Showing posts with label Boy Abunda. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boy Abunda. Show all posts

October 23, 2019

Billy, Nadine, and Boy are judges in two-in-one talent-reality competition "One Moment" hosted by Luis and Vhong

ABS-CBN presents the world premiere of the newest breakthrough talent-reality format “Your Moment,” a collaboration between the country’s leading network and Dutch powerhouse creator Fritz Productions, to put a spotlight on Filipino and foreign singing and dancing acts from all ages, crowning two grand champions in each talent category in the finals.



“Your Moment” will be hosted by multi-awarded TV personality Luis Manzano and dance icon Vhong Navarro. Starts on November 9, the show boasts an esteemed panel of judges composed of international RnB sensation Billy Crawford, multimedia princess Nadine Lustre, and star builder Boy Abunda who will evaluate the acts' performances using an emotion meter knob that will reflect their scores in real time.

The pioneering show will add color and high-intensity moments to viewers’ weekends with its state-of-the-art revolving immersive set, where the audience and the judges will witness all the electric performances from the dancing to the singing stage, and vice versa.

The acts will be under scrutinizing eyes as the judges bring their own expertise and experiences to the table --- Billy as a world-class performer and premier host who burst into the international scene in his early teens, Nadine as a former sing-and-dance girl group member before becoming an award-winning actress and bankable recording artist, and Boy as a respected TV personality, talent manager of some of the country's showbiz icons, and a credible talent search judge.



Each performance starts in black and white and bursts with lights and color as it progresses, while the judges have to input their scores three times using an emotion meter knob, with 1 as the lowest score and 10 the highest. An emotion meter also appears on-screen reflecting the scores given by the judges every time a performance reaches the three time markers (20 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds), which indicate the time the judges can score.

The acts will have to power through four competition levels in order to become one of the grand champions: “Your First Moment,” “Your Moment of Choice,” “Your Moment of Power,” and “Your Grand Moment.”

In the first level called “Your First Moment,” each episode will feature three singing acts and three dancing acts who will be given two minutes each to impress the judges

In “Your Moment of Choice,” the second level of the competition, highest-ranking acts will get to pick their opponents in an exhilarating three-way showdown.

Meanwhile, in the third level called “Your Moment of Power,” top performers will be given the chance to choose from respected local and international mentors in the entertainment industry. Both the second and third levels will follow the “beat the winner” elimination process. 

Finally, in the “Your Grand Moment” level, the top three acts per category will compete in a series of rounds that will determine one grand winner in each category.

Witness world-class talents, stories of inspiration and camaraderie, and extraordinary moments in the world premiere of “Your Moment” on November 9. 

For updates, like www.facebook.com/yourmomentph and follow @yourmomentph on Twitter and Instagram.

July 18, 2018

Celebrity guests talk about Mental Health in 2nd BRATS on July 25

Following its successful launch last month, BRATS (Boy R. Abunda Talk Series) is holding another interesting round of sharing life stories from guest speakers, interacting with the audience and delivering inspiring message from Boy Abunda on July 25, 7 p.m., at the Satin Room 2 of Seda Vertis North.

BRATS will focus on the topic about Mental Health in an aim to encourage people to speak up about their own experiences and share their points of view with individuals who may be struggling to explain what they are going through. According to mentalhealth.gov, Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. If one experiences mental health problems, his thinking, mood and behavior could be affected.

Just recently, news involving the suicide deaths of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef, author and TV host Anthony Bourdain shocked the world. The cause of the disheartening act was linked to depression. No one knew what was going through inside of them days or even hours before they cut their lives short.

What's best for any individual is to never be ashamed to openly talk about how he/she feels and share what goes through the mind to identify early on the source of the problem. 

As what Boy said in his BRATS opening remarks, people need to talk to each other. "We need to touch each other's lives. We need to listen to each other. We are in a wired generation. One of our goals is to go back to the basics. To enjoy laughter, aspirations and conversations. And it should be experienced live."

In BRATS: Mental Health, guest speakers Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza, actress and model Jasmine Curtis Smith, actress and screen writer Bela Padilla, NGO advocate Quennie Maravillas and student Nykko Bautista are ready to share their own stories with the audience and listen to what anyone wants to say without the need to ask for anybody's permission.

Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza
Jasmine Curtis Smith

Bela Padilla

For registration and other information call Ms. Bemz Benedito at +639179984584 or Rufino Hirang at +63917.8254214 or email boyrabundatalks@gmail.com

July 14, 2018

The 2nd Boy Abunda Roundtable Conversations (BARC) Raises Awareness on LGBTQIA

The 2nd Boy Abunda Roundtable Conversations (BARC) was held some weeks ago at Nanka Restaurant in Quezon City with the timely topic, LGBTQIA: Sino Ba Tayo? This coincided with the celebration of Pride Month held every June each year.

A personal initiative of Boy Abunda, BARC is a roundtable discussion among resource speakers and invited participants. Lively discussion and exchange of ideas are encouraged. BARC hopes that conversations will open minds, expand perspectives, and explore new ideas among the participants.



