The Sound of Music

Be enchanted by the world’s beloved musical as Resorts World Manila brings back The Sound of Music starting October 15, 2011 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater; featuring a powerhouse cast of theater veterans and most promising newcomers guaranteed to beguile you in this timeless tale of love.

Based on a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, a musical by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music showcases the story of Maria Rainer, a young postulant appointed as governess over the seven children of widower Captain Georg von Trapp. Maria takes on the role of a mother to her charges, teaches them the art of music and singing, and captivates the heart of the once cold and stern captain.

The Sound of Music Cast:

Joanna Ampil as Maria Rainer

London’s West End actress Joanna Ampil will lead the roster of characters to play the vibrant and impressionable postulant, Maria Rainer, who will change the lives of the Trapp Family Singers. Having made countless international appearances in film and television, including Miss Saigon, Hair, and Les Miserables, Joanna’s performance as the new Maria is certainly something to look forward to. 

Playing as Joanna Ampil's alternate is Cris Villonco. Fresh from her portrayal as Maria Clara of Noli Me Tangere, we will witness her talent as she transforms from being the shy Maria Clara to the free-spirited Maria Rainer.

Audie Gemora as Captain Georg von Trapp

Reliving the character of Austrian Navy Captain Georg von Trapp will be the “King of Philippine Theater.” Audie Gemora is currently the head of talent management of ABC channel 5. He will grace the stage as the unaffectionate widower and father of seven children, eventually falling in love with Maria.

Taking a breather from the corporate world to alternate for the male lead role will be Ed Feist, and Broadway actor and World Champion of Performing Arts 2006 Jon Joven.

Tanya Manalang as Liesl von Trapp

Tanya Manalang brings life into the character of Liesl, alternated by Rachel Coates. While going through the challenges of first love, witness the eldest daughter of Captain von Trapp as she performs her own version of Sixteen Going on Seventeen.

Paolo Ocampo as Friedrich von Trapp

Playing as the fourteen-year old quiet son of the captain is Paolo Ocampo. Also alternating for the role as Friedrich von Trapp is Luis Nieto.

Rebecca Coates as Louisa von Trapp

With Danielle Sanghio as the able alternate, Rebecca Coates will be portraying the role of Louisa von Trapp, the thirteen-year old daughter who often plays tricks on Maria and pretends to be her other sisters.

Anton Posadas as Kurt von Trapp

Kurt von Trapp is the eleven-year old outspoken son who always questions Maria. Giving justice to the role will be Anton Posadas, with alternates Roberto Sison and Justin Sian.

Atasha Muhlach as Brigitta von Trapp

Sharing the role with Janina Punzalan and Alessandra Allado, Atasha Muhlach, daughter of veteran actor Aga Muhlach and former beauty queen Charlene Gonzales, will be under the spotlight as the sharp-witted Brigitta von Trapp.

Alida Moberg as Marta von Trapp

The role of Marta will be portrayed by Alida Moberg, with alternates Paula Therese Zamesa and Sofia Yabyabin. Marta is the sixth and very shy von Trapp child who will be the first to like Maria.

Alexa Villaroel as Gretl von Trapp

With alternate Shanti Gleason, Alexa Villaroel will portray the charming daughter of Captain von Trapp. Gretl is also the youngest among the seven children.

SHOW SCHEDULE (starts on October 15, 2011):

Day	Time
Wednesday	8 PM
Thursday	8 PM
Friday	8 PM
Saturday	3 PM / 8 PM
Sunday	3 PM

Get your tickets now!

SEAT SECTION	TICKET PRICES
VIP	P2,000
Premiere	P1,700
Deluxe	P1,300
Balcony	P1,000

Tickets are available at the Resorts World Manila Box Office and all TicketWorld outlets. 

Call the Resorts World Manila Tourist/Visitor Hotline at 836-6333, 908-8833

or TicketWorld at 811-9999 for more information.

Run in the Million Hectare Challenge

"Home Made for the Holidays”

Promo Mechanics

1.     Get 20% off on your copy “Home Made for the Holidays” when you reserve until 

        October 25, 2011! No downpayment required.

