Christian Bables Receives Bright Star Award at the 2019 Asian Pop-Up Cinema

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Christian Bables,  one of the brilliant young actors of his generation, is an award-winning actor to be reckoned with.

Gaining international attention, Christian won Bright Star Award in the prestigious 2019 Asian Pop-Up Cinema for "Signal Rock." Previously, he won the Best Actor Award from the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival for the same movie “Signal Rock.” He has won Best Supporting Actor Award at many film festivals, which included “Die Beautiful” in which he plays a transgender woman.

Christian breathes life into every character he portrays and enjoys being an actor because he can express himself, touch other people’s lives, and execute his passion.

Christian always takes his work seriously and values the importance of training and preparation. He remains focus on his craft as an actor that is why blessings continuously keep pouring in for him. 

“Like what my mentors tell me, acting is a lifestyle of learning. Kahit na sino, kahit hindi actor, ay dapat hindi tumigil sa pag-aaral. Dapat laging bukas na matuto,” says Christian.

He has proven to all and sundry that he is an award-winning actor to be reckoned with. 

“Acting is a venue to express myself. I enjoy giving empowerment to every character I portray because through that ako mismo ay nae-empower.” 

Christian is in high spirits these days. Fresh from the box-office success of Panti Sisters, Christian is deeply overwhelmed with the outcome of the movie which revolves around the story of three gay siblings whose rich father wants to bequeath his inheritance to a son who can give him a grandchild.

“Nakakatuwa na tinanggap ng Filipino audience and maybe the foreign audience ang pelikula namin. Thank you very much but more than anything else, I am ecstatic because we were able to relay the message of the movie. Likewise, we become proud allies of the LGBT community. Personally, this is my way of giving back because ang laki ng utang na loob ko sa LGBT community. If not for my role as Barbs in Die Beautiful, I wouldn’t be here. Hindi mabubukas ang pintuan ng mga pangarap ko. Ang mapapangako ko ay hindi ako magsasawa at mapapagod na gumawa ng mga makabuluhang istorya para sa LGBT community.”

He just came back from Chicago to personally accept his Bright Star Awa in the prestigious 2019 Asian Pop-Up Cinema for his sterling performance in Signal Rock. In the film, Christian plays Intoy, a poor high school dropout who resides in a far-flung fishing island with his family and courageously climbs steep rock formations just to get a cellphone signal. (He won the Best Actor Award at the Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) in Vietnam last year.) 

Christian shares his experience attending the event. 

“They were all nice. The founder is Ms. Sophia Boccio. She was very accommodating. I received a warm welcome from the people in Chicago most especially the Filipino community. Grabe iyong suporta nila sa Signal Rock, sa akin, at sa pagpunta ko. I enjoyed my stay there. It was a heartwarming experience. It is one of my most memorable film festivals.”

Also recently, he won the Best Actor Award at the Urduja Film Festival for his role in Signal Rock which also received the Movie of the Year (Drama) Award. Urduja Film Festival is a yearly competition which promotes student short, feature, and independent films in Northern Luzon.

Despite his achievements, Christian remains humble. How does he handle fame? 

“For me, being known is just part of the job. Iyong real job for me, ang totoong batayan sa akin ay kung gaano ka kadiligent at kung gaano ka kagutom as an actor. You’re just as good as your last work. So ang pagiging masipag (iyong kaya mong i-assess kung tama ba o hindi ang ginagawa mo) ay ang totoong batayan for me at hindi ang fame.”

Christian is grateful for all the good projects coming his way. Aside from upcoming movies, and stageplay, he is part of a new teleserye in ABS-CBN. 

“I am thankful to ABS-CBN for giving me such a good and challenging role. Please watch out for my new television series soon.”

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Selena Marie Live at Six Doors in BGC

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Selena Marie will showcase her musical talents at Six Doors 3D BBQ Buffet in BGC Uptown Mall on March 2, 16, and 30. The show starts at 7pm.

