August 11, 2025 | 12:00am
Isang bagong kabanata ang pinasok ng OPM icon, actor, and LGBTQIA+ trailblazer Ice Seguerra sa paglulunsad ng Being Ice — his first all-original studio album — kasabay ang announcement ng two-night concert memoir, Being Ice: Live, na magaganap sa Sept. 12 –13 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Sa isang engrandeng media conference noong Hulyo 31 sa Noctos Music Bar, kasama ang Star Music, ang official distributor ng album, napaiyak ang mga guest at media nang kantahin ni Ice ang emotional ballad na Nandiyan Ka na isang pagpupugay sa kanyang yumaong ama.
“He always took a backseat just to make sure Mama could take care of me,” Ice shared. “Siya ‘yung nagdadala ng gamit ko. Siya ‘yung nagbebenta ng CDs ko sa mga ka-office mate niya. Ang sakit lang na na-realize ko ‘to nung may sakit na siya.
“This song is my way of saying thank you. While I carry regrets… I’m still grateful. Because even if I didn’t always see it—nandiyan ka. And I know he still is,” sabi pa ni Ice na emosyonal.
Anyway, sampung taon aniya ginawa ang Being Ice, na isang raw, genre-fluid, at soul-baring collection ng walong orihinal na track na naglalarawan sa paglalakbay niya sa depresyon, sadness, self-love, long-distance devotion, parental legacy, and queer joy.
Ito rin ang unang pagkakataon na naglabas siya ng musika sa ilalim ng kanyang buong pangalan, Ice Seguerra— a symbolic and emotional milestone of full authorship and identity.
Ito rin ang unang album na inilabas sa ilalim ng kanyang sariling label, Fire and Ice Music, at ang kanyang unang orihinal na paglabas sa studio sa loob ng mahigit isang dekada (kasunod ng Araw Gabi noong 2015 kasama si Ryan Cayabyab).
From the haunting vulnerability of Anino, to the sweet ache of Wag Na Lang Pala, to the soul-drenched finality of Natapos Ang Lahat, each track is a confessional — deeply personal and undeniably universal.
Produced by Ice alongside his wife and creative partner Liza Diño, the album features top collaborators Jonathan Manalo, Top Suzara, Mike Villegas, Vince de Jesus, and Trisha Denise.
Kabilang sa track list ang 1. Shelter of the Broken – Survival and mental health anthem; 2. Wag Na Lang Pala – Hugot-pop friend zone blues; 3. Anino – Ice’s coming-out letter to his fans; 4. Ikaw Lang – LDR heartbreak turned love vow; 5. Nandiyan Ka – Tribute to a quiet, loving father; 6. Lost in Time – Hidden love in stolen moments; 7. Ikaw Pala ’Yon – Wedding vow to a love that was meant to be and 8. Natapos Ang Lahat – A final goodbye to a loved one
Kasalukuyan na itong naririnig sa Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms.
Habang ang Being Ice: Live is not just a concert — ito diumano ay pinakapersonal at ambisyosong live production niya.
Pinagsasama-sama raw rito ang pagkukuwento, visual documentary and music that spans four decades – kasama ang kanyang cultural legacy and personal rebirth.
“I’ve sung songs that defined others. Now, I’m finally singing the ones that define me.”
The twin-night concert will feature Gary Valenciano and Vic Sotto as very special guests — two of Ice’s most influential mentors and father figures in both music and showbiz.