Night of nostalgia and great music, guaranteed in Rusell Thompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics one night only concert !

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Audiences are definitely in for a musical treat like no other as Grand Leisure Corporation bring Russel Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics, in a one-night only concert this 7th of September, 8pm at the world class Theatre at Solaire.

Thompkins, together with Raymond Johnson and Jonathan Buckson, the singing trio is committed and dedicated to the mission of providing quality representation of the group’s original recordings.

Expect endearing and fresh takes to the iconic hit songs and the unmatched showmanship and stage wonder that the trio brings.

Be ready to be enthralled, and yes, even a little teary eyed even as their vocal harmonies and emotional commitment enliven their most popular hits, such as “Betcha By Golly Wow,” “You’ll Never Get To Heaven If You Beak My Heart,” “Stop, Look, Listen, ‘We Can Make It Happen,” “Miracle” and others.

Ably supported by their piano man and musical director, Kenny Thompson, 2017 marks the 14th year of the talented threesome. They will and shall continue with their tradition of delivering quality performances to their dedicated and supportive fans.

Russel Thompkins and the New Stylistics hold dear in their hearts in Manila that is why they are bringing in a night of nostalgia and great music.

Partnering with Grand Leisure Corporation in this concert are Steve O Neal Productions and Solaire Resort and Casino.

For tickets, please call TicketWorld at (02) 891 9999.

‘The Big Big Show’ again with brave, bolder and better with Frenchie Dy, Radha, and Bituin Escalante

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HM Entertainment brings back - Frenchie Dy, Radha, and Bituin Escalante as they recreate the magic - The Big Big Show: Again at The Theater at Solaire, on July 14, 2017.

Big voices, big talents, will be braver, bolder and better after the resounding success of ‘The Big Big Show’ last December 3 at The Theater at Solaire.

There has been a clamor to stage a repeat, as reviews for the show were glowing. Music aficionados and concert goers alike were in unison that says:

‘The Big Big Show’ did not only celebrate women of all shapes and sizes, it also served as showcase for the musical gifts and versatility of its three headliners, Frenchie Dy, Radha, and Bituin Escalante. ‘The Big Big Show’ marked the first time that the three talented singers shared one stage together and boy, what wonders and magic they made, easily slipping from one musical genre to another with flair and gusto." 

“The concert was ambitious as it offered a repertoire quite removed from the usual, mixing not-so-familiar show tunes and popular Top 40 fare.”  - - - Neil Ray Ramos of Manila Bulletin Entertainment made note of the concert’s unique concept. 

Rendered with big band flourish courtesy of musical director Mel Villena and his AMP Band, the formidable diva trio of Frenchie, Radha, and Bituin were in great form from the get-go. It mattered little if they were doing solo spots or a medley of kundimans. Frenchie, Radha, and Bituin were just gung-ho and ready to sing their hearts out.

By the time the three women were doing an Aretha Franklin medley featuring well-remembered classics like “Chain of Fools,” “Respect,” and “Think,” audiences were on their feet, swaying to the rhythm, waiving their arms in the air, lost in the spellbinding effect of the formidable diva trio’s virtuoso performances.

Adding more wallop to the powerful feminine concert, ticket buyers will get a chance to receive goodies, laptop, mobile phones, IPADs, and a lap top.

It will be a treat for those who missed it and a nostalgic trip to revisit for those who enjoyed the first staging. Like its lovely and hugely-talented headliners, ‘The Big Big Show: Again’ without a doubt is bigger, braver, bolder and better with a few surprises thrown in for good measure.

Mark your calendars on July 14 for  ‘The Big Big Show, Again’ still at The Theater at Solaire, home of world class Filipino concerts and performances.

Tickets to ‘The Big Big Show: Again are now available via Ticketworld. Call 891 - 9999!

‘Rule of Two-Thirds Underwater Photo Exhibit’ for marine conservation opens at Solaire

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In celebration of World Oceans Day, captivating underwater photos of multi-awarded photographers Anna Varona and Danny Ocampo presents ‘Rule of Two-Thirds Underwater Photo Exhibit’ for marine conservation opens at Solaire. 

The exhibit is to highlight the beauty of the Philippine oceans and the urgent need to protect them and also to help the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines in their continuous efforts to conserve Philippine oceans and the communities that greatly depend on them.

WWF-Philippines’ work in protecting the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park inspired the declaration of a one million hectare of MPA by the Municipal Government of Cagayancillo through a municipal ordinance covering its entire municipal waters and surrounding open sea. 

A sea turtle seen at the waters of Tubbataha Reefs National Park

The exhibit showcases a visual spectacle that will allow the public to see the beauty of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) such as the Marine Sanctuary in Tingloy, Batangas, Apo Island in Negros Oriental, Cagayancillo and Tubbataha in Palawan, and Tañon Strait in the Visayas. 

Anna Varona and Danny Ocampo presents ‘Rule of Two-Thirds Underwater Photo Exhibit’

Anna Varona, who is a responsible tourism advocate and a marine warrior on top of being a professional photographer, believes that this endeavor is very much aligned with the 2017 World Oceans Day’s theme ‘Our Ocean, Our Future’ because it aims to spread awareness on the role of MPAs in long-term food security.

