2010 08/11-08/17

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

TELESERYE KINGS. Today's hottest Teleserye Royal Kings, (L-R) Coco Martin, Gerald Andersonand Gabby Concepcion, shown here backstage during their recent Houston show last weekend. They will perform again (together with Teleserye Queens Kim Chiu, Maricar Reyes, Maja Salvador, PDA Champion Yeng Constantino and topnotch comedian, Chokoleit) this Saturday, August 14 at the Reno Events Center starting at 7pm.

IT'S SHOWTIME IN CA. Sexy and versatile actress Angelica Panganiban joins the “Showtime” cast and America’s Best Dance Group "Jabbawockeez”at TFC's "One Kapamilya Go" event at the Great America Theme Park on September 12.

COCO SINGS. Coco Martin got one of the loudest cheers from the predominantly female crowd that attended the "Teleserye Royals" shows in Houston, Las Vegas and Los Angeles last week, according to audience postings online. Yes, he sang several numbers there and is expected to enthrall the female species anew in Reno this Saturday, August 14. Call Lighthouse Entertainment's Archie Mendiorro (510) 552-1546 or Nanette Labrador (510) 828-4792.

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION. The Holy Angel College high school class of 1968 once again proved that the "Good Old Times" linger forever. Another fun-filled three-day reunion event was recently held in Las Vegas to reminisce the good old times and add more. As can be seen in the photo above, everyone was a picture of happiness while singing the immortal song "Auld Lang Syne" during the Prom Night event. Truly, Batch '68 (also known as the "Victors") have kept and maintained their strong ties as they reunite ... which started from their 20th Reunion held in their hometown,Angeles City. The recent Las Vegas Reunion marked their 42nd, and they are now looking forward to the next one (the 45th) to be held in Angeles City, Philippines in 2013!

GODDESS OF BEAUTY. Will 2010 Miss Philippines, Venus Raj (right) bring home the 3rd Miss Universe crown (after Gloria Diaz and Margie Moran) for our country? The signs are mostly encouraging - she was chosen by The Donald (yes, as in Trump) as one of only 6 (out of 83) candidates to fly in ahead of schedule to promote the pageant on various studio/media tours in Hollywood La La land in Los Angeles last week. She was and still is leading the online poll since Day 1 (you can still vote for her at www.MissUniverse.Org). And pictures don't lie - as various published photos of her circulating online from various pageant activities consistently show her standing out from among the pack. Watch the finals live at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Monday, August 23rd or on NBC TV.

Matthew Parry-Jones, a 9-year old Half-British Filipino Bay Area resident (mom, the former Evelyn Resurreccion, is from Surigao who lived in Cebu before moving to UK) will perform at The Herbst Theater in San Francisco on August 22. Purchase tickets online at: http://www.sfcmt.com/now-playing/.

PISTAHAN PARADE (L-R) Hermano and Hermana Mayors this year - Philippine Consul General Marciano Paynor and Mrs. Tessie Paynor, shown here with San Francisco's Commissioner for Entertainment, Al Perez. Enjoy the festivities, FREE, this weekend (Aug 14-15) at the Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco.

IN THE FLESH. You have seen her recently on TV's "May Bukas Pa" and 'Lovers In Paris'. Now see her perform LIVE - the scandalously talented Maricar Reyes performs with other Teleserye Royals(Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Gabby Concepcion, Maja Salvador, et al) at theReno Events Center on Saturday, August 14 starting at 7pm.

Coco in Reno this Saturday

(Lighthouse Entertainment presents “Teleserye Royals”)

SEEN IN THE CITY

Ladies, come early and prepare for Teleserye King, Coco Martin’s unforgettable performance numbers (his first time in this side of the US, as far as I can recall) this coming Saturday, August 14^th at the Reno Events Center as online postings from their recent “Teleserye Royals” Houston, Las Vegas and Los Angeles shows left the female audiences gasping, wanting and screaming (hint: there are biting and fruits involved) for more.

By the way, he sings, too! According to Mildred Monsada of Las Vegas , Coco is cuter when he sings (stop screaming now and close your mouth, Gina!).

