Celebrities flock to LEVI’S stores to kick off the Christmas season; Charice customizing her own Levi’s Jacket

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Charice customizing her own Levi’s Trucker Jacket

It was a star-studded weekend at select Levi’s stores last Nov. 28 and 29, when the brand jump-started the most wonderful time of the year with Levi’s Tailor Shop, a fun affair that gave Levi’s lovers the chance to meet some of the country’s fashion-forward celebrities.

Happy Shopper Tessa Prieto-Valdez

Charice assisted a happy customer in Levis SM Dasma

Happily getting their jeans fix were international singer Charice who greeted her fans at SM Dasmariñas; socialite, columnist, and interior designer Tessa Prieto-Valdes, who hobnobbed with Levi’s fans at SM Megamall; menswear blogger AJ Dee at SM Mall of Asia; and Spongecola lead vocalist Yael Yuzon, who reached out to fans at SM North The Block.

On her Instagram account, the perky Ms. Prieto-Valdes shared photos taken of her at the Levi’s Tailor Shop, saying that only her Levi’s family could make her wear jeans.

Meanwhile, Pempengco also posted on her Instagram a photo of her newly customized pair of Levi’s boyfriend jeans that perfectly fit her.

At the Levi’s Tailor Shop, all Levi’s customers who had a P3,000 single receipt purchase—inclusive of any men’s bottoms, women’s bottoms, or trucker jacket—were entitled to a free customization of their Levi’s jeans.

Peejay Tolentino; Levi’s Brand Environment Specialist, Tessa Prieto-Valdez, Kaths Laudit; Levi’s Marketing Head, Hazel Sanchez; Levi’s Sales during the Customization event in SM Megamall.

And because Levi’s wanted everyone to start early on their Christmas shopping last Nov 28 to 30, the brand likewise opened the season with a pre-holiday sale, where it offered 30-percent discounts on all regular-priced women’s bottoms and men’s tops at all SM Original Levi’s®stores and at SM Department Stores nationwide.

Bernadette Tabangcura; Levis Key Account Manager May Larga; Levis Asst. Training Manager and CHARICE at the Levi’s store in SM Dasma

As Kaths Laudit, Levi’s Philippines Marketing Head, enthuses, “Levi’s gave its fans a very early Christmas gift—the pre-holiday sale—because they are very special to us. Through Levi’s Tailor Shops, too, people got the chance to have their perfect-fitting pairs of Levi’s jeans!”

And trust Levi’s to toss in some star power as a bonus treat. 

“Levi’s celebrities guests helped keep jeans lovers abreast of the latest trends by sharing tips for looking their best,” Laudit shares.

For more information about the Levi’s® brand, its products and stores, please visit levi.com.

Charice Pempengco and fashion designer Josie Natori to join June 15 Yolanda concert "After the Storm: A Benefit Concert for the Philippines"

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Internationally acclaimed singer Charice Pempengco and fashion designer Josie Natori are the latest additions to the list of participants in a June 15 concert in Washington D.C. to raise funds for victims of super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).

Charice Pempengco

After the Storm: A Benefit Concert for the Philippines will be staged at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, 15 June 2014, according to Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.

Cuisia reiterated his appeal to Filipino-Americans to buy tickets for the concert, saying this would help Yolanda victims rebuild their lives.

"We are delighted that the concert will be graced by such big talents. I am encouraging everyone to buy their tickets as soon as possible, as the first and second tier tickets are already sold out. By purchasing a ticket, you will be helping rebuild the devastation that occurred in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan," Cuisia said. (Read: Philippine Embassy website.)

Dubbed as "the most talented girl in the world" by Oprah Winfrey, Pempengco's star rose after she was discovered on YouTube. 

Josie Natori (Photo: AD/images)

Filipina-American philanthropist Natori is a multi-awarded designer and founder of The Natori Company, will be among the concert's special presenters.

The concert, dubbed "After the Storm: A Benefit Concert for the Philippines," will be held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. on June 15.

