A New Chapter of Curated Discoveries at Lucky Chinatown

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As Manila’s urban explorers seek out the curious, the collectible, and the artfully designed, Lucky Chinatown remains at the pinnacle of collecting elevated finds in the heart of Binondo. A new wave of thoughtfully chosen spaces invites visitors to slow down, look closer, and engage in experiences that speak to both taste and intention.

Gashapon Bandai Official Shop

Tucked within this new capsule haven is a tactile celebration of Japanese pop culture, where the spin of a dial and the clink of a capsule promise a moment of whimsy. From collectible anime figures to intricately crafted everyday replicas, Gashapon is a playground of nostalgia. In a culture fixated on detail and rarity, this trending micro-universe captures the art of the miniature with high design sensibilities.

Nitori

Evoking the serenity of a Kyoto retreat while addressing the demands of modern living, Nitori debuts with understated grandeur. Its expansive space is more than a showroom—it’s a study in purposeful living. Clean-lined furniture, intuitive storage, and warm, textured textiles speak the quiet language of Japanese utility and grace. Nitori offers a blueprint for intentional living, where elegance and efficiency cohabitate seamlessly.

KKV

KKV invites discovery with every turn. The store reads like a design-forward bazaar—visually captivating, eclectic, and endlessly scroll-worthy. Here, rows of artful stationery and imaginative toys sit beside avant-garde cosmetics, trending home items, and unique snacks. For those drawn to aesthetic exploration, KKV offers a world unbounded.

Discover these refined new experiences and more, only at Lucky Chinatown—where the future of lifestyle meets the art of the find. For updates on how to join, visit megaworld-lifestylemalls.com or call (02) 8462-8888.

First Nitori Store in City of Manila Opens at Lucky Chinatown

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Lucky Chinatown welcomes the arrival of  Nitori, a Japanese furniture and home accessories brand, as it officially opens its doors for the first time in the city of Manila.

Leading the launch were Nitori’s Executive Director of Development for Southeast Asia and India Takuya Ono; Nitori’s General Manager for Asia Masatoshi Sano; together with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls First Vice President and Head Graham Coates, and Lucky Chinatown General Manager Nori Mizoguchi.

Known for its minimalist design, functionality, and affordability, Nitori gives its customers the opportunity to experience a touch of Japanese living like never before.

Located on the Second Floor of Lucky Chinatown’s Imperial Wing, the new Nitori store spans 2,326 square meters, offering a spacious and immersive retail environment. It features a wide selection of products ranging from smartly designed furniture, storage solutions, and home textiles to kitchenware, décor, and everyday essentials. Each piece reflects Nitori’s dedication to purposeful design, combining Japanese craftsmanship and innovation to meet the evolving needs of modern living.

“Bringing global brands like Nitori to Lucky Chinatown reflects our ongoing commitment to curating exceptional retail experiences for our shoppers. This destination has always been a vibrant crossroads of cultural exchange and heritage, and by introducing international names alongside local icons, we continue to celebrate that unique identity while embracing innovation and modern living. Nitori’s arrival perfectly embodies the synergy of tradition and progress that defines Lucky Chinatown today,” shared Graham Coates.

Visit Nitori today at Lucky Chinatown and discover how small changes can bring big comfort to your everyday life. For updates, visit megaworld-lifestylemalls.com or call (02) 8462-8888.

Marlisa Live In Manila!

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MARLISA: A BREAKTHROUGH

Marlisa, (born Marlisa Ann Punzalan) is a breakthrough not only because of the reason you're thinking–that she's of Filipino descent. She has gone to break records in Australia, origin talk aside.

Jumpstarting her music career pre-X Factor, Marlisa immersed herself in the live music scene by joining competitions starting at age 9, earning her first win at Sydney Eisteddfod Performing Arts Challenge in 2009, and 3 more gold medals in 2013. At age 12, she has already done a solo concert at a live music venue at Sydney, The Basement, with the show dubbed as "Marlisa and Friends" with a setlist of cover songs. Deeply engaged to her roots, she had also been tagging along the Australian leg of concerts of Pinoy acts such as Sharon Cuneta, Jose Mari Chan and Aegis.