His avid followers, who aptly call themselves the “Cocoholics” are high in spirits as Coco will be seen again soon in the Sarah Geronimo-Sam Milby starrer (a new tele/kantaserye ala Charice’s “Glee”) ‘Idol’ coming soon on our TFC TV screens.

In addition, he will topbill a new Star Cinema-produced, Laurice Guillen-directed full-length movie titled “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” together with Bea Alonzo, Enchong Dee, Zanjoe Marudo, Shaina Magdayao, Diether Ocampo, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher De Leon, Dominic Ochoa, Empress, Lauren Young and Miles Ocampo.

Aside from Coco , “Teleserye Royals” also features today’s hottest loveteam, Gerald Anderson (is it true you gave your friend and singer-actor Jay-R Siaboc a 2nd hand BMW car? Yes, a car??) and Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Maricar Reyes, former Bay Area resident Gabby Concepcion, PDA Grand Champion Yeng Constantino and topnotch comedian, Chokoleit.

Ladies, please note that Coco will not be seen in next month’s “One Kapamilya Go” as erroneously reported in other media, so this is your only chance left to watch/catch/scratch him this year, Ok?

For VIP tickets, call Lighthouse Entertainment's Archie Mendiorro (510) 552-1546 or Nanette Labrador (510) 828-4792. The Reno Events Center is located at 400 N. Center Street in downtown Reno . Show starts at 7pm.

TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY

“One Kapamilya Go” September 12 at California ’s Great America

(Entire “Showtime” cast, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Pooh, Bugoy Drilon, Jovit Baldivino and Jabbawockeez lead star line-up)

The 2010 event series of ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel, TFC Summer Saya sa America (TFC Summer Joy in America), heads for the homestretch with the most anticipated, star-studded, activity-filled and happiest Filipino event of the year for the whole family.

After drawing 10,000 attendees in 2009, TFC’s One Kapamilya Go returns to California ’s Great America in Santa Clara , California promising a slam-bang event packed with world-class performances, high-energy numbers, merchandise, activity and Filipino food booths, free film screenings together with the park’s thrill and family rides, KidZville, the new Planet Snoopy and other family attractions. The main show will be at the park’s Redwood Amphitheatre but activities will be up to the Picnic Pavilion area. One Kapamilya Go is a specially ticketed event which gives guests access to the festival area, shows and California 's Great America theme park.

The major difference this year for One Kapamilya Go is that TFC is putting the Filipinos in the U.S. on center stage by way of bringing the entire cast of the top-rated TFC talent show, “Showtime”, which is making its debut stint outside Philippine shores in this event. The fun-loving, wacky cast includes Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz and Jugs Jugueta.

“Showtime” is getting its contestants for One Kapamilya Go by conducting group auditions (12 to 20 members). For more information, visit www.onekapamilyago.com.

The “Showtime” cast will be joined by America’s sexy and versatile actress Angelica Panganiban, RP’s hottest young loveteam Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson otherwise known as “Kimerald”, comedian Pooh, singing sensations Bugoy Drilon from “Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2” and Jovit Baldivino of “Pilipinas Got Talent” and America’s Best Dance Group Jabbawockeez.

Starry Starry Store will hold several screenings of a special movie in two theatres this year: Great America Theatre and Showtime Theatre. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Last year, all screenings of the movie, “And I Love You So” starring Sam Milby, Bea Alonzo and Derey Ramsay drew capacity crowds at the Great America Theatre.

MYX®, America ’s only music entertainment and lifestyle channel dedicated to the Asian American community, will have its own talent showcase and youth attractions in the Picnic Pavilion.

“This is the culminating event for TFC Summer Saya sa America so expectations are flying high,” said Jun Del Rosario, TFC Business Unit Head and ABS-CBN International Senior Director for Cable & Satellite. “But we’re very excited with our line-up and concept for this year, especially because we’re creating a very interactive main show and we’re letting the people be the real stars of the show. Attendees – who mostly come as families or in groups - are in for a truly grand time.”

“We always try to set the bar higher for One Kapamilya Go as far as quality entertainment and event experience are concerned," said ABS-CBN International Managing Director Olivia De Jesus. “Since 2008, we’ve had a record of huge attendance and an overall satisfaction among our supporters, sponsors, vendors and partners. We intend to keep it that way: a win-win for all year in and year out for the event."

