GMA Network and Rebisco Topps Sarap introduce new breed of talents via Toppstar TV

Kapuso viewers are set to experience exciting Saturday mornings like no other as GMA Network and Rebisco Topps Sarap feature a new roster of talented kids in its newest musical-variety program Toppstar TV beginning November 10.

The 30-minute program showcases the talents of the ToppStar kids as they show off their singing, dancing, hosting and acting skills. These kids came from the brand’s on-ground talent search all over the Philippines which Rebisco started in 2016 as the brand's commitment to celebrating the "topps" in each kid. 

Maris Racal, Inigo Pascual, Moira Dela Torre, KZ Tandingan at Aegis naghahanda na para sa “One Music X Abu Dhabi 2018”

Isang weekend na hindi malilimutan ang ipinangakong iiwan ng limang OPM artists na ito para sa mga dadalo sa “One Music X Abu Dhabi 2018”

Tumitindi na ang pananabik ng mga taga-hanga nina Maris Racal, Inigo Pascual, Moira Dela Torre, KZ Tandingan at ng bandang Aegis dahil ilang linggo na lang ay mapapaood na nila silang mag-perform nang live sa gaganaping “One Music X Abu Dhabi 2018” sa November 9, sa Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City.

Mula sa matagumpay na “One Music X Dubai” noong 2017, ang “One Music X” na inorganisa ng Star Music, MOR 101.9, Myx, One Music PH at The Filipino Channel (TFC) ay itinuturing na isang primyadong Filipino-produced music festival sa Middle East kung saan nagkakasama-sama ang mga overseas Filipinos at non-Filipinos sa isang weekend na puno ng musika at kasiyahan kasama ang pamilya at mga kaibigan.

Maja Salvador magtatanghal sa half-time break ng TFC “Kapamilya Playoffs in Taiwan”

Abangan ang pambihirang performance na inihanda ng Dance Royalty para sa mga overseas Filipinos sa Taiwan

Doble ang kasiyahang dala ng The Filipino Channel (TFC) sa gaganapin na “Kapamilya Playoffs in Taiwan”, dahil bukod sa all-star basketball team lineup, isang pambihirang pagtatanghal din ang hatid ni Maja Salvador sa half-time break, na mapapanood sa November 18 sa Fengyuan District Stadium, Taichung, Taiwan.

Sisimulan ang “Kapamilya Playoffs in Taiwan” ng laban sa pagitan ng mga champion teams mula sa RJD Basketball League at Tai-Phil Basketball League.

Ang mananalong team sa first game ang siyang makakaharap ng Star Magic team na binubuo nina Gerald Anderson, JC De Vera, Ronnie Alonte, Vin Abrenica, Axel Torres, Zeus Collins, Jimboy Martin, JV Kapunan, Jose Sarasola, at Gerard Acao.

Cinematografo talks of representation in film with NBC Bay Area’s Robert Handa

NBC Bay Area’s Robert Handa (right), host of Asian Pacific America,
interviews H.P. Mendoza, director of Bitter Melon (left)
and Cinematografo Festival and Exhibitions Director Miguel Sevilla (center)
to find out more about Cinematografo International Film Festival.

NBC Bay Area’s Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa talks with Cinematografo Festival and Exhibitions Director Miguel Sevilla and H.P. Mendoza, director of Bitter Melon, the first film out of the Cinematografo Originals initiative on an episode of the weekly program that airs on NBC Bay Area and on COZI TV.

Topics covered were the origins of Cinematografo International Film Festival; The Debut – Cinematografo’s centerpiece film, which happens to be celebrating its 18th birthday – its debut – this year; and Mendoza’s Bitter Melon. Catch the lively banter on Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa this Sunday, October 21 on NBC Bay Area channel 11, cable 3 and 703 at 5:30 AM, and on COZI TV channel 186 at 6:00 PM.

Talent that knows no impossibilities

A big voice in her own right, Jessica Sanchez is back to perform with an edgier look and a sound that is her own. Catch up with the powerhouse voice on November 10, 2018 in her self-entitled concert “Jessica Sanchez with special guest Martin Nievera” happening at The Theatre at Solaire. 

Jessica Sanchez’s story is one that begins when a shy 16-year old girl dominated the stage with a voice that can go head-to-head with some of history’s icons. It may seem like she was dealt a lucky card, but behind the curtains, it couldn’t be anywhere near the truth. “I was so young when American Idol happened,” she says. “I learned so much from the show, the people, and the experience afterwards. It prepared me for what was to come, the constant hustle and hard work.” 