Dubbed as the Ukulele Girl, Selena emerged into the limelight when she sang Can’t Help Falling in Love while playing the ukulele during the blind audition of The Voice Teens Philippines. Now, she has thousands of subscribers on her YouTube channel and commands large followings on Facebook and Instagram.

Selena loves composing her own songs. “I don’t have any specific ritual but I only write my songs when my emotions are at its peak. I also make sure that my mind is clear from any other thoughts because I like a peaceful atmosphere when I compose. It’s mostly just me, a pen and notebook, and either my guitar or ukulele.”

Selena admires Yeng Constantino, Sarah Geronimo, Moira dela Torre, Kyla, Juris, Sitti Navarro, and KZ Tandingan. “I love foreign artists as well but I guess I’m really a sucker for OPM songs.”

The future looks bright for the young online star who recently signed a recording contract with PolyEast Records.

“As an artist, I’m looking forward to bigger things to happen, especially when it comes to my original compositions. Aside from inspiring other people and touching hearts with my music, I want to have that one song that will be in the hearts of Filipinos for decades. I want to write more songs that people can relate to in their everyday lives.”

Joining Selena onstage at Six Doors is Mac Murillo who is part of the digital team of AAAI. Mac has had stints as an acoustic singer before working with AAAI, and staged regular gigs at The 70s Bistro and 12 Monkeys. He is also an active YouTuber.

Selena Marie is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visitfb.com/asianartistsagency

Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen Reunite in Ang Sikreto ng Piso

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Real-life couple Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen reunite in the family-oriented comedy movie Ang Sikreto ng Piso. The story centers on the strength of familial love and explains what viewers need to know about the Philippine peso. Ang Sikreto ng Piso is inspired by real occurrences that transpired in 2006 on the smuggle of the Philippine peso coin.

Ariel and Gelli are the perfect choices to portray husband and wife in the movie. They are one of local showbiz’s most enduring marriages. The couple has been married for more than two decades. Their sons Joaquin and Julio are currently based in Toronto, Canada.

“I am happy to work with Ariel. I welcome the opportunity to play couple with him in reel life. As an actor, Ariel has matured a lot. I am proud of him! I have seen all his dramas but it is still different kapag up close ko siyang pinapanood when he acts. Our exchanges of dialogues went smoothly during the shooting since kilala namin ang isa’t isa. We gave one another pieces of advice on how to make a scene more convincing while we were doing the movie. I hope the viewers will watch and enjoy our new movie,” says Gelli.

They have been married since 1997. How do they keep the romance burning? “We have been asked this question several times. I must say respecting each other is very essential in all relationships. We work in the same industry so we learn to be supportive and understanding of each other’s work. We do not let problems drift us apart so communication is a must. Gelli and I learned about these things as we get along in our married lives. I am blessed to have Gelli by my side. We are a team,” shares Ariel. 

The movie will be shown in theaters nationwide starting January 30.

Directed by Perry Escaño, Ang Sikreto ng Piso also stars Bea Binene, Lou Veloso, Angelica Ulip, Long Mejia, Joyce Peñas Pilarsky, Nico Nicolas, Ricky Rivero, Beverly Salviejo, Wacky Kiray, Gabby Go Balauag, Paul Sy, Garry Lim, Kiel Rodriguez, Raphael Robes, Gomz Burza, Micah Musa, Kim Llono, Lao, Amberlicious, Abel Napuran, Alvin Barcelona, Ericka Barreto, EmEm Bunyi, Donna Tamayo, Roy Sotero, Morris Sevilla, and with the special participation of Ernie Garcia. Produced by JPP Dreamworld Productions and MPJ Entertainment Productions.

Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen are talents of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visitfb.com/asianartistsagency

Cruise the World with Chef Anton Amoncio

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Celebrity chef Anton Amoncio embarks on an exciting adventure to start 2019. See him and fellow hosts Patty Lee, Yvonne Man, and Michele Lean as they cross the vast ocean on a cruise ship while presenting coastal destinations that will leave the viewers in awe with the new TLC show, Cruise the World.

On the first two episodes of Cruise the World, Patty and Chef Anton meet each other while on a cruise. Forging new friendship, they travel together and introduce their respective countries, Taiwan and the Philippines. Fun and adventure await them as they head to their two getaways.

