Rachel Ann Go excited to work again with Christian Bautista

SINGER Rachel Ann Go said she is thrilled and excited that she will get to perform again with her close friend Christian Bautista who recently signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA-7.

"Masaya ako for him. Excited din ako na maka-duet siyang ulit," said Rachel, who initially worked with Christian in ABS-CBN's concert show "ASAP."

The two singers remained good friends even after Rachel's transfer to GMA-7.

Rachel added that no romance will rekindled between her and Christian as the latter is happy with his current girlfriend, Carla Dunareanu.

Christian will be formally launched as a Kapuso talent on Sunday in "Party Pilipinas" where Rachel is also a main stay.

Rachel, meanwhile, is now busy with her showbiz career especially that she was chosen to play the role of Jane in the upcoming musical "Tarzan" opposite Puerto Rican Broadway talent Dan Domenech.

Domenech already appeared on Broadway show "Rock of Ages" and was part of the pre-Broadway engagement of "Wonderland" in Tampa, Florida.

"Wala pa talaga akong experience masyado sa teatro, kaya pinag-aralan ko talaga muna. Pinanood ko yung movie and musical kung kakayanin ko. Excited na ako sa project na ito," Rachel said.

Aside from Rachel, Ima Castro, Jeffrey Hidalgo, and Eugene Villaluz are also part of the musical, which will run from June 14 to July 7 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City. (Sunnex)