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Sarah Geronimo, Rey Valera win big at MYX Music Awards

Mar 272015

SARAH Geronimo emerged as the big winner at the 10th MYX Music Awards after scoring four awards including Favorite Artist, Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Music Video for Tayo and Favorite Remake for Maybe This Time.

The pop princess and The Voice of the Philippines coach remains as the artist with the most number of wins in MYX Music Awards history, as she raised her total number of MYX Music Award trophies to 23.

Prior to snagging the major awards of the night, Sarah also showcased a powerful production number featuring her chart-topping song, Kilometro.

Meanwhile, the highest commendation of the evening, the MYX Magna Award, was given to singer-songwriter Rey Valera. The MYX Magna Award is a recognition awarded to an OPM icon who has made a great impact to the music industry.

Richard Poon, KZ, Angeline Quinto, Erik Santos, Kyla, Christian Bautista and Vina Morales united on stage for a special tribute to the legendary hit maker, singing beautiful renditions of Valera’s most notable compositions, including Kung Kailangan Mo Ako, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko and Pangako Sa’Yo, among others.

Valera, who is currently on tour, accepted his MYX Magna Award through a video saying he is deeply “flattered, proud, and humbled.”

MYX Music Awards newcomers James Reid and Nadine Lustre took home Favorite Media Soundtrack for No Erase, while The Voice Kids Season 1 finalist Darren Espanto outshined strong contenders Lyca Gairanod, Kathryn Bernardo, Nadine Lustre and Maja Salvador in the Favorite New Artist category. Darren is the youngest winner of the night.

Despite his no-show status, Daniel Padilla bested fellow teen sensation James Reid, rap artists Gloc-9 and Abra, and R&B prince Jay-R in the Favorite Male Artist category. Daniel also bagged Favorite Song for Simpleng Tulad Mo. (PR)

Below is the full list of winners of the 10th MYX Music Awards:

Favorite Music Video – Tayo by Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Song – Simpleng Tulad Mo by Daniel Padilla
Favorite Artist – Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Female Artist – Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Male Artist – Daniel Padilla
Favorite Group – Silent Sanctuary
Favorite Mellow Video – Right Where You Belong by Julie Anne San Jose
Favorite Rock Video – Kislap by Kamikazee
Favorite Urban Video – Businessman by Gloc-9 feat. Vinci Montaner
Favorite New Artist – Darren Espanto
Favorite Collaboration – Takipsilim by Gloc-9 feat. Regine Velasquez
Favorite Remake – Maybe This Time by Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Media Soundtrack – No Erase by James Reid and Nadine Lustre
Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video – Kathryn Bernardo in Simpleng Tulad Mo
Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ – Toni Gonzaga
Favorite International Video – Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
Favorite Kpop Video – Come Back Home by 2ne1

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on March 28, 2015.

Idina Menzel PH concert set June 7

General

Mar 262015

BROADWAY actress and singer Idina Menzel is coming to Manila for a one-night concert on June 7 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The news was shared by Menzel on Twitter. Before her Manila concert, the Tony award-winning singer/actress will perform in South Korea and Japan. She will also go to The Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, United Kingdom and the United States. Menzel, who lent her voice to animated character Elsa in Walt Disney’s “Frozen,” appeared in several movies like “Enchanted” and “Rent,” and did stage production “Wicked”. She sang “Frozen’s” hit song “Let It Go”. (Sunnex) DISCLAIMER: Sun.Star website welcomes friendly debate, but comments posted on this site do not necessary reflect the views of the Sun.Star management and its affiliates. Sun.Star reserves the right to delete, reproduce or modify comments posted here without notice. Posts that are inappropriate will automatically be deleted. Forum rules: Do not use obscenity. Some words have been banned. Stick to the topic. Do not veer away from the discussion. Be coherent and respectful. Do not shout or use CAPITAL LETTERS!

