"Sobrang biyaya ka sa akin": Yeng Constantino pens emotional letter to John Prats

• Yeng Constantino penned an emotional tribute to actor-director John Prats following the success of her 20th anniversary concert
• Yeng revealed that John constantly boosted her confidence and made random calls—even while abroad—just to calm her nerves
• The singer praised John's passionate leadership, creative vision, and deep respect for the craft
• Set to her classic hit "Salamat," the post featured candid backstage photos of the pair in their "Director" and "Artist" shirts

Behind every memorable concert is a director who pours their whole heart into bringing the artist's vision to life, and Yeng Constantino could not hold back her tears as she honored John Prats for directing her concert.

Taking to her verified Instagram account @yeng, the singer-songwriter shared backstage photos from the show, set to her iconic track 'Salamat'. The snapshots showed the close bond between the two—from matching shirts labeled "Director" and "Artist" to a backstage hug while celebrating the show's success.

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In her open letter, Yeng expressed how emotional she felt just typing her thoughts for the actor-director.

"Good morning, Direk Pratty! @johnprats Paano ko ba sisimulan ang pasasalamat sayo? Writing this, naiiyak na ako. 🥹 You are a joy to work with. You are an encourager and an igniter. You make me feel like ang galing-galing ko, Direk. 😭"

Yeng looked back on the preparation months, sharing how John went out of his way to ease her anxieties.

"The way you were excited for the show kahit line-up pa lang noon ang meron tayo. Yung random calls natin kahit nasa ibang bansa ka dahil may gusto kang i-share, o para lang pakalmahin ako dahil parang puputok na ang ulo ko sa kaba. Direk, grabe ka. 🤧 All out ka magmahal! At nadama ko yun. Lalo na pag sinasabi mong 'I gotchu!' 🥺 Nagiging confident ako na kakayanin natin lahat."

She pointed how big of a blessing John is to her and the entire team who made the concert a success.

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"Sobrang biyaya ka sa akin, Direk. Yun talaga yung mga salitang pumapasok sa isip ko — 'grabe kang magmahal.' Sa trabaho, sa idea, sa execution, at sa aming mga kasama mo, sobrang evident yung love. Kitang-kita, damang-dama!"

She wrapped up her loving message with a proud shoutout:

"Direk, alam kong ilang na ilang ka na right now reading this, pero NAPAKAHUSAY MOOOO! Isisigaw ko pa yan, NAPAKAHUSAY MOOOO DIREK PRATTY!!! Sorry na, hayaan mo na akong i-love ka, Direk! 😋 Grabeng pasasalamat ko kay Lord na nilagay ka Niya sa buhay namin, sa buhay ko."

The tribute gained over 160,000 likes in hours, earning warm reactions from fans and celebrity peers like Kim Chiu (@chinitaprincess), who celebrated the incredible creative partnership and lasting friendship between the two artists.

Yeng Constantino is a Filipina singer-songwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential OPM artists of her generation. She rose to fame after winning the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006, which launched her professional music career. Yeng became known for her heartfelt songwriting, distinctive voice, and relatable songs, with hits such as Hawak Kamay, Salamat, Ikaw, and Jeepney Love Story. Her music often explores love, relationships, faith, and personal experiences, earning her numerous awards. In her personal life, she is married to musician and songwriter Victor “Yan” Asuncion in February 2015.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Yeng Constantino took to Instagram to share her raw, heartfelt realizations following the success of her 'Biyaheng Bente' anniversary concert. In a video post, Yeng showed herself waking up hoarse, opening fan-made gifts, letters, and customized keepsakes, and breaking into tears. She dedicated the show to her listeners, stating it was for the younger versions of her fans too. The singer-songwriter promised that she will never take her platform for granted and will continue creating music.

Meanwhile, Yeng Constantino stepped down from the stage during her 'Biyaheng Bente' concert to personally serenade Ryan Bang. The heartwarming and kilig-filled viral video clip uploaded by talent agency Cornerstone Entertainment quickly took social media by storm. The moment brought back fond memories of Ryan courting Yeng in 2010 by buying her daily coffee, which ended abruptly due to a misunderstanding.

Source: KAMI.com.gh