Yes, I know it’s the lead picture on FOD, but I like it too 
To view as a slide show, check them out on David’s Official Site.
@gtongiGiselle Tongi
Taking wacky photobooth photos@jascurtissmith @DavidArchie@oheulacaballero
Fun Fun Fun on the set of #NanditoAko!pic.twitter.com/vsbR0Nnk
IF ANY PHOTOS DESERVE TO BE CAPTIONED – THESE ARE THEM! 
TELL US IN THE COMMENTS HOW YOU WOULD “CAPTION THAT!”
Here’s a post with stuff that really doesn’t belong together, just some odds and ends gathered from here and there.
enjoying breakfast for dinner in @DavidArchie’s seat!
Credit: @echristinara
I don’t know why but I felt compelled to share this, lol.
UPDATE! The twitpic-er divulged the location! Red Arrow Diner in Manchester NH. She also said, “yeah! it was a comfy seat too ”
“Wifey” is none other than Regine Velasquez, David’s favorite Filipino singer. Ogie Alcasid is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, entrepreneur, original singer of “Nandito Ako,” and according to Wiki, owns a chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie. How’s that for random?
Here’s Ogie singing Nandito Ako!
Sunny tweeted yesterday that Phyllis was undergoing surgery. Below are her follow up tweets:
Join @DavidArchie @Twilight_Wish & I in prayers & good health wishes for Phyllis, who’s having a serious operation today.♥☮
It didn’t go as well as they hoped – lots of cards will be good medicine!!
She’s been telling all the doctors & nurses about David – it lifts her spirits so much.
And thank you so much for those who emailed me today – you touch my heart with how you care – Phyllis is, well, us.♥
Phyllis’ 88-year-old body is challenging her, but her spirit & heart are teen strong – a VIP: Very Inspirational Person:)♥
My thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis and her family ♥
I find this picture completely amusing.
We’re into the double digit days (triple d?) of filming!! Exciting stuff!! :]
Stay tuned for more day 10 goodies…
MORE!!!
Intriguing and exciting!!!
@davidarchie rehearsing for the next scene with @alwynzky @anagfeleo
Credit: Kariontour
Tweets from the director and Kari finish the day (night!) off…it’s currently midnight on the set.
@macalejandre: 5th straight taping day this week. Change loc. 5 seqs to go. It’s just getting better and better. Lovely!
Lovely scene by the bay. Mabuhay ang mindset. Hahaha ))
Kari:
20 down 2 more to go!!!!!!!
It’s 1:30am Saturday morning in Manila, jsyk.
#NanditoAko: David Archuleta Mall Tour Jan 28!
The “sneak peek” is now public again! Enjoy! Yes, it’s in the last post, but a person can’t have too many sneak peeks, can they?
UPDATE: The sneak peek vid was featured in InterAksyon this morning. CLICK HERE to view the original article.
Sneak peek: TV5 posts David Archuleta’s official rendition of ‘Nandito Ako’
TV5 on Thursday posted a sneak peek into American Idol star David Archuleta’s official rendition of “Nandito Ako”, theme song of a teleserye of the same title that he will shoot for the television network.
In a casting coup for TV5, the Philippines’ third largest broadcasting network, Archuleta makes his acting debut alongside the Kapatid Network’s Jasmine Curtis and Eula Caballero. He has been shooting the series in Manila, and in line with production demands has also recorded his version of the Ogie Alcasid classic, in the song’s original Filipino.
TV5 posted a preview of Archuleta’s version, and it is expected he will also record an English version of “Nandito Ako”, as translated by the original’s composer, Aaron Paul Del Rosario. Here is the video posted by TV5.
Speed drawing MKoP
Lorms wrote a wonderful, detailed recap of David’s arrival in Manila. Below is just a teaser. CLICK HERE to read the complete post. Check out her pictures, too!
DAVID ARCHULETA in Manila 2012 Day 1 (01-13-2012)
What a great opportunity for Filipino fans to see more of David before he leaves for his mission.
