Let the memory live again with ‘Cats’ at SM Cinema

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SM Cinema brings you Cats, a movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.

Cats tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and their annual Jellicle Ball, a ceremony where a cat from the said tribe is chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be granted a new life. We follow Victoria, a new cat taken in by the Jellicles when they witness her being thrown out by her owner, as she learns about her new home and all the unique cats.

Full of magic and music, Cats features a star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Hudson as Grizabella, Ian McKellen as Gus, Jason Derulo as Rum Tum Tugger, Judi Dench as Old Deuteronomy, James Corden as Bustopher Jones, Idris Alba as Macavity, Rebel Wilson as Jennyanydots, Taylor Swift as Bombalurina, and Francesca Hayward as Victoria.

Cats is a fun family film filled with memorable moments and songs to enjoy with your loved ones and what better way than to watch it than in Director’s Club Cinema, SM Cinema’s premiere theatre featuring plush leather seats and an in-house butler service so you never have to miss a single second of the movie. We will definitely be singing along once they sing ‘Memory’! SM Cinema Director’s Club is available in eleven(11) branches: SM Aura Premier, SM BF Paranaque, SM East Ortigas, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, S’Maison, The Podium, SM Puerto Princesa, SM Seaside Cebu City, SM Cagayan de Oro Downtown Premier and SM Fairview.

Watch Cats starting January 8 at any of the 60 SM Cinema branches nationwide! Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! Satisfy your cravings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snack like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

Mindanao restaurateur wins 2019 CMA

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Eduardo Azores (4th from left), Citi Microentrepreneurship Award (CMA) National Winner leads this year’s batch ofmicroentrepreneurs recognized for their outstanding achievements, joined by National Selection Committee Co-Chairs Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Benjamin Diokno (standing, left) and Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed (standing, right) with member Imelda Nicolas (standing, center.) This year’s winners include (L-R): Youth Microentrepreneur of the Year Romualdo Blanco, Jr., Special Awardee for Agri Micro-business Rolando Pega, Special Awardee for Preservation of Traditions Caroline Jamias, Regional Awardee for Luzon Lea Mancera, Special Awardee for Agri Micro-business Rosanna Sinapilo, Regional Awardee for Mindanao Lucrecia Neri and Regional Awardee for Visayas Merly Domingo.

Try Shopee’s Cashback This New Year To Enjoy Extra Savings While Shopping : Enjoy 20% cashback daily until January 15 at the New Year Cashback Sale

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, rings in the new year with upsized cashback at New Year Cashback Sale. Cashback is a type of reward that returns a percentage of the amount users have paid for an item. Users can enjoy up to 20% cashback daily when they shop on Shopee until January 15.

Read on to learn how to use Shopee’s cashback feature:

1. Claim cashback vouchers

Redeem cashback vouchers by clicking on the cashback icon on the homepage. Users can also claim additional cashback vouchers at campaigns, in-app games and Shopee Live.

2. Use cashback vouchers to earn extra Shopee coins

Apply cashback voucher upon check out. A percentage of the amount paid will return to the user’s account in the form of Shopee coins.

3. Claim Shopee coins 

Claim Shopee coins once order has been received. The amount will then be automatically placed in the user’s coins wallet.

4. Use the Shopee coins

Shopee coins can be used to get discounts on the future purchases as well as to redeem more chances to play in-app games. More offers await users when they click the coins rewards icon in the homepage. 

Using cashback is easy! Get exciting deals and promotions at Shopee New Year Cashback Sale up until its finale sale on January 15. 

Look out for the following exciting promotions and activities:

● 20% Cashback Daily: Earn 20% cashback by redeeming daily cashback vouchers with no cap and no minimum spend.

● Shopee Live: Get cashback vouchers and Shopee coins during an upsized 3-hour livestream on January 10, from 6 to 9 PM.

● Free Shipping: Look out for free shipping with no minimum spend throughout the campaign. 

● 50% Off Deals: Check out deals up to 50% off on Saturday, January 11.

Find out more about Shopee New Year Cashback Sale at https://shopee.ph/new-year-sale. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Romcom film creates online buzz by holding “National Mia Day” on Jan 13

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Insight 360 Films will hold the first “National Mia Day” on January 13 at the Cinema 1 of SM Megamall in honor of women whose name is similar to the main protagonist of the most-awaited romantic comedy film “Mia.” 

The special event, which will be held simultaneously with the advanced screening of the film “Mia,” has already create massive buzz on various social media platforms—attracting thousands of inquiries from curious netizens all over the country.

“The moment we posted the trailer of ‘Mia’ on Facebook and Youtube, we’ve noticed so many people tagging their friends and relatives named Mia. It gave us an idea to celebrate the National Mia Day two days prior to our movie’s theatrical release on January 15,” explained executive producer and Insight 360 Films president Chris Cahilig.

“So far we’ve received thousands of messages from women named Mia from all walks of life asking how they can participate in the event,” he added. 

But with or without a free pass, legions of netizens are raring to go and watch award-winning director Veronica Velasco’s “Mia” after viewing its beautifully crafted trailer, which has garnered, to date, close to 10 million views. 

One netizen posted: “There have been a lot of ‘hugot’ films since 2018, but one thing is sure about this one—the trailer makes you curious about the situation of Mia.” 

“Trailer pa lang ang ganda na. Paano pa kaya ang buong pelikula. Gusto kong manood . . . Mia,” another remarked. 