“MPAs ensure that our coastal resources are given the chance to regenerate and provide us food now and in the future. Aside from that, our fishermen are given much more stable and sustainable livelihood,” she said. 

One of the featured photographs in the Rule of 2/3rd Exhibit.

Danny Ocampo, who also campaigns for ethical and responsible diving and photography, hopes to influence tourists to be more responsible when they visit MPAs, especially since Apo Island has been instrumental in his journey towards marine conservation work. 

“Apo Island continues to inspire not only me but hundreds of individuals, organizations and policy makers here and abroad who have been there. Sadly, its popularity is beginning to be its bane and measures have to be taken to ensure that tourism and conservation complement each other,” he stated. 

Canon Philippines sponsored the printing of all portraits including the postcard versions of select photos that will be sold to help the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines.

The exhibit, which is supported by the Department of Tourism, is open to the public until June 22, 2017.

“Sister Act” the musical in Manila

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Music enthusiasts will be thrilled and dazzled by the exhilarating song numbers and hilarious scenes from a much-acclaimed Broadway musical comedy when “Sister Act” premieres on June 27, 2017 at The Theatre at Solaire, Entertainment City, Pasay City.

The show opens the two-week Philippine run of the hit Broadway musical that is part of the Asian leg of the American production’s Asian tour for 2017. The musical will run for only two weeks with no extension.

Touted as America’s new musical comedy classic, “Sister Act” brings to the musical theater scene a stage re-creation of the music and general story of the hit 1992 film comedy of the same title, but with an all-original score and script and spectacular production design.

The play will leave the audience breathless as it they follow for two-and-a-half delightful hours the funny adventures of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent.

Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly re-discovers her own.

The musical features original music and score with a big Broadway sound written by the most acclaimed composer of our time, 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “”The Little Mermaid,” “Little Shop of Horrors”), with lyrics by Glenn Slater. The story was written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas. Carter Beane. 

It had its world premiere at the Pasadena Playhouse in the Fall of 2006, followed by a production at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta on the Winter of 2007. The West End production began previews at the Palladium Theatre in London on May 7, 2009, while the Broadway production began preview performances on March 24, 2011 and officially opened on April 20, 2011 at the Broadway Theatre.2

Seen by over 6 million theater-goers across the globe, “Sister Act” has been performed worldwide in Milan, Vienna, Paris, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan and on tour throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. It has also been played in Canada, Ireland, South Africa and Spain.

The musical received five Tony Awards nominations in 2011: Best Musical, Best Original Score (Alan Menken-music/Glenn Slater-lyrics), Best Book of a Musical (Cheri and Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane), Best Actress in a Musical (Patricia Miller) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Victoria Clark) 

It was also nominated for four Olivier Awards in 2010, including Best Musical.

The musical has drawn widespread critical acclaim for being a “fun, funny and feel good” act, with The New York Post describing it as “ridiculously fun” and The Huffington Post lauding it for providing fans “an unbridled joy.”

Sister Act is Ovation Productions’ second Broadway musical presentation; with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 2 years ago at the Cultural Center of the Philippines as it’s first.

Media partners are Fox, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and BusinessWorld. Produced by Ovation Productions in cooperation with Broadway Entertainment Group, and Troika. Tickets at P6500, 5500, 4500, 3500, 1500 available online at www.ticketworld.com.ph or call (02) 981-9999. Avail of 10% Early Bird Discount from February 12 -28, 2017.

National Pilipino Protektado Day! Cebuana Lhuillier Insures One Million Filipinos and launches Cebuana Alerto app & MIAAPI

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Cebuana Lhuillier has declared July 21 as the National Pilipino Protektado Day as part of the company’s advocacy to build disaster-resilient communities and help the Insurance Commission achieve its vision of protecting 80% of the Filipinos with microinsurance by 2020 and continuing helping Filipinos be more disaster-resilient and prepared against various calamities.

One million Filipinos officially joined the country’s rally to be a fully-insured nation as Cebuana Lhuillier—the Philippines’ leading microfinancial company—provides free microinsurance through its National Pilipino Protektado Day campaign.

“For the past years, we’ve been constantly just introducing new and innovative products and services to the public to be able to help them be financially included. This time, with our National Pilipino Protektado Day campaign, we decided to take a bolder step and took the initiative to really touch ground with those who are most vulnerable to calamities and directly offer them free microinsurance as a new way for them to be secured,” Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier said.

In partnership with Pioneer Insurance and with the help of various public and private organizations, free microinsurance were given out across the Philippines, prioritizing the most vulnerable communities, families and individuals from the marginalized sector.

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions General Manager Jonathan Batangan

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions General Manager Jonathan Batangan reiterates that National Pilipino Protektado Day is only one of the company’s many endeavors in its push for disaster resilience. “National Pilipino Protektado Day is a great milestone in our disaster preparedness campaign. But after insuring one million Filipinos, we are on to more initiatives that will help us promote microinsurance and foster disaster resiliency. We are introducing an app, a microinsurance organization, and later on, a website--all designed to ultimately promote the welfare of Filipinos,” he said.

