Aired (November 24, 2005): Rizza (Julie Clarete) comes from a poor household, but her determination and hardworking outlook have led her to success, just like any other famous singer.
Cast: Julia Clarete, Raquel Montesa, Daniel Fernando, Sunshine Garcia, Krista Ranillo, Sandy Talag, Popoy Bardos, Donnie Evangelista, Ma. Pamela Ovejas, Eva Vibar, Justin Rosanna, Gab Drilon, Chinggay Riego, Susan Lim
Cast: Julia Clarete, Raquel Montesa, Daniel Fernando, Sunshine Garcia, Krista Ranillo, Sandy Talag, Popoy Bardos, Donnie Evangelista, Ma. Pamela Ovejas, Eva Vibar, Justin Rosanna, Gab Drilon, Chinggay Riego, Susan Lim
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09:56, Riza. (speaking in foreign language)
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17:00 - And the first prize goes to
17:21 Lisa and Mahalik.
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17:41 - Very good.
17:50 Thanks for that, Lisa.
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17:56 - Next week.
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18:19 - Anything casual.
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18:24 - Ma'am.
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20:04 - So you are number five.
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20:09 - Ma'am.
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20:17 - No, you're just in time.
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24:25 ♪ I've been trying to call you on the telephone ♪
24:30 ♪ But the operator said you can't be reached ♪
24:34 ♪ I gotta send this message to you clearly ♪
24:38 ♪ That I am sorry ♪
24:43 ♪ Every word that I said ♪
24:45 ♪ Every act that I made ♪
24:47 ♪ Wasn't meant to hurt or tear you apart ♪
24:52 ♪ I've got mistaken by this jealous feeling ♪
24:56 ♪ And I am sorry ♪
24:59 ♪ Ooh ♪
25:01 ♪ It's not easy to fall in love ♪
25:05 ♪ It's not easy to break a heart ♪
25:10 ♪ It's not easy to see somebody you love ♪
25:15 ♪ And you just can't let go ♪
25:19 ♪ Ooh ♪
25:22 ♪ No matter what the future brings ♪
25:26 ♪ I'll make it up to you ♪
25:30 ♪ No matter how it hurts ♪
25:35 ♪ I'll still be loving you ♪
25:40 ♪ Yeah ♪
25:42 ♪ It's not easy to fall in love ♪
25:46 ♪ It's not easy to break a heart ♪
25:51 ♪ It's not easy to see somebody you love ♪
25:56 ♪ And you just can't let go ♪
26:00 ♪ Oh no ♪
26:02 ♪ It's not easy to fall in love ♪
26:06 ♪ It's not easy to break a heart ♪
26:11 ♪ It's not easy to see somebody you love ♪
26:16 ♪ And you just can't let go ♪
26:20 ♪ Ooh ♪
26:22 ♪ To see somebody you love ♪
26:26 ♪ And you just can't let go ♪
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26:34 ♪ ♪
26:43 Liza, my child.
26:45 I don't want to, Mom.
26:47 I'm not going to join those contests anymore.
26:51 My child, don't say that.
26:54 I believe in your ability.
26:57 I won't push you to join
27:00 if I know you don't have talent,
27:02 if I know you don't have talent.
27:04 Mom, I don't have talent.
27:06 You saw what happened earlier, right?
27:10 What?
27:12 You got nervous?
27:14 That's normal, my child.
27:16 And it's normal that you lose once in a while.
27:20 Mom, it's embarrassing.
27:22 It's embarrassing for people,
27:24 it's embarrassing for our neighbors,
27:26 it's embarrassing for you and Papa.
27:29 Mom, my nerves are obvious.
27:32 My child, it's normal that you're nervous.
27:35 What happened earlier is normal.
27:38 But that doesn't mean
27:40 that you'll lose confidence in yourself.
27:43 Use what happened to you earlier, my child,
27:47 to make it better for the next time.
27:50 That's enough, okay?
27:53 [Music]
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28:22 Even with money,
28:30 Tessie found a way
28:32 to give Riza a voice lesson.
28:35 They met the voice coach,
28:37 Joseph Kang,
28:39 of the Salonga Music Center.
