REMINISCE the “Bagets” days and catch multi-talented crooner Raymond Lauchengco at the Walking on Sunshine tour on June 2, 7 p.m. at the Levocafe Entertainment Center in Burbank, California. 

Lauchengco will render his famous original Pilipino music hits “Farewell,” “So It’s You,” and “I Need You Back,” as well as songs from his album showcasing big-band style: “Nothing’s Gonna Change” and “Can’t Smile Without You.”

As an accomplished concert and recording artist, he has performed in more than 30 countries and directed international live events. He has released eight critically-acclaimed and commercially successful albums. Lauchengco, also a digital and film photography enthusiast, began his illustrious career when he was 12 when he portrayed the role of Anna’s son, Louis, in the Repertory Philippines’ version of “The King and I.” In the 1980s, he was one of the iconic teenagers in the famous coming-of-age flick “Bagets” followed by another teen movie “Hotshots.” He also appeared in the highly acclaimed drama “Saan Darating ang Umaga” with Maricel Soriano; and “Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala”with Sharon Cuneta.

Walking on Sunshine Tour tickets are available at raymondla.eventbrite.com. This concert is for the benefit of the JIR Foundation.

The JIR Foundation was born out of the desire of its founders, Henry and Monica Chen, to help insufficiently paid full-time Christian workers who passionately obey Christ’s commandment of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20. The foundation provides financial support to dedicated church workers and missionaries by assisting them through one time gifts or monthly grants. This endeavor is made possible by generous donors over the years. (By Ma. Angelica Cabahug)