Julie Anne San Jose entered showbiz as a tween and hasn’t let go with success and fame since. Thus, it is no surprise that she’s set to celebrate her 10th anniversary with a major concert while others her age are practically just beginning to shine.
The concert, aptly titled In Control, takes place at Kia Theater in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on May 14, 8 p.m. The date is just three days short of her 22nd birthday. But more than the age, it’s the fact that her career milestone is worth celebrating because of her immense success mirrored by a strong fan base and high visibility that goes beyond Philippine setting.
Being made possible by Dreamstar Events management, Marvin Caidito directs In Control with musical direction byo Marc Lopez.
Definitely under the blessing of GMA Artist Management and record label, the show is anchored on the publicly embraced singing talent and charm of Julie Anne who by now is the recipient of a “Diamond Record Award,” having sold 150,000 units of her eponymous album. Her single from the album I’ll Be There actually remains as the only certified quadruple platinum by PARI (Philippine Association of the Record Industry).
Her second album Deeper has been already awarded triple platinum earlier this year and was awarded “Best Selling Album” at the 28th Awit Awards.
To some who find such mind-boggling statistics quite difficult to comprehend, they only have to recall her “Tidal Wave” (a song arranged by American producer Sidney Brown) track and the cool music video shot in the US. She actually filmed three music videos in New York and California under the radar of a Los Angeles-based company. Truly, the former member of vocal group Sugarpop has gone from a promising sweet-looking local teenage face into a highly established and sophisticated world-class pop act.
Julie Anne has been releasing multiple singles the past few years owing to the high demand of her ever-increasing number of fans. In a provincial Kapuso stars mall show last summer, she was clearly the star being awaited to appear in spite being dominated by male figures that kept the crowd of mostly teenage girls screaming in delight. But once she appeared, one could sense that the adulation goes beyond admiration for her looks; there’s the air respect for her voice and what she has already done in showbiz.
Small wonder she had been dubbed by OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipino Mang-aawit) as Junior Ambassador “to represent and promote Filipino music to the young.” She’s also a celebrity advocate for World Vision that promotes children’s rights and wellbeing.
Julie Anne is likewise a certified multi-hyphenated talent, having attained success in various fields. She is one of the few who gets favorable notices for both her singing and acting career, appearing recently in the afternoon soap Buena Familia and two years ago, in the Dingdong Dantes-starrer Kubot: Aswang Chronicles.
Of course, her fan base grew as a result of her teaming-up with Elmo Magalona, long before Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza became the country’s ultimate kilig lovebirds.
In the awards category, she has plenty to showcase. Her music video for “Right Where You Belong” won at the MYX Music Awards last year. She even placed relatively high at FHM’s sexiest, proof that beauty and talent have mixed up well to solidify her hold in showbiz, ten years and counting.
Tickets to Julie Anne’s In Control concert are priced at P4,240 (VIP), P3,710 (Orchestra). PI,590 (Loge) and P1.060 (Balcony). For tickets call Ticketnet at 911-5555.
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Sarah Geronimo, James Reid, Nadine Lustre perform in MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016
MTV revealed Philippines pop star royalty Sarah Geronimo, and Filipino pop darlings James Reid and Nadine Lustre will join the performers’ line-up at the award-winning MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on June 24. The newly announced acts will share the stage with its first announced act, iconic international pop band and prolific hit maker OneRepublic and perform at the one-night only live music event to celebrate pop music like never before – enabling fans to experience and discover the evolution of pop music and its dance influence that keeps fans moving.
“We are thrilled to have the Philippines’ pop star royalty Sarah Geronimo, and Filipino pop star darlings James Reid and Nadine Lustre join us for MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016. These stellar performers personify the sound of local pop music which we are looking forward to celebrate on the MTV stage,” said Paras Sharma, Senior Vice President of MTV, Comedy Central & Paramount Brands and Digital Media, Asia, Viacom International Media Networks. “Through the years, Sarah Geronimo’s music has captured her evolution as an artist, making her one of the most exemplary Filipino pop icons of this generation.”
After more than a decade of winning Pinoy hearts with her songs, performances and movies, Sarah Geronimo has truly become one of the most iconic and well-loved faces of Philippine pop music. Throughout her career, she has produced award-winning hits that propelled her to be recognized as “Best Southeast Asian Act” at the MTV EMAs in 2014. With her latest album “The Great Unknown” and first single “Tala”, the pop princess continues to shape the sound of contemporary Philippine pop music with her influences in dance, R&B and anthemic ballads.
Meanwhile, Filipino pop darlings James Reid and Nadine Lustre, or the adorable duo “JaDine” are also set to showcase their pop music origins at the MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016. Reid, who is one of the most recognized male teen sensations of the music business today, is a gifted artist who has produced two albums including Reid Alert that contains hits like “Huwag Ka Nang Humirit” and “Hanap-Hanap.” Lustre, on the other hand, was already producing hits as a member of PopGirls before her breakout role in Diary ng Panget and continues to make her mark in the world of Pinoy pop with her electric tracks “Para Paraan” and club-ready “Me & You”.
Recorded live for global telecast under the MTV World Stage global series, MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 will reach an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries. MTV Asia VJs Alan Wong and Hanli Hoefer will be hosting the event, along with MTV Pinoy VJs Yassi Pressman and Andre Paras.
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QCinema’s 8 films in competition
After months of deliberation, the jury now has the list of eight new movies that will be featured in the Circle Competition, one of the categories in the Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) 2016.
The eight new films include, Ang Lubong ni Hesus written by Fatrick Tabada and directed by Victor Villanueva; Ang Manananggal sa Unit 22B written by Jen Chuaunsu and directed by Prime Cruz; Baboy Halas directed by Bagane Fiola; Best. Partee. Ever.” directed by HF Yambao; Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus by Dwein Baltazar; Hinulid by Kristian Cordero; Purgatoryo directed by Roderick Cabrido; and Women of the Weeping River by Sheron Dayoc.
The selection process was facilitated by the Quezon City Film Development Commission (QCFDC), an organization formed by Mayor Herbert Bautista and Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte to promote the arts and culture in Quezon City.
The homegrown filmmaking talents will be given a grant of P1 million. The QCinema grant is one of a kind because it allows filmmakers to own the rights to their movies.
Visit www.qcinema.ph to get more information about the film festival and its lineup.
