Under the direction of Wen Deramas, the soap according to him will start its taping on May 15.

"I know that this project will lessen my singing engagements," Christian confessed. "But I really want to try acting whether on television or the movies. I have established myself as a singer so I want to try acting too."

Fans of the Christian Bautista and Rachel Ann Go love team should start preparing for some adjustments about their idols’ tandem when "Kampañerang Kuba" starts airing. It is very much possible that a Christian-Ann TV romance will blossom when the said drama-fantasy begins.

With regards to his present and future love team, Christian describes them as an integral part of his work. He is confident that starring in the soap opera won’t affect his working relationship and friendship with Rachel. He also confirmed for the nth time that he and Rachel are not an item even if they go out a lot.

"Rachel is an inspiration because she is a very good friend. And honestly I like her. We are just trying to find out if we are good for each other. We are in that stage. If ever I’m good for her and she is good for me then baka ligawan ko siya," Christian said.

After Christian tapes his episodes for "Kampañerang Kuba" this May, he will leave for America to join the last "Nights of the Champion" series in the U.S. Produced by Adkins Multimedia Concepts, the show will be held on June 3 at the HP Pavillon. He will be with his "champion" colleagues like Sarah Geronimo, Mark Bautista, Sheryn Regis and Frenchie Dy.

"This is one of the best and biggest venues and it will be the first time that Filipinos will be performing there. I know it can seat 8,000 people," he described enthusiastically. "After the ‘Nights of the Champions’ series it will be time for us to focus on our solo careers."

To date, Christian’s solo career as a recording artist is doing very well. His self-titled album has reached double platinum status in the country and it has become a platinum success in Indonesia. He now joins the ranks of Filipino artists like Lea Salonga, Jose Mari Chan, Basil Valdez and Martin Nievera who have successfully invaded the airwaves of Indonesia.

His album too was recently repackaged to include four new songs – "Say You Love Me," from the "Start in a Million" album, "You and Me," his duet with Rachel Ann Go, "So It’s You," from the "Dreamboy" soundtrack and "I Will Be What I Believe." Five music videos were also included in his album.

According to him, "I Will Be What I Believe" is the theme song of the Naga College Foundation. His payment for interpreting the song will be a scholarship program for a student he will choose. This is his way of giving something back to the public for all the blessings he has received in his career. They decided to include it in the album because Christian considers it to be a very good song and it has a very inspiring message as well.

Christian is still overwhelmed with what has happened to his life when he joined show business. He was never interested in showbiz while he was growing up but when the opportunity arose, he gave it a shot not knowing the future it would hold for him.

"I realized in my life that when the opportunities come hindi mo dapat palagpasin and who knows baka yun ang destiny mo. So at least now I know that what I’m doing is what I really love pala."

He added that his showbiz life has made his family and relatives here and abroad closer. He has felt his family’s presence more especially during times when intrigues about him surfaced. He was called "suplado" and some also perceived him to be gay. But all the intrigues that were hurled him only made him stronger as a person, he said.

At a young age, Christian Bautista has already reaped success. But more than his being successful in his career, how would he really like to be known?

"I would like to be known as a true person. Sana maging role model, someone people could look up to. Kasi yun ang kailangan sa industry, someone who could set a good example and I want to be that. There might be times I’d fail but I would get up immediately and try again."

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