Other talents slated to perform include:

- singer Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas

- actor Lou Diamond Phillips

- ballet dancer Christine Rocas

- tenor Rodell Rosel

- Tony award-winning Broadway artist Lea Salonga

- Glee star Darren Criss

- violinist Joshua Bell.

Also to be featured are the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra conducted by Luke Frazier and the Broadway Community Chorus founded by Baayork Lee, as well as video messages of hope from celebrities and other personalities from around the world.

The benefit concert is made possible with the cooperation of Philippine Embassy, US-Philippine Society and Philippine Humanitarian Coalition.

“After the Storm” will be directed by Bayork Lee, a Broadway Legend and it will be produced by Robert Pullen, an Emmy-nominated producer.

People who would like to purchase tickets online may log-in to www.kennedy-center.org.

The Power of Two (The Unbreakable Tour) features unbeatable duos

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Experience the Power of Two with sensational acoustic singer Aiza Seguerra and international singing discovery Charice! This September 28 marks another milestone in the history of Philippine concerts as two of the most brilliant singers known worldwide join together to create stunning music at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Tagged “Charice and Aiza: The Power of Two (The Unbreakable Tour),” the concert is not just about two singers singing onstage, but empowering the music aficionados. Aiza and Charice are all set to provide audiences an unforgettable musical extravaganza.

Helping the two are exceptional duos that further proves that indeed Power of Two is a strong force, even in music. Power of Two is the first time that WilbrosLive is teaming-up with ETalent Entertainment for the production of the concert. Sharing Musical Director chores are gifted musicians Troy Laureta and Ria Osorio. Gloc-9 and Abra will perform as guests in the concert.

Aiza, who packed the Big Dome last year with her silver anniversary concert Bente Singko, returns to the Coliseum to exhibit her artistry as a young icon of the local music scene. She is expected to perform old and current hits, given her unique acoustic, heartfelt, sincere touch.

The acoustic singer has churned out numerous hits over the years – Pagdating Ng Panahon, Akala Mo, Pakisabi Na Lang, Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa, among others.

Charice, on the other hand, also returns to the Big Dome after her first solo concert at the Big Dome last year. The internet sensation has received international acclaims when she guested in international shows like The Ellen Degeneres Show and Oprah. She also toured with the David Foster and Friends. Charice released international hits like Pyramid and Reset.

Enjoy the wonderful world of Aiza and Charice and be part of concert music history at the Big Dome on September 28! 

The Power of Two: Aiza Seguerra & Charice Live

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Wilbros Live and ETalent presents The Power of Two: Aiza Seguerra & Charice Live!

This awesome and super great concert of the two great talented personalities in the Philippines will be held on September 28, 2013 - 8:00 pm, Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.

Ticket Prices:
PATRON VIP - Php 3,700(reserved seating)
PATRON - Php 3,170 (reserved seating)
LOWER BOX - Php 2,640(reserved seating)
UPPER BOX A - Php 1,585(reserved seating)
UPPER BOX B - Php 795(free seating)
GENERAL ADMISSION - Php 370(free seating)

Tickets are available at Ticketnet.
Call 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph

Yahoo! Philippines OMG! with Media Magnet Charice Pempengco

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The Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 honors the Philippines' most promising celebrities and breakthrough artists who have been the most searched on Yahoo!

With more support from dedicated fans, the first OMG!Media Magnet who went to international singing sensation Charice Pempengco. 

The highlights of the evening was the announcement of the first OMG! Media Magnet who went to international singing sensation Charice Pempengco. After the annoucement, she really honestly and humbly answer the questions from the media. She thanks all supports her and she performed great songs. 

As we have seen nationwide, the third edition of Yahoo! OMG! Awards has been living up to its theme, Stars Rock, Fans Rule, wherein it received over four million votes from fans in just three weeks. Filipinos have been actively voting for their favorite stars on the Yahoo! OMG! Philippines’ popular entertainment news site since nominees were announced last night. June 4, 2013.

