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Smart Araneta Coliseum was filled to the brim last November 28, 2011 to witness the Story of My Life Concert of Kuya Daniel Razon.
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Kuya Daniel Razon's sons joined other kids as they started the evening with a dance number. Like them, Kuya Daniel was already performing before a large crowd at a tender age.
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The Story of My Life Concert is a celebration of Kuya Daniel Razon's 28 years of service to God and humanity.
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During the concert, Kuya Daniel shared tales from his early years up to the present, with songs from music icons during the era.
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Kuya Daniel's public service anniversary celebration was made special with the presence of his friends and colleagues such as Roderick Paulate, an actor, who encouraged him to push through his singing career.
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Also present in the concert was Anthony Castelo whom Kuya Daniel admires for his deep, soothing voice.
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Kuya Daniel Razon's son, Joshua, sang a few lines while being held by his father. Kuya Daniel was exposed to music at an early age.
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Kuya Daniel considers his parents influential to his kind of music. He grew up eventually adopting their fondness for timeless classics.
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During his elementary days, Kuya Daniel was more of an orator than a singer. He was then teased by his classmates as "Pasyo" for delivering the line, "Sugod mga kapatid!" (attributed to Andres Bonifacio, a Philippine hero) during a school play.
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Kuya Daniel's voice deepened when he reached high school. But this did not stop him from singing then current hits by Air Supply and Menudo. He even competed with Bong (background), their school bet, in a singing contest.
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Kuya Daniel, with his friend Bong, sang a medley of the hit songs during their high school days. Back then, Bong was their class's prized singer while he the champion orator.
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Kuya Daniel's musical interests led him to attend formal vocal training at the UP Conservatory of Music.
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Kuya Daniel recalled that he asked his dad to buy him a guitar to advance his passion for singing. He then delighted the audience by singing while playing his guitar onstage.
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Kuya Daniel strummed a few chords and sang "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton.
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The Story of My Life concert was not only a gathering of persons close to Kuya Daniel's heart, but more importantly a public service event. Its proceeds will be used to sustain his charity works for all people including his special guest performers, street singers with disabilities.
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Through this concert, Mang Johnny Susi was granted his dream of crooning before a massive and more appreciative audience as opposed to those who usually hear him sing on an overpass in Manila.
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Marivic Chengco was also one of the street musicians Kuya Daniel handpicked for the concert. Singing beside her family, she received a new electric guitar after her performance.
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Eagle Riggs (left) interviewed Francia Abalos (right) before she sang her song piece, Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan (How Can I Thank You). Francia disclosed that she became lame since she was a baby.
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Aside from the talent fees given for their concert performances, Kuya Daniel also granted their small wishes (Munting Pangarap). A full college scholarship grant was also given to Johnny's eldest daughter.
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The Story of My Life Concert however did not only grant the humble wishes of Kuya Daniel's special guests, but also that of a special someone in his heart -- Mrs. Arlene Razon.
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Kuya Daniel also shared stories of his married life during the concert.
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Kuya Daniel and his wife Arlene performed a duet to the tune of "Way Back Into Love."
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A thankful Mrs. Razon hugged Kuya Daniel towards the end of their love song.
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Kuya Daniel expressed thanks to God for his talents that he uses to serve Him.
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The night was not only full of music but also full of wisdom. Kuya Daniel shared his motivations for keeping up the herculean task of sustaining his projects, even buttressing his advocacy by launching more free public services.
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Some of the charities Kuya Daniel maintains using his fundraisers include the nationwide free rides, medical and dental clinics, legal service, and transient homes.
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"I am 28 on 28," Kuya Daniel said referring to his 28th year in public service celebrated on the 28th of November.
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Kuya Daniel sang Somewhere with the Music Ministry, a choir group he formed in 1994.
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Kuya Daniel also took advantage of the opportunity to thank the Almighty for giving him the special people in his life, most notably Bro. Eli Soriano (his uncle and leader), for writing poignant poems and songs, and for greatly influencing him to embrace public service as a way of life.
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Members Church of God International (MCGI) ardently supports the public service initiatives of Kuya Daniel Razon. Bro. Eli Soriano, fellow philanthropist and MCGI Presiding Minister joined him for a duet towards the end of the concert. They sang Who Can I Turn To by Anthony Newley and What Kind of Fool Am I by Laurindo Almeida.
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