Boy explained in his opening remarks for the second edition of BARC, “We are fighting for equality and against discrimination. We are fighting for marriage equality. What is LGBTQIA? How can we effectively fight against homophobia and bigotry if we do not know who we are? If we cannot articulate who we are?”

The resource speaker was UP Diliman Assistant Professor Bea Torre who completed the 2nd International LGBT Psychology Summer Institute at the University of Michigan Department of Psychology in 2010. She is the coordinator of the Psychological Association of the Philippines LGBT Special Interest Group composed of psychologists and allied mental health professionals who engages in research, education, advocacy towards the promotion of LGBT rights and well-being.

BARC was attended by students from various universities and LGBTQIA advocates who actively participated in the discussion.

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression (SOGIE) were discussed during the event.

The website https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/glossary.html defines the following: Sexual Orientation is the romantic, emotional, or sexual attraction or non-attraction of a person to another human being. Gender Identity is a deep sense of self – being a trans, woman, man, or other identity – which may or may not match the sex and gender a person is assigned at birth. Gender Expression means how an individual expresses oneself through a person’s name, pronoun use, style of dressing, haircut, behavior, or voice modulation, among other manifestations.

Meanwhile, chr.gov.ph explains the meanings of each term in LGBTQIA
  • A Lesbian (L) is a woman who is attracted romantically, sexually, and/or emotionally to women. 
  • A Gay (G) has a sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction toward people of the same gender. It can specifically refer to a gay man. 
  • A Bisexual (B) is an individual who can be romantically, sexually, and/or emotionally attracted toward two or more genders. 
  • A Transgender (T) is a person whose gender identity and/or expression are different from what are conventionally associated with their birth sex.
  • A Queer (Q) is defined as a person who is beyond the range of the controlling gender and sexuality narrative. 
  • An Intersex (I) individual has characteristics such as sexual, physical, strictly genetic, or some combination that would be classified as both a male and a female. 
  • An Asexual (A) is anyone who feels little or no sexual attraction to others as well as lack of interest regarding sexual relationships and behavior. Asexual is different from celibacy because it is a human trait while celibacy is a choice to abstain from engaging in any sexual activity.
The main coordinators of BARC are Ms. Bemz Benedito and Mr. Ruffy Hirang.

For more info, please contact Ms. Bemz Benedito at 0917-9984584 and email address bemzbenedito@gmail.com

June 15, 2018

Boy R. Abunda Talk Series (BRATS) Officially Launched

The Boy R. Abunda Talk Series (BRATS) was officially launched last June 8 at Artist Playground, Arts Above, 112 West Avenue, Quezon City (Penthouse, BIR Building).

Boy Abunda

BRATS is an 8-minute onstage talk with a speaker and an audience. The speaker takes centerstage to share real and empowering personal stories. BRATS takes inspiration from inspiring talks and talk series around the world like Ted Talks, the Gel Conference, Ignite, PopTech, Big Think, etc. Boy previously delivered an interesting and provocative speech titled Why Can’t We Have a Gay President? for Ted ADMU.

In his BRATS opening remarks, Boy emphasized the need for people to talk to each other.
“We need to touch each other’s lives. We need to listen to each other. We are in a wired generation. One of our goals is to go back to the basics. To enjoy laughter, aspirations, and conversations. And it should be experienced live.”
“We are hoping that BRATS becomes a celebration of life where ideas merge with inspiration and passion. We would like to be able to tackle issues that deal with the physical, the intellectual, and the spiritual journey that a person takes when moving from pain to wisdom, from being wrong to becoming right, from being a victim to becoming a victor, from being a failure to becoming a success, and from being a bigshit to becoming a bigshot,” he added.

BRATS encourages people to tell their stories, to share, to listen, and to open their hearts. “We want to remind people that you can tell your stories, inspire and empower, and you don’t need to ask anybody’s permission to do good,” Boy said.

BRATS Speakers- (From left to right) Almed Garcia, Santy Layno, John Ace Hernandez, Atty. Kathy Merza
The four speakers who shared their personal stories were Atty. Kathy Merza, Santy Layno, Almed Garcia, and John Ace Hernandez. 

Atty. Kathy did not give up after failing the bar examination twice. The failure became a renewal of faith for her. She enumerated some valuable lessons during her talk:
1. There’s no shortcut to success.
2. Accept your shortcomings.
3. Start fresh.
4. Go out of your comfort zone.
5. Pray hard 6. Never stop trying.

Santy Layno talked about her life as a transgender woman and sex worker. Santy, now a proud LGBT advocate, explained the joys and hardships of being a sex worker. She also defined what a prostitute is, as opposed to a sex worker. “A prostitute is a victim while being a sex worker is a choice. I refused to be a victim.” She displayed courage which she defined as “telling your story with all your heart.” 

Almed spoke about breaking the stereotypes of women as dictated by society and shared her life’s experiences.

Ace is a proud gay daddy of three biological daughters. He talked about raising his daughters: one is a graduate in Psychology, another finished Medical Technology while the youngest is a Grade 11 student at La Salle. Ace who is now separated from his wife added, “Mahirap na masarap maging magulang. Kapag magulang, hindi mo iisipin ang sarili mo. Para sa anak mo lang.” 

