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apl.de.ap brings Philippines to Hollywood for special show

Written by . Published: July 09 2012

Black Eyed Peas star Apl.De.Ap shone the spotlight on his Filipino heritage on Sunday (08Jul12) during a special concert in Los Angeles.


The rapper took over the Hollywood Bowl venue for A Celebration of Global Filipino Music and rounded up acts from his native Philippines.


Filipino actress Vanessa Hudgens co-hosted the bash and pop star Nicole Scherzinger performed, while apl.de.ap's bandmates will.i.am and Taboo also took the stage.


In a post on his Twitter.com account, apl.de.ap writes, "Amazing night HollywoodBowl! Thanks to everyone who came out & supported my PEAps!"


will.i.am adds on his own page, "I'm so proud of my best friend apl_de at ‪thehollywoodbowl‬... he's doing so much for the Philippines."

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