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Singer @jakezyrus and drag queen @AllOfValentina star in a new music video for a song that Jake and Filipino American artist @TroyLaureta worked on.

They join #NewDay to tell us more about 'Kung Kita’y Kapiling' | LIVE bit.ly/3rAphF1

@jakezyrus @AllOfValentina @TroyLaureta Troy Laureta on song 'Kung Kita'y Kapiling': I want it to be beautiful and with the video to showcase a different aspect of love that Filipinos or Asians are not used to

@jakezyrus @AllOfValentina @TroyLaureta Jake Zyrus: I'm very thankful. Matagal na kami magkatrabaho ni Troy. It feels great, especially singing this song 'Kung Kita'y Kapiling.' It's the first kundiman song I learned noong bata pa ako.

@jakezyrus @AllOfValentina @TroyLaureta Jake Zyrus on performing kundiman songs: Ever since I transitioned, I enjoy singing these kinds of music. I feel like nag-transition din ang boses ko. I feel comfortable na kantahin ang mga awitin na ito. Close siya sa heart ko.

Ito ang comfort zone ko na awitin.

@jakezyrus @AllOfValentina @TroyLaureta Drag queen Valentina on her appearance in the music video: When I was asked to do this project I was very honored, I want to do something special with my friends. Jake is amazing and bravely queer in a world where not all people accept so much diversity and representation.

@jakezyrus @AllOfValentina @TroyLaureta Laureta on the concept of the music video: We wanted to showcase something non typical, a transman and a non-binary. Representation is really important.

@jakezyrus @AllOfValentina @TroyLaureta Jake Zyrus on working with Valentina: It was the first time that I met her. She made it easy, nag-connect na po agad.

@jakezyrus @AllOfValentina @TroyLaureta Valentina: Jake is amazing and bravely queer in a world where people don't always accept so much diversity and representation