The Best of Me is a concert television special by Filipina singer Regine Velasquez. It originally aired on April 27, 2008, in the Philippines on GMA Network. A celebration of Velasquez's 38th birthday, the program consisted of solo performances and select duets. Filmed at Velasquez's Ayala Hillside Estates residence in Quezon City, the two-hour special was directed by Louie Ignacio, while Raul Mitra served as the music director. The program featured guest stars Ogie Alcasid, Jay R, and Kyla, and a special performance with the singer's parents. The stage was set up on the infinity pool, with musicians, background vocalists and a string section. Velasquez performed a selection of cover songs from rock bands, such as the Eagles and U2, as well as music from Colbie Caillat, David Foster, Josh Groban, and Kenny Loggins. In it, she also premiered the soundtrack of the animated film Urduja (2008), for which she voiced the eponymous title character. Background In April 2008, a two-hour television special entitled The Best of Me was conceived to celebrate Regine Velasquez's 38th birthday. The singer stated that when the idea of a birthday special was presented to her, she wanted the show to be a complete 180 from her usual repertoire. Also, she did not want it to be the typical concert showcase. The special was described in a press release as "a totally different facet of Asia's Songbird", which would feature songs the singer has been "itching to perform onstage but never really got a chance because it is not what the audience expects". It was confirmed that she will perform an Italian song titled "Per te" and the Academy Award-winning indie folk song "Falling Slowly". A promotional tie-in with the special was the premiere performance of the movie theme "Babae", from the animated film Urduja (2008), for which the eponymous title character was voiced by Velasquez. Principal photography took place at Velasquez's Ayala Hillside Estates residence in Quezon City, which was completed in November 2007. During an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal, she shared that her production team had challenges finding a concert venue, so she took inspiration from Barbara Streisand's benefit concert special One Voice, which was filmed at Streisand's Malibu home. When asked about the concept and design for the show, Velasquez revealed that she suggested having the stage set up by the infinity pool for the performances. She added that the