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Bradford Adkins, 'SCENES In The City' is a widely read Filipino-American community column in San Francisco since 2008. Online, it is being globally read by more than 176 countries. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.
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FILHOFF PRESENTS
The Hall of Fame induction
of the class of 2015…
Sunday, November 8, 2015
2–7 pm (2–4 pm: Dancing | 4–7 pm: Concert)
Mills HS Ampitheater 400 Murchison Dr. | Millbrae, CA 94030
CONGRATULATIONS, TFC's Balitang America's Henni Espinosa and Rommel Conclara for winning Best TV Personality and Best Community Reporting in TV, respectively, in the recently-concluded PAPC-USA's 4th Plaridel Journalistm Awards held last Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Fort McKinley in South San Francisco. Photo from Henni's Facebook
CONGRATS, Redwood City-based Fil-Am Hollywood Film Director Leilani Amour (she has impressive behind-the-scenes work credits in major films and television shown worldwide, including "Matrix Reloaded", Nash Bridges, San Andreas and Ant-Man, just to name a few) whose latest movie, "DEEPER ALLURE" starring Lee O'Brian (of TFC's John D. Lazatin-directed "Edsa Woolworth" movie and "On The Wings of Love" #Jadine teleserye) and Andrea Walker was recently selected as an official entry in the forthcoming WOMEN UP FILM FESTIVAL, happening in Los Angeles during November 3-5, 2015 (shown here with her featured actor Blas Tovar of San Jose, CA).
Film Director Leilani Amour, 2nd right, on the set with her "DEEPER ALLURE" leading lady Andrea Walker, in San Jose, CA.
SEEN VISITING THE BAY AREA: Robert L. Yupangco (2nd left), Owner and CEO of Zoomanity Group, he builds and operates animal theme parks in the Philippines (Subic, Clark, Tagaytay, Cavite, Quezon City, et al) and other parts of the world (www.zoomanity.com.ph), shown here with friends (L-R) Mario Espiritu, Jing Espiritu, Demos Punzalan and Gus Dimaano. His other farm animal parks in the works will be operating in Palawan, Philippines, Tokyo, Japan and in Europe!
SEEN IN SANTANA ROW: Dr. Johnny J. Choi, Northern CA Regional Medical Officer Hospitalist for CareMore (they offer a variety of health plans for Medicare beneficiaries) with Lennie Nicolau, center, of Carelink Home Health Services and Shey Loyola, right, of Carelink Hospice Services.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tateez Hajian of San Rafael, CA - she was feted with a special celebration by CPUC co-workers last Monday, October 12th.
Veteran Journalist Charito Benipayo celebrated her 80th birthday at the Cache Creek Resort's Harvest Buffet via private dinner with family and friends before she flies with husband Romy, this Friday to Barcelona, Spain for a land and cruise vacation. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, again, Tita Charito!
FIL-AM FEMALE DIRECTOR SOARS
IN FILM FESTIVAL
SEEN IN THE CITY
(LOS ANGELES, CA) – “DEEPER ALLURE,” a drama film about an aging actress and her quest for love and self-redemption, written produced and directed by Filipina/Hawaiian Leilani Amour got selected as an official entry to the 2015 WOMAN UP INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL to be held in Los Angeles, CA from November 3-5, 2015.
The movie stars Andrea Walker in the lead as Nika, Lee O'Brian (from “Edsa Woolworth” a John D. Lazatin-directed movie produced by TFC and “On The Wings of Love” ABS-CBN teleserye), Lisa Finnie, Fariz Ismayilov, Jojo Gabat, Blas Tovar and Kenshin Abad, among others. It will be screened at the Regal Theater in LA Live in Los Angeles, CA.
Born Leilani Amour Arenzana, she graduated with her Master of Fine Arts Degree, Motion Pictures and Television with the emphasis in Directing at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. on May 21st, 2015. She also holds several degrees including a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Academy of Art University of San Francisco, Year 2000. (Major in Motion Picture/TV and Video).
Leilani Amour (that’s her adopted Hollywood name!) owns and operates Makalani Production Media Services and Heavenly Eyes Productions, Inc., a film/video/digital production company. She is an entrepreneur, producer/director, production designer, writer, educator and a mentor to aspiring performers and young filmmakers. She has been involved in major films and television worldwide including "Matrix Reloaded", Nash Bridges, San Andreas and Ant-Man to name a few.
Leilani works as an Acting Director for E.S.O.M.A. (Evergreen Studio of Music & The Arts) in San Jose, CA. In addition to her zeal in filmmaking she also has a passion for performing arts and theatre. Since October 2013, she has directed for NorCal Academy of Perfoming Arts: Alice in Wonderland, Little Mermaid, Grease, The Wizard of Oz and Annie. She is in production of "The Elf" to be shown in public in November 2015 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. She contributes her time and skills especially to children and young adults in the form of arts, that is why she is involved directing musical plays.
Leilani's educational background includes Pre-Med and Law. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. She worked in Fortune 500 companies as a Computer Network Engineer/Computer Programmer for over 7 years before her major leap to the motion picture industry. She is a member of A.M.P.A.S. (American Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) for the International Documentary Association. She is SAG - AFTRA Member since 1996. She was one of the Jurors for the Narrative Features for Cinequest Film Festival in 2010.
Leilani is affiliated with a number of entertainment production companies throughout the country and internationally. She has written, produced and directed numbers of documentaries, commercials, public service announcements, corporate videos and music videos. She has also completed numerous shorts and feature length movie projects. She produced and a film titled, "Pali Uli", which she also wrote. Pali Uli was filmed in and around the island of Kauai as well as San Francisco, San Jose, Redwood Shores, Los Gatos and other locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
In between her busy schedule she also teaches filmmaking and coaches actors. . She just finished writing two screenplays (feature), "Eyes of Love" and "Sweet Revenge". Leilani Amour completed "The Last Nightmare", a full length mystery film, was featured in Terror Film Festival 2014 amongst the best film of 2014 which she directed, produced and co-wrote. The same movie of hers was also nominated for 6 categories including the Best Film of 2014 for the same film festival. She continues to make movies and has recently finished short films including "Deeper Allure", "On My Special Day", "Happy Anniversary", "Seijin Shiki", "A Groom, Three Brides and a Doctor" and "The Exotic Dancer". She recently completed her second feature film of "Deeper Allure" filming around the Bay Area, CA. (2015). Deeper Allure started as a short project.
Leilani loves traveling, meet interesting people and has deep appreciation for all kinds of arts. Leilani's family and friends, her education, professional experience, creativity, family values, cultural background, devotion to her work and passion for life have brought her great success and happiness.
When asked, Leilani's Mission why she continues to make movies? To express thyself, to love and live to the fullest is my motto. My mission is to inspire, to touch people’s lives on a positive way directly or indirectly through my work be in my writing, movies or words. My thirst for knowledge is deep and to be able to share them to others is my ultimate goal. I love life!
Good luck, Direk Leilani!
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