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Most wonderful time of the year with Martin

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For his family and loved ones, Christmas becomes more special because of Concert King, Martin Nievera.

“Christmas is more special when Martin’s around because he is Santa Claus to all of us-always goes out of his way to get the perfect gift puts lots of thought in what he chooses and he shops on his own and does not send anyone to shop for him. He sets the tone for Christmas. He loves to decorate all areas of the house and the Christmas tree. Plays Christmas music the whole time we decorate to get us in the mood. Christmas is more special for me when he’s around because we both have kids that live away from us now in the States, so when we are not able to travel to be with our kids for Christmas it helps that we can be together,” says Vicky Nievera Davis.

“Christmas is more special when Martin’s around because he is Santa Claus to all of us-always goes out of his way to get the perfect gift puts lots of thought in what he chooses and he shops on his own and does not send anyone to shop for him. He sets the tone for Christmas. He loves to decorate all areas of the house and the Christmas tree. Plays Christmas music the whole time we decorate to get us in the mood. Christmas is more special for me when he’s around because we both have kids that live away from us now in the States, so when we are not able to travel to be with our kids for Christmas it helps that we can be together,” says Vicky Nievera Davis.    

For Rachel Nievera Zdzieba, “Christmas becomes more special with him around because he is like a child with such excitement to give his gifts that he put so much thought into.  His generosity is one in a million.”

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Martin Nievera

Recollects Tere Tabuena del Rosario, “Christmas is always special when Martin was with us because he always made Christmas about the children! I will never forget one Christmas when we were living in Florida – when my kids were still small- he pretended to be the reindeer on the roof – as in he climbed the roof and made those clicking sounds – he even prepared cookies for Santa- (which he also ate!) and then pretended to be Santa – with his ho ho ho and that sack of toys under the tree. The kids were in awe – and I was so touched to have my little brother Martin try his best to weave some magic into my children’s Christmas! He is a special brother and uncle – in our family!”

Martin with Paolo Valenciano
Rachel Nievera Zdzieba

“My Tito Martin is the family’s secret Santa. He doesn’t just buy gifts for everyone. No matter where he is or how busy he is, he makes such a big effort to find out what we need or what we wish for. For the longest time, I even made him believe I am his inaanak (godchild) even if I am not so that I get a bigger gift,” shares Miguel Tabuena.    

Paolo Valenciano adds, “Tito Marts usually isn’t here during Christmas. He comes back usually towards the end of the season. And right when you think Christmas is over, he shows up like a late Santa with gifts and goodies for everyone! Christmas in January.”

Martin Nievera with Vicki Nievera Davis
Martin with Sam Godinez Valenciano

Concluding the happy reminiscences, Samantha Godinez-Valenciano enthuses, “Christmas with Tito Martin is always special because of the same reason why we all love the idea of a Santa Claus. It’s not about the gifts he gives but the idea of why he’s giving. He wants everyone to be happy. His main purpose in life is to make people happy. He thinks of every single gift he gives and you can see how excited he is when he gives it.”      

With all these wonderful memories shared, it is no longer a surprise why Martin Nievera kicks off the holiday season with Martin Home For Christmas on Dec. 1 at the Theatre at Solaire, Asia’s finest concert venue.  Showtime is 8 p.m.

Martin with Luigi Tabuena and family
Martin with Miguel Tabuena

Martin Is Home For Christmas this year and will usher in the festivities with his own personal brand of entertainment.  So whether you have been naughty or nice, you are assured exquisite music, unequalled quality entertainment and a wonderful time from the Concert King himself, who has lined up his dramatic and romantic repertoire of signature songs alongside well-loved sentimental and nostalgic Christmas carols to ring in this year’s season of love, peace and goodwill.   

On stage with Martin that night will be Louie Ocampo as musical director and the ABS- CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

Martin Home For Christmas is produced by LM Music Entertainment Agency and Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. and is staged in response to public acclaim and insistent demand of a repeat of the immensely successful Martin Home at the Theater presented by Solaire  in September.

Tickets are available at TicketWorld  (02) 891 9999 and (02) 888 8888  (Solaire).

 

Rafael Rosell loves to surf

Rafael Rosell

Now that Rafael Rosell has started taping for Because of You has he put surfing aside?

“No,” Rosell answered adamantly when asked about it during the press con for the new series. “I still go and surf in La Union where I have found surfing buddies. I do that when there’s no taping or when I am not in any of the scenes that the production will take.”

This is the one thing that he will not put aside, taping or no taping, drama series or no drama series. “I will really find time to surf. The high you get from it is unparalleled.”

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Heart and Miriam remain friends

They remain the best of friends, Heart Evangelista-Escudero and Senator Miriam D. Santiago.

Santiago is Evangelista-Escudero’s mentor and matchmaker. She opened the gates for the actress and Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to meet that eventually blossomed into a love affair, Now, the two are happily married.

Evangelista-Escudero said she had a conversation with Senator Santiago and they discussed her support for Senator Grace Poe’s political plans in 2016, her husband being the running mate.

“Tita Miriam said, ‘You know, it’s right that you stand by your husband. And I respect that,’” Heart  told members of the mass media who went to the launch of her book This is Me, Love Marie on Nov. 8.

“And we’ll always be friends. Even if we don’t talk, or we talk after how many years, friends don’t forget each other. So, we have no problems,” the actress added.

In the same way,  Heart has no problem if her mommy Cecille Ongpauco supports Senator Miriam.

“It’s not a problem. We’re all entitled to who we want (to support),” said Heart.

Senator Poe understands Heart’s mother and respects her decision.

“I understand her sentiments. I only met her maybe a month ago, samantalang matagal na niyang kilala at mentor niya si Senator Miriam,” Senator Poe said referring to Heart’s mother.

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