Halle Berry returns for Extant Season 2 premiering first and exclusive RTL CBS Entertainment HD

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EXTANT, exclusive RTL CBS Entertainment HD  is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Halle Berry. Extant Season 2 – First Two Episodes Back-to-back - July 14, Tuesday at 9:55pm 

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Halle Berry as Molly Woods in EXTANT

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry continues to break down barriers with a multitude of critically acclaimed diverse roles and continued success at the box office.

Berry returns for a brand new season of Extant as reprising her role as astronaut Molly Woods, the multifaceted Halle Berry also executive produced this season of the show. EXTANT Season 2 premieres first, exclusive and express on RTL CBS Entertainment HD on July 14, Tuesday at 9:55pm.

EXTANT is a futuristic thriller about female astronaut Molly Woods played by Halle Berry who discovers she has unwittingly put the human race on a path to destruction. In season 2, the threat that Molly thought was contained in space is now earthbound and spreading to become a major problem here on Earth.Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Grey’s Anatomy and Supernatural) adds an element of edginess in this season as cop JD Richter, who teams up with Molly to protect humanity. 

Season 2 of EXTANT promises more action with new showrunners Elizabeth Kruger and Craig Shapiro (Necessary Roughness) taking on the helm with series creator Mickey Fisher. 

EXTANT is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Halle Berry.

Berry, for her brilliant performance in “Monster’s Ball,” she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, as well as the SAG Award, the Berlin Silver Bear Award and was named Best Actress by the National Board of Review. No stranger to accolades, Berry earned the Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and NAACP Image Award for her extraordinary performance in “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” which she also produced, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in “Frankie and Alice.” 

Berry has garnered praise not only for her numerous leading roles, but for her work with a range of influential organizations. Berry is an active supporter and chair member of the Jenesse Center in Los Angeless. The Jenesse Center was founded in 1980 and assists victims of domestic violence and aims to change the pattern of abuse in the lives of women and children. 

Throughout her successful career, Berry has supported a vast amount of charities and organizations, such as Revlon Run/Walk, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Afghanistan Relief Organization, Stand Up 2 Cancer, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Love Our Children USA and Clothes Off Our Back.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as JD Richter in EXTANT 

Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s charm and versatility have landed him a variety of prestigious roles alongside a number of award-winning actors and filmmakers. Morgan is known to television audiences for his recurring roles on the series “Supernatural” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” 

Most recently, he starred as hotel owner Ike Evans in the critically acclaimed series “Magic City.” Also, he had a recurring role in the award-winning comedy series “Weeds.” 

Morgan captivated science fiction fans when he starred in the adaptation of the graphic novel “Watchmen” for director Zack Snyder, and “The Losers,” an adaptation of DC-Vertigo’s acclaimed comic book series, produced by Joel Silver and directed by Sylvain White. Additional feature film credits include “Peace, Love & Misunderstanding,” with Catherine Keener, Jane Fonda and Elizabeth Olsen for director Bruce Beresford; the thriller “The Possession,” with Kyra Sedgwick for producer Sam Raimi; the reboot of the 1984 action movie “Red Dawn”; the murder mystery “The Texas Killing Fields,” with Sam Worthington, Chloe Moretz and Jessica Chastain; Ang Lee’s film “Taking Woodstock”; and “P.S. I Love You,” with Hilary Swank.

With a dedicated feed in the Philippines that allows for better customization and support for local partners, RTL CBS Entertainment is the channel for family entertainment in the Philippines. RTL CBS Entertainment is available on Sky Cable Ch. 53 (SD) & Ch. 196 (HD), Destiny Cable Ch. 53, Cable Link Ch.37 (SD) & Ch.313 (HD) and Dream Satellite Ch.17.

Extant Season 2 – First Two Episodes Back-to-back - July 14, Tuesday at 9:55pm 

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With a dedicated feed in the Philippines that allows forbetter customization and support for local partners, RTL CBS Entertainment is thechannel for family entertainment in the Philippines. RTL CBS Entertainment is available on Sky Cable Ch. 53 (SD) & Ch. 196 (HD), Destiny Cable Ch. 53, Cable Link Ch.37 (SD) & Ch.313 (HD) and Dream Satellite Ch.17.

