If you still has a hangover of the Halloween season, then VIVA Films and all-time box-office director Wenn V. Deramas have something for you.
Head to a mall and watch on the big screen this year’s biggest horror-comedy, Wang Fam showing in theaters now.
Versatile comedienne Pokwang shares stellar billing in the film as Malou Wang with Benjie Paras (as Bu Wang), Andre Paras (as, Duke Wang), Abby Bautista (as Calls Wang, Yassi Pressman (as Elenita Sera) and showbiz’s newest child wonder Alonzo Muhlach (as Vey Wang).
Wang Fam is one riotous blend of horrific chills and comic thrills. It starts off with Malou being the last virgin of the aswang clan. She is, thus, destined to be sacrificed for their race’s survival by only brother Jok-Jok (played by Wendell Ramos).
However, the supposed rite of passage is aborted when Malou meets and falls in love with Bu, a botanist, who eventually marries her and gives her three children – Andre, Abby and Alonzo.
Together, the Wang Family tries to lead a normal life way from Jok-Jek and the rest of Malou’s aswang clan. It is then that they meet Kay Sera (Candy Pangilinan), the nosy landlady whose only daughter, Elenita (Yassi), catches the eye of the dashing Duke.
Unfortunately, Jok-Jok is able to catch up with the Wang Family and hatches a plan urging Elenita and Duke to elope so he can carry out his plan of sacrificing a virgin.Will Jok-Jok’s evil design succeed or will the Wang family be able to save themselves from the clutches Malou’s scheming brother?
With screenplay by Deramas and Mel Mendoza Del Rosario (Diary Ng Panget), Wang Fam will leave a heartwarming message for every family. Incidentally, this is also the first film together of father and son, Benjie and Andre Paras.
Fans of YaNdre (Yassi and Andre) can feast their eyes on various kilig moments between the two. The gorgeous pair first heat up the screen in the smashing romcom of 2014, Diary Ng Panget.
Adding zest to this film are Candy Pangilinan, Wendell Ramos, Joey Paras, Abby Bautista, Atak Arana, and Dyosa Pockoh, whose online videos earned him the title “Viral Diva.”
Join Pokwang, Benjie, Andre, Yassi and Alonzo and the rest of the gang as they deliver the spookiest comedy around town via Direk Wenn’s Wang Fam in cinemas nationwide from VIVA Films.
The Big One gathers big artists in one show
It takes Philippine Red Cross Rizal Chapter and Aqueos Events Management to gather big stars of the music arena to be on a single stage. And that will happen on Nov. 27…that’s a Friday…at 8 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Kapitolyo, Pasig right beside the new real estate development in the area called Capitol Commons.
If you’re not familiar with the area it is just five minutes from Edsa-Shaw intersection.
Billed The Big One: All-Star Concert, it features a powerhouse cast of young and in-demand artists of this generation including ASAP 20’s premier male singers and heartthrobs – Erik Santos, Richard Poon, Daryl Ong, and Markki Stroem; ABS-CBN’s primetime bida artists – Arron Villaflor of All of Me, Richard Juan and Mikee Agustin of PBB 737; The Voice of the Philippines top contenders – Thor, Suy Galvez, and Moira Dela Torre; YouTube and social media sensations – Upgrade, Bassilyo, Zendee Tenerefe, Monterozo Twins and Yexel Sebastian; stars from other singing-reality shows like-ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Dream Academy finalist Liezel Garcia, TV5
Philippine Idol semi-finalist Gail Blanco-Viduya and GMA7 Pinoy Pop Superstar finalist Brenan Espartinez.
The producers also said there will be a lot of surprise special guests.
Proceeds of the show will go to the Disaster-Preparedness Programs and Capacity-Building Initiatives of Philippine Red Cross-Rizal Chapter for fellow Filipinos who might encounter human challenges in times of disaster like storm, typhoon, earthquake, etc.
Tickets are available stat SM Tickets outlets nationwide; or call 470-2222. Or click the link: https://smtickets.com/events/view/3795
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LutongNanay battles malnutrition
According to Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the DOST, at least 5 million children in the Philippines are malnourished. It’s a staggering number that shows the issue is closer to home than we think.
Wanting to take urgent action, Knorr, a brand committed to enhancing Filipino meals,started its LutongNanay Nutrition Program in various barangays and communities nationwide. In the fight against malnutrition, Knorr promotes the importance of healthy meals prepared by moms for their kids.
Knorr partnered with Kabisig ng Kalahi for the Metro Manila leg of the initiative, to build a sustainable nutrition program that goes beyond simply distributing food. With simple, easy to follow, healthy meals, moms also learn to provide their kids with delicious and nutritious dishes.
Knorr recently visited two barangays in Smokey Mountain, Barangay 101 and Barangay 128, with its ambassadors. Dimples Romana, Danica Sotto-Pingris and Sari Jorge joined forces to help educate moms and children the importance of a healthy diet for the family. Over a meal of afritada, they also shared their personal experiences, cooking secrets and how they entice their kids to eat a healthy, balanced meal with the help of Knorr.
“It was a beautiful experience na makasama ang katulad kong Knorr Lutong Nanay moms together with our children in sending out a message to all the other Filipino moms like us to join in our fight against malnutrition,” said Dimples Romana.
Meanwhile, ambassadors CarminaVillaroel and Chesca Kramer joined Knorr at the Cardinal Sin Village. Mothers and children collectively learned the importance of a vigorous diet for the family. The program was a good exchange of insights, experience and learnings not only from the ambassador, but from resident mothers as well.
“Feeding our families nutritious food doesn’t have to be expensive. What’s important is that we give them a well-balanced meal everyday,” said CarminaVillaroel.
As the theme of sharing experiences and learnings continued, one mother shared,“Ngayon, kaya ko nang magluto ng pagkain na hindi lang masarap, masustansya pa.”Another participant shared how she realized the importance of preparing healthier meals for her family by incorporating vegetables in their meal plan unlike before, where they usually prepare meals with minimal consideration to nutritional value.
With the help of Knorr’s Lutong Nanay nutrition program, more and more moms are inspired, motivated and informed about how important it is to serve healthy meals for their family. It’s a long way to go but Knorr’s ongoing program is a big step towards fighting malnutrition in Filipino children.
Knorr continues to empower Filipinos to cook flavorful, nutritious and affordable meals everyday. It emphasizes that moms are the pillars to help alleviate malnutrition. Together, Knorr’s Lutong Nanay dishes and moms can diminish this issue that affects so many Filipinos, one mom-cooked meal at a time.
To take an active role in alleviating malnutrition, Knorr and its partners had its first Lutong Nanay Nutrition Program Food Fair at the new Mercato Centrale. Proceeds from meals made with Knorr were donated to the program.
To know more about this cause and join us in helping alleviate malnutrition in the Philippines, visit www.knorr.com.ph and follow Knorr Philippines on social media.