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The Philippine Love Radio
Feature Artist of the Week: Mark Bautista
As co-finalist on STAR FOR A NIGHT (S4AN) talent search competition, Mark Bautista's talent was not ignored as the second best. His exposure in the competition caught VIVA's attention and immediately signed up the young performer.
 This venture has produced the young singer's first self-titled CD album and has become a fast seller. The album has 12 cuts which includes Mark's heart-warming version of Basil Valdez's “Ngayon at Kailanman” which he sang on the finals of Star For A Night. There was a duet with Sarah Geronimo titled “Ako'y Maghihintay”, other songs like “Baliw”, “Kapag Ako'y Kailangan”,“Another Chance”, “Sayang Naman”, “One Girl”, “Lahat sa Buhay Ko”, and the cover versions of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”, “Out Here On My Own”, “Lost Without Your Love” and “Power of Love”.
His version the classic “Ngayon at Kailanman” rightfully earns Mark the title of the “Young Balladeer of the Year” hands down. The rendition is fresh and romantically gentle.
As Sarah Geronimo's romantic pair, Mark has made guest appearances at concerts featuring the former and other artists around Metro Manila and the country likewise. He maintains a close friendship with Sarah, besides being her co-star in the teleserye “Sarah, The Teen Princess”.
 Mark will be appearing in a featured film together with Sarah and this would also be an entry at this year's Metro Manila Film Festival on December 2004. Raised in Cagayan De Oro, Mark has dreamt of stardom at an early age. He sought to enter every singing contest, as he continually pursues his passion of singing. As very well documented in a dramatic episode of the popular show “MAALAALA MO KAYA”, Mark did reach out for his stars and the rest is history.
Mark is disciplined with his life style. Given the unholy hours of taping shows and appearances around town, Mark maintains a healthy regimen and takes care of his voice. He adds that he could not be irresponsible and not take care of his health, given that few are handed the opportunities in his chosen career.
 Mark continually seeks to improve his singing and would not mind the long hours of training. He has learned that a singer must first master the basics, like proper breathing techniques. He believes that such training will have long term benefits on his career.
Given the chance to enjoy his free time, Mark seeks the support and company of his immediate family in Cagayan De Oro. He plans to earn a college degree in business or architecture in the near future.
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