The pair starts their journey on Patty’s homeland Taiwan where Chef Anton and the viewers discover something new on the island state. Chef Anton and Patty later venture to the Philippines and explore Palawan, one of the country’s famous tourist attractions where they experience local culture and cuisine.

“Traveling with strangers is something new to me. Working with Patty is super fun and cool. We had great chemistry while doing the show,” shares Chef Anton.

Chef Anton is the grand prize winner and the first Filipino to win in the Asian Food Channel’s Food Hero Asia in 2016. He is the host of Asian Food Channel and The Food Network Channel. Meanwhile, Patty is a host, actress, singer, and model from Taiwan. She is the host of the TLC travel show, Fun Taiwan First Timer, and the Taiwanese dive show, 30 Meters Underwater.

The other two TLC hosts are Yvonne Man (journalist and host of Bloomberg TV) of Hong Kong and Michele Lean (television presenter, Asia Food Channel host, and TV chef) of China. They will be featured on the third and fourth episodes of Cruise the World. 

The four-episode show will premiere on January 19, Saturday, at 7:10pm (SEA and PH) and 8:00pm (TW) as well as January 20, Sunday, at 6:00pm (India). 

Chef Anton Amoncio is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

Mastermind Dances the Night Away at Casino Filipino

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 Dance to the beat of Mastermind at the Casino Filipino dance floor on November 24 (Manila Bay), November 28 (Malabon), November 29 (Ronquillo), and November 30 (Madison).

The YouTube dance crew Mastermind is composed of Kristian Vienn “Pao” Gonzales, David Inere, Rey Baylon, Bryan Carlo Abunda, Raymund Arago, Adam Noel Bagares, Dale Johnson Odicta, Jester Brozas, and Ericson Apelado.

The nine-man urban dance crew received the Silver Creator Award from YouTube last year for surpassing 100,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel. The group has huge followings since they became one of the finalists of ABS-CBN’s Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5. Their synchronized street-dance styles videos on social media earn number of views, shares, and likes. Some of their dance videos have set trends in social media.

Mastermind is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. 

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Meet The Newest Boyband, Bring Me the Boys

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Five boys who come from generation M will sing your favorite pop songs of old.

From left to right: Paulo Reyes, Eian Rances, Dior Veneracion, Jovani Manansala, Angelo Nabor

They have banded together to sing music of the past particularly, those that were made famous in the early 90’s, 80’s, 70’s and 60’s. Some of these songs include Light and Shade, When She Cries, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, Uptown Girl, You Can’t Hurry Love, Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain, and Can’t Take My Eyes of You. These, aside from the current and more popular ones. The boys call themselves, Bring Me The Boys.

The five good-looking guys of Bring Me The Boys are Eian Rances, Jovani Manansala, Paulo Reyes, Christian Dior Veneracion Paglinawan, and Angelo Nabor.

Eian is the lead actor of the short film Lipstick, Jovani is a commercial model and actor who is part of the Cinema One Originals movie, Mamu: and a Mother Too, Paulo plays the guitar, a skill he learned in high school, Dior is a Peta Theater alumnus and has had stints as a singer in small town events, Angelo is a Pinoy Boyband Superstar 2016 qualifier and has written and published two books for Psicom. Angelo is presently working on his third book.

The members went through rigorous auditions. They also trained in voice, stage presence and movement. “For me, training is the most fun but also the most challenging. I learned not only about singing but also about having the right outlook in life,” Dior shared.

What sets Bring Me The Boys apart from the other bands is their love for classic pop songs. “Sobrang ‘raw’ namin. We are millennials, yet we will be singing classic pop songs. That to me is exciting,” Eian explained.

Paulo adds that aside from singing he dances. Another talent is drawing. “I can do human beatbox, and draw pretty good.”

One helpful advice he got from a friend as he pursues his dream in singing was, “Sing with your heart. Tell your story. Let it out! Make them feel what you feel.”

