Ivy Violan - No Way To Treat a Heart (1988 Asia Pacific Singing Contest Grand Winner)

[@neilsatoquia912]

I was a second year college student when I watched this on Channel 9. I still remember very well how this contest went on because it was discussed at the proper contest. Each Asian country then had two representatives in this singing contest. Let me emphasize that this was not a song festival, but a singing contest where the best singers of each country showcased their singing prowess or belting voice. The Philippines was then represented by Dulce and Ivy Violan. The scores of the two singers from each country were then added to determine the grand winner. Dulce splendidly sang "Memory" where she laid down on the floor upon reaching the change key part/the part with the highest note of the Memory which goes TOUCH ME, IT'S SO EASY TO LEAVE ME. We all stood up when she did that----nakahiga sa sahig habang binabatanatan yung part na yun. Dulce scored very high on that part. After Dulce perofrmed, she was followed right away by Ivy violan. Caught by the camera somewhere at the backstage, Ivy Violan looked nervous as Dulce was approaching her. Then Ivy Violan performed this No Way to Treat a Heart where she also scored very high. Merging the scores of Dulce and Ivy, Manila emerged as the Grand Champion. Now, there was a special award given called Best Singer which can only be given to one contestant. This went to Ivy Violan. For me, Dulce and Ivy are equally excellent singers then. Unfortunately, the rule said it should only go to one contestant. So, that's the story. The following year (1989), the organizer changed the mechanics. There was only one contestant from each country. The Philippines sent Regine Velasquez whose real name is Chona Velasquez. In her time, each contestant had to sing 2 songs. One for the qualifying round and one for the final round. She first sang You'll Never Walk Alone in the qualifying round. Those contestants who made it to the final round had to sing their very best song. In which case, Regine who qualified sang Now I'm Telling You. Only 5 contestants made it to the final round and Regine emerged as the Grand Champion.

[@ramlee23]

And with ivy? Can you tell us some more...

[@neilsatoquia912]

randolph mamaril In 1990, Ivy Violan represented the Philippines in the Golden Abu Kite-World Song Festival which was held in Finland. There were so many contestants, outnumbering the contestants in the 1988 Asia Pacific Singing Contest. Danny Tan originally composed the piece entitled "So Easy to Love You" which Ivy sang at the contest. It was Danny Tan who played the piano at the contest proper itself. Ivy was called towards the end of the contest and she belted very well her voice, especially in the last part of the song which goes JUST THE SAME.... That part was sung with a very very high note. Ivy emerged as the Champion.

[@ramlee23]

thank you Neil Satoquia

[@opmmtvvideo8880]

Thank you sa info kaya pala 2 sila sa contest...galing talaga ng pinoy

[@juzzmeh6436]

I heard that too per Sa video ni dulce hindi sya nakahiga.

[@FlyFlyFly923]

Paulit ulit ko pa din pinapakinggan to. Di ko alam lagi ako naiiyak. May something sa pagkakanta ni Ms Ivy. Parang may hugot. Di ko alam. Basta naluluha ako paulet ulet.

[@jozen1986]

Pinanood mo ba ulit? 😂

[@FlyFlyFly923]

@@jozen1986 uu. Haha

[@mrsdriz]

Grabe!!!! Sobrang galing... mataas ang boses pero di masakit sa tenga... perfect! Di tulad ng mga singers ngayon na puro tili lang ng tili... di na masarap pakinggan!

[@willyanmaglente8928]

After 32 years ng contest, nakakatindig balahibo parin ang interpretation ni Ms. Ivy Violan ng song na ito, "No Way to Treat a Heart". Walang kahirap-hirap sa high notes, hindi masakit sa tenga, at punong-puno ng emotion.

[@vellbariaofficial]

This is expressive singing - a skill that not every singer has!

[@LarryChaseSolangGayaga]

This song is impeccable. Can only be sung by someone who has the heart, range and skills without fear, and the knowledge to understand and tell the story of the song.

