DECEMBER 2012
17 December 2012 This is my Goddaughter, Arianna Isabel Legarda. Welcome to the Family...love Ninong Miggy (The Godfather) Xxxx
15 December 2012 So looking forward to jamming at PERLAS tonight!!
10 December 2012 So happy I'll be back as Galileo for WWRY World Arena Tour!
15 December 2012 So looking forward to jamming at PERLAS tonight!!
10 December 2012 So happy I'll be back as Galileo for WWRY World Arena Tour!
4 December 2012 PUTTIN' ON THE KITZ Just spent 5 glorious days in Kitzbühel, Austria, one of my favourite places on the planet. Playing with Simon Pinto and the gang for Renate's birthday party...pure joy! Thanks to all at Villa Mellon and Villa Licht for all the wine, laughter and song. TT!! You da man!!! xxx
NOVEMBER 2012
25 November 2012 Rehearsing with the Machine Elves for the HATE THE HATE gig tonight at the HIGHLINE BALLROOM. These guys are LOUD and AWESOME!!
6 November 2012 MiG reporting live from Narai, Japan.
5 November 2012 The locals gettin' Miggy with it... na na na na na na...
4 November 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja MiGGY....xx
3 November 2012 Had an awesome day with Mum and learned a lot of new photo tips from my new sen-sai. Loving Kyoto, loving Japan!!!xxx
2 November 2012 Konichiwa and greetings from Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan! I finally made it here after 5 flight cancellations from NY. I tried to escape Hurricane Sandy by leaving last Sunday, but as I got to Newark, they closed the airport! So I had no choice but to stay in NY and brace the storm. Unfortunately, my mother was waiting for me in Tokyo for this photographic expedition we were to venture on together. She was in great company as our tour guide, Alfonso Calero made sure not a second was wasted. I however have missed out on a lot of sushi, sake and sights! I look forward to catching up with them in Kyoto tomorrow morning, which means a quick nap at this hotel and then the bullet train onwards. I have to congratulate the American Airlines staff and all at JFK who treated everyone with respect and humour. So many passengers to get in the air, yet it was all done with efficiency and a smile. Even the TSA were super friendly! And then the God of travel sent me a surprise upgrade to Business Class, which was like winning the lottery for this weary traveler. A special thank you to Diane who spoiled me rotten in the air!! It was a magnificent journey after such a harrowing week. Our place lost power on Monday night, and so we had to ration everything we could. We were lucky though to be safe and not flooded. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who lost loved ones and or their homes. It was a huge storm and we are still suffering the effects. We just have to be grateful for our blessings and wait patiently for NY to get back its power and then on its feet. I also have to be thankful for the vets who took care of my little dog Powder. It was a little touch and go there, but she's home, a little shaved in the wrong areas, but she's alive and wagging her tail...xxx
OCTOBER 2012
29 October 2012 We've just lost power...! Light 'em up, cause we're going down.....
22 October 2012 Had a ball at the THE MUSIC OF QUEEN: ROCK AND SYMPHONIC SPECTACULAR last night in Grand Rapids, Michigan!
Photography by Sally Finneran
Photography by Sally Finneran
Photography by Sally Finerran
21 October 2012 At sound check for QUEEN SYMPHONIC spectacular, Grand Rapids, Michigan! It's going to be awesome!
With Jenna-lee James, Julie Stark, Jason Wooten, Brandon Ethridge, Angus Clarke...
20 October 2012 BUT I'M OVAH HERE NOW!! Guy hears no evil, but I'm willing to risk an eye...
13 October 2012 Am at Goodpenny Live #GPLive and loving it!
9 October 2012 MiG Ayesa in...LOST IN TRANSLATION. Had a comfortable, extremely civilized yet lonely bizarre night at the Narita Hilton. About to fly 13 hours to New York... That's why God invented business class. Take me away ANA... Xxx
5 October 2012 Getting excited about performing with Christian Bautista tomorrow night at the Meralco Theater. Check out the promo videos on the site: http://www.stages.com.ph/xclass
SEPTEMBER 2012
17 September 2012 BENCH UNIVERSE 2012 Well, it's been days since I performed for the BENCH UNIVERSE show at the Mall Of Asia Arena, but I am still buzzing from the experience. It was a huge show on every level. I made some great new friends and loved every bit of being a part of this extravaganza. It was a great honour to open the show. The local talent matched the imported variety, and Pinoy Pride must be bursting with what they achieved here. Underwear models...MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES! xxx
America's Next Top Models...Dominique Reighard, Sophie Sumner, Allison Harvard...and MiG?!
