In it, key people that have been significant in her career were interviewed, including individuals that have supported her during the early years of competing in talent shows. "[It was] research[ed]... I mean, everyone knows my story. But not this... [a lot] of untold stories", Velasquez said about the special. Roots to Riches featured performances from a concert filmed at Centro Escolar University in Malolos, Bulacan, which aired on May 24, 2009. Guest musicians included Pilita Corrales, Jose Mari Chan, Dingdong Dantes, Pops Fernandez, and Dennis Trillo. It included a special appearance by Velasquez's former competition rival Eva Castillo. GMA partnered with Aria Productions to produce the program, with Mae Zambrano serving as executive producer. Louie Ignacio directed it, while Darling de Jesus was the supervising producer. Rommel Gacho served as the line producer, and Archie Riola was in charge of floor production. Bang Arespacochaga was associate producer and Wilma V. Galvante was in charge of the executive production. Raul Mitra was tapped as the musical director. Synopsis The special began with Velasquez narrating her early life and the inspiration behind her drive to compete in talents shows. It opens with a series of flashback dramatizations of a young Velasquez as she leaves school on foot making her way to a street vendor selling memorabilia of singer-actress Sharon Cuneta, whom she idolizes. Unable to afford the item, she leaves despondent. It also featured interviews detailing her career beginnings from her former manager Ronnie Henares, sister and current manager Cacai, and her father Gerry. The documentary includes scenes of the singer revisiting her hometown of Bulacan to reunite with individuals that have supported her when she was still competing. Among them are Susan Galvez, her grade school teacher who designed and sewed her dresses, and Ernesto Cuazon, a motorized tricycle owner who would drive Velasquez and her father between towns. In another scene, a reunion between Velasquez and her former talent show rival Eva Castillo takes place. Velasquez also performed eleven songs to an audience at the Centro Escolar University, including her Ang Bagong Kampeon piece "In Your Eyes", and her debut single "Love Me Again". She also performed several duet numbers with musicians she considered significant to her career journey, including Pops Fernandez who recommended she appear as a guest in The Penthouse Live!, where she was discovered by Henares; and Jose Mari Chan with whom Velasquez recorded her first