Born from immigrant parents who have established their lives in the United States and being in one of the world’s most watched singing competitions, one would hear many Filipinos say Jessica Sanchez was living the American dream. Some argued, however, that she was too American to be celebrated by Filipinos, adding the fact that she has never set foot in the Philippines prior her AI stint. But it was this opportunity that helped her touch base with a part of her identity that she has yet to fully discover. “My first time being in the Philippines was for the Idol tour. I was so excited for my first trip to my mom’s homeland. It all happened so fast, but I remember it being full of amazing food, amazing people and amazing moments.” Jessica recalls. 

“ASAP Live In Sydney” team visits Australia’s SBS, calls on Philippine Consul General of Sydney

Activities heat up as Sydney community counts down to the biggest live Filipino ensemble performance ever in Australia

If almost all flights to Sydney this week from any airport are fully booked, it’s because this week is like D-Day of globally impactful activities in Australia’s famous city.

First, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are on a Royal Tour of Australia with Sydney as their first stop.  Then there is the upcoming 2018 Invictus Games founded by Prince Harry for wounded, sick and injured veterans to be held in various locations with 500 athletes from 18 nations. Then there is the 2018 X Games – the world’s premier action sports festival -- at the Spotless Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park.  Add to those the many other festivals, art markets, fairs and pop-up events that make October consistently live up to be one of the best months to be living in, or visiting, Sydney and you have a city exploding with sights and sounds, feels and flavors.

As Australia enters the middle of spring, there’s a true celebratory air across the city.  One reason is another huge event that is drawing ticket buyers from all over Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and countries as far as the U.S.  “ASAP Live in Sydney” – the eighth leg of the ongoing global live concert tour of the longest-running TV variety show from ABS-CBN – is all set for October 20, this Saturday, at the amazing ICC Sydney Theatre in Darling Harbour.  As the countdown to the big event happens, the ASAP team is making sure that it soaks in Sydney’s spirit by making key visits in the community.

On Tuesday, “ASAP Live in Sydney” cast members VJ-actor-host Robi Domingo and Filipina-Australian singer-actress Ylona Garcia, both “Pinoy Big Brother” alumni, joined ABS-CBN officers to visit SBS – Australia’s national multicultural and multilingual broadcaster – where both of them with ABS-CBN Country Manager Jay Santos were interviewed on the talk show, SBS Filipino, by radio talk show host Ronald Manila which was streamed also on Facebook Live.

After the SBS visit, the ASAP team headed for the Philippine Consulate General on Wentworth Avenue to pay a courtesy call on Philippine Consul General of Sydney Maria Teresa L. Taguiang.  The Consul General and her staff warmly welcomed the team.  Consul General Taguiang shared that prior to taking her new post in Sydney, she was the Consul General of thr Philippine Consulate General in Osaka-Kobe where she had the pleasure of working under Philippine Ambassador to Japan Manuel M. Lopez.  She promised the good ambassador in a recent conversation that she will take care of the huge ASAP contingent coming from the Philippines who are all out to represent Filipinos and give a one-of-a-kind show in Sydney.

Count “ASAP Live in Sydney” to be surely among the area’s world-class entertainment offerings this October.

For the event day schedule, to check updates and to buy tickets now to “ASAP Live in Sydney”, download the TFC Live App from the App Store or Google Play and register.  You may also visit https://www.iccsydney.com.au/visit-icc-sydney/whats-on/ASAP-Sydney

Jed Madela, Handa Na Sa Unang Solo Concert Sa Big Dome

Karaniwang ipinagdiriwang ni Jed Madela ang kanyang showbiz anniversary ng may pasabog, at hindi ito naiiba ngayong taon dahil mamarkahan niya ang ika-15 taon sa industriya sa pamamagitan ng kauna-unahan niyang solo concert sa Araneta Coliseum na pinamagatang “Higher than High: the 15th Anniversary Concert” na magaganap sa Nobyembre 16 (Biyernes), 8 PM.

“Pangarap ng bawat mang-aawit na tumayo sa entablado at sumigaw ng ‘Good evening, Araneta!’ Excited at kinakabahan ako. Excited dahil sa wakas ay magpeperform ako ng solo sa Big Dome at kabado dahil may pressure na punuin ang Araneta,” kwento ni Jed.