Maria Aragon does music video of 'Born This Way'

Maria Aragon recently performed her rendition of the song "Born This Way" in a music video.

The song is part of her forthcoming self-titled debut album.

"I feel really grateful to be here thank you. We had to do a lot of takes and there's a lot of concept to it," Aragon said in an interview during a photo shoot.

Aragon's album under Star Records features 7 songs, including "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing," "Follow Your Dream," and "Can't Smile Without You."

"Kung Bubuksan Mo Lang ang Puso" is the only Tagalog song in the CD.

Meanwhile, Aragon will talk about her life when she takes the hot seat on "Bottomline with Boy Abunda" on Saturday (August 20) after "Banana Split."

Aragon will share how she was raised, how she came to love music, as well as her thoughts on making her dreams come true.

The 11-year-old singer will also perform on the show.

Her budding career in the local scene follows her performances with international artist Lady Gaga.

She has also appeared on popular international TV shows like “Ellen de Generes” and “Good Morning America.”

Aragon and her family are set to fly back in Canada on September 8.

Her interview on “Bottomline with Boy Abunda” airs on Saturday (August 20).

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/19/11/maria-aragon-does-music-video-born-way

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Maria Aragon pays courtesy call on Vice President Binay

Maria Aragon, the 11-year-old Filipino-Canadian YouTube sensation, recently paid Vice President Jejomar Binay a courtesy call and gave him her sincerest gratitude for his support.

The meeting was held at the Coconut Palace in Manila on Thursday, August 11.

Aragon, who was with her parents and her brother during the courtesy call, said it was Binay who first congratulated her when she was just starting her international career.

In the congratulatory letter Binay sent last February 24, the Vice President said: "You have brought immense pride to the Filipino people with your wonderful talent, and I congratulate you for having gone this far and getting the worldwide recognition you deserve.”

"I believe you have inspired not only the youth to work towards achieving their dreams, but also famous artists to continue to excel in their art and to keep making music. To be touching the lives of people all over the world is an outstanding feat at such a young age. I know you will continue to make us proud," Binay added.

Aragon also had the chance to meet some personnel of the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

“I want to say thank you for the support. I wanna say that because of you, Philippines is a beautiful place. Thank you for making the country a beautiful place... Thank you Vice President,” she said.

Aragon also performed before them her own rendition of “Just The Way You Are.”

Meanwhile, in her official Twitter account, Aragon proudly announced that it was her pleasure to meet the Vice President.

“Had the pleasure to VP Jejomar Binay today... and man am I ever proud to be PINOY :) More power to the Philippines,” she tweeted.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/14/11/maria-aragon-pays-courtesy-call-vp-binay

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Maria Aragon: 'I feel very blessed'

Filipino-Canadian singer Maria Aragon is elated to have shared the stage with pop princess Sarah Geronimo for a production number on “ASAP Rocks.”

In an interview with “The Buzz” on Sunday, Maria Aragon said it never crossed her mind that she’ll sing with either Geronimo or any of the “ASAP” stars.

“It was an amazing experience especially getting to sing with the one and only Sarah Geronimo. She was really nice and she was amazingly talented. It was such a blessing and honor that everybody welcomed me at ASAP,” she said.

“I feel very blessed and I want to say thank you to everybody for your support,” she added.

Things to do

Maria Aragon also revealed what keeps her busy while she is here in the Philippines.

“Well for now we are recording an album and that’s gonna be coming out some time in August and it’s gonna have songs like ‘Born This Way,’ just a little bit of a revival of that song. We’re gonna do the song ‘You’re my Home’ by Lea Salonga. We’re gonna be doing another version of that for a movie under Star Cinema and it’s gonna be coming out soon so we’re really excited for that too,” she said.

Aside from her record deal with Star Records, Maria Aragon also mentioned that she’ll be doing a charity work which will benefit the poor children in the country.

“I just want to talk about another event that I’m doing. It’s called the Couples For Christ Global Ancop. The money from it goes towards the education for poor children in the Philippines,” she said.

