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(LOS ANGELES) - This year's Binibining Pilipinas USA Winners include Nicole Ceniza, Binibining Pilipinas USA 2016 from Pasadena, Jacqueline Aluning, Binibining Pilipinas USA – Tourism from Diamond Bar, Kassius Lanzarotta, Binibining Pilipinas USA – 1st RU from Elk Grove, Krystal Fernandez, Binibining Pilipinas USA – 2nd RU, from Anaheim and Shekinah Paguirigan, Binibining Pilipinas USA – 3rd RU of Garden Grove.Photo grabbed with permission from the pageant's FB
(LOS ANGELES) - 1973 Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran-Floirendo performs 'Chairperson of the Board of Judges' duties during the 4th Annual Binibining Pilipinas USA in Redondo Beach on Saturday, July 23. Photo By Sthanlee B. Mirador
Celebrities Iza Calzado and Marc Nelson hosted the 4th Annual Binibining Pilipinas USA Beauty Pageant held last weekend in Redondo Beach, CA. Photo lifted with permission from BBPUSA FB
(LOS ANGELES) - Respectable actress Hilda Koronel (best known as Lino Brocka's 'Insiang' shown in 1976 and 2015 in Cannes Film Festival) served as a judge in the just concluded 4th Annual Binibining Pilipinas USA Beauty Pageant held in Redondo Beach, CA on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo By Sthanlee B. Mirador
Congratulations to the Bruisers for winning the 'Pinoy Pride Basketball League' (PPBL) Championship last Saturday, July 23! (L-R) Daniel Melgoza, Jerome Nisperos, Finals MVP James Pendley-Snyder, Erik Marino, Andrew Garcia, Jaelen Loche, Jason Astorga, and Commish Allen "Pops" Bernados. For more league infos, please visit website pinoypridebasketball.org or email pinoypridebasketball@gmail.com
Belated happy birthday, Sunnyvale's SONIA OLIVAR, MSN, BSN, RN who celebrated her 55th with family and friends at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA!
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(LOS ANGELES ) – “I see longevity in my career and I am constantly growing as an artist and person. Sharing my experiences and connecting to them through a character is a raw and powerful process. I am driven by challenge, rejection and passion,” declares Nicole Ceniza (@NicoleKCeniza) in her official website (www.NicoleCeniza.com), this year’s Binibining Pilipinas USA (@BinibiningPilipinasUSA) Grand Winner. Born and raised in LA, she took ballet and hip-hop lessons at age five. She was already performing lead roles by age nine. Armed with a Communications Degree and an extensive background in production, on and off the camera, she found ease navigating speaking publicly and articulating her thoughts. She also won Miss Asian Pacific Foundation 2015 by another organization.
Crowned also in front of a unabashedly appreciative sold out crowd last Saturday, July 23rd, 2016, at the Coronation Night of BINIBINING PILIPINAS USA in Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, in Redondo Beach, CA, was the First Ever Binibining Pilipinas Teen USA, CheyAnne Knight, 17, of Menifee, CA. The full list of titleholders is as follows:
Main Title Winners: Nicole Ceniza, Binibining Pilipinas USA 2016, Pasadena, CA; Jacqueline Aluning, Binibining Pilipinas USA – Tourism, Diamond Bar, CA; Kassius Lanzarotta, Binibining Pilipinas USA – 1st RU, Elk Grove, CA; Krystal Fernandez, Binibining Pilipinas USA – 2nd RU, Anaheim, CA; Shekinah Paguirigan, Binibining Pilipinas USA – 3rd RU, Garden Grove, CA.
Special Awards Winners: Binibining Best in Talent – Samantha Abaya-Campos; Binibining Photogenic – Frances Pascual; Binibining Social Media – Ellaine Munsayac
Binibining People’s Choice – Tisha Alyn Abrea; Binibining Popularity – Charissa Valdez
Binibining Best in Swimsuit – Kassius Lanzarotta; Binibining Best in Evening Gown – Jacqueline Aluning; Binibining Top Ramp Model – Samantha Abaya-Campos
Binibining Congeniality – Johanna De Guzman; Binibining Best in National Costume – Johanna de Guzman (Designer: Carl Andrada); Binibining Philippine Airlines – Nicole Ceniza
Binibining Teen USA Winners: CheyAnne Ladiero Knight, Binibining Pilipinas Teen USA 2016, Menifee, CA; Carly Peeters, Binibining Pilipinas Teen USA - 1st RU, Porter Ranch, CA; Aira Lei Maigue, Binibining Pilipinas Teen USA - 2nd RU, Las Vegas, NV
Alexandria Palma Boreman, Binibining Pilipinas Teen USA - 3rd RU, Oceanside, CA.
