Starting the year in a festive mood, GMA Network brought some of the hottest Kapuso stars today, including no less than Superstar Nora Aunor, to Cebu, Davao, and Ilocos Sur to join in the celebration of three of the country’s most colorful and biggest festivals this month—the Sinulog, Dinagyang, and Longganisa festivals.
This year’s Sinulog celebration in Cebu was taken to another level by stars of Kapuso TV shows Buena Familia, Little Nanay, Destiny Rose, and Because of You as they participated in different events in Cebu.
Back-to-back Kapuso Mall Shows took place on Jan.15 in Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and in Ayala Terraces featuring Little Nanay’s Kris Bernal and Mark Herras and Buena Familia’s Kylie Padilla and Kenneth Earl Medrano. Kris, Mark, and Kylie entertained their fans with their respective song performances. That’s My Bae winner Kenneth, meanwhile, delighted his fellow Cebuanos with his energetic dance moves.
The following day, a jam-packed Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall Tabunok bore witness to the cheers of fans as Because of You leading men Gabby Concepcion and Rafael Rosell serenaded the audience with their respective performances. Fans swooned over Ken Chan as the Destiny Rose lead actor sang his way to the crowd. His co-star, Katrina Halili, demonstrated her talent in singing as well.
Meanwhile, Sunday Pinasaya (SPS) stars Ai-Ai delas Alas and Valeen Montenegro joined the celebration of the Longganisa Festival last Jan. 20 through a Kapuso Fiesta held at Plaza Burgos, Vigan City. The event was hosted by Kapuso comedian John Feir.
Gracing the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo a week after were the stars of new afternoon drama series Wish I May –Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix—better known by their fans as “BiGuel”. The young Kapuso love team surely knew how to spread love in the air as they entertained their fans during the Kapuso Mall Show in Robinsons Iloilo last Jan. 22.
Superstar Nora Aunor made the last leg of the Kapuso Mall Show in Dinagyang extra special as the multi-awarded actress joined Little Nanay co-stars Kris Bernal, Hiro Peralta, and JuanchoTrivino, and director Ricky Davao in spreading “Happy Lang” vibes among their Ilonggo fans on Jan.y 23 at SM City Iloilo. This was Nora’s first-ever regional tour with the Kapuso Network.
The Sinulog in Cebu and the Dinagyang in Iloilo are both celebrated to pay homage to the Holy Child Jesus. Crowd-drawer Longganisa Festival, on the other hand, is held annually in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur to pay tribute to the city’s famous local pork sausage.
“We thank our Kapusong Cebuano, Ilonggo, and Ilocano for the warm welcome they continue to give us every time we join them in their annual festivals. We look forward to bringing more of our Kapuso shows and artists closer to them. We hope to bring joy and entertainment to all our Kapuso fans throughout the country,” says Oliver Amoroso, GMA’s senior assistant vice president and head of Regional Business Development Division.
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Lovi and Solenn’s ‘Fantaisie’ a hit
Put on stage two hot singers/actresses and you’ve got a fantastic pre-Valentine show.
That’s exactly what happened last Saturday at the Music Museum where Lovi Poe and Solenn Heusaff shared the theater-restaurant’s stsage for their first musical show together ahead of other Valentine shows this week.
Although she is more popular among showbiz fans as an actress, very few know that Lovi Poe’s biggest passions has always been music.
The singer-actress affirmed that passion last Saturday night at Music Museum in the concert Fantaisie with Solenn Heussaff.
The show is about two girls exchanging notes on love, heartbreak and, in the words of Lovi, “tiny bit of naughtiness.”
“Imagine our bedroom…we talk everything that is really personal…about our dream guys and even the things that we went through before…” Lovi said days before the show. “Para siyang (the concert) different stages of love, falling in love, then reality hits you and you go through a lot of terrible things…(so) either you move on or you try to work things out.”
Lovi and Solenn’s fans had a great time that Saturday night, and despite the drizzle, the theater was steaming hot (not that the air-conditioning malfunctioned) with the songs of the two that roller-coasted along yearning, hoping, and loving.
“The audience will understand nahindilangnamansila nag-iisa,” Lov said during an interview before the show. “Kumbagayungpinagdadaananngbawatisasaatin, ay pinagdadananan din namin.”
Guesting with Lovi and Solenn were JC de Vera, Rodjun Cruz and Ogie Alcasid.
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Edray’s debut single ‘Puedepende’
The 15-year old top six finalist of the The Voice Kids Season 1,Edray, is all prepped up to take over the music scene with her debut single “Puedepende”. At a very early age even before joining The Voice Kids, she was already singing along to OPM greats like Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. Her love for music also became her motivation to perform and aspire for a spot in the music industry. With coach Bamboo’s help, she was able to improve her singing, and stage presence. The Voice Kids Season 1 served as Edray’s training ground for something bigger in the future.