But what catapulted Marlisa's name into brighter limelight is that at only 15, she has wowed the judges of The X Factor Australia, garnering all four yeses upon audition. Marlisa eventually won the season's round of competition, becoming the first champion from the show's Under 25 category and ultimately the youngest winner of the entire series. With the aforementioned under her belt, she immediately signed a recording deal with Sony Music Australia. Tied in as the winner's single of the 6th season of The X Factor Australia, Marlisa recorded "Stand By You", written by Australia's premiere songwriters DNA Songs (Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci), serving as her music career's pilot single which debuted at number 2 on the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) charts only 3 days after release, just behind Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" and running ahead The Veronicas' "You Ruin Me" and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off".A close race, as "Thinking Out Loud" tallied 29,157 copies sold while "Stand By You", with only half-a-week's worth of sales during the eligibility week, garnered an impressive 27,666.Eventually, the single nabbed a platinum certification for sales tallying more than 70,000 copies sold.

With the help of the song's inspirational message and Marlisa's very own vocal prowess, "Stand By You" paved the way to international mark when it also charted on New Zealand, Singapore and neighboring territories including the Philippines. Her self-titled debut album had also been released shortly afterwards, featuring the said single plus 10 re-recordings of her performances during the course of The X Factor, debuting at number 6 on the ARIA albums chart. Amazed by the performance of her records on charts, Marlisa gave thanks to her supporters: "Thanks to all as well, my album is doing very well at No. 2 on both the Australian artist singles chart and Australian artist albums chart!! Also no. 6 on the ARIA albums chart!! So happy you love my album."

Track list of the debut album, MARLISA:

1. Stand By You

2. Yesterday

3. All By Myself

4. Hopelessly Devoted To You

5. Let It Go

6. Nothing Else Matters

7. Try

8. Titanium

9. Somewhere Over The Rainbow

10. Girl On Fire

11. Impossible

MARLISA is now available in all record stores featuring the lead winner's single "Stand By You"! Get it on digital through iTunes via hyperurl.co/MarlisaSelfTitled or through Spinnr.ph!

MARLISA LIVE IN MANILA!

With a promising international career, Marlisa gives back to her roots with a strong sense of eagerness for MARLISA Philippine PromoTour this February. The 15-year-old will be visiting the country with 3 days' worth of itinerary, touring the Metro to promote her music:

• February 13 (Fri.) / 2 PM: Lucky Chinatown Atrium

• February 13 (Fri.) / 7 PM: Eastwood Mall Open Park

• February 14 (Sat.) / 7 PM: Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill

By the 15th, Marlisa will be meeting with media for some performances and interviews, allowing her local fans to get to know more of her and her music.

A busy life but a very exciting feat for a young girl, Marlisa and her sound are definitely ready to take over.

MARLISA Philippine Promo Tour is brought to you by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Eastwood Mall, Lucky Chinatown, Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill.

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The first Mr. and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2013 to be air on ABS-CBN

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Two Cultures, one people.

This search aims to "redefine Filipino-Chinese beauty, pave the way for better business relations, and realize cultural and artistic goals."

Mr. and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2013 is featuring the most eligible young men and women from the Fil-Chinese community.

According to Alexis Sy Go, national director of this year's competition “this year, we enter into a meaningful partnership to bring a culturally enriching beauty pageant that seeks to discover Chinese-Filipino talents who posses admirable traditional values but with very contemporary stance and projection and hone to be part of the next generation of stars in the Chinese entertainment industry.”

Pageant organizer Miss Chinatown Foundation, in cooperation with media partner ABS-CBN, sees the competition "an event to open doorways towards unified communities and better goals," which include the "celebration of the shared values of the Filipino and Chinese communities and cultures."

The male and female candidates boast qualities of a modern Fil-Chinese. The pageant is composed of 32 Filipino-Chinese candidates, split equally between females and males aged 18 to 25.

The official candidates for Miss Chinatown Philippines are: Jerene Tan, Robyn Kimberly Tan, Michelle Marie Sy, Rolini Lim Pineda, Jamie Chua Reyes, Lhowelle Lyka Tan, Sheryl Elaine Chua, Samantha Jade Dy, Maricon Cho, Hannah Dy, Frances Elaine Cham, Kimberly Nicole Ang Mas, Aeryka Chua, Catrina Myka De Guzman Ang, Catherine Yao and Anna Patricia Baesa Tan.

The male candidates include: Oliver Chen, Glenn Choa, Sydney Du, Gerald Magante, Miguel Lasala, Alvis Lim, Jaime Lim, Randy See, Bruce Sing, John Sy, Arthur Tan, Fredrick Tan, Jerome Tan, Sky Yang, Francis Yao, and JP Yap.

After months of screening, these candidates, teeming with youthful exuberance and aptitude remain in the running to get the title of this year’s best.

The coronation night of Mr. and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2013 will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre on June 30, and will be telecast live on ABS-CBN.

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