“The other day I cried in an interview because it’s really important to me that we should all be aware of the different situations and tragedies that are happening. When I went to the Philippines, there were kids on the street and they had no home, they had no bed and it made me cry,” Aragon said.

Maria Aragon said the opportunities don't normally happen in Canada and she wants “to make a change and hopefully I influence other people to make a change too.”

Best advice

Asked what is the best advice that she ever got from her parents or from the people that she has worked with, Aragon said: “You should always stay grounded.”

“I’ve been through a lot but the thing is you should always stay grounded. I always stay with God. I always pray with my family every night and just always be grateful for what you have because there are some kids or a lot of people that don’t have what we have. We are very privileged to have what we have. It’s very important to me,” she explained.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/25/11/maria-aragon-i-feel-very-blessed

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Maria Aragon Sign Up Contract with Star Records

Maria Aragon signed a contract on Friday for a record deal with Star Records.

Aside from doing her first solo album, the 11-year-old singer will also guest in the upcoming concert of Yeng Constantino to sing "Hawak Kamay."

Aragon will also be the voice behind the new rendition of Lea Salonga's hit "You're My Home" for the movie "Way Back Home" of Katherine Bernardo and Julia Montes for Star Cinema.

Argon said she still could not believe all these blessings coming her way.

"It's just a really big opportunity and I feel so blessed," she said.

Her mother Menchie likewise said she never thought her daughter's dream would one day come true. "Happy. Sobrang happy," she said.

But aside from the promising career of her daughter, Menchie is also glad that the record deal paved the way for their whole family to return to the Philippines after 14 years.

After Aragon's showbiz commitments, the whole family plans to go to Ormoc so the young singer can meet her grandmother and other relatives.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/23/11/maria-aragon-inks-record-deal-star-records

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After Lady Gaga, Maria Aragon Performs Duet with Canadian Prime Minister

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After her “dream-come-true performance” with international pop star Lady Gaga, young Filipino-Canadian Maria Aragon performed a duet with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

On Monday (Tuesday in Manila), the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada and his wife, Laureen, directly proceeded to the Aragons’ residence in Winnipeg shortly after the Conservative Party's assembly.

Aragon's father said he was surprised when security escorts and paparazzi flocked their home.

Harper, who is running for a Federal re-election set to happen this May, said he wants to personally meet Canada's 11-year-old rising star.

Before Harper, his wife and the Canadian Press, Aragon once again performed her version of Lady Gaga’s "Born This Way."

Not to be outdone, Harper, for his part, played the piano and sang John Lennon's "Imagine" with Aragon.

Last week, the 5th grader was featured in Piolo Pascual's solo concert in Toronto.

Prior to this, Aragon appeared in American hit television shows "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and "Good Morning America." 

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/30/11/after-lady-gaga-maria-aragon-performs-duet-canadian-pm

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Maria Aragon's Next Stop: 'Good Morning America'

After “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the next stop for Filipino-Canadian YouTube sensation Maria Aragon is ABC’s morning news and talk show “Good Morning America” in New York City on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

A family member of the Aragon family made this confirmation in an interview with Winnipeg Free Press.

International singing sensation Charice, who was also discovered on YouTube, also guested on the top-rating morning show in 2008.

Exactly a week ago, Aragon’s video of “Born This Way” caught the attention of international star Lady Gaga.

Lady Gaga tweeted about the 10-year-old Filipina, whom she described as “the future."

Since then, Aragon experienced instant fame. A radio station in Winnipeg interviewed Aragon.

Later, American host DeGeneres invited Aragon to her award-winning TV show.

Aragon is also set to sing with Lady Gaga on March 3 in the latter’s Toronto concert.

“I really can't believe what's happening these past few days, my goodness! im really overwhelmed,” Aragon tweeted.

Missing Winnipeg

"It's very different than what I used to do at home. Before, I used to just make YouTube videos. And now I'm getting interviewed by a lot of different people," Aragon told Winnipeg Free Press.

The young singer also said she is looking forward to going back home to Canada and living a normal life.

"I'm very eager to go back to school. I really miss my friends," she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/24/11/maria-aragons-next-stop-good-morning-america

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