12 September 2012 I'm sharing a room with my mate Manny. Just saying.
11 September 2012 Nearly fell over from the surprise of seeing the beautiful Emily Williams (ROCK OF AGES - Broadway) at rehearsals for the BENCH SHOW today! Amazing!! Xx
10 September 2012 JR kicked my ass at FTX Gym!!
6 September 2012 THE MiGGLE HAS LANDED. Nice to be back, Manila. Gotta sleep now...xxxzzz
22 August 2012 Start spreading the news... I'm leaving today. I wanna be a part of it, New York, New York!! Bye London. You've been a beautiful and worthy friend. Hope to come back again some day... Xxx
20 August 2012 Still bathing in the awesomeness of the talent I had the privilege to join last night at WEST END FEST in Covent Garden. You all need to SIT DOWN!!! Xxx
8 August 2012 As the flood waters yet again rise in Manila, my prayers go out to all Filipinos that they stay safe and unaffected by the never-ending rain. I hope the rain stops, the waters recede and that no more casualties result from this latest deluge. As Britain stays glued to the Olympics, images of a sunken Manila snap us back into reality. You are not alone...hang in there! xxx
20 August 2012 Still bathing in the awesomeness of the talent I had the privilege to join last night at WEST END FEST in Covent Garden. You all need to SIT DOWN!!! Xxx
8 August 2012 As the flood waters yet again rise in Manila, my prayers go out to all Filipinos that they stay safe and unaffected by the never-ending rain. I hope the rain stops, the waters recede and that no more casualties result from this latest deluge. As Britain stays glued to the Olympics, images of a sunken Manila snap us back into reality. You are not alone...hang in there! xxx
29 July 2012 My last day at THRILLER LIVE in London at the Lyric Theatre. It's been a wonderful gig! You give your all and still keep giving. I will miss you and cherish my time with you. Thank you all. Thank you Michael. Always love, MiG xxxx
26 July 2012 It's the day before the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games 2012, and the city is buzzing like I've never experienced it before. There is so much excitement and the city is just showing off in every way imaginable. I feel so lucky to be here at this time and am again at the crossroads. I finish with THRILLER LIVE this Sunday, July 29. Only five shows left, and I am trying to make every second count. After the show, I will be working for the London Media Centre as an editor's assistant, helping put together footage of London and the Games. It's a chance for me to hone in my editing skills as well as gain valuable experience, and it's my little way of being part of this momentous occasion. Let the Games begin!
24 July 2012 Summer has landed in London AT LAST! Not sure how long this will last but we are all making the most of it. Am starting my last week at THRILLER LIVE! 7 shows to go, finishing July 29. Am soaking in every moment. Sha 'mon!! Xxx
20 July 2012 Backstage at THRILLER LIVE. So excited to be in London 2012! Xxx
17 July 2012 Just when you thought something couldn't get even more spectacular...!!! Jet-lagging like a b*#+@ but excited to be here. London is on FIRE!! Xxx
17 July 2012 LONDON. LOVE IT. Unpack, shower, haircut at Andrew Brown's, then off to THRILLER LIVE! No rest for the wicked...and I have been very wicked!! xx
16 July 2012 Delta...you're a great way to fly!! Just about to leave New York. London, here I come!!
14 July 2012 We had our cast party at my ancestral home in San Miguel, lovingly restored as an acclaimed restaurant museum called LA COCINA DE TITA MONING. My cousin Suzette has turned the home into an amazing dining experience, so that you can sample the ancient recipes of my Gigi (grandmother) amidst the romantic setting of an elegant era long gone. My grandfather was not only a skilled doctor, but was an avid photographer and an amateur radio enthusiast (HAM operator). Seeing his rig and call sign DU1-AL brought back so many wonderful memories of my grandparents who had a regular schedule with us in Australia (my father also became a HAM operator). This was in the days before the internet, and Skype was nothing but a fanciful imagination of science fiction.
