Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Holly Hunter, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoe Kazan, Frances McDormand, Laurie Metcalf, Kumail Nanjiani, Sam Rockwell, Ray Romano, Saoirse Ronan and Allison Williams To Present at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®

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CEREMONY WILL AIR LIVE ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY 2018, 9:00AM ON BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Holly Hunter, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoe Kazan, Frances McDormand, Laurie Metcalf, Kumail Nanjiani, Sam Rockwell, Ray Romano, Saoirse Ronan and Allison Williams will be presenters at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®.

This elite group joins a growing roster of actors who will honor their colleagues at the SAG Awards® Ceremony that already includes Halle Berry, Dakota Fanning, Lupita Nyong'o, Emma Stone and Kelly Marie Tran.  The 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will air LIVE from the U.S. on Monday, 22 January, 9 A.M., first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

All of these newly announced presenters have been nominated for SAG Awards in the category Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and will be introducing a clip from the relevant film. “At its best, the cast of a film shapes the story into a believable world that reflects the reality of every character’s life,” Connell said. “This award recognizes those cast performances that embody why acting is a collaborative art.” 

FROM THE CAST OF THE BIG SICK (Amazon Studios):

Holly Hunter is a seven-time Actor® nominee for her work in film and television, including three consecutive nominations for her role as Grace Hanadarko in the drama series Saving Grace. This year, the Oscar® winner’s (for The Piano) performance in The Big Sick earned her a Supporting Role nomination in addition to her nomination as part of the cast.

Zoe Kazan is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Kumail Nanjiani is a first-time presenter and nominee at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year. 

Ray Romano earned 12 previous nominations for his performance as the lead actor in Everybody Loves Raymond, a series for which he also earned an Actor® as a member of the Ensemble.

FROM THE CAST OF GET OUT (Universal Pictures):

Daniel Kaluuya is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. In addition to his Cast nomination, he is nominated for his Leading Role in Get Out.

Allison Williams is a first-time presenter and nominee at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year.

FROM THE CAST OF LADY BIRD (A24):

Laurie Metcalf is a three-time Actor® nominee, returning to the Screen Actors Guild Awards with concurrent nominations for her Supporting Role in addition to being a cast member of Lady Bird. She was previously nominated as part of the Comedy Series Ensemble for Desperate Housewives.

Saoirse Ronan returns to the Screen Actors Guild Awards after previous nominations for her lead role in Brooklyn, for which she also received an Oscar® nomination, and as a cast member in The Grand Budapest Hotel. She is nominated for her Leading Role in Lady Bird, for which she received a Golden Globe, in addition to as a cast member.

FROM THE CAST OF MUDBOUND (Netflix):

Mary J. Blige is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her portrayal of Florence Jackson in Mudbound received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by Female Actor in a Supporting Role in addition to as a cast member.

 Jason Clarke is a first-time nominee and presenter at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

FROM THE CAST OF THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (Fox Searchlight):

Woody Harrelson is a seven-time SAG Awards nominee who received an Actor® for his performance in the cast of No Country for Old Men. This year he is nominated for Supporting Role as well as for his cast performance in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Frances McDormand is a two-time Actor® recipient for her roles in Olive Kitteridge and Fargo, for which she also earned an Oscar®. She is currently nominated for SAG Awards her Leading Role in addition to as a cast member in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. She also received Actor® nominations for her Supporting Role in North Country and in Almost Famous, for which she additionally was nominated as a cast member.

Sam Rockwell received his third and fourth Actor® nominations this year, as a cast member as for his Supporting Role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, for which he previously received a Golden Globe.

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A Nobu-Style Romantic Retreat at City of Dreams Manila

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Love is in the air at Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila where two new accommodation packages and three spa packages are on offer for the love month of February. 

Couples booking the “Moments Made Perfect” room package will enjoy a luxurious overnight stay in a Nobu deluxe room with buffet breakfast for two, P5,000 dining credits that can used for an intimate dinner in any of the City of Dreams Manila-operated restaurants such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting and Café Society, and a special Valentine’s amenity. 

For a rejuvenating experience, couples can opt for the “Stay Well” overnight accommodation in a Nobu deluxe room with buffet breakfast for two and a Valentine’s treat, a 60-minute renewal massage for two at the Nobu spa and P3,000 dining credits.

The hotel’s Nobu Spa also presents a “Journey to Serenity” offering a choice from three spa packages: Harmony, Couple’s Indulgence and Nobu Sparty. 

The Harmony package consists of a one-hour Renewal Massage – a combination of yoga stretches, Swedish techniques, and acupressure movements using relaxing blended essential oils – and a Nobu Sunday brunch experience for one guest.

The Couple’s Indulgence is a romantic escapade, starting with a soothing floral foot ritual of a refreshing exfoliation and deep therapeutic massage followed by an intensive 90-minute Philippine “Hilot” full body massage, to help calm the senses and aid restoration, and healthy light snacks at the Wave pool side restaurant where the couple can choose two healthy options from any of these: Thai Beef Salad, Santa Fe Salad, Tofu Wrap and Grilled Vegetables, and Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich.

The Nobu Sparty is designed for friends looking for an ideal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day together and toast to the good times. This Nobu spa package for three persons includes: a 30-minute express facial using products from the Pevonia skin care line, followed by a 60-minute Muscle Release massage to alleviate tension and muscular stress, easing stiff neck, lower back pain, and sore and tight shoulders. After an immersive treatment, healthy snacks follow at Wave restaurant to cap the pampering experience. 

The “Moments Made Perfect” and “Stay Well” Nobu room packages are at P12,888 and P14,888, respectively. The Spa Harmony, Couple’s Indulgence, and Nobu Sparty packages are priced at P5,398, P5,998, and P7,998, respectively. 