Boy synthesized the talks at the end.
“From Kathy, it’s nice to get out of your comfort zone and get a new perspective. When you have limited time, use it properly. Santy, thank you for teaching me what courage is all about and what’s the difference between a prostitute and a sex worker. With Almed, there is no law that a woman cannot give flowers to a man and what a wonderful experience it is to have a father who says ‘umuwi ka’ whatever happens outside of home. With Ace, we can’t go wrong if we embrace the truth.”
Boy promised that BRATS will continue, “For as long as you’re willing to listen. For as long as you’re willing to tell your stories, we will be here. We want to go to schools, to companies, to organizations, and to the provinces. We will organize BRATS for you. Magkukuwentuhan tayo.” 

The main coordinators of BRATS are Ms. Bemz Benedito and Mr. Ruffy Hirang.

For more info, please contact Ms. Bemz Benedito at 0917-9984584 and email address bemzbenedito@gmail.com

January 21, 2018

2018: Year of Asian Artists Agency

2018 is an exciting year for the Asian Artists Agency. The past year was blessed with awards/recognitions, television and movie projects, endorsements, record deals, concerts, corporate shows, and travel opportunities.

This year, AAAI artists are totally active and their presence are everywhere from mainstream to social media.



First on the list is King of Talk Boy Abunda who keeps his guests on their toes as they take the hot seat and engage in a lively conversation on The Bottomline with Boy Abunda and Tonight with Boy Abunda. He is also deep into writing his third book, a follow up to the best seller It's Like This.



Aside from her endorsements, Bianca Gonzalez is busy hosting Cinema News and Modern Living on ANC. 

Drew Arellano takes viewers to exciting journeys here and outside the country in Biyahe ni Drew while he shares interesting facts and trivia on his show AHA! 

Amy Perez is busy with her DZMM radio program Sakto (with Marc Logan) and ABS-CBN television shows Umagang Kay Ganda and It’s Showtime. 

Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla is preparing for her much-awaited comeback on television. 

Heartthrob Leo Consul is excited for his big project as the lead actor in his first Indonesian movie Bukan Jodoh Biasa. He also recently signed up with Star Music and will soon release his debut single, a cover of Yeng Constantino’s hit song ‘Ikaw’ rendered in a mix of Filipino and Bahasa, which will be released in Manila and Indonesia. 

AiAi Delas Alas continues to spread laughter and joy with Sunday PinaSaya and Bossing and Ai (together with Vic Sotto) and is currently taping her new series Sherlock Jr. on GMA 7.

Aiko Melendez gets rave reviews for her explosive performance as the villainous Emilia Ardiente in the hit tv drama series Wildflower on ABS CBN.

Ariel Rivera plays Jacob Montecillo in the teleserye Hanggang Saan.

After appearing in the movie Meant to Beh, Dawn Zulueta is now busy reviewing scripts for her next project.

Gelli de Belen recently played the aunt of Daniel Padilla in La Luna Sangre and now considering other various offers on television and movies.

Get ready for a dose of musicality as you listen to the soothing voice of Sitti. Aside from various gigs, she is busy finishing the remixes of her latest album Electro Sitti.

Handsome balladeer Bryan Termulo is promoting his new single titled ‘Agwat’ released under Ivory Music & Video. He will have a series of Pagcor shows with Rufa Mae Quinto.

Bayani Agbayani never fails to make people laugh in I Can See Your Voice and is currently taping for the upcoming teleserye Sana Dalawa ang Puso topibilled by Robin Padilla, Richard Yap, and Jodi Sta. Maria.

Rufa Mae Quinto is happy and grateful for her shows Home Sweetie Home on ABS-CBN and Kalye Wars on Cignal TV. She will return in the live scene via a series of Pagcor shows with Bryan Termulo.

Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are busy shooting hoops. Kiefer dribbles for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association while Thirdy is with Ateneo Blue Eagles and shot his way to UAAP Season 80 Finals MVP. He is being eyed as part of the roster of Gilas players for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 

Chef Anton Amoncio had a memorable experience participating in a chef exchange program by the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence held in Calgary, Canada. He is working hard whipping up new recipes for his YouTube channel Anton’s Food Corner.

Online dance sensation Mastermind creates new dance steps for the group's huge following on social media and has offers for corporate shows and concerts.


The new generation artists of AAAI are also making waves in the entertainment scene. Aside from corporate shows, Hashtag member Wilbert Ross is a regular fixture on It’s Showtime. Miko and Gab, the singing duo behind the hit single Hugot, are busy promoting the song and are set to record their follow-up single. Aiana Juarez has viral covers of Titibo-Tibo by Moira dela Torre, Dahil Sa ‘Yo by Iñigo Pascual, and Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Havana by Camila Cabello, and Wolves by Selena Gomez, Marshmello. Selena Marie, dubbed as the Ukulele Girl, entertains at Centris Walk Open Grounds all Fridays of January at 7pm. She has covers of How Far I’ll Go, Versace on the Floor, Isn’t She Lovely, Your Love, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, among others. Tin Catacutan and Eian Rances are your trip companions in the upcoming mystical travel show on ANC. Eian is also gearing up for his first movie under Star Cinema. Singer-songwriter Anton Juarez is producing a song for the girl group 4th Impact. He is being groomed as the next hitmaker in the country. Joaquin Manansala has signed up with GMA Artists Center while his brother Jovani is enrolled in Advanced Acting Workshop of ABS-CBN. They are both active in television commercials. Andrei Raña is honing his musical skills for his upcoming recording.

