Filipina Singer Alisah Bonaobra Returns to The X Factor UK

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Twenty-two-year-old Alisah Bonaobra won UK’s heart and made it back to the live shows on The X Factor UK. Viewers were asked to vote for an eliminated act from the Judges’ House round whom they want to come back and compete in the live shows.

On Sunday’s episode, it was a battle between the Boys and the Girls categories with the theme “Express Yourself.” The X Factor UK hopefuls performed a song of their choice related to the theme.

While introducing her wildcard winner, Sharon Osbourne was very thankful to the public for bringing Alisah back.

Alisah performed This is My Now by Jordin Sparks, which greatly impressed the judges and the audience. After her performance, the judges were on their feet and had nothing but compliments for her.

“That song is absolutely perfect for you because this is your now and you deserve to be back on the show. You always should have been on the show!” said Louis Walsh. “It’s almost like a winner’s song, and I love a power ballad with a key change from a great singer and you are a great singer! You’re a great performer. You got great soul and I love the way you fight back!” he added.

Nicole Scherzinger agreed with Louis and referred to Alisah as her little Disney warrior princess. “You just hiya-d and karate chopped all through that song! But you did it with grace. You did it with poise. You did it with strength. I freakin’ adore you!” she expressed. “I look at you and I’m like that’s my little ninja Filipina sister up there! You were meant to be up there, like [what Louis] said, this is your now, because that’s your stage, and you just took it tonight, honey!” she added.

“Everybody says in this contest that they really want this, and they really need to be here. I know your story. I know what you’ve gone through. And you know what? With a voice like yours, you’re gonna be here ‘til the end, Miss! I am so happy for you, so, so happy!” said judge and Girls category mentor Sharon Osbourne.

On the taped interview, Alisah called herself the “comeback queen.” She looked back at her journey where she was let go but asked to come back and fight for her spot at the Six Chair Challenge. Now she is back again as the wildcard winner.

When host Dermot O’Leary asked the judges who they thought won the night, the lady judges Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne both favored Alisah.

Alisah survived week 1 of the live shows and will continue with her journey on the competition.

Watch out for Alisah’s next performances on The X Factor UK on RTL CBS Entertainment. 

For more updates follow RTL CBS Entertainment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RTLCBSEntertainment, @RTLCBSEntertainment on Instagram and @RTLCBSEntertain on Twitter.

The X Factor UK airs first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment same day as the UK on Sundays and Mondays at 10:30am with primetime encores Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00pm. 

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37(SD) and 313(HD).

Viddsee Juree Awards Top Ten Finalists Announced By Viddsee

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Young filmmakers to win Blackmagic camera and film course in L.A. at Viddsee Juree Awards 

Fresh, innovative and inspiring stories have been chosen to vie for top honors at the Viddsee Juree Philippines, a festival of short films that aim to celebrate and support filmmaker communities in Asia.

Alembrg Ang Awards Director Viddsee Jury Philippines

The nominated films are by upcoming talents from different schools such as the University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, Mint, College of St Benilde, Letran, and International Academy of Film and Television. 

Their works are about families, personal struggles and the realities in rural communities— a young boy’s dream of becoming a mermaid, two brothers dealing with the loss of their parents shot entirely on a drone, a father battling grief and injustice after his son’s death, and more moving stories. 

Derek Tan Co-founder of Viddsee

Nikki Loke

Viddsee’s head of content Nikki Loke comments: 

“Themes from the top ten films highlight local cultures and nuances, while others reflect universal themes of mental health and identity, for example. Overall, I was very impressed with all the elements of storytelling like casting, cinematography, script, supporting the authenticity of these stories.” 

The winners of the Viddsee Juree Awards will be announced at a ceremony on Saturday, November 25, at the FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila. Viddsee will also hold a series of workshops, forums and short film screenings at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde on 24 November, and at the Cinematheque from 24 to 26 November.  All these are open to the public. 

The initiative kicked off three months ago through an online campaign and offline roadshows in Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao where it received encouraging response from the creative community. 

Two top entries will be named Gold and Silver winners. They will win production equipment including a cinema camera sponsored by Blackmagic and a five-day Film Immersion Course in Los Angeles sponsored by the Motion Picture Association. 

For the nominees, landing on the shortlist is a prize in itself. 

“There are some people who have criticized my work,which made me question my ability as a filmmaker. Being part of this competition made me more confident as a person and a filmmaker, and that I have the chance to be recognized by a bigger audience, that I have a shot in this industry,” says Tashana Rivera, director of the film “Companion”.

For Christian Candelaria, director of “In His Island,” being selected is also a tribute to those who helped him make his film. He declares, “I’m humbled and deeply proud to have the privilege of collaborating with such amazing and fine group of people who shared the same passion.” 

