Gulf Kanawut Enchants in First Fan Meeting in Manila
Phiballs got to spend a memorable night with their favorite model-actor!
Thai model-actor Gulf Kanawut returned the love and support of his Filipino fans by ensuring they get to have a fun night. Though not his first time in Manila, the event on October 2, 2022, at the New Frontier Theater, was the multi-hyphenated actor’s first solo fan meeting in the country. It may have taken him three years to meet his beloved Phiballs, but for fans, it was worth the wait.
Press Conference Takeaways
Prior to the fan meeting, Gulf indulged queries from the media through a press conference held earlier in the day. The singer was relaxed and all smiles as he answered questions ranging from the mundane to the serious ones.
Gulf revealed that he first came to Manila in 2019 and participated in a small fan meeting event. When asked if he was able to do something more since his arrival, he said that he was not able to explore considering he arrived in the wee hours. He quipped that he only had three hours (or so) of sleep, but he is eager to do so if given enough time.
He also stated that he wants to go to Cebu and try Jollibee based on fans’ recommendations. As for his role as an ambassador for biodiversity in Thailand, he said that he wants to be able to help spread information and awareness as biodiversity involves all of us.
On what he wants to his fans to remember him by, apart from being a model, actor, singer, and ambassador, Gulf said it really does not matter. Fans can think of him in any way as long as it makes them happy.
Happening now: #GULFinMANILA2022 press conference @pulpliveworld @philconcerts asked: What kind of memories you wish your fans to remember the most from this fan meeting?
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) October 2, 2022
GULF KANAWUT: pic.twitter.com/ane2zOZ4cM
.@philconcerts asked: Will all the work that you do, how do you want people to remember Gulf Kanawut?
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) October 2, 2022
GULF: pic.twitter.com/DlEqYdRRtO
He revealed that there are a lot of Thai actors he is willing to work with but there is one Filipino celebrity he wants to collaborate with and that is Sarah Geronimo. When it comes to his dream role, he said that he really wants to try being a villain as the character is usually multi-dimensional. Furthermore, he mentioned that if he feels good playing the role, then that is a favorite of his.
Gulf said that if he was not an actor, he would be a sports reporter and that if given an opportunity he would take all his fans to a football field and play with them. As for those who want to be successful, he advised them to keep chasing their dreams, so they won’t have any regrets. He ended the press conference by thanking the fans as well as the media and he is eager to meet them all later. As for the things to look forward to in the fan meeting, he said he prepared a lot of things and he hoped that fans would have an enjoyable night.
Gulf Kanawut 1st Fan Meeting in Manila
Fun Corners with Gulf
Q&A (with fans)
The first of the many enjoyable segments that night was the Q&A portion. The questions for this corner were collated from fans who posted them via social media. Gulf was very enthusiastic in answering the questions. When a fan asked if he has any lucky charms, he cheekily said his lucky charm is himself. He explained that if he does his best, he has no reason to rely on any lucky charms.
Someone asked if there is a possibility to release his own album soon, and Gulf said that he feels sorry that his song “Home” is not available on streaming sites but maybe in the future it will be on. As for releasing an album, he teased that if he can have more songs maybe he would (in the future).
It’s Me Gulf
For this particular segment, Gulf needed to agree or disagree with some statements with the aid of the “X” and “✓” boards. He disagreed with the statement about being good at dancing as he looks funny when doing so. But when asked to show a sample of his “funny” dance moves, he, though mostly shy, gamely danced to Sarah G’s “Tala”.
GULF and Ms. Kring Kim dancing to Sarah Geronimo’s “Tala”!#GULFinMANILA2022 @pulpliveworld pic.twitter.com/y6VNREvg8N
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) October 2, 2022
This corner also revealed that Gulf is a competitive person, especially when it comes to football, his favorite sport. Gulf is also a workaholic that does not believe in love at first sight. Much to the delight of all the people inside the venue, Gulf said yes to the situation about doing something embarrassing in front of his crush. The crowd reacted once again when he said yes to being rejected by someone he liked. It was also a revelation when Gulf said that he is not a very romantic person.