AAAI is currently training aspiring artists for possible projects in the movies, television, commercials, theater, and other entertainment platforms.

For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency. com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

November 29, 2017

Boy Abunda's book ‘It’s Like This’ Is Number 1

In just a short period, Boy Abunda's book ‘It’s Like This’ is now ranked No. 1 for National Book Store October Bestsellers list for Non-Fiction: Philippine Publication. The book was formally launched last September at Shangri-La Mall.



It’s Like This, a good source of inspiration to the readers, contains life lessons, quotes, and selected essays that Abunda wrote for his Direct Line column in The Philippine Star.

Abunda’s life story is an open book. It’s Like This covers his humble beginnings in Borongan, Eastern Samar; his unparalleled love for Nanay Lising; his personal challenges; his journey as a television host, inspirational speaker, and talent manager, among others. 




His nuggets of wisdom are now preserved in the pages of his bestselling book. Some of them include: Gay love is equal to all forms of human love; Never allow other people’s opinions to define who you are. And your opinions must not define others as well; Believe that something great is to become of you. Believe and it will happen; Laugh and live with your successes and failures, knowing that all are fleeting; Enemies deserve respect. The same respect we give to the dead.

Read his 100+ Abundable thoughts and see what valuable lessons you can apply to your personal life.
It's Like This is a great gift for Christmas. Available in National Book Store and Powerbooks for only P275.




November 19, 2017

Asian Artists Agency wins at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television






Asian Artists Agency talents were honored with several awards during the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television.

Boy Abunda won the Best Public Affairs Program Host (Bottomline with Boy Abunda) and Best Celebrity Talk Show Host (Tonight with Boy Abunda). Bottomline with Boy Abunda is a late-night talk show where famous and controversial personalities get up close and personal as they take the hot seat confronting the latest issues of the land. In TWBA, the King of Talk engages in a lively conversation with celebrities about the hottest news in showbiz.

AiAi delas Alas bagged the Best Comedy Actress award for her sitcom Hay Bahay. AiAi proves once more that she is the country’s undisputed comedy queen as she exchanges comic banters with the cast lead by Vic Sotto.

Aiko Melendez won the Best Drama Supporting Actress award for her sterling portrayal of the vile and villainous Emilia Ardiente in the hit tv drama series Wildflower on ABS CBN. Her intense scenes opposite Maja Salvador are always highly-anticipated. Aiko’s Best Drama Supporting Actress award is a testament of her acting mettle as one of the finest actresses of her generation.

Drew Arellano is the public’s designated travel guide in Biyahe ni Drew where he was given with the Best Travel Show Host award. In the show, Drew takes the viewers to an exciting journey in the picturesque destinations in the country providing travel tips and recommendations. As the ultimate Biyahero guide, Drew introduces to viewers not only the exciting places he visits but also its local culture, tradition, and cuisine.

Amy Perez won the Best Morning Show Host award for Umagang Kay Ganda. Tyang Amy delights the viewers every weekday morning with her gift of gab as she talks about various topics.
For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

November 7, 2017

Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI) trains potential stars

To be a celebrity is not something that can be achieved overnight. For anyone who wishes to make a dent in the industry, he has to pray, work hard, and wait for the right time to come.


Not all who aspire to be a star can become one. Some have their destiny written in the stars while others have exhausted all the necessary measures but to no avail. What does it take to be a star? Are talents and good looks enough tickets to earn a spot in showbiz? Can we rely on the intangibles like the X-factor, the ‘it,’ the charisma, the arrival, and the appeal to guarantee the staying power of an artist?

The Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI), headed by Boy Abunda, is an artist management company that aims to develop and market talents Asia wide.


AAAI continues to discover potential artists who will shine their way to stardom in movie, television, commercials, sports, theater, and other entertainment arena. The process starts with auditions where aspiring artists showcase their talents in singing, dancing, acting, and even hosting. 

If they successfully make the cut, the new artists will undergo rigorous training workshops for several weeks to hone their talents in singing, dancing, and acting. They have group classes and one-on-one sessions where they are taught the essentials of performance in order to develop their full potentials as artists. 

They are mentored by experts in the industry such as Annie Quintos of The CompanY and Jerwin Nicomedez (Voice Coaches), Mastermind (Dance Coaches), Angeli Bayani (Acting Coach), UST Music Professor Tonton Africa, and Boy Abunda (Hosting). 

“I learned a lot from the workshops. I trained in acting under Ms. Angeli Bayani. She motivated me to use my imagination and emotions in interpreting my roles. Dapat daw maging malinaw ang gagawin at nararamdaman ko in a given scene. With Mastermind, my dance coaches, they told me to just enjoy and do not think too much about the steps,” shares aspiring artist Aiana Juarez. 

