Berta Rojas: Up Close And Personal

Full name: Berta Beatriz Rojas Benítez

Date of birth: September 23, 1966

Country of birth: Paraguay

Who are your favorite writers, composers?

The great composers of all time, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms….but I always felt a call to perform the work of Latin American emerging composers with whose music I fully identify. Edin Solis, Quique Sinesi, and Julio Cesar Oliva, whose works are included in my latest album "Salsa Roja" are clear examples. This album is true to my essence as a Latin American classical guitarist. In it I sought to explore rhythms and sounds of our America from living composers writing their music today and doing so with a beauty that is totally moving for me. Something similar happens to me with literature; I feel strongly attracted to the work of Latin American writers. 

The Lifestyle Network Enters A New Adventure With "The Boston Kitchen Musical"

After the ground-breaking series “The Kitchen Musical,” which brought food, drama, and music together on television screens across seventeen Asian countries, the Lifestyle Network is bringing something even spicier.  

In June 2014 Lifestyle Network dishes out its latest mouth-watering drama-musical series “The Boston: The Kitchen Musical.” Set in one of America's historic cities, the new series looks into the lives of three young chefs as they re-launch their restaurant business while overcoming obstacles to follow their own creative visions.

“The Boston” features a multi-talented cast, led by Chicago-based stage and film actress Jennifer Blair Bianco, London-based German actor Michael Koltes, Australian actress and singer Natalia Moon, and hunky Fil-Am actorSteven Silva.

Jack Bauer Is Coming Back On Philippine Television Via JackCITY

The Emmy Award-winning franchise 24 returns to Philippine television’s this May 6 on JackCITY with 24:Live Another Day. Following the mission of agent Jack Bauer as played by Kiefer Sutherland, this thrilling 12-episode event series restarts the ticking clock and continues the high-octane saga on location in London. 

Airing the same day as the U.S., Filipino 24 fans will not be left behind on the action with JackCITY airing 24:Live Another Day exclusively via satellite starting May 6 at 1PM with a primetime telecast at 9PM.

Over the course of its run 24 has been nominated for a total of 73 Emmy Awards. In 2006 the series won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, and Sutherland collected the award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Drama Series.  Originally premiering back in 2001, the show has garnered 12 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning for Best Television Series – Drama in 2004, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama (Sutherland) in 2002.