[@joeydeguia1191]

Love it when she sang the line : REMEMBER...IT WAS YOU WHO SAID FOREVER.... No doubt.. Ms ivy violan is ivy violan... The Original FESTIVAL QUEEN... kudos. 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌💖💖💖

[@christophercortesofficial]

Yes ♥️

[@tracy2757]

Exactly!!!

[@JArtfulLiving]

I never get tired watching this video. Her voice and the way she looked was a hit for the Cantonese, she had the Theresa Teng vibe. She started slowly, sweetly and gently then gradually rose until she reached a powerful slow rock rhythm. She did that with semingly no effort. This was Ms. Ivy Violan's greatest performance.

[@paulinegail20]

Prince Jesse I agree. She had that Teresa Teng or Mariko Takahashi vibes going on there. Her singing is so clear, soothing, she knows her range perfectly well and doesn't overpower her voice. A real Asian diva.

[@ForThePHL]

May pagka-Anita Mui cantopop diva vibe din po sya dito. Ang swabe, ang linis, ang galing! 💕👍🏼👏🏼

[@princessreylanrojo8494]

Hindi pa ako pinanganak peru subrang sarap ng boses mo miss Ivy.😘😘😘 sana ganito ang boses ng mga singer ngayon.

[@jehooo2873]

Princess Reylan Rojo pataasan ng birit uso ngayun...😂😂😂sino pinaka mataas yun na pinaka magaling😂😂😂😂 Nag aaway pa sa comment section... Dahil daw hindi mataas Yung birit sa isa...😂😂😂😂 Halos vocal coach pa Ang nasa comment.. hahahahahha

[@izzyenunez0430]

I lovs ivy bagay yung kanta sobrang like it

[@christophercortesofficial]

Omg ❤️ listening to this song Bumabalik lahat ng memories ko sa Japanese wife ko I'm Divorced now and I'm moving on ♥️ Laban lang Move on Lang !

[@ramstepacejrxcv]

Hmmm Oww ♥ try me kuya charot haha

[@jasonjerus9307]

Ms Ivy Violan is a natural storyteller. She doesn't need to do any music video. Her live performances are full of nuances in her show of emotions and vocal dexterity. What a treat having the chance to see her perform live you're just drawn to her, you leave the concert hall having withdrawal symptoms from the experience.

[@rheahinlo]

True

[@nube1302]

Yung pag kaka kanta nya is like she reallly means every words. Galing! She reminds me if pink 5.

[@eruannecalie]

She looks like Farrah to me. Iyong kampon ni Doctor Man.

[@iran24]

i think ivy violan won here as the best singer because her voice is so soft and sweet but so powerful at the same time, it is like listening to cd with the volume up...

[@johnrubio3723]

I agree with very souful and yet powerful

[@sirdindo]

I've been searching for this footage for 27 years. Thank you.

[@showbizmaritez]

Wow! 27 years of waiting...

[@christophercortesofficial]

Wow

[@bensalarzon6762]

I’m 2nd year high school when this was broadcasted in Channel 9. This was the time I fell in love with ivy violan and followed her music.

[@reveecon15]

Fantastic voice in her time. Incomparable talent which you can't see nowadays. There were no social media then but these talents have their own signature when you hear their name. Ivy, Claire, Papin, Vernie, Sampaguita,, Pilita, Carmen Soriano, Pateña, etc.

[@marcusvonhohenlohe]

Include Celeste Legaspi

[@christophercortesofficial]

Sarap pakinggan Walang kupas The best of the best I'm very happy I'm still alive 😊 41 now My stress reliever song this covid 19 quarantine lockdown 😍 MECQ Thank God I'm okay now 🙏 From PUI to Covid free I will be listening to the song and memorizing it While I'm at home My favorite this song during covid 19 quarantine lockdown 😍 Pang tanggal Ng lungkot sa condo This song relax me I love Ms. Ivy Violan Classic and sophisticated crystal voice Wala katulad ♥️ #staysafe #stayathome #wehealasone #covid19lockdown

[@christophercortesofficial]

I've been through a lot of heart break and this song is my 💓 Heart break song I'm Divorced with my Japanese wife now And thank God I heard this song again my move on song I still believe in Forever ❤️

[@lonerguy27709]

ang galing niya.nanalo siya dati sa metropop then sa asia pacific singing contest naman.

