Hawak Kamay

"Hawak Kamay" (Hand in Hand; literally "Holding Hands") is a song by Filipina singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino, the winner of the ABS-CBN TV program Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006. Solely written by Constantino, the song is about a cousin with whom she developed a deep friendship. In 2006, it won the Best Theme Song at the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival. The song is also used in the 2011 film, Won't Last a Day Without You. Background and writing Constantino wrote "Hawak Kamay" at age 14, inspired by a cousin who had left their hometown to live away from her. She performed the song for the first time live on Pinoy Dream Academy. During that time, she sang the song along with her fellow contestants Ronnie Liang, Davey Langit, Joan Ilagan and Jun Hirano. Following public demand, the song was released by Star Music. The song is the most successful single to date in Constantino's career. Versions 1st version - used in the Pinoy Dream Academy days. This version appears on Pinoy Dream Academy Originals Vol. 1. 2nd version - used as the theme song for the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo. 3rd version - made for her debut album, Salamat. 4th version - used in the horror film Cinco, in the segment Braso (Arm) when Sam Concepcion, AJ Perez and Robi Domingo each other 5th version - used in the guitar scene of Joey de Leon in the film Won't Last a Day Without You. 6th version - used in the karaoke scene in the horror film The Healing.