Fresh from his successful US tour, multi-awarded recording artist and world grand champion Jed Madela is set to perform for the much-awaited second installment of his concert series billed The Iconic Concert Series: Jed Madela Sings Celine at Music Museum on Aug. 19.
Directed by Marvin Caldito, the concert is a spin-off from Jed’s album Iconic under Star Music.
The former WCOPA (World Championships of Performing Arts) champion proved himself up the task when he took on the music of Mariah Carey for the series’ first installment on May 28.
“I chose to start this series off with Mariah because I find her songs really interesting. She’s an amazing storyteller. For me, Mariah is iconic not just because of her voice, but because she has influenced me so much in life through her music. Mariah’s stories are my stories,” shares Jed.
Jed admits that the show has brought its own set of challenges for him.
According to him, “The hardest part of putting this show together was making sure it doesn’t come across as forced and staged. Also, on my part, I have to come up with newer ways to interpret these iconic songs because people already have expectations. My version should be at par or better than the original.”
The Iconic Concert Series: Jed Madela Sings Celine is produced by Dreamstarevents and Calvin Chua.
“I really hope the next show will be more successful and more exciting, not just for the audience to watch, but also, for me to perform,” smiles Jed.
Tickets available at Music Museum, SM Tickets, Ticketnet and Ticketworld.
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The audience was treated to a night filled with fun and laughter last Monday as the most awaited showdown between Ella (Vice Ganda) and Paloma (Coco Martin) finally happened in the no.1 primetime series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.
Cardo (Coco) once again transformed into the alluring lady, Paloma, to seize the group of online scammers led by Ella. And proving her undeniable appeal, Paloma once again did her signature walk and stare, which enticed audiences all over the country as the action-series garnered a national TV rating of 43.3 percent versus its rival program Encantadia, which only scored 19.4 percent.
The netizens also had a good laugh over Ella’s antics, making the official hashtag #FPJAPKabugan trend on Twitter.
The action-packed scenes in the no.1 teleserye, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano airs weeknights on ABS-CBN or on ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable Ch 167). Viewers can also catch up the program’s past episodes via iWanTV.com and skyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers.
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Another fun and inspiring episode awaits Kapuso viewers as Pepito Manaloto gives a surprise treat tonight.
Pepito (Michael V.) imposes a new incentive for his employees and whoever meets the target quota will get a trip for two to Singapore. So, Maya (Maureen Larrazabal) works double time because she plans to give this as birthday present for Tommy (Ronnie Henares). However, she unintentionally forgets about Tommy’s birthday because of her busy schedule. Tommy is really disappointed and this leads to their break up. Can Elsa (Manilyn Reynes) and Pepito fix Mara and Tommy’s problem?
Meanwhile, Mimi (Nova Villa) and Deedee (Jessa Zaragosa) are upset because Berta (Jen Rosendahl) is uncooperative in their business and they learned that several items are missing in their shop. When they installed a CCTV camera, they saw that Berta has something to do with the lost items. What is her participation in this?
Watch all these and more to night in Pepito Manaloto, Ang Tunay na Kuwento after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA.
Get the latest updates about Pepito Manaloto from the official website of GMA Network www.gmanetwork.com and official Facebook page www.facebook.com/GMANetwork.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) continues its monthly film showings with two movies that focus on individuals who overcame challenges beyond all odds.
Sidney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men is the featured film on Aug. 17 and 19 at the School of Design and Arts (SDA) Cinema. Henry Fonda stars in this classic from 1957 where one man tries to convince 11 other jurors that their hasty conviction of a boy on trial for stabbing his father to death should be reconsidered.
To be screened at the SDA Cinema on Aug. 24 and 31, and at SDA A907 on Aug. 26 is Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. Based on the novel by science fiction legend Philip Dick, a former cop is recruited to track down androids, dubbed as replicants, who have mutinied in space and returned to Earth. This 1982 film is known for its visionary production design that anticipated many of today’s technological innovations.
All shows are scheduled at 12 noon and 3 p.m., and are free and open to the public.
MCAD is at the ground floor, School of Design and Arts (SDA) Building, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), Dominga Street, Malate, Manila.
For inquiries and reservations, call 230-5100 local 3897 or email mcad@benilde.edu.ph.