00:00Philippines and the whole world, we are happy to have you here for 20 minutes.
00:23I am Boy and welcome to Fast Talk with Boy.
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00:37Happy birthday to the one and only Bang Arespacot Saga.
00:41Happy birthday.
00:43Our guests tonight are the original members of one of the Hottest Sing groups in the 90s.
00:54And I'm talking about Smokey Mountain Nightlife.
00:57So please welcome Jeffrey Geneva and Tony Labino.
01:01Please, please. Make yourselves comfortable. Thank you very much.
01:05How old were you when you started singing?
01:07How old were you then?
01:08I started 11 years old when we recorded the album.
01:13Okay.
01:14He's the youngest of the boys.
01:16Yeah, I know. I remember.
01:18So we were 13 when we recorded this song.
01:21And he was 12.
01:23And then James was 14.
01:24Where was James?
01:26I think abroad.
01:27Abroad, but you have no idea exactly where.
01:29Yeah, California.
01:31Was there a competition among the boys?
01:35Who was the most handsome?
01:36James.
01:37Really?
01:38Hands down.
01:39They gave it to him.
01:40They gave it to him.
01:41James is really charming.
01:43He's the one who really stands out.
01:45Because he's good at dancing.
01:47Right?
01:48That's true.
01:49And he was quiet.
01:51We were shy.
01:52We were shy boys.
01:53He was?
01:54He was mysterious.
01:55I thought he was wild.
01:57He was quiet.
01:59We had a different competition back then, Smokey Mountain.
02:01What was your competition?
02:03Geneva.
02:04Wait a minute.
02:05You all courted Jem.
02:07We didn't know how to court back then.
02:09How did you court back then, Tony?
02:11I don't know.
02:13How about you, Jem?
02:14He was the first one.
02:16Because he was the one who really courted during Smokey Mountain.
02:19I was way after.
02:22It was my grad ball date.
02:23That's why I courted him.
02:24Because I courted him.
02:26How did you feel back then, Jem?
02:28Of course, I was honored.
02:30I was honored.
02:31But the winner wasn't here.
02:35She's the winner.
02:36She's the absentee.
02:37Wait a minute.
02:38When you started earlier, before we started the show,
02:40you're telling me that when you started promoting the first album of Smokey Mountain,
02:45you would go to the malls and what would happen?
02:49What would happen when you were singing?
02:51We weren't noticed.
02:52They were just eating at the food courts.
02:56I remember that it was still an alley mall.
02:58There weren't many people.
03:00Until?
03:01Until Kailan was released.
03:03And I was the number one.
03:05And we couldn't go out of the mall.
03:08Because we were smoking all of a sudden.
03:11Because of that one song.
03:12At 12 and 13.
03:14Before that, we didn't know what was happening.
03:17We were too young to make it go to our heads, I think.
03:20Yeah.
03:21It was just like playing.
03:23You didn't understand what was happening.
03:25You're famous, but what is this?
03:27That concept, right?
03:29But before we continue, how were those times?
03:32I want to know, for example, what if there was bashing back then?
03:36What if there was social media back then?
03:37But before that, how are you today?
03:39Because Jeff, I know that now you're directing and acting.
03:43Yes.
03:44We even produced an ad here.
03:47I have this prod house.
03:50Yes.
03:51With Apples, Red Wine Creatives.
03:53We produce digital content.
03:55The commercial I did was really good.
03:58Thank you so much.
03:59Of course, Jen continues to be Geneva Pierce.
04:02Singing and acting.
04:04You didn't really leave, right?
04:06I didn't leave.
04:07Even when I left for the States.
04:09No, you were performing there.
04:10Yes.
04:11We're very proud because Tony is now president of the Ayala Foundation.
04:15Boss.
04:16Wow.
04:17I'm so grateful.
04:18This is a big time thing.
04:20Nice organization.
04:21Actually, Tito Boy, if I may.
04:23We looked at our records and we found that you were one of the early donors for a program called GILAS,
04:30which provided internet connectivity to public high schools.
04:34Wow.
04:35So one public high school in Eastern Samar enjoyed internet connectivity because of you.
04:40Thank you so much for that opportunity.
04:42I was also honored because I spoke for the Ayala Young Leaders.
04:48It's great because now I work with Mona Brea, the tax whiz.
04:53And if I'm not mistaken, even JL Cornelio, who has just been appointed, I think, to a position.
04:59He used to be chairman of the sociology department of the Ateneo.
05:03What you're doing at the Ayala Foundation is great.
