WSDM Productions staged its first-ever concert topbilled by local Filipino American gospel singer Jane Magan Chang, also known as Jane Rockstar, at The Noypitz in Cerritos last Sunday, February 25.
Photos by Robert Ryan
In her first major concert dubbed as “Jane Rockstar, Destined,” Jane conquered the stage and left her audience speechless in a night of inspiring worship music coupled with OPM classics.
Joining Jane were the stunning and exceptional contemporary dancer and fitness coach Didi Caneda, the romantic balladeer and Registered Nurse Michael Jurolan, and the 1st runner-up of Mrs. Asia USA 2023 and singing realtor Czarina Umali Au.
Worship leaders from Jane’s church community Embrace Serve and Gather Team accompanied Jane as if music from the heavens filled the jam-packed gathering spot this side of the South Bay. Jane brought the house down with songs by Cece Winans and other songs of reverence backed up by three singers, a saxophone player, a guitar player and a keyboardist.
Michael Jurolan gave an astounding rendition of Gary Valenciano’s hit song “Take Me Out of the Dark” while Czarina Umali captivated the audience with her version of her favorite singer Regine Velasquez’s song “Dadalhin.”
Founder of WSDM Water and now concert producer JayR Vienes Datu, in his first venture as a producer, aims “to revitalize our communities that we serve one sip at time and now one song, one person and one moment at a time.”
WSDM (Words and Songs with Divine Meaning) Productions works toward providing an avenue for up-and-coming artists to share and showcase their talents, inspiring people and letting people know that they matter and their story matters.
An open mic segment capped the night to further edify the many artists that were in attendance such as Japanese jazz singer Setsuko Hata, classically-trained singer Imogen Atangan, and Jane’s vocal coach Erneville Vinculado.
Several business leaders who supported the show such as Faith Bautista of National Diversity Coalition, Siray Kong of Ounsiray, Javier Suarez of Fast Fix Jewelry and Repairs, Phyll Valencia of Valencia Financial Advisors, Katherine Bercasio of KBercs Click, Abigail Castillo and Vince Roxas of Viabox, Nonie Belarmino or iDance Productions, Dr. Aluning of Carson Dental Care and Andrew Ernacio of Auto Detail Nation, among other sponsors, were present.
As the show ended, one can see and can definitely agree that Jane, along with the help of her fellow artists, her worship community, and everyone who assisted with the show, is ‘Destined’ to do what she does best — giving glory to her Creator through her music.
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