mabibigay ng iba.
“Yung ibang tao, hindi nila mabibigay sa iyo kasi gusto nila yung approval mo lang ang makuha nila.
“Yung partner mo, siya lang makakapagsabi sa iyo ng totoo,” pagdidiin pa ni Ice.
ice seguerra on being compared to jake zyrus
Samantala, hiniling ni Ice na sana ay tigilan na ang pagkukumpara sa kanila ni Jake.
“Ako, I honestly wish that people would stop comparing us. Kasi, okay, we’re both trans, but, hindi porke pareho kaming trans, pareho kami ng journey.
“Iba-iba ang tao. Iba-iba ang journey natin. Iba-iba ang pinagdadaanan ng tao. Iba-iba ang pupuntahan natin.
“I have my own journeys. He has his own journey. So, I hope they respect his journey as well. Stop comparing us because hindi nakakatulong yun, e.”
Pakiusap pa ni Ice, “Kumbaga, tigilan na natin iyan. Let Jake be Jake, di ba?
“Kung saan siya masaya, we’re just [here] to support him.”
Pagtataka pa ng singer, “Actually, wala namang makakapagsabi na dapat ganito ka, dapat ganyan ka. Journey niya ito, e.
“Wala naman siyang sinasaktan na tao. Bakit tayo nangingialam sa mga desisyon niya sa buhay?”
ice seguerra on balancing friendship, professionalism in love, sessionistas concert
Kabilang si Ice sa grupo ng Sessionistas na inilunsad sa ASAP, ang Sunday musical variety show ng ABS-CBN, noong 2009.
Makakasama ni Ice sa Love, Sessionistas concert sina Juris, Sitti Navarro, Princess Velasco, Kean Cipriano, Duncan Ramos, at Nyoy Volante.
At the same time, si Ice rin ang magdi-direk ng show at si Ivan Lee Espinosa ang musical director.
Paano niya ididirek ang six artists na kasama niya sa show na mga mahuhusay ding mang-aawit gaya niya?
Sagot ni Ice, “Equal billing sila lahat. Liza and I really made sure na magsha-shine lahat. Kumbaga, hindi puwedeng hindi.”
Inilarawan niya kung paano binalanse ang friendship at professionalism sa pagbuo ng repertoire para sa concert.
“Uhm, when we were doing the repertoire, so siyempre lahat kami nag-uusap-usap.
“Kagaya nga ng sinabi ng ilan diyan, merong mabilis sumagot, may ibang napakabagal ‘no.
“Nagsara na ang repertoire, hindi pa rin nagbibigay, no,” seryosong biro ni Ice.
Sa ganitong pagkakataon na raw umiiral ang kanyang pagiging direktor.
“Yes,” ngiti niya. “Kumbaga, ako naman naniniwala ako na, of course, friendship is friendship. But of course, we also need to be professional.
“And when it comes to that, I’d like to think that I can be professional, but, of course, na punung-puno naman ng respeto sa artistry ng bawat isa.
“Uhm, ang maganda kasi sa show na ito, we made sure na may inputs ang bawat isa.
“Siyempre, they’re all artists. May kanya-kanya silang kaalaman sa ginagawa nila. May kanya-kanya silang star power, alam mo yun?
“And, gusto ko itong concert na ito is representative of each other’s expertise.
Kumbaga, may mga bagay kami na ilalagay ni Liza dito parang pang-break lang.
“Kasi ako rin as an artista, I don’t want to do something that I’m not comfortable with, di ba?
“So eto, masasabi ko na halos lahat sa amin, except for one, uncomfortable sa gagawin nila,” sabay tawa ni Ice na hindi sinabi kung sino yung tinutukoy niya pero natawa si Kean.
ice seguerra gives update on love, sessionistas concert
At this point, inaayos na ni Ice at ng produksiyon nila ni Liza ang mga gagawin sa concert.
Aniya, “Nasa pag-aayos na ng areglo ang musical director namin. The arrangement has been done. Naipadala na po namin sa kanila. It’s just a matter of preparing everything.
