Showing posts with label youtube. Show all posts
Showing posts with label youtube. Show all posts

February 16, 2024

Check out ‘Next Upgrade’ – every Filipino’s ultimate guide to smart home living!

Get to know the hit YouTube channel as hosts Justin Quirino, Bea Chu, and Jaime Bunag provide info, insights, and inspo to a ‘smarter’ you this 2024!

Next Upgrade hosts and smart home tech experts Jaime Bunag, Bea Chu,
 and Justin Quirino

Every new year almost always marks a change — or better yet, an upgrade. When it comes to the Filipinos’ way of living, trends point to more homes adopting smart technology in and out of the house for a more convenient, more fun, and ultimately a better-lived life. In fact, in a study conducted in November last year, Statista projects 1.1 million smart homes in the Philippines in 2024 based on how fast the country is moving forward.

As more Filipinos continue to live smarter with more smart tech devices around, they’ll need a constant stream of info and reviews to guide them in their ever-evolving digital lifestyles.

One content platform on smart home tech and living is the YouTube channel Next Upgrade, brought to life in 2021 following pandemic restrictions. The channel has since earned an Anvil award in 2023 and a YouTube Works Awards nomination in 2022. Now streaming its third season, Next Upgrade is keen to help more Filipinos thrive in the hybrid era with more relevant content.

Hosts and smart home experts Justin Quirino, Bea Chu, and Jaime Bunag dish out their hands-on reviews and talk about the latest in smart tech, gadgets, and wearables while discussing the promise of smarter living. From answering the latest questions about the newest smart home applications and devices to understanding how artificial intelligence or AI can help make home life easier, the Next Upgrade team has more content coming in 2024.

Next Upgrade ‘upgraded’

In Next Upgrade’s third season, the hosts got some backup — game streamer and cosplayer
Een Mercado, chef and actor Gerick Manalo, and online personalities Chico Cruz and Danzel Fernandez are among these new faces joining to lend their own takes in (smart) homemaking.

Among the highlights of the current season is the premiere episode, wherein Bea and Jaime answer frequently asked questions about smart home devices and setups. They go into concerns such as the price of upgrading to smart devices and whether they contribute to a higher electric bill. It’s informative for those who are considering but haven’t taken the plunge just yet.

Justin Quirino puts his tech geek side on full display as Next Upgrade’s host
 since the first season

Next Upgrade host Bea Chu with game streamer and cosplayer Een Mercado

Next Upgrade host Bea Chu and influencer chef Gerick Manalo look up
 healthy homemade recipes on ChatGPT

On episode three, Bea joins Chef Gerick Manalo as they explore the possibilities of generative AI when it comes to homemaking. They browse ChatGPT for promising recipes for healthy home-cooked meals, which they then cook using a digital air fryer. It’s got to be seen to be believed!

On the 2023 year-ender episode, all three main hosts come together to wrap up all the smart tech in 2023 and look forward to the innovations 2024 will bring. They go into their favorite smart device picks, such as the Steam Deck OLED, the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, and the eufyCam 3, to name a few.

October 22, 2023

Jobstreet by SEEK named runner-up at the YouTube Works Awards Southeast Asia 2023

Leading online career platform Jobstreet by SEEK was announced as a runner-up at the recently concluded YouTube Works Awards Southeast Asia 2023 with its video campaign series “Hire Real Talent”.

Jobstreet by SEEK’s three-part video series is considered as one of the most innovative and effective campaigns on YouTube in the past year. It was nominated for “The All Action Hero,” a category that recognizes brands that maximize the action-oriented features of YouTube to effectively achieve its goals and encourage conversion and/or awareness.

YouTube had garnered over 750 applications from across Southeast Asia, with Jobstreet by SEEK being only one of the 12 Philippine brands that were announced as finalists such as Nestle, Lazada, and GCash to name a few.

The Hire Real Talent campaign aims to bare the realities of hiring candidates on social media while encouraging hirers to utilize legitimate job platforms to target the right candidates. Jobstreet by SEEK went with a satirical and witty take on the matter to show hirers that seeking talents through social media may not bring them the best-suited candidates which can result in an inefficient recruitment process. Social media lacks identity verification, making it hard to distinguish real from fake accounts. Users often lack professional profiles and work experience information unlike in job platforms, making it difficult for employers to assess candidates.