PRE-ARRIVAL
A few days before David’s arrival, TV5 contacted Archuleta Philippines for an interview with some fans to be featured on their website. It was a last minute thing so not many were available. The interview was at TV5′s office at Global City so only @Nareejo and I made it. The interview was focused on how we became fans, what we liked about David, what we thought about David’s new stint with TV5 and our message for him.
Ummm, oh k, Happy Birthday, David.
Why does this not surprise me? He has an incredible ear.
@MyDreamWriter also tweeted, “Had so much fun listening to @DavidArchie display of Filipino words here at the set of #NanditoAko right @jascurtissmith. ♥♥
Haley Smith, an 18-year-old from Utah, professed a love of the great outdoors, and from the beginning gave a clear picture of who she was as a person: she lives in a log cabin, has three jobs, and suffers as a “vegetarian working in a meat department.” Lopez correctly assessed that Smith is probably more comfortable performing with a guitar, but her version of Rufus and Chaka Khan’s “Tell Me Something Good” is surprisingly funky. Tyler was extremely impressed, telling her it was an honor to hear her sing and praising her voice as right out of his “era.” She’s no David Archuleta, who represented Utah magnificently as the runner up on Season 7, and I don’t know if she’s strong enough to rival Season 9 runner up Crystal Bowersox, but is awarded a trip to Hollywood, nonetheless.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Check out JackRyan’s well written article on The David Chronicles. Below is an excerpt, CLICK HERE to read it in it’s original context.
David & TV5: In the Business of Value-Making
An artist of worth
Value is undeniably something that David consistently brings to the table. Whether it be a performance, a charity event, an interview, a basketball game or a simple session with fans, David brings some “thing” to his engagement that makes it magical, unforgettable – a heightened experience. That there is something intangibly special around David is an observation commonly shared by those who spend time with him.
The only explanation I could think of is because not only is he an artist of worth, he is a person of substance. And he brings all that into a committed point in time. End result: You feel you got more than you expect or at times, more than you deserve.
You can see it in the way he treats others. In the way he regards an experience. In the manner he marks his moments. In the care when he chooses his songs. He does not just mouth lyrics to get a hit or to sound hip. He makes sure that the message of the song is at par with his artistic and ethical standards.
For when he is engaged, you sense that he is in it, full time (of course, except when there is a squirrel or chicken running around him, LOL) . That’s why you can also feel that he does not dismiss any encounter. To paraphrase what he once said, whether good or bad, every thing can be an opportunity to learn. So possibly the most random star in the planet is also the most deliberate in his choices. Such an enigma.
His most recent two decisions – (1) to go on a mission full time and (2) accept the TV5 offer – are perfect examples of choices sitting at the opposite ends of a pendulum. And that description covers the reactions of fans worldwide, as you can imagine LOL.
#JoshDoIt!
David’s co-star, @louisian_nieto, added, “See you tom! RT @MyDearWriter: And @DavidArchie is finally done for the day! Tomorrow’s gonna be THE DAY! ♥ #NanditoAko #followarchuleta #thething #JoshDoIt” (Just after midnight, Manila time)
SQUIDBALLS?
Photo: Squidballs scene for Anya & Holly @oheulacaballero #NanditoAko .haven’t eaten this in the longest…
Credit: @jascurtissmith. Check out the original photo, here (it’s still a little blurry).
Here’s to hoping today brings you nothing but good things, David! :]
Stay tuned for more…
MORE!
(janey edit)
Photo: On set of Nandito Ako with @alwynzky @DavidArchie @anagfeleo
Credit: @jascurtissmith
Kari tweets:
@Marylee_DAangel @DavidArchie It will NEVER be seen from us! Well, I guess you can never say never! (In response to, “Hi there! Any chance we might see a vid of @DavidArchie doing something called “the dougie”< <
The tweet that started all the “dougie” talk:
@louisian_nieto: See you! Let’s have the morning exercise ‘teach me how to doughie’ RT @DavidArchie: Had a lot of fun filming the scenes yesterday. Can’t wait to see what happens today on set for Nandito Ako.