Witty yet simple and cute best describe Edray’s debut single written byJungee Marcelo, who is also responsible for the songs “Nasa ‘Yo Na Ang Lahat” by Daniel Padilla and Zia Quizon’s “Ako Na Lang”. With Edray’s beautiful voice the song “Puedepende” comes to life.
“It was an honor to be able to interpret one of Mr. Jungee’s songs!” the young singer said.
“I really enjoyed recording this song and I poured my heart out into every note and I hope everyone enjoys my debut single!” Edray said. “Puedepende” is one of those songs that have a very catchy melody and with endearing lyrics that is very easy to relate to, especially to the younger audiences.
To listen to Edray’s debut single, “Puedepende” is available on Spinnr, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, and Guvera, while the music and lyric video is available for viewing in VEVO. The single will also be available in CDs via the compilation “The Hottest Pinoy Hits Ever” released on Feb. 5.
For inquiries and bookings, contact Soki Munar at (632) 9162504 local 107, (0920) 9682991 or email [email protected]. For more information about MCA Music artists, log on to www.facebook.com/mcamusic, Instagram- mca_music or Twitter- mcamusic.
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Heart and Chiz’s double celebration in Sorsogon
With the success of Oceans Apart (last day to look at the paintings tomorrow, Feb. 10) at Art Space in Ayala Museum, Heart said that she and her husband, Senator Chiz Escudero, are very thankful for all the blessings they had received last year, especially the reconciliation of Chiz and her parents.
The couple decided against their original plan to hold a renewal of marital vows on Feb. 15 to mark their first wedding anniversary to avoid talks about attracting attention to themselves as the campaign has begun.
“Ayaw din kasi namin mabigyan ng kulay ang isang magandang bagay. Hindi rin sya timing kahit gusto namin,” Heart said.
What the couple will do is to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Escudero hometown in Sorsogon. It will also be a celebration of Heart’s 31st birthday. The double celebration will be very simple. They will be with family and friends.
“Punta kaming Sorsogon tapos salubong na rin ng wedding anniversary namin doon. Masaya naman na ako sa ganon eh. Andun yung mga kaibigan ko yung kapatid ko,” Heart shared.
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Lucille deceives Kara
Lucille (CarminaVillaroel) manipulates Kara (Julia Montes) and uses her as an ace in ruining their family in the afternoon series Doble Kara.
As Lucille continues on taking back Antonio’s (Allan Dizon) wealth, she deceives Kara with her kind ways and gets her trust to put her plans of wrecking their family to work. Believing that the two patched things up, Sara bursts with anger and asks her twin sister to choose between Lucille and Laura.
Whose side would Kara choose? What tricks does Lucille still have up her sleeves? What will Kara do once she learns that Lucille just uses her to take back their inherited wealth? Don’t miss the exciting scenes in Doble Kara, Monday to Friday, after It’s Showtime on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold.
For more information about the program, visit the official social networking site of Dreamscape Entertainment Television at Facebook.com/DreamscapePH, Twitter.com/DreamscapePH, and Instagram.com/DreamscapePH.
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U.P. GawadPlaridel 2016 accepts nominations for radio
The U.P. College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) is now accepting nominations for the annual U.P. Gawad Plaridel.
This year, the 12th U.P. Gawad Plaridel will be given to an outstanding Radio Practitioner.
The award is named after Marcelo H. del Pilar (nom de plume, Plaridel), known for La Solidaridad that helped crystallize nationalist sentiments and ignite libertarian ideas in the 1890s.
Previous nominees may still be considered for this year’s award. All current full-time faculty and staff of the UP CMC are disqualified from the nomination.
The deadline for submission of nominations is at 5 p.m. on March 1. The recipient of the U.P. GawadPlaridel 2016 will be announced in April.
The U.P. Gawad Plaridel will be given in August in commemoration of del Pilar’s birth anniversary. The awardee will receive the U.P. Gawad Plaridel trophy (designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva) and will deliver the Plaridel Lecture addressing issues relevant to the state and practice of Philippine media. The recipient will have a place of honor at all ceremonies and functions of the College. The recipient’s portrait will be hung at the U.P. GawadPlaridel Gallery at the College lobby (Plaridel Hall, U.P. Diliman).
Nomination forms and award guidelines are available at the UP CMC Website (http://masscomm.upd.edu.ph/upgawadplaridel2016) and at the UP CMC Office of Extension and External Relations (UP CMC-OEER). Interested parties may call (02) 981-8500 loc. 2668 for further inquiries.