NICK VERA PEREZ : 'I AM READY'

Malakas ang kaway ng musika kay Nick Vera Perez. Kahit successful nurse siya sa Chicago , Illinois ay gusto  pa rin niyang  ituloy ang kanyang singing career  . Katunayan meron siyang  album entitled “I Am Ready”.

Bagay na bagay ang titulo ng kanyang album dahil ready na siyang kumanta at aliwin ang kanyang mga kababayan sa Pilipinas. Ang kanyang album ay release ng Warner Music Phils.

Magkakaroon ng album  launching sa May 14 kasabay ng kanyang homecoming. 12 songs ang nilalaman ng kanyang album gaya ng  “Alapaap,” “Di Maglalaho,” “Di Ko Na Kaya,” “Another Chance,” “Hintayin Ko Na Lang,” “Three Best Words,” “I Believe In You,” “Dito Sa Aking Puso,” “I Am Ready,” “My Mom,” “You’re My Hero,” at “Keep The Fire Burning Within”.

Ang naturang album ay design and concept by Ms. Myreen Bascos Lacambra, Photo credits to Mr. Tony Pardilla, Words & Music by Mr. Adonis Adonis V. Tabanda. Managing Partner RLTV Entertainment  Productions ni  Mr. Ronald Direk Daba.

Nagsimulang kumanta si Nick sa edad na tatlong taong gulang sa Ngo Hiong  House and Native Foods sa Jolo, Sulu.  Naikuwento rin niya na nanalo siya sa UST solo singing contest in Nursing sa piyesa niyang “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas” ni Jun Polistico. Actually, nagtapos siya ng bachelor of Science in Nursing sa University of Sto. Tomas

 Ang winning piece naman niya ay  “Upon This Rock’ ni Sandi Patty  dahil siya ang naging champion  sa all around Philippines singing competition nu’ng 1991 . Naging kinatawan siya ng Metro Manila. Produkto rin siya ng Center For Pop Music Philippines.

“This is the time to say “I am ready” to face the world and bring my father back in me as he always wanted me to sing for him,” deklara niya.

Si  Martin Nievera ang idol niya

“Marin Nievera is my only favorite singer who changed the way I see singing. I don’t idolize anyone as I change every version at the end of my song but I would love to see him of course. I always see him in Chicago as I am a tv host here but I do not get the chance to actually bond with him,” sey pa niya nang maka-chat namin siya sa Facebook.

Ang kanyang single ay ni-release nu’ng April 21 at napapakinggan sa Pinas FM. Masusundan daw ito sa May 8 na mada-download sa itunes at spotify.

Sa May 5 ang dating niya sa Pilipinas. Mapapanood si Nick sa May 12 sa Music Museum  bilang guest sa concert ni Jaya kasama sina Kyla, Kz Tandingan at  Thor.

May album mall tour din siya. Sa May 16 ay sa KCC Mall, Zamboanga City, 4PM,  Sa May 20, 3PM ay nasa Sta. Lucia East Mall .

Halina't salubungin natin ang the singing nurse! 

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"Known as Alvin Tan to most, Nick Vera Perez (NVP) was coined to create a character suited to entertainment. NVP began singing at the age of three where he performed at a local restaurant called Ngo Hiong House and Native Foods, in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Born fourth out of five siblings, NVP was raised by Pastor Philip Tan, Sr., a father who serviced Christianity as a Pastor despite his Moslem and Chinese blood combination, and by Visitacion Tan, a loving mother whose ancestry stems back from Madrid, Spain and Amoy, China combined. NVP has three other brothers namely, Norman Tan, BSN, with two lovely kids, Nyles and Jacob; Nelson Tan, MD, married to Marie Fe Corpuz Tan, with four kids, Shannen Kirstie, Kenneth Philson, Sean Kyle, and Kamylle Paula; and the new US immigrant Engineer Philip Tan, Jr., married to Michele Marie Burgos Tan, with two kids; Nadine Ysabelle and Alyssa Gillian. An excelling student, he maintained a FULL scholarship in elementary school, he graduated salutatorian and valedictorian respectively from Notre Dame High School for Boys. NVP represented Notre Dame for Math Olympiad 1989, where he competed for Geometry all over the Philippines. He finished bachelor’s degree in Nursing at the University of Santo Tomas in 1994.

Nick Vera Perez started competing SOLO singing from Elementary until College where he always landed first place. NVP won the UST songfest in Nursing and awarded Center for POP Music scholarship where he pursued and finished the program in Performing Arts and Stage Presentation with flying colors. He competed in the Search for Manila representative for the Pan-Philippines; he took the Gold belt and fought for the title Pan-Philippines Championship in Solo-Singing in 1991. Rendering the famous gospel song “UPON this Rock” by Sandi Patty in a male NVP typical version, he took home the first place for Manila, Philippines and won all other categories as FIRST PLACE in all singing competitions including, DUET (with Michelle Tarrazona for the song “More Than Wonderful” by Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris), TRIO (with Michele Tarrazona and Denise Tarrazona for the song “In His Love” by Sandi Patty), All-Male Quartet (with Alex A, Mars Majarucon and Jeffrey Castillo for the song “This is The Day”). The competition was a meet throughout Philippines and was held in Zamboanga City. In 1993, NVP won the UST Nursing Solo Competition First Place, where he performed Jun Polistico’s undying “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas,” a ballad rendition which awed even former Senator Ernie Maceda from the audience that gave him a standing ovation. Hosting events, Mastering of Ceremonies, Leading a seminar, Public Speaking, Declaiming, Orating, Ballroom, Hip-Hop and RNB dancing are some of his sharpest talents. NVP enjoys the stage like no other as he wows the crowds.

A Ballroom Dancing graduate from Makati Ballroom Dance School, NVP is one of the mostsought- after ballroom dance instructors in Manila from 1994–2002. He shows fluidity, calm and realistic showmanship in dancing and details in his instructional dancing. NVP is currently hosting a TV show, the final segment of Chicago Philippine Reports TV (CPRTV) known as “Let’s Dance with Nick!” where he showcases the instructional moves and demonstrations, a step-bystep teaching on “HOW-To-Do-It” yourself style, with different guest stars for different sessions. Growing up in Quezon City, Philippines, NVP concentrated on show business and performances. He was one of the TOP ballroom dance instructors from 1995–2002 and has guested in TV shows, mall tours and club performances. A Jack of all trades, BUT MASTER of everything, he surely is. An event wise man once said, “Everything is all about the host. When Nick comes to the stage, the world stops and dances with him.” NVP loves to see people smile and loves the camera. When everyone else fears the stage and the microphone, NVP is a real natural in entertainment and show business. NVP continues to excel in his career in Nursing, at one point he was a Director of Nursing for Professional Home Health Care, a Nurse Manager for the Medical / Surgical / Cardio – Thoracic ( O p e n – Heart)/Neurological Intensive Care Units in Lincoln Park Hospital. A progressive seasoned RN for almost 21 years now, NVP concentrates his nursing in Intensive Care, Post–Anesthesia Care , Eye–Surgery Care , Oncology/Hematology, and Critical Care Divisions. NVP is a certifed RN in Critical Care ( I C U s ) , Oncology 7 / Hematology and has gained Best Preceptorship recognition from management at Lincoln Park Hospital"

(ROLDAN CASTRO)