05:06Long live.
05:08Can you imagine a career of Smokey Mountain if there's social media?
05:13I mean, just imagine that there's social media.
05:16What would that be?
05:18It might be harder, Tito Boy, because there's more pressure.
05:22And you know that other people are not kind to all artists.
05:27So if you're young and exposed to social media, it might affect us internally at 12, 13, and 14 years old.
05:37For me, I believe, it would have worked to our favor.
05:41Because at that time, there were only a few artists, Tito Boy, not like now.
05:45Because of social media, there were a lot of artists.
05:48We were just a few.
05:49So I feel like we could have harnessed the potential of social media if that was available.
05:54It might be more international.
05:55Yes.
05:56Smokey Mountain.
05:57It's easier to become famous now, I think, Tito Boy.
05:59It's easier to become famous, they say.
06:00It's easier to forget.
06:03Yes.
06:04So the movement is that fast, right?
06:07But that's interesting.
06:09I said, what is Smokey Mountain?
06:11Okay, let's talk about your training.
06:12What was the most difficult?
06:14Dancing.
06:16For them.
06:17Who was your choreographer?
06:19Douglas Niera.
06:20The great Douglas Niera.
06:23The strictest.
06:24Yes.
06:25And the terror.
06:26They threw cassette tapes.
06:27This is the one above because it doesn't listen.
06:29Okay.
06:30I'm still young.
06:32I have two left feet.
06:35He fixed it.
06:37But it's nice to remember, right?
06:39That journey that's not easy.
06:41But you got to where you are because of our national artist for music, Ryan Keabyab.
06:47The great Douglas Niera.
06:49And it was a lot of hard work.
06:51They really made us rehearse and rehearse and rehearse.
06:55When we were touring, even in the parking lot, we rehearsed.
06:59Again and again.
07:00In LA.
07:01In the parking lot?
07:02LA.
07:03Really?
07:04That's where you rehearsed?
07:05Yes.
07:06We don't have a studio there.
07:07Right.
07:08Anywhere.
07:09Go ahead.
07:10I'm sorry.
07:11The dancing and all that.
07:12In the parking lot.
07:13And then we had this tour.
07:14The tour.
07:15Better World.
07:16The Better World Tour.
07:17We went to LA and then we went to London.
07:19Then we went to...
07:20What else?
07:21In Tineke.
07:22The show.
07:23Netherlands.
07:24Netherlands.
07:25Indonesia.
07:26We went to London also because during that time, we were big fans of Ms. Saigon.
07:33It was the time when both Lea and Monique were playing Kim for Ms. Saigon.
07:39And we knew all the words of the soundtrack.
07:41Beginning to end.
07:42It was a big news because a lot of Filipinos auditioned.
07:48And I think the world started to realize that Filipino songs are very popular.
07:54I was managing Monique Wilson then.
07:56Yes.
07:57During that time.
07:58But let's talk about your hits.
08:00What are your hits?
08:01Aside from Kailan.
08:02Paraisa.
08:03Your batch.
08:04Paraisa.
08:05No, our batch.
08:06Our batch is Candice Bilal.
08:07Candice Bilal.
08:08Candice Bilal.
08:09Mama.
08:10Mama.
08:11Mama.
08:12Better World.
08:13Mama.
08:14What else?
08:15Candice Bilal.
08:16Candice Bilal.
08:17Candice Bilal.
08:18Candice Bilal.
08:19Candice Bilal.
08:20Candice Bilal.
08:21Candice Bilal.
08:22Candice Bilal.
08:24If you learned one most important lesson.
08:28Lesson.
08:29From Mr. C.
08:31The great Ryan Kayabyab.
08:32What is that?
08:34Me.
08:35I always say this.
08:36I think one really great lesson he taught us is to love what you're doing.
08:43Because if you love what you're doing, it will never feel like work.
08:46And I think that's what I applied to myself here.
08:50I'm really enjoying what I'm doing right now.
08:53There's a time to play and a time to get serious.
09:01But he allowed us to play as well.
09:03Yes.
09:10What a pro, right?
09:11What a pro.
09:17Mr. Lambino.
09:23Okay.
09:24Bye.
09:26Next time.
09:43And because of that, let's do a fast talk.
09:46Let's do a fast talk so it'll be fun.
09:49Okay.
09:51Our time begins now.
09:53Jeff, single or taken?
09:55Single.
09:56Singing or directing?
09:58Directing.
09:59Hot body, creative mind?
10:00Creative mind.