28:41 He became a guide
28:42 to get to know the management
28:44 of SM City Cebu, Riza.
28:47 This paved the way
28:49 for her to become a front act
28:51 for the artists who travel there
28:53 for their mall tours.
28:55 Riza also won
28:57 the Search for a New Singing Star
28:59 in 1994
29:01 and became a regional finalist
29:03 in the National Panasonic.
29:06 This contest gave Riza
29:09 a chance to come to Manila
29:11 for the first time
29:13 to improve her singing.
29:17 Our next step is
29:19 to get your tickets to Manila.
29:22 You'll rest for one day
29:24 and then it's the grand finals.
29:26 So, you should be practicing
29:28 here in Cebu.
29:30 Okay?
29:31 And don't leave me
29:33 or the organizers
29:35 because Manila is big.
29:37 You'll be gone soon.
29:39 Riza.
29:40 Yes?
29:41 You're not listening.
29:43 I'm sorry.
29:45 I'll repeat all my instructions
29:47 to you.
29:49 I'm sorry.
29:51 I was just driving.
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29:56 Ma, the apartment is really beautiful.
30:02 The bathroom is huge.
30:03 Did you see?
30:04 Yes.
30:05 The bed is soft.
30:07 The air conditioner is cool.
30:09 [sigh]
30:11 Ma, everything here in Manila
30:16 is really beautiful.
30:17 You said it.
30:19 Hmm.
30:21 I hope one day
30:23 I can give you a life like this.
30:25 I hope I can live with you
30:27 in a beautiful house, Ma.
30:29 My child,
30:30 don't worry.
30:32 All your dreams
30:34 will come true.
30:36 One day,
30:37 God will hear
30:39 all your prayers.
30:41 I hope so, Ma.
30:43 I hope so.
30:46 [music]
30:48 Riza,
30:58 you're just here.
31:00 Earlier, I--
31:01 My child, why?
31:03 Ma, you told me
31:06 that not all opportunities
31:07 will be lost.
31:09 But what if I always lose?
31:13 That's not true, my child.
31:16 The day will come
31:17 when you'll win
31:19 in a singing contest
31:21 or in any battle of life.
31:23 Ma, my child,
31:27 I'm not really worthy
31:28 of singing.
31:29 I'm forcing myself to be here.
31:33 I'm not supposed to be here.
31:35 No, my child.
31:36 Ma.
31:37 Ma, I'm not from Manila.
31:43 I'm from the province.
31:45 When Riza returned to Cebu,
31:51 she had a regular singing stint
31:54 at the Gaisano Main Mall.
31:56 During those times,
31:57 she met Raul,
31:59 who became her first boyfriend.
32:02 Thank you.
32:04 [applause]
32:05 Thank you, sir.
32:07 Wow.
32:11 You're so good.
32:12 Thank you.
32:13 You're so sweet.
32:14 You're all here to watch.
32:16 Of course.
32:17 Hey, Riza,
32:18 Raul is here.
32:20 We're schoolmates.
32:21 Hello, my friend.
32:22 Oh, yes.
32:23 I saw you at the canteen.
32:25 It's you.
32:26 I used to watch you
32:27 at the singing contests at campus.
32:28 Really?
32:29 Oops, oops, oops.
32:31 Wait a minute.
32:32 You might forget
32:33 that you have a companion.
32:34 Of course.
32:35 I'm so happy.
32:36 You're really lucky.
32:37 Let's eat.
32:39 Let's go.
32:40 You're coming with us?
32:41 Okay, I'm not going to break up.
32:42 Let's go.
32:43 Yeah, okay.
32:44 Here.
32:46 You can eat.
32:47 You're so sweet.
32:50 Yes,
32:51 you're even kissing your cousin.
32:53 You're so sweet.
32:54 You're so sweet.
32:55 Wow.
32:56 But,
32:57 this is true.
32:58 You know, Raul,
32:59 you're so lucky
33:00 with your girlfriend
33:01 because she's so sweet.
33:02 Right.
33:03 Yes.
33:04 Actually, guys,
33:05 I'm the lucky one with Raul.
