2013 05/31-06/06
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"Be Careful With My Heart" leads Jodi Sta Maria and Richard 'Sir Chief' Yap during their US Tour press con held last May 10 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown LA.
Milpitas Mayor Joe Esteves, 3rd left, gives Pop Superstar Sarah Geronimo, 4th left, a symbolic key to the City of Milpitas, during her 24/SG concert promo stop at the Gabucan Family Dentistry Clinic on May 24th; shown here with guest performers actor/singer Matteo Guidicelli, leftmost and stand up comedian Jon Santos rightmost, the Mayor's wife Susan Esteves, 2nd left and Office Manager Tony Gabucan and son.
The wife of "Sir Chief" Melody Yap, left, poses with Photo Journalist Richard Lao during "Be Careful With My Heart" US Tour press con held last May 10 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown LA.
The Cast and Crew of the indie movie "Waldo, Lutang sa Kawalan," (L-R) Beth Roldan (Production Assistant), Lee Robin Salazar (actor), Laline Tumibay (Casting Director), Princess Ryan (actress), Miriam Pantig (actress) & Marybelle Sayson (Production Coordinator)had a story conference at San Bruno's Patio Filipino Restaurant last week. Photo by Richard Lao
San Jose beauties Samantha Rose, 16, left and Alexandra Drechsler, 17, were the recent addition to the growing cast of the indie movie "Waldo, Lutang sa Kawalan," according to Director Kim Tumibay and Producer Jett Valdez.
Belated Happy Birthday, Aurora Gonzaga Lorenzo who was feted by a party last May 15th @ Bario Fiesta Restaurant in Milpitas, CA by loving husband Edgardo Lorenzo, a Broker/Associate of Intero Real Estate, attended by family and friends.
Congratulations to Anthony Agor and Kristine Stacey Galiza who tied the knot at Kelly Park's Amphitheater in San Jose, CA last May 18th. Sponsors for the said events are (L-R) Fashionista Rhuddee Gaudinez Vitug, Edwin Albano, Melby Albano, Florence Gaudinez Pena, Heda Sales, Willie T. Sales, Jessie Farinas and The Honorable Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves (who also officiated).
Beautiful Twins Encar delos Reyes and Elena Yabut celebrated their birthday last May 13, 2013 @ their house in San Jose, CA. Also in this photo are Bobby delos Reyes, Edwin Peres & Dona Maria Sarmiento Yabut (seated left).
Belated Happy Birthday Maryann Cabading, seated, (May 8th) who was given a grand party by her parents Nancy and Amadeo Orijola at their lovely house in San Jose, CA. Also shown in this photo are: Reynaldo, standing,(her Husband) and children, Jalen, Jhoanna, Jassua, and Junneann
Riza Santos, 26, of Alberta, Canada was enthroned as the "rightful" winner of Miss Universe-Canada 2013 after Denise Quinones was dethroned a day after the May 25th finals due to a typographical error in tabulation. Photo by Beauties of Canada, the organizers
RIZA SANTOS WINS
MISS UNIVERSE-CANADA 2013
SEEN IN THE CITY
(TORONTO, CANADA) – Denise Quinones was originally proclaimed as Miss Universe-Canada 2013 last Saturday, May 25th. A day later, Quinones was dethroned by the organizers, Beauties of Canada, as apparently, a typographical error occurred during the tabulation of the final scores, which yielded the true and rightful winner that night – a Filipina born in Canada by the name of Riza Santos, 26. This will put Santos on a head-on collision with another Filipina beauty – the current Binibining Pilipinas-Universe winner Ariella Arida when the international level pageant happens later this year.
Also, after validating and revalidating, Denise Quinones was later found out to be the 3rd Runner-Up. Ouch!
Riza Santos, who speaks fluent Tagalog (her parents are both Filipinos), last seen here in the Bay Area when she participated in the first ever Bay Area Fashion Week about two (2) years ago, also competed as the official Canadian delegate in the Miss Earth and Miss World pageants in 2006 and 2011, respectively.
Here is the official statement from the Beauties of Canada organization culled from their website:
“The 2013 Miss Universe Canada pageant took place on Saturday, May 25 at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto. During the validation of the computerized scoring results (which occurs the following day), a typo was discovered in the top 5 entries, which significantly impacted the final results of the competition. This is the first instance of this type of error in the 11 years that Beauties of Canada (BOC) has produced the Miss Universe Canada pageant.
This is an unfortunate circumstance where a human error was made, and in such a situation, as difficult as it is, it is only right to correct the error. Therefore, the official results of Miss Universe Canada 2013 are as follows:
Miss Universe Canada 2013 Riza Santos (Calgary, AB)
1st runner-up Siera Bearchell (Moose Jaw, SK)
2nd runner-up Diana Martin (Mississauga, ON)
3rd runner-up Denise Garrido (Bradford, ON)
4th runner-up Michelle McKay (Sarnia, ON)
We would like to offer our sincere apology to Denise Garrido for this human error discovered while validating the results. Miss Garrido’s example and grace represents all we look for at Miss Universe Canada. We have no doubt she will continue to succeed in her endeavours and we wish her well. We truly hope she remains a strong part of the Miss Universe Canada Organization.
