Erik Santos – Prince of Pop

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Erik, itinangging nakarelasyon si Maja

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized

Erik, itinangging nakarelasyon si Maja

Written by Alex Brosas
Friday, 10 December 2010 00:02
HATAW!

KAHIT walang love life ay hindi naman malungkot si Erik Santos.

Sa presscon ng kanyang Christmas album na All I Want This Christmas ay sinabi nitong parehong mainit at malamig ang kanyang Pasko.

“Mainit dahil masaya naman ako sa nangyayari sa career ko. Actually, ‘yung 2010 sobrang blessing po talaga itong year na ito sa akin. Malamig kasi nga wala pang love life,” esplika ni Erik.

Most of the songs in the album ay personal choice ni Erik. At nang matanong what he wants this Christmas ay ito ang sagot ni Erik, “A new love. Sana for life.”

May nakakita kay Erik na may kasamang babae sa kanyang sasakyan, pero nag-deny ang singer na iyon ang kanyang bagong girlfriend.

“No. Baka nanay ko ‘yon.”

Ayaw ring pag-usapan ni Erik ang pagkaka-link niya kay Maja Salvador noon.

“Si Maja Salvador? Hindi ko siya girlfriend. Lahat naman sila ay aking mabuting kaibigan. Ano lang naman ‘yon, kumbaga hinahangaan. Hanggang doon lang naman ‘yon,” tsika ni Erik na umaming ang huling relasyon niya ay ‘yung kay Rufa Mae Quinto pa.

http://www.hatawtabloid.com/index.php?opti…hobiz&Itemid=70

Erik Santos counts 2010 his most rewarding year yet

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized

 

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Erik Santos counts 2010 his most rewarding year yet

By JOJO P. PANALIGAN
December 11, 2010, 11:44am

MANILA, Philippines — Singer Erik Santos will always remember 2010 as the year he was able to buy his dream car: A BMW worth at least P2-million.

“It was my birthday gift to myself last October. Natuwa kasi ako na nag-fall yung birthday ko sa 10/10/10 (October 10, 2010) kaya binili ko na. Cash,” he told Bulletin Entertainment and other members of the press at the launch of his Star Records album, “All I Want For Christmas.”

Although his bid to conquer other Asian countries remains elusive, Erik has been blessed in other ways in the past 12 months. This includes a show with Sharon Cuneta and Christian Bautista titled “Star Factor;” two major concerts, one of which he co-produced (“Power of One” at the Meralco Theater last September); and the release of a previous album in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

“This has been my most financially rewarding year. Kahit ako nagulat na naging napakaganda pala ng taon na ‘to sa akin in terms ng pasok ng pera,” he said, smiling.

It doesn’t stop there. Erik recently recorded the official holiday theme song of SM Supermalls titled “The Christmas ChriSMs Bop,” which is also in “All I Want For Christmas” along with “Sana Ngayong Pasko,” “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” and ”Christmas Is.”

Asked if he has listened to his so-called “rival” Christian Bautista’s Christmas CD, Erik said that they have exchanged albums.

“Di ko pa napapakinggan pero I’m sure maganda din yung kanya,” Erik quipped.

As usual, Erik was besieged with questions about his love life. Unfortunately, it will still be a loveless holiday for him in 2010 — thrice in a row since he broke up with actress Rufa Mae Quinto.

Still, Erik hasn’t lost heart in finding the right girl. The singer said that wants one who is God-fearing, honest, loyal and faithful.

He also hoped for her to be a member of Victory Christian Fellowship (VCF), which he attends with his other celeb friends such as Piolo Pascual, KC Concepcion, Rachelle Ann Go and Rica Peralejo.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/292203/erik-…arding-year-yet

Erik Santos has many reasons to celebrate this Christmas

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized

Erik Santos has many reasons to celebrate this Christmas
Pinoy Showbiz

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ERIK SANTOS is no doubt the most successful “Star in a Million” winner and this year is his most fruitful so far. He had two big concerts, both soldouts, especially the one at Meralco Theatre he himself produced. He did several shows abroad and is now co-hosting “Star Power” with Sharon Cuneta. He also got into acting in “Maalaala Mo Kaya”, getting good feedback. “Marami talagang blessings,” he beams.

To celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, Erik as Prince of Pop comes up with a new Christmas album, “All I Want for Christmas”, and will spread cheer in SM Malls this holiday season. “All I Want for Christmas” is a collection of classic holiday tunes with original songs. The first single is Happy Merry Christmas, an original song about pure joy and happiness during the holiday season, made with another version , SM Chrism, to accompany SM Mall shoppers while they go through their Christmas lists. Erik also revives Ariel Rivera’s Sana Ngayong Pasko in one of the most heartfelt versions of this classic Christmas hit. “Mas may tama sa puso,” says Almed Garcia of Bakcroom. Other songs in the album are “Silent Night/Holy Night”, “Hark the Herald”, “First Noel”, “Ngayong Pasko”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlement”, “Christmas Song” and many more.

Celebrate the Christmas spirit with Erik as he visits your favorite SM Malls: SM Fairvew on December 11 at 3 PM, SM Muntinlupa on December 12, SM San Fernando 3 PM and SM Clark 6 PM on December 17, SM Bacoor 3 PM and SM Dasmarinas 6 PM on December 20, and SM Rosales 5 PM on December 21.

http://www.showbiz-portal.com/2010/12/erik…reasons-to.html

Christmas at SM with Erik Santos

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized

Christmas at SM with Erik Santos
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Source: Business Mirror

ONE of the most sought-after, award-winning entertainers in showbiz, Erik Santos scores another triumph with a new Christmas album and a series of mall shows in the only place where Christmas fairy tales come alive, SM Malls.

Over the years, Erik Santos has become an icon in Christmas traditions and new celebrations. He has released Christmas albums and even put up a thanksgiving concert, entitled Paskong Pasasalamat ni Erik Santos. This time around, he brings forth one of the biggest holiday celebrations yet with the new album All I Want for Christmas in partnership with SM Malls.

All I Want for Christmas is a collection of classic holiday harmonies with original creations thrown in to underscore the spirit of the season. Erik goes beyond borders with this album by incorporating a calendar design .packaging for it, and by releasing not one but two singles from the album at the same time. The first single “Happy Merry Christmas” is an original song that talks about pure joy and happiness during the holiday season. The song has another version which was crafted to accompany SM Mall shoppers, while they go through their Christmas lists. The version is entitled “SM Chrism.”

The album also features the Ariel Rivera original “Sana Ngayong Pasko,” with Erik rendering the classic Christmas hit with one of the most heartfelt readings ever. The holiday playlist includes “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” “Christmas Is” and many more.

Celebrate the Christmas spirit with Erik Santos as he serenades mall goers at various SM Malls on the following dates: December 10, 4 pm, SM Manila; December 11, 4 pm, SM Fairview; December 12, 3 pm, SM Muntinlupa, and 6pm, SM Sta. Rosa; December 17, 3 pm, SM Pampanga, and 6 pm, SM Clark; December 20, 3 pm, SM Bacoor and 6 pm, SM Dasmariñas; and December 21, 5 pm, SM Rosales.

Erik Santos’s All I Want for Christmas is now available at record stores everywhere. The album and mall tour is brought to you by Star Records, Backroom Talent Management and SM Malls.

http://www.sm.com/smic/index.php?p=259&type=&sec=26&aid=7842

SOUND ADVICE, GOOD HOSTS

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized


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SOUND ADVICE, GOOD HOSTS
by Remy Umerez
Tuesday, 16 November 2010 18:36

SHARON Cuneta’s Star Power l5 should trust and listen well to the comments of the judges who were in unison in advising them to be very careful with their adlib style in singing, making birits in particular.

