David Archuleta, his favorite Filipino singer is Regine Velasquez

David Archuleta, his favorite Filipino singer is Regine Velasquez. Isang Kapuso star pala ang hinahangaan ng American Idol Season 7 runner-up na si David Archuleta, at nais daw niya itong makilala habang nandito siya sa Pilipinas.

Dumating sa Pilipinas si Archuleta nitong Martes ng hapon sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1. Mahigit isang oras lang ang pagitan nila ni AI Season 7 grand winner David Cook na unang dumating sa airport.

Ayon kay entertainment report Nelson Canlas, inamin ni Archuleta na tagahanga siya ni Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez at nais niya itong personal na makilala.

"I'm excited to be here in Manila. I'm looking forward to the show too on Saturday. I'm sure it gonna be a lot of fun," ayon kay Archuleta.

Si Jomari Yllana, producer ng one-night concert ng dalawang David sa SM Mall Asia sa Sabado, ang sumundo sa airport sa dalawang international stars.

Ayon kay Jomari, magbibigay sana si Cook ng maigsing mensahe ngunit dahil sa usapin ng seguridad ay kaagad siyang pinasakay sa kotse.

Sa Huwebes ay abala ang dalawang David sa TV guesting. Makikita sila sa programang “SIS" at “Eat Bulaga" sa Kapuso Network.

The Philippine Star columnist Ricky Lo was able to interview David Archuleta and discovered that the 18-year-old charmer is a fan of our very own Regine Velasquez.

Here’s the said interview:

Ricky Lo: Your fans in the Philippines are waiting for you.

David Archuleta: “Oh, I’m happy to hear that. I can’t wait to go to the Philippines.”

Ricky Lo: Anyway, David, what have you heard about the Philippines?

David Archuleta: “I’ve heard that it’s very hot there.”

Ricky Lo: Aside from that?

David Archuleta: “I’ve heard that there are a lot of amazing singers from the Philippines.”

Ricky Lo: Like who?

David Archuleta: “My favorite is Regine Velasquez. She was actually the one who got me to be an even bigger fan of Mariah Carey because she was singing all those Mariah Carey songs that I’ve never heard before. ‘Wow.’ I said, ‘Regine is so good; she’s amazing’.’”

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, on the other hand, said she’s flattered by Archuleta’s admiration.

“Very flattering that he knows me. Hope he will have a great time here in the Philippines. Everyone here likes him and hoping he will have a great show,” said Regine Velasquez who is currently out of the country for her Divas 4 Divas world tour together with Pops Fernandez, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Kuh Ledesma.