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Studio Six Productions and Infinity Entertainment in cooperation with Mary Kay Cosmetics present an evening with newcomer Ashley Suva (or Ashley) in a solo concert titled “Think of Me” at the Square One Auditorium in Mississauga on Saturday, September 29^th at 7pm.

A student of Leander Mendoza, and Josie de Leon of the Josie De Leon School of Performing Arts (JDLSPA), Ashley is stepping out on her own in her first solo show that promises an evening of entertainment showcasing her versatility as a singer. “Think of Me” will showcase a plethora of different songs from different genres; from my classical pop, classical, classic rock, folk, modern pop, and selections from musicals! She describes it to be a “potpourri” night of music for everyone!
 
Ashley was fist bit by the entertainment bug a few years back when she first performed in New Jersey at Christmas party for FCQ. Since then she has performed at the Filipino Making Waves Festival at the Toronto Harbourfront (although as a back up dancer), other Christmas concerts, and on TV with vocal mentor and teacher Leander Mendoza.  She also donates her time and talent at St. Bartholomew Church for their Dining with the Saints dinner events.  In the Filipino community, she has performed with the Ladies of Rizal events and numerous flag raising events at Nathan Philips Square and Thompson Park during Philippine Independence Day events.
 
As with many young Filipino talents, Ashley looks to singers like Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Maria Callas, Regine Velasquez, and Syliva LaTorre as her vocal influences. She hones in on their style, musical interpretations and command of their vocal prowess to guide her in her own vocal journey. She has not thought of performing in theatre due to the strict timely demands of the business but enjoys exploring the genre in preparation for the upcoming JDLSPA showcase on August 11^th at Celebration Square in Brampton.
 
When asked what she wants to be as a performer, Ashley says she “just wants people to have fun listening [to me], not only as a performer, but as a teacher as well”. As a teacher at JDLSPA, she [Ashley] feels that she is most accomplished and happiest when she is able to have her students aspire to excel as performers and singers. She explains that “Think of Me” is neither a timeline nor a journey in her young musical career, but what she has learned so far; adding that she wants to show people what she can do as singer and as a performer.
 
Ashley says “singing is something I do on the side and not looking to become famous for now. I am very blessed to know people who allow me to have a music outlet. Hopefully, [my show] will be a night of memories, fun, and laughter, dancing and lots of singing along like I was celebrating my life with my family in my biog living room.”

Joining Ashley in “Think of Me” are fellow Filipino local talents including NMP, Rita Tabago and Glenn Sevillo.
 
Tickets for “Think of Me” are $30 for VIP and $20 for general admission. Please contact Chat (416.330.4819), Rebecca (647.390.7886) or Jeng (647.403.2954)  to order tickets.
 
For more information, see the event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/260763654033055/

 

 

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