“I am lucky to join workshops in singing and dancing. The experiences boost my self-confidence and I am now using my learnings during performances,” says Miko Juarez of the singing duo Miko and Gab. “You have to work hard if you want to succeed in showbiz. I am grateful to be given the chance to attend workshops that helped me improve my talents as a performer. Kaya I told myself na dapat galingan ko sa mga workshops,” adds Gab Umali. 

“Swerte ko po at napunta ako sa Asian Artists Agency. Nakapag-workshops po ako na nakatulong ng malaki sa akin bilang miyembro ng Hashtag,” Wilbert Ross says.

Selena Cabusas enthuses, “I enjoyed taking the workshops. I explored my capacity as an artist. My trainings will guide me in my future projects.”



For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, emailinfo@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

September 2, 2017

“Biyaheng Proud Nanay, Trip Namin ni Nanay” winners finally arrived

LAST July 28, 2017, classes in all levels were suspended. Government offices had to close down due to heavy rains in Metro Manila because of Typhoon Gorio. But this did not stop the winners of “Biyaheng Proud Nanay, Trip Namin ni Nanay” selfie contest to troop to Manila to receive their prizes.

The selfie contest which follows the theme of "mother and child" is a collaboration between Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, Inc. and Genesis Bus Transport Service. The selfie should be taken inside the bus with a caption that answers the question, “Why do you consider this travel unforgettable?” MYNP received 50 entries from different destinations of Genesis and Joy Bus.

Ms. Bemz Benedito, MYNP Managing Director, Gizella Martinez, Sarah Grace Codilla, Dr. Boy Abunda, Filipinas Bagorio, Ms. Loren Zubia, Assistant Marketing Manager of Genesis Bus Transport Service

Filipinas Bagorio is a 39 year old mother from Baguio City. When she heard that she won the contest, she immediately called the office of Joy Bus to make a reservation. Filipinas has three kids and she works in an insurance company for motor vehicles. “Tuwang tuwa po ako na ako’y nanalo dahil sa dami ko nang sinalihan ay ito ang pinaka una kong panalo,” Bagorio said.

Another winner is a CCTV and telephone operator of an electronic company from Cabuyao, Laguna. Nanay Gizella Martinez is 34 years old and has three children. She said that upon seeing the flyers inside the bus about the contest, she immediately posed with her daughter and sent it to MYNP and wrote a caption coming from her heart “Unang pag bisita sa pamilya at mga kaibigan sa norte. Salamat Genesis Bus sa safe na biyahe.” She added that she chose Genesis because she feels safe and comfortable.

On the other hand, another mother from the summer capital of the Philippines was very lucky during the rainy season as Genesis officials picked her entry. Nanay Sarah Grace Codilla, 25 years old has two children. She’s a native of Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao but settled in Baguio. Her work entails travel from Manila to Central and Northern Luzon as an insurance broker. She admits that there were times when she had to bring her daughter to her trip, Manila especially, where she has relatives too. “Genesis is always my travel buddy,” Codilla quipped. “Accomodating pa ang mga staff sa loob ng bus,” she added.

The awarding of prizes to the winners were attended by Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, chairman Dr. Boy R. Abunda, MYNP Managing Director, Ms. Bemz Benedito and Ms. Loren Zubia, Assistant Marketing Manager of Genesis Bus Transport Service.

The three winners received a good for two all-expense paid vacation at Costa Pacifica Resort in Baler, Aurora and Php10,000.00 cash. The winners were very excited to their getaway vacation to rejuvenate with nature in picturesque Baler. After all, moms need a break, too. 


August 10, 2017

Male singing goup 26HUNDREDB.C stages launching concert at the City of Pines

ASIAN ARTISTS AGENCY, INC. (AAAI) has discovered five golden voices in Baguio City. 

The all-male quintet which calls itself 26HUNDREDB.C is now part of the growing roster of talents of the artist management company. 

26HUNDREDB.C will be launched in a concert at the Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay in Baguio City on August 11, Friday and at the SM City Baguio Event Center on August 12, Saturday. Both concerts will have as guest another Asian Artists Agency talent, the duo Miko and Gabriel. Also featured in the launch is singer/comedienne Jenny Gabriel, a Tawag ng Tanghalan finalist. 



26HUNDREDB.C members were discovered during auditions conducted by Boy Abunda, president and CEO of AAAI. 

The group is composed of Karl Russel Rillorta, Arian Anglo, Robert Co, John Carlo Opulencia and Janriel Abance. They all come from Baguio City and were schoolmates at the University of Baguio. 

The group revealed they were clueless and unaware that a new world was opening right before their eyes when they passed the auditions. They were hand-picked by Boy Abunda from the number of hopeful young men and women who braved the rain and skipped school to join the auditions. 

The presence of Tito Boy was too much to handle, nakakalula,” quipped John Carlo who sings OPM. "We were scared to death. Halos di kami makapagsalita. Tito Boy is an overwhelming presence," said Janriel.