The launch was held at URBN Bar & Kitchen and was attended by celebrities and nominees such as Jasmine Curtis Smith, Eula Caballero, Tim Yap, Karylle, Jane Oineza, Arci Munoz, Eleven O One, Philia, Sassy Girls and Abra. 

Congratulations Charice! 

Yahoo! OMG Awards 2013 officially launched

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Yahoo! Philippines today launched the third edition of the Yahoo! OMG! Awards by announcing this year’s nominees list. 

Yahoo! OMG! Awards honors the Philippines’ favorite celebs, emerging stars and dedicated fans in the fields of music, film, radio and television, who have been most-searched on Yahoo! Philippines.

The 22 categories and nominees for the Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 are as follows:

Actor of the year:

• John Lloyd Cruz
• Dennis Trillo
• Coco Martin
• Derek Ramsey
• Dingdong Dantes

Actress of the year:

• Bea Alonzo
• Anne Curtis
• Marian Rivera
• Jodi Sta. Maria
• Angel Locsin

Celebrity of the year:

• Anne Curtis
• Sir Chief and Maya
• Marian Rivera
• Sarah Geronimo
• Angel Locsin

Male Performer of the year:

• Jovit Baldivino
• Abra
• Gloc 9
• Christian Bautista
• Elmo Magalona

Female Performer of the year:

• Angeline Quinto
• Sarah Geronimo
• Charice
• Rachel Ann Go
• Julie Anne San Jose

Breakthrough Actor of the year:

• Alden Richards
• Richard Yap
• Enrique Gil
• Daniel Padilla
• Edgar Allan Guzman

Breakthrough Actress of the year:

• Andrea Torres
• Kathryn Bernardo
• Jessy Mendiola
• Jasmine Curtis-Smith
• Bianca King

Comedian of the year:

• Jose and Wally
• Vice Ganda
• Ogie Alcasid
• Michael V
• Jason Gainza

Comedienne of the year:

• Pokwang
• Maureen Larazabal
• Melai Cantiveros
• Ai Ai Delas Alas
• Eugene Domingo

Favorite Male TV Host:

• Ryan Agoncillo
• Vic Sotto
• Vhong Navarro
• Luis Manzano
• Willie Revillame

Favorite Female TV Host:

• Bianca Gonzalez
• Pauleen Luna
• Kris Aquino
• Toni Gonzaga
• Amy Perez

Male Radio DJ:

• King DJ Logan, Wave 89.1
• Sam YG, Magic 89.9
• Papa Jack, Love Radio
• 90.7
• Chico, RX 93.1
• Mo Twister, Magic 89.9

Female Radio DJ:

• Jessica Mendoza, Magic
• 89.9
• Nicole Hyala, Love Radio
• 90.7
• Tracy Abad, Mellow 94.7
• Delamar, RX 93.1
• Jinri Park, RX 93.1

Best Radio Show:

• Boys Night Out, Magic 89.9
• The Morning Rush, RX 93.1
• The Wake Up Show, Mellow 94.7
• Good Times with Mo, Magic 89.9
• Tambalan, Love Radio 90.7

Best FM Radio Station:

• Tambayan 101.9
• Magic 89.9
• RX 93.1
• Mellow 94.7
• Barangay LS 97.1

Fan Club of the Year:

• Popsters, Fans of Sarah G.
• Kathniel, Fans of Kathryn and Daniel
• JulieElmo, Fans of Julie and Elmo
• Cocoholics, Fans of Coco Martin
• Angels, Fans of Angel Locsin

Movie of the Year:

• Thy Womb
• The Mistress
• One More Try
• Sisterakas
• It Takes a Man and a Woman

Love Team of the Year:

• Kim Chiu & Xian Lim
• Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla
• Sir Chief & Maya
• Louise delos Reyes & Alden Richards
• Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes

Child Star of the Year:

• Ryzza Mae Dizon
• Xyriel Manabat
• Mona Louise Rey
• Xaijian Jaranilla
• Mutya Orquia

Best Noontime Show:

• It’s Showtime, ABS-CBN
• Eat Bulaga!, GMA
• Wowowillie, TV5

Best Teleserye:

• Be Careful with My Heart, ABS-CBN
• Walang Hanggan, ABS-CBN
• One True Love, GMA
• Ina, Kapatid, Anak, ABS-CBN
• Indio, GMA

Best News and Public Affairs Show:

• Aksyon, TV5
• TV Patrol, ABS-CBN
• 24 Oras, GMA

Voting is available online through http://ph.omg.yahoo.com and via text messaging OMG HELP to 2910 to all networks from now until July 12, 2013. 