In the first video, the applicant being interviewed had a display photo of a newly set-up social media account—anonymous, lifeless, and unrecognizable. As for the second video, the applicant shown was unidentifiable due to their profile photo being a family portrait. Lastly, in the third video, the applicant is seen to have had work experience in a fictitious restaurant, making it difficult to determine factual information about them.

The annual YouTube Works Awards, in partnership with research firm Kantar, recognizes and celebrates campaigns to champion the brilliant minds behind them. This year, it made its comeback bigger and better by bringing the competition all throughout the Southeast Asian region, presenting new categories and a jury brimming with local experts and brilliant minds.

“Being named as having one of the most effective campaigns this year is an incredible honor as we’ve seen a lot of exceptional executions over the past period, so we are extremely grateful for the YouTube Works Awards for recognizing our campaign. We will continue on creating content that will not just get the interest but also educate our audience to remain the most trusted career and talent platform in the Philippines,” shares Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director, Philippines, Jobstreet by SEEK.

To watch the shortlisted video series, visit the following links:

       Hire Real Talent: Sam Juan the Avatar - https://tinyurl.com/Sam-Juan-the-Avatar

       Hire Real Talent: Franz Bob the Chef - https://tinyurl.com/Franz-Bob-the-Chef

       Hire Real Talent: The Family - https://tinyurl.com/Jobstreet-La-Familia

To learn more about Jobstreet by SEEK, visit jobstreet.com.ph.


March 20, 2023

Lee Minho greets Filipinos as the newest addition to the SMDC family


Korean superstar Lee Minho greets Filipinos as the newest addition to the SM Development Corporation (SMDC) family. The country's leading property developer releases an exclusive video greeting from Lee Minho, who was recently named the Most Favorite Actor in the 2023 Hallyu Wave Abroad Survey.


Watch the clip on SMDC's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/LMHGreetsFilipinoFans


#LeeMinhoForSMDC #SMDC #StepIntoLuxury

January 31, 2023

Audrey & Nick Spitz are BACK! And this time, it's deux or die : Murder Mystery 2 premieres on Netflix March 31


Netflix has released the official trailer for Murder Mystery 2. The sequel sees Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston back as the Spitzes, and will premiere only on Netflix March 31st

Find out Who’s Who in Murder Mystery 2 by visiting Tudum.com.


About MURDER MYSTERY 2:

Directed by Jeremy Garelick

Written by James Vanderbilt

Produced by Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Tripp Vinson, James D. Stern, James Vanderbilt, A.J. Dix, Allen Covert

Executive Producers: Barry Bernardi, Kevin Grady, Julie Goldstein, Lucas Smith, Charlize Theron, Beth Kono, Tim Herlihy, Kyle Newacheck

Co Producers: Joseph Vecsey, Judit Maull, Jonathan Loughran

Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Kani, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Zurin Villanueva, Tony Goldwyn, Annie Mumolo with Dany Boon and Adeel Akhtar
Synopsis: 
Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island. But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect. 
MURDER MYSTERY 2 sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful…and their long-awaited trip to Paris. The film is directed by Jeremy Garelick and also stars Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, Kuhoo Verma, with John Kani, and Dany Boon.




#MurderMystery2

December 22, 2022

Pentatonix and Lea Salonga hit YouTube Trending Charts with “Christmas In Our Hearts” music video

Their rendition of a Jose Mari Chan hit is part of Pentatonix’s new album, Holidays Around The World

Filipina Broadway superstar Lea Salonga has recently joined American a cappella group Pentatonix for the music video of “Christmas In Our Hearts.”
Lea Salonga 

Released last weekend, the visuals have garnered more than 640,000 views on its third day of release. It also currently sits inside the top 20 of YouTube’s Trending Music Charts, and continues to gain traction on streaming and airplay.

The soaring ballad, which is a cover of a Jose Mari Chan hit, is part of Pentatonix’s sixth holiday album, Holidays Around The World.