Some of them made an impressive start until they shift to a higher vocal range kaya sumasablay and goes offkey.

Another advice is to be less emotional. Apparently, the presence of their parents makes them cry after rendering their song. It helps a lot that Sharon gives very encouraging remarks and treats them like her children.

The good news is that no one got eliminated but starting this Sunday and with the text votes coming in, someone has to bid goodbye.

Another plus factor are the presence of Christian Bautista and Erik Santos as anchors. Erik has improved a lot and should be given more hosting tasks since we find him to be charming, the boy-next-door type whose speaking voice is as cool as the breeze of December.

By the way, if you hunger for Christmas carols, Erik is devoting all weeks of December promoting his album, “All I Want for Christmas” at select SM branches.

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/showbi…on-learned.html

Pagkatapos umapir sa Willing-Willie

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized



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Pagkatapos umapir sa Willing-Willie
ERIK SANTOS PALALAYASIN SA DOS?

Cristy Fermin
First Posted 07:30:00 11/26/2010

PAGKATAPOS nang halos dalawang taon ay ngayon lang uli kami nakapag-bonding ng magaling na singer na si Erik Santos. Puro texting lang ang ginagawa namin, nagbabalitaan kami tungkol sa mga nagaganap sa aming buhay, pero hanggang du’n lang ‘yun.

Nu’ng Hulyo sa selebrasyon ng aming kaarawan ay hindi nakalimot si Erik, kumanta pa nga siya sa Zirkoh bilang regalo sa amin, pero hindi kami nagkaroon nang sapat na pagkakataong makapagkuwentuhan nang matagal dahil sa pagdadatingan ng mga bisitang kailangan naming asikasuhin.

Nu’ng Lunes ay sinabi ng aming supervisor sa Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM na si Cherry Bayle na darating daw si Erik Santos para mag-promote ng kanyang Christmas album, puwede raw ba, marespetong tanong ng aming ksamahan sa radyo.

Isang-isa lang ang sinabi namin sa kanya, anumang oras ay bukas ang pintuan ng “Cristy Ferminute” para kay Erik Santos, dahil bukod sa anak-anakan na namin ang magaling na balladeer ay miss na miss na namin siya.

At nu’ng Miyerkules nga ay dumating sa aming programa ang isa sa may pinakamakinis na boses sa mundo ng musikang Pinoy kasama ang kanyang handler mula sa Star Records, napakaguwapo at makinis na makinis pa rin si Erik, kasing-flawless ng kanyang boses na naghatid sa kanya sa tagumpay.

Kinanta niya ang kanyang carrier single mula sa Christmas album, ang “Sana Ngayong Pasko” na unang kinanta ni Ariel Rivera, pero marami pang ibang kanta du’n na si Jim Brickman naman ang naglapat ng lyrics at himig.

Bago kumanta si Erik ay nauwi muna ang aming kuwentuhan sa halos tatlong linggong pagsasama namin sa Canada, miss na miss na ni Erik ang ganu’ng raket, dahil ‘yun ang trabahong parang hindi naging trabaho para sa kanila ni Toni Gonzaga dahil napakasaya ng aming grupo.

“Nanay, mag-book na tayo uli ng show sa Canada, super-enjoy kasi kami du’n ni Toni, balik na tayo uli du’n, please,” hiling sa amin ng magaling na singer.

Siguro’y miss na miss na niya ang kabaitan ng mga kababayan natin sa Winnipeg, Edmonton, Toronto, Saskatoon at Vancouver, nakaka-miss naman kasi talaga ‘yun, sana nga’y makabalik uli kami sa Canada sa susunod na taon.

Pagkatapos namin sa radyo ay niyaya namin si Erik Santos sa studio ng Willing Willie, naisip lang namin, sa lakas ngayon ng programa ni Willie Revillame sa TV5 ay napakagandang lugar nu’n para sa promosyon ng kanyang Christmas album.