[@LarryChaseSolangGayaga]

She is everlasting. Her voice is legendary.

[@p4u7y]

20 years from now this song will still resonate and sound superb

[@alexleyesa9010]

She's the music festival queen

[@christophercortesofficial]

She's beautiful Festival Queen She has resemblance with Japanese Singers Ayumi Hamazaki, Namie Amuro, Seiko Matsuda Japanese Idols Her looks, beauty, costume is very Japanese style I love her One of the best Philippine Diva Ganda ng crystal voice Niya Winner !

[@lblb4365]

Kahit hindi ako nainlab at nabigo, para na ring naranasan ko na sa kantang ito lol

[@dexterbarrientos5119]

Galing!!! Ang linis ng kanta ni ms. ivy.. 🤗

[@SHIMENGHET]

ty sa video na to napanood pa ng generation namin

[@christophercortesofficial]

32 years 1988 2008 2018 2020 Wow ! 32 years I was 10 years old when I first heard this song He's voice is super sosyal Classy Sophisticated I love the song Also Martin's version Sobrang galing effortless Total package siya during competition I also love Ms. Dulce Sobrang ganda ng song and lyrics Hope gawin siyang theme ng movie ❤️❤️❤️

[@jhonremendoza4281]

ang galing ni ivy nakakapanindig balahibo.... superb... excellent....

[@nestorbitang6980]

wla pa kme tv panahon na to..kinder years ko pa lng.d nmn makpanood sa kapitbahay dahil aakyat pa ng bubong para lng maayos ang signal ng tv.jejeje..makes me cry..lot of memories watching old clips

[@28andee]

Boses ni Ivy patok na patok. Tunog Japanese. :)

[@christophercortesofficial]

Very Seiko Matsuda I love her Super Star 🌟

[@christophercortesofficial]

Beautiful

[@christophercortesofficial]

Fantabulous ♥️

[@atomicafussion5880]

Grabe, ramdam mo talaga emotions nung kanta..galing ni ivy

[@vicmayor5719]

Naka ilang panood na ako dito at di talaga ako nag sasawa pakinggan ang boses ni Ivy Violan. Napaka linis ng pagla kanta niya, puno ng emosyon, talagang ang galing. Una ko siyang napakinggan nung Grade School ako at tumatak siya talaga sa isip ko. Wala pa ako narinig na babaeng singer na kumanta nitong kanta na ito, pati yung Easy to Love You. Si Martin Nievera ang kumanta nitong No Way To Trear A Heart at Erik Santos pero iba talaga ang Version ni Ivy Violan.

[@ghelo_mark0442]

ang galing . swak na swak yung kanta pati yung pag banat ng highnotes swabe woohh ❤❤

[@vellbariaofficial]

Ivy Violan is such a star :) One of my idols as well..

[@christophercortesofficial]

Yes Super Star 🌟 in Music Festival

[@vellbariaofficial]

Fun fact, this a song by Concert King Martin Nievera but was re-arranged by the Maestro Danny Tan (if I can remember) for Ivy’s voice range and quality! No doubt, this was still my favorite contest piece until now!

[@HoleHunter9001]

Magaling talaga yan c Ivy yan ang Diva ng 80s

[@marilourivera6193]

What an amazing voice you have miss ivy violan.. Indeed one of a kind..so captivating 😊😊😊

[@alexis13131]

Watching in 2019 Superb Ivy Violan!!!

[@joycordero9854]

she sings like an angel..

[@rds4767]

Superb performance. One of the greatest Filipino singer.

[@jdkt2002]

I just uploaded the awarding of the Grand Prize to Ivy Violan and Dulce. Enjoy guys! Let's savor the memories of their victory.

[@lhordaaron3047]

where is the video of miss Dulce singing her song on this contest ???