The acclaimed catalog brings their global vision back to life with collaborations featuring some of the most iconic pop artists and established idols from different parts of the world, including Chinese pianist Lang Lang, Congolese gospel singer Grace Lokwa, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji, Latin band La Santa Cecilia, Indian superstar Shreya Ghoshal, Japanese YouTubers HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, British a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers, and American superstar Meghan Trainor.

Apart from the music video release and a new album, the internationally renowned pop ensemble is set to embark on a global tour with multiple stops across North America and Asia.

Just recently, Pentatonix talked to People Magazine about breaking boundaries in terms of making music. According to the five-piece group, they want to experience the “cultural differences in music” and explore working with artists outside their comfort country.

Pentatonix’s Holidays Around The World is now available on all digital music platforms via RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment.

Check out the music video of “Christmas In Our Hearts” here.


November 24, 2022

ANIMA, A+E Networks™ Asia Bring South Korea’s Most Watched YouTube Reality Show to PH


PH version of ‘Nego King’ to stream on ANIMA’s YouTube Channel for FREE!

South Korea's most watched reality show, “Nego King,” will finally reach the Philippines as KROMA's ANIMA Studios partners with one of the leading global entertainment content companies, A+E Networks™ Asia.

A Philippine version of the reality show is coming soon and will be made accessible to viewers in the Philippines for FREE on ANIMA Studios’ YouTube Channel. Hosted by popular Filipino radio and TV personality Sam YG, the show will be produced in Taglish (Tagalog-English). With a following of 453K on Instagram, 21K on Facebook, and 1.6M followers on Twitter, the new Nego King PH host is sure to keep the viewers engaged, laughing and haggling through every episode.

Since the original South Korean “Nego King” premiered two years ago on YouTube, it has steadily gained fame. Now, the show, which has aired 60 episodes across 4 seasons, has amassed a total 135 million views, and the eyeballs keep coming.

In this popular web show, the host is “the king of negotiation,” interacting with ordinary customers through street interviews. The goal is to get to know the pulse of the people by asking for their opinion, critique, and wishes, especially on discounts and/or freebies on various “goods,” which may be an item or service such as beauty or cosmetic products, food, appliances or home items, and electronic gadgets, to name a few.

Later, the Nego King faces CEOs of the brands mentioned in each episode to leverage customer sentiment to get the best deals or discounts. This makes for highly relatable content in an era of belt-tightening due to inflation, especially among Filipinos who love a good bargain.

Now, with ANIMA’s newest partnership with A+E Networks™ Asia, the best Nego Show (Negosyo) of South Korea will soon be entertaining Filipinos with a local version in Taglish, bringing excitement and better deals for the Philippine audience, from clothes to food and various accessories and services.

Watch out because the Nego King may just pop in your neighborhood for ambush interviews.

Tara nang tumawa at tumawad sa Nego King PH!

To learn more about the Philippine’s Nego Show and other works of ANIMA, visit its official website at www.anima.ph


---------------------------------------
About KROMA Entertainment
Kroma Entertainment is a TraDigital Entertainment company that brings together passionate content creators, the best talent, and innovative technology to produce fresh and engaging entertainment for the Filipino audience. KROMA offers entertainment across screens and formats, be it films, series, podcasts, TV shows, music, digital content, or events. Its brands ANIMA, Secret Menu, LIVE MNL, Paradise Rising, NYMA, Kroma PubCo and PIE form a unique ecosystem to create trailblazing experiences for its clients and audiences.

About ANIMA
Anima is a Philippine-based entertainment studio under Kroma Entertainment, composed of dedicated storytellers with expertise in film, series and podcasts.. Whichever story that moves you, makes you laugh, makes you cry, inspires, informs, or empowers you – count on ANIMA to represent and be present in every facet of Filipino life.


About A+E Networks™ Asia
A+E Networks™ is a global media and entertainment brand portfolio that creates, develops, and illuminates entertaining, purpose-driven content that is accessible and captivating to the most expansive, worldwide audience possible. A+E Networks™ Asia is comprised of HISTORY™, Lifetime™ and Crime + Investigation™. Globally, A+E Networks™’ channels and branded programming reach more than 410 million households in over 200 territories.

November 19, 2022

Moira dela Torre stars in Home Credit’s The Great 0% Interest Festival campaign video


Following the rollout of the biggest and grandest 0% interest sale nationwide, Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, launched a new campaign video this holiday season for the brand’s The Great 0% Interest Festival, headlined by Home Credit’s brand ambassador, Moira dela Torre.