8 July 2012 My very special family. I will miss you all. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly with open arms. I will never forget this time with you. It was truly awesome. Please take care, stay in touch and hope we will meet again. I suck at goodbyes... so this is my way of saying I love you all.xxx
7 July 2012 It's the final countdown! The last day of ROCK OF AGES - Manila. I am so grateful for the opportunity of a lifetime to share this amazing experience with my incredible new family. I will miss you all. Let's not say goodbye...see you again. But in the meantime...I WANNA ROCK!!!
5 July 2012 The PogiBoyz (with a 'Z'...Manila's answer to THE MOST HANDSOME MEN IN THE WORLD) rocked Radio Republic last night!!
29 June 2012 I spent yesterday at the amazing MINT (Meridian International College). The students organized such a wonderful event and I had a ball being grilled by the awesome Pinky Amador. To all those who made me feel so welcome, I thank you and congratulate you. This school is already creating industry leaders of tomorrow. I was so honoured and so touched by your warmth and awesomeness!!
21 June 2012 Well, we have opened in Manila and the response has been so amazing, we have completely sold out the original season! They have had to add two more shows to the season to keep up with the demand for tickets. You can't argue with that! I had a great time at Radio Republic last week and am looking forward to doing more with this amazing group, who do everything they can to support local musicians and their craft.
20 June 2012 A special thanks and debt of gratitude and appreciation to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Makati Medical Center for taking such good care of me the past couple of days. Your kindness, expertise and professionalism will always be remembered. THANK YOU!!xxx
14 June 2012 Our preview performance in front of our first audience was truly a blast. The response was amazing and we are so glad to finally be in show shape! I am so proud of our Manila team. We are all set for opening night tonight. CHOOKAS to you all. Let’s DO THIS!!
11 June 2012 Everyone's getting into the spirit of ROCK OF AGES! With our impending opening night this weekend and the premiere of the movie just moments away, Manila is rocking OUT! Walking into the new (and truly awesome!) POWER MAC CENTER, I was welcomed like a rockstar. For me being a MAC-O-PHILE, I may as well have been receiving a Grammy!! xxxx
11 June 2012 The Manila company of ROCK OF AGES on our last day at the rehearsal studio. Into The RCBC tomorrow, and we're moving into the Bourbon Room. Can't wait!!!
10 June 2012 I spent the day with my cousin Suzette, doing the amazing Intramuros Tour by Carlos Celrdan. Carlos takes you on a historic journey of Old Manila, that will amaze you, inspire you, move you, uplift you and above all, entertain you. Complete with a kalesa ride and finished off with your own halo-halo, this tour is a MUST DO for any visitor to Manila. His passion for the city is contagious and it will change the way you view Manila forever.
8 June 2012 Posing for a shot with Boy Abunda and the whole 'BANDILA' team on the set at ABS-CBN, Manila after being interviewed. Such a fun interview...but I think I gave Boy Abunda a lap-dance...SOMEBODY STOP ME!!
3 June 2012 We are getting the picture of how this show is going to go, and it's going to be AWESOME! The cast never cease to amaze me with their talent and enthusiasm. Only 11 days now until our first show, and we are steam-rolling into oblivion, taking no prisoners. We just gave people a taste of what's to come on the popular TV show "ASAP", and by all accounts the appetites are whet!
25 May 2012 The cast of THRILLER LIVE on stage at the Lyric Theatre, London. Notice the demon eyes...? No make up needed for the zombie number then. The evil of... The THRILLER! Ok. Bleary eyed at Heathrow. Delirious. Bye London. NYC, here I come...x
24 May 2012 My last show (until July) and am so excited to see Cody from bROAdway! Stay funky THRILLER fans!! Can't believe how awesome the weather just turned to summer. Spectacular London!!! Flying to NYC for 1 day only...xxxx
20 May 2012 Crazy Sunday!! Was only supposed to do the Matinee then West End concert, but have to do the evening show due to illness in the cast! Running off to St. Paul's straight after THRILLER! Ay ay ay!!!
