2012 05/23-05/29

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

REMINDER:

VOTE FOR JESSICA SANCHEZ ON AMERICAN IDOL TONIGHT, TUESDAY, MAY 22!!!

This Column, "Scenes In The City" accurately predicted the Jessica Sanchez versus Phillip Phillips Top 2 final showdown at American Idol about a month ago.

Fashion-forward American Idol Jessica Sanchez wearing an Oliver Tolentino gown (inset; yes, he is Filipino also) last week, singing the highly-praised "My All" is predicted to be crowned the NEW American Idol on Wednesday at the Nokia Theater.

The Honorable Congressman Manny Pacquiao (with this Columnist), already proclaimed Jessica Sanchez, 16, as the new American Idol winner about a month ago. Yup, he has that much fate in her. If plans do not miscarry, the 8-Title World Boxing Champion will watch the AI Finals LIVE on Tuesday at the Nokia Theater.

The one and only Superstar, Nora Aunor aka Ate Guy will show support to the TV5 Launch in Los Angeles (May 26 at the Shrine Auditorium) and San Francisco (June 2 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium). Best known internationally for her greatest work ever, "Himala" - a film depicting the Filipino's religious fanaticism at a different level, she almost won the Cannes Best Actress for her display of unparalleled acting skills. Belated Happy Birthday, Ate Guy! (May 21).

Scheduled to fly in from Manila to Los Angeles to watch the American Idol Grand Finals on Tuesday is the Beauty Doctor to the Stars, Vicky Belo (left) and her Marketing Executive Elize Estrada (right), shown here last week sharing a tete-a-tete with American Idol Producer Rick Silva of Fremantle Media (center).

The KAISAHAN of San Jose, CA organized the Philippine summer religious tradition "Santacruzan" last Saturday with Sagalas (Alexandra Drechsler, left & Hannah Muntoya, right) & Escorts (L-R; Justin Smaby, Christian Perkins, Jesse Perkins)

TFC's Keesa Ocampo graced the KAISAHAN Santacruzan as one of the lovely "Sagalas" last Saturday with her escort - Leo Reyes, model.

The Ison family celebrated, Saskia Stokhof de Jong and Joseph Ison's shower wedding @ the Ison residence in San Jose, California. On July 21st,2012 they will be married @ St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco, CA. (Standing) Engineer Jose"Pepe" Ison, Dr. Daisy Ison,Jerome Ison (Sitting) Joseph Ison and Saskia Stokhof de Jong

Belated Happy Birthday, Rouella Mae Danganan Aranzamendez! She just turned 18 last May 14. Her Grand Debut Cotillion will be held June 10 at Crown Plaza Hotel in Union City, CA. A graduating consistent 'A' student from San Lorenzo High School (June 5), she is very active at school being the Speaker of the House for School Leadership, a Tennis varsity player, a basketball player and softball team player as well. She got accepted at USF and Calstate San Jose, dreaming to become a Registered Nurse someday.

Congratulations, Jessica Sanchez!

(Win or Lose, the Filipina-Mexican 16-year old already has a solid career post-IDOL)

SEEN IN THE CITY

It’s all about Jessica Sanchez these days. As the American Idol Season 11 Grand Finale reaches fever pitch madness with the Top 2 Idols’ final performances scheduled on Tuesday, May 22 and the announcement of the NEW American Idol Winner on Wednesday, May 23, both scheduled at the Nokia Theater LA LIVE, all the major TV networks from the Philippines (TV5, TFC & GMA-7) flew in Manila-based TV crews to cover her final week performances & activities. Interscope, that huge record label wanted her badly. Jessica goes on AI record books as the youngest candidate ever to reach Top 2. Her YouTube AI performance videos are the most watched with no other singer coming second close.

Her success did not come easy. She has been singing since age 2. She has been joining, winning & losing singing contests. Her mom does not have a job mainly because her singing is already a full-time job for her. We saw her drive to win early on in the competition when she battled all the more beautiful, taller and Hollywood-ready contestants. This is definitely now her moment.