The purple carpet awards night, set for July 19, will take place at the Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available for free at any SM Cinema outlet.

For the first time, the Yahoo! OMG! Awards is co-presented by McCafé. The Yahoo! OMG! Awards is also supported by Magnum, Cream Silk and Colgate Optic White.

Users can follow the Yahoo! OMG! Awards on Twitter at @yahooph #omgawardsph and “Like” its Facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/yahoophilippines. 

Regular updates will be featured on the official site at http://ph.omg.yahoo.com.

Charice Nominated in the 2012 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards

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A new special category has been added to the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards for the year 2012.

International singing sensation Charice has been nominated at the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards,  vies for the new Favorite Asian Act category, along with Wonder Girls (Korea), Agnes Monica (Indonesia), and Yuna (Malaysia).

Nicksters can still cast their votes for Charice until March 31, by logging on to kca.nick-asia.com/vote. Just go HERE to vote or HERE for mobile voting or tweet with #FavAsianAct #Charice #KCA hashtags.

The annual Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards will be held on March 31 at the University of Southern California Galen Center in L.A., and will be aired in the Philippines on April 14, at 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Will Smith, the awards show will feature a powerhouse roster of celebrity presenters and performers, including Chris Rock, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Zac Efron, Heidi Klum, Victoria Justice, Miranda Cosgrove, Big Time Rush, Chris Colfer and Cee Lo Green, as well as recently announced performers One Direction and Katy Perry.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2012 will be the most global version yet with the launch of the new international category, Favorite Asian Act. Voting for the 2012 KCAs spans over six continents across 13 localized voting sites in 10 different languages, giving kids practically everywhere the chance to decide who takes home the coveted orange blimps.

Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in theUnited States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’sU.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 17 consecutive years.

The other “Favorite Asian Act” nominees are South Korea’s the Wonder Girls, Malaysia’s Yuna, and Indonesia’s Agnes Monica. Charice represents the Philippines for this award. The pop group Wonder Girls have actually just appeared on a Nickelodeon tv movie titled, “The Wonder Girls” which aired last February 2, 2012. Yuna rose to fame in Malaysia for her folk-pop music, while Agnes Monica is a child-star turned multi-awarded singer in Indonesia.

Charice rose to worldwide popularity through her widely viewed YouTube videos, which garnered millions of hits and led to her numerous appearances on US-based TV programs The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show.She was first discovered by Ellen DeGeneres but it was her God Mother, Oprah Winfrey who gave a her a big break in the music industry and dubbed her as “The Most Talented Girl In The World! Her self-titled international album released in May 2010 reached the eighth spot on the Billboard 200 Album Chart on its first week, making Charice the first Asian artist to enter the Top 10. The singer has also dabbled in acting and has a recurring role in the hit musical-drama series Glee as Sunshine Corazon, the foreign exchange student with a big voice.

The “Favorite Asian Act” is an Asia-specific award as it only appears on the Kids’ Choice Awards’ Asia website and not on the USA-based one. If this is the case, voting for this specific award might only be open to residents in Asia.

Nickelodeon KCA hosted by Will Smith

Watch out for the live awards on March 31, 2012  to find out who all the big winners are!