Launched through Home Credit’s Facebook and YouTube pages, the new campaign video took inspiration from a famous Philippine reality TV singing competition in which Moira was a judge. In the newly released campaign video, Moira plays as one of the panelists on Home Credit’s “Buy-dol Philippines.”

The campaign video, which aims to promote and drive awareness about Home Credit’s The Great 0% Interest Festival, shows some Buy-dol hopefuls performing songs about the products that customers can get through Home Credit at 0% interest installment plan this holiday season.


“With Christmas being the most festive shopping season of the year, we at Home Credit want to give our customers the access to the widest range of items offered at the most affordable installment plans yet so far. With the launch of our biggest 0% interest sale, we want to make the shopping experience of every Filipino more sulit this holiday season. We’re joined by our brand ambassador Moira dela Torre to help celebrate the holidays in a fun and meaningful way with Home Credit,” shared HCPH’s Chief Marketing Officer Sheila Paul.

Here are some BTS shots with Home Credit’s brand ambassador Moira dela Torre:

Home Credit’s The Great 0% Interest Festival

Filipinos love to go shopping, most especially during the holiday season. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with rewarding yourself after a year-long hard work and putting most of your earnings into your savings. But if you’re a true Filipino, you know that even we spend up our money shopping during the holiday, we still want the best deals for all our purchases!

With Home Credit’s The Great 0% Interest Festival, customers may choose from a wide selection of over 50,000 products – from smartphones and laptops, home appliances and furniture to bicycles and hardware, sports and gym equipment, and many more – offered at 0% interest rates at almost 10,000 partner stores across the country.

Customers may get their dream smartphones and laptops from OPPO, realme, vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, Acer, Apple, Huawei, Asus and Lenovo at an affordable monthly installment plan through Home Credit. Furniture and appliances from Home Credit’s retail partners, such as SM appliances, Robinsons Appliances, Abenson, FC Home, Home Along, AllHome, Emcor, and Automatic Centre, can also be purchased at a flexible payment option of 0% interest.

Ready to shop? Download the My Home Credit app or visit Home Credit’s partner brands and retail stores near you. Shoppers can now experience The Great 0% Interest Festival and make the most affordable purchases until January 31!

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). To learn more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are encouraged to download the app on Google Play to know more about the latest promos and see what is new in the Marketplace.

November 17, 2022

Jollibee brings back the all-out joy of Pinoy Christmas in ‘Sarap ng Pasko’ campaign

Jollibee and its creative agency Publicis JimenezBasic (PJB) show the kind of Christmas that Pinoys love and have longed for in the fast-food chain’s latest ad for the holidays. Titled “Sa Jollibee, Sarap ng Pasko!”, the video depicts different exciting reunions and celebrations of families, made even better with best-tasting Jollibee favorites like Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti, and Burger Steak.
Whether dine-in or drive-thru, Jollibee can make families’ Christmas celebrations more delicious and joyful

While the past two Christmases have veered away from the usual holiday festivities that Filipinos are known for, Christmas in 2022 is shaping up to be much brighter and exciting. Pinoys now look forward to making up for the missed celebrations and once again sharing the all-out joy this season – and Jollibee hopes to capture this in the video and its upbeat jingle.

“The campaign is special because in essence, it took two years in the making. This campaign stands for two years of missed reunions, hugs, and long Christmas dinners—things that made Christmas special are now back. This year is the year kung kailan babawi tayo sa sarap at saya, and we’re doing it together with Jollibee,” says Lucas Luchico, Creative Director of PJB.

The beginning of the video shows how past get-togethers were done online—a shared experience of many as everyone navigated pandemic restrictions while making it a point to still connect with loved ones during a challenging time.

“The creative process was a personal one for all of those involved. It was filled with retrospection, and it was a creative expression of our collective wish to bring back the ‘sarap ng Pasko’ that we all miss,” adds Luchico.