Melissa Mendez offloaded from plane for causing ruckus

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Mar 202015

Melissa Mendez offloaded from plane for causing ruckus

ACTRESS Melissa Mendez was offloaded from a flight on Friday for allegedly punching a co-passenger and a cabin crew. In a video uploaded by model/athlete Andrew Wolf on Instagram, he said the incident happened while they were in the middle of a flight to Pagadian City. Wolf said that a certain actress with initials M.M. threw a fit during the flight. “I’ve seen some crazy things in my life. I regularly travel on planes for work, but this has got to be probably one of the most ridiculous things that I have experienced,” he said. Wolf added: “A certain Filipina actress, past her prime may I add, decided to use our reserved seats on the plane. After being asked to move by flight attendants, the captain and even ground security she agreed to go to her seat (after 30 mins of cursing).” “Kept claiming she was some sikat na star dati with initials M.M. She smelled like a beer brewery, you just knew something was gonna happen…. Anyway, half way to our destination to talk to our programmer in Mindanao, this “actress” decided to curse continually at my friend,” he said. Wolf posted a video of a woman, who was easily recognized by the netizens as Mendez. He said the actress received warning from the flight attendants because of her unruly behavior. He then alleged that she punched his friend and cabin crew. “She was given 2 warning cards by flight attendants, but didn’t stop. She punched my friend and Read More …

22-year-old crowned Bb. Igacos

General

Mar 192015

A 22-YEAR-OLD lass was crowned as this year’s Bb. Igacos 2015 in ceremonies on March 6 at the Samal Multipurpose Gym in Barangay Penaplata. Bernadette Jade Borres Laniba, who represented Barangay Pe¤aplata, bested other 12 contestants in the beauty tilt. Born on October 29, 1993, Bernadette, fondly called as Badet by her family and friends, completed her degree in Accounting Technology at University of Mindanao-Tagum in April 2014. Badet, third of five siblings, is the doting daughter of Gavino, a retired encoder at Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (Daneco) at Samal and Angela, a housewife. Badet works as a teller/encoder at Daneco Samal, replacing her father. Badet, who descibes herself as being simple, said that she is not a newbie anymore in joining beauty pageants. “Ilang beses na akong sumali sa mga beauty pageants, like Ms. SK 2010 sa Kaputian, ako ang nakakuha ng title. Yung Biyaneng sa Pe¤aplata, Mr. & Ms. BSBA UM 2010, Ms. LYR tapos eto Bb. Igacos,” she added. “Di ko lang masyadong dinamdam yung pressure kalmado lang ako sa Q & A. Siyempre mentally and emotionally prepared ka dapat.” When asked how it feels to be a beauty queen, Badet shared the positive and down side of it. “Masakit na nakaka-happy. Lalo na pag nagsusuot ka na ng high heels tapos di ako sanay, sobrang sakit sa paa, pero kailangan mo yung tiisin ’til matapos ang competition. Yung mga negative comments against me na kesyo di ko raw kaya, bakit daw ako ang napili. Pero Read More …

Star Awards for Movies: Piolo, John Lloyd tied for Best Actor

General

Mar 092015

Star Awards for Movies: Piolo, John Lloyd tied for Best Actor

KAPAMILYA actors Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz bagged the top acting trophies at the 31st Star Awards for Movies. Held Sunday evening at The Theater in Solaire, the event was organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) to recognize the best mainstream and independent films in 2014. Piolo was hailed Movie Actor of The Year together with John Lloyd for the movies “Starting Over Again” and “The Trial,” respectively. Superstar Nora Aunor bagged the Movie Actress of the Year for thriller “Dementia” while Enzo Williams and Michael Tuviera won the Best Director trophies for “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” and “The Janitor”. “Bonifacio” and “The Janitor” were also named as movies of the year. Here’s the complete list of winners at the 31st Star Awards for Movies: Best Actress of the Year: Nora Aunor (“Dementia”)Best Actor of the Year: Piolo Pascual (“Starting Over Again”) and John Lloyd Cruz (“The Trial”)Movie of the Year: “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”Indie Movie of the Year: “The Janitor”Best Director: Enzo Williams (“Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”)Best Director (Indie): Michael Tuviera (“The Janitor”)Best Supporting Actor: Nicco Manalo (“The Janitor”)Best Supporting Actress: Gretchen Barretto and Sylvia Sanchez (“The Trial”)Child Performer of the Year: Miggs Cuaderno (“Asintado”) and Bimby Yap (“The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin”)New Movie Actress: Sofia Andres (“Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig”)New Movie Actor: Richard Yap (“The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin”)Screenwriter of the Year: Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, and Kriz Gazmen (“The Trial”)Editor of the Year: Benjamin Tolentino (“Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”)Production Designer: Roy Lachica and Joel Bilbao (“Bonifacio: Read More …