MyDearWriter tweets:
Hmmm…. the ride of his life. Gotta see this. #NanditoAko #followarchuleta
Phone keeps beeping. Yes, I’m on my way to –> #rideofhislife. ♥
JUST ADDED…from MyDreamWriter:
At the escalator- I overheard 3 students giggling & talking about ‘Josh,’ a music vid & a tv series. Hmmm.. #NanditoAko
ALLY EDIT:
Another few tweets from @MyDreamWriter: I just stared at my phone while they were discussing ‘Josh’ & ‘stuff’ related to the series. ☺ #NanditoAko #followarchuleta ♥
At the set of Nandito Ako. Just saw @DavidArchie.
And @DavidArchie just said ‘hello.’ He’s wearing green. I just explained ‘the thing.’
MyDearWriter is making me veeeeeery intrigued about “the thing!”
Another tweet: Talking to @DavidArchie now. Just told him about all these tweets about ‘the thing.’
@MyDearWriter: Look! @DavidArchie says hello to everyone. #NanditoAko #followarchuleta
SM Mall Pictures From FollowArchuleta.ph
January 21, 2012 was a good day for fans of Nandito Ako and Archies alike. For the first time, David Archuleta and Jasmine Curtis Smith promoted the mini-serye, “Nandito Ako” with a mall show in SM City Fairview.
Thousands of fans were present at David Archuleta’s first mall tour since his arrival a week ago. Some of the “Archies” who flocked the SM City Fairview Atrium were given the chance to win a photo opportunity with David through a Sing-A-Like contest, Poster Making contest and other fun games. Afterwards, Jasmine Curtis Smith gave the fans an energetic, up-tempo performance of Nicki Minaj’s Super Bass.
Meanwhile, David offered his smash hit “Crush” to his adoring fans..
The fans were able to witness a rare live hot-seat interview with David and Jasmine by the host. Even more exciting was a Q&A portion with David for a handful of fans. The mall show was capped with the contest winners’ photo opportunity with David Archuleta.
Source. Click here to view more pictures in their gallery.
43-sec NANDITO AKO PREVIEW from TV5!
Credit: TV5Philippines
David Archuleta sings “Nandito Ako”: A sneak peek.
The long wait is over!
For those who are itching to hear David Archuleta sing in Tagalog, here is an exclusive preview to his rendition of the famous OPM ballad, “Nandito Ako” (written by Aaron Paul). This will be the official theme song of his upcoming eponymous primetime series with homegrown Kapatid talents Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.
And from what the first 43 seconds indicate, David’s fans will not be disappointed.
Just listen to that voice!
Keep visiting www.followarchuleta.ph as we will be releasing the full song very soon!
And stay in touch with fellow Archie fans on Twitter by tweeting #followarchuleta.
UPDATE: MORE TWEETS FROM @MyDearWriter…
So @DavidArchie just read my tweet mentions. I showed my Blackberry to him. (About 5pm Manila time)
Yes @DavidArchie read the Tagalog tweets (aloud) on my phone. Had to explain/translate. He was very happy. ☺
Josh is getting ready for a ‘sweet scene.’ ♥ (About 7:30PM Manila time)
Super laugh trip at the set. Can’t wait for next week! ♥
Hmmm… saw some food & goodies from the fandom. ♥Was that a box of siopao? ☺ (10pm in Manila)
The dashing Mr Josh Bradley is waiting for his next scene. Whew! @DavidArchie (11pm in Manila)
8th day of shooting “Nandito Ako”! @macalejandre directing the next scene with @DavidArchie
Credit: Kariontour
Here are more tweets from Kari:
We made it to the halfway mark of shooting. Where has the time gone? I am going to miss everyone!
@LPandArchie @mydearwriter @davidarchie we are too!? (In response to, “OMG DON’T DO THAT! I’m dying to knoooow! LOL ♥” which was in response to, MyDearWriter, tweeting, “So thrilled for @DavidArchie ‘s scenes before the end of the week (shrieking).”
