‘As We Are’ Concert with Arman Ferrer, Shiela Valderrama to be Staged this October
Musical theater artists Arman Ferrer and Shiela Valderrama will take the spotlight in a one-night-only concert entitled As We Are on October 18, 2025 (Saturday), 8:00 PM at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, Bonifacio Global City.
Written and directed by Nelsito Gomez, with musical direction by Ejay Yatco, the evening will be a heartfelt celebration of Ferrer and Valderrama’s enduring artistic partnership. Over the past eight years, the two have shared the stage as co-leads in shows such as Binondo: A Tsinoy Musical, Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, and Rama, Hari. Beyond the stage, they have also collaborated in concerts and special events, performing side by side and building a lasting creative connection.
Reflecting on their journey, Valderrama shares, “Over the past eight years, Arman and I have often found ourselves paired together—sometimes unexpectedly—and in the process we’ve built not just a wonderful friendship but also a natural chemistry onstage. I enjoy working with him not only because of his immense talent, but also because he is hardworking, dependable, and a joy to collaborate with.”
Ferrer adds, “When you are working with someone who has become your best friend, everything is easy, organic, and natural. It’s not work for us anymore because we just express and enjoy our time on and off stage. Since we know each other so well, everything is in sync—it all just falls into place. It’s so easy to work with Shiela. But easy doesn’t mean relaxed. With her talent and work ethic, there’s no reason for me not to know my stuff. Aside from her beauty, everyone in the industry knows how Shiela works. She knows her stuff, so you better make sure you know yours! I think that’s one of the reasons why this friendship clicked too: the constant pursuit of excellence and the love for our work.”
When asked what makes this concert special, Valderrama says, “It’s the first time Arman and I are headlining a full concert together. In the past, our collaborations were mostly within stage musicals or in concerts and events where we would only perform a few songs. This time, we’re able to fully showcase our partnership—not only by exploring a variety of genres, but also by revisiting memorable pieces from productions we’ve shared through the years.”
Ferrer shares the same sentiment: “We’ve been performing as a pair for eight years now. I think what makes this concert special is that we just want to share with everyone who we are as friends and as a pair. The songs were handpicked by us because these are the songs we want people to remember us by. It’s a showcase of who we are as performers and who we are as best friends. This concert is a reflection of our artistry and friendship.”
For As We Are, the duo will perform a thoughtfully curated program that reflects their journey together and their personal stories. Audiences can look forward to songs from the musicals they have starred in, Disney numbers from their participation in Disney in Concert shows both in the Philippines and abroad, as well as a selection of classic and contemporary Broadway pieces. The concert promises to be both a retrospective and a love letter to the musical theater genre that has shaped much of their careers.
As We Are is produced by Noel Ferrer and David Cosico. Ticket prices are P3,500 (Orchestra Center), P3,000 (Orchestra Side), P2,500 (Loge Center), P2,000 (Loge Side), P1,500 (Balcony Center) and P1,000 (Balcony Side).
For ticket inquiries, contact Anna at 0917-6325948.
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