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 800 8080, e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Terms and conditions apply.

AXA Financial Needs Analysis platform launched

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AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, recently introduced the Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) platform to its distributors, customers, and prospective clients. The FNA, both an application and a service from AXA, enables agents to engage with customers easily and explain the importance of life protection in planning for the future and for emergencies. 

This is in keeping with AXA’s promise to help customers live the life they choose by creating a solid financial game plan in life. A shorter version of the FNA platform may be accessed through the insurer’s website at www.axa.com.ph/efna while the full version may be undergone with the help of a financial advisor (Fill out the online form at www.axa.com.ph/appointments to get in touch with an agent).

At the FNA launch event were (L-R) AXA Philippines chief business development officer for distribution Ronald Agoncillo, chief finance officer Don San Jose, chief customer officer Amor Balagtas, president and CEO Rahul Hora, chief distribution officer Marie Raymundo, and chief transformation and operations officer John Hilson.

2018: Year of Asian Artists Agency

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2018 is an exciting year for the Asian Artists Agency. The past year was blessed with awards/recognitions, television and movie projects, endorsements, record deals, concerts, corporate shows, and travel opportunities.

This year, AAAI artists are totally active and their presence are everywhere from mainstream to social media.

First on the list is King of Talk Boy Abunda who keeps his guests on their toes as they take the hot seat and engage in a lively conversation on The Bottomline with Boy Abunda and Tonight with Boy Abunda. He is also deep into writing his third book, a follow up to the best seller It's Like This.

Aside from her endorsements, Bianca Gonzalez is busy hosting Cinema News and Modern Living on ANC. 

Drew Arellano takes viewers to exciting journeys here and outside the country in Biyahe ni Drew while he shares interesting facts and trivia on his show AHA! 

Amy Perez is busy with her DZMM radio program Sakto (with Marc Logan) and ABS-CBN television shows Umagang Kay Ganda and It’s Showtime. 

Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla is preparing for her much-awaited comeback on television. 

Heartthrob Leo Consul is excited for his big project as the lead actor in his first Indonesian movie Bukan Jodoh Biasa. He also recently signed up with Star Music and will soon release his debut single, a cover of Yeng Constantino’s hit song ‘Ikaw’ rendered in a mix of Filipino and Bahasa, which will be released in Manila and Indonesia. 

AiAi Delas Alas continues to spread laughter and joy with Sunday PinaSaya and Bossing and Ai (together with Vic Sotto) and is currently taping her new series Sherlock Jr. on GMA 7.

Aiko Melendez gets rave reviews for her explosive performance as the villainous Emilia Ardiente in the hit tv drama series Wildflower on ABS CBN.

Ariel Rivera plays Jacob Montecillo in the teleserye Hanggang Saan.

After appearing in the movie Meant to Beh, Dawn Zulueta is now busy reviewing scripts for her next project.

Gelli de Belen recently played the aunt of Daniel Padilla in La Luna Sangre and now considering other various offers on television and movies.

Get ready for a dose of musicality as you listen to the soothing voice of Sitti. Aside from various gigs, she is busy finishing the remixes of her latest album Electro Sitti.

Handsome balladeer Bryan Termulo is promoting his new single titled ‘Agwat’ released under Ivory Music & Video. He will have a series of Pagcor shows with Rufa Mae Quinto.

Bayani Agbayani never fails to make people laugh in I Can See Your Voice and is currently taping for the upcoming teleserye Sana Dalawa ang Puso topibilled by Robin Padilla, Richard Yap, and Jodi Sta. Maria.

Rufa Mae Quinto is happy and grateful for her shows Home Sweetie Home on ABS-CBN and Kalye Wars on Cignal TV. She will return in the live scene via a series of Pagcor shows with Bryan Termulo.

Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are busy shooting hoops. Kiefer dribbles for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association while Thirdy is with Ateneo Blue Eagles and shot his way to UAAP Season 80 Finals MVP. He is being eyed as part of the roster of Gilas players for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 

Chef Anton Amoncio had a memorable experience participating in a chef exchange program by the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence held in Calgary, Canada. He is working hard whipping up new recipes for his YouTube channel Anton’s Food Corner.

Online dance sensation Mastermind creates new dance steps for the group's huge following on social media and has offers for corporate shows and concerts.

The new generation artists of AAAI are also making waves in the entertainment scene. Aside from corporate shows, Hashtag member Wilbert Ross is a regular fixture on It’s Showtime. Miko and Gab, the singing duo behind the hit single Hugot, are busy promoting the song and are set to record their follow-up single. Aiana Juarez has viral covers of Titibo-Tibo by Moira dela Torre, Dahil Sa ‘Yo by Iñigo Pascual, and Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Havana by Camila Cabello, and Wolves by Selena Gomez, Marshmello. Selena Marie, dubbed as the Ukulele Girl, entertains at Centris Walk Open Grounds all Fridays of January at 7pm. She has covers of How Far I’ll Go, Versace on the Floor, Isn’t She Lovely, Your Love, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, among others. Tin Catacutan and Eian Rances are your trip companions in the upcoming mystical travel show on ANC. Eian is also gearing up for his first movie under Star Cinema. Singer-songwriter Anton Juarez is producing a song for the girl group 4th Impact. He is being groomed as the next hitmaker in the country. Joaquin Manansala has signed up with GMA Artists Center while his brother Jovani is enrolled in Advanced Acting Workshop of ABS-CBN. They are both active in television commercials. Andrei Raña is honing his musical skills for his upcoming recording.

AAAI is currently training aspiring artists for possible projects in the movies, television, commercials, theater, and other entertainment platforms.

For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency. com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

MIASCOR Official Statement

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MIASCOR Official Statement regarding the incident that happened in Clark International Airport.