33:07 Since I met Raul,
33:09 my depression has been reduced
33:11 because of my defeat in the singing contest.
33:14 And since I met Raul,
33:17 I've been inspired by all of you.
33:20 I'm so happy.
33:21 You're so sweet.
33:22 Oh, my.
33:23 Do you want to eat?
33:24 Let's eat.
33:26 Wait.
33:29 It's okay to play first.
33:31 There's no fun.
33:32 Wait.
33:36 Oh.
33:37 Why?
33:39 Are you okay now?
33:40 I don't want this to happen to me.
33:47 But you should know something.
33:51 About?
33:55 About Raul.
33:56 What?
34:00 What?
34:01 Riza,
34:06 he's using illegal drugs.
34:11 I'm sorry.
34:12 Thank you.
34:41 [indistinct chatter]
34:43 Hey, Ning.
34:44 I owe you 1,000 pesos.
34:46 What will you do with 1,000 pesos?
34:49 It's nothing.
34:50 When did you borrow money from Raul?
34:54 It's been a while.
34:56 It's just now.
34:57 You're making money from your singing.
35:00 It's good that you have a racket.
35:02 It's good that I have one, right?
35:03 While you, what?
35:05 Where do you spend your money?
35:08 Wait.
35:09 If you don't want to borrow,
35:11 then don't.
35:12 You have a lot of money.
35:13 Wait.
35:14 Don't turn your back on me, Raul.
35:15 What if I hear that you're using drugs?
35:17 What's wrong with that?
35:20 You won't deny it?
35:23 You mean it's true?
35:25 Huh?
35:27 You made a joke out of it?
35:28 Huh?
35:29 I didn't kill anyone.
35:32 I didn't rape anyone.
35:33 And I don't have anyone else to love.
35:37 What do you want?
35:39 Thank you for not making me a woman.
35:42 So, I owe you, huh?
35:45 That you didn't rape and you won't kill anyone?
35:48 I should thank you for not making me a woman, Raul.
35:51 What kind of thinking do you have?
35:53 Their relationship changed a lot
36:00 since Riza discovered
36:02 Raul's use of the illegal drug.
36:06 And despite the bad vision of the couple,
36:08 Riza still can't make their relationship end.
36:12 But one thing will give a boost to their relationship.
36:17 Just leave it.
36:19 There's no point in continuing your relationship.
36:23 For her,
36:25 everything she does is okay.
36:27 You can't change a person who doesn't want to change.
36:32 And Riza, don't expect her to apologize to you.
36:36 Especially if she knows that she's not doing anything wrong.
36:39 Oh, right.
36:50 And you're not with another woman?
36:53 Hey, wait. Sweetheart, where are you going?
36:57 Riza.
37:01 Riza, wait. I'll explain.
37:03 Don't explain.
37:06 Let's go. Forget me.
37:08 Riza, wait.
37:11 Riza!
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37:15 [Riza]
37:17 [Riza]
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37:20 [Riza]
37:23 [Riza]
37:51 Is there a problem, son?
37:53 Don't hide from me.
38:09 I know you.
38:17 Even if you think I don't understand you,
38:21 I know you when you have a problem.
38:24 I know that.
38:27 Even if you think I don't care about you,
38:33 I love you so much.
38:39 So don't hide from me.
38:43 I know you when you have a problem.
38:46 Riza.
38:47 Why is it like that?
38:55 It's like nothing good has happened in my life.
39:02 It's like I'm always the loser.
39:09 I always lose.
39:14 I thought I was just beautiful, but I was never.
39:17 Even in relationships, I always lose.
39:25 Son, you know,
39:37 everything in the world
39:41 has its right time and right place.
39:44 Maybe that victory is not for you yet,
39:50 but I assure you,
39:54 it will come for you.
39:59 And when that time comes,
40:04 believe in me.
40:06 Remember,
40:09 God will give you more.
40:12 More than the imagination you want.
40:17 More than the imagination you want.
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41:01 Riza was the one who got her attention
41:09 when she finished her course
41:11 at the University of San Jose, Recoletos.