Cebuana Alerto App

Reinforcing its disaster resilience advocacy further, Cebuana Lhuillier has also officially launched Cebuana Alerto during the culminating event. An android app that harnesses the digital mobile platform, Cebuana Alerto is designed to provide real-time vital information about disasters within the Philippines.

Equipped with an interactive technology that allows users to share updates in areas affected by any disaster, the Cebuana Alerto app features an alert system that sends notifications to the user in the event of disasters such as typhoon, earthquake, fire, and flood.

It has live newsfeeds that show the latest updates from third-party government agencies including the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDDRMC) for weather updates, the Department of Education (DEPED) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for school suspension announcements, and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for information on traffic and road conditions. It also informs the users about Cebuana Lhuillier’s various insurance products and services which they can also purchase immediately online through the app.

Furthermore, the app also includes a "Safe Button" special feature that will automatically notify and send an “I AM SAFE” SMS message to the intended recipient about the user’s current state during a disaster.

MIAAPI

Simultaneously, Cebuana Lhuillier also led the formation of the Microinsurance Agents Association of the Philippines, Incorporated (MIAAPI)—an organization founded to promote the interests and welfare of microinsurance agents nationwide.

MIAAPI interim Board Members include ASEAN Insurance Council Head Michael Rellosa, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) RFPA Asia Senior Adviser Dante Portula, Pioneer Insurance VP Geric Laude, Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines Past President Enrique Abellana, Philippine Insurers Club Treasurer Edgardo David, RBAP Coordinator Gay Mapano, Eternal Plans SAVP Jumer Lecetivo, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Executive Trustee Atty. Cesar Vidal, and CLIS General Manager Jonathan Batangan.

Moreover, Cebuana Lhuillier is also set to launch an online platform for insurance donations called OurHelp later this year. Connecting donees in the Philippines and donors from all over the world through a dedicated website, this crowdfunding website further aims to provide quality insurance protection awarded to the most vulnerable sectors in the form of premium donation from socially aware enterprises.

Prior to the culmination of the National Pilipino Protektado Day, Cebuana Lhuillier kicked off its disaster resilience advocacy by mounting and leading the highly-commended “2016 READY: The Role of Microinsurance in Building Disaster Resilient Communities” forum last January. A series of roadshows in key cities such as Baguio, Cebu, and Davao immediately followed to cascade the Forum’s learnings. Simultaneously, Cebuana Lhuillier launched during the road shows the Alagang Cebuana Plus Gold or ACP Gold—an improved version of the company’s premiere microinsurance product that already includes a microlife component underwritten by PhilamLife. ACP to date has covered more than six million Filipinos.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Proves There’s Life After Broadway

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Show Closes Run in Manila July 26; Moves On to Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Australia

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (SNF), the smash musical that drew inspiration from the ‘70s film of the same name, has been taking on a life of its own since bowing out from Broadway 15 years ago: spawning at least four UK Tour productions, seven International Tour productions, a cruise production, and a West End Revival production—proving the adage that “indeed, there’s life beyond the shadows of the Great White Way.” 

SNF’s latest triumph, a newly reimagined production aimed at revisiting the gritty, chaotic, and dystopic elements of the film—initially announced to make tour stops in Manila, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore—has just added China and Australia to its itinerary. Patrick Bywalksi, deputy chairman of The Robert Stigwood Organisation, which produced the film and its succeeding film-to-stage adaptations, announced the extra tour stops on the opening night in Manila earlier this month. Bywalski said, “Now that we’re up and running, I trust that we should be able to secure more venues as per my announcement.

“This brand new production of SNF represents a true value: the essence of the movie is respected all the way, [which was deliberately overlooked in the original West End and Broadway runs to appeal to a wider audience]. Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) director Bobby Garcia has epitomized Nick Cohn’s original story, ‘Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night,’” an article published in New York magazine in 1976, which served as the basis of the film. 

In fact, local critics also noticed those stark similarities to the film. Vlad Bunoan, who edits for an online news portal, wrote in his review, “The musical is actually a near word-for-word adaptation of the popular 1977 movie that turned John Travolta into a global superstar. And it must be stressed that [film director] John Badham's movie is set against a backdrop of a period in American history marked by economic malaise and a growing hopelessness. 

“For Tony Manero [played by Broadway actor Brandon Rubendall], a 19-year-old dropout working at a paint store—as well as for many Americans—disco offered an escape from his dreary family life: his father is out of the job and his brother has decided to leave the priesthood.”

Bunoan continued, “The movie—and musical—also tackles the '70s-era, sexual promiscuity, abortion, and racial violence. In short, this isn't a retro, feel-good musical like ‘Mamma Mia’ or Travolta's ‘Grease’… But if you're a big fan of the movie in its dramatic entirety, you will be pleased by the way it was magically transported to the stage…”

Deemed too provocative, this latest incarnation of SNF actually comes in two versions: a Rated R version, which is the one currently playing in Manila, and a Parental Guidance (PG) version, which will be shown in countries whose theatergoers are considered more conservative. “As what we did with the film, we had two versions: one rated R and one PG. So we already know which parameters we have to work with to satisfy the local practice,” Bywalski revealed.