[@badmango4555]

Pki upload din yung kay dulce. Hayop ung entrance nun e. Tnx

[@actorjep]

san kaya yung kay dulce?

[@edgardocatorcejr.5286]

Meron po ba kayong video nung kay Dulce?

[@MrPisceandreamer]

Thanks for the upload. I watched this on TV years and ago and was blown out by Ms Violan's amazing voice and perfect rendition of this song. I've been waiting to watch it again and now here it is. Thanks...

[@prettyasiangirl7342]

i love this song forever! IVY VIOLAN THANK YOU!!! YOU INSPIRED ME!

[@christophercortesofficial]

My Forever move on Song ♥️

[@christophercortesofficial]

My Ultimate Idol Festival Diva ❤️ Ms. Ivy Violan

[@micabad]

amazing! seen her sing live, and she was wonderful!

[@christophercortesofficial]

My music this 2020 Covid 19 quarantine lockdown 😍 MECQ ❤️

[@shawnsioson2253]

Sorry replay button! Grabe ganda ng kulay ng boses nya. 👏👏👏👏

[@YourUnclesChannel]

bcoz i was busy playing pa that time, after 42 years ngayon lang ako papalakpak para sa Performance na nagbigay ng karangalan sa Pilipinas! clap! clap! clap! clap! clap! Salamat, Ms. ivy!

[@rheahinlo]

So effortless!!! I love it!!

[@cheraldsonordanel2354]

Her voice is cold as ice and it's so lovely to hear

[@jovrilgallego7692]

wow -- di pa ako ipinapanganak ng mga panahon na to - thanks for uploading - ganda

[@k3mylois]

Linaw nya magpronounce.... Galing!!!

[@jehooo2873]

k3mylois pang malakasan clear na clear hindi kasi naka fucos Kung pa ano e birit ng todo... Yung Kay ivy Yung tamang timpla at pag hit ng notes importanti...

[@larrylelay7235]

Ivy Violan. the best

[@jessicadtan]

Filipino talent at its BEST!

[@edgarsantos2217]

Wow...😀😙🤗1000000nth times watching.. super thumbs up😁

[@ramlee23]

I really miss theses caliber of singers..

[@rheahinlo]

Jesus Christ that transition is the bomb

[@BeMoreLiveFully]

nakaka inspire sila super duper.. millennials like me

[@dennisdelgado7350]

Very powerful yet controlled! This is how it’s done!

[@noelibay5302]

THank you for uploading this video...im a fan of Ivy Violan and i am searching for this video for so long...I am looking forward to see also Easy To Love You. She won the Grand Prize also at Midnight Sun Song Festival in Finland.

[@meowtrox1234]

Smooth and beautiful

[@thinkingpeople5664]

Ang galing talaga ng pinoy todo bigay talaga kaya laging grand champion. A very nice song indeed.

[@realcruz7073]

Galing talaga ng mga pinoy

[@edwinestrada8608]

Meron kayong buong video nung kumakanta na sina Ivy at Dulce ng No Way to Treat heart? Yung buo sana... Thanks!

[@nube1302]

Galing! Baby pa ako noong time na yan. Pero noong napanood ko sya sa SOP kasama ang ibang matitindeng singers. In an instant fan na kagad ako. Naririnig rinig ko na din sya kila mama noong bata pa ako.

[@rayvantress285]

Watching June 01 2018 ang galing niya ....ivy aguas 😂😂😂😂

[@AM-uv1pw]

Incredible performance by Ivy Violan!

[@carmelosupetran6792]

The original na Nag Iibon bago ang Ate mo Lani Misalucja 😍💖

[@youknowwho1128]

Eto pala yung katumbas ng Singer 2018 ngayon... so if KZ Tandingan wins , she will start becoming in the league of Ivy Violan, Dulce, and Regine Velasquez who are legit Asia's pride.

[@darrenriccs]

Singer 2018? lol not even.. Mas prestihiyoso at mas diverse ang APSC kesa sa Singer..