10:01Strong in workouts or strong in climbing?
10:03Strong in climbing.
10:04Your go-to video kiss song?
10:10There's no easy way.
10:11Jen, darling or daring?
10:14Darling.
10:15When?
10:17When, sorry.
10:19When?
10:20One piece or two piece?
10:21One piece.
10:23Mountain or sea?
10:24Sea.
10:25Theme song of your life?
10:28I don't know.
10:30Really?
10:31Think about it.
10:32Tony, handsome or smart?
10:33Smart.
10:34Private life or public service?
10:36Public service.
10:37Social or geologist?
10:38Social.
10:43Tony, Donna or Geneva?
10:45Geneva.
10:47Tony, yes or no?
10:48Did you court Donna Cruz?
10:50A bit.
10:53Who's your favorite Mrs. C?
10:56Tony.
10:57Geneva.
10:59Really?
11:00Who's the most persistent?
11:03James.
11:05Who's always late for rehearsals?
11:11Who's the toughest?
11:14Me.
11:16Who's the most perfectionist?
11:18Me.
11:21Who's the richest?
11:24Tony.
11:25All of us!
11:27Lights on or lights off?
11:28Lights on!
11:29Dimmer.
11:31Lights off.
11:33Happiness or chocolates?
11:36Chocolates.
11:37Happiness.
11:40It's time for happiness.
11:42With others.
11:44Complete this.
11:45What's the word to describe your life today?
11:50The best.
11:52Peaceful and solid.
11:55Graceful.
11:57At this point in your life,
11:59if you were to give each other an advice
12:03that has to do with love and affection,
12:06what advice would you give to each other?
12:09The answer to the return of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.
12:15We will be returning to Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.
12:19You guys have to invite your parents and everybody.
12:23Let's start with you, Tony.
12:25Thank you, Tito Boy.
12:27The Ayala Museum, which is part of the foundation group,
12:30is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
12:33Wow.
12:35We have a special free day on October 19.
12:38We're hosting a concert.
12:40It will be headlined by KZ Tandingan
12:43and lots of singers, bands, other instrumentalists.
12:47You just have to register.
12:49So please go to the Ayala Museum and Ayala Foundation websites
12:53starting October 12.
12:55The museum is on a free day.
12:57There you go.
12:59Jen?
13:01Tito Boy, I'm one of the owners of a medical spa.
13:04Geneva Wellness.
13:06Geneva.
13:07It's a medical spa.
13:09Geneva Wellness.
13:11Geneva Wellness Institute.
13:13It's a Vivere Hotel in Alabang.
13:18Check it out, guys.
13:20Yes.
13:22We're all rich.
13:24We should embrace that.
13:26Mom and Dad,
13:28October 30 at SM Cinemas for the Sinisindak Year 5.
13:32I'm here with Andre Del Rosario,
13:34Vygur,
13:35Aubrey Karaan,
13:37Heart Ryan,
13:39Elia Alano.
13:41Written and directed by Ronnie Binayid.
13:43October 30.
13:45Congratulations.
13:47Chef said he has a Viva King movie.
13:49Viva Max.
13:51What did I say?
13:53Viva Max.
13:55Chef said, yes.
13:57We have two minutes to do this.
13:59What advice would you give each other?
14:01Him first.
14:03In the context of love.
14:05Be worthy of you.
14:07You have so much to give.
14:09Be worthy.
14:11Don't compromise.
14:13Thank you, Tony.
14:15To me.
14:17To me.
14:19I hope you're always happy.
14:21And continue what you're doing.
14:23Because you're a wonderful person.
14:26To Tony.
14:28To Tony.
14:30He's already set.
14:32Just always be happy.
14:33Always be happy.
14:35You have a beautiful family.
14:37I hope we get to hang out more.
14:39Yes.
14:41We're still friends.
14:43We still hang out.
14:45You share a past.
14:47You were together when you were kids.
14:49That's what you can't take away from each other.
14:51Thank you for the music.
14:53Thank you for Kailan.
14:55Thank you for Can This Be Love?
14:57And from your song,
14:59Paiso.
15:00Paiso.
15:02This was the first song written for the group.
15:04This is it?
15:06We would like to say hi to Tito Ryan.
15:08Tito Ryan.
15:10I didn't know.
15:12This was the first song.
15:14This is a song about someone who grew up in Smoky Mountain.
15:16And that's where we got our name.
15:18Love you, Jem.
15:20Thank you, Jem.
15:22Thank you all.
15:24Goodbye for now.
15:26And God bless.
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