Here are some very intriguing tweets from @MyDearWriter!
So thrilled for @DavidArchie ‘s scenes before the end of the week (shrieking).
Day 6: Me to @DavidArchie “Hey Kari said you’ll do THAT thing!” He grinned & replied “Oh yeah!” #NanditoAko Thanks to @kariontour Awesome!
When did my ‘random thoughts’ become lethal? Rumor has it.. some people are suffering from anxiety & heart attack. #NanditoAko @DavidArchie
Then @MyDearWriter Retweeted, “dangitdavid, @MyDearWriter @davidarchie Lol…just for the record, I think your killing all Archie fans off one by one
Josh Bradley is sweet & touchy @DavidArchie. #NanditoAko (that’s his character- not mine, LOL).
What is “THAT” thing the writer is talking about? I think it’s adventure related…your thoughts? Tell me in the comments!
UPDATE:
Here are some tweets from the Josh’s tour manager:
laughed so hard with @kariontour and @DavidArchie that was epic!
just got home. super fun time at the set! today was one of my favorite days on the #NanditoAko set Happy vibes make fruitful scenes!
I’m a tough tootin’ baby i can punch in your buns punch in your buns, i can punch all your buns!ACH!Can’t get it outta my head! @kariontour (What in the world does this mean? LOL!) Then Kari replied, “@anagfeleo hahaha! i love it!!!!”
JUST POSTED BY @MYDEARWRITER!
Of course, who can resist @DavidArchie? #NanditoAko #followarchuleta
Credit: MyDearWriter
Jan 252012
WHERE’S JOSH?
Hint: Click on the pics to make them larger.
PROOF JOSH WAS THERE!
For more Bts-Day 5 pics from FollowArchuleta.ph, CLICK HERE.
THIRD VERSION PROMO VID
JUICY VIDS WITH SUBTITLES
With Jasmine Curtis
With Gellie de Belen
SOME NICE MENTIONS!
IDOL CHATTER
Meet Hollywood bound Kyle Crews
In his golden ticket interview, Kyle describes himself as a “gentle giant.” He describes himself as “a 6-foot-3 Jewish male who sings R&B” and is also in an a cappella group.
His favorite Idol contestant is Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta, who Kyle says seems like a really nice guy. “That’s what I strive to be,” he adds.
Anna Kaelin: Official Website
ON STAGE IDOL REUNION
Anna joined fellow American Idol contestant David Archuleta on his “My Kind of Christmas” tour when it hit the stage in Salt Lake City, Utah late December. Kaelin, along with a gospel choir, sang 4 songs with Archuleta during the hour and a half show.
“It was fun to be with David on stage again.” said Kaelin, “I haven’t sung with him for years, and due to his announcement at the end of the show, it looks like it may be a couple more til we do it again!”
For more information about the “My Kind of Christmas” Tour or David’s big announcement at the Salt Lake show, go to www.davidarchuleta.com
To check out her songs, including my favorite, Red, White and Blue Christmas, CLICK HERE.
by Dinna Chan Vasquez
We don’t know who’s been taking singer David Archuleta around whenever he visits the Philippines (he’s been here four times) but his taste in Pinoy food goes beyond the usual adobo and lumpia as he has been feasting on tokwa’t baboy, sisig and papaitan. David has also ridden the ubiquitous jeepney.
When the Philippines was hit by Ondoy, David volunteered to hold a benefit concert for those affected by the floods. He was also one of the first foreign artists to express sympathy via the social networking site Twitter for those affected by tropical storm Sendong late last year.
Even before he first came here, David says he was already a fan of Regine Velasquez. Of course, he also admires his good friend Charice.
“It’s always fun for me when I come here,’’ says David to explain the “special treatment’’ that he gives the Philippines.
