Kilometro (English: ''Kilometer'') is a hit song by
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singer-actress
Sarah Geronimo
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. It is the carrier single of her eleventh studio album ''
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''. The song was written by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana and premiered on radio stations nationwide on September 17, 2014.
In July 2015, Sarah Geronimo, with her song "Kilometro", represented the
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in the 10th International Song Contest: The Global Sound, hosted by an Australian jury, as one of the 70 semi-finalists from different countries all over the world and later on advanced as one of the top 25 finalists. At the final round, it won the "Gold Global Sound" Award as the top recognition.
Music video
Background and release
The music video was directed by Paul Basinillo. It premiered on MTV Pinoy channel on November 26, 2014. It also premiered on the official
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on November 27, 2014.
Cover versions
In June 2015, Filipino-American boy band The Filharmonic recorded an a cappella version of the song which was posted to their official YouTube channel.
The Voice Kids contenders
Lyca Gairanod and Darlene Vibares performed the song on
It's Showtime on May 14, 2015. Team Sarah alumni
Jason Dy performed the song on
Kris TV in October 2015.
Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Finalist and 2nd placer Sam Mangubat performed the song on the competition's "Ang Huling Tapatan Day 4." Filipino band
The Juans covered the song on
Wish 107.5 FM Bus. In January 2016, American Children's Choir ''Chicago Men and DiMension Chicago Children's Choir'' choose the song to perform on
World Music Festival 2016 in Chicago. In April 2017,
Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids contestant
AC Bonifacio choose Sarah Geronimo to emulate, she performed Kilometro for the show's grand finals. Aside from different song covers, there are also various dance covers of the song "Kilometro" online.
Release history
The song premiered on different radio stations across the Philippines on September 17, 2014. Upon its release, it topped the
MYX Chart for several weeks.
Media usage
*The melody of this song was used in a
Jollibee commercial performing together with
Anne Curtis.
Awards and recognition
Sarah Geronimo won the 10th International Singing Contest: The Global Sound for her song "Kilometro." Geronimo beat out 25 other countries and their corresponding singers to win the Gold Global Sound award.
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References
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Sarah Geronimo songs
2014 singles
2014 songs
Tagalog-language songs