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David Archuleta now a Kapatid

By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – Sun, Jan 8, 2012 5:03 PM PHT

“American Idol” alum David Archuleta is now a Kapatid.

On January 8, TV5, through its Sunday entertainment program “Paparazzi: Showbiz Exposed” revealed that the 21-year-old singer will arrive in the country on Friday, January 13, to do a primetime series with the network.

David will star with TV5 actresses Eula Caballero and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

Minutes after the announcement, David Archuleta became a Twitter trending topic in the Philippines.

In an interview with Yahoo! Philippines OMG! in July 2011, David shared how much he appreciates the support he has received from his Filipino fans.

“There's something about the fans (here) that's just so different. They're very energetic, enthusiastic. They're very dedicated. It's something that shocks and surprises me every time,” he said.

David finished second during the seventh season of “American Idol” in 2008.

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120 comments

otber • Manila, National Capital Region • 3 months ago
weee. . .tagal na ng cinco next tv attraction nila kaso tila negative result until now. . . . mga pa eklat lang ng cinco. . .
Mon - Mon • 4 months ago
Puro kayo shit! Ang alam ko lang magaling siyang kumanta. Wala akong paki kahit bading pa siya o hindi
amanda2422 • 4 months ago
baket ba napakanegative ng karamihan?ang ganda ng impression ni David sa mga pinoy pero ganyan naman pala mga ugali nio.Kung mabasa lang ni David ang mga comments nyo baka umaatras na yan..dapat nga maging proud pa kayo kasi magkakaroon ng show ang international singer gaya ni nya.
- grace 4 months ago
  absolutely right
- Robert 4 months ago
  Agree.
nita • Austin, United States • 4 months ago
Daved, I'm glad that you enjoy the Philippines and the Pilipino hospitality. You are always welcome to the Philppines. When you come back to the USA look for me. Nita Oxford in Round Rock Texas. Take care,
Apolonio • Manila, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
Si MVP po ang may ari ng SPI Global, magaling syang negosyante at proud akong part kmi ng napakalaki at napakadami nyang organizations.
WILLIAM • Manila, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
dimasalang calamba- maganda po yan mas maganda competition tv network it serves best
the common tao, more media coverage unified the manyy islands of R.P., PARA MA IWASAN
pagharian nang mga hoodlum in polotics,uniform ang malayo probinsya, mas ok po
sana palaksen nyo signal bicolregion, whole remote province luzon, sunod na iba pa islands,
ok po TARGET ni Mvp, na to get the 20% to 30% viewers muna, then nasa top na.
sookie stackhaus • 4 months ago
thought his taking off time from show business and would start a missionary crusade as mormons, whats the real deal here, anyone w facts info?
- Maribeth Valerio 4 months ago
  yes he is actually going on a two year mission.. he is leaving midyear! he has some commitments that he has still need to finish, so..
- Shin-chan, Laine, Hikki-c ... 4 months ago
  And part of that is this drama project
A Yahoo! Pusher • 4 months ago
sos baka isa na naman ito sa OA news, tulad nung na-extra yung jollibee sa glee, baka 1 episode lang yan ha
- Kyxz 4 months ago
  idagdag mo pa ung ilang seconds lang na appearance ni georgina wilson sa ANTM :))
JohnMarkz • Manila, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
go go TV 5.. di tulad ng iba dyan.. na sobrang boring na..
Ariane • Quezon City, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
after being dropped by his record label last february, he announced just last december he was gonna serve the church by going on mormon mission for two years...kinda makes u wonder if that mormon mission's just a front to do primetime series in the philippines to save his career...
- Shin-chan, Laine, Hikki-c ... 4 months ago
  I doubt, the "two year" mission is mandatory for all members of his church, and as far as I know there was no specific date of when he would actually start, so I could probably be that he just squeezed this stint in. :)
- dakilangduca 4 months ago
  Its not "mandatory" mission. Mormons view it as a commandment for all abled young men of the Church. he can still choose not do it.
A Yahoo! User • Manila, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
Stupid guy, this David Archuleta! Using the name of God in vain! Kaunti lang sa mga nag comment dito ang talagang updated sa news ah, like Ariane & Rafael. Sinabi niya last December lang, mag leave of absence daw siya sa entertainment industry kasi mag se-serve daw siya kay Lord for two years, mormon kasi siya. Tapos walanghiya, dito lang pala pupunta sa Pinas para magtrabaho! At ginamit pa ang pangalan ng Diyos, may paiyak iyak pa siya nung i-announce niya sa stage! Ito talagang mga mormons, marami pa sa mga ito ang nag gru-group together sa gabi, nakikinig sa mga rock music at ewan ko pa kung ano.
This Archuleta is a liar, a true blooded liar!
- You Don't Know Me 4 months ago
  Before you accuse anyone, know the facts first. David will be continuing his mission AFTER the acting stint. There was no specific date as to when he would start it, though.
Inyang • 4 months ago
Okay itong nagyayari sa mga TV stations kasi ending nito maraming pagpipilian mga tv viewers kaso lang yung majority ng bilyong-bilyong dolyar na pera ni MVP ay pag mamay-ari ng Salem Group ni Suharto ng Indonesia sana yung pera dito lang sa Pilipinas mapunta huwag lalabas ng bansa para mapakinabangan nating lahat...
Marque Money • 4 months ago
y not choknat
Saskia • 4 months ago
david we welcome you...hope you will like to stay in our country.
Clarence • Iloilo City, Western Visayas • 4 months ago
Ah. He was not allowed by the President of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints to serve his mission. I am a mormon and he's an inspiration for us to serve on a mission. He was not allowed for some reasons, perhaps his popularity might be the cause of the conversion of many people and not because they accept the gospel fully. I'm just not that sure . He has a strong conviction to serve and preach the gospel .
Paco • 4 months ago
Sana si Tim Urban na lang.
rafael • Manila, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
huh?? that was very absurd!! on an Billboard interview just a week back, he stated that he's putting music on hold for two years while he embarks on a Mormon mission. with overwhelmed emotion and fighting back tears.. tapos dito nia pala sa pilipinas ipopursue ung career nia?!
Kim Kibun • Manila, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
the next david pomeranz..hay...
saguittarius_ • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia • 4 months ago
MGA CRAB mentality inaantay na kayo sa IMPYERNO bwahahaahah
Jojo D • Manila, National Capital Region • 4 months ago
Every time there's a good news, you always see negative comments. Why don't you just appreciate and see how things go on. No wonder why Philippines is still a struggling to develop. A character that keeps on pulling each other down just not to go up.