For Jovani, determination is the key to success, “Pursue your dreams and never give up. And always believe in yourself.”

Band members of Bring Me The Boys are excited as they embark on a new chapter of their lives. They are hopeful of what tomorrow brings. And Angelo has even envisioned himself in the near future, “Isang sikat na mang-aawit, may sariling bahay, may restaurant business, at naipatayo na namin ang pangarap ni mama na grocery para sa kanila ni papa.”

Bring Me The Boys also loves the music of Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Bruno Mars, James Ingram, John Legend, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, KZ Tandingan and Michael Pangilinan. 

Chech this group's social media accounts: 

Facebook: @BMTBmusic

https://www.facebook.com/BMTBMusic/

IG: @BMTB.PH

https://www.instagram.com/bmtb.ph/

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Mariel Rodriguez: Feels The Love

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Mariel Rodriguez is a happy woman. Married to action superstar Robin Padilla for eight years now, Mariel is a picture of contentment. She could not ask for more.

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There had been challenges, like her difficult pregnancies, her weight gain, but all these she has overcome.

“When I married Robin, the biggest challenge we faced was when I couldn’t keep my pregnancies,” she reveals. She also gained pounds when Isabella was born. But having Isabella (almost two years old) in her life made her think less of herself, and more of others. “She has taught me to be truly selfless. You would be surprised the lengths you can do for your baby. It’s limitless,” says Mariel.

Mariel married Robin in 2010. After years of trying to conceive, Isabella was born in 2016, in the US. Robin, Mariel says, is a good provider and is very appreciative of what she does to the family.

When asked what her priorities in life are, Mariel answers, “motherhood and Robin equally, then career.”

Mariel is happy and proud of Isabella and regularly posts her daughter’s snap shots on her social media accounts. Netizens are only too happy to see them. How does she want Isabella to become? “I want her to be happy and free-spirited. She can choose what path she wants to go to.”

Having a husband as hot and sexy as Robin, Mariel is not jealous even when she sees women flirting with her husband.

She indulges herself in the “me” time.

She went to Marie France religiously thrice a week to get back into shape. “Me time is so important because ‘me’ comes last all the time. So when me time comes it’s like... oh wow!”

Mariel Rodriguez is a talent of Asian Artists Agency.

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Drei Raña Loves Walang Labis Walang Kulang, His Second Single

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When Drei Rana loves it’s ‘walang labis, walang kulang.’ That love he immortalizes through a song of the same title released under PolyEast Records. It is also his second single after Ligaya.

Walang Labis Walang Kulang is a catchy yet flirtatious cry of assuring love from one guy to a girl once she comes to his side.

“Kaya tara sa aking tabi at wag ng mag-atubili na kumapit sa akin. Pagkat ikaw lamang ang iibigin. Hinding hindi paluluhain. Ang nais ay paligayahin. Hindi lalabis at di magkukulang. Saki’y di ka mabibitin.”

Dubbed as The Viral Singing Heartthrob and Spotify Millionaire, Drei is excited about his new composition, Walang Labis, Walang Kulang. His debut single, Ligaya, earned a million streams on Spotify. Some of his YouTube song covers have gone viral.

Drei says, “I’m blessed to be given this great opportunity of releasing my own compositions and performing in front of an audience. I hope my fans and all the music lovers out there will support my latest single. It’s an easy listening love song. Some of my friends told me that after listening to Walang Labis Walang Kulang they ended up either humming or singing along with it because of its feel-good vibes.”

Drei has been writing songs since he can remember. He shares, “I write original songs. I write songs whenever I feel extreme emotions. I’m also inspired to write songs whenever I hum a melody that sounds good.”

With the little successes that he has, Drei always reminds himself “to keep my feet on the ground and to never stop growing and improving. The most important thing is to always remember to thank those people who got me into wherever I may be.”

Walang Labis Walang Kulang is now available in all digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and Deezer.

Drei Raña is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, emailinfo@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

AiAi delas Alas’ Useful Tips to The Finalists of The Clash

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AiAi delas Alas knows a star when she sees one. She is in the industry where stars come and go and where longevity is the name of the game. She is one of the most durable and bankable stars and she knows the in and out of the business. 