"Live different, Choose different", New Wave of Cooking with Midea

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Chef Rob Pengson

World class brand Midea brings a new twist to your kitchen appliances!

The world’s largest producers of consumer appliances - Midea recently conducted an event with Celebrity Chef Rob Pengson at Marmalade Kitchen, Forum South Global, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.

Guest Chef Rob Pengson performs a live kitchen demonstration using Midea's latest line of kitchen appliances titled "A New Wave of Cooking with Midea"

Its line of microwave ovens, induction cookers, digital multi-cookers and electric kettles are a standout in terms of quality, performance and affordability.

Innovative products, Midea’s kitchen appliances are perfect for quick and easy-to-cook recipes that do not compromise nutritional value.

Midea’s kitchen appliances  is sure to make any homemaker’s life a lot easier without burning a hole in your pocket. Energy efficiency, solid performance and compact designs make these essential additions in any start-up household.

Microwave Ovens

Studies show that the use of microwave ovens in the Philippines is very low. This is mainly because of the common misconception that a microwave oven uses up a lot of electricity but a Midea Microwave Oven uses power efficiently that you only spend P1 in electricity per three-minute cooking time.

Because of the way Midea Microwave Ovens work, you can cook faster and more efficiently. Contrary to popular misconceptions that microwave ovens zap food nutrition, Midea Microwave Oven promises a better retention of nutrients because of the short cooking time.

Digital Multi-Cookers

Rice cookers have evolved through the years into multi-cookers that are versatile to cook a number of dishes.

Midea’s Digital Multi-Cookers are equipped with Thermal Circulation Technology, which ensures even heating in the cooking pot for perfectly cooked rice. In case you add too much water, its smart fuzzy logic control automatically adjusts the temperature and cooking time of rice. The honeycomb texture of the pot also allows it to retain heat efficiently, ensuring your rice is cooked evenly and thoroughly.

These digital multi-cookers come with a number of presets that take the guesswork out of cooking. Just press a button, and you get perfectly cooked dishes in a matter of minutes. Aside from cooking rice, you can also use it to cook congee and stews, steam seafood, rice cakes and vegetables, make soup, and boil eggs.

Midea’s Multi-Cookers come in two models. One model can even double as a pressure cooker. With it, you can cook the toughest cuts of meat until they are tender in a short time. Midea’s Multi-Cooker/Pressure Cooker have a 10-Dimensional Protection System and self-locking lid with auto/manual release function that ensure safety during cooking.

Induction Cooker

Midea’s Induction Cooker is a space-saving alternative to a gas range. Its slim design and sturdy construction make it a fitting addition to any kitchen.

An induction cooker is more economical than gas range, and uses 37% less power than an electric stove.

It cooks 40 percent quicker than an electric stove due to dual-coil technology that makes it heat up faster.

It is safe to use around children because of its flameless heating and an auto shut-off feature.

Electric Kettle

Midea’s Electric Kettle is one of the safest kettles in the market. It has a number of built-in features that make boiling water not only economical, but also safe.

In just three minutes, Midea’s Electric Kettle can boil water. It also has lower power consumption than other electric kettles.

Midea’s Electric Kettle comes with double wall technology that prevents its exterior from heating, as well as keeping boiled water warm for a longer time. With its patented UK Strix control that ensures against dry boiling and protection from overheating, you and your family are safe from electric shocks, injuries or fire.

It also has integrated cord storage for safety and convenience. When not in use, you can easily wind the cord under the kettle to keep it away from accidents.

Phillip Trapaga General Manager of Concepcion Midea Inc Philippines

True to their commitment of enriching the different lifestyles of people, Midea lets you experience the same quality of innovative appliances but at a reasonable price.

Indeed, live different, choose different.

About Midea

Midea is one of the world's largest producers of consumer appliances. Established in 1968, Midea has consistently strived to make the lives of its consumers easier with their line of innovative products. On 2014, Midea Global partnered with Concepcion Industrial Corporation to bring the brand closer to Filipinos. 