In spite of everything, the timeless songs of The Bee Gees that defined the disco era of the ‘70s have been retained in the musical’s score—prompting the audience to bob their heads to the beat, and get up and dance by the show’s end. Theatergoers leave the venue humming either “How Deep Is Your Love” or “Stayin’ Alive,” or either “Night Fever” or “You Should Be Dancing,” which makes for an incredible evening of live theater.

Touted as “the first Filipino-produced Broadway musical for the world,” whose primary proponents ATEG and Ten Bridges Media Corp., both based in Manila, Philippines, did not scrimp on the quality of expertise in this production as embodied by its A-list creative team: Bobby Garcia (stage direction), Broadway choreographer Vince Pesce (choreography), Tony winner David Gallo (set design), Broadway lighting designer Paul Miller (lighting design), costume designer Eric Pineda (costume design), sound designer Michael Waters (sound design), technical director Richard Martin (technical direction), graphic artist GA Fallarme (video projection design), musician Ceejay Javier (musical direction), and West End and London casting director Tara Rubin (casting).

SNF in Manila, which stars Rubendall (“Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark,”), Jenna Rubaii (“American Idiot”), Mikkie Bradshaw (“Carrie The Musical”), Nick Varricchio (“A Chorus Line”), and Carla Guevara-Laforteza (“Miss Saigon”), among others, plays The Theatre at Solaire Resort and Casino (ASEANA Avenue, Paranaque, Metro Manila) until Sunday, July 26.

Performances are also set at Istana Budaya (Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) from September 4 to 13 and at MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands (10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore) from September 25 to October 4.

For tickets in Manila, call ATEG at (632) 650 5144 or (63917) 8381534; or visit TicketWorld at ticketworld.com.ph.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is presented by PLDT and Citibank, in cooperation with ABS-CBN, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Crossover, Mellow 94.7 Sound Good, Retro DCG-FM, Makati Diamond Residences, First Unitel Travel, and Portfolio Studios.

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PRODUCTION Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, in cooperation with Ten Bridges Media Corp. and Robert Stigwood Organisation, presents the 2015 Asian Tour of the dance musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

DIRECTOR Bobby Garcia

MUSIC The Bee Gees, Harry Casey, Richard Finch, Leeroy Green, Ron Kersey, Rick Dees, Ronald Bell, and David Shire

SETS David Gallo

COSTUMES Eric Pineda

MAIN CAST Brandon Rubendall*, Jenna Rubaii*

*Indicates Members of Actors’ Equity Association

WHEN Manila, July 3 to 26

Kuala Lumpur, September 4 to 13

Singapore, September 25 to October 4

WHERE Manila: The Theatre, Solaire Resort and Casino

Kuala Lumpur, Istana Budaya

Singapore, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands

INFORMATION Tel: (632) 650 5144 or (63917) 8381534

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“How Deep Is Your Love” Iconic Song to be Part of Saturday Night Fever Asian Tour

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“How Deep Is Your Love”, the 1977 mega-hit by the Bee Gees, will be released as a single that will be part of an original cast recording of the Asian Tour of the stage musical version of Saturday Night Fever.

The Asian tour will have stops in Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and will star Brandon Rubendall who will play Tony Manero and Jenna Rubaii who will play his dance partner and eventual love interest Stephanie Mangano. The two will also perform the song on the musical’s official soundtrack (OST). The Manila leg, mounted by the Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) in close coordination with the Robert Stigwood Organization, will have performances from July 3 to 26 at the Theatre, Solaire Resort and Casino.

Everyone knows the song well. Originally intended for Yvonne Elliman (who later recorded "If I Can't Have You) instead won an award for Best Pop Performance by a Group at the 20th Grammy Awards held in February 1978 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 on 24 December 1977 (becoming the first of six consecutive US number-one hits) and stayed in the Top 10 for a then-record 17 weeks. It also ranked number 375 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

In a 2001 interview the Bee Gees'did for Billboard magazine, Barry Gibb reportedly said that "How Deep Is Your Love" was his favorite Bee Gees song.

Said Barry: "A lot of the textures you hear in the song were added on later. We didn't change any lyrics, mind you, but the way we recorded it was a little different than the way we wrote in terms of construction. A little different for the better, I think, the title 'How Deep Is Your Love' we thought was perfect because of all the connotations involved in that sentence, and that was simply it.”

That iconic song will make itself heard again to a whole new generation of listeners once the Asian Tour of Saturday Night Fever takes off.

Marie Rose, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Mikkie Bradshaw, Jamie Wilson and Carla Guevara-Laforteza are also joining the show’s 20-strong cast.

Broadway choreographer Vince Pesce, Tony Award-winning scenic designer David Gallo, original lighting designer of “Saturday Night Fever” on Broadway Paul Miller, costume designer Eric Pineda and musical director Ceejay Javier are also part of the creative team.

The Manila crew is working in close coordination with the Robert Stigwood Organization whose founder, Mr. Stigwood, produced the original Saturday Night Fever film and its various stage incarnations from 1998 to the present. 