Hindi naman siya kailangang kumanta nang buo, kahit kapiraso lang ay puwede na, ang mahalaga ay ang makapag-promote siya ng kanyang bagong album sa nangungunang primetime game show ngayon.

Nagulat si Willie nang magkita sila ni Erik, ipinaliwanag agad namin kay Willie na naging guest namin siya sa radyo, ‘yun lang at maya-maya ay magkakatabi na kami nina Mayor Joey Marquez (na isang magaling nang kompositor ngayon bilang isang libangan lang) at Gerald Santos (na regular naming kasama sa programa) sa isang bahagi ng studio.

Todo-todo ang ibinigay na promo sa kanya ni Willie nang hilahin siya nito para bumati at magbigay nang ilang linya mula sa “Sana Ngayong Pasko”, mainit na tinanggap si Erik ng studio audience, binanggit pa ni Willie sa ere na mula sa Star Records si Erik at regular na napapanood sa ASAP.

Napakagandang promo na umani agad nang sunod-sunod na text mula sa aming mga kaibigan, hindi raw kaya mabigyan ng memo si Erik Santos sa pagdalaw niya sa Willing Willie, baka raw malagay sa alanganin ang singer nang dahil du’n.

Positibo kaming hindi naman siguro, dahil ang ginawa pa nga ni Willie ay pagtulong kay Erik, trabaho lang naman ‘yun at walang personalan. Nakakaawa naman ang mga personalidad kung puro pagpepersonalan ang paiiralin ng mga networks, liliit ang kanilang mundo, samantalang kung tutuusi’y puwede naman silang magkatulungan.

Sa totoo lang.

http://www.bandera.ph/showbiz/showbiz/view…-Willing-Willie

A Royal Christmas at SM with Erik

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized

A Royal Christmas at SM with Erik
Written by (Maricris V. Nicasio)
Hataw
Tuesday, 02 November 2010 00:03

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ISANG malaking regalo ang handog ni Erik Santos sa kanyang fans, ang bagong album na may titulong All I Want for Christmas bilang pakiki-isa na rin sa SM Mall.

Ang All I Want for Christmas ay collection ng classic holiday harmonies na may original creations para maihatid ang tunay na Christmas spirit sa atin. Nakapaloob sa album ang Happy Merry Christmas, isang original song ukol sa kasiyahan na hatid ng holiday season. Mayroon din itong ibang version na ginawa para masamahan ang mga SM Mall shopper habang sila’y namimili ng mga pangregalo, ang version na ito ay may titulong SM Chrism.

Kasama rin dito ang original song ni Ariel Rivera na Sana Ngayong Pasko na nilagyan ni Erik ng bagong rendition na tiyak na kagigiliwan ng sinumang makaririnig.Kasama rin sa album ang mga awiting The First Noel, Silent Night, Christmas Is, at marami pang iba. Ang All I Want for Christmas ay isang perfect soundtrack para sa anumang holiday story na ang gift of song ay nagbibigay ng pagmamahal at tunay na kahulugan ng Pasko.

Kaya’t halina’t ipagdiwang ang Pasko kasama si Erik na papasyalan ang napakaraming SM mall para iparinig ang naggagandahang awitin sa kanyang album.

Narito ang kanyang itinerary— November 7. SM Marikina 5:00 pm; November 13, SM Lipa 3:00 p.m. and SM Batangas 6:00 p.m.; November 14, SM Sta. Mesa 3:00 p.m. and SM San Lazaro 6:00 p.m.; November 21, SM Valenzuela 5:00 p.m., November 26, SM Bacolod 5:00 pm; December 10; SM Manila 4:00 pm; December 11; SM Fairview 3:00 pm; December 12; SM Muntinlupa 3:00 pm; December 17, SM Pampanga 3:00 pm and SM Clark 6:00 pm; December 20, SM Bacoor 3:00 pm and SM Dasmarinas 6:00 pm; at December 21, SM Rosales 5:00 pm.
Ang All I Want for Christmas at ang mall tour ni Erik ay hatid sa atin ng Star Records, Backroom Talent Management at SM Malls.

http://www.hatawtabloid.com/index.php?opti…hobiz&Itemid=70

Erik Santos Takes Three at the 2nd Star Awards for Music

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized


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Erik Santos Takes Three at the 2nd Star Awards for Music

By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
October 12, 2010, 11:54am

MANILA, Philippines – Prince of Pop Erik Santos is the big winner at the second PMPC Star Awards for Music last Oct. 10, bagging three major honors.

