David Archuleta to star in Filipino soap opera Nandito Ako

David with co-stars Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

It was previously announced that David Archuleta would be starring in a Filipino soap opera with actresses Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero. David arrived in Manila yesterday to a large group of fans greeting him at the airport, then was off to a press conference to sign his contract with TV5.

During the press conference, it was announced that the mini series will be called Nandito Ako, a popular song that David will be singing in Tagalog. David also revealed that he'll be playing Josh, who was separated from his mother at 5 years old due to a hotel fire. During the fire, he rescued a young girl (played by Jasmine or Eula).

David also discussed his plans to go on a two-year LDS mission soon, saying that this will be one of the last projects he does before heading off. David spilled that once he returns from the Philippines, he'll be recording as much music as he can to release while he's away. "Two years goes by fast.. I mean, it's been four years since American Idol." says David. Though he knows he'll have to make sacrifices, he'll definitely be continuing music when he returns. "Music is what I love to do, it's what I plan to do for the rest of my life."

David will begin the two week filming process tomorrow, and the five-week long show will be airing on TV5 in late February.

David Archuleta to star in Philippines primetime series

David Archuleta seems to have a few things up his sleeve before leaving on his LDS mission. It's been announced that the singer will be starring in a primetime series on TV5 in the Philippines. David is scheduled to arrive in Manila on January 13, and is rumored to be filming for three weeks with known Filipino actresses Jasmin Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

The name of the series or what it will be about is yet to be announced, but there's talk that David will be playing a boyfriend.

David said in an interview with Forbes last month that he would be doing "acting things" this year, looks like this is it!

David Archuleta performs on Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas special

Last December, David Archuleta performed Christmas concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This year, the performances have been released on CD and DVD titled Glad Christmas Tidings, and last night the special aired on PBS. The Glad Christmas Tidings special will run on PBS from now through Christmas, so be sure to check your local listings!

Watch David perform "Joy To The World" from the special below:


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You can read my review of Glad Christmas Tidings HERE. And to know which one word David would describe getting to perform with the MoTab Choir, you can find out in my interview with David HERE.