Director Bobby Garcia reveals: “We’re using a brand-new script (originally written by Nan Knighton, in collaboration with Arlene Phillips, Paul Nicholas and Mr. Stigwood) that brings back a lot of the grittiness and the coming-of-age in a tough world aspect of the movie. It’s edgy and exciting. It’s a completely conceptualized production.”

He is excited that the famous movie musical is being re-invented for a stage audience across Asia, and that “How Deep Is Your Love” will be heard again via this new cast recording of the stage version.

“We have a first-rate creative team and have assembled an amazing cast,” he says. “I think the quality of the show will speak for itself once it’s up on its feet. This production will be everything Saturday Night Fever should be.”

For tickets and more information, call ATEG at (632)650 5144 or (63917) 8381534; visit TicketWorld at ticketworld.com.ph.

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Coco Martin and Kim Chiu, winners at the 28th PMPC Awards for Television

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The Philippine Movie Press Club held the 28th Star Awards for Television Sunday night, November 23 at the Solaire Resort and Casino.

Coco Martin and Kim Chiu

Coco Martin and Kim Chiu led the awardees with Best Drama Actor and Actress, respectively, for "Ikaw Lamang," which also got the Best Primetime TV Series award.

Here are the winners at the 28th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Awards for Television:

Best TV Station: ABS-CBN

Best Primetime TV series: "Ikaw Lamang"

Best Daytime Drama Series: 'Be Careful with my Heart' 

Best Drama Anthology: "Magpakailanman"

Best Drama Actor: Coco Martin for "Ikaw Lamang

Best Drama Actress: Kim Chiu for "Ikaw Lamang"

Best Drama Supporting Actor: John Estrada for "Ikaw Lamang"

Best Drama Supporting Actress: KC Concepcion for "Ikaw Lamang"

Best Single Performance by an Actress: Sunshine Cruz for 'MMK' episode: 'Karayom'

Best Single Performance by an Actor: Arjo Atayde for 'MMK' episode 

Jose Manalo for 'Eat Bulaga' Lenten special

Best Male TV Host: Vice Ganda for "It's Showtime"

Best Female TV Host: Toni Gonzaga for "ASAP 19"

German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla

Best Musical Variety Show: "ASAP 19"

Best Variety Show: "It's Showtime"

Best Comedy Actress: Rufa Mae Quinto for "Bubble Gang"

Best Comedy Actor: Sef Cadayona for "Bubble Gang"

Best Comedy Show: "Home Sweetie Home" 

Best Gag Show: ''Goin Bulilit"

"Bubble Gang"

TV Hall of Fame: "Bubble Gang"

Best Showbiz Oriented Show: "The Buzz"

Best Female Showbiz Oriented Host: Toni Gonzaga for "The Buzz"

Best Male Showbiz Oriented Show Host: Ricky Lo for "Startalk"

Best Celebrity Talk Show: "Gandang Gabi Vice"

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Vice Ganda for "Gandang Gabi Vice"

Best Game Show Host: Judy Ann Santos for "Bet on Your Baby"

Best Game Show: "Celebrity Bluff"

Best Magazine Show Hosts: Cesar Apolinario and Susan Enriquez for "I Juander"

Best Magazine Show: "I Juander"

Best Lifestyle Show: ''Gandang Ricky Reyes: Todo na Toh!''

Lifestyle Show Host: Kris Aquino for "Kris TV"

Best Reality Show: "It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez"

Best Reality Show Hosts: Bianca Gonzales, John Prats, Robi Domingo, Toni Gonzaga for "Pinoy Big Broter: All In"

Best Talent Search Show: "Celebrity Dance Battle"

Best Talent Search Hosts: Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga for "The Voice Kids"

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award: Nova Villa

Best Child Performer: Raikko Matteo for "Honesto"

Best New Male Personality: Manolo Pedrosa for "MMK" performance

Best New Female Personality: Lyca Gairanod for "MMK" performance

Best Travel Show: ''Biyahe ni Drew''

Best Travel Show Host: Aga Muhlach for "Pinoy Explorer"

Best News Program: ''State of the Nation'' with Jessica Soho

Best Female Newscaster: Jessica Soho for "State of the Nation"

Best Male Newscaster: Erwin Tulfo for "Aksyon"

Lifetime Achievement Award for Broadcasting: Mike Enriquez

Best Public Service Program: ''T3 Enforced''

Best Public Service Host: Vicky Morales for "Wish Ko Lang"

Best Public Affairs Program: ''The Bottomline with Boy Abunda''

Best Public Affairs Program Host: Boy Abunda for ''Bottomline''

Best Documentary Special: ABS-CBN's ''Yolanda"

Best Documentary Hosts: "I-Witness" hosts

Best Morning Show Host: "Umagang Kay Ganda" hosts

Best Morning Show: "Umagang Kay Ganda"

Female Star of the Night: Nadine Lustre

Male Star of the Night: Iñigo Pascual

OPM Legends : The Reunion

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Solaire presents OPM Legends : The Reunion on November  21, 8 pm at Solaire Grand Ballroom.

Join and enjoy a night of well-love ‪Original Pilipino Music greatest hits of the four icons - Hajji Alejandro, Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera and Marco Sison as they fill the air with nostalgia with their trademark suave crooning style.

