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fan: I’m very, very happy. Very excited too for all his upcoming projects.

Arriving via Flight PR113, David Archuleta is now in the country.

During his more thank 2-week stay in the Philippines, he will be doing a TV-series w TV5 princesses Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero who seemed smitten by the prince’s charm.

Regardless of his long flight from the US, and his contract-signing and press-conference that followed shortly thereafter, David expressed how he feels about embarking on entering the local showbiz scene through Kapatid Network…

And so far, his being part of TV5′s network is also his biggest acting stint so far…

David also looks forward to work scenes with the TV5 princesses, Jasmine and Eula…

David also wanted to say something about the industry in which he belongs to…

And on his return to the Philippines, once again, for his biggest acting stint so far, a humble and down-to-earth David praised his Filipino fans who have been continuously supportive of him…

Ruffa: …Congratulations to David, our newest kapatid

Cristy: He really is a heartthrob, isn’t he?

Ruffa: He even trended on twitter.

Dolly: And this took a lot by surprise because David said he was taking a leave from the business for a while

Cristy: But I’m wondering whose name would be romantically linked to him more, Jas or Eula

Ruffa: They’re both very excited and treat David more as an Idol, so I don’t think either would be linked to him

Cristy: Just like what Eula said, I used to only see him on TV and now he’s here and I’d even be working with him

Zoren: And his aura is really good; he has this really, wholesome image

Cristy: And the Pinoy audience is so ready to accept him because he’s so nice.

Dolly: Plus he already recorded the theme song for Nandito Ako

Ruffa: And he’s going to work with some of the best names in the Industry, and a really good director, too.

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And as for his 3rd day in Manila, David had an acting workshop along with his co-stars!

From ArchuletaPhilippines :

Pic of David recording “Nandito Ako” last night from FollowArchuleta.ph : Can’t wait to listen to this!!

Love this video: David teaching vocal exercises:

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Slideshows of Naree’s photos from airport arrival and the press conference, courtesy of Archuleta Philippines:

Airport arrival

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Press con:

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See more of Naree’s photos: airport arrival; press con. Also, see more fan roundtable interview photos by Jayson Pineda here.

From @ariesaludo:

#followarchuleta delighted to see fans’ tweets, videos and updates online… pic.twitter.com/PhXRovjp

From @kariontour:

Another early work day today! Preparing for first day of shooting tomorrow!

@dantenicogarcia It was wonderful working with you yesterday. You were a blast! COME ONNNN!!!! I hope David and I see you before we leave

@Shell_eeeyyy it is just noon but we have been working since 7am but enjoying it!

From @dantenicogarcia:

Good to see you here, @kariontour !!!! It was so much fun yesterday… Let’s give it a KAMOWWWNNNN!!!!!

I directed David Achuleta today! I was told that today was his 1st time to portray a character. It was fun! … and nose-bleed!

There you are, @DavidArchie ! It was fun directing you in a slappy-kinda-way! Enjoy Manila!

@Heidijoy5 ’Nose Bleed’ is used by us, Filipinos when we want make a joke out of the effort to speak straight English. Right @DavidArchie ?

It was a very fun and memorable day! First time to direct an international celebrity and I was able to make him laugh within the first…

… 5 minutes of the shoot… Then everything flowed smoothly. Despite the fact that his companion told me that it was his 1st time to…

… portray a character. Thank you Lord for sense of humor… Thank you Lord for the gift of laughter!

The boy is so warm, humble and so well-mannered… It feels like directing my little brother.

I just directed the plug of the mini-series… We just did a scene in a hotel staircase with two girls fighting over him.

@Jana__OR Slappy? lol! — ‘Slappy’ because @DavidArchie got slapped by a girl in the scene that I directed.

@Amee_Nanie: slapping scene? How did @DavidArchie take it? – Laughing after every take & tells the girl that it is ok to hit him hard.

@minnie092007 Treat him like your little brother and give him great directions! – I did the best I could & treated him as such. No worries.

@AnnieDAFG The girl would hug me every after take… She feels so sorry… But someone has to do it. LOL

@Jennilee19 : sino yung lucky girl nag slap kay David??? hahaha!!! — Eula Caballero. Pretty & talented girl from TV5.

@dienafebrianty : Is his cheek ok after the slapping scene done? David’s cheek. – It was ok when I left the set. I don’t know now. LOL!

@da_music_lover_ : I shot it in slow motion… So, yes, the hand has to land on the face to make it realistic.

@suttygal I hope it works this time. Her [Regine] husband told me that they sent David an invitation to their Valentine show. But he leaves Feb5.

@AnnieDAFG : How many times did the girl have to slap him? — Not so sure. 8 times? 4 fakes for full-shot. 4 almost-real for close-up.

From @mykapalaran:

 @AnneMarieFOD @davidarchie will keep you updated re: DVD, usually we release it a month after the last airing of the show

@marla_arreza I think the series might require him to sing some tagalog songs.

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