Teen Special Awards Winners: Binibining Best in Talent – Gillian Robles; Binibining Photogenic – Carly Peeters; Binibining Social Media – Heather Santos; Binibining People’s Choice – Heather Santos; Binibining Popularity – Gillian Robles;Binibining Best in Swimsuit – Carly Peeters;Binibining Best in Evening Gown – CheyAnne Knight
Binibining Top Ramp Model – CheyAnne Knight;Binibining Congeniality – Gillian Robles
Binibining Best in National Costume – CheyAnne Knight
The Coronation Night was hosted by actress Iza Calzado and TV host Marc Nelson, the show opened with the critically-acclaimed folk arts dancers of Kayaman Ng Lahi, leading to the opening of the Parade of National Costumes. Top Filipino designersfrom the Philippines and the US competed for the Best in National Costume award, with L.A-based Carl Andrada taking this year’s honors.
Board of Judges: former Miss Universe Margie Moran, acclaimed actress Hilda Koronel, NBA Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes, Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell, Grammy-winning rap artist Apl.de.ap, former Bb.Pilipinas International and Emmy-winning producer Lisa Manibog-Brennan, award-winning journalist Janet R. Nepales, Porsche DTLA GM Allen Hsiang, Phil. Department of Tourism attaché Richmond Jimenez, philanthropist Priscilla Hunt, skin care and beauty expert Zehra Sun, PAL executive Tess Garces.
Members of the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra (“FASO”) provided the musical background for the evening gown competition, later followed by a serenade to the finalists by pop-opera singer Jonathan Badon. Ryan Gallagher also performed with his spin on a classic standard.
Ceniza starts her reign with a roundtrip ticket and a two-week sponsored trip to the Philippines in September 2016. She was also awarded a second, business class ticket to Manila for being selected Binibining Philippine Airlines. Aluning joins this tourism promotion trip as part of her prize package. Knight also was awarded two roundtrip tickets to Manila for winning her crown.
New sponsors for this year include real estate development firm Hunt Enterprises, world renowned luxury resort Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa, and prime hotel resort Discovery Suites.
The pageant welcomes back the Philippines’ national carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), as a returning sponsor.
Contributing sponsors include: Philippine Department of Tourism Los Angeles, Porsche of Downtown LA, VIVA Entertainment, Malibu Design Group (Official Swimwear Sponsor), Majestic Vacations (Official Travel Partner), Republiq Dance Studio (Official Dance Studio), Innovative Tours & Travel, Carrington Real Estate & Mortgage, Estela Skin Care Clinic, Leelin Bakery and Café, Integrity Escrow, Jeff Reyes (Official Photographer), Cherry’s Salon and Michael Vincent Academy (Official Hair and Makeup Sponsors), MoVe Fitness, Gerry’s Grill, Bobby Crisostomo and Ramie Dador (Official Events Photographers), Audio Push Entertainment (Official DJ), Pomp & Regalia Fine Jewelry, Integrity Escrow and media partner, Manila Express.
According to Producer Mildred Deang, the Binibining Pilipinas USA 2016 pageant will be broadcast in its entirety during prime time. Tune in to TFC on Sunday, August 14th, 2016, 11:00pm PST for Binibining Pilipinas USA 2016 Coronation Night!