Special guest Solemn Heussaff heats up the night with a red-hot performance.

Tickets are now available at Solaire Concierge (888-888) and Ticketworld (www.ticketworld.com.ph) 

‪#‎SolaireOPMLegends‬ 

Valerie Clacio Weigmann crowned Miss World Philippines 2014

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The 24-year-old Valerie Clacio Weigmann is the Moss World Philippines 2014.

The crowd favorite Weigmann, bested 25 other candidates and she won 10 special awards given out earlier in the program.

Valerie Clacio Weigmann (Photo: Solaire Resort) 

The Philippines new set of beauty queens received the following cash prizes: Miss World Philippines 2014: P1 million; 1st Princess: P250,000; 2nd Princess: P200,000; 3rd Princess: P150,000; and 4th Princess: P100,000.

Here's the list of most beautiful winners awarded during the Miss World Philippines 2014 Coronation Night held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, October 12, 2014.

Miss World Philippines 2014: Valerie Clacio Weigmann

1st runner-up:    Lorraine Kendrickson

2nd runner-up:   Nelda Ibe

3rd Runner-up:  Nicole Donesa

4th runner-up:   Rachel Louise Peters

Special Awards:

• Yahoo Philippines Readers' Choice: Rachel Louise Peters
• Best in Sports: Lorraine Kendrickson
• Miss Camarines Sur: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Photogenic: Nelda Ibe
• Best in Swimsuit: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Friendship: Kristine Estoque and ChristineBalaguer
• Best in Fashion Runway: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Talent: Jean Marie Feliciano
• Miss Sun Cellular: Kimberly Anne Sareal
• Best in Long Gown: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Solaire: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Organique: Nelda Ibe
• Miss Figlia: Valerie Weigmann
• Jesi Mendez Salon Ambassador: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Bench: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Olay: Valerie Weigmann
• Most Alluring: Rachel Louise Peters
• Miss Hana: Valerie Weigmann

TOP 5 :

Candidate No. 7 Rachel Louise Peters

Candidate No. 20 Nelda Ibe

Candidate No. 1 Lorraine Kendrickson

Candidate No. 14 Nicole Donesa

Candidate No. 19 Valerie Weigmann

13 SEMI-FINALISTS:

Candidate No. 16 Ina Dominica Guerrero

Candidate No. 7 Rachel Louise Peters

Candidate No. 14 Nicole Donesa

Candidate No. 12 Christine Balaguer

Candidate No. 6 Kristine Angeli Estoque

Candidate No. 3 Alexa Kirby

Candidate No. 4 Priscilla Kimberley dela Cruz

Candidate No. 13 Kimberly Anne Sarreal

Candidate No. 17 Kimberly Pajares

Candidate No. 19 Valerie Weigmann

Candidate No. 20 Nelda Ibe

Candidate No. 1 Lorraine Kendrickson

Candidate No. 5 Gazini Christiana Ganados

Solaire Presents: The Jacksons Concert on November 3

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Come for a stellar night of groovin’ filled with nostalgic pop and a whole lot of dancing as the siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Tito Jackson bring to the Solaire stage more than four decades’ worth of chart-topping hits and timeless pop favorites.

Buy your tickets now at Solaire Concierge (888-8888) and Ticketworld (891-9999)/ ticketworld.com.ph and be part of history as the biggest-selling family in music of all time brings their rhythm to Manila.‪

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Join "Meet and Greet" NBA Allen Iverson promo

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Allen Iverson will be in town early November for “All In” --- a charity basketball event presented by PCWorx at the Mall of Asia Arena on November 5, 2014.

More than just watching Allen Iverson call the shots as his Ball Up Streetball team take on former NBA superstars and local cage names, lucky fans will also have a chance to be up close and personal with the 11-time All-Star.

The former NBA MVP will have Gilbert Arenas, Eddy Curry, and DerMarr Johnson.

Tickets may be purchased thru online at www.smtickets.com or call (02) 470-2222 and PCWorx branches or call the hotline at (02) 6232877. Prices are pegged at P6,500 (VIP), P5,500 (Patron), P4,500 (Lower Box), P2,000 (Upper Box), and P600 (General Admission).

Starting today until October 9, 2014 --- the first 500 ticket buyers of any section will be invited to the closed door shootaround of Iverson and Ball Up Event. From the 500 lucky patrons, 40 fans will be randomly selected on the spot for photos and autographs with Iverson and his team.

Winners will be announced on October 13, 2014 on PCWorx’ “All In Basketball Game’s official” Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Aiming to raise funds for Gawad Kalinga to build homes for impoverished families, “All In” is brought to us by PCWorx, organized by I-Kurot and supported by Samsung, NBA Café, Accel, Solaire Resort and Casino, Rapoo, AOC and Fox International Channels.

Roxie Rocks Chicago The Musical at the Solaire!

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CHICAGO The Musical has everything that makes Broadway great - a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.

Whether you're looking for your first Broadway musical and capture the magic, watch out as the curtain rises for the theatre at Solaire

Solaire Resort and Casino announces the opening of THE THEATRE at Solaire this November; a new state-of-the-art, certified lyric theatre in the heart of Entertainment City. 