Beauties of Canada congratulates Riza Santos as the winner of Miss Universe Canada 2013 competition, and looks forward to working with her as she prepares to represent our country at Miss Universe 2013. BOC would also like to congratulate all the runners-up on their proper placements at the pageant, as well as the other 52 extraordinary young women who competed for the title in Toronto.
For more information or for Interview/Photo requests with MUC 2013 Riza Santos, please Contact: Andrew Lopez, PR for Miss Universe Canada,
416.677.7739, andrewlopez@be-the-one.ca”
At this point, we can safely say, “Congratulations, Riza!”
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Actor Lee Robin Salazar, center, leads the cast of "Waldo" with actresses Mirriam Pantig and Princess Ryan, right.
Producer John Valdez, 2nd left, of Sacramento with "Waldo" lead stars Lee Robin Salazar, left, Princess Ryan and the film's director Kim Tumibay, rightmost.
WALDO: INDIE MOVIE
NOW CASTING IN THE BAY AREA
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(SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA) – TWISTED MIND PRODUCTION FILM INTERNATIONAL AND CASTING SERVICES AGENCY announced last week during a pre-production lunch meeting at The Patio Restaurant in San Bruno, CA that casting has begun for their maiden indie film titled, ‘WALDO: LUTANG SA KAWALAN,’ a suspense mystery thriller set mostly in a mortuary (ala HBO’s Six Feet under, only darker). Although, some important roles are still up for grabs and shooting starts soon around Bay Area locations.
“We are still looking for several actors and actresses to play a number of key roles in the movie; experience not required,” declares Kim Tumibay, the film’s director who was present in the meeting together with wife Lalaine, Casting Director, Producer John Valdez, Production Coordinator Marybelle Sayson, Beth Roldan, actor Lee Robin Salazar, actresses Princess Ryan and Mirriam Pantig.
“We have a very unique and interesting story to tell. In addition, we are targeting the festival circuits and our goals are set very high on this indie movie,” furthered Producer John Valdez.
The movie will boldly tackle Necrophilia, a person’s abnormal sexual perversion with the dead, body organ buying and selling trade and the individuals’ motivation for such behaviors, among others.
Lee Robin Salazar has been cast as the lead/title character Waldo, a low life embalmer in a family-owned funeral home, who is dead obsessed with Princess Ryan’s character, Tanya, a beautiful fashion model/actress. A 3rd lead role - that of Lolita, is still left uncast as well as Lolita’s adoptive father role, gay manager Anton who has a gang rape scene with three (3) addicts, the evil Dr Ugalde who is in the business of buying and selling of body organs, Tanya’s biological father Carlos, funeral home workers, foreigner buyers of body organs, maids, spectators, policemen, municipal health officers, reporters, among others.
If you are interested in being part of this movie, please send your headshots and information via email to LalaineTumibay@yahoo.com or call Lalaine Tumibay
(916) 703-0399.
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JULIA BARRETTO IS “COFRADIA.” Rising Kapamilya teen star Julia Barretto is all set make all of her dreams come true as ABS-CBN officially announces that she will topbill the TV remake of Dominador Ad Castillo’s novel “Cofradia.” Before being introduced as a member of Star Magic Circle 2013, Julia has already caught the attention of TV viewers not only because she comes from a showbiz family but because of her portrayals in drama series such as “Kokey,” “Palos,” and “Walang Kapalit.” For her biggest break in showbiz, Julia will play the role of Cofradia which was first portrayed by veteran actress Gloria Romero in 1953, and Gina Alajar in 1973. “Cofradia” features the story of a girl who is afraid to fall in love because of her dark complexion, but will eventually transform into a beautiful young lady through the help of a magic candle. Watch out for Julia’s first drama series “Cofradia” this 2013 on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.
13,000 fans flock at the Big Dome for “I-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko Sa Araneta”…
VICE GANDA BREAKS 2013 CONCERT TICKET SALES RECORD
More than 13,000 screaming and laughing fans with smiles on their faces recently filled the Big Dome for the unkabogable and sold-out comedy concert of record-breaking star Vice Ganda titled “I-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko Sa Araneta.”
The phenomenal box-office artist proved the magic of his comedic charm once again as he breaks another record of being the no.1 local artist with the highest number of ticket sales for 2013, according to ticket distributor Ticketnet.
To return the favor to those who attended his concert, Vice succeeded in giving his supporters a fun and memorable night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum where he treated everyone with a string of mind-blowing performances and gimmicks including the three versions of Vice Ganda that they have never seen before—Vice as Senator, Vice as Beauty Queen, and Vice as Bold Star.