Indeed, the trailer gave local movie fans a glimpse of the strong chemistry between Mia the doctor and EA the forester, with Coleen’s classic raw beauty complementing EA’s charmingly boyish looks. It doesn’t hurt, either, that both of them display considerable acting chops.

Many commenters excitedly revealed their plans about watching “Mia”. One gushed, “Omg! I feel this movie. Panonoorin kita kahit mag-isa ako!” while another suggested that watching “Mia” will be a perfectpre-Valentine’s date.

Some netizens shared that they would save up for the film, while one declared, “This movie will be my birthday gift for myself; I can’t wait!”

A compelling story about finding love, healing, and hope, “Mia” was directed by Velasco and produced by Insight 360 in partnership with Viva Films. 

The film depicts the story of Mia, portrayed by Coleen Garcia, a doctor who turned self-destructive alcoholic after her fiancé’s tragic death, and Jay, played by Edgar Allan Guzman, a forester and environmental advocate who transforms mined-out lands into rainforests. The promise of love and healingcomes when Jay decides to pursue the heartbroken Mia. 

Other cast members of “Mia” include well-known actors William Martinez, Yayo Aguila, Billy Crawford, Star Orjaliza, Jeremy Domingo, Sunshine Teodoro, Pau Benitez and Xenia Barrameda. 

Co-written by Velasco and Jinky Laurel, the film is a refreshing take on the usual romantic-comedy and “hugot” films, shining a light on relevant concepts such as grief, self-love, and acceptance. 

As the first Filipino film of the new decade, local movie buffs believe that “Mia” will exceed expectations and make its mark among the best of Filipino romantic-comedy flicks. 

“Mia” will show on cinemas nationwide on January 15. 

A beautiful, unique story of love, hope and healing, “Mia” opening on Jan 15

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"Mia", a unique and realistic  story of love, hope and healing,  starring Coleen Garcia and Edgar Allan Guzman. An upcoming film of award-winning director Veronica Velasco "Mia" is produced by Chris Cahilig of Insight 360 Films in partnership with Viva Films.

Filipinos, known for their love of good stories, almost always know when a film is compelling just by viewing its trailer. And when a local movie trailer goes viral and receives positive comments, Pinoys will surely await its run in cinemas. 

Ever since the release of its trailer, Filipino moviegoers have been anticipating its arrival in the big screen. 

To date, the official trailer, which was launched last November 11 on various prominent YouTube and Facebook channels has become viral, garnering over eight million organic views on Facebook, and over 500,000 on YouTube. 

Comments on the different sites also show how ‘Mia’ is truly one of the most anticipated films of 2020, citing the exceptional on-screen chemistry of its lead actors Coleen and EA, its relatable plot, and its arresting cinematography by Noel Teehankee which observers noted as comparable to Hollywood and South Korean films.

“Sabi ko bagong Hollywood movie ‘to ah. Ayan na laseng na ‘yung Americana tapos biglang (Pinoy) film . . . luh!” exclaims Youtube user greekgodlamb who ends his comment with a series of applause emojis.

Netizens likewise noticed Coleen’s natural beauty and compelling acting, as well as EA’s charm as the lead actor. 

“May chemistry! (I) had goosebumps actually. The storyline seems relatable, the soundtrack complements the vibes of the story. I’ll watch this,” comments Youtube user Jaja upon seeing the trailer.

“Napakaganda ni Coleen! Natural beauty, even without makeup, ang kinis pa rin,” a netizen commented. “Nag-mature na talaga si Coleen; ang galing-galing na niya,” another added. 

Meanwhile, other commenters gushed over EA’s performance. “Crush ko si Edgar noon pa. Galing umarte noon pa. It’s nice to see him in a movie,” one Facebook user said. 

Netizens also expressed their love for the film’s official soundtracks titled “Sa Iba Na Lang” performed by duo B.O.U. and “Ikaw Na Nga Talaga” by 1:43. Both songs were written by Jayson Dedal and arranged in Sonic State Audio Studio.

Produced by public relations guru and award-winning filmmaker Chris Cahilig of Insight 360 Films in partnership with Viva Films, ‘Mia’ tells the tale of a self-destructive alcoholic, Mia, a doctor struggling to heal from the tragedy of her fiance’s death, and Jay, who transforms mined-out land into rainforests.

With its screenplay co-written by Velasco and Jinky Laurel, the film shows that conflict can sometimes lead to something beautiful, as Mia and Jay’s clashes also show that their chemistry is undeniable. 

Aside from the acting prowess of the lead actors, netizens are also intrigued by the film’s unique and realistic take on love and healing, and are eager to watch the movie to see how the story will unfold. 

Other cast members include veteran actors Yayo Aguila and William Martinez, Billy Crawford, Star Orjaliza, Jeremy Domingo, Sunshine Teodoro, Pau Benitez and Xenia Barrameda.

Two days prior to its much-awaited showing on cinemas nationwide on January 15, 2020, “Mia” will hold the National Mia Day at the Cinema 1 of SM Megamall which lucky women named Mia will given free tickets to attend the film’s special screening. 

The cast and crew lead by Coleen and EA will likewise be holding a series of mall shows in Sta. Lucia Mall (January 5), SM Dasmarinas (January 11) and Fishermall Malabon and Quezon Avenue (January 12).