The singing champ tied with Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista as the Male Recording Artist of the Year for his fourth studio album, “Erik Santos: The Jim Brickman Songbook.” The same album was named “Pop Album of the Year.” He also beat the likes of Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual and Christian Bautista as the “Male Pop Artist of the Year.”

His fellow “ASAP XV” mainstay, singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino, added another major award in her belt with her third record “Lapit” as “Album of the Year.” “Pusong Ligaw,” a composition of singer-actor Jericho Rosales, meanwhile, was declared “Song of the Year.” The track, it can be recalled, was one of the theme songs of “Dahil May Isang Ikaw,” where he starred with Kristine Hermosa.

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo was named “Female Recording Artist of the Year” for her seventh studio album “Music and Me.”

Bagging two awards each are Kapuso trio La Diva (“Duo/Group Artist of the Year,” “Music Video of the Year” for “Kasiping”), Aiza Seguerra (“Acoustic Album of the Year” and “Female Acoustic Artist of the Year”), Piolo Pascual (“Revival Album of the Year” and “Album Cover Design of the Year”), and Blanktape (rap album and artist of the year).

World champ Rhap Salazar and acoustic singer Princess Velasco are the new male and female recording artists of the year, respectively.

The awards night also marked Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corales’ first time to receive an award for music with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Here’s the full list of all the winners:

Album of the Year: “Lapit” (Yeng Constantino)
Song of the Year: “Pusong Ligaw” (Jericho Rosales)
Female Recording Artist of the Year: Sarah Geronimo (“Music and Me”)
Male Recording Artist of the Year: (tie) Christian Bautista (“Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan” and Erik Santos (“The Jim Brickman Songbook”)
Duo/Group Artist of the Year: La Diva
New Male Recording Artist of the Year: Rhap Salazar (“Rhap Salazar”)
New Female Recording Artist of the Year: Princess Velasco “Addicted to Acoustic 1”)

Pop Album of the Year: “The Jim Brickman Songbook” (Erik Santos)
Male Pop Artist of the Year: Erik Santos (“The Jim Brickman Songbook”)
Female Pop Artist of the Year: Nina (“Renditions of the Soul”)

Rock Album of the Year: “In Love and War” (Ely Buendia and Francis Magalona)
Rock Artist of the Year: Slapshock (“Cariño Brutal”)

Acoustic Album of the Year: “Aiza Seguerra Live” (Aiza Seguerra)
Female Acoustic Artist of the Year: (tie) Aiza Seguerra (“Aiza Seguerra Live”) and Sabrina (“I Love Acoustic Too”)
Male Acoustic Artist of the Year: Chris Cayzer (“The Only Thing”)

Rap Album of the Year: (tie) “Chika Lang Yon” (Blanktape) and “Clubzilla” (Andrew E.)
Rap Artist of the Year: Blanktape (“Chika Lang Yon”)
R&B Artist of the Year: Jay R (“Jay R Sings OPM”)

Revival Album of the Year: “Decades” (Piolo Pascual)
Album Cover Design of the Year: “Decades” (Piolo Pascual)
Compilation Album of the Year: “The Best of Mga Awit ng Kapuso”

Novelty Artist of the Year: Blakdyak (“Sino Ba?”)
Novelty Album of the Year: “Masculados Dos” (Masculados Dos)
Novelty Song of the Year: “Nagmahal Ako ng Bakla” (Dagtang Lason)