“Ilang weeks na lang, so we really wanna make sure that every artist ay magkaroon sila ng tamang moment para sa kanila.
“And, at the same time, kami naman sa group, ma-highlight din yung pagiging united namin.
“And so far, on what we have now, I’m very confident na yung creative direction ni Liza and yung execution din na gagawin ko along with my team, sobrang excited ako.”
Kumusta ang experience bilang performer at director para sa upcoming concert?
“…happy lang ako na dumating na rin ako sa point na when I’m directing and also a performer, it’s not as hard as people would think na mahirap siya.
“Because I think, kapag performer lang ako, iba yung klase ng kaba. Grabe ka mag-overthink sa mga mangyayari. ‘Paano kung mangyari ito? Paano kung mangyari iyan?’
“Whereas, ako yung direktor, nami-make sure na lahat ng naiisip ko kung ano ang puwedeng mangyari, gagawan na namin ng paraan.”
Uumpisahan daw ang Love, Sessionistas concert sa isang production number na katulad ng ginagawa nila sa ASAP noon.
“Yes, we will start there kasi doon kami nakilala. That will begin the journey.
“Doon siya magsisimula hanggang palalim na siya nang palalim, palaki nang palaki at pasarap nang pasarap nang pasarap,” lahad ni Ice.
sessionistas billing for upcoming concert
Ayon kay Ice, walang naging problema sa billing ng concert kahit na malaki na rin ang nagawa nilang pangalan sa music industry.
“Actually, napag-usapan namin yun. Pantay-pantay.
“Nung una, nagdi-discuss kami ni Liza. Kasi siyempre, there’s so many things that you have to consider.
“So, parang sabi ni Liza, which is a good decision, sabi niya, ‘Love, talk to the group about them and let them decide kung ano ang mangyayari sa billing,” kuwento ni Ice.
Biglang hirit ni Nyoy sa mediacon, according to height ang ginamit na sukatan para sa billing.
Ani Ice, “Kidding aside, siguro that’s one thing I love about the group. Siguro kaya we are good together because walang ego.
“Kumbaga, we’re all confident sa mga sari-sarili naming talento. Pero pagka sama-sama kami, all ego go and left out of the door.
“Parang ang goal namin is to have fun, do good music, and just be happy. It doesn’t matter, really.”
Pagri-reveal pa ni Ice, “Eto nga si Juris nakakatawa, ‘Kahit sino na lang. Bahala na.’ Parang aburidung-aburido nung pinag-uusapan ang billing.”
Lastly, ano naman ang masasabi ng ABS-CBN at ASAP management sa kanilang concert?
“Actually, nagpaalam ako sa kanila [ASAP]. Siyempre, because, you know, we have a small industry and as much as possible, we don’t want to burn bridges.
“Malaki ang respeto namin sa ABS-CBN, especially sa ASAP, because sila ang magbuo sa amin, e.
“And na-excite nga sila for us na parang, ‘Oh, my God! I’m so happy.’ And they’re very, very supportive,” pagtatapos ni Ice.
In a recent interview that has garnered significant attention in the entertainment industry, Ice Seguerra, a well-known musician and actor, expressed his thoughts on the ongoing comparisons between him and Jake Zyrus, the artist formerly known as Charice Pempengco. Ice’s statement, “Stop comparing us,” reflects a growing frustration within the LGBTQ+ community and the broader entertainment world regarding the tendency to pit artists against one another based on their personal journeys and identities. This declaration has sparked discussions about identity, representation, and the importance of recognizing each artist’s individuality.
Ice Seguerra’s career has spanned decades, from his early days as a child star to his emergence as a prominent musician and actor. His journey has been marked by personal growth, resilience, and a commitment to authenticity, particularly in his transition and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Throughout his career, Ice has been a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, using his platform to raise awareness about issues affecting marginalized groups. His experiences have shaped his worldview, leading him to emphasize the importance of acceptance and understanding in a society that often seeks to categorize individuals.