The jury is composed of Loïc Valceschini, festival programmer of Neuchâtel Int' Fantastic Film Fest and Locarno's Semaine de la Critique, Marcus Manh, Vietnamese film producer and founder of YxineFF, and Antoinette Jadaone, Filipino film writer director of blockbuster hits like “That Thing Called Tadhana and “Love You To The Stars and Back.” 

Viewers can see these films and other eligible in out-of-competition films for free on Viddsee.com.

For more information on these events and the shortlisted films visit https://www.viddsee.com/juree/ philippines2017   https://www.viddsee.com/ submit/juree/philippines

About Viddsee Juree Awards

Viddsee Juree Awards is an initiative celebrating the entertainment industry's picks of Asian short films from all genres: fiction, documentary and animation. In this second edition of Viddsee Juree Awards, stories are picked from the brightest talents and upcoming filmmakers in the Philippines to be watched and judged by a panel of international judges. Each short film shortlisted for the competition will be watched by millions online and selected for film screenings around various cities in the Philippines. Juree is part of Viddsee’s commitment to celebrate and support filmmakers and film communities in Asia.

About Viddsee

Founded in 2013, Viddsee is an online entertainment and technology platform that drives distribution and marketing of short movies. Its unique stories have generated over 1 billion views through Viddsee’s mobile applications and platforms with its proprietary marketing insight of targeted communities and content. With the vision of building an ecosystem for creators and audience, Viddsee empowers storytellers to tell their very own local stories that resonate with a global audience. Visit www.viddsee.com to find out more.

About Film Development Council of the Philippines

Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is an agency under the Office of the President mandated to promote and support the development and growth of the Philippine film Industry and currently under the leadership of Chairperson Liza Diño. FDCP's goal is to create a thriving and self-sustaining Filipino film industry that contributes to the cultural and economic development of the country.

#CreateCourage Star Wars: Rogue One Campaign Bags 8 Boomerang Awards - Globe Hailed as Advertiser of the Year

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Globe Telecom’s #CreateCourage campaign to promote its partnership with the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars, won numerous awards at the recent 2017 Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) Boomerang Awards, including the coveted Advertiser of the Year award.

Globe #CreateCourage campaign for Star Wars: Rogue One bags 8 awards at the IMMAP 2017 Boomerang Awards. Presenting the awards to Globe are (L-R:) Ken Lingan, Google Philippines Country Manager and Jury Head of Boomerang Awards 2017. Receiving the awards are Andre Montejo, Social and Digital Content Strategist ; Abigail Castelo, Social and Digital Content Strategist; Maxine Casaclang, Social and Digital Content Strategist; Carla Braganza, Communication Design Manager; Kenn Penero, Social and Digital Content Strategist; Patrick Marcelo, Social and Digital Content Strategist; Benedict Opinion, Social and Digital Content Specialist; Eric Nolasco, Communication Design Manager; Yoly Crisanto, SVP for Corporate Communications; and Monday Gonzales, Director for Sustainability and Jos Ortega, President and CEO of Havas Media Ortega.

Launched last December 2016 as part of the telco’s multi-year strategic partnership with entertainment giant Disney, #CreateCourage advocated for non-judgmental understanding and to celebrate bravery during struggle through a short film. 

The campaign also bagged several awards including Special Award for Best of Show, Special Award for Effectiveness, Gold Award for Campaign: Tech and Telecommunications, Silver Award for Campaign: Leisure, Wellness and Entertainment, Silver Award for Digital Craft: Visual and Audio Excellence, Silver Award for Effectiveness: Awareness and Bronze Award for Effectiveness: Engagement. 

The film tells the story of a young Star Wars fan named Alex who wears her Stormtrooper helmet every day at home, in school, or out and about, piquing the curiosity of people around her. One day, she enters her classroom and is surprised that her whole class too was wearing the same helmets, showing her support. This then leads to the heartwarming reveal of the girl’s condition when she takes off her helmet to reveal the oxygen mask.

Wonderfully demonstrating a child’s resilience and triumph over challenges, the heart-tugging video went viral in a matter of days after its release by Globe, and soon received praise from all over the world, especially from Star Wars fans. It garnered over 45 million views and has been recognized by top online news channels such as CNN International, Mashable, Huffington Post, Upworthy. It also received international acclaim with the Best Short Form award at the 2017 Brand Film Festival New York.

The campaign sought to raise awareness for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), which needed to raise funds for the rehabilitation of its pediatric oncology clinic. Globe enlisted the support of its millions of viewers to donate to the clinic, so that the hospital could make it a warmer, more cheerful environment conducive to the children’s recovery.

“Creating societal value is important to us in any campaign that we take on. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story had very inspiring values that allowed us to come up with the story for the ad. We are honored by the recognition from IMMAP and grateful to have been given the chance to try and positively impact the real world,” said Albert de Larrazabal, Chief Commercial Officer, Globe Telecom.

The Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines created The Boomerangs in 2008, recognizing innovation and excellence in digital marketing and advertising. This year’s awards received its highest turnout of 263 submissions. 

How to make a viral video featuring Anne Curtis and the Jollibee Burger Steak

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The quirkiest ad yet features Anne and a creative team as they take a crack at breaking the internet with the doble-linamnam ulam, Jollibee Burger Steak

Jollibee is on a serious roll this 2017 when it comes to relatable, entertaining and out-of-the-box TV and online commercials. The latest features actress-host-entrepreneur Anne Curtis and her beloved Jollibee Burger Steak, and this new video brings us a unique production with one of the country’s most beautiful and recognizable faces.

Making a video entails a much longer process that viewers do not often see. This new Jollibee ad, for example, is a product of collaboration between Jollibee and a creative team. They began working with the challenge of creating a potentially viral video, which then led to a brainstorming session to come up with fresh ideas worthy of the country’s number one fast-food brand.

In a recently released online video, we are treated to the wacky behind-the-scenes footage of this new Anne Curtis video. Three creative professionals brainstorm about fun and catchy ways to advertise the Jollibee Burger Steak, cunningly bringing together Pinoy pop culture references, Anne Curtis’ quirky self and the karaoke staple “Loving You” by 1970’s soul diva Minnie Ripperton.

Log on to Facebook and watch the hilarious clip in Jollibee Philippines’ official page:https://web.facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines/videos/1606473379398882/

Just like Anne, you can fall in love with every bite of the Burger Steak. The perfect ulam to a steaming serving of white rice, the Burger Steak offers the rich, doble-linamnam goodness of a 100% beef patty and flavor-packed mushroom gravy.

Head over to the nearest Jollibee branch today and enjoy your very own Burger Steak, available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru transactions. 

Prices start at P50.00*. For more information on Jollibee’s latest products and promotions, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook (facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines) and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

*Prices may vary across different locations.

Timex Time Travel : The Most Wonderful Time with Timex and SM

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SM Supermalls,  as the home of Global Brands has launched an exciting campaign to experience new and fun happenings at SM, as the retail giant partners with various international brands such as Timex. 

Timex is an American heritage specialist in the art of timekeeping that combines high-end Italian designs with cutting edge German engineering.

Under the SM Project Global Campaign, Timex (which boasts a 160-year old heritage from United States) has launched an 18-mall roadshow entitled Timex Time Travel, to celebrate and explore the evolving landscape of watch making. The event offers event-exclusive deals, freebies and fun games. 

To cap off this road show with a kick, Timex, in partnership with The SM Store, also launches its Fall Collection perfect for the Holiday gift-giving season. 

The whole ethos of the brand leader in watches is about American ingenuity. More than being the pioneer in making functional design available to everyone, Timex patrons will see a collection of stylish watches in this special unveiling in SM Mall of Asia.

The A-list watch styles this Fall Collection are the Timex Metropolitan Collection, Allied Chrono, Expedition Ranger, Waterbury Collection and the Special Edition of world-famous Timex Easy Reader. 

Easy Reader 40th Anniversary Special Edition

In the year that brought us Star Wars, Saturday Night Fever and an Oscar for Rocky, Timex introduced the landmark silhouette of the Easy Reader. Clean, classic & timeless. Forty years on and with over 25 million pieces sold worldwide, Timex has dressed up Easy Reader for the occasion, featuring a rich Horween® leather strap, in four classic and current trend-inspired styles. 

Metropolitan Collection

With refined & textured dial details plus ultra-thin watch case, the Metropolitan Collection offers a touch of simplicity and sophistication to one’s work-to-play look. A special line of this Metropolitan Collection called Skyline is launched as FIRST SEEN in SM Store. 

Allied Chrono

The Timex Allied Chrono is a classic chronograph rugged enough for the actual field. The 100-meter water resistant case keeps the chronograph movement safe from whatever life throws its way. 

Expedition Ranger

This classic watch is built for the outdoors with a premium enamel top ring, brushed stainless steel case, side crown protectors and water-resistant premium leather strap. The Expedition Ranger brings out one’s adventurous side with its outdoor styling, appropriate for the office as it is for the trail.

Waterbury Collection

Meet the next generation of classic. Our roots date back to 1854 in Waterbury, CT and this heritage style with an ageless design honors our history of pure craftsmanship and authentic watchmaking.

When it comes to telling time, it should be no surprise that Timex is all about sophisticated style with a touch of quirk. If you're looking for affordable, yet functional watches to gift yourself or a loved one, check out the new Fall Collection of Timex in The SM Store and Timex Shops nationwide. 

With Timex, surely this Holiday is yet your wonderful time.