Sam Concepcion receives a hug from Taylor Swift

As a Taylor Swift fan, I would have to say that Sam Concepcion is the luckiest guy in the Philippines! Not only that Grammy winner Taylor Swift chose him personally to do the front act of her "Speak Now" concert in Araneta last Friday, but he also received a sweet big hug from the beautiful international singing sensation!

Yes, Taylor Swift gave Sam Concepcion a hug after thanking the latter for his performance.

Whew! Check out the picture below:



According to Carlo Orosa, Sam's manager, Taylor congratulated Sam for an awesome front act.

"Sam you were awesome, great... thank you!", Taylor reportedly said.

It left Sam all smiles.

"I totally did not expect for her to hug me, she seemed excited and so I got very excited too," Sam said.

Here's a Youtube video of Sam singing Katy Perry's "Fireworks" during the opening act of Taylor's show in Manila, recently:

Taylor Swift Manila Concert Videos - February 19, 2011

International singing sensation Taylor Swift successfully held her sold-out concert in the Philippines which took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila on February 19, 2011.


The American pop singer and songwriter did not fail her fans' expectations as she performed all her heart during the concert. The moment she started singing, cheers did not stop filling the concert venue.

Taylor Swift also made the crowd go wild when she started singing her hits especially when she went down to the stage while performing the award-winning "You Belong With Me".

Swift uttered the word "Salamat" during the concert expressing her gratitude to her wonderful audience. Her fans were grateful as well for the memorable experience they had during this encounter with their idol.

On Youtube, a fan posted a video of the concert adding in the description,

"BEST CONCERT EVER!!! Taylor said "Kamustas kayo" right before I hit the record button.. She was so cute with all those random Tagalog words!! LOL!" psawyerfan said.

At this point let me share to you some videos I found online which were taken during the event. The guy must be in the front row because he was able to capture good and clear angles of Taylor Swift during the concert.

Courtesy of kennethtristan of Youtube,here are portions of Taylor Swift Live in Manila Speak Now Concert.

Taylor Swift Live in Manila Speak Now Concert - Mine Video



Taylor Swift Live in Manila Speak Now Concert - Love Story Video



Taylor Swift Live in Manila Speak Now Concert - You Belong With Me Video



Taylor Swift Live in Manila Speak Now Concert - Story of Us Video

Taylor Swift chooses Sam Concepcion to open her Manila Concert

Recording artist Taylor Swift has personally picked Kapamilya teen star Sam Concepcion to do the front act of her sold-out "Taylor Swift Live in Manila" concert.


According to the concert producer Renen De Guia of Ovation Productions, Taylor Swift chooses everything about her concert and is excited for Sam Concepcion to open her Manila Concert.

“Taylor selects everything for her concerts, so we are very happy and excited that she chose Sam Concepcion to front for her in Manila. In fact, Sam was also asked to join Taylor in the rest of her Asian tour,” de Guia said.

Meanwhile, Sam Concepcion was surprised of having picked by the international singing sensation.

“I would have wanted just to watch Taylor’s show, but to actually open for her, it’s a big surprise and blessing,” said Sam.

Sam also added, “I am also very humbled that I was invited to join her Asian tour. I am very thankful, excited and thrilled.”

The "Taylor Swift Live in Manila" concert will be happening on February 19, 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum.