2011 05/18-05/24
Northern California's largest Filipino American newspaper in circulation since 1990, the Manila Mail is the Bay Area's most read Fil-Am weekly publication distributed free in major cities of Northern California. Community is a B Section page that contains the weekly column of Bradford Adkins 'SCENES in the city'. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.
Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca will grace the international screening of 'In the Name of Love' in San Francisco Bay Area on May 29 and will meet with their fans.
Pops Fernandez will perform with the reigning Comedy Queen of the Philippines, Ms. Aiai Delas Alas in "UNSTOPPABLE" on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Grand Theater of the Grand Sierra Resort Casino in Reno, NV.
The awesome cast of the anointed passion play, "Worthy is the Lamb," shown on Resurrection Sunday in Crossroads Christian Center (CCC) in 444 East Market, Daly City. Armando Vanegas portrayed the role of Jesus. Kristoffer Earl Dizon (Left in brown gown & white scarf) wrote and directed the play. This second annual tradition was a labor of love of different ministries of CCC.
Present during the Saturday night Agooenians of America, Inc. Induction of Officers 2011 held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel San Jose (Standing L-R) Matt Tabora, Ben Anit, Mel Nicolas, Chit Nicolas, Marsha Laroya, Arthur Estoesta, Lina Estoesta, Cristita Gali, Mila Pacifico, Fe Simon, Vicky Gali, (1st row, L-R) Esther Bartolo, Linda Anit, Lourdes Singayan, Jocelyn Tabora, Enyang Navotas Linda Sardi.
The reigning Mrs. Agooenian of America 2010 Jocelyn Tabora of San Jose waves at her admirers/supporters during last Saturday night's induction of officers at Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Romy T. Benipayo turns 80 on May 20.
Angel Georecha Ventura & her band provided musical & dance entertainment during last Saturday night's Agooneians Fiesta & Induction of Officers 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel San Jose.
Ms. Dell Merano, Country Manager-Vietnam Phil.Airlines (formerly of San Francisco PAL office) at the recent PAL Vietnam Fam Trip (April 25-29,2011) in partnership with DOT/TST to Manila, Legaspi and CamSur for the Vietnam TV/newspaper/magazine media headed by Ms. Miriam Melgar,Business Unit Director-DOT and Mr. Lai Minh Duy, Owner-TST. The purpose of this familiarization trip is to promote Manila as shopping and entertainment destination among the Vietnamese market.
1st picture -Courtesy call to PAL President Mr. Jaime Bautista at PAL Headquarter in Manila
2nd picture-Taken in Legaspi with majestic Mayon Volcano at the background. The group stayed in Misibis Bay,Cagraray Island.
Congratulations to Kenneth Macaraig for graduating Magna Cum Laude in Biblical Study at the School of Urban Missions (SUM) in Oakland, CA. Kenneth is the son of South San Francisco Realtor, Thez Santos
Aga-Angel-Jake starrer, “In the Name of Love”, to
premiere in LA, San Francisco this May
(Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca to grace screenings of Star Cinema’s latest blockbuster)
TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY
The much-awaited 18th anniversary film presentation of ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema – In the Name of Love – will have its U.S. premieres on May 28 in Los Angeles and May 29 in San Francisco Bay Area. No less than two of its lead stars, Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca, will grace the screenings and meet with their fans.
In the Name of Love had an opening day take of P15 million in the Philippines last May 11 and is predicted to be another major box office winner for Star Cinema, coming on the heels of the successes of Catch Me… I’m in Love (P120.21M) and Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak (P72.31M). It brings together for the first time award-winning actor and actress Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin with San Jose, California-born and raised Jake Cuenca, multi-awarded director-writer Olivia M. Lamasan and screenwriter Enrico Santos.
According to Lamasan, expect no tried and tested formula in this film. This sensual love story is dark, told in the style of film noir and unfolds in non-linear fashion. For the first time, matinee idol Aga is deglamorized, playing his age – mid 40s – and is not the dashing ladies’ man he has played in many of his movies. He is Emman Toledo, a dance instructor who has seen better days. He seems content to relive his glory days in his mind when an unlikely opportunity comes up: he is assigned to choreograph for the upcoming Governor’s Ball of the powerful political family of the Evelinos. Suddenly, here is a chance for Emman to rekindle his lost passion.
It will be at this ball where the engagement of the governor’s son, Dylan Evelino (Jake Cuenca), and Cedes Fernandez (Angel Locsin) will be announced. Despite her hatred for dirty politics, Cedes has no choice but to succumb to the decision of Dylan out of her indebtedness to the family.
Emman is drawn towards Cedes from the first time she catches his eye. As their lives intertwine through dance, Emman and Cedes find themselves resisting an affair: one that holds the truths to their painful pasts, and the memories of a boundless love. The situation becomes complicated… and dangerous. In the Name of Love asks the question, “What would you give for one touch, one kiss, one great love?”
Since dance is such an integral element of the story, moviegoers will see the results of long hours of dance lessons that Aga and Angel took to play their roles. Angel studied pole dancing for three months. There was a pole dancing scene that took three days to shoot, with Angel withstanding the pain and bruises of the physically grueling scene. But she loved the challenge and the acting versatility that it demanded from her.
In the Name of Love also features Dante Rivero, Leo Rialp, Smokey Manaloto, Ryan Eigenmann, Emilio Garcia, Kat Alano, Dimples Romana, Bobby Andrews, Michael Flores, Joshua Zamora, Nanding Josef, Maliksi Morales, Paul Salas and Carmi Martin.
“In the Name of Love took about a year to finish. That’s how intense the preparation, planning and execution were for this movie. We want to showcase a story and characters that are multi-dimensional, as complex as life is, which is something I’m sure our kapamilya here in the U.S. could identify with. This is one exciting ride and I hope fans will appreciate the movie and enjoy their time with Angel and Jake at the premieres,” said Kerwin Du, ABS-CBN International’s head of theatricals.
Catch Angel and Jake at In the Name of Love U.S. premieres in:
LOS ANGELES
May 28, 2011 (Saturday)
2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
ALEX THEATRE
216 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203
TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Alex Theatre Box Office:
Friday-Sunday, 12 PM – 5 PM
Theatre hotline: (818) 243- 2539
SAN FRANCISCO
May 29, 2011 (Sunday)
2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
FOX THEATRE
2215 Broadway St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Fox Theatre Box Office:
Monday-Friday, 10 AM – 5:30 PM (closed 2-3 PM)
Theatre hotline: (650) 369-7770
For more information, please visit www.abs-cbnglobalmovies.com.
POPS & Ai-Ai in Reno Concert
Come Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Grand Theater of the Grand Sierra Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada, see Pops Fernandez live together with the reigning Comedy Queen of the Philippines, Ms. Aiai Delas Alas, in "UNSTOPPABLE". The show that will keep you at the edge of your seat with its unpredictability.
The fact that Pops Fernandez is still the reigning Concert Queen of the Philippines remains true. The fact that Pops Fernandez' ability to deliver her utmost performance during concerts is still unquestionable. Undeniably a total performer, whose ability to command a crowd with her dazzling moves and sensational voice is worth everyone's time. A rare specie from a batch of entertainers whose abilities were measured by genuine talent and not just good looks.
As its initial offering, the show is brought to you by Artist Magic Entertainment and The Law Offices of Kenneth R. Graham in cooperation with The Grand Sierra Resort Casino. Visit www.grandsierraresort.com or www.silverscreenprod.net for more info. A production of Silverscreen Entertainment Productions and Starmedia Entertainment.
Personals
Romy T. Benipayo turns 80. Mr. Romy Ticzon Benipayo, director and associate producer of the weekly television production show on ch. 28 The Islanders and former board member of the Philippine American Press Club(PAPC) is celebrating his 80th birthday on Friday, May 20 with a cocktail party reception to be held at the Waterfront Hotel, Jack London Square, 10 Washintgon St , Oakland, CA. Throwing the birthday bash are his loving wife , Charito Benipayo and children, Rosanna B. Lee, Ruby B.Alfonso, Rhoda B. Hing and Romel Rene Benipayo , including their supportive spouses , grandchildren etc. The theme and motiff of the evening bash is "living the fruitful and blissful life at 80", and white attire is requested of the invited guests Romy is a doting grandfather to 9 grandchildren, four are married with children: and he has 6 great grandkids.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I do not believe for one second the accusations brought against my husband. I have no doubt his innocence will be established," said Anne Sinclair, a New York-born journalist who hosted a popular weekly TV news broadcast in France in the 1980s and '90s, and wife of IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn who is charged with attempted rape and criminal sexual contact in the alleged attack on a maid who went into his penthouse suite at a hotel near Times Square to clean it.
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