Erik Santos marks 22 years in showbiz industry

Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Kapamilya singer-songwriter Erik Santos just celebrated his 22nd year in the showbiz industry earlier this month. The <em>ASAP</em> 30 member took a trip down memory lane to commemorate over two decades of his career in the entertainment world.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEXdl_kzCG-/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A13765718.299999952%2C%22ls%22%3A66408.5%2C%22le%22%3A66413.70000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Erik rose to fame after winning the reality competition <em>Star in a Million</em> back in 2003.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/20/yeng-constantino-erik-santos-and-christian-bautista-to-hold-valentine-concert-1549"><strong>READ: Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, and Christian Bautista to hold Valentine concert<br/></strong></a></div><p>The Kapamilya singer shared several throwback photos of himself, including his time as a member of a boy band.</p><p>“From being a dreamer to being a struggling boyband member to being a singing champion to becoming a winner in life,” he wrote.</p><p>Erik also added a snapshot of the trophy he won in <em>Star in a Millio</em><em>n,</em> to the delight of his fans who have supported him since then. He expressed his gratitude towards everyone who has given him love for 22 years.</p><p>“So blessed to be celebrating 22 wonderful years in showbiz today. Thank you all so much for the love. I am forever grateful,” he added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/8/12/erik-santos-mourns-father-s-passing-1646"><strong>READ: Erik Santos mourns father’s passing</strong></a></div><p>Friends and fans of the Kapamilya singer congratulated him for celebrating his 22nd year in the showbiz industry. Some netizens applauded him for being an inspiration to many aspiring singers.</p><p>“Love you always Pogs,” Angeline Quinto shared.</p><p>“You’ll always be my favorite prow! Congrats,” Piolo Pascual added.</p><p>“I was 13 years old when ate Imee brought me to star in a million’s grand finals haha! Naalala ko… sayang saya kami lahat haha! Nakaupo lang ako nung tinawag yung name mo@as the winner lol kahit lahat sila nagwawala na kasi nga nahihiya ako… Isa yung mga careers mo sa hinangaan ko noon sa industriya,” singer-songwriter Keiko Necesario shared.</p><p>Meanwhile, Erik is set to hold a concert this coming February 14 and 15 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City alongside fellow OPM artists Yeng Constantino and Christian Bautista. </p>

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Erik Santos marks 22 years in showbiz industry

Erik Santos marks 22 years in showbiz industry

Drew Acierto

Published Jan 06, 2025 01:51 PM PHT

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