Starstruck alumna Yasmien Kurdi is excited these days. And, why not? She is, after all, returning to the Afternoon Prime in a new series titled Sa Piling ni Nanay. And, guess who she will be co-starring with? Starstruck batchmate Katrina Halili, that’s who.
“I am now ready for Katrina. You know she plays the villainess in the story and we will be in scenes where she will hit me or pull my hair. I have psyched up myself,” Yasmien says.
On the other hand, Katrina says she will be back in her elements in the new afternoon soap. “You have to remember that I started as a contra vida in a lot of soap opera before this one, so it’s just like I am going back to where I started, she avers.
“Ine-expect ko na na malakas talaga ang mga sampal at sabunot ni Katrina sa akin. Kasi si Katrina ang tipo ng artista na totoo, totoo lahat. Okay lang naman kung ‘yun ‘yung mas-feel niya na atake. Kahit bugbugin niya ako, it’s okay. Kaya ko naman po ‘yun,” Yasmien says with a smile.
“First time ko siyang gugulpihin. Nagbabasa kasi ako ng script. Sabi ko, ‘Ano ba ‘to? Kawawa naman si Yasmien, puro sampal.’ At hindi gumaganti. Kasi andami, sobrang bigat ng story. Nung binabasa ko, parang andaming delubyo na nangyari sa kanya. Tapos ako, parang impaktita lang talaga,” Katrina says amused.
Mark Herras also stars in the series.
‘ASAP Live in New York’ tickets at Ticketmaster
Tickets to ASAP Live in New York – the much-awaited and biggest Filipino live show this year from ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) – are now on sale via Ticketmaster.
The longest running, top-rated weekly Filipino musical variety show that stars the biggest and hottest Filipino live performers is coming to Barclays Center on Sept. 3 for a history-making musical extravaganza.
ASAP Live in New York is the ultimate showcase of world-class Filipino talents.
ABS-CBN takes the production to a whole new level at Barclays Center, a landmark sports and entertainment arena that has played host to the world’s biggest acts. Surprise guests at ASAP Live in New York will add tons of excitement. Also, for the first time ever in an international ASAP show, expect to be wowed by key members of the acclaimed ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra as they make their debut performance in the U.S.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800.745.3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.
You can also visit http://www.barclayscenter.com/events/detail/tfc-present-asap-live-in-new-york to get your tickets.
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The business of authentic travel in China
“Off the beaten path” is no longer good enough. Modern-day travelers are searching for authentic experiences and connections that give them a better understanding of the world. And when it comes to the business of travel, everyone wants a part of it.
As China overtakes the U.S. as the world’s no.1 business travel market, CNN’s Richard Quest journeys to two of the country’s ancient capitals, Beijing and Xi’an, in search of the true meaning of authenticity.
This month, CNN Business Traveller explores why Hainan Airlines, China’s largest privately-owned carrier, as well as United Airlines, see a strategic advantage expanding nonstop service to destinations such as Xi’an, Chengdu, Changsha, and Hangzhou.
As millennial travelers look for a more authentic and localized experience at an affordable price, CNN also takes a look at both big hotel chains and travel companies who are building their businesses on visitor experiences and the challenges they are facing.
If there is one iconic experience in Xi’an, it’s the Terra Cotta Warriors, a collection of thousands of clay soldiers dating back some 2,000 years. Richard Quest gets an exclusive access to one of the excavation pits with an archaeologist who has been working at the site for decades.
Quest concludes his trip in China’s modern-day capital city of Beijing, enjoying an authentic Chinese meal with Fuchsia Dunlop, the first foreign chef to graduate from the Sichuan Institute of Higher Cuisine. She has built her business and reputation on bridging the gap between Chinese cuisine and Western palates and preconceived notions. They bypass the Peking duck and go beyond the stereotypes in search of something more memorable.
CNN Business Traveller Airtimes airs 4:30 p.m. on June 9.
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Vilma-Angel starrer ‘Everything About Her’ on Sky Pay-Per-View
Star Cinema’s first film offering for the year Everything About Her with Vilma Santos, Angel Locsin, and Xian Lim will be available on cable TV in high definition this June via SKY Pay-per-View.
Everything About Her follows the story of Vivian (Vilma Santos), a career woman diagnosed with cancer who hires Jaica (Angel Locsin), a private nurse to take care of her. As Jaica becomes Vivian’s nurse, she unexpectedly takes on a much bigger role in her life – a bridge that would bring Vivian closer to her son Albert (Xian Lim).
The film captured the hearts of many filmgoers worldwide and catapulted to box office success, earning more than P200 million.
Don’t miss the critically acclaimed film Everything About Her in June available to SKYcable and Destiny Cable subscribers. To subscribe for a three-day movie access in either high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD), visit mysky.com.ph/everything or text SUBSCRIBE <space> 9-digit account number to 23662. The pay-per-view is priced at P99.
SKYbroadband subscribers who availed of the pay-per-view may also watch it on any device via SKY on Demand.
The pay-per-view is available in Metro Manila, CAMANAVA, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, San Jose del Monte Bulacan, Cebu, Baguio, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, Dumaguete, and General Santos.
SKYcable aims to strengthen family bonding moments at home by bringing to every Filipino home the latest and most sought after entertainment. SKY Cable Corporation is a unit of leading media and entertainment organization ABS-CBN Corporation.
