‘Awiting Wicked’ Defying Gravity Music Video to be Released Starting November 20
Universal Pictures recently held the Awiting Wicked video contest, inviting Filipinos to showcase their vocal talents by performing a duet of Defying Gravity on TikTok. Out of 1,000 submissions from across the country, 30 winners were selected for an exclusive feature in a music video that’s set to debut in cinemas nationwide on November 20, showing before every Wicked screening.
The contest, held from September 18 to 29, invited participants to upload their audition video with the hashtag #AwitingWicked. Universal Pictures Philippines later announced the lucky winners on their official TikTok account, who were then flown to a central location to film this special production.
@universalpicsph Congratulations to the first batch of #AwitingWicked winners! @kat @G @Bea Savariz @mickaelladenizze @eugeneasilo @Bry Flores @Bea Dizon @Duen @itsmeeejeon @Frances ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures Philippines
@universalpicsph Congratulations to the second batch of #AwitingWicked winners! We can’t wait to hear your soaring voices! @Venisse Siy @Julia Serad @Jacky Chang @Kyle Ralvin @Yna Vistal @Jason Pandan @_sarahmariano22 @Mariz @Wolf_001 @Harold Manzaaa ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures Philippines
@universalpicsph Fellow Ozians, join us in congratulating our final batch of #AwitingWicked winners! @insured.estateexplorer @ IG @iam.jeromes @JANIE MARIE @BLANK|JODEX CHUA @Mashup King (Harlem Ferolino) @ŁV Jestefani SC.WTF @Anaya @IG: @thequeendarlah ♡ @Dianne Roco @Doc Chris @coleen We have nothing but gratitution for all of you who joined #AwitingWicked ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures Philippines
You can find the roster of winners in the video below.
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande caught a sneak peek of the video in an interview with GMA Integrated News’ Chika Minute host Lyn Ching. Both stars praised the performance, calling it “stunning,” “amazing,” “beautiful,” and “gorgeous.” You can watch the full video below.
Wicked tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, primarily focusing on Elphaba, the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch. It explores themes of friendship, identity, and prejudice, offering a new perspective on the iconic characters and events of Oz.
The film features Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. The cast also includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle.
This article was sponsored by fans of the musical, Wicked.
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