EVEN IN FICTION, PRINCE HARRY’S FIANCÉ REMAINS VOCAL AGAINST STATUS QUO

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Meghan Markle’s character in Blue Ant Entertainment’s TV show Suits stands her ground for gender equality

All eyes are on Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle as they prepare to tie the knot on May 19. The Big Day will be another sensation in the history of British royal weddings not only because the bride-to-be is a commoner or because the couple is having lemon elderflower instead of the customary fruitcake. Rather, Markle says she is delivering a speech at the reception—a privilege often reserved to the most important men of the event: the groom, the father of the bride, and the best man.

A staunch advocate of gender equality, Markle has never been shy about her views despite knowing that she is marrying into British Royalty, which isn’t allowed to speak publicly about politics. Royal watchers may find her defiance of protocol shocking, yet fans of the actress aren’t strangers to her strong personality and feminism in her fictional role as Rachel Zane in television legal drama Suits.

Here are just a few times Markle as Rachel Zane has stood up for herself in a sea of ambitious and powerful men:

Not Daddy’s Little Girl

The daughter of a skilled lawyer and law firm name partner, Robert Zane, Rachel would rather support herself financially through hard work than take advantage of her father’s wealth.

Too Smart for a Paralegal

Rachel may be a paralegal for almost six years, but she is not afraid to show that she’s a lot better than most associates in the firm. Just having her own office is proof that her abilities are recognized by the bosses.

No Easy Target

There’s no excuse for men to flirt with a woman they fancy in a professional setting. Rachel makes sure she sends the message clearly like when she called out Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) during his orientation for hitting on her and ogling the whole time. She even keeps a drawer of staplers to keep tabs on how many men have flirted with her at work.

Femme Fatale

If she does want to reciprocate a man’s interests, Rachel can be very bold and might even make the first move.

Curious about Meghan Markle’s stint on television? Suits airs starting 17 May 2018, 7:55 PM on Blue Ant Entertainment. Blue Ant 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).

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Asian Artists Agency New Generation Artists Stand Up Against Bullying

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SRATS, the next generation stars of Asian Artist Agency say No to bullying.

SRATS include Aiana Juarez (online singing star and cover princess), Selena Marie (dubbed as the Ukulele Girl of YouTube and Facebook), Drei Raña (acoustic singer and PolyEast recording artist who just launched his debut single titled Ligaya), Miko and Gab (singing duo who popularized the hit song Hugot and who recently released another single, Sino Ba S’ya), Mastermind (online dance superstars and YouTube Silver Creator Awardees), and Wilbert Ross (Hashtag member and Showtime’s Kilig Ambassador). 

These young talents are banding together to stand up against bullying which is rampant online and off. 

To show their vehemence against bullying SRATS will stage a two-night mini-concert together with LA Santos at The Music Hall @ Metrowalk in Ortigas on May 19 and 26 (Saturday), 8pm. Billed SRATS (the next stars) Step Up! Stand Up! Be Better for a Better World, the show serves as a mouthpiece to voice out the teens’ solid stand against all forms of bullying. Ticket prices for the show is P500.

The show integrates the “Step Up, Stand Up” campaign that aims to promote Anti Bullying awareness in schools, campuses around the country. It strongly encourages everyone to stand together against all forms of bullying. The campaign aims to increase awareness and inspire people to act. Aside from the Anti Bullying message, the show also promotes every individual’s Power to Dream and Power to Love. It encourages the youth to never give up on their goals, to find their purpose in life, and to know that everything good is possible.

SRATS share their views on bullying and how they overcame this form of human abuse.

Wilbert says, “I felt bullied when I first came to Manila. Lumaki kasi ako sa Davao so lahat bago sa akin pagdating ko sa Maynila. Niloloko akong promdi. Of course, I got hurt but it didn’t stop me from pursuing my dream to be an artist. Di naman porke taga-probinsiya ako eh hindi ko kayang makipagsabayan sa hamon ng buhay sa Maynila. When I look back, natatawa na lang ako. I became stronger because of the unpleasant experience I had in the past.”

Miko shares an experience when their family left for Canada. “I was teased by some of my classmates because of my Cebuano accent. They couldn’t understand me when I talked. I just shrugged it off. I told myself, ‘Hey, just do your stuff. You can’t please everybody.’ They can say nasty things about me but they can’t take away my dream and my talents.”

Gab has his own take on bullying. “I was once told na mahina ako because I am naturally shy. Some people have this impression that I am submissive at laging nakasang-ayon sa sinasabi ng iba. That’s not true! I stand firm kung alam kong tama ako.”