18 May 2012 Arianna Isabelle Legarda - My newest niece...makes a very proud Uncle Miggy xxx
17 May 2012 HERE I GO AGAIN ON MY OWN...
16 May 2012 So proud of my THRILLER cast last night. So many people off with illness, no swings left, a skeleton crew, yet they gave their all and it was possibly the best show yet!! xxx
14 May 2012 Happy 10th Anniversary, WE WILL ROCK YOU!! So proud to be a part of you...xxxxxxxxx
10 May 2012 Traveling back from Paris to London on the Eurostar. The only way to fly...
8 May 2012 Ahhh Paris. You never, ever get old...except for that you are ancient. Je t'aime beaucoup!!! X
7 May 2012 Am about to board the Eurostar to Paris...loving myself sick right now. X
25 April 2012 As I munch on my Anzac biccie on the other side of the world, I thank all you Diggers for your service and sacrafice. Lest we forget.
24 April 2012 Less than 100 days to go before the Olympics and the scaffolding and veils have started to come down, revealing a London that is ready to become the centre of the Universe. It's a very exciting time to be here and London is scrubbing up really nice...
19 April 2012 Drought?! London in drought?! You call this a drought?! I'm from Australia. This ain't no drought. X
15 April 2012 KEW GARDENS In the midst of a summer-like warm spell in London, I went to visit the Kew Gardens near Richmond. So incredibly beautiful and huge! Only got a chance to see 1/10 of it. I am waiting for real summer weather to hit before I make another visit, but it will be sure worth the wait!
13 April 2012 And...I'm back!! Finally had a great show tonight after 3 unsuccessful attempts at returning to work. Dr. Tom Harris and Peter at PhysioEd are magicians. Had my best show EVER! Knock on wood...x
7 April 2012 Happy Easter to you all! Hope you are sharing it with loved ones who love you back just as much! xxx
5 April 2012 SEA PATROL, HOUSE, CSI, SVU, COLD CASE, FLASHPOINT...stop with the great tv!! Gotta get off this sofa!
4 April 2012 Think I came back to work too early...just can't shut me up!!
4 April 2012 This coughing has got to stop sometime! Beautiful sun outside, but have become wary of any chill in the air...
3 April 2012 Hay fever + drop in temperature + singing every day = cold. My 3rd one this year. Booooo! Am not performing THRILLER tonight. Will be sticking my head in a steamer. Booooo!!
27 March 2012 I have not seen the sun like this in London for a long time. Sun. sun. sun. Here it comes.
22 March 2012 Never want to leave Villa Licht... But alas, back to reality. I love you Kitzbühel!!
20 March 2012 Sucks to be me.
20 March 2012 Waking up and the sun is out here in beautiful Kitzbühel. Heaven, woah- woah!!!
19 March 2012 At Gatwick airport about to fly to Innsbruck. It's 6:37am, after 2 THRILLER shows and no sleep...yet still excited!!
17 March 2012 Happy St. Pat's day to all you Irish People, old boys and ex-Pats!!!!
10 March 2012 KILLER THRILLER We are in full swing with the show. My voice is behaving itself and those ridiculously high notes seem more attainable...but never easy. The weather is warming up and even the sun is out today. Won't see much of it though as it's a two show day. Buckle up, we're going in...
1 March 2012 Just had the best massage ever. Thai massage at Kobkun, Upper St. Islington. Blissssssssssss......
26 February 2012 Am loving the new Le Pain that opened up yesterday in Wardour St, so near to stage door. I feel like I'm in NY there for a minute...
26 February 2012 When people ask me, "Why the capital G in 'MiG'?", it's because I'm..."
25 February 2012 I am truly enjoying doing the show now. My voice seems to be back. It will never be a vocal walk in the park, as MJ sings so incredibly high, but it’s a challenge and a wonderful journey. There is so much of London to take in! I love being here, and being part of the incredible West End community. I saw GHOST last week and was so moved by the performances, the music and the staging. I hope to see as many shows as possible here and soak it all in.
