Filipino singer-songwriter and producer Ace Banzuelo relives the messy and glorious days of
high school romance in the music video for his new single “Meron Ba.”
The MV is directed by award-winning filmmaker JP Habac, who is responsible for some of the
most iconic romantic dramas in recent years, including 2017’s I’m Drunk, I Love You, 2021’s
Dito At Doon and 2023’s Love You Long Time.
According to Habac, the concept behind the visual narrative is all about taking risks.
“For people who aren’t born into privilege and don’t have enough resources to take risks,
decision-making is tough,” the acclaimed director muses. “They don’t have a choice but to ask
the universe for a sign or take a leap of faith, thinking that it would give them a sense of clarity.
Taking risks is good if you have the privilege, but if not, you have to be realistic.”
Ace Banzuelo stars as the dreamy student navigating the most painful and endearing parts of
adolescence while getting entangled in a relationship mishap.
“I’m happy to express myself freely, not only as a musician but also as an actor in my music
videos,” the prolific artist shares. “I enjoyed collaborating with direk JP as the experience gave
me more ways to execute this video authentically.”
As for Habac, he appreciates the Muli performer for his valuable inputs on the project. “Ace is
very hands-on with the material. It’s refreshing to witness how deeply involved he is, from
concept development to the post-production phase. You can tell right away how protective he is
with the vision of the song and how collaborative he is as an artist.”
The MV also stars young actors Pauline Quijano, Jack Burgos, and Nour Hooshmand, who also
played an important role in the music video of his previously released single, “Tadhana.”
Ace Banzuelo’s “Meron Ba” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony
Music Entertainment. Watch the music video here.