The video showcased how Jollibee can be a joyful place for family and friends to have their get-togethers

Jollibee’s latest Christmas ad with PJB shows how Filipinos can make up for the missed celebrations and once again share the all-out joy this season

As Jollibee endeavors to bring back the happy and fun moments people look forward to during the most wonderful time of the year, the rest of the video shows several vignettes of joyful Christmas celebrations. This includes a family going to a brightly lit Jollibee Drive-Thru, a group of friends having their Christmas get-together in a Jollibee store, mascots, store teams and delivery riders happily dancing, and an extended family coming together to celebrate the holidays at their beautifully decorated home.

“We share in our customers’ excitement and joy to once again have the all-out celebrations that Christmas in the Philippines is known for. Through this campaign, we want to remind our customers that Jollibee will always be there to add even more sarap and saya to their gatherings through our great-tasting food. Whether dining in or bringing their favorites at home, Jollibee wants to be part of every Filipino family’s celebrations during the most wonderful time of the year,” says Dorothy Dee-Ching, Vice President of Marketing of Jollibee Philippines.

Jollibee and friends Yum, Hetty, Twirlie, and Popo are back to delight more customers this season

Watch Jollibee’s newest Christmas ad on the official Jollibee Facebook page and on Jollibee Philippines YouTube channel, and join the conversation online by using the hashtag #JollibeeSarapNgPasko.

July 8, 2022

ABS-CBN Entertainment remains the No. 1 YouTube channel in Southeast Asia with 40 million subscribers (as of July 2022)


ABS-CBN Entertainment is still the most subscribed YouTube channel in all of Southeast Asia as it achieved another milestone by hitting 40 million subscribers on the popular video streaming platform.

The YouTube channel currently has over 53.5 billion lifetime views as of June 2022, according to Tubular Labs, one of the most trusted global video measurement and analytics platforms.

As the country’s biggest content provider, ABS-CBN is now offering its Made for YouTube exclusive shows on a special weekend primetime block via Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube

Feel the ‘kilig’ and good vibes from Maris Racal and Carlo Aquino in “How to Move On in 30 Days,” the first YouTube co-production in the Philippines, which has already garnered over 20 million combined views since its premiere. Catch the series on Saturdays at 9 PM.

Join Alora Sasam at 10:30 PM for the fun roving quiz show “IQ Ang Nagwagi,” where she visits ABS-CBN shows and surprises Kapamilya stars by quizzing them about random tricky questions.

Go behind-the-scenes with the “It’s Showtime” family at 10:45 PM for “It’s Showtime All Access,” where the hosts and staff play fun games, raid each other’s dressing rooms, and ask amusing questions.

Get relatable love and life lessons in “Dear MOR: Celebrity Specials” at 11 PM, featuring the voices of Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza, Kiara Takahashi and Benedix Ramos, and Vivoree Esclito and Zach Castañeda.

Meanwhile, cap-off the weekend by enjoying a night full of music on “One Music Play PH.” Watch intimate live performances from “The Music Room” and “Gold School,” where multi-talented Filipino artists perform and share the stories behind their songs, and feel the concert vibes in “Yeng Constantino: Salamat sa Sampung Taon” and “Double Hearts Digital Concerts” at 9 PM every Sunday.

Kapamilya Online Live also continues to give viewers access to free livestreaming and on-demand viewing of ABS-CBN teleseryes. Tune in to the Philippines’ longest-running action-drama series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” KathNiel’s “2 Good 2 Be True,” the sizzling romantic drama “A Family Affair,” and Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte’s “Love in 40 Days.”

ABS-CBN’s efforts to continue to serve with entertaining and inspiring stories boosts the company’s transition into being an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among all media companies, and a growing list of digital properties that appeal to a wide array of audiences.

Join ABS-CBN’s growing family by subscribing to the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel.

June 17, 2022

Secrets Unmasked in New Episode of Puregold’s “Ang Babae Sa Likod ng Face Mask”

A
fter a highly successful premiere on the Puregold Channel, romantic-comedy series ‘Ang Babae Sa Likod ng Face Mask’ continues to excite in its upcoming second episode as interesting developments unravel in the life of its lead characters.

The premiere garnered thousands of views online as romcom fans flocked to see the budding romance between Herlene Budol’s Malta and Joseph Marco’s Sieg. In the premiere we got to know Malta, a young woman who is labelled “hipon.” Malta works at a local café to help pay the mounting household bills and support her mother, a struggling vlogger named Madam Baby, played by Mickey Ferriols.