Jazz Artist of the Year: Charlie Green (“A Friend Like You”)
Music Video of the Year: “Kasiping” (La Diva)
Dance Video of the Year: “Supahdance 2″

Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms. Pilita Corrales

Male Face of the Night: Jericho Rosales
Female Face of the Night: Sarah Geronimo
Male Star of the Night: Piolo Pascual
Female Star of the Night: KC Concepcion

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/281756/erik-…ar-awards-music

Erik Santos feels privileged to be working with Sharon Cuneta on ‘Star Power’

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized



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Erik Santos feels privileged to be working with Sharon Cuneta on ‘Star Power’
Sun Oct 17 2010 12:13 AM
by: Rachelle Siazon
www.push.com.ph

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Erik Santos received the perfect birthday gift when he took home three major awards including Male Recording Artist of The Year, Male Pop Artist of The Year, and Pop Album of The Year during the Philippine Movie Press Club’s (PMPC) Star Awards for Music last October 10. His birthday celebration was on the same night, which is why he wasn’t able to finish the program. “Siguro ang wish ko na lang siyempre unang-una good health and sana mas madaming dumating na projects. Kumpleto naman birthday ko except for love life. Kahit gaano ko kagusto na may makasamang special someone for this very special day, wala eh, so buong pamilya na lang kasama ko,” he said in an interview with PUSH.com.ph before he went home that night.

But there’s certainly more reasons for Erik to be happy, especially with his hosting stint in Star Power: Sharon’s Search for The Next Female Pop Superstar with Sharon Cuneta and Christian Bautista. “Sobra po akong honored and talagang it’s really a big privilege na makasama at makatrabaho ang nag-iisang Megastar. Sa totoo lang po siguro naman bawat artista pinangarap makatrabaho si Ms. Sharon Cuneta so isa talagang blessing sa akin and I am grateful,” he happily exclaimed. “Nasa kotse ako nung napanood ko yung pilot episode. Sobrang ganda so na-excite ako lalo na sa mga susunod na episodes. Maraming-maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumuporta and sana patuloy kayo manood kasi tuloy ang labanan.”

Given that he also had his first major break via the talent search Star in A Million, Erik shared his secret to success after seven years in the music industry. “Though hindi pa naman ako ganon katagal sa industry, siyempre madami pa akong gustong ma-achieve. And para sa akin kasi ang bilis ng takeover sa music scene ‘di ba? Palaging may mga bagong artists na nadi-discover so kailangan palaging meron ka ding bago na mapakita. So lagi ko sinasabi sa kanila na para tumagal ka, ang pinaka-secret talaga diyan for me is discipline, humility, and hard work. You’ll never go wrong kung meron ka nun,” he stressed.

http://www.push.com.ph/news-feature/750/Er…tar-Power-.aspx

ERIK SANTOS, HINDI IKINAKAHIYANG NAGING FANS SIYA NI MEGASTAR

December 16, 2010 By: rose Category: Uncategorized

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ERIK SANTOS, HINDI IKINAKAHIYANG NAGING FANS SIYA NI MEGASTAR

Walang keber at walang kagatol-gatol na ipinahayag ni Erik Santos na naging fans siya ng Megastar na si Sharon Cuneta.

Aminado din ang singer na noon pang bata ay idol na niya itong si Shawie kaya naman hindi siya makapaniwala na makakasama niya ito sa isa sa tatlong show ng megastar na si Sharon.

Pag-amin pa nga ni Erik ayon sa aming tsismosang kapitbahay na halos lahat daw ng CD album at kahit tapes recording album ni Sharon ay kumpleto daw ang singer.

Gravecious naman daw sa pagiging fans itong si Erik kaya naman nang ialok sa kanya itong project na magkakasama sila ng kanyang idol ay hindi na ito nagdalawang isip pa at talagang grab to the max si Erik.

Makakasama nga ni Erik ang idol na si Sharon sa bago nitong show na Star Power na isa naman talent search ng Kapamilya.

May ganun?

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