2.    PLUS! Enjoy a special dessert at The Food Barn and P100 off on a minimum P1,000 purchase

       in Goodies N’ Sweets upon presenting your NBS receipt with a purchase of Home-Made for

       the Holidays. The Food Barn is at 56B East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig and Goodies N' Sweets 

      is at 108 Carpark Bldg., Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan.

3.   Freebies can only be availed off upon full payment of the book. Reservation slips will not be honored.

4.   Customer can avail of the two premium promos with each valid receipt.

The Most Inspirational Quotes From Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studio.......the mastermind behind Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died October 5, 2011, 56 years old. 

A true visionary who leaves the world an enormous legacy. His product launches were legendary events and he will be missed enormously. With the passing of Steve Jobs today, the world did not only loose a visionary in the world of technology, but also in movie making. We will never be part away with the brilliance beyond compare of  the computers and gadgets you created. 

 Rest In Peace Mr. Steve Jobs! 
God is with you always !

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

TUNOG NATIN , An Original Pilipino Music (OPM) Concert Series : LEG 3

TUNOG NATIN LEG 3 NA featuring Jaya, Noel Cabangon, Myrus, Techy Romantics, Letter Day Story, MCoy Fundales, Tricia Garcia, Moonstar 88, Franco, and Miguel Escueta. It's on October 21, 7:30PM at the Bonifacio Global City. FREE ADMISSION!

POLYEAST RECORDS PROUDLY ANNOUNCES DEBUT RELEASE OF LIBERA’S FIRST-EVER CHRISTMAS ALBUM, IN STORES NOW!

The distinctive sound of Libera has travelled the world in the last few years. After the group’s first visit in the Philippines last October 2009 which became a remarkable success, they’re coming back with the release of their most-awaited and first-ever CHRISTMAS ALBUM, with 16 tracks collecting traditional and new unique arrangements of classical and contemporary holiday tunes.

EMI Music through Polyeast Records releases Libera’s highly-anticipated first Christmas album. With their exciting mix of secular and sacred Christmas favorites including Joy to the World, O Holy Night, The First Nowell, Carol of the Bells, In Dulci Jubilo and White Christmas, join Libera as they bring in the holiday season with Christmas Album packed in Deluxe CD set that includes exclusive song cards.

Their most recent release, Peace, was #1 in the UK, Japanese and Philippines classical charts; in the US, it peaked at #2 and hit the Heat Seekers chart. The boys in the group, under the musical direction of Robert Prizeman, come together to produce truly extraordinary music with results unlike any other vocal group around today.

They first visited the Philippines in October 2009 and came back the year after for a sold out performance at the Philippine International Convention Center. They also performed at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City. The concert repertoire for the tour included “Orinoco Flow,” by Enya, which makes reference to the island of Cebu. The encore song was “Bayan Ko,” which they sang in Tagalog.

Libera is an all-boy English vocal group directed by Robert Prizeman and most members come from the parish choir of St. Philip’s, Norbury, in South London. Libera’s distinctive sound of stunning harmonies is also available in the albums available in the Philippines including ”Sing For Ever” (1988), “New Day” (1990), “Angel Voices” (1993), “Angel Voices” (1996),”Peace on Heart” (1996), “Angel Voices 3 (1997), “Libera” (1999), “Luminosa” (2001), “Complete Libera” (2003), “2 CD set with Libera and Luminosa” (2004), “Visions” (2005), “Welcome to Libera’s World” (2006), “Angel Voices” (2006), “Angel Voices – Libera in Concert” (2007), “New Dawn” (2008), “Prayer: You Were There” (2008), “Eternal – The Best of Libera” ( 2009), “Peace” (2010), “Peace De Luxe Edition” (2010) and “Libera Song of life” (2010).

Libera will be performing songs from their Christmas album at PICC Plenary Hall on 25 October 2011 at 8:00 pm and Waterfront Hotel Cebu on 28 October 2011 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available on TicketWorld (891-9999) and Arts Council of Cebu Office (032-2330452 / 0917-3287917). Please visit http://libera360.com for more ticket details. Album buyers at both events will also be given a chance to have a “MEET AND GREET with LIBERA” and exclusive mall signing on October 23 (Sunday), 4pm at SM The Block North Edsa and October 27 at SM City Cebu.