While working at the café, Malta runs into Sieg, a handsome young man who is smarting from a recent breakup. Enchanted by Malta’s beautiful eyes, Sieg is immediately smitten.

Viewers excitedly gushed about the new series, noting the strong chemistry between the duo. Marife Dayro wrote, “Grabeee, lakas maka-good vibes at kilig much sa tambalang Herlene Budol at Joseph Marco!”

Other fans chimed in, complimenting the perfect pairing of Herlene and Joseph. “Ganda NG chemistry nila bagy n bagy cla ❤ luv it!” Mark Anthony Agustin commented,

The wonderful performance of Herlene—and those of the rest of the cast—stood out. “Grabe ang galing galing na ni Hipon when it comes sa acting, at ang ganda ganda na din niya,” an obviously thrilled Jamaica Surtido noted. Meanwhile, viewer Chiarina Mosquito praised the entire cast by writing, “Yayy!! I super love Herlene and all the cast. Bravo ang gagaling nila. Nakakatanggal ng stress, nakakatuwa panoorin.”

However, one sentiment clearly stood out as viewers expressed their support for ‘Ang Babae Sa Likod ng Face Mask’. As Michelle Bernardo put it in YouTube, “Cant wait for the next episode!!!”
Malta works to pay the bills at home as her mother focuses on vlogging.

Madam Baby owns and operates her own sari-sari store.
 
Where Episode 1 showed how Malta and Sieg hit it off from the start, the upcoming episode will bare the emotional conflicts that could get in the way of their happiness. Will Malta and Sieg have a chance on friendship? Or relationship? Will they meet again?
Malta eagerly anticipates Sieg potentially returning to the café.

Sieg finds himself searching for Malta online.

Madam Baby’s struggle to pay the bills continues in episode 2.

Will Sieg find out what Malta is hiding?

More details about Sieg’s past will come to the surface in episode 2.

Find out in the latest episode of “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask” on the official YouTube Puregold Channel on Saturdays, 7 PM. For more updates, like @puregold.shopping on Facebook, follow @puregold_ph on Instagram and Twitter, and subscribe to Puregold Channel on YouTube.

March 11, 2022

Love blooms in Jollibee Studios’ My Crush is a Cactus Killer

Sometimes, it’s the unexpected change and uncertainties in our lives that bring us to a deep realization that our fate, indeed, has a funny way of making things fall into place. The same is true for the characters of Mandy and Mikey — the main characters in Jollibee Studios’ first-ever three-episode mini series, My Crush is a Cactus Killer.

Mandy and Mikey, played by Gigi de Lana and Raphael Balaccua, respectively, are plant-lovers who faced setbacks in their professional and personal lives due to the pandemic. Struggling to put their lives back together, they discover how their shared love for plants may just bring them a deeper connection.

“What I love about my character is how accepting she is,” said singer-actress Gigi De Lana. “She doesn’t judge and gives up. This story is about believing that there is still hope for when you make a decision and set your goals, even if there are a lot of things that hinder you,” she continued.
See how love blooms with Mandy (Gigi de Lana) and Mikey (Raphael Balaccua) in Jollibee Studios’ My Crush is a Cactus Killer mini-series

Known for her vocal prowess, Gigi has been put under the showbiz spotlight with her new venture as a leading lady in My Crush is a Cactus Killer. This transition into an acting career has become a journey of growth for Gigi, one that she pursues with joy, love, and passion.

“First love ko ‘yung singing but acting is also a big accomplishment for me and something that I’d love to continue to explore.” According to her, both crafts have allowed her to embrace her vulnerability.
Life’s challenges and love for plants bring Mandy and Mikey together in this heartwarming Jollibee Studios’ mini-series

Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, Jollibee Studios’ My Crush is a Cactus Killer is a quirky romance story that shows how to find joy in love despite the struggles that come along the way. And when it comes to narrating stories like this, no brand does it quite like Jollibee.

With over 700,000 subscribers on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and millions of views on each of their viral videos, Jollibee continues to share short films that tug at the heartstrings of its viewers.