41:14 She also made her professional career.
41:18 She met Rudy Jimarino,
41:20 who got her as a vocalist
41:22 of the Kingsmen Band and Kenosis Band
41:25 that regularly plays at Cebu Plaza Hotel.
41:28 Riza's personality also gradually changed.
41:32 She gained confidence in herself
41:35 that she can dance and walk properly.
41:39 She also became the champion
41:41 of the Cebu Music Festival in 1998
41:44 and the Best Interpreter
41:47 of the COSAP Songwriting Contest in 2000.
41:50 Riza was also excited by her voice
41:53 when she worked abroad.
41:55 And when she returned to the Philippines
41:58 just a year ago,
41:59 she was introduced to the GMA Artist Center
42:02 and Universal Records.
42:05 [Riza singing]
42:23 Wow! Very good! Very good!
42:26 So, Donia, I'm so impressed.
42:28 You know, I've been telling you
42:30 that this child will go far.
42:33 I told you, Riza, Mom will be happy with you.
42:35 But I have a concern.
42:37 She needs to undergo makeover.
42:41 She will teach me how to dress
42:49 and how to take care of myself.
42:51 You said you will let your sister go out?
42:57 Yes, Mom.
43:00 Because they said they will change my face
43:03 and they will do liposuction.
43:05 What? Liposuction?
43:08 Isn't that like an operation?
43:11 Yes, Mom.
43:12 But the doctors will be good.
43:14 So don't worry.
43:15 Oh, my!
43:22 Is my face that bad
43:24 that they will overhaul it?
43:26 I don't know, Son.
43:27 I don't know.
43:28 I'm getting nervous.
43:29 Do you still need to do that?
43:31 I admit that I'm nervous.
43:38 But I've been thinking
43:42 that I will only get this chance once in a while.
43:45 I've been dreaming for a long time
43:48 that our family will get out of poverty.
43:50 I've been dreaming for a long time
43:52 that my sister will get out of poverty.
43:55 I've been dreaming for a long time
43:56 that she will get out of poverty.
43:57 Even if the operation hurts,
44:03 it's just a small thing.
44:05 And sometimes,
44:08 a person can give a chance
44:10 to fulfill their dreams, right?
44:12 But I'm like that.
44:16 [music]
44:18 And the makeover of Riza has already started.
44:30 It was started in October 2004
44:34 under the supervision of the Batikang Cosmetic Surgeon,
44:38 Dr. Manik Kalayan.
44:41 The program, SIS,
44:43 has also followed the gradual change
44:46 in Riza's appearance.
44:48 Riza has been like that for a long time.
44:51 And until now, she's still in the clinic.
44:53 What happened to her?
44:55 She's already okay.
44:59 Son!
45:01 How are you, Son?
45:03 What happened?
45:04 Are you okay?
45:07 Are you sure?
45:10 Yes, Son.
45:11 Thank you so much!
45:14 Thank you!
45:16 Come here, Son.
45:18 Slowly.
45:19 Let's sit here.
45:22 In March 2005,
45:26 Riza was launched as a famous singing star.
45:30 She also launched her album.
45:34 It's just the beginning
45:36 of an endless blessing for Riza.
45:41 Wait a minute, Madam Ida.
45:43 I just want to ask you.
45:44 Is it true what I heard?
45:47 Because the contest we're going to join is very prestigious.
45:50 That's right.
45:52 You've been chosen to represent the Philippines
45:54 in the World Championship of the Performing Arts, Riza.
45:57 And from all over the world,
45:58 you're going to be a part of this competition.
46:00 But, Ma'am,
46:02 I'm going to sing in four categories.
46:05 And I don't know the songs yet.
46:07 Are we really going to America?
46:09 I believe in your talent, Riza.
46:12 And you know,
46:14 you can prepare for this competition in the next 10 days.
46:17 Does that mean we're really going to America?
46:22 I really want to see Hollywood.
46:25 [Music]
46:42 [Music]
46:55 Are you okay?
46:57 I'm nervous, Janet.
47:02 You can do it.
47:05 Madam Ida won't force you
47:07 if she thinks you have no competition.