Get a copy of Libera’s Christmas Album at selected Odyssey and Astroplus outlets and be a lucky winner to see LIBERA in PICC. For more info, please visit www.polyeastrecords.com. Libera Christmas Album is released by Polyeast Records for only Php 400.00.

Black Eyed Peas Live in Manila

Party with the multi-awarded and best-selling American hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas in Manila on October 25 at Mall of Asia concert grounds!Filipino fans are rest assured that October 25 marks another night of head- bobbing, feet- thumping and body grooving beats as will.i.am (William Adams), Filipino apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda), Taboo (Jaime Gomez) and singer Fergie (Stacy Ann Ferguson) are still in tip-top shape albeit rumors about the group’s hiatus are making a loud noise right now.

Black Eyed Peas Live in Manila Ticket Prices:

- VIP A 10,000
- VIP B 8,000
- GOLD 6,000
- SILVER 3,000
- BRONZE 1,000

“A Little Bit of Heaven”

A Little Bit of Heaven is an upcoming romantic comedy film directed by Nicole Kassell and starring  Gael García Bernal   and  Kate Hudson.

“A Little Bit of Heaven” follows the story of a guarded woman who discovers she has cancer, but when she meets her soulmate, the threat of falling in love became scarier than death.

Also starring Academy Award winners Whoopi Goldberg and Kathy Bates. “A Little Bit of Heaven” is   formerly titled  “Earthbound.”

 “A Little Bit of Heaven” is coming soon in Philippine theaters.

“The Kitchen Musical” - tv musical series

Featuring a pool of Asia's talented casts comprising both veteran and up-and-coming new faces from around the region, The Kitchen Musical is a tantalizing tale stretching 13 episodes of an hour each, centered around good food, great wines.

Each episode will be wrapped in specially re-arranged and re-recorded popular hit songs animated with dance sequences. A menu of delicious dishes And dessert will be featured every episode that promises to be as luscious and addictive as the show itself.

The Kitchen Musical is set in the musical world of a famous restaurant and anchored around the storyline of a rich young girl’s journey of self-discovery when she starts working in the kitchen of the restaurant, straight out of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris.

Produced and shot in Singapore by The Group Entertainment, Karylle (Sous Chef Maddie) and Christian (Sous Chef Daniel) took the risk in showcasing their talent in another country. The dance-sing-comedy-drama series will also star other Filipino artist such as Ikey Canoy, Thou Reyes, and Art Acuna.

According to Karylle, they’ve worked hard for the show and are very happy. Christian also added, “You will see me and Karylle in a very new light in this musical. It’s exciting.”

“The Kitchen Musical” will be shown in seven countries including Philippines and will launch on October aired via Kapamilya ABS-CBN, Studio 23, and AXN television channels.

Starring : Stephen Rahman Hughes, Karylle Tatlonghari, Christian Bautista,

               Arthur Acuña, Rosemary Vandenbroucke

Director and Writer : CheeK

Karylle Tatlonghari as Maddie Avilon, Sous Chef in The Avilon , her father's restaurant

Christian Bautista as Daniel Ray, Sous Chef

Rosemary Vandenbroucke as Selena Argon, Sommelier 

Arthur Acuna as Harry Shaw, General Manager of  The Avilon

Stephan Ramhan-Hughes as Alex Marcus, Executive Chef of The Avilon  

A Purposeful Morning

When I woke up this morning lying in bed, 

I was asking myself , what are some of the secrets of happiness in life?

I found the answer right there, in my very room. 

The fan said                 -        Be cool

The roof said                -       Aim high

The window said          -       See the world

The clock said               -       Every minute is precious

The mirror said             -       Reflect before you act

The calendar said         -       Be up-to-date

The door said                -      Push hard for your goals

And not to forget . . . . 

The carpet said             -          Kneel down and Pray.

Carry a Heart that Never Hates.

Carry a Smile that Never Fades.

Carry a Touch that Never Hurts.

We Live, Laugh, Love .

That's a happy purposeful day !