the hit song, "Walang Kapalit", by Rey Valera. As well as singing, Avanzado started directing concerts for other artists. He released a duet album, Laging Ikaw, on Universal Records, in 2005. In 2012, Avanzado released Download, which was produced by Viva Records. All tracks on the album were original songs written by Avanzado. Political career In 1998, he embarked on a new career as he ran for public office and was seated in the city council of the 3rd District of Quezon City. In a span of three years, he was able to establish Quezon City as the "City of Stars", highlighting the major film networks of the film and music industry to boost tourism. In 2007, Avanzado migrated to the United States, settling in Vallejo, California, with his wife. In 2012, he also announced his intention to run for Vice Governor of Siquijor under the Liberal Party. In the 2013 elections, Avanzado received 25,159 votes compared to 20,472 from his opponent, Art Pacatang, from Lakas–CMD. Discography Studio albums Dingdong Avanzado (1988; Dyna Music) Just Can't Stop (1989; Dyna Music) Reachin' High (1991; OctoArts International) Coming of Age (1993; OctoArts International) Brand New Love (1994; OctoArts International) Decade After (1997; Infiniti Music) Recall (1999; Infiniti Music - distribution under BMG Records Pilipinas) Here to Stay (2003; Star Music) Laging Ikaw (with Jessa Zarragoza) (2005; Universal Records) Download (2012; Viva Records) Extended play albums Dingdong Avanzado Extended Play (1987; Dyna Music) Compilation albums The Best of Dingdong Avanzado (1992; Dyna Music) OPM Timeless Hits: Dingdong Avanzado (1997; PolyEast Records) The Story of Dingdong Avanzado (2002; PolyEast Records) Singles "Ikaw Lamang" (1987) "Just Can't Stop" (1989) "Break Kung Break" (1989) "Please, Baby, Please" (1989) "Basta't Kasama Kita" (1989) "Naghihintay Sa'yo" (1989) "Download" (2012) "Pangarap" (2012) Music Videos "Wish I Could" (1996) "Download" (2012) "Pangarap" (2012) Covers By Other Artists Basta't Kasama Kita (1989) (Covered By: Josh Santana & Daryl Ong, and also covered by pinoy punk rock band The Ultimate Heroes, also covered by his wife Jessa Zaragoza-Avanzado & himself the original singer; also used in the following teleseryes: Basta't Kasama Kita & FPJs Ang Probinsyano) Awards Song of the Year – "Paalam Na", Awit Awards 1995 Best Ballad Recording – "Paalam Na", Awit Awards 1995 Best Dance Recording – "I Will Be There For You", Awit Awards 1996 Best Concert Director (nomination) – Aliw Awards 2005 Celebrity Inductee Winner – Eastwood