21 February 2012 Wow! Finally been able to sleep in past 8:30!! I broke the curse...10:45am!!! But now can't get out of bed. Oh oh...
20 February 2012 Am watching and loving GHOST at the Piccadilly Theatre.
18 February 2012 Had a couple of great shows today. Tonight's audience were very lovely! So nice to have my voice back, but this gig will never be a walk in the park...Hee hee!!
17 February 2012 Always a great time with great friends...
15 February 2012 Just spent some time with very special people at Bournemouth. Heading back to London now. Beautiful day...
14 February 2012 Happy Valentine's Day... Hope you feel loved, not just today but wish that every day is Valentine's Day for you.
12 February 2012 Coconut sorbet accompanying an awesome cappuccino at Gelupo. Yummy!!
4 February 2012 The red glow of the Windmill shines over the snow outside the stage door of the Lyric Theatre. The snow made London look so beautiful, and the transport chaos!
3 February 2012 Jam Jam, here comes the MiG... Had a great show tonight. Voice is coming back! Am starting to get my groove back. That cold was just awful!! I think we're expecting snow tomorrow...
2 February 2012 I will be on tonight at THRILLER for the complete show! Ready or not...Sha'mon!!!
31 January 2012 THRILLER opening night tonight. Am still not 100% with my voice but the show must go on. Yikes!!
29 January 2012 Had an awesome day in the village of Stoke Newington, then saw the final show of the previous cast of THRILLER, now watching UNDERBELLY Season 1 on TV. Priceless!!
29 January 2012 The majestic dome of St. Paul's cathedral. Spectacular any time of the day.
27 January 2012 HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY! Here I am backstage with the PRISCILLA Divas (Portia, Charlotte & Amelia) at the AUSTRALIA UNLIMITED Launch Party last night at the Grange Hotel. These ladies can SING! Download the free AUSTRALIA UNLIMITED App for your iPad. While you're there download the MiG App too!!
26 January 2012 HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY EVERYBODY!!! Oi! Oi! Oi!
25 January 2012 Rehearsed all day at the Lyric Theatre. Gave me a taste of life in the West End. Very cool indeed. But this cold has GOT to go. Am hitting the sack earliest since I was 5 years old!
24 January 2012 One week until opening night of THRILLER. We are all feeling the pressure. I am feeling a cough...DAMN YOUR DAMPNESS, LONDON!
21 January 2012 Am at the second week of rehearsals for THRILLER. Things starting to click and make sense. Still looking for my inner MJ. Have become more of a fan of his than ever before...
12 January 2012 To all of you who sent me messages, cards, called me, visited me, sang for me for my birthday, THANK YOU!!!!
10 January 2012 2nd Day of THRILLER rehearsals. Got to meet the new dancers and my fellow cast mates, as well as the director, choreographers and spent the day working on songs with the awesome John Maher. Then went to see JERSEY BOYS on the West End. AMAZING show! Saw it on Broadway years ago, and loved it as much here. Great cast. Inspirational.
9 January 2012 First day of THRILLER rehearsals in London. Haven't sung this high since 2007!!
6 January 2012 The Boris Bikes, cycle hire in London. Bloody brilliant!
5 January 2012 Me and my mate Wally. Had a great catch up today... and a cider. A brutha from anutha mutha!!
4 January 2012 Spent the last few days in Wales with my friends the Stuarts in their amazingly beautifully idyllic Welsh manor home, complete with bubbling brook and waterfall right at their doorstep. Breathtaking countryside, the friendliest people on earth, and beautiful friends...Priceless.
2 January 2012 What??! A beautiful day in London!! Sun??!! It's going to be a great year...I can smell it!!
1 January 2012 It's a new year, it's a new day, it's a new life...and I'm feeling good! 2012 is here. Who knows what adventures it will bring? But I'm ready for you, buddy. Let's tear this up!!!
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