This majestic performance venue boasts of an astronomical line-up of performance artists and events; both local and international, in the months to come.

THE THEATRE at Solaire opens its doors for the holidays with the first International Broadway show CHICAGO from December 2 to 21, 2014.

This spectacular opening and amazing entertainment line-up for The Theatre signifies the continuance of Solaire’s contribution to the flourishing arts and performance scene in the Entertainment City.

Visit solaireresort.com for details.

KC Concepcion wins Best Actress, ER Ejercito Estragan, the Best Actor in the 62nd FAMAS Awards

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KC Concepcion wins Best Actress in 62nd FAMAS Awards 2014 held at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino in Entertainment City, Parañaque City, July 13.

Concepcion bag the award for the movie Boy Golden : Shoot to Kill as she beat 9 other actresses nominated : Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Julia Montes, Marian Rivera, and Lorna Tolentino.

See related story :

http://www.myrnaroman.com/2014/07/famas-releases-nominees-awards-on-july.html

(Past) Laguna Governor ER Ejercito took home the Best Actor award for the same movie Boy Golden : Shoot to Kill and the he also win as the FAMAS Grand Award.

On The Job wins the Best Picture.

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Here are the complete list of winners at the 62nd FAMAS Awards 2014 : 

Best Picture: On The Job 

Best Actress: KC Concepcion, Boy Golden

Best Actor: ER Ejercito, Boy Golden

Best Director: Erik Matti, On The Job

Best Supporting Actress: Bela Padilla, 10000 Hours

Best Supporting Actor: Pen Medina 10000 Hours

Best Screenplay: On The Job

Best Cinematography: Boy Golden

Best Editing : On The Job

Best Story : On The Job

Best Sound : On The Job

Best Musical Score Best Visual Effects : Pagpag

Best Theme Song: Abra for "Midas", Boy Golden

Best Special Effects : Kung Fu Divas

Special Awards:

FAMAS Grand Award: Jeorge 'ER' Ejercito Estregan

FPJ Memorial Award: Piolo Pascual

Art Padua Memorial Award: Boy Abunda

Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award: Mario Dumaual

Exemplary Award for Public Service: Engineer Felizardo Jun Sevilla Jr.

Excellence Award in Criminal Justice Pao Jail Visitation Team/Legal, Medical Dental, Optical Mission: Chief Public Attorney Persida Rueda Acosta

Presidential Award: Tzu Chi Foundation

Anti Film Piracy Achievement Award : Ronnie Ricketts

2014 Advocacy Film: Filemon Mamon

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Hiro Peralta, Ken Chan, Jerome Ponce, James Reid

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Janine Gutierrez, Julia Barretto

Male Movie Star of the Night: Gerald Anderson

Female Movie Star of the Night: Valerie Concepcion

The hosts Raymond Gutierrez, Dawn Zulueta, KC Concepcion and Richard Gomez

Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award: Mario Dumaual

Ronnie Ricketts for Anti Film Piracy Achievement Award

FAMAS releases nominees; awards on July 13

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The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, Inc. (FAMAS) announced the list of nominees for the 62nd FAMAS Annual Awards Night slated on July 13 at the grand ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino in Entertainment City, Parañaque City.

FAMAS president Angelo Eloy Padua said the nominees are competing for various awards in several categories.

• Best Picture:
10,000 Hours (Philippine Film Studios, Viva Films and N2 Productions); Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill, The Antonio Porcuna Story (Scenema Concept International, Inc. and Viva Films); Burgos (Heaven’s Best Entertainment); Ekstra (Cinemalaya Foundation and Quantum Films); Four Sisters and A Wedding (Star Cinema); Lauriana (Film Development Council of the Philippines and BG Productions International); On the Job (Reality Entertainment and Star Cinema) and Pagpag (Star Cinema and Regal Films)

• Best Director:
Joyce Bernal (10,000 Hours); Mel Chionglo (Lauriana); Jeffrey Jeturian (Ekstra); Erik Matti (On The Job); Joel Lamangan (Burgos); Cathy Garcia-Molina (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Frasco Mortiz (Pagpag); and Chito Roño (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill)

• Best Actor:
Gerald Anderson (On The Job); John Lloyd Cruz (It Takes A Man And A Woman); Dingdong Dantes (She’s The One); Jeorge “ER” Ejercito Estregan (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Xian Lim (Bakit Di Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo), Coco Martin (A Moment In Time); Daniel Padilla (Pagpag); Robin Padilla (10,000 Hours); Piolo Pascual (On The Job); and Vic Sotto (My Little Bossings)

Piolo Pascual for On The Job(OJT)

• Best Actress:
Bea Alonzo (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Kathryn Bernardo (Pagpag); Kim Chiu (Bakit Di Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo); KC Concepcion (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Sarah Geronimo (It Takes A Man And A Woman); Toni Gonzaga (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Angel Locsin (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Julia Montes (A Moment In Time); Marian Rivera (Kung Fu Divas); and Lorna Tolentino (Burgos)

