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IF WE FALL IN LOVE by: Yeng and RJ

ooooohhh...

there will be no ordinary days for you
'cause there is some one that cares like i do
you where no reason to be sad anymore
i am always ready with a smile
with just one glimpse of you

you don't have to search no more
'cause i am someone who will love you for sure

Chorus:
So if we fall in love maybe we'd sing this song as one
If we fall in love we can write a better song than this
If we fall in love we will have that somebody in our heads
If we fall in love any where with you would be a better place

You can watch that movies in a different light
Coz I will be right there beside you
Hugging you oh so tight
Has you never felt so cold empty again
coz i will keep on holding on and wont let go (never letting go)
You dont have to search no more coz I am someone who will love you for sure

Chorus (1x)

Feel so good when you're around
One smile from you (one smile from you) make me feel so right

Chorus (1x)

RJ is OUT

After forty-odd days of practically living and breathing music inside the Academy, Ryan Jay Jimenez became the fifth member to be expelled. But this doesn’t mean that RJ will stop pursuing a career in music just yet; in fact, the ex-scholar is getting ready to make a name for himself outside of the Academy.

This singer, songwriter and accomplished musical arranger taught himself guitar while in Grade 7. Drawing on his influences, particularly the Eraserheads, Francis Magalona and Jason Mraz (he even had his guitar autographed by this foreign artist), RJ honed his musical skills and won a radio station acoustic competition with his rendition of ‘All My Life’ last 2003. His original composition ‘Miss Kita Pag Tuesday’ was already popular in his alma mater UST and small bars, and was in fact the song he played during the Pinoy Dram Academy auditions.

Life inside the Academy was a learning experience for RJ in more ways than one; between rehearsals and performances, his relationship with co-scholar Yeng became stronger and more apparent. In fact, RJ shared a tearful moment with her before moving out, promising to attend her live performances every Saturday.

And during his press conference, his first major public appearance since his expulsion, RJ voiced out his thoughts on life, love and music:


On his musical evolution:
“Dati nung maliit ako, aral lang ako nang aral, hobby lang ang pagkanta. Tapos nung nalaman naman ng family ko, todo suporta naman sila.”


On ‘Miss Kita Pag Tuesdays’:
“Tungkol sa classmate ko nung college na pumunta na sa States; seatmates kase kami everyday except Tuesdays.”

On his favorite teachers inside the Academy:
“Sina Teacher Moy, Jim, and Maribeth, andami ko pong natutunan sa kanila, grabe.”

On having a love team:
“Kung gusto po ng tao… sila na po ang bahala.”

On plans to court Yeng:
“Oo naman!”

On becoming famous:
“Yung tao lang po makaksagot nun.”

On the press:
“Press-sure!”

On his goal after PDA:
“Gusto ko lang mag-grow as an artist.”

On acting:
“Kung bigyan ng chance, why not?”

On his best bet to win:
“Si Yeng syempre!”

PDA’s 5th probation night!

After Oona’s departure from the Academy, it was time to reveal who among the remaining scholars are nominated for expulsion this week! Headmaster Jim was present to give the students their class cards wherein a red mark meant that the student is on probation while a black one meant that he/she is safe from expulsion. First up were last week’s Star Scholars Panky and Eman along with the three former probationary students, Yeng, Davey, and Kristoff. Right after watching video clips of their performances, the Headmaster started to hand out their class cards wherein Panky got the highest grade for the 2nd consecutive week! As for the others, all of them but Kristoff are safe from getting expelled this week. Juror Leah Navarro was clearly disappointed with Kristoff’s performance saying, “ayan na naman parang di mo naririnig yung mga nota.”

After getting nominated – again, Kristoff wasn’t that upset anymore and tried to remain positive, “I guess I just have to show the judges what the people see (and) at least nag-improve ang grade ko.” Next up were the remaining group of PDA boys, Ronnie, Jay-R, Chad, Yvan, and RJ. Even though Panky got the highest grade, Ronnie who got the 2nd highest grade of 9.33 from the jurors will be this week’s Star Scholar so that everybody will be given a chance to shine. However, RJ got nominated for the first time! Juror Jimmy Antiporda explained, “Napansin ko nagkakaron ng problema ang pagkanta mo at paghawak ng gitara kaya nawawala ka. Practice lang (and) improve on your singing.”

