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'Ano pala apelyido ni Nina?' Soul Siren goes viral after virtual Nina Live! concert

By Jansen Ramos

'90s kids have been clamoring about Nina's recent live online show that went viral for all the good reasons.

One is because the Soul Siren recreated her successful Nina Live! concert, recorded in early 2005, at a house's poolside this enhanced community quarantine for the second time, performing hits from the biggest-selling live album and some classics.

Nina did not fail to bring out the relaxed and laid back vibes of live music sessions that let viewers enjoy their company while listening to the music and drinking some booze--except they were at the safety and comfort of their homes.

Just like in regular hangout bars, Nina was able to sing a few songs requested by her fans and viewers.

As of writing, the said online concert has reached 1.5 million views since it went live on Monday, April 5.

Since Nina is the woman of the hour, a curious netizen can't help but ask about the surname of the Diamond Soul Siren which caused laughter on Twitter.

A certain Kier Ramos started the thread tweeting "Ano pala apelyido ni Nina?"

Unsurprisingly, Twitter users never seem to lack humor, injecting puns on their replies to the tweet that appears to be a serious question.

A certain micomicomi jokingly said that Nina's family name is "Live!," referencing the singer's certified Diamond album.

Some would use hilarious celebrity name puns in their answers, tweeting Nina's last name may be (Dina) Bonnevie, (Vina) Morales, (Niño) Muhlach, (Gina) Pareño, (Ina) Raymundo, (Tina) Paner, (Jolina) Magdangal, or (Ina) Magenta of Enteng Kabisote.

If those name puns made you giggle, these hilarious wordplays will surely make you crack up!

From "Nina-mahal" to "Nina-gawan ng jowa," it's safe to say that Nina is a trending meme this 2021.

Even Nina went gaga over these witty tweets and picked her own bet -- "Nina-Kho-Aasapangmuli." Can't argue with that!

Whenever you get asked the same question again, here's the truth about Nina's real name.

Nina was born Marifil Niña Girado but used and tweaked her second given name as her screen name, dropping the tilde, hence Nina.

At the peak of her career, one-word stage names were a thing such as of her contemporaries Kyla and Jay-R. Even Nina's brother, Filbert Barinos Girado, Jr., is known by his stage name King.