Aspiring Filipino singers have the chance to appear in a music video that will debut alongside the “ Wicked ” movie which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo . “Wicked” is considered one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage. Its movie adaptation is set to arrive in Philippine cinemas starting November 20.
It features Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, and Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The character of Elphaba is identified with the “Wicked Witch of the West” from Frank Baum’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” She is given a backstory in Gregory Maguire’s novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” which has a musical theater adaptation, “Wicked.
” Universal Pictures is distributing its two-part movie adaptation directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon Chu , known for “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights.” Filipinos will have the chance to be part of the “Wicked” world as Universal Pictures Philippines is inviting aspiring singers to submit their rendition of “ Defying Gravity ,” a signature song from the “Wicked” musical. Entries should be tagged #AwitingWicked and entrants should set their TikTok accounts to public privacy settings so the video is visible.
The promo started running September 18 until September 29. After which, 30 winners will be given the chance to sing their rendition of �.