When asked what’s behind the name 26HundredB.C., Janriel explained, "Naming the group was a big challenge. Everyone offered a suggestion. But only one name really stuck in everyone’s mind. 26Hundred is the zip code of Baguio City and we are proud of our place." 

B.C was added because everybody comes from Baguio City. 

Janriel, an indie music lover also added “our name is very clever, it’s easy to remember and it is our identity.”

As a young vocal group, the hardest struggle was the differences in their personalities. “We didn’t know each other,” said Robert, a jazz and theater music lover. 

Arian, who is fond of pop-rock music, alternative and OPM admitted that they have diverse musical influences. 

Karl Russel who likes jazz and R&B, pointed out that despite their personality differences and music genre variances, they gel and connect with each other perfectly. 

Their contrasting and diverse musical backgrounds serve as the group's musical base. 

For inquiries call email info@asianartistsagency.com or call tel: (02) 405 4423 or (02) 855 4765. Visit and follow 26HUNDREDB.C on FB.




July 10, 2017

Boy Abunda Speech Wows World-Class Speakers

He is not called The King of Talk for nothing.

But with a foreign audience composed of the best and the brightest in public speaking in attendance, the applause - and the standing ovation - was a moment to remember even for talk show host par excellence Boy Abunda.

Simply put, Boy took the spotlight during his scheduled speech at the Asia Professional Speakers Convention held in Singapore last month. He owned the moment, seizing it like a hungry man at an all-you-can-eat convention.

The theme of his talk, Don’t Just Be A Speaker, Be A Star, provided him the perfect platform to share his thoughts on his decades of experience and wisdom as a talent agent, star maker, and television personality. It was a moment of perfect timing - the time, the place, the topic, and the speaker came together to create a fitting debut for Boy‘s public speaking career.

Dubbed “The Fab Sermon: Don't Just Be A Speaker, Be A Star", the hour-long speech turned out to be an engaging showcase of insight and inspiration delivered with truthfulness and impact.



Right off the bat Boy grabbed the audience attention with his short introduction of himself: 

 “I am not a professional speaker. I am a talk show host, an interviewer, and like you I use the same fundamental tools, "my words, my heart, and my truth.”

And he stole the show right from there!

Ethel Odilao, a certified John Maxwell speaker, observed of Boy, “He was outstanding. He exudes confidence facing an audience of global topnotch speakers.”

Fredrik Haren, a world-class speaker himself who spoke in 23 countries last year, invited Boy to the engagement believing that delegates would want to hear him talk about the said topic.

Boy spoke before a crowd of 200 guests, several of whom were globally acknowledged speakers that regularly got paid upwards of 20 thousand dollars per engagement . By the end of his talk, Boy was rewarded with a ten-minute standing ovation. 

“It is difficult to dance ballet with the best ballerinas around,” Boy shared, “So to prepare, I went to the ballroom the night before, walked around the stage, introduced myself to the stage, measured how far I should be from the tables. That was the first time in my career that I ever did that kind of preparation. I was that unsure.”

Boy had only bullet points. No written speech. He had some power point presentation. And then he prayed. 

Never shy of expressing truth within him, Boy recalled, “In Singapore I went on stage proud of my story. I said I’m Boy Abunda. I believe in God. I love my mother. I’m proudly gay. I have a partner for life. I’m a talk show host. I’m an interviewer. I’m a teacher, a student. I am proudly Filipino. Everything else is a footnote.”

The speech was a memorable experience for Boy who wasn’t expecting to get the audience’s nod. He said he’s extremely happy to have done well, and probably for the first time in his career of great talk, he and his team humbly thought he was actually good.

A voracious reader who keeps himself informed and inspired by famous speakers, from Martin Luther King to Bill Clinton, Boy admits that he also wants to become a professional speaker like the people in the audience who gave him that ovation. He also revealed that he is in the process of organizing and aligning Filipino speakers to the international speakers association.

His team is likewise solidifying a TED talk-like concept to bear his name, as well as meeting up with foreign speakers interested to connect with his advocacies.


For Boy who has taken masters in communications and a doctoral degree in social development, Singapore talk is just tip of the iceberg.

In sharing her amazement at Boy, Odilao added, “His expertise as a star builder is exemplified in his speech as he enumerates his own version of Speakers Beatitudes and his guide list of What Makes A Star A Star.”

For that said list, Boy counted 13 Things that include charisma, presence, network, and the “immutable law” that nothing lasts forever. 

There is no slowing down for Boy Abunda. Like what he has done all throughout his storied career, he will come up with innovations, much like his never-ending ideas for slogans like Usap Tayo, Susunod, Abangan, etc. 

“The familiar is not as exciting as the unknown. I’m running after anything that is not within my realm of control.”

During his well-lauded speech he rousingly ended it by advising “don’t forget to get paid; if not at least get laid," to the delight of his audience.

July 5, 2017

LGBT Champions honored at the first Boy Abunda LGBT Awards (BALA)

Dr. Boy Abunda
Boy Abunda, the television host, publicist, talent manager, celebrity endorser, known as "King of Talk" and an advocate, honored LGBT Champions - lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender leaders in Philippine society at the first ever Boy Abunda LGBT Awards (BALA).