AiAi is currently busy shooting a movie titled Sons of Nanay Sabel together with Ex-Battalion. 

AiAi sits as one of the judges of The Clash alongside, Lani Misalucha and Christian Bautista. The Clash, hosted by Asia’s Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez, features aspiring singers who compete against each other to become the country’s next singing sensation.

Nearing its finale, The Clash has chosen the Final Six Clashers namely: Garrett Bolden (Olongapo City), Anthony Rosaldo (Valenzuela City), Golden Cañedo (Cebu), Mirriam Manalo (Pampanga), Josh Adornado (Cagayan De Oro), and Jong Madaliday (North Cotabato).

AiAi is on the lookout for the next singing superstar. As one of the judges of The Clash, Ai Ai wants to share practical tips to the final contenders of The Clash:  

1.      Pray. God listens.

2.      Believe in your talent but believe more in God’s power.

3.      Perform like it’s your last day on earth.

4.      Do not let fame get into your head. Be thankful.

5.      Build lasting friendships. Matutong makisama sa lahat ng tao.

6.      Stay humble and be kind to people.

7.      Love your work na parang boyfriend or girlfriend mo siya.

8.      Be disciplined. Be responsible. Practice makes perfect sabi nga nila. Memorize your lines and spiels.

9.      Learn to reinvent yourself. Times do change but don’t lose yourself on your way to stardom.

10.  Dream big but work harder.

AiAi Delas Alas is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

Drew Arellano is Best Travel Show Host Awardee of The EdukCircle

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 Drew Arellano wins the Best Travel Show Host Award (for Biyahe ni Drew) given by The EdukCircle. 

The awarding ceremony was held last September 8 at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. According to its website, The EdukCircle - International Center for Communication Studies (ICCS) is an institution that provides a venue for the advancement and essential evaluation of communication practices in different academic fields.

Drew has received various recognitions for his travel show Biyahe ni Drew where he introduces viewers to exciting destinations and provides travel tips and recommendations. Biyahe ni Drew is one of the longest travel shows on television.

“As a tv host, I have responsibilities to the viewing public. The shows that I host must be wholesome, educational, and values-oriented. I also learn from doing my shows, while the viewers gain knowledge from watching them. I am blessed to be given this wonderful opportunity. It is fun traveling while working. I am grateful and honored to receive this prestigious recognition from The EdukCircle,” enthuses Drew.

Drew Arellano is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visitfb.com/asianartistsagency

Hypersonic Signal Beams for Christian Bables

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Christian Bables has cemented a place of his own in the acting world, following a win at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, for his portrayal of Intoy in Signal Rock. Christian has proven to all and sundry that he is an actor to reckon with. He has also erased the notion that he was stuck to playing gay roles.

While he played the “bagtik” (astig in Tagalog), Intoy who decides to remain in a remote island with his family and courageously climbs steep rock formations just to get a cellphone signal in Signal Rock, Christian in reality is also a “bagtik” actor - camera ready, focused and steadfast.

His most recent triumph, a Special Jury Award for Outstanding Acting in Signal Rock (while the movie won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino), is an amplified signal that all the forces of the universe are aligned in his favor.

Describing his acting style, Christian says, “Each actor has his own style of dealing with life. That is the main purpose of acting, to deal with the truth of life. Ang mga actors, merong reference na technique pero the acting skill should be coming from who you are as a person and your sensibility as a person. For me, there’s no specific style in acting. Only your own style of dealing with life.”

What does he look for in a role? “I often look for the core of the story at sa puso ng karakter. As an artist, I also try to find a way how to relate the character to me. If there’s a common denominator then it’s easy to connect to the role.”

He is passionate about his work as he is with life. “I always believe that everything is about choices. As long as I choose what is right and do what satisfies my heart and God, then I’ll be fine. I just have to put my trust in God and let go. His purpose is always better than the promises of this world.”

