Filipino alternative pop band Orange & Lemons has finally released the highly anticipated music video for their song 'La Bulaqueña', featuring Miss Universe Philippines 2024, Chelsea Manalo. Directed by long-time collaborators Everywhere We Shoot, the video presents a visually captivating narrative, intertwining the stories of both Orange & Lemons and Manalo. The connection is rooted in the iconic painting by Juan Luna y Novicio, which symbolizes their shared geographic heritage from Bulacan.

 

 

 

 

 

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The painting, depicting a Filipina from an elite countryside background, plays a central role in the music video’s symbolism. Clem Castro, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, explains, "The symbolic repetition of the painting deepens the narrative and signifies the theme," highlighting its influence on both the song and the visual story.