Also featured in “I-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko Sa Araneta” were non-stop world-class performances including the romantic serenade of Daniel Padilla with his single “Kumusta Ka;” the explosive dance number of Enrique Gil’s version of ‘The Gentleman;’ the special performances of Dawn Zulueta, Paulo Avelino, and Ai Ai delas Alas; and the shocking surprise visit of Coco Martin to the record-breaking comedian.
Aside from his special guests, also present in Vice’s concert are ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, channel head Cory Vidanes, TV production head Lauren Dyogi, director Wenn Deramas, and some his closest friends in showbiz such as Kris Aquino, ZsaZsa Padilla, Janice de Belen, Jed Madela, Karylle, Ryan Bang, Yael Yuzon, Chokoleit, and Anne Curtis.
“I-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko Sa Araneta” is directed by Bobet Vidanes and musical director Marvin Querido.
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TV5’s Biggest Stars, ready to wow Pinoys in the East Coast
To commemorate 115 years of Filipino faith and culture, TV5 joins the Philippine Independence Parade in New York City this coming Sunday, June 2. The parade will be held at Madison Avenue, and will have the biggest expected gathering of Filipinos in the East Coast, with an expected number of 200,000, who will witness the performances of TV5’s biggest stars: Sharon Cuneta, Derek Ramsay, and Aga Muhlach.
Sharon, Derek, and Aga will meet and greet Kapatids in this part of the world, and entertain them with their dynamic performances. Expect TV5’s grand float to make an appearance. Attendees are also invited to drop by the TV5 booth to experience the state-of-the-art augmented reality photobooth where they can have their photo taken with their favorite Kapatid stars.
KapatidTV5 and AksyonTV International are available all over the US via the Dish Network.
ACADEMY ANNOUNCES ANIMATED FEATURE FILM RULE CHANGE
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved rules for the 86th Oscars®. The most significant change affects the Animated Feature Film category.
In this category, the new rule designates a maximum of two award recipients, one of whom must have a producer credit. The director and/or key creative individual shall continue to be a recipient, and in the circumstance of a two-person team with shared and equal director credit, a third statuette may be awarded.
Previously announced rules changes for the 86th Academy Awards® include allowing members to see the nominated documentary shorts and foreign language films either at a theatrical screening or on DVD. Prior to the final round of voting, the Academy will provide members with DVDs of the nominated films in five categories: Foreign Language Film, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, Animated Short Film, and Live Action Short Film.
Other adjustments to the rules include standard date and other routine changes.
Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees. The Awards Rules Committee then evaluates all proposed changes before presenting its recommendations to the Academy’s Board of Governors for approval.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2013 will be presented on Oscar® Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
JACKIE CHAN KICKS IT AT THE ACADEMY
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Action star, comedian and martial arts master Jackie Chan will be the special guest at “An Academy Salute to Jackie Chan,” featuring a screening of “Police Story III – Supercop.” Hosted by Entertainment Weekly’s Geoff Boucher, Chan will participate in an onstage conversation before the screening of the 1992 action movie, which co-stars Michelle Yeoh, on Monday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. There will be special viewing hours for the Academy's latest exhibition, “KICK ASS! Kung Fu Posters from the Stephen Chin Collection,” in the Grand Lobby Gallery immediately following the screening.
WORLD PREMIERES AT LA FILM FESTIVAL
The following are world premiere films in Dramatic Competition at the upcoming Los Angeles Film Festival:
GOODBYE WORLD
Directed by Denis Hennelly
Starring Adrian Grenier, Gaby Hoffman, Ben McKenzie, Mark Webber and Kid Cudi
Seven estranged college friends reunite at an off-the-grid cabin in Northern California after a mysterious apocalyptic cyber-attack. In the quiet moments between the cataclysmic events and the trials of survival to come, these friends have to figure out if they can live together and form a new community before interior fissures and exterior threats tear them apart.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Directed by Alexander Mirecki
Starring Lou Taylor Pucci, James Duval
Ron (Lou Taylor Pucci) is throwing a party, bringing four bands and a motley cast of characters to an unlikely location: an abandoned shed in the middle of the woods. But guess what? This isn’t a horror film. Throughout the night we follow the ensemble as they float through the dark recesses of the forest, on a desperate quest to find romance, respect, meaning, adventure and alients. Featuring live performances by several underground bands, the film is a zeitgeist dedicated to a generation of disoriented conspiracists.
THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT
Directed by Henry Barrial
Starring E.J Bonilla, Melissa Fumero, Saundra Santiago
Ambitious, hot-blooded and nostalgic, Jack buys an apartment building and moves his boisterous Latino family in to live together. He hides the fact that his store is a front for selling marijuana and it’s only a matter of time before his family and ‘business’ lives collide in tragic fashion…