In addressing the comparisons between himself and Jake Zyrus, Ice highlighted the need for recognizing each artist’s unique story and contributions. While both have made significant strides in the music industry and have shared experiences as members of the LGBTQ+ community, Ice believes that their journeys are distinct and should not be conflated. He pointed out that reducing their identities to mere comparisons undermines the complexity of their experiences and the challenges they have faced. Ice’s call for an end to such comparisons serves as a reminder that each artist has their narrative, shaped by personal struggles, triumphs, and the broader societal context.
The entertainment industry has a long history of categorizing artists based on various factors, including gender, sexuality, and appearance. This tendency to compare individuals can create unnecessary competition and detract from the genuine appreciation of their artistry. Ice’s statement underscores the need for a more inclusive and supportive environment within the industry, where artists can celebrate their individuality without feeling pressured to conform to certain expectations or comparisons. By advocating for this shift, Ice hopes to foster a culture that values diversity and encourages artists to express themselves authentically.
Jake Zyrus, on the other hand, has also experienced a transformative journey in the public eye. Originally rising to fame as a talented young singer, he later came out as transgender and adopted a new name and identity. This transition has been met with both support and criticism, highlighting the complexities of navigating fame while being true to oneself. Like Ice, Jake’s journey is marked by resilience and determination, as he continues to forge his path in the music industry.
The comparisons between Ice and Jake often stem from their shared experiences as LGBTQ+ artists, but Ice argues that such comparisons ignore the nuances of their respective journeys. He emphasized that both artists have faced unique challenges and have contributed significantly to the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in the entertainment industry. Rather than pitting them against each other, Ice believes that the focus should be on celebrating their achievements and recognizing the positive impact they have had on the community.
In the interview, Ice also touched on the societal pressures that come with being in the public eye. Celebrities often find themselves scrutinized for their choices, identities, and relationships, which can lead to a sense of isolation and anxiety. Ice expressed that the constant comparisons can be detrimental not only to the artists involved but also to their fans who may feel compelled to choose sides. He urged the public to embrace a more compassionate and understanding approach, recognizing that every artist is navigating their own journey and deserves respect and support.
The conversation around Ice’s comments has resonated with many fans and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. Social media platforms have become a space for individuals to share their thoughts on the importance of recognizing and celebrating diversity within the community. Many have echoed Ice’s sentiments, emphasizing that comparisons can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and hinder progress toward acceptance and understanding. By fostering a culture of support and encouragement, fans can contribute to a more inclusive environment for all artists.
Moreover, Ice Seguerra’s call to stop the comparisons aligns with a broader movement within the entertainment industry to promote diversity and inclusivity. As more artists emerge with unique stories and experiences, it becomes increasingly important to celebrate these differences rather than reducing them to mere comparisons. This shift in mindset can pave the way for more authentic representations of LGBTQ+ individuals in media, allowing for a richer tapestry of narratives that reflect the diverse experiences within the community.
The music industry, in particular, has seen a growing number of LGBTQ+ artists who are breaking barriers and challenging norms. From openly gay pop stars to transgender musicians, these artists are redefining what it means to be successful in the industry. Ice Seguerra and Jake Zyrus are just two examples of this shift, demonstrating that talent knows no bounds when it comes to gender or sexual orientation. By embracing their individuality and advocating for acceptance, they are paving the way for future generations of artists to express themselves freely.
In conclusion, Ice Seguerra’s statement regarding the comparisons to Jake Zyrus highlights the need for greater understanding and appreciation of individuality within the entertainment industry. By advocating for an end to such comparisons, Ice emphasizes the importance of recognizing each artist’s unique journey and contributions. In a society that often seeks to categorize and compare individuals, it is crucial to celebrate diversity and promote a culture of support and acceptance. As artists continue to navigate their paths in the public eye, fostering an environment that values authenticity and respect will ultimately enrich the artistic community and inspire future generations to embrace their true selves. Ice’s call to action serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and understanding within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