Gulf’s Feed
In this corner, Gulf has to guess the correct answer to questions relating to some of the things he posted on his social media accounts. A wrong answer has a corresponding penalty. Gulf managed to provide the correct answers for the first two questions but faltered in the third. As a result, He needed to spell out his name using his hips. However, instead of just spelling out his nickname “Gulf”, Host Kring Kim challenged him more to do “Gulf Kanawut”, in English and Thai alphabet. Gulf accepted the challenge and completed it successfully.
GULF spelling his name using his hips 😁 #GULFinMANILA2022 @pulpliveworld pic.twitter.com/sWOhgDACYa
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) October 2, 2022
The Message/Question Board
Once again fans were given the spotlight as the next corner was about the questions they posted on the board. There was a special shout-out to the person who posted the question Gulf picked out. He said he is most happy when he plays with his cat Asa. Fans went wild when Gulf answered the question of how much he loves our “Sun”. Most of the ones picked were messages of support and encouragement which Gulf really appreciated.
Football Challenge
Gulf has to at least hit the ball five times to successfully complete the mission. He made twelve hits and three lucky fans got signed balls.
Guess the Tagalog Phrase
For this particular segment, Gulf has to correctly guess the meaning of Filipino words such as “Mahal” (Love), “Kailangan Kita” (I need you), “Aalagaan Kita” (I will take care of you), “Ikaw lang sapat na” (You are enough) and “Sayo lang ako” (I’m only yours). Gulf correctly guessed the meanings of all the words.
GULF guessing the meaning of Filipino phrases, including “Ikaw lang sapat na”, “Aalagaan kita”, “Sa’yo lang ako” 😍#GULFinMANILA2022 @pulpliveworld pic.twitter.com/vTytCtpiqb
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) October 2, 2022
Lights Camera Copy
Gulf is tasked to re-enact famous scenes from two Filipino movies. Kring Kim, the ever-energetic host played opposite him. Though struggling with the words, Gulf powered through and gave each scene justice.
GULF reenacting scenes from Filipino movies “One More Chance” and “Starting Over Again” 🥰
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) October 2, 2022
Here is GULF as acting out Piolo Pascual’s iconic line from “Starting Over Again”.#GULFinMANILA2022 @pulpliveworld pic.twitter.com/hMRHiWqdCy
Blue/Pink Paper Challenge
This was a game of elimination. Fans were given blue and pink paper slips which they will use to provide the answer to a given question. If their answer matches Gulf’s they remain in the game and those who don’t should sit. Three fans won personalized selfies with autographs and a bouquet of flowers.
All-Out Performances from Gulf
Gulf kicked off his fan meet with a strong performance as he set the stage ablaze with his song “Why You So Serious?”. His next number was his rendition of “Hold Me Tight” (ขอแค่เธอ – Kor kae ter), an official soundtrack from his TV Series TharnType. He followed this up with another OST from the same drama, “Be Mine” (ไม่ยอม – Mai Yaum)
He also performed “Railhead” by K6Y, his go-to artist at the moment. Gulf also serenaded the audience with Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself. He capped off the night with a performance of his song “My Home” — dressed in barong, a traditional Filipino clothing. Gulf thanked the fans for coming out and spending the night with him. He promised to be better and express appreciation to all the fans. He hoped that the fans had a good time, and he is looking forward to seeing the fans again.
Falling deeper in love with GULF as he serenades everyone tonight at #GULFinMANILA2022 😍 @pulpliveworld pic.twitter.com/tItyKWCA87
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) October 2, 2022
To our dearest Gulf…
Fans of the Thai actor made sure that he went home with the sweetest memories of his Manila visit. They prepared a banner project and a special video that contain affirmations and gratitude for their hope.
We’ll be behind you to cheer you on, walk beside you throughout your journey and you’ll see us in front to celebrate every milestone you’ve achieve. You’re always our hope.
To our dearest GULF, from your Phiballs
Gulf 1st Fan Meeting in Manila is presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.
Words by Emylyn Castalla
Event covered by Emylyn, Danica, and Vince
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