For more information on Midea, please call +632-850-9888 or visit www.midea.com.ph

CloudFone celebrates three years of success; Enrique Gil is the new endorser

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CloudFone recently launched their newest endorser to represent the brand among Filipino audiences. 

In celebration of its 3rd year in the business, homegrown mobile technology giant CloudFone has recently signed soap opera star Enrique Gil as its newest endorser, joining Xian Lim in the company’s roster of celebrity endorsers.

The 2014 Most Promising Male Star of the Year has truly leaped bounds as a breakthrough actor and dancer with several TV and movie projects, as well as dance albums. Indeed, Enrique Gil is a versatile and talented artist who has proved his mettle in well-loved TV series such as Forevermore and in the silver screen such as the blockbuster hit, Just the Way You Are. Given the breadth of his influence and reach, the 23-year old rising star is expected to attract a younger demographic for CloudFone as it rolls out more devices that will enhance users’ enjoyment of mobile apps and social media platforms.

“CloudFone constantly aims to be on the pulse of the market, and we believe that Enrique embodies the qualities that resonate with our youthful, more tech-savvy consumers,” said Eric Yu, President, CloudFone Philippines.

Nino Mendoza, Cloudfone Head of Sales; Enrique Gil; Celine Buendia, Cloudfone Head of Marketing

“With his vibrant personality, and passion for excellence, Enrique represents the best things CloudFone devices can offer such as variety of choices and specs, innovation and reliability.”

As the new face of CloudFone, Enrique’s active lifestyle perfectly shows how smartphones & tablet devices have become an integral part of our everyday lives and how CloudFone provides the perfect companion on-the-go that can keep up with the needs of today’s hypersocial youth. 

To help bring the latest technologies within everyone’s reach, Enrique will be headlining the last leg of CloudFone’s mall tour  in SM Megamall and Waltermart North EDSA, capping a nationwide tour that began in May 2015. CloudFone’s nationwide mall tour is the brand’s way of giving back for the 3 years of success by showing support for its dealers, as well as its gratitude to their loyal and potential customers. 

For the past two months, celebrities Jason Abalos and brand endorser Xian Lim have been going around the Philippines, covering a total of 113 stores in 30 malls in 19 cities, which include Baguio, Tarlac, Clark, Manila, Quezon City, Bohol, Lucena, Albay, Naga, Bulacan, Laguna, Marikina, GenSan, Tacloban, Cebu, Dagupan, Batangas, Davao, and Mandaluyong in an effort for CloudFone to reach a wider audience in say thank you to its loyal consumers. The stars, together with the CloudFone team, personally visited CloudFone kiosks and stores, and met up with dealers and staff, before surprising the crowd in each area.

The young hearthrobs entertained the audience with kilig performances, fun activities using CloudPad devices, and exciting games, coupled with CloudFone premium items and products that were given away as prizes. CloudFone users and selected members of the audience also had the chance to meet and greet their favorite stars up close and personal. 

As part of CloudFone’s giving back, the anniversary celebration also included a special price-off on select new and current CloudFone and CloudPad line-up of devices.

The discount promo that features reduced prices for 10 of the brand’s tablet and smartphone models by as much as 25%. 

The CloudFone Thank You Sale enabled more Filipinos to easily own smartphone models like the CloudFone Excite series, which is popular for its long-lasting batteries and affordable multi-core processors, as well as the social-ready GEO series. CloudFone also made their tablets more affordable, by reducing the price of their CloudPad range, which boasts clear and large displays, Intel processors and innovations such as crossover technology. 

Photos: Arts & Travel Magazine

MYNP Top 5 Finalists of SineNanay Film Festival announced

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MAKE Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation has unveiled this year's first SineNanay Film Festival.

According to Ms. Bemz Benedito, Managing Director of MYNP, the aim of the film festival is to recognize the greatest woman in our life, our nanay. "We tell the students to explore, provoke interpret and capture images of how they express their love for their nanays.”

The contest is open to college students (in group or individuals) from La Consolacion College Manila (LCCM) and Philippine Women’s University (PWU) using only a camera phone.

The selection committee was composed of members of the academe and MYNP officers. From 12 semi-finalists, the committee came up with five final entries from LCCM and PWU.