The awardees included individuals and groups that have made significant contributions to create further visibility of the LGBT advocacy and raise awareness about LGBT struggles.

The list was an exciting combination of respected personalities in the LGBT community, young and up-and-coming voices, as well as institutions that have committed to uplifting the LGBT plight. The trophies were distributed to the winners last May 17.

BALA may be considered by some as bold and brash, mirroring the personality of its founder– Boy Abunda, Ph.D.

Dr. Abunda and his team of close-in panel of advisers and advocate/activist friends selected the winners through a tedious deliberation process. Dr. Abunda, who is a known television host and gay rights advocate, was the final determinant of the list of winners.

BALA is Dr. Abunda’s own personal recognition of the awardees’ work as LGBT advocates. It is an award that recognizes the leadership and contributions of LGBT leaders and personalities in different fields of society. The award is his modest contribution to the LGBT community, with the goal of motivating the younger generation of LGBT-rights advocates and activists.

Bemz Benedito Managing Director of Make Your Nanay Proud with J. Neil Garcia,
BALA awardee
True enough, the awardees were not the ‘usual suspects’ and amid the expected raised eyebrows, the merit of the awardees and their bodies of work for the advocacy speak for themselves. Even the awards ceremony was unconventional. Instead of the usual fête for awardees in glittery and glamorous ceremonies, the awards were formally and personally given to the awardees without much fanfare.
The trophy designed by Badon
Vice Ganda holds his BALA trophy

Dr Abunda was inspired by his GLAAD Media Awards and Eric Butler Philanthropy Award in establishing BALA. The awards are as brave and as no-nonsense as the giver. The awardees are as follows: 

* VENIR CUYCO - the founder of UP BABAYLAN, the first LGBT STUDENT ORGANIZATION, and LAGABLAB, the earliest LGBT organization in the country

*   J. NEIL GARCIA - champion of LGBTs in Philippine Literature and the Academe

*   CHRISTIAN BRYLE LEANO - student leader and activist

*   KRISTINE MADRIGAL – one of the founders of TAO, Transpinay of Antipolo Organization 

*  DANTON REMOTO – founding chair of ANG LADLAD Party-List — the first and only LGBT party-list in the world

*   AIDA SANTOS - lesbian and women’s rights development worker and poet

*  JOHN L. SILVA - Filipino writer, arts and culture savant, blogger and modernist vanguard

*  JOSE MARIE VICERAL - LGBT Superstar in multimedia platform

*  MONIQUE WILSON - world-renown artist actively advancing issues that matter to LGBTs

*  PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATION OF GAYS IN THE PHILIPPINES
(ProGay Philippines) - for more than two decades of service as an LGBT organization in the Philippines

* TEAM MAG - the only existing LGBT lifestyle magazine in the country today, courageously facing the odds to publish content that reflects the lives and concerns of the Filipino LGBT community

*  OUTRAGE MAGAZINE - the brave and trustworthy online source of LGBT stories, editorials, and opinions in the Philippines

* NIKE – LGBT ally and corporate brand that promotes pride, terminating Manny Pacquiao as endorser after he made homophobic remarks

*  PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL THEATER ASSOCIATION (PETA) – a theater company that features LGBT themed plays and performances

The certificates 

Dr. Boy Abunda is also the founding chairman of the Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation. 


Congratulations to LGBT Champions and more power to Boy Abunda LGBT Awards (BALA).

November 27, 2016

New Beginnings at Feng Shui Convention


Expect blockbuster attendance as Feng Shui Master Marites Allen tells what’s in store for us in the Year of the Fire Rooster during her 2017 Feng Shui Convention on December 4, at the Marco Polo Manila in Ortigas, Pasig City.

Allen, the Philippines foremost Feng Shui expert, again offers meticulous guidance on various aspects of living – health, wealth, career and love, among others — to help people harness positive energies in the coming year.
“2017 marks a new beginning for many, as it’s the year when the Prosperity Star is in the center of the Feng Shui chart,” says Allen. “With all the negativity of 2016, everybody needs to know what they can do to make 2017 a positive one.”

It will be a day of fun and learning, as Allen, who is committed to improving individual lives through Feng Shui, prepares a full day of activities and information sessions, including personalized forecasts based on personal destiny charts, advice on lucky and unlucky sectors in the home and how to boost your success potential for the year.

The 2017 Feng Shui Convention also features the launch of Allen’s much-awaited Feng Shui planner and almanac.

The annual Feng Shui planner is dubbed “feng shui bible,” as it contains complete information on suitable and unsuitable activities per day; lucky and unlucky locations per day and month; and lucky, neutral, or unlucky hours in a day.

Meanwhile, the annual Feng Shui almanac explains the specific energy that governs each day, whether auspicious or not; moon phases, which indicate if specific dates have good or bad indications; plus many more useful tips for a smooth-sailing year.

The much-awaited event is again co-hosted by the King of Talk, Boy Abunda. Expecting huge crowds, Allen advises attendees to book tickets early through email maritesallenevents@gmail.com, or call 0920-9509390, (02) 556-0615, (02) 442-0113 or (02) 818-8858. 