The last batch of scholars to visit the Headmaster last night were composed of Iya, Michelle, Joan, Rosita, Chai and Irish. Since two boys got nominated already, it automatically meant that 2 of the girls from their group will be on probation as well. Unfortunately, Michelle got nominated for the 2nd time while it was a first for former Star Scholar Iya. Juror Jimmy Antiporda advised Iya to be more adventurous with her singing while his fellow juror Vernie Varga left some harsh words for Michelle – who also got this week’s lowest grade of 6.66. “Ikaw yung weakest performer, ‘di mo na dapat karirin ‘yung pag-awit.” In spite of that comment, Michelle remained steadfast and promised to work harder this week. But the Headmaster also had another important announcement for the students that night, in order to maintain a standard of excellence in the Academy, students who got nominated for the 5th time will automatically be expelled.

Oona out of PDA

Fresh from their “backbiting issue”, the scholars all had to be at their best at PDA’s 4th Expulsion Night! In order to help them showcase their talents better, all of the scholars had to do a solo performance last night. Host Toni Gonzaga introduced this week’s Jury of Three which was composed of music industry insiders, Leah Navarro, Jimmy Antiporda, and Vernie Varga. The four on-probation scholars, Yeng, Oona, Kristoff and Davey had to draw lots to help determine the order of their performances. Starting off the night’s performances were this week’s Star Scholars, Eman and Panky. PDA’s class clown Eman impressed the judges with his rocking rendition of “Daliri” wherein juror Leah Navarro praised him for having improved a lot in a span of only a week. Meanwhile, Panky showed off the rocker in her through the song “Hard to Handle”. As for what juror Vernie Varga thought of Panky’s performance? “Maganda ang boses mo, alam mo ang ginagawa mo on stage, very good!”

The first on probation scholar that performed last night was Yeng who did a soulful rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I will always love you”. While the audience loved Yeng’s performance of such a tricky song, juror Jimmy Antiporda had something different in mind, “madaming pwedeng iimprove sa high notes mo, i-fine tune nalang.” Next up was a love song medley from Iya, Michelle and Joan. Juror Leah Navarro thought all three girls did a great job with their respective numbers particularly Joan who did a wonderful rendition of Celine Dion’s “It’s all coming back to me now”. As for Iya and Michelle, Ms. Navarro gave both of them some advice on how to do better next time. Following that beautiful medley was probationary student Oona who, according to juror Vernie Varga was, “driven at gusto niya ang ginagawa niya.”

The 3rd probationary student who performed last night was Kristoff who sang Bryan McKnight’s “Win”. Juror Jimmy Antiporda liked Kristoff’s attitude and thought his song was “uplifting”, and even though he thinks Kristoff should still work on his high notes, Mr. Antiporda didn’t hesitate to offer to help Kristoff with his career in the future. “I’d be happy to give you a song,” he said. Rounding up the list of last night’s nominated scholars was Davey who definitely impressed juror Leah Navarro. According to her, Davey surely improved a lot and made the right choice of sticking to his comfort zone. The next group of scholars who performed was Chai, Irish, Jay-R, Ronnie, and Rosita who each had a chance at showing the audience their vocal prowess. Juror Vernie Varga thought Chai and Ronnie will have a bright future in the recording industry while Jay-R seemed fit to become the next showbiz heartthrob, and she was simply speechless with Irish’s performance. As for Rosita? Ms. Varga was definitely impressed with her “fighting spirit”.

Before Toni announced this week’s texters’ choice, RJ, Yvan, and Chad serenaded the audience with their medley. Juror Jimmy Antiporda enjoyed the 3 scholars’ performances even though they still had to work on their pitch a bit. The audience’s anticipation grew as Toni announced this week’s texters’ choice, Kristoff who got a whopping 47.63% of the total number of text votes. Following that was the teachers’ announcement of who they want to stay in the Academy. Yeng couldn’t contain her emotion when Headmaster Jim said that they chose to save her from expulsion. This left Oona and Davey who relied on their classmates’ votes. After a close fight, it soon became clear that majority of the remaining students chose Davey to stay in the Academy which left Oona as the 3rd scholar to get booted out!