[@percivalpina3050]

Ivy + Dulce = uwian na 🇵🇭

[@reginabellestar]

this is so memorable. Incredible. Proud moment. Was Dulce in this contest too or was it another one? There was a contest na silang dalawa and Ivy was grand champion, the festival queens. Among the greatest singers of all.

[@jdkt2002]

Yup this is the same contest where they both competed. I'm also wondering why Manila sent 2 singers in this competition. Dulce was equally great in her rendition of 'Memories.' She could have easily won also. Anyway, it is great to note that Manila had a back-to-back win in 1988 and 1989. Regine Velasquez won the following year :)

[@raintanael3691]

Same competion sila sumali but c ivy as song competion and dulce nmn sa as competion for singers.. watch nyo un? Interview ni dulce with boy abunda

[@angelitoestrada8044]

Yes, Ms. Dulce, was also there, she won as well.:)

[@percivalpina3050]

Yes hakot awards ang Pinoy 🇵🇭

[@angeloibayan8]

Nagustuhan ko talaga agad itong song na ito when i first heard it. Tapos si martin nievera pala din ang composer. But this version always haunts me kaya lagi ko pinapakinggan dito. Sana i revive ito ni jona

[@forums]

The first time I heard this song it was Martin N version. I was in college crying and pain It's a beautiful song.

[@tomasleonor1642]

Evrytime a join sing competition i go back watching this performance para ganahan ako at maibigay ko lahat nang best ko in a very powerful and touching performance.She is my mirror to give my very best on stage❤❤q

[@bigbenmanful]

Thank you uploading>>>im looking for this and your the answer!

[@showbizmaritez]

Ang galing din gosh!

[@vilijotapz3106]

eto yun singer na ang minimal ng hand gestures, tumayo lng tpos lumiyad ng konti pero ang lakas ng dating kahit nkatayo lng... 👏👏👏

[@trishamadrigal1914]

Sana my studio version sya nito Ang Ganda Ng song ❤❤❤

[@joyangelicadizon9120]

The best version ❤

[@rcj7299]

Grabe ang power ng voice ni madam ivy....parang sirena

[@tuting1965]

One of my fave opm artist,, where is she now?

[@ardy88]

Perfection.

[@sunie.sideup]

One of my favorite songs of Martin Nievera..

[@BastaLang]

I was ten years old when I watched this.

[@ernestodava414]

Sila ang champion 1988 sa asia pacific singing contest. At 1989 champion ulit ang pinas dahil sa panalo ni regine.

[@rachelsalvador5882]

yessssss idol👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰💥💥💥⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ayengorospe2652]

Kaya itinigil Ang Asia Pacific kasi magkakasunod na taon nanalo Ang mga Pinoy.. 😂😂😂 char!

[@MrSuperralph23]

Tapos nagkaroon pa tayo ng Geneva Cruz, The Voice of Asia 1992. Tapos si Rachelle Ann Go in 2005 for Astana as well as with Asia Song Festival, tapos Jed Madela, Jonalyn Viray, Kim Molina and many others have won WCOPA! Grabe ang talent ng mga Pinoy sa kantahan! Kabugan kung kabugan! ❤️

[@betyme1]

Wow!

[@rewardespenilla5097]

wow napakahusay ng pagkaka awit ni bb.Ivy violan....

[@Jojo-cu7zb]

still watching May 25,2017

[@alexanderguinto3382]

Very excellent voice😚

[@aibeepurr1906]

❤❤❤

[@ogienarvaezrodriguez8131]

napakahusay!!!!!

[@wendydelarama321]

Superb!

[@brianno27]

💟💟💟

[@alabamprieto952]

I am looking for a karaoke version of this song. I can't find one

[@rowenahatakeyama5977]

Ganda ng lyrics

[@jismc824]

ito ang taon na isilang ako 1988 year of the dragon watta a year

[@rovli816]

WOW watching n 2017

[@fredsnest]

Is there a karaoke version to this? No, not the version by Martin Nievera but this very specific arrangement done for this contest.

[@thestrugglingvocalist4849]

Wala po ba yung MEMORY n miss Dulce?