Aiana relates, “When we moved to Canada, it took a long time before I had my own circle of friends. I was even asked when I went to class, ‘You’re not Canadian, right?’ I told the girl, ‘I’m from the Philippines. Is there a problem?’ I think you have to show people na hindi ka nila kayang takutin.”

“There was a time when a neighbor got mean. Maybe she thought no one will protect me. My parents are always out of the country. At a young age, I learned how to be independent and strong because I have to rely on myself,” Selena adds.

Drei has his own share of experiences with online bashers. “I like uploading my covers on Facebook but sometimes I am surprised to see unfriendly comments. I guess you can’t please everybody. But these comments serve as my motivations to do well. Kasi kapag pinansin ko ang mga ito, nagpatalo ako sa kanila.” 

“Marami kaming pinagdaanan ng grupo before we became Mastermind. Minamaliit kami dahil probinsiyano. May mga kantiyaw na masasakit pero ito rin ang nagsilbing inspirasyon namin para magsumikap at pagbutihin ang aming pagsasayaw,” Pao of Mastermind comments. 

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Janella Salvador and Jameson Blake share about their first team up in the film So Connected

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Regal Entertainment Inc.'s movie "So Connected" marks the first team up of  Janella Salvador and Jameson Blake. 

Janella and Jameson  agree in saying that their team-up in the upcoming movie, So Connected, is significant for both of them.

For one, this is their first time to work together. 

For his part, Jameson explains that he has always been vocal in his past interviews that Janella is her dream leading lady. 

“Before, people would always ask me, ‘If you would work with a leading lady, who would you choose?’ I’m like, ‘Maybe Janella, I think maybe we’d be a good match for a movie.’ 

“I’m like, ‘Someday baka may movie kami ni Janella. Maybe it would come true.’ I actually dreamt about it,” the Hashtags member recounts. 

“I never really expected it would come true,” he enthuses about his granted wish.

The budding actor also points out why So Connected is a huge milestone in his showbiz career: What could be better than finally getting your first big role and be paired with your dream leading lady?

“Ito so far ang pinakamalaking role ko as a bida sa mainstream. Kasi nag-indie [movie] ako, so ito mainstream na ito. It’s like a big step in my life.

“It’s really special for me. Kasi I always wanted to work with Janella. and I’m happy it actually came true,” he says with excitement. 

Though it is their first team-up, Jameson is happy to hear that the staff and crew of the production team is optimismic that his onscreen partnership with Janella shows a lot of promise. 

“They believe that we could actually pull off the movie. It’s a great experience,” he beams. 

“They really like the movie,” referring to the production team. 

Meanwhile, the team up is a breath of fresh air for Janella. She only has good words for Jameson. 

“He’s very nice, actually. I have no problem working with him at all because sobrang light lang ng aura niya, sobrang good vibes lang, and masaya siya to work with,” she commends. 

Coming from a solid love team in the previous Regal Entertainment movie, Janella admits that she had to adjust in working with a new leading man in the person of Jameson.

However, she welcomes this change because this will only help her to a better actress. 

“Syempre, may adjustment. Medyo after a few projects with the same leading man, di ako sanay na bago, pero it’s always nice to try something new. I think it’s good growth din as an actress,” she articulates.

Janella’s role in the movie is Trisha, a self-supporting young woman, who hopes to help her family. 

Popularly known for portraying teeny bopper roles, Janella finally gets the chance to portray an out-of-the-box character. 

“Nag-enjoy ako dito sa role na ‘to kasi nga it’s something different for me, kasi halos lahat ng roles na ginawa ko before maarte o kaya younger. 

“Ito, hindi lang mature. Mas jologs talaga yung character ko. Sobrang jologs niya,” she giggles. 

“And it’s so fun to do it kasi in real life, may makulit side din talaga ako. So nalabas ko sa character na ito.” 

Jameson, on the other hand, portrays Karter, a video editor for a web channel who finds himself falling for a complete stranger (Trisha) after he gets a glimpse of her life in videos and photos uploaded in the online world. 

Just like Janella, Jameson also feels connected to his role. 

“May mga similarities kami; I’m shy and quiet minsan. I just want to be on the computer a lot. I’m just like him; his attitude and the way how he approaches different kinds of situation. I didn’t have much adjustments to it,” describes the actor. 

So Connected Synopsis 

A video editor for a web channel named Karter Calma (Jameson Blake) lost his smartphone to a thief, who, in turn, sells it to a waitress named Trisha (Janella Salvador).
Not knowing that the gadget is synced to Karter’s computer, Trisha stores photos and pictures on the mobile phone that Karter can access. 