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NORTH AMERICA
TFC@theMovies Unveils a New Enrique Gil in the Suspense-Action-Thriller, “Dukot”,
in U.S. and Canada theaters starting July 22
Heartthrob Enrique Gil goes out of his comfort zone in the action-suspense-thriller, “Dukot”, directed by Paul Soriano (Kid Kulafu, Thelma, Transit). Known more for his roles in romantic comedies and drama, Gil shows range as Carlo, a young man rebelling against his father who has been accused of corruption in government. When armed men robs his sister’s yoga studio, Carlo convinces them to kidnap him instead of his sister, owner and manager of the place. This starts the frightening saga of Carlo as he faces a life-and-death situation while the ruthless gang of criminals deals with his father and the police who try to rescue him. Gil co-stars with an impressive cast that includes Ricky Davao, Christopher De Leon, Shaina Magdayao, Bangs Garcia, Alex Vincent Medina, Bing Pimentel, among others. It opens in 36 theaters today in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit https://www.tfc-usa.com/dukot/
AlDub’s Imagine You & Me to be shown internationally
Imagine You & Me, the anniversary film offering from the phenomenal love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, which premiered in Philippine cinemas last July 13, will also capture hearts worldwide with international screenings in US, Guam, Canada, Italy, UK, Australia, Singapore, UAE and New Zealand.
The news, posted on the film’s official Facebook account, thrilled AlDub fans across the world who are excited to celebrate a year of love and laughter which began with the pair’s serendipitous encounter on the Philippines’ longest-running noon time show Eat Bulaga last year. The film, produced by APT Entertainment, GMA Films, and M-Zet Television, Inc, has already become a hit at the box office, drawing thousands of moviegoers across the Philippines on its opening day.
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Encantadia becomes top trending topic worldwide
For Encantadia fans all over the world, the pilot episode of the Kapuso series’ present-day version, which premiered worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV last July 18, was worth the 11-year wait.
Even prior to its pilot telecast, Encantadiks (as how fans of the show refer to themselves) have been expressing their excitement on social media to witness the beginning of the Kapuso Network’s retelling of one of its biggest and more successful fantasy series.
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A worldwide fiesta with GMA Pinoy TV
Kapuso Network’s brightest stars celebrate Philippine culture with global Pinoys
Thousands of Filipinos overseas felt right at home as GMA Pinoy TV kicked off a month-long celebration of the 118th Philippine Independence Day in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Bannered by some of GMA’s brightest stars, the series of events was as vibrant and colorful as our nation’s history, and exuded a truly festive Filipino atmosphere – full of entertainment, laughter, food, and a sense of community. GMA Pinoy TV, along with GMA’s other international channels GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, served as exclusive media sponsors of the events abroad.
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THE ACADEMY CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF MOVIES
Special screenings of “Purple Rain” and “King of Jazz,” plus
the return of The Black Movie Soundtrack at the Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA – The Academy will highlight the art of film music with three programs in August: the West Coast restoration premiere of “King of Jazz,” a tribute screening of “Purple Rain” with members of the cast and crew, and a live concert celebration of The Black Movie Soundtrack, featuring Oscar®-winning recording artist Common and guests. The events will take place at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills and at the Hollywood Bowl.
The schedule is as follows:
KING OF JAZZ (1930) – West Coast restoration premiere
Wednesday, August 17 – 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Hosted by Academy governor and Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino and animation director David Silverman.
Restored to its original length and two-color Technicolor glory, “King of Jazz” is a revue with songs, sketches and production numbers built around American bandleader, composer and orchestral director Paul Whiteman. Earning an Oscar for Art Direction, it was filmed entirely in early two-color Technicolor, and features the first-ever Technicolor animation by Walter Lantz.
PURPLE RAIN (1984) – Brand new 35mm optical stereo print
Monday, August 29 – 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater
With director Albert Magnoli, actor Jerome Benton, producer Robert Cavallo, and costume designer Marie France, and moderated by Academy governor Reginald Hudlin.
The Academy celebrates the life and legacy of Prince with a screening of “Purple Rain” in 35mm. “Purple Rain” grossed almost $70 million at the box office, sold over 20 million copies of the soundtrack, won an Oscar for Original Song Score and helped turn Prince into the sensation he remains today.
THE BLACK MOVIE SOUNDTRACK II – Co-presented with the Hollywood Bowl
Wednesday, August 31 – 8 p.m. at the Hollywood Bowl
Hosted by Craig Robinson, with performances by Marcus Miller, Common, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, andRalph Johnson of Earth Wind and Fire, Full Force, Alice Smith and Charlie Wilson.
Grammy® winner Marcus Miller and this past year’s Oscar telecast producer Reginald Hudlin reprise the Bowl’s 2014 Black Movie Soundtrack event with new clips and some funky favorites. Actor and comedian Craig Robinson will host this soulful celebration of black cinema classics, featuring live performances by a slate of music stars.
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