Spock is dead

General

Mar 082015

THE USS Enterprise has lost another of its crew. Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock, the starship’s first officer, has died at age 83. Nimoy was the original Spock in the Star Trek TV series and he carried over the half-Vulcan, half-human character to film. Hands down, Spock is Star Trek’s most beloved hero, overshadowing even his commander, Captain James Kirk. Nimoy’s passing is in many ways also Spock’s. Actor and character have become so fused the distinctions have blurred. While there have been many reincarnations of Spock, the role will always belong to Nimoy. He tried to shuck off the spiky ears and the Vulcan hand salute by taking on other movie, TV and stage roles (he also published a book of children’s stories,) but the multitude of Trekkies never let him forget that he was Spock. Nimoy himself was fascinated by Spock’s huge cult following and attributed it to the fact that people “recognize in themselves this wish that they could be logical and avoid the pain of anger and confrontation.” I grew up on Star Trek. It was in black and white, the stories were campy and melodramatic, but it teleported me to alien, exotic worlds. Starships flew at warp speed, Kirk fired phasers, and the Enterprise transported its crew by “energizing” them (“beam me up, Scotty”). Captain Kirk commanded a multinational, multiracial crew, something radical for a TV series at the time. The helmsman, Mr. Sulu, was Japanese. The navigator, Mr. Chekov, was Russian. The communications Read More …

Claudine Barretto, Wenn Deramas to work in upcoming movie

General

Mar 062015

Claudine Barretto, Wenn Deramas to work in upcoming movie

CLAUDINE Barretto will be returning to the big screen. Director Wenn Deramas uploaded a photo with the actress late Thursday evening on his official Instagram account. He accompanied the said post with the long list of movies and television shows they did together. A photo posted by @wennderamas on Mar 5, 2015 at 7:39am PST Deramas also announced that he will be working again with Barretto in the upcoming flick “Pinilit Kong Kalimutan Ka.” “Coming soon! ‘Pinilit Kong Kalimutan Ka’ ang aming balik tambalan ng aking kauna-unahang baby, Ms. Claudine Barretto,” he said. Deramas’ first directorial job in 1997, “Mula sa Puso,” was top billed by Claudine along with Diether Ocampo and the late Rico Yan. He also directed the actress in “Saan Ka Man Naroroon,” “Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan,” “Buttercup,” “Marina,” “Walang Kapalit” and films “Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita” and “Mula Sa Puso: The Movie”. Claudine, who also posted a photo with Deramas, called him her “mentor.” The actress said she misses the box-office director. (Sunnex) DISCLAIMER: Sun.Star website welcomes friendly debate, but comments posted on this site do not necessary reflect the views of the Sun.Star management and its affiliates. Sun.Star reserves the right to delete, reproduce or modify comments posted here without notice. Posts that are inappropriate will automatically be deleted. Forum rules: Do not use obscenity. Some words have been banned. Stick to the topic. Do not veer away from the discussion. Be coherent and respectful. Do not shout or use CAPITAL LETTERS!

