2013 02/01-02/07

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Broadway & Tony award winning singer/performer Lea Salonga will be performing at Cache Creek Casino in April.

LEA SALONGA

@ CACHE CREEK

APRIL 6 & 7

TO-BE SEEN IN THE CITY

(Broox, CA) –Bay Area based Show Producer Ben Ramos confirmed that Broadway Supersinger Lea Salonga, who had just wrapped a very successful stint in Southern CA, will perform at the Cache Creek Casino Resort, Northern CA’s entertainment capital, on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, 2013, respectively.

Already, news quickly spread that tickets went on sale starting last Friday, January 25, 2013.

A quick check at Cache Creek’s Entertainment Online Calendar confirmed the event and has posted the following description of the show: “Famous worldwide for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is a singer and actress best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she has won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards in the field of musical theatre. She was also the first Asian to play “Eponine” in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as “Fantine” in a 2006 revival.”

Ticket Prices are: Saturday 8:00PM show $99 / $79 / $69 Sunday 4:00PM show $89 / $69 / $59. Call (650) 826-0326 for ticket purchase/reservation.

Before this event, Lea will perform on February 18 at the Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in New York, NY with two-time Tony nominee Howard McGillin (Phantom of the Opera, Anything Goes), Michael Arden (Big River, Bare), Tyne Daly and Norm Lewis in “Ragtime.”

If you miss this Cache Creek Casino show, you can catch Lea next in Tokyo, Japan as she headlines a special concert series, “4 Stars One World of Broadway Musicals,” (June 15-23, and in Osaka from June 27-30) together with Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, and Yu Shirota, will perform, according to Wikipedia.

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Couture Fashion Designer Joseph S. Domingo acknowledges the cheers during the conclusion of SNOW A White Fashion Event 2013 held last Saturday, January 26th in downtown San Francisco.

Swimwear Designer Neide Hall, left, prepares to take a vow during the conclusion of her "Silver Ice" segment in SNOW A White Fashion Event 2013 held last Saturday, January 26th in downtown San Francisco.

Fil American model Chelsea Schott (4th in line) dons a "Bonnie & Clyde" creation by Julie Schilder, one of 6 featured designers in SNOW A White Fashion Event 2013 held last Saturday, January 26th in downtown San Francisco.

2013 Miss Teen San Jose Alexandra Drechsler, rightmost, is the finale model during Joseph Domingo's Couture "Ice Princess" segment in SNOW A White Fashion Event 2013 held last Saturday, January 26th in downtown San Francisco.

Congratulations are in order for a very successful series of shows last weekend to Cache Creek Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Randy Takemoto and wife Dina Takemoto (center couple), Ben Ramos, left, of Ichiban Library, Singer/Composer Ogie Alcasid, Champion Singer Angeline Quinto, 2nd right, (who also stars in ABS-CBN's "Kahit Konting Pagtingin" teleserye) and Singer Raymond Richie, rightmost.

Kudos to Couture Fashion Designer Joseph S. Domingo, left, who held last Saturday a very successful (tickets were all sold-out!) SNOW 4: A White Fashion Event 2013 in downtown San Francisco shown here with his finale model, Alexandra Drechsler of San Jose, CA (dolled up as the "Ice Princess").

Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to Bobby (standing, right) and Encar Delos Reyes (seated, center) of San Jose, CA who celebrated at the Karilagan Filipino Cuisine with family and friends Edwin Perez (standing), Elena Yabut (seated, left) and Dona Maria Sarmiento Yabut. Congratulations and more years to come!

ENGAGED: Paul Stephen Dyer of Seattle, WA will exchange marriage vows with Lilwyn Lucas of San Jose, CA this coming February in San Ramon, CA. Best Wishes and congratulations, both!

Fashionista Rhuddee Gaudinez Vitug's nephew, Christopher Alcantara threw a Baby Shower for his beloved expectant wife, Tatum Loquiao Alcantara (they're having a girl!) at the Parc Metro Club House in Milpitas, CA last Saturday, January 26,2013. Among the attendees are Mayor Jose Esteves with his wife Susan, Sansu Ramsey of "The Sansu Show", other family members and friends.

Congratulations to Rettie and Feli Hilario who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at the Church of Assencion, officiated by Father Joe Galang last Saturday, January 26, 2013. The reception was held at Mr. Jose "Pete" & Dr. Daisy Ison's beautiful White mansion up in the hills of San Jose, CA with excellent food catering services by Domi & Andy Custodio.

Joseph Domingo Couture Rocks SNOW

SEEN IN THE CITY

(SAN FRANCISCO) –Joseph S. Domingo brought the house down when the Fil Am Couture Fashion Designer unveiled his latest collection during the 4th Snow A White Fashion Event 2013 held downtown last Saturday night, January 26, 2013. It was the hottest ticket in town as the event was a total sell-out and streams of white-garbed audiences conspicuously visible walking and crossing the main streets all lead to the venue around 6:00 PM.