The 2017 Feng Shui Convention is Allen’s 12th annual event, which kickstarts in the Philippines, followed by Feng Shui events around the country and the world. It was first organized in 2005, and has a loyal following among Feng Shui believers.

November 12, 2016

MYNP’s 10 Best Nanays Unveiled

Make Your Nanay Proud Foundation, Inc. presents and honored  the ten winners at The Best Nanay Awards 2016  held last October 29, 2016 at the Legend Villas.

Ten winners were chosen from the 630 entries from all over the country that were short listed. The winners of the 3rd Best Nanay Awards 2016 were: Anecita Fernandez, Espirita See, Heide Aquino, Amalia Ponce, Pamela Alarin, Adelina San Miguel, Virginia Dahilan, Dolores Balana, Purificacion Ubasa, and Maritess Odarbe. 


The Board of Judges included Direk Jerome Chavez Pobocan, yoga teacher Lex Bonafe, Dr. Jacel Mabansag of EARIST, Barangay Chairwoman Rosa Magpayo, JT Tubil of Accenture, Arlyne Fernandez of Virlanie Foundation and Zelfa Alvaro of Couples for Christ. 

In his speech, MYNP founder and chairman Dr. Boy Abunda lauded the roles that the awardees played not just as mothers of their families but of their communities as well. 


“We are here tonight because we want to deliver a message that again and again, we should keep on talking about our mothers being the best mothers. That we should keep on talking about the truth that this world is, will be a better place because of the way we treat our mothers. And this place is going to be a better place if we can be the best children to our mothers,” Abunda said.

He also added that this is a time of our lives that we need an inspiration -- we need heroes, we need people to look up to – our mothers.



In spite of poverty, Anecita Fernandez of Masambong, Quezon City, was able to send her children to school. Likewise, she helps her friends and people in the barangay with their needs in her work as barangay staff. 

Dr. Espirita See is an eye doctor from Cagayan Valley. A disciplinarian, she taught her children the values of frugality and hard work. Her grown-up children have also joined organizations that help the poor. 

Heide Aquino is a retired professor of Spanish at Ateneo de Manila University. She spearheaded the Jolly Senior Citizens of East Kamias and sends children to college, even if they are not her relatives.

Amalia Ponce is a mother not just to her family but to her community and the school where she works. 

Pamela Alarin is a mother who is also a tricycle driver with four children. Neighbors seek her opinion because of her positive frame of mind.

Adelina San Miguel is the 73-year-old founder of Tahanang Balik-Alay, a caregiving home for the aged in Taytay, Rizal. 

Virginia Dahilan sent her six sons to school on a meager government salary and later helped her community as a barangay kagawad. 

Dolores Balana is a 61-year-old pharmacy aide at the Bataan Provincial Hospital. Always cheerful despite poverty, she sent her seven children to school.

Purificacion Ubasa is a 76-year-old mother from Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. She heads the Catholic Women’s League chapter and still works as a marriage counselor. 

Marites Odarbe has Parkinson’s Disease but nevertheless works as breadwinner and has written a book, Trust His Will – A Personal Journey from being a Person with Disability to a Person of Destiny (POD). 


The 10 awardees received a mother-and-child trophy handcrafted by Ifugao sculptors, cash, gift certificates and products from the generous sponsors that included M.E. Sicat Construction, Generika, Great Image, HBC, La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel, TechnoMarine, BDO-Kamuning, International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (maker of Efficascent Oil), Orange Blush Salon, Jollibee, ChemWorld Fragrance Factory, National Book Store, McDonalds and Puregold. 


MYNP is a civic organization of Filipinos who love their mothers and who want to honor them by helping themselves, others, their communities and the country.


For more details about MYNP, please visit their website 

and  FB Fanpage  

or contact the office at (02) 413-5868  

or  e-mail at  


October 25, 2016

Chef Anton Amoncio, the Asian Food Channel's Asian Food Hero



Congratulations to Chef Anton Amoncio, Grand Winner of the Asian Food Channel's Asian Food Hero.



Held in Singapore recently, Chef Anton was chosen from among chefs coming from different Asian countries. He was accompanied to Singapore by Boy Abunda, President and Chief Executive Officer of Asian Artists Agency where Chef Anton is a talent. Also with them is Gasper Gozo, General Consultant of Asian Artists Agency.

As part of the prize, Chef Anton becomes a new host for several programs shown on Asian Food Channel (AFC) and The Food Network channel.

Chef Anton was chosen as one of the finalists when he presented videos of his signature Filipino dishes “Tinola” and “Fried Chicken Adobo sa Gata”.

27 - year old, Chef Anton is a graduate of the Center for Culinary Arts in Quezon City.

Chef Anton owns and runs Antojos, a Filipino specialty restaurant in Quezon City.





During the competition and awarding, Chef Anton Amoncio, Grand Winner of Asian Food Channel's Asian Food Hero is with his manager, Boy Abunda, President and Chief Executive Officer of Asian Artists Agency. Photo taken after Chef Anton won Asian Food Hero contest held in Singapore 


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