Manila Mail will be there front and center to cover the final 2 days of the most successful singing competition for the last 11 seasons. We will interview Vicky Belo and her staff, flying in exclusively to witness firsthand the making of history. We will also interview Manny Pacquiao who as of this writing, is still planning to attend the AI finals as he said on TV (he even proclaimed Jessica Sanchez as the winner about a month ago). We will also pick the brains behind the producers of American Idol – Fremantle Media.

After GMA Films’ “The Road” success (it was Top 6 in the best-selling horror films in iTunes as of last week), this will be the next big thing in Philippine entertainment, if not the biggest yet.

This Column firmly believe that Jessica Sanchez will cinch that AI crown come Wednesday, BUT, it will all depend on how firmly we believe in her – by how committed are we to voting for her on Tuesday night, non-stop for 4 hours!

Be a part of history. VOTE FOR JESSICA SANCHEZ!

VOTE FOR JESSICA SANCHEZ!

Here are Philippines’ Magic Jack Voting Instructions:

(Applicable for those who have IPhone, IPad, Ipod touch; You need WIFI or 3G connection to be able to use this application.)

1.Download magic jack app on your iPhone, iPad, iTouch etc.

2. Install it, make an account.

3. Go to Keypad and Dial Jessica's number: (uncluding 1)

Jessica's numbers for the finale (she will be performing first – toss coin with PP):

1-866-436-5701

1-866-436-5703

1-866-436-5705

1-866-436-5707

4. CALL.

5. Once you hear the confirmation ("Thank you for voting for contestant #..) , END and CALL again. Note: No need to redial the numbers, it will automatic dial the last number called.

6. Vote for 4 hours non-stop (EAST COAST = 9AM-1PM PH time)

TIPS:

1. After hearing the confirmation, Thank you.., you can END and CALL again. No need to wait for the confirmation message to finish.

2. They open the lines 5mins before the end of the show so you can actually try to start voting a few minutes earlier.

2. For the past 2 weeks, we experienced some difficulties in connecting calls using magic jack. So try to call the 4 numbers in alternate to be able to connect more votes.

PLEASE SHARE.

TO-BE SEEN IN THE CITY

Nora Aunor & Astroboy to join Derek Ramsay, Aga Muhlach & Ruffa Gutierrez @ WTBT/TV5 Launch

There are 2 more reasons to watch Wil Time Big Time / TV5 Launch at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA on May 26 – Nora Aunor (yes, the Superstar, no less) and Talentadong Pinoy Grand Champion Astroby will join Derek Ramsay, Aga Muhlach & Ruffa Gutierrez to show full support to TV5 US Launch. The whole group will also proceed to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in downtown San Francisco for a second show on Saturday, June 02, 2012. An insider whispered to this Columnist that the Philippine’s most famous TV Noontime Show host, Willie Revillame has prepared very lavish production numbers for both the LA & SF shows. In addition, it was confirmed that the TV host with the most, will be giving away houses & lots in the Philippines to lucky show attendees who will be chosen to participate (and win, of course!) in the show’s games in both LA & SF. So, grab your tickets now! Call 1-855-KAPATID or buy online at www.TicketMaster.com

Briefs & Shorts

Para Sa Inyo, Kapamilya, featuring Martin Nievera, Charice, Bamboo, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim will be happening on May 26th (Saturday) on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the ABS CBN Foundation International at the Home Depot Center located at 18400 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA. 90746 Carson, CA.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The presence of God is more important than my presence.” – by Bible-reading, Bible-preaching, Bible-quoting Manny Pacquiao to LA’s Ami Almerol at the Wild Card Gym when he was being pressured to attend last week’s American Idol LIVE show. The Champ didn’t want to interrupt his boxing training and skipped the AI show. After hearing this, Ami sat down and clearly accepted defeat. Pacquiao already proclaimed Fil-Mex Jessica Sanchez as the AI winner, about a month ago.

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