Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Jay-R, Kris & Billy's "Soul Brothers" Concert At Kia Theater On Sept 15

RnB royalties Jay-R, Kris Lawrence and Billy Crawford reaffirm their brotherhood of soul with their much-awaited SOUL BROTHERS concert at the Kia Theater on September 15.

Aside from showcasing their Original Music Only hits, the show serves as a delightful throwback to the timeless catalog of soul, Motown and other RnB classics that are enjoying a resurgence in this digital age.

Among their guest performers are their close friends Daryl Ong, Sam Concepcion, Jay Durias and Gloc 9.

With their combined prowess as acclaimed singers, songwriters and producers, the three continue to enthrall their fans with their magnetic stage dynamism and commanding presence; Jay-R with his regular A.S.A.P. Soul Sessions, Kris with his HomeWorkZ gigs and recordings, and Billy with his regular It’s Showtime, Little Big Shots and forthcoming Pilipinas Got Talent Season 6 hosting stints.

Monday, August 28, 2017

Myx TV General Manager Miguel Santos Joins New Members of PGA

Recently named among the 10 emerging executives of color in NAMIC’s 2017 Luminaries Class, Myx TV General Manager Miguel Santos was also welcomed and highlighted as a new member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) in the August-September 2017 issue of its official magazine, PRODUCED BY. Santos oversees Myx TV network’s strategy, programming, production, marketing, ad sales and business development, with the goal of elevating the narratives of one of the most under-represented minority groups in media. Myx TV is owned and operated by ABS-CBN International.

Most recently, Santos joined ABS-CBN North America Managing Director Olivia De Jesus and Project Manager Keesa Ocampo as executive producers of the “Discovering Routes,” the newest original series from Myx TV and produced by ABS-CBN Global Studios in association with Go Button Media. The exciting, new show follows fast-rising YouTube travel vlogger Garrett Gee of “The Bucket List Family” and his sister, Miristi, from Utah as they travel to the Philippines, the land of their ancestry. Broadcast episodes will air Tuesdays on Myx TV’s cable channel starting September 12 at 8/7c, and webisodes will air Mondays and Thursdays on www.myxtv.com and www.discoveringroutes.com starting September 7.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

My Korean Jagiya Is All Set To Claim It's Ways Into Viewers' Homes!

GMA Netrowk marks history once again as it proudly presents its first-ever Filipino-Korean romantic comedy series, My Korean Jagiya.

Headlining this newest primetime spectacle is no other than Philippine TV's Sweetheart Heart Evangelista-Escudero as Guadalupe Immaculada Asuncion or Gia.

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Talented kids capture the hearts of viewers in Philippine version of “Little Big Shots”

ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest and leading Philippine multi-media conglomerate, has started airing its local version of the hit international kids’ talent-talk show “Little Big Shots” that features extraordinarily talented, witty, and charming Filipino kids from all over the country and around the world, including young internet sensations.

On its pilot telecasts last August 12 and August 13 Philippine time, the local edition of “Little Big Shots” showcased amazing Filipino kids such as a nine-year-old pole dancer; sibling kiddie acrobats; a three-year-old geography genius; and a six-year-old boy with six pack abs.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

“Finally Found Someone” is Still Letting Out the Feels on its 2nd Week in Theaters across the U.S. and Canada

UrbanDictionary.com describes “the feels” as the feeling you get and can’t quite explain, making you go crazy when that certain someone looks at you just the right way, or really, does anything.”

This is exactly what “Finally Found Someone” is making viewers experience while watching the Sarah Geronimo-John Lloyd Cruz starrer. Some came out of the theaters saying “It was really great! I really love the movie and I think it’s amazing!” “I’m so kilig! Cute nila pareho.” “It’s a wholesome movie. We Filipinos like this kind of story.” “For those who can’t find their true love yet, this movie is perfect for them.” “It has everything. May romance, may drama, and may comedy.” Sumasabog sila sa screen!” (They blow up the screen!)

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Ogie Alcasid celebrates 50, dedicates concert to Filipino music and World Vision

The country’s respected Original Pilipino Music (OPM) singer-composer and hitmaker Ogie Alcasid celebrates his 50th birthday with a one-of-a-kind concert dubbed “NakakaLokal!” based on his recently launched album of the same title.

Happening on August 25, 2017 at the KIA Theatre, the awaited musical event will also feature a star-studded line-up including  Angeline Quinto, Basti Artadi, Davey Langit, Erik Santos, Iñigo Pascual, Jaya, Kyla, Lara Maigue, Leila Alcasid, Lovi Poe, Men and Music, Solenn Heussaff, and Yeng Constantino. 

The concert will benefit child-focused humanitarian agency World Vision and its advocacy campaign, “It Takes a World to End Sexual Exploitation against Children”. For years, Alcasid has been a staunch advocate and ambassador for World Vision, an NGO which currently assists over 75,000 children nationwide. One of World Vision’s successful sponsored children and now a tenor singer Richard Supat, formerly with FORTEnors, will also join Alcasid in a number offered for the children, especially those living in poor and vulnerable conditions.

Sunday, August 13, 2017

“ASAP Live in Toronto” Keeps It Lit on Social Media

As summer nears its tail end in Toronto, dubbed one of the top five ‘most livable cities in the world’ according to publication The Economist’s Intelligence Unit Livability Survey, Filipinos continue to feel the sizzle left behind by the spectacle that was “ASAP Live in Toronto.” 

Two weeks after the concert, social media netizens continue to show love for the four-hour, sold-out extravaganza. Heart-warming feedback continue to be posted on the officialFacebook page of TFC in Canada, TFC Live North America and personal accounts.   A group of solid Kapamilyas' video on TFC Live's official facebook page shared: “It’s always nice to see these Kapamilya stars and we’re happy to see them again. We’re proud of Filipino talents”. 

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