47:09 How many days have you been practicing
47:13 the other contestants for this contest?
47:15 Oh, Riza, I heard
47:19 that the other contestants have been practicing for months
47:22 for this contest.
47:23 The others were here in Hollywood months ago
47:28 for their training.
47:29 And the contest was held.
47:35 Riza sang in four categories.
47:38 Among them, Broadway, Pop, R&B, Original Works,
47:44 and a duet with another male singer.
47:49 This contest lasted for a week.
47:52 Riza reached the finals
47:55 until the day came
47:57 to announce the winners.
47:59 Vocal Broadway.
48:01 Riza Navales, the Philippines.
48:03 Vocal Original Works.
48:06 Riza Navales, Philippines.
48:08 Solo female.
48:10 Riza Navales, Philippines.
48:12 Vocal R&B, Soul and Jazz.
48:16 Riza Navales, Philippines.
48:17 And take it home with you.
48:19 The overall solo act for 25 and over vocal
48:22 is Riza Navales, the Philippines.
48:26 ♪ ♪
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48:33 ♪ ♪
48:37 ♪ ♪
49:03 ♪ ♪
49:06 Smile, smile.
49:17 Smile.
49:19 Smile.
49:23 One, two, smile.
49:25 No forcing.
49:30 You should eat first.
49:31 You're doing too much.
49:33 I'll eat later.
49:34 I'll help you with the other things.
49:36 No, I'll do it.
49:37 This is for my daughter.
49:39 Dad, how are you?
49:42 Are you okay?
49:43 I'm okay, I'm okay.
49:45 Be happy.
49:46 Okay.
49:47 Mom.
49:53 How are you? Are you happy?
49:57 So many people came to the airport earlier.
50:00 It's like the whole of Cebu came to me.
50:02 That's how much we love you, my child.
50:05 And all your friends are here.
50:07 Even our relatives.
50:09 Because we're so proud of you, my child.
50:13 Really, we're so proud of you.
50:15 Mom, I can't reach what I've reached
50:19 if it's not for your support and help to me.
50:22 Don't you believe that I have a beautiful voice?
50:26 But I didn't continue my singing, right?
50:29 And that's when I lost the contest in the ball.
50:32 You don't remember that?
50:33 Yes, I quit that time.
50:35 That's why I'm so thankful to you
50:38 for not giving up on supporting me.
50:40 It's nothing, my child.
50:42 We love you so much.
50:44 And now that you've achieved success
50:47 and you're famous,
50:49 I hope you won't change.
50:52 Mom.
50:55 Dad.
50:56 That's what will never happen.
51:00 Because everything I do is for you.
51:04 I will never get tired.
51:08 Forever.
51:10 Riza, first of all, from us at "Forever," congratulations
51:23 to all the awards you've won in our country.
51:27 Congratulations to you.
51:29 What's next after getting all these awards?
51:34 What's your plan for your career?
51:37 I have projects that I'm doing now.
51:40 And this coming December,
51:42 we have a US tour.
51:44 I'll be going back to the US.
51:45 You'll be touring in America?
51:47 Yes.
51:48 And then I have concerts this coming month in Cebu.
51:52 Before I go to sleep, I'll be there.
51:54 You're so busy.
51:56 So can you tell me, Riza,
51:57 that your victory as a champion
52:00 here at the World Championships of the Performing Arts,
52:03 did you expect this to be the one that pushed you?
52:07 You know, all the blessings are starting to come in.
52:10 Is this it?
52:12 It's like that, auntie.
52:13 Because I was not expecting that I'll be the one to be sent to the US.
52:17 And the Universal Records,
52:19 which is where I made my first album.
52:21 I was so excited.
52:22 Because in the makeover of Seven,
52:25 which I did,
52:27 that was the most...
52:29 I was like, I'm here in Manila.
52:32 In Cebu,
52:34 I was thinking that I don't want to be in Manila because it's so hard there.
52:40 It's hard to make it here.
52:41 But meanwhile, you're a professional, right?
52:43 You're already singing in bars, hotels.
52:46 But, you still have ambitions inside you, right?