Below is the complete nominees list for the 2012 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards:

The 2012 KCA Nominees

Favorite Asian Act
Agnes Monica (Indonesia)
Charice (Philippines)
Yuna (Malaysia)
Wonder Girls (Korea)

Favourite TV Show 
‘Good Luck Charlie’
‘iCarly’
‘Victorious’
‘Wizards of Waverly Place’

Favourite Reality Show 
‘American Idol’
‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’
‘America’s Got Talent’
‘Wipeout’

Favourite TV Actor 
Tim Allen
Ty Burrell
Alex Heartman
Jake Short

Favourite TV Actress 
Miranda Cosgrove
Selena Gomez
Victoria Justice
Bridget Mendler

Favourite TV Sidekick 
Nathan Kress
Jennette McCurdy
Jennifer Stone
Jerry Trainor

Favourite Cartoon 
‘Kung Fu Panda’
‘Phineas & Ferb’
‘Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated’
‘SpongeBob SquarePants’

Favourite Male Athlete 
Dale Earnhardt, Jr
Derek Jeter
Michael Phelps
Tim Tebow

Favourite Female Athlete 
Kelly Clark
Danica Patrick
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Favourite Book 
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ series
‘Harry Potter’ series
‘Hunger Games’ series
‘Twilight’ series

Favourite Video Game 
Just Dance 3
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Mario Kart 7
Super Mario Galaxy

Favourite Movie 
‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked’
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’
‘The Muppets’
‘The Smurfs’

Favourite Movie Actor 
Jim Carrey (‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’)
Johnny Depp (‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’)
Daniel Radcliffe (‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’)
Adam Sandler (Jack & Jill’)

Favourite Movie Actress 
Amy Adams (‘The Muppets’)
Kristen Stewart (‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1’)
Sofia Vergara (‘The Smurfs’)
Emma Watson (‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’)

Favourite Animated Movie 
Cars 2
Kung Fu Panda 2
Puss in Boots
Rio

Favourite Voice From An Animated Movie 
Antonio Banderas (‘Puss in Boots’)
Jack Black (‘Kung Fu Panda 2’)
Johnny Depp (‘Rango’)
Katy Perry (‘The Smurfs’)

Favourite Buttkicker 
Jessica Alba
Tom Cruise
Kelly Kelly
Taylor Lautner

Favourite Music Group 
Big Time Rush
Black Eyed Peas
Lady Antebellum
LMFAO

Favourite Male Singer 
Justin Bieber
Toby Keith
Bruno Mars
Usher

Favourite Female Singer 
Lady Gaga
Selena Gomez
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift

Favourite Song 
‘Born this Way’ (Lady Gaga)
‘Firework’ (Katy Perry)
‘Party Rock Anthem’ (LMFAO)
‘Sparks Fly’ (Taylor Swift)

CHARICE’S NEW LOOK : NEW HAIR, NEW TATTOO

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Charice has shows her “real” side with the new look. 

“For me, just love me. I‘m a person. If you think I‘m a boy or a girl or if I look like a boy, then fine. I‘m Charice.”

She explains why she changes her good girl image into a more edgy look. She basically chopped her hair off, colored it light brown, then got a new tattoo that said “Love Eternally” with the infinity symbol in between.

"The tattoo that I have has a meaning. The tattoo says 'love eternally' and it has an infinity sign. It's for my love for people, for my fans and for my family, for everybody. So, every time I do something I always have reason," Charice said at a press conference.

Her tattoo was inked in Singapore where she had a concert last March 5.

“Yung ibang people sa management, gusto nila yung look ko parang Selena Gomez. The other one, they want me to be more like Avril Lavigne, which is what I like. Or more like Rihanna. That’s what I like. That’s what we’re trying to do. I thinkeverybody’s shocked. This is such a huge step for me and I love it. This is me. This is who I am. I just don’t want to stay a person that I don’t like… I’ve been thinking about it for years and years. This is a dream come true for me,” Charice said. 

Charice with long hair  covers the Preview Magazine January - February 2012 issue . Now with her boyish hair and tattoo,  some critics are out once again saying that she looks like a lesbian and even compared her new look to Aiza Seguerra, a Filipina singer who is openly lesbian. 

“Are you kidding me? I’ve read tons of negative comments and I don’t care. Whatever they think maybe if I look somebody or whoever I don’t mind. I mean this is the look that I want. So, the only thing you can do is to move on.”