The show promptly started at 7:00 PM with Cari Borja’s Men’s & Women’s Wear in the “Rose Snow” segment. It was followed by Jake for Artful Gentleman Men’s & Women’s Bespoke in “Chess”. The 3rd segment presented Julie Schindler Women’s Wear in “Bonnie & Clyde” and then followed by Cana Klebanoff Men’s & Women’s Wear in “Depth Perception”.

The 5th segment presented Charmose by Neide Hall Women’s Swimwear in “Silver Ice” but the fitting finale was reserved for Joseph Domingo’s Couture “Ice Princess” where all his six (6) very tall signature models (Liana Neparidze, Kasey Hollifield, Amber Harris, Lindy Castro, Jossalyn Nelson & Alexandra Drechsler) paraded in silvery white make up (probably inspired by the movie Narnia’s Ice Queen) with their hair in buns. Stand out is 2013 Miss Teen San Jose Alexandra Drechsler who anchored the segment and walked the walk she learned last September from extensive catwalk trainings in the Philippines.

Audiences partied with the Designers and models after the show at the adjacent Zero Zero Bar SF.

The SNOW 4 A White Fashion Event 2013 was presented by SFBA Fashion Networkk and was sponsored by Acqua Panna, S. Pellegrino, Perrier, Mer Soleil Silver, Belle Glos Pinot Noir, Zero Zero Bar, Barlata Tapas Bar, Ducroix Restaurant, Cowden Automotive, among others.

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Star Cinema’s grandest Valentine movie offering to hit cinemas nationwide on February 13...

COCO AND JULIA STAR IN THEIR FIRST MOVIE "A MOMENT IN TIME"

Philippine showbiz’s phenomenal love team Coco Martin and Julia Montes are both excited with the release of their first ever big screen team-up in the much-awaited Valentine movie offering from Star Cinema and Dreamscape Production, "A Moment In Time,” which will be shown on cinemas nationwide on February 13 (Wednesday).

"Siyempre pagkatapos namin sa 'Walang Hanggan' excited akong makasama ulit si Julia and this time hindi naman sa soap kundi sa pelikula na," said Coco. "Lalo akong na-excite nung kinuwento sakin 'yung istorya. Hindi siya isang ordinaryong project, mayroon siyang twist sa dulo."

"A Moment In Time," according to Julia, is a special treat to their fans who have unfailingly supported their love team. "Ako din mismo ang nae-excite sa magiging reaksyon ng fans sa first movie namin. Kasi after 'Walang Hanggan' may inaabangan 'yung mga tao, parang naku-curious sila kung may part two ba 'yung kwento nina Daniel at Katerina," Julia related. "Pero ibang experience sa aming dalawa itong 'A Moment In Time' kasi ibang-iba 'yung characters namin dito sa movie at talagang aabangan ng mga tao."

Unlike in "Walang Hanggan" where they both shared intense and serious scenes, “A Moment In Time” will show the lighter and more romantic side of Coco and Julia as they portray the characters of Patrick (Coco) and Jilian (Julia). "Sa 'Walang Hanggan' may kilig moments din naman pero serious na serious ang atake," said Coco. "Yung kilig scenes dito sa 'A Moment In Time' ay siguradong ikasisiya talaga ng viewers. Karamihan kasi ng pelikulang ginagawa ko umiiyak sila, this time, lalabas naman sila ng mg sinehan na nakangiti, in-love at inspired."

"Kung noon intense ang roles namin, dito sobrang light. At 'yun ang maganda sa 'A Moment In Time' kasi ibang-iba siya. Sa movie, makikita ng lahat 'yung fun side ni Coco. Sinisiguro naming ibang Coco at Julia ang makakasama nila ngayong Valentine's month," Julia added.

Shot in Amsterdam and other key cities in Paris, "A Moment In Time" shares the romantic and emotional journey of Patrick and Jillian, who both sought for true love and tried hard to hold on to it. But just when they thought that there’s happily ever after, they would discover that something could always shatter a seemingly perfect fairytale. Does everyone get that second chance to recreate that moment when you found your one true love?

Under the direction of Emmanuel Palo, also featured in "A Moment In Time" are ZsaZsa Padilla, Cherry Gil, Ella Cruz, and Gabby Concepcion.

Don’t miss the first-ever big screen project of Coco and Julia, "A Moment In Time," to hit cinemas nationwide on February 13, 2013.

For more information and latest updates about "A Moment In Time" simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema. tr

BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART" CONQUERS NOONTIME TV RATINGS, DOMINATES TWITTER PH

ABS-CBN's hit romantic-comedy TV series "Be Careful With My Heart" is taking the country by storm as it continues to capture the hearts of noontime viewers nationwide as proven by its latest all-time-high national TV ratings of 31.3%.

Based on the data from Kantar Media last Friday (January 25), the Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap-starrer ruled the its new timeslot and trashed its rival noontime show in GMA, which only got 14.8%, or almost 16 points lower than the national TV ratings garnered by the well-loved Kapamilya kilig-serye.