The entries include: Ma. Chrisma Alberto’s “NaTay” which is about a grandfather who takes care of his grandchild after her mother died while giving birth; the film “Istorya ng Pagmamahal at Sakripisyo” by Ella May Arevalo, She Villate and Camille Castañas revolves around the story of a sick mother who shows her undying love for her son up to her last breath; Ma. Ana Elaiza Lardizabal’s “Lipstick” showcases a different look at being a mother; a mother’s love knows no boundaries that not even an iron wall can stop her from fulfilling her obligations to her children in the film “Rehas” by Mary Joy Bonapos and Cathrene Anne Joseph while their other entry, “Mama’s Girl”, tackles the unconditional love and devotion of a mother for her daughter.

The finalists were recently invited to attend an orientation program conducted by Gawad CCP awardee Direk Nick Olanka and Mr. Gorio Vicuña, an expert in high-end CG animation, live action production, and visual effects for film and television.

The deliberation of winners will be held on the 3rd week of September. 

Indie and theater actor Arnold Reyes is the Festival Director of SineNanay.

Benedito shares that the film festival is a tribute to all mothers and a celebration of a child’s love for his/her mother.

Fil-Australian Justine Joy with her album "Fly Away"

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Filipino-Australian-based independent artist, Justine Joy is here in the Philippines and her independently produced debut album "Fly Away" is a testament of her fun and carefree spirit that soars high with her intense passion for music.

Justine Joy spent her childhood years honing her talent in singing by taking a vocal coach, joining singing talent competition, and performing in numerous school plays. In 2006, she was spotted by a dance talent scout and persuaded her to be part of the newly formed hip hop dance crew “Gigabeatz” and went on to dance and sing with them until 2008. Gigabeatz won and placed in the top spots in several local hip hop dance competitions such as “Looze Control” and “Groove Hills”, as well as performed at many local charity and nightclub events. 

In 2007, Justine was fortunate enough to dance with Gigabeatz as the front act to the acclaimed group “The Outlawz” created by the late legendary rapper Tupac Shakur on his 10th Anniversary Legacy Tour, at their Sydney show with local artists Lia Maja and Abel. Also in 2007, Justine and Gigabeatz placed 1st in the local song and dance competition “Boogie Tunez” (Justine & Gigabeatz - Boogie Tunez 2007), the first of its kind in the area. There she was approached by Australian artist Neska after winning and was congratulated and encouraged that she has so much potential in her performance skills and to keep working at it to make her performance art the best it could be. This led to a number of live shows for Justine in some of Sydney’s acclaimed nightclubs during that year and in early 2008. Furthermore in 2007, during the “19th Philippine Fiesta Kultura” Justine and Gigabeatz were the backup dancers for Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby’s live performances.

In March of 2008, however, Justine Joy took on a new career as a flight attendant in a prestigious international airline company. During this time she had to go on a hiatus from Gigabeatz and her performing as she was travelling the globe and her unpredictable schedule would not allow her to make it to regular rehearsals.

Around 2010, after a 2 year break, Justine felt it was time to start performing again, even if just for private family functions, as she missed performing and the stage so much. 

Her wish came true starting again in 2010, when she was asked to dance as an extra in local Australian-Spanglish rapper “D-Minus’” music Video “Set it Off” (D-MINUS - SET IT OFF OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO), and then again in 2012 for D-Minus’ clip “La Rumba”. When 2013 came around, her passion grew ever larger when she performed on stage again in the “25th Philippine Fiesta Kultura.” 

Justine Joy, songwriter, is now setting sights on fulfilling her dream of conquering the global stage with her true passion: music. In between her 'day job' and travels, she hits the studio to write and record tracks for her album. 

And finally, the moment has come to pass. With her formidable spirit, boundless energy, and impassioned showmanship, Justine Joy is raring and ready to fly away.

She is now in the Philippines to promote her carrier single “Tonight” which she also wrote included in her debut album entitled “Fly Away.” 

Now available in all Odyssey Music Stores.

You can catch updates on Justine Joy, visit her Facebook and   YouTube.  

Here are some clips of her performances at the RJ Bistro, Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City during her visit in the Philippines.