Actor and singer Wilbert Ross is taking his 10th anniversary concert, “WRten,” to Laguna on Nov. 28, following the success of its two-night run at New Frontier Theater in Quezon City in July.
The concert will be held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Santa Rosa City at 8 p.m. as part of the Calabarzon tour. Ross said he plans to build on the original production while introducing new elements for audiences outside Metro Manila.
“Coming from the two-day concert, I was very hands-on with everything, from the production to the stage. This is another leg of that concert, and we will try our best to make things even better,” Ross said during a press conference.
He added that the Laguna show would retain much of the original set list while incorporating changes in musical arrangements and additional performances.
Ross also teased surprise guests and unreleased songs for the upcoming concert.
“I am planning to sing some unreleased songs to surprise the fans and the people who will watch,” he said.
The concert celebrates Ross’ decade in the entertainment industry, which began in 2016 when he joined the television talent competitions “Tawag ng Tanghalan” and “Pinoy Boyband Superstar.” He later became a member of the boy group Hashtags on the noontime variety show “It’s Showtime,” paving the way for acting roles in television, digital series and films.
His career gained further momentum after he signed with Viva Artists Agency in 2020. He eventually landed his breakout role as Arkin Sanchez in the digital series “University Series” and starred opposite Bea Binene in “Golden Scenery of Tomorrow.” The pair, popularly known as WilBea, recently reunited in the film “Pee Mak,” which has drawn strong audience support.
Despite his growing success in acting, Ross said he continues to work toward establishing himself as a recording artist, with songwriting remaining a priority.
“I still don’t have a hit song, so I will keep writing songs. I want to reach a point where I have multiple hit songs or win awards from reputable award-giving bodies before I can say that I have truly succeeded,” he said.
Ross explained that music gives him more creative control than acting because he can decide when to write and release songs, while acting projects depend on the opportunities offered to him.
“If I am given a project, I will accept it. At the same time, I can write songs for the projects that come my way,” he said, citing his contributions to ‘Pee Mak,’ for which he recorded two songs.
The actor-singer is also preparing new material on his vacation in Australia, where he hopes to find inspiration by exploring the city, beaches and parks.
“I just want the freedom to create. I will just walking around the city, beaches, and parks, and stopping anywhere in case something triggers an idea, a melody or a song,” he said.
For Ross, the concert tour is also an opportunity to reach fans who could not attend the original shows and give longtime supporters another chance to experience his music live.
“I’m hoping for the best. This is for the people who want to support me or listen to me.,” Ross said.
Tickets for “WRten: Wilbert Ross 10th Anniversary Concert — Calabarzon Tour” are available through TicketNet.
