Coverboys: Uncovered

I agree with most of the more positive comments here. What we need is more recognition to those Pil-Am artists who struggle in the industry. I myself do watch these TFC driven shows (started off simply to re-learn my Tagalog), but I also understand that their industry in the Philippines is very different than the one established here in the States. I understand the socio-economic aspects that have shaped and perpetuated the way their showbiz industry is run and it is indeed not how Hollywood runs its business. Well maybe some aspects, but that could turn into a dissertation on my part. There are several artists in the Philippines whom I think are very hard working and above all else, are very very talented in their craft. Some have even come abroad and succeeded and I think it's fabulous! But it does not justify everything debated in this post. I just feel we need to see more of those artists as well. I did attend that concert, and really, it was purely eye candy and charm. The intention of those "artists" was just that. Jake Cuenca once said on an interview on Balitang America a few months ago, something to the effect of, "We may not be the best singers or the best dancers, but we know how to make people have fun." I had fun. Although to be honest, I did feel like I was objectifying these men. =/ And outside of this particular event, I would hope for more substance and talent growth as they progress into their careers.