You must have seen this video that went viral few months ago of a boy named “Derek” expressing his crush to a classmate named “Anna” on the PLDT DSL commercial. If not here is the the video.
I can relate to Derek’s situation. I had a crush too when I was in first year high school (circa 1976) but was too “torpe” or timid to express my affection to her personally. So I wrote her a letter and included the typed (using typewritter) lyrics on a perfumed stationery paper of my love song to her “You’re in My Heart” by Rod Stewart. Those days, personal computers where still not in fashion, let alone the Internet, so it was my high tech (that time) version of Derek’s rap love video message.
I love also this video of how Derek’s mom supported him to get hits for his videos.
Back to the love story again. Now, finally, the sequels to these videos are out. The story continues.
The first one, is Anna’s video reply to Derek’s video message:
It was heart-breaking to watch that video reply from Anna. It reminded me of the rejection that I also got with my first crush. The rejection from your crush really hurts. I felt sorry for Derek.
The other video is the following:
I love the emotions of this video of the family’s concern about the heart-break Derek will be experiencing when he sees the video reply.
Fortunately, it will not be a sad ending. At the end of the video, there was a new “Anna” that came into the scene who made another video reply to Derek’s.
Here is how you can help Derek.
For the young girls ages 12-16, you could be Derek’s next “Anna” by going to www.dereksnewanna.com. All you have to do is submit a video entry on why you should be Derek’s new Anna! If you win, you will be part of the next PLDT myDSL commercial and also take home a Samsung Ultrabook.
PLDT is also setting-up on-ground uploading stations at these venues and dates.
| Date | Venue |
| September 1 & 2 (Saturday & Sunday) |
Robinson Manila – Robinsons Place Manila, Level 1 fronting Jollibee Adriatico Wing |
| September 8 & 9 (Saturday & Sunday) |
SM Megamall – UGF BLdg B. Space 2 & 3 fronting French Baker |
Also, don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet and have a photo with Derek, and the rest of the Lorenzo family on those dates from 4 to 7pm!
To see some of the video replies/entries that have been uploaded and submitted, visit:
http://www.dereksnewanna.com/gallery.php
Good luck to you Derek! Hope you will find your new “Anna”! I found mine and her name is Thess.
Note: This blog post is my entry to the contest:
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