A keen observer of people, Christian values the importance of training and preparation. He arrives on the movie set ahead of time, ready to face the cameras. It may sound weird but Christian dreams of playing a suicide bomber. “Its life has many colors of different shades.”

He refuses to be defined by popularity alone saying that being famous is just part of being an actor. “Neither will it define you nor make you as a person. I keep myself intact to my truth.”

On the television front, Christian pits talents with Jericho Rosales and Sam Milby in the ABS-CBN teleserye Halik. Other projects are being negotiated.

Christian Bables is co-managed by Asian Artists Agency, Inc. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

Christian Bables’ Signal Rock Opens in Theaters, August 15

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Christian Bables topbills Signal Rock which opens in theaters starting August 15. Signal Rock is part of the week-long celebration of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. The movie is directed by Chito Roño.

Signal Rock which was shot in the scenic island of Biri in Samar, revolves around the story of Intoy (Christian), a poor high school dropout who lives in a remote fishing island. Intoy’s good communication skills has landed him jobs as an event emcee in fiestas, parties, and election campaign rallies in their place. He helps his sister in Finland in a child custody battle against her abusive husband by involving the townspeople, faking legal documents, and setting up false endorsements to prove his sister’s financial capability.

Signal Rock is based on a true story of people living in a small town in the beautiful island of Samar. Direk Chito recounted the story of his friend named Nonong to screenwriter Rody Vera.

Christian talks about his character. “One similarity that I share with Intoy is our love for family. Lahat gagawin ni Intoy to keep his family intact. Iyong ginawa niyang pagtulong sa sister niya, walang katulad iyon. Like Intoy, grabe din iyong love ko for my family, my mom, and siblings.”

It was a dream come true for Christian to be working with Direk Chito. “I’m blessed! No words can express how happy I am to be finally directed by THE Chito Roño. I’m grateful to have a wonderful working relationship with him and I must say that I’ve gained a father in him.”

Christian is now busy with the movies’ promo activities which include mall shows, radio and studio interviews, campus tours, among others.

Signal Rock also stars Nanding Josef, Ces Quesada, Arnold Reyes, Daria Ramirez, and Domingo Cobarrubias.

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Your One Great Experience: Casino Filipino Cebu unveils new tagline

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LAHUG, Cebu City – From comedy acts to soulful music, Casino Filipino (CF) Cebu features some of the country’s seasoned performers in line with the grand launch of its new tagline, “Your One Great Experience”.

Singer-comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto and singer Bryan Termulo will take center stage during the grand launch as a series of celebrity shows kick-off on July 21, 2018 at CF Cebu’s Tambayan gaming area. 

Rufa Mae expressed enthusiasm about her upcoming show for the Cebuanos. “Excited akong mag-perform at mas special ito for me dahil nakasama ako sa grand launch ng tagline ng CF Cebu which I want to be part of. I want to give the audience their One Great Experience,” she expressed.

Bryan is likewise elated to perform for the Cebuano crowd. “I am inviting our kaba-Bryan in Cebu to watch my back-to-back performance with Ms. Rufa Mae for the grand launch of the new tagline,” he said.

Apart from them, broadway singer Leo Valdez will also serenade CF Cebu on July 28, 2018. 

CF Cebu Branch Manager Ricardo Uy said fans and other guests may watch the shows for free.

“Even non-players may come and watch as long as they're 18 years old and above. This is just the start of more exciting shows. Knowing Rufa Mae and Bryan’s talent, audience can expect a fun, entertaining night on our grand launch on July 21," he said.

Uy also shared that visitors can look forward to more exciting celebrity shows this second half of the year as they rev-up their entertainment offerings in line with their new tagline.

“This is part of our goal to give guests their one great experience," Uy said.

He added that they will continue to promote Visayan talents by showcasing them in the nightly entertainment events.

The branch head said that their shows not only cater to the older market but also to millennials. 

"Before, the main audiences of our shows were the casino guests who were already here. But the crowd changed when we featured different artists and began inviting different groups. We're happy with the outcome because more Cebuanos will have the chance to see their favorite artists. There's no need to go to Manila to watch them perform," Uy expressed.