KathNiel, Rose Fostanes, Michael Christian Martinez on ASAP 19 (March 2)

ASAP 19 begins the month of March with breathtaking performances and romantic treats this Sunday (March 2) to be led by “Got To Believe” stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, along with Manilyn Reynes, Benjie Paras, Ian Veneracion, and Carmina Villaroel as they bid the magical series goodbye in its last two weeks of airing.

The fun continues as “ASAP 19” celebrates Filipino talent with a special homecoming tribute to Sochi Olympian figure skater Michael Christian Martinez and “The X Factor Israel” grand winner Rose Fostanes.

Feel the love this Sunday with spectacular surprises from “Starting Over Again” lead stars Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga, and “Annaliza” father-daughter tandem Zanjoe Marudo and Andrea Brillantes.

Prepare for a top-caliber musical experience from the most requested collaboration of Popstar Sarah Geronimo and OPM rock icon Bamboo; groove to the music of Carole King with the stunning showdown of Homegrown Divas Morisette, Klarisse De Guzman, and Angeline Quinto; and sing along to Apo Hiking Society’s classic hits with Apo’s Jim Paredes and Buboy Garovillo.

Also watch out for show-stopping vocal performances from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil, Richard Poon, Juris, Mitoy, Jovit Baldivino, Marcelito Pomoy, Liezel Garcia, Isa Fabregas, Emman Vera, and KZ Tandingan.

Meanwhile, don’t miss the fun-filled dance numbers in Supahdance with Luis Manzano, Alex Gonzaga, Robi Domingo, John Prats, Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, Rayver Cruz, Sam Concepcion and Kim Chiu. 

Don’t miss the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPBrave.

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Filipino Michael Christian Martinez Makes History in Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Skating Finals

Performing to Ernesto Lacuona's Malaguena, Filipino Michael Christian Martinez skated his heart out during the finals (free skating) of the men's figure skating event of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. Michael made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to ever enter the medal rounds of the winter games.

Garnering a combined score of 184.25 from the short and free skating programs of the figure skating event, the 17-year-old Martinez ranked 19th (same rank in the short program) among the 24 finalists. He may not have won a medal but his determination and spirit are more than enough for him to be hailed as one of the country's pride today.

According to reports, Michael Martinez is tagged as 'darling of the press' in Russia with international media craving to interview him, curious of how he started and how he trained despite being in a tropical country. 

In the men's figure skating event, Michael's idols Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Patrick Chan of Canada (who became close to the Pinoy during their training) bagged gold and silver, respectively. Both maintained their ranks from the short program. The bronze medal was snatched by Kazakhstan's Denis Ten, who only ranked 9th during the short program.

Michael Martinez revealed that he will continue to skate and will again try to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

With Michael's experience in his Olympic debut, he will surely get even better come the next winter games. Congratulations Michael! Makes us proud once more.

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Pinoy Michael Christian Martinez Enters Winter Olympics Figure Skating Finals (Video)

The lone Philippine representative to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Michael Christian Martinez, qualified for the finals (medal round) of the men's figure skating event to be held Friday (February 14) at the Iceberg Skating Palace in Sochi, Russia.

Proud Pinoy. Proud Olympian. Michael Christian Martinez [Photo: Reuters]

Michael Christian Martinez entered the final round after emerging as one of the top 24 athletes during the short program of the said event held Thursday. The Filipino showed his charismatic moves and flexibility in his performance accompanied by Romeo and Juliet by Arthur Fiedler. He got a score of 64.81 from the judges, enough to make him as one of the finalists.

The 17-year-old Martinez is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to ever grace the figure skating event of the Winter Olympics and his appearance in the Winter games was history in the making. Watch his performance during the short program of the Winter Olympic games (figure skating event):

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