• Best Supporting Actor:
John Estrada (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Baron Geisler (Shoot To Kill Boy Golden); Enrique Gil (She’s The One); Joey Marquez (On The Job); Joel Torre (On The Job); and Pen Medina (10,000 Hours)

• Best Supporting Actress:
Angel Aquino (On The Job); Cherie Gil (A Moment In Time); Coney Reyes (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Bela Padilla (10,000 Hours); Aiza Seguerra (My Little Bossings); and Gloria Sevilla (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill)

• Best Child Performer:
Adrian Cabido (Lauriana); Clarence Delgado (Pagpag); Ryzza Mae Dizon (My Little Bossings); and James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap (My Little Bossings)

The FAMAS special awards are German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Julia Barretto, Ken Chan, Janine Gutierrez, Hiro Peralta, Jerome Ponce and James Reid

FAMAS Grand Award:
Jeorge Ejercito Estregan; Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Piolo Pascual; Art Padua Memorial Award: Boy Abunda; Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award: Mario Dumaual; Exemplary Award for Public Service: Engineer Felizardo Jun Sevilla Jr.; Excellence Award in Criminal Justice Pao Jail Visitation Team/Legal, Medical Dental, Optical Mission: Chief Public Attorney Persida Rueda Acosta; and Presidential Award: Tzu Chi Foundation

• Best Screenplay:
Keiko Aquino and Ryllah Epifania Berico (10,000 Hours); Catherine Camarillo and Guelan Varela-Luarca (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Ricardo “Ricky” Lee (Burgos); Zig Dulay, Antoinette Jadaone and Zig Dulay (Ekstra); Vanessa Valdez (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Ricardo Lee (Lauriana); Joel Mercado (Pagpag); and Michiko Yamomoto and Erik Matti (On The Job)

• Best Cinematography: Marissa Floirendo and Gilbert Vistan (10,000 Hours); Carlo Mendoza (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Anne Monzon and Monchie Redoble (Kung Fu Divas); David Abaya (Pagpag); and Francis Ricardo Buhay III (On The Job)

• Best Editing: Joyce Bernal and Marya Ignacio (10,000 Hours); Jay Halili (On The Job); Marya Ignacio (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Marya Ignacio (It Takes A Man And A Woman); Carlo Manatad, Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); and Zigcarlo Dulay and Glenn Ituriaga (Ekstra).

• Best Production Design:
Joey Luna (10,000 Hours); Joel Bilbao and Fritz Silorio (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Jerry Dunn (Kung Fu Divas); Japz Nocom and Yhabz Mercado (Pagpag); and Richard Somes (On The Job)

• Best Story:
Ryllah Epifania Berico and Keiko Aquino (10,000 Hours); Catherine Camarillo and Anthony Guelan (Golden Boy: Shoot To Kill); Ricardo “Ricky” Lee (Burgos); Ricardo Jimenez (Lauriana); Michiko Yamamoto and Eric Matti (On The Job); Joel Mercado (Pagpag); Zig Dulay Antoninette Jadaone and Jeffrey Jeturian (Ekstra); and Vanessa Valdez (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

• Best Sound:
Teresa Barrozo (10,000 Hours); Carmina Cuya (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Raul Mitra (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Francis Concio (Pagpag); and Erwin Romulo (On The Job)

• Best Musical Score:
Teresa Barrozo (10,000 Hours); Carmina Cuya (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill); Raul Mitra (Four Sisters And A Wedding); Francis Concio (Pagpag); and Erwin Romulo (On The Job)

• Best Theme Song:
Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo (Bakit Di Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo) lyrics and music by Jungee Marcelo and interpreted by Zia Quizon; Di Ako Titigil (Burgos) lyrics and music by Lucien Letaba, arranged by Melvin Corpin, interpreted by Beverly Sharon Flordeliz; Hamon Ng Buhay (10,000 Hours), composed, arranged and interpreted by Chito Miranda; Midas (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill), composed by Abra, arranged by Sonic State Audio and interpreted by Abra; and My Little Bossings (My Little Bossings), produced, music and lyrics by Jan Ilacad, additional lyrics by Kevin Clay “Misterslim” Olaila, arranged by Kiko Salazar and RB “Kidwolf” Barbaso, performed by The Sassy Girls, Mister Slim and The Escaleras featuring Scrap Locc. and Bebe Riz and recorded at Bellhaus Digital Studios

• Best Visual Effects:
Kung Fu Divas (Mothership, Inc./The O & Co. Picture Factory, Inc.); Pagpag (Blackburst, Inc.); Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill (Mothership, Inc./Eric Torrente); On The Job (Mothership, Inc.); and 10,000 Hours (Richard Rico Francia and Rayjohn “Biker Dude” Fernandez)

• Best Special Effects:
Kung Fu Divas (Mothership, Inc./The O & Co. Picture Factory, Inc.); Pagpag (Blackburst, Inc.); Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill (Mothership, Inc./Eric Torrente); On The Job (Mothership, Inc./Miguel Javier, Amerigo Miguel Dela Paz and Filbert Garanza); and 10,000 Hours (Peping Carmona)

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (also known as FAMAS Awards) are the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of prize-winning writers and movie columnists, for achievements in the Philippine cinema for a calendar year.