Salonga says she is in talks on taking role in ‘Allegiance’

Entertainment

Mar 022015

Salonga says she is in talks on taking role in ‘Allegiance’

Lea Salonga (Photo from her Facebook page) MANILA — Tony award winner Lea Salonga said talks have not yet been finalized on her joining the cast of George Takei’s musical “Allegiance” on Broadway, but added it is a show she wants to be part of. The Broadway veteran played the lead female role Kei Kimura when the musical made its sold-out premiere in 2012 at the Old Globe in San Diego, California, “Star Trek” actor Takei’s personal and heartfelt show about Japanese-Americans imprisoned during World War II goes to Broadway this fall with him in a starring role. “Of course I’d like to be a part of it, if only to be part of something that’s very important in Broadway history,” Salonga told The Associated Press in a telephone interview late Monday. But she said things were still being discussed by her agent and the show producers, so she could not say if she will be part of the musical. “Allegiance” is multigenerational tale with two love stories that’s framed by a Japanese-American war veteran looking back on his family’s time in a Wyoming internment camp. Previews begin October 6. It will mark the first Asian-led cast of a musical on Broadway in more than a decade, since “Flower Drum Song.” The story of “Allegiance” covers an important part of American history, when tens of thousands of Asian-Americans were put in camps just because they looked like the enemy, said Salonga. “This kind of prejudice and bigotry is actually still Read More …

GMA stars thank fans in Panagbenga Festival

Entertainment

Mar 022015

GMA stars thank fans in Panagbenga Festival

KAPUSO talents thanked the City of Pines for the warm welcome amid the chilly weather during the Panagbenga Festival in Baguio. The stars of afternoon soaps “Kailan Tama ang Mali?” and “The Half Sisters” capped the love month of February with a “Kapuso Night” held on Saturday at the Rambakan Drive of SM City Baguio. Locals were treated to performances by Barbie Fortez, Andre Paras, Thea Tolentino, Empress Schuck, Dion Ignacio, Max Collins and Geoff Eigenmann. “It’s always a good thing to visit our kababayans because it’s our way to give back to the fans. ‘Yung suporta na binibigay nila sa show ay naibabalik din namin through these mall shows. For me, every little thing counts. Big thing for me ‘pag nakikita ko sila na may smile,” Geoff said. For Max and Dion, their trip in the north became a sort of an annual event as they were also in Baguio for the same occasion last year. “Ang saya bumalik dito kasi mababait ang tao. Mainit talaga yung pagtanggap nila sa amin at masarap ang pagkain. Parang di buo ang regional shows namin pag di kami nakabisita sa Baguio,” Dion said. Through the mall show, Max said they were able to connect and interact with the fans and personally thanked them for the support on their respective projects. “Masaya kasi hindi lang siya trabaho kundi nakakapag-travel din kami. We get to see the fans personally and we get to experience being with them and their reactions sa show. It’s our Read More …

Oscar Night Party

Entertainment

Feb 252015

IF YOU are an avid watcher of the Oscars like me, then you’ll more than likely be invited to an Oscar theme party this year. Two days before the real Oscar Awards last Feb 21, invited guests, brokers, sales agents and elite consultants gathered in an Oscar-themed party at Waterfront Insular Hotel for the Mahipus Realty Awards Night. Women brushed down their ball gown and swag bags while men put on their tuxedo to get ready for a night at the red carpet, with flashing cameras all over the place. The night was truly dedicated to recreate the glitz, glamour and excitement of the Oscars. Just as the man of the hour arrived Atty. Diosdado Angelo Mahipus Sr., his lovely wife Mrs. Rosita R. Mahipus together with son Atty. Diosdado Mahipus Jr. and the entire family, the fun started, everyone was busy catching up with each other at the red carpet, splurge on hors-d’oeuvre and cocktail picks. You can see that everyone was checking on who is the best dressed among them, and I as the host, so privileged to be part of the glitz and glamour, can’t help but feel the sensation of joy and spike of happiness as the night gets all things sparkly and golden. The night captured that film festival excitement with distinctively scene setting songs and scores from the Oscar’s, hats off to the efforts of Ms Aleiah Guhao dela Victoria and her team. Mahipus Sr. gladly welcomed guests and land developers at the party. Read More …

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