Sing your way to a ‘Wicked’ music video
Universal Pictures Philippines wants aspiring singers from across the country to take a leap and submit their rendition of the song “Defying Gravity” from the hit musical “Wicked.” The “Awiting Wicked” contest gives winners the chance to be part of the Philippines’ rendition of the song and appear in the music video.
The official Universal Pictures Philippines TikTok account (@UniversalPicsPH) has posted the announcement and clips from the upcoming film “Wicked” with the instrumental version of “Defying Gravity” that contestants can duet with.
Entries should be tagged #AwitingWicked and entrants should set their accounts to public setting so the video is visible. The promo runs until Sept. 29, after which 30 winners will be given the chance to sing their rendition of “Defying Gravity,” and be part of the music video that will debut alongside “Wicked” as it arrives in Philippine cinemas on Nov. 20.
The contest is open to Filipino citizens 18 years old and older who are residing in the Philippines.
“Wicked,” the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition who has yet to discover her true heart.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), “Wicked” is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. “Wicked” Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025.
