VP/Xclusives | BEING ICE: A Life in Truth, A Concert in Two Acts

After almost 40 years in the Philippine entertainment scene, Ice Seguerra is finally stepping into the spotlight on his own terms. Last August, the OPM icon, actor, and LGBTQIA+ trailblazer released Being Ice — his first album of all-original songs. And this September, he will bring those songs, along with the soundtracks of his life, to the Newport Performing Arts Theater in a two-night concert memoir, BEING ICE: LIVE.

For someone who grew up in show business, it may come as a surprise that this is his first album entirely written and produced from his own heart. But for Ice, the timing isn’t about career milestones or anniversaries. It’s about courage and living your truth.

“Honestly, never ko rin inisip na it’s because of the longevity of my career, It’s more that I finally felt courageous enough to open myself and let people in. Before, I always saw this as a job; not as a way to express myself. Takot talaga ako. I thought, if I write my own song and it doesn’t become a hit, career-ender na ’yun. It took me almost 40 years to say, okay lang. If it fails, it fails. It doesn’t stop there.”

Finding Courage in Love and Mentorship

What pushed him to finally do it? Ice points to the quiet but steady support of the people who matter most. He was so used to singing other artists’ songs that whenever a performer presents their own material, a lingering thought circles his mind: “When can I do this?” After some time, he finally mustered up the courage because of the people behind him.

“What really pushed me was knowing I wasn’t alone. My wife Liza, my mentors like Mike Villegas and Jonathan Manalo. When they heard my songs, they told me, ‘Ice, it’s time.’ And I felt their full support. That gave me the courage.”

Many of the songs in the album were born out of deeply personal seasons in Ice’s life. Moments that were uniquely his, yet strikingly familiar to many. They carry the voice of someone who once lived in fear of failure but has since found strength in truth and honesty. Through them, Ice hopes listeners will feel seen, as if each track could be their own story. More than anything, he wants them to feel heard.

“I want people to feel seen and heard when they listen to these songs. Na maramdaman nila: ‘This is my song.’”

One of the most personal songs in the album, Wag Na Lang Pala, had been with him since the mid-2000s; a fragment of a love song left unfinished until his wife Liza Diño stepped in to help. Together, they closed the story with a bridge and final chorus. And in a moment of inspiration during recording with Mike Villega, Ice finally completed the elusive third verse.

“It started as a songwriting exercise, pero natigil siya kasi I thought maybe I was just a singer, not a songwriter. But when Liza and I finished it, I realized it was always meant to be heard.”

Two Nights, Two Sides of Ice

That spirit of honesty extends to his most ambitious live project yet: BEING ICE: LIVE, a two-night concert memoir at Newport Theater. Each evening reflects a different facet of who Ice is as an artist and as a person.

SEPT 12: VIDEOKE HITS
The first night is a full-blown videoke party. The kind of night where friends take turns at the mic, sing their hearts out, and relive memories. It’s a celebration of OPM staples and anthems, from timeless ballads to upbeat sounds. 

Expect playful banter, audience singalongs, and the kind of barkada energy that Ice himself grew up loving. This is Ice the entertainer, inviting the audience not just to listen but also to laugh, sing, and lose themselves in the joy of melodies.

“It’s high energy, a real party with fans singing along,” Ice explains. “Physical siya for me — tumatakbo ka, hingal ka. But it’s joyful.”

SEPT 13 – THE ICE SEGUERRA EXPERIENCE
If Night 1 is about celebration, Night 2 is deeply personal. The Ice Seguerra Experience unfolds as a concert memoir, built around Being Ice. An intimate storytelling showcasing a rare look at Ice’s artistry beyond the hits.

This second night is also special for another reason: it marks Ice’s concert anniversary. He sees it as both a celebration and a reckoning; revisiting his childhood, tracing the road he has traveled, and reflecting on where he stands now as a person.

For Ice, the challenge of Night 2 isn’t the production, “Our team is amazing,” he says. But preparing himself emotionally. “It’s my first concert without my parents, so I know I’ll be feeling a lot. I just need to make sure I’m ready to go there.”

Mentors, Family, and Legacy

Joining him for the concerts are two figures who have remained steadfast in Ice Seguerra’s life: Gary Valenciano and Vic Sotto. 

As a child, Ice looked up to Gary V with wide-eyed admiration, mimicking his dance moves and even the distinct vibrato that made him an icon. What began as idolization grew into a profound professional connection that allowed Ice not only to share the stage with him but also to direct Gary in one of his shoots; a full-circle moment for an admirer like him.

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Another is Vic Sotto, who has been more than a colleague from Eat Bulaga or a co-star in ‘Okay Ka, Fairy Ko.’ To Ice, he is family. Vic was the one who first placed a guitar in his hands. Also Vic’s quiet but unwavering acceptance provided Ice comfort during pivotal moments in his life. With Ice’s parents now gone, Vic’s steady presence endures, a reminder of unconditional support and chosen family.

On Identity and Acceptance

Ice’s story has always been intertwined with his journey of identity.  He remembers the fear of coming out during the Pagdating ng Panahon era, when he worried it would end his career.

“I was so scared,” he recalls. “But when people kept buying the album, kept requesting the song, I realized mali ako. Fans showed me they loved me beyond labels. That gave me the courage to embrace myself fully.”

Today, Ice wants to be known simply as himself. He believes in doing so, others may feel empowered to embrace who they truly are as well. That his music resonates with many because it comes from a place of honesty.

“I just want to be seen simply as Ice. No pretenses. When I feel bad, I feel bad. When I feel okay, I feel okay. And I think that’s why people connect — because they see someone embracing who they are. If I can do that, maybe they can too.”

As he prepares for his most personal concert yet, Ice takes a moment to reflect on the child star who started it all.

“To young Aiza, I’d say: your life won’t be easy. But if you shift your perspective, you’ll see that the challenges will make you stronger. They’ll give you courage, and they’ll give you respect for the craft. When bigger trials come, you’ll be armed with that courage.”

And with Being Ice, both the album and the concert, he is proof of that. Vulnerable yet brave, intimate yet universal. Ice Seguerra is ready, at last, to tell his story.

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