When asked about her initial reaction to the opportunity, Gigi was quick to say that it was an automatic “Yes” for her. “I’ve been such a huge fan of Jollibee’s short films. I think what makes it popular is it makes people laugh, fall in love, cry, and most importantly, binibigyan kami ng lesson sa bawat kwento,” said Gigi.

Her co-star Raphael Balaccua also has this to say, “Working with the creative minds behind the new Jollibee series has been such a joy. With Direk Sigrid guiding me and Gigi, I feel confident that we gave justice to the characters of Mandy and Mikee because I know the right emotions were pulled from us.”

Catch the three-part Jollibee Studios series, My Crush is Cactus Killer, now out on Jollibee Studios’ YouTube page. Share your kilig online through Jollibee’s official social media pages.

December 18, 2021

It’s all in the journey: Finding love with John Lloyd & Bea’s One True Pair The Movie, a film from Jollibee Studios

Many people dream of falling in love with the right person at the right time and making it last forever, but many are left disappointed yet continue searching while some give up and find other kinds of love that work for them.

Love might be a powerful and universal feeling yet it’s anything but simple--that is at the heart of the newest Jollibee Studios film, One True Pair The Movie, starring the country’s most iconic love team, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.


One True Pair. Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz make a comeback film with Jollibee Studios.


The film tells the story of Ian and Gela, two famous celebrities who were once a popular on-screen tandem for many rom-com movies over the years. Ian, dubbed the “Prince of Philippine Cinema,” took a short break from showbiz while Gela continued being a top celebrity.


After his break, Ian and Gela reunite once again as they work on a project together. In their musings and conversations, we see how they are as real people, how they’ve matured individually over time, and their enduring friendship and love for each other.


The film is directed by JP Habac and is a deeply insightful film that shows that as people grow, so does the love they have for other people.


The country’s One True Pair gives a heart-wrenching, yet insightful, exchange of lines in a short film with Jollibee Studios.


The country’s one true pair


After the release of the film on Dec. 1 on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel, One True Pair the Movie has amassed over 4 million views with many commenting that the film felt unscripted and surfaced the reality of what it meant to love a person and how the definition of love changes as life goes on.


The film also led the YouTube channel to grow from 652,000 subscribers before the release of the film to 704,000 subscribers to date.


Parang ‘di scripted, parang totoo, parang lahat galing sa puso, parang nanonood ka ng totoong buhay ng dalawang artista na minsan sumugal pero natakot sa nararamdaman. Thank you Jollibee nakaka-touch kasi ito talaga ang reality,” said Crizell Susana on YouTube.


The film also highlighted why John Lloyd and Bea have remained the most iconic love team in the Philippine entertainment industry for more than a decade.


“I feel that the storyline was inspired by them…I love how John Lloyd and Bea had inputted their emotions into this,” said Cheenee in a comment on the film. “I realized how humans are so complex to the point that love cannot be explained in just one tense. There are indeed different types of love,” she added.


Well loved by Filipinos since the 2000s, Bea and John Lloyd bring waves of joy and kilig with Jollibee Studios’ One True Pair The Movie.


The journey of finding the love that lasts


Within the 35-minute film, One True Pair The Movie showed that there are different kinds of love and that the journey of finding the One is also a journey of finding oneself.


The story of Gela and Ian showed that throughout their lives, people may find several “loves” from the first love who taught them how to love–the fairytale, the ideal but one often does not last. The love that changed them and taught them how to love themselves. This is the love that’s painful but one that they’ll look back and be thankful for because it taught them how to choose themselves and walk away. The love that lasts–it's the one that stays even after the romance is gone--that inexplicable connection that remains even if the kilig is gone. This is the love that was built on all the lessons in a person’s journey. This is the love that has grown through joy and adversity, and is made even more special for it. And finally, the love that goes beyond romance–this is the love that has always been there while they are busy loving the first three kinds and all other kinds of love they wanted to be in.

The beauty of taking that journey in finding the love that lasts is that it is as much a journey of yourself--accepting yourself and loving yourself and how you appreciate the people that came and went in your life and how those experiences made you grow into the person you are now.


Find your own kind of love in Jollibee’s One True Pair the Movie exclusively on Jollibee Studios and find more lessons in love and life by subscribing to the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel.

 

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
enjoying wonderful world