2009 10/14-10/20
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A full capacity crowd at the San Francisco premiere of In My Life (Photo by Leylanie Go/AB-SCBN Intl)
In My Life lead stars Luis Manzano (leftmost) and John Lloyd Cruz(rightmost) flank ABS-CBN Global COO Raffy Lopez with his wife, Gaucha. (Photo by Tara Kitta/ABS-CBN Intl)
Senator Leland Yee’s Reelection Fundraising At Roberto’s A Huge Success
Senator Vows More Support To Children And Senior Citizens
State Senator Leland Yee, seeking reelection next year, had a very successful fundraising event held last Thursday evening, October 8th, 2009 at Roberto’s Restaurant in Daly City, CA.
The Senator has been in the news lately for fearlessly taking a stand in the most controversial issues, standing for it, fighting for it all the way to its eventful end.
In an exclusive phone interview with the Senator Yee, he vows to give more focus and support to the children of today and tomorrow who will be the pillars of this country as well as the senior citizens of the State who had forged the California that we living in today.
The event, chaired and organized jointly by State Commissioner Ray Satorre and the International Beauty Impressario Ferdinand ‘Tito Ferdie’ Syquia Villar gathered the Bay Area’s shakers and movers in the Filipino-Asian community. Entertainment numbers were provided by Rico Sanchez, Rosalie Lavarias, Joy Busuego, Arnel Rosanes and Malou Hipolito.
The table centerpieces was donated by Gil and Jett of Club Royale International Foundation. Private donors included San Jose’s Susan Pacifico (who donated most of the prizes), Dot Balale, Daly City’s Dory and Lambert Paneza, Pittsburgh’s Tony and Azela Conejero, Jeff and Cely Mehr, Tessie Labotoria, Tess Gregorio, Lei Atis, Marin County’s Lolita Hajian (who celebrated her birthday that same night with an open Karaoke bar at Roberto’s Music Lounge), Sarah Sanchez, Mark and Cora Garbida, Roberto’s Restaurant Owners Gwen and Ric Diaz (who sponsored the food and drinks), Charlie Ugalde, Al Perez, Mon Cargo, Karaoke Discount-Daly City, Sol Manaay, Tribune USA, Grand Sierra Resort Casino, among others.
Daly City Councilman David J. Canepa also showed his support by attending the event.
SEEN IN THE CITY
‘In My Life’ Played To Sold-Out Crowds In San Francisco & Other US Cities
Blockbuster film on regular theatrical run in five U.S. cities
The recent San Francisco, Los Angeles and New Jersey premieres of In My Life - the much awaited comeback film of the Philippine entertainment industry’s Star for All Seasons, multi-awarded actress and current Batangas Province Governor Vilma Santos – were smashing hits, drawing full capacity attendance in all screenings and venues.
Thousands of fans lined up at Fox Theatre in Redwood City (Northern California), Alex Theatre in Glendale (Southern California) and George W. Newman Theatre in Rutherford , New Jersey last September to watch the film and see Governor Santos, John Lloyd Cruz, and Luis Manzano who graced all the premieres.
The last time fans caught Governor Santos on screen was in Mano Po 3: My Love in 2004. “In My Life offers you a different Vilma Santos, a different John Lloyd Cruz and a different Luis Manzano,” said the film’s director, Olivia Lamasan, the woman behind the blockbusters Milan , Sana Maulit Muli, Got 2 Believe and Madrasta. “You have to see the genuine chemistry among these three actors who are together for the first time in a movie. This is also a unique film because it presents a mother in her 50s, thinking that she’s been through all and seen it all, when in actuality, a new chapter in her life is just beginning.”
Even with the sterling success of the film, Governor Santos and the stars were thinking of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy that devastated the Philippines . She asked for donations from the moviegoers to help her province of Batangas in its rehabilitation and clean-up efforts. ABS-CBN International’s Starry Starry Store donated a dollar each for every premiere ticket sold in San Francisco and New Jersey . Governor Santos also sought donations during the premiere of In My Life in Canada .
“These sold-out premieres clearly demonstrate that the Filipinos in the U.S. have fully embraced the return of the best of Philippine cinema to the big screen,” said Kerwin Du, ABS-CBN North America’s head of theatricals. “They relish the experience of watching quality films where they belong – the movie theater. They are enthusiastic about seeing their favorite stars in person. For us in ABS-CBN, we are gratified to be able to give our kapamilya what they want wherever they are: the best in Philippine entertainment.”
‘In My Life’ is still on its regular theatrical run in the following cities:
SAN DIEGO (October 2-15)
UA Horton Plaza
475 Horton Plaza
San Diego , CA 92101
JERSEY CITY (October 9-15)
AMC Loews Newport Center
30 Mall Drive West
Jersey City , NJ 07310
LOS ANGELES-CERRITOS (October 9-15)
Cerritos Stadium Cinema
12761 Towne Center Drive
Cerritos , CA 90701
For information on the abovementioned theaters, please call 800.227.9676.
Furthermore, the movie will be shown later this month in the following cities:
NEW YORK (October 20-22)
The ImaginAsian Theater
239 E 59th St
New York , NY 10022
212.417.0419
CHICAGO (October 23-29)
The Pickwick Theatre 1
17 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge , IL 60068
708.316.8780/847.863.2212
www.palabaspinoy.com
For more information, please visit www.abs-cbnglobalmovies.com.
TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY
‘Eat Bulaga’ Moves to December 12, 2009 In Vegas!
The most anticipated battle royale between ABS-CBN’s Wowowee and GMA-7’s Eat Bulaga in Vegas on November 15th (a day after the Pacquiao-Cotto MGM fight) is not going to happen after all.
Latest reports from my very reliable Vegas source have it, that Eat Bulaga is now happening on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Exact venue to be announced soon.
Business-wise, I think it’s a very good move, for both giant TV stations. Standing to hurt each other on the original single dates, now they’re bound to both win.
PERSONAL NOTES
Good luck to our Manila Mail Newspaper Publisher, MR. RUBEN BUNAG, who is seriously considering for filing for Councilman candidacy in his District in Tondo, Manila . His decision to further his political career is buoyed by his burning desire to help more people in the Philippines , starting from his birthplace in Tondo, Manila . Unknown to many, Mr. Bunag has been sending help back home for so many years and has been a permanent fixture around his hometown for all kinds of emergency help. More power, Bossing!
Quote of the Week – “Do we lie to keep someone around or do we lie to have someone else around? And who do we lie to, ourselves, that someone or that someone else?” – Life, as posted by Hayward ’s Emmanuel Maniti in his Facebook wall.
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