52:50 Because, of course, you're already making it in Manila.
52:52 I do not mean to say that...
52:54 I just want to say that for a performer like you,
52:57 you're already famous here in Manila.
53:01 It's different here in Cebu.
53:02 Because if you really want to be famous,
53:05 you have to go to Manila.
53:07 This is the biggest thing,
53:11 if you want to be known in the whole Philippines
53:15 and in other countries as well.
53:18 What can our viewers learn from your life,
53:23 especially the performing artists like you,
53:27 who are in the province?
53:29 And, believe in yourself.
53:31 If you really have the ability and talent,
53:36 you have to pursue it.
53:38 And then, also through prayers,
53:40 you have to keep on praying.
53:42 And then, maybe,
53:45 God will give you people who will help you.
53:49 Who are those people in your life?
53:52 Janet Cobb, Lumpia House,
53:54 Eda,
53:56 Bellyatown,
53:58 SIS,
54:00 Doctors Money and Pay Calayan,
54:03 Dr. Ray,
54:05 the people who gave me a make-up,
54:07 Ariel Agasang,
54:09 Maxie Cinco,
54:11 Pepsi,
54:14 the people who gave me a make-up.
54:15 How are you feeling now, Riza?
54:17 You had a make-over outwardly, physically.
54:20 Physically, yes.
54:22 But in your heart, in your mind, what is still there?
54:25 It's still the same, auntie.
54:27 I'm still holding my feet on the ground.
54:31 What changed in you?
54:33 In my performance,
54:36 every now and then,
54:38 I'm trying my best to improve myself.
54:42 That's important.
54:43 How do you do that?
54:45 Maybe, you watch videos and movies.
54:49 You pick out some of their ideas.
54:53 Styles and what you get.
54:55 Are the champions still nervous?
54:58 They won't really lose their spirits.
55:01 Especially when you're going to perform in a new place.
55:05 When you joined the Champions of the World,
55:11 what do you think is the hardest part of the categories you won?
55:14 R&B.
55:16 Rhythm and Blues.
55:18 Because when you say R&B, it's really foreign.
55:22 What's your forte in singing?
55:24 I'm more into pop.
55:26 What's pop compared to Rhythm and Blues?
55:30 Like pop singers like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion.
55:34 When you say R&B,
55:38 Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Destiny's Child.
55:43 Those are the R&B singers.
55:45 Okay, let's start with Whitney Houston.
55:48 Take my love
55:51 I'll never ask for too much
55:56 Just all that you are
55:59 And everything that you do
56:04 I don't really need to look very much further
56:09 I don't want to have to go where you don't follow
56:15 I won't hold it back again, this passion inside
56:18 I can't run from myself, there's nowhere to hide
56:25 But don't make me close one more door
56:31 I don't want to hurt anymore
56:35 Stay in my arms if you dare
56:39 I'll stay and imagine you there
56:44 Don't walk away from me
56:47 I have nothing, nothing, nothing
56:53 If I don't have you
56:57 Thank you very much!
57:01 Where did you get that from, Risa?
57:03 I got it from her.
57:05 And again, we congratulate you and at the same time, we thank you
57:12 for the love you're bringing to our country.
57:14 Thank you very, very much.
57:16 Thank you very much.
57:18 Thank you, thank you.
57:20 And Jamie Seven, Mr. Dwavid, Mr. Goson,
57:23 Ma'am Wilma Galvante, darling Jesus,
57:28 and to Prime 9, thank you very much.
57:31 And to my mom and dad, hello to you.
57:34 And to the people here in Cebu, good night.
57:39 And hopefully I'll see you soon.
57:42 Thank you very much.
57:44 When the good, pure, and righteous people come together,
57:49 they will do the best they can
57:52 so that the people who are in need of these things
57:55 will be blessed more than their ancestors.
57:59 This is what happened to Risa,
58:01 who did not hesitate to push herself and achieve her ambition.
58:07 The path she took to her journey was a bumpy one.
58:12 But she is now enjoying the sweet fruits of her success.
58:16 I am Mel Tiangco, and this is the story of each one of us,
58:22 now, tomorrow, and forever.
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