Aside from the ratings game, "Be Careful With My Heart" also conquered the list of Twitter's nationwide trending topics because of last Friday's much-talked-about episode, where Sir Chief (Richard) traveled to San Nicolas and serenaded Maya (Jodi) through the romantic ballad "Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?" The scenes were such a hit among TV viewers that Twitter Philippines was ruled by topics related to the show including Sir Chief, Maya, #mayaforgivesirchief, and #sirchiefnationalharanaday.

If a simple serenade already turned loyal viewers crazier about the show, can the fans handle the 'kilig' when Sir Chief decides to win back Maya, especially now that she has already resigned as Abby's (Mutya Orquia) yaya?

Continue to follow the country's newest noontime habit, "Be Careful With My Heart," everyday, 11:45am, before "It's Showtime" on ABS-CBN's Prime-Tanghali. Also, don't miss "Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind" every Saturday, 10:30 am, before "It's Showtime."

For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @becarefulheart on Twitter; and 'like' the show's official Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/becarefulwithmyheartofficial.

“APOY SA DAGAT" SIZZLES ON PRIMETIME TV ON FEBRUARY 11.

ABS-CBN’s most passionate drama series “Apoy Sa Dagat” will air its pilot episode on February 4 (Monday) on Primetime Bida. The newest Kapamilya teleserye unravel the compelling story of burning love among four powerful characters namely Serena (Angelica Panganiban), Ruben (Piolo Pascual), Anton (Diether Ocampo), and Rebecca (Angelica Panganiban). Aside from Angelica, Diether, and Piolo, also part of the cast are Angel Aquino, Aiko Melendez, Sylvia Sanchez, Perla Bautista, Liza Lorena, Freddie Webb, Melai Cantiveros, Eric Fructuoso, Regine Angeles, Bryan Santos, and Mikaila Ramirez; with the special participation of Nikki Gil, Empress, and Patrick Garcia. "Apoy sa Dagat" is directed by FM Reyes and Nick Olanka.

Don’t fail to witness how the consuming fire of love can remain burning amid waves of denial, deceit, and despair in ABS-CBN’s newest drama series that will introduce a lovely face with two personalities, “Apoy Sa Dagat,” beginning February 11, on Primetime Bida. For more updates, log in to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

“GOIN BULILIT” CELEBRATES 8TH ANNIVERSARY

Former bulilit graduates who have now made a name for themselves in the showbiz industry will visit “Goin’ Bulilit” to celebrate the longest-running gag show’s 8th anniversary. This February, watch out for Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, Ella Cruz, Miles Ocampo, and many more who will join the current bulilit kids in the segments “Ang Corny”, “Sigaw Family” and “Ooh Eww”. The old and new kids will take turns in delivering their sure hit punch lines. According to Sherwin Buenvenida, head writer of the gag show, part of what made the show run for eight years is the format. “It’s comparable to Saturday Night Live where the cast is constantly changing. We also try to infuse current events and issues to our segments and gags,” he said.

Ricky Victoria, creative manager of the show, also added that when kids deliver jokes, it’s much more fun and lively. Meanwhile, to kick off the celebration, a new segment will be added in “Goin’ Bulilit” titled “Cute and A” where the kids interview celebrities and personalities. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino will be this week’s guest.

Also included in the episode this Sunday are their “Record Bar” gags, musical titled “Basta Alam Ko Lang” and segments “Ang Corny”, “Akalain Mo Nga Naman”, and “Ooh Eww”. Join the anniversary riot on “Goin’ Bulilit” this Sunday (February 3) after “TV Patrol Weekend” on ABS-CBN.

BARBRA STREISAND TO PERFORM ON THE OSCARS®

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 36 YEARS

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Two-time Academy Award® winner Barbra Streisand, who has sung on the Oscars only once before, will perform on the upcoming Oscar® telecast on February 24. Streisand last sang the love theme from "A Star Is Born" on the March 28, 1977 show, winning the Best Original Song Oscar for "Evergreen" that same night. "In an evening that celebrates the artistry of movies and music," said producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, "how could the telecast be complete without Barbra Streisand? We are honored that she has agreed to do a very special performance on this year's Oscars, her first time singing on the show in 36 years."

Streisand won her first Oscar for Best Actress in "Funny Girl" (1968), and was nominated again in 1973 for her lead performance in "The Way We Were." She was also nominated for producing the Best Picture nominee "The Prince of Tides" (1991), which she also directed, and for co-writing the original song "I Finally Found Someone" from "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996).

Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

ABOUT CRAIG ZADAN AND NEIL MERON

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films, television movies, series, and Broadway productions. Their feature films include The Bucket List, Footloose, Hairspray, and Chicago, which won six Academy Awards including one for "Best Picture." For television, they've produced films of "Steel Magnolias," "Life with Judy Garland," and "A Raisin in the Sun," among many others and the series "Smash" and "Drop Dead Diva." They recently returned to their roots in live theater by producing Broadway revivals of the Tony-winning "Promises, Promises" and the Tony-winning 50th Anniversary revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

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