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Zephanie releases Filipino song for Disney movie ‘Wish’
Young Filipino singer Zephanie has been tapped by Disney to perform “Aking Hiling,” the Filipino rendition of the song “This Wish” from the latest Disney animation film “Wish.” “Aking Hiling” was released in all music platforms on Nov. 17. Zephanie Dimaranan of Binan City, Laguna, who was the first winner of reality singing competition “Idol Philippines,” expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, according to CNN Philip-
pines. “I believe that great things truly come at the right time and season of our lives. And I just can’t put into words how happy and grateful I feel for being given the opportunity to sing ‘Aking Hiling’ – the localized version of ‘This Wish’ from the soundtrack of Disney’s ‘Wish’,” the 20-year-old singer said in an Instagram post, the CNN Philippines report added. “Thank you to everyone who made it possible! Thank you to all the people
who believe in me,” she added. “I am so grateful for all the love and support you have given me since day one, so I wanna share this blessing with all of you!” It was reported that Zephanie already collaborated with the entertainment giant last year as she, Janella Salvador, and Stell of SB19 performed classic songs from hit Disney movies for the launching of the streaming service Disney+. In 2019, she also performed a medley of some of her favorite Disney shows. Disney has tapped Filipino singers in the past to perform their own rendition of songs from some of their movies. Salvador performed her own version of “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana” in 2016 and Moira dela Torre covered “Reflection” for the live action remake of “Mulan” in 2020. Meanwhile, GMA Integrated News reported that Zephanie sounds like a true princess in her latest single. Titled “Aking Hiling,” it is the Tagalog version of “This Wish,” from the soundtrack of the Disney animated musical fantasy film “Wish,” GMA News reported Zepahnie has lent her voice to a pop song that advocates for standing up for what’s right and pursuing the greater good despite the fear and challenges that may arise. Zephanie’s Instagram posts revealed her visit to the Disney Philippines office, expressing her joy at the opportunity to
sing “Aking Hiling” The artist first looked back on the launch of Disney+ in the Philippines in 2022. She sang “When You Wish Upon a Star” from the movie “Pinocchio.” “It was such a magical and surreal moment for me,” Zephanie said. Now that she has another project with Disney, Zephanie said, “I believe that great things truly come at the right time and season of our lives. And I just can’t put into words how happy and grateful I feel for being given the opportunity to sing ‘Aking Hiling’ — the localized version of ‘This Wish’ from the soundtrack of Disney’s ‘Wish.’” She then thanked everyone who believed in her and made the project possible. “I am so grateful for all the love and support you have given me since day one, so I wanna share this blessing with all of you!” Zephanie said, “@disneystudiosph you are one of my biggest blessings this year! Thank you for making my dream come true!” She also thanked Sparkle GMA Artist Center, Cornerstone, and UMG Philippines “for being with me as I grow in this industry and achieve my dreams!” Finally, to her supporters Zephanatics, Zephanie said, “I wouldn’t be here without you all! Thank you for sticking with me in this journey!” She added, “I thank God for all of you! I love you all!”
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