Roots to Riches | |
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Directed by | Louie Ignacio |
Starring | Regine Velasquez |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Production company | Aria Productions |
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Network | GMA |
Release | May 24, 2009 |
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Roots to Riches is an autobiographical documentary concert special by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez. It originally aired on May 24, 2009, in the Philippines on GMA Network. The special follows Velasquez's early childhood beginnings as an aspiring singer competing on talent shows to the influential entertainer she is today, while providing an insight into her journey with stardom and detailing various aspects of her professional and personal life. It is interspersed with a series of flashback re-enactments portraying significant events in her life and career. The program includes a compilation of interviews with key people that have been instrumental to the trajectory of her success over the course of several years.
A celebration of Velasquez's 39th birthday, the two-hour special is spliced with musical performances filmed at the Centro Escolar University in Velasquez's hometown of Malolos, Bulacan. It was directed by Louie Ignacio and produced by Aria Productions. Raul Mitra served as the music director, with guests appearances from Pilita Corrales, Jose Mari Chan, Dingdong Dantes, Pops Fernandez, and Dennis Trillo and a special appearance by her former competition rival Eva Castillo.