One Kapamilya Go sa California ’s Great America is presented by ABS-CBN International in cooperation with the Bay Area College of Nursing, Globe Telecom, the Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel, Inc., Ramar Foods International and Western Union .

For more information, please visit www.onekapamilyago.com. Check out also the TVC at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ea8RQY4cs8. One Kapamilya Go is a specially ticketed event. You can purchase tickets online at www.cagreatamerica.com/abscbn or visit or visit Northern California branches of Seafood City , Goldilocks and Mango Tours.

PERSONAL NOTES

Fil-Am, 9, performs at Herbst Theater Aug 22

Matthew Parry-Jones, who turns 10 in September was born in Makati Medical Center , the Philippines . His Filipina mom, the former Evelyn Resurreccion (born in Surigao, raised in Cebu) was in the music industry herself, performing at an early age and winning competitions in the Philippines . Before moving to England when Matthew was not quite a year, Evelyn used to take him to his sister Maresha’s voice lessons at the Centre for Pop Music in Makati .

Evelyn Resurreccion Parry-Jones started emphasizing music when Matthew was 4. She began coaching him, finding the best music style that works for him. For now, that style focuses toward Jazz and Swing. Part of his training included waking up at 5:00am in the morning to go to Myland Park in Essex , England and start vocalizing and shouting while running.

According to Evelyn, Matthew likes it when the audience begins to “groove”. He has graduated from an International School for Performing arts for acting and modeling and just finished filming a pilot TV series titled “REAL KIDS ADVENTURES”. Matthew has also attended the Bay Area Shakespeare Acting Workshop.

Matthew keeps a pretty busy schedule these days. Not only he is an honor student of Longfellow Elementary School in San Francisco , he also spends quite a bit of time practicing his talents and has been active singing at various venues for the past months. He helps out fundraising events and does volunteering jobs to feed the homeless aside from entertaining them with his songs. Matthew has sung in church offerings and also performed in front of our senior friends in the old people’s homes.

In April Matthew was proclaimed top one finalist for the “Show Me Your Talent” a reality talent competition which will be aired on American and Philippine television. He was also one of the top finalists at the Seafood City Fiesta Filipina Singing competition and proclaimed first prize winner at the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club.

Performing is nothing new to Matthew. Even before he was out of diapers, Matthew was delighting audiences promoting Huggies diapers on Filipino television and in print ads. He was featured one of the 10 most beautiful babies in the Philippines by Good Housekeeping Magazine.

Today, Matthew is enjoying and steadily building a strong singing and acting career starring at festivals, events and social functions. He has performed in front of our famous figures which he is very proud of like Senator Leland Yee, Census Director Ditas Katague, Lt. Governor Mona Pasquil and many more.

He has also performed with some famous artists in the Philippines and spends weekend gigs in many different locations. In just the short time he has lived in the United States , Matthew has been busy working on making a name for himself.

Just recently, Matthew received a scholarship grant to perform at the famous Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on August 22nd. To purchase tickets, please visit on line at: http://www.sfcmt.com/now-playing/.The show will be directed by the well known John Bisceglie who has won numerous awards in the field. John Bisceglie has produced and directed several original productions to name a couple: “Forever Broadway” and “SF Follies” which were hits in the San Francisco Union Square theatres.

Matthew is just a regular down to earth, happy child. He attends Longfellow Elementary School in San Francisco and looks forward to a hot chocolate during the winter. If in future you would like Matthew to participate in any of your social functions and fundraising events please contact his mom at e_parryjones@hotmail.com

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"You may very well work extremely hard and seldom score. But occasionally—very occasionally—you get one or two great chances and you make decisive strikes that really matter." by Mr. Li Lu (originally from China’s Tiananmen Square, now a Hedge-fund Manager in the US and being highly-touted as the possible heir-apparent to Warren Buffett) tell investors he took a lesson from watching the World Cup, comparing his investment style to soccer. Soccer and Investing, you learn new things about life and money from unexpected places.

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