Having a glimpse of her life through pictures and videos, Karter becomes infatuated with her. When their paths finally cross, Trisha feels she ridiculously has a lot of things in common with Karter.  

She feels that they are so connected. How can they find out if the connection is real? 

So Connected, which is produced by Regal Entertainment, Inc. and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana will be showing in cinemas on May 23.  

The film also stars Ruby Rodriguez, Rolando Inocencio, Cherise Castro, Krystal Brimner, Paulo Angeles, VJ Mendoza, Chai Fonacier, Rafael Sudayan and is directed by the highly-respected Jason Paul Laxamana. 

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on IG and Regal Cinema channel on Youtube.

Janella Salvador is ready to go on her own

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The young actress and singer Janella Salvador, is now ready to try new things to help her grow as an actress, including be paired with different leading men and not having to stick with one perennial onscreen partner. 

Now the 20 years old lady expressed her openness to break away from the love team she has been typecast these past couple of years. 

Having been in the business six year, Janella’s career scaled new heights when her team-up with fellow Kapamilya star Elmo Magalona was formed in 2016. 

Together, their tandem became well known as ElNella. 

For TV, they did Born For You (2016), Wansapanataym; Holly & Mau (2016) and followed by Wansapanataym: Jasmin’s Flower Powers (2017). 

The onscreen couple went on to make movies, recently My Fairy Tail Love Story (2018) from Regal Entertainment, Inc. 

But in her latest movie, So Connected, Janella has a new leading man, in the person of Jameson Blake. 

Though she remains grateful to the fans of her previous love team, Janella hopes fans would support her even if she would have new onscreen partners. 

“Syempre love ko naman lahat ng fans, pero like I requested din sa mga tao, sana after everything, mas okay na rin na hindi ako i-pair sa isang person consistently. Mas okay ‘yun,” she explained. 

She expresses that she hopes to be a versatile actress and not to have to depend on a team-up in all of her projects. 

To be paired with different leading men will enable her to improve her craft. 

“Kasi mahirap na mag-build ng isang [love team], so I’d rather grow.” 

She clarifies that she is happy with ElNella, but being groomed for another constant leading man is not an easy task. 

“I’ll admit that it was really hard for me to accept na I have to work with different people, but now, okay na sa akin. There’s nothing wrong with that. 

“I realized that it’s gonna help me grow in my career. 

“It’s gonna help me discover things about myself when it comes to acting. 

Syempre may adjustment. Hindi ako sanay, pero it’s always nice to try something new. 

“I think it’s good growth din as an actress. 

“So, if I’m gonna be paired up now, ayoko nang ma-groom as a love team, kumbaga iba-iba na.” 

In So Connected, Jameson portrays Karter, a video editor for a web channel. 

One day, his phone gets stolen by a thief, who, in turn, sells it to a waitress named Trisha (Janella). 

Not knowing that the gadget is synced to Karter’s computer, Trisha stores photos and pictures on the mobile phone that Karter can access. 

Having a glimpse of her life through pictures and videos, Karter becomes infatuated with her. 

Eventually, he goes on a mission to find Trisha through the clues from the videos and photos. 

When their paths finally cross, Trisha feels she ridiculously has a lot of things in common with Karter. 

She feels that they are so connected. 

But what if she finds out that the connection she has for Karter, did not form from the genuine kind that she has in mind? 

The film also stars Ruby Rodriguez, Rolando Inocencio, Cherise Castro, Krystal Brimner, Paulo Angeles, VJ Mendoza, Chai Fonacier, Rafael Sudayan and is directed by the highly-respected Jason Paul Laxamana. 

So Connected opens in cinemas on May 23. 

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on IG and Regal Cinema channel on Youtube.

The perfect gift for mom

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Find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day at Seda Nuvali. Make mom feel like a queen with a staycation in an idyllic resort-like environment, and hotel conveniences that make her feel pampered and relaxed. The Mother’s Day Room promo valid on May 13, 2018, includes buffet breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids, complimentary WiFi and use of family-friendly facilities such as adult and kiddie pool, children’s playroom, game room, spa and fitness center. A special gift from Happy Skin awaits her too! 

You can also make this a Mother’s Day to remember by treating your moms to a feast she deserves. Seda Nuvali’s Family Feast Bundles start at Php 2,500 nett good for 5 pax inclusive Family-style menu, bottomless iced tea, dessert and a complimentary gift for moms.

For inquiries and reservations, call (049) 255 8888 or email reservations.nuv@sedahotels.com. Visit Seda Nuvali’s website at www.sedahotels.com/nuvali