“The number one thing in any place is people. That’s always the thing that strikes me; it’s what I remember the most in anywhere I go, especially here in the Philippines. The people here have always been very gracious, very friendly, and just very supportive. Every single time that we’ve come here, it’s always been [a] great and amazing experience,’’ he adds.
At press time, David is on his last week in the country as he is busy shooting a TV drama for TV 5. In Nandito Ako, David plays an international singer who is half-Filipino. The character that he plays lived in the Philippines until he was five years old when he and his mother were separated by a hotel fire. Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Eula Caballero are his leading ladies. Oh, David will also sing the theme song of the show. The song was composed and originally sang by Ogie Alcasid.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better leading man. People of all ages like watching David,” says Percy Intalan, TV5 Creative and Entertainment head, who developed the story for Nandito Ako.
“It was a crazy idea,” admits Intalan. “But we’re here now and we’re taping.”
David believes that one should “never say never” so despite being an acting newbie, he took the TV 5 offer, but not before taking an acting class. Well, sort of.
“I sort of took (a class) in New York before I came over here. It wasn’t exactly like a class… The lady that I worked with was great. She helped me kind of loosen up. It made me look forward to doing this and that it’ll be fun.She just really taught me (that) instead of how people sometimes get caught in reading the lines, saying the lines, and acting out the lines, she focused on how I could relate to what the words were even if it wasn’t me. For the most part the character I’m playing is very much me which is nice but there are parts where you have to pretend. So how can you still put yourself in there? How can you still connect? She was great at teaching me to find exercises on how to do that,” he shares.
In a couple of months, David will take a two-year break from his career in show business to do missionary work for his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“It’s very much focused on service—service to people in other communities and being able to change them. It’s also very much about sacrifice. For me, it was very hard because there would be a lot to sacrifice but that was my personal reason why I wanted to go—because of what you sacrifice and what you learn through sacrifice. Not having my family, my career, securer things in my life, I know in a way I will grow a lot which I haven’t been able to, yet. I’m looking forward to it,” says David.
During the two-year period, David will have no access to Twitter and other social networking sites and he will not perform in public. He is also not allowed to disclose where he is going. He says he has talked to his management about the possibility of recording some songs so that his fans will have something to listen to in his absence.
“This is a huge part of who I am. I admire my friends who did it. I have seen how it has built their relationship with God. It will be hard but humbling,” says David.
Jan 252012
Here are two of David Archuleta “Dream” inspired songs:
Good very early morning from the West Coast and hoping everyone is having a lovely evening in Manila! Let’s get started!
Day 7 of shooting running smoothly!
Credit: Kariontour
Translation: David is an angel! You will love him! He is God fearing! Correct values! Good!
(Thanks to naree for the translation)
fun with @louisian_nieto @thirdeeduran @anagfeleo on the set
Credit: Kariontour
More from Kari via twitter:
@AnjaliArchie each scene is different. Multiple scenes r shot in a day. i think 1 day they did 30 but that does not mean David is in every1
@DominDis its crazy! (In response to how’s Manila traffic?)
@KaleiLuvsHawaii 
and again I will say I am very blessed ( In response to you have the BEST job in the world)
@pouncer84 its not David….its Josh Bradley (In response to, pls ask that hair dresser to stop cutting David’s hair so short? He’s gonna look like an elf.)
My thanks to both David and Kari for making the latest video available on mobile, together we got the job done!
TV5 just uploaded this previously seen recap of Week 1. This is a much clearer version for screencapping!
still at the set of #NanditoAko last 2 sequences
Credit: @anagfeleo (Josh’s tour manager)
Maureen_abms Maureen
@mykapalaran I see you have a category for “David Archuleta” on your iPhoto!
@Maureen_abms yeeees! more photos soon
Original source, unknown.
DAVID ON JUICY 01-24-12
Followed by…
@DavidArchie @mariaellabhi Haha, I will. Another day of filming starts tomorrow morning. Good night!
another one this one’s taken by japs
Earlier she tweeted, “Good night to my luvies kariontour and DavidArchie !”
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