ENCHANTED KINGDOM PAYS HOMAGE TO THE UNSUNG HEROES IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

The spotlight will gleam on the tireless individuals who are working above and beyond the call of duty in these challenging times as Enchanted Kingdom officially announces the opening of nominations for the 6th Enchanting Heroes of Change: You’re my Hero.This year, the premier and word-class theme park is paying tribute to these unsung heroes of today who are selflessly devoting efforts on the frontlines and continuously making positive impacts in many lives during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

For kids ages 4-12 years old, this is your chance to show your support and give cheers to the real-life superheroes. If you know an individual, a friend or a family member that you consider a hero, nominate them by sharing a photo as well as their inspiring story. Enchanted Kingdom wants to hear about them.Terms and Conditions:Like Enchanted Kingdom’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.ph/).Nominate your hero by posting his/her photo with a description of his/her incredible deeds to the community and tell us why he/she deserves a trip to EK.Post the photo entry at EK Heroes of Change 2020: You’re My Hero FB post’s comment sectionTag your hero on the post (if they have an FB account).Use the hashtags: #EKHeroesOfChange2020, #iloveEK and #EKatHome.Submission of entries is until August 28, 2020 and winners will be announced on August 31, 2020 (National Heroes Day). Five (5) chosen heroes will win three Regular Day Passes each, and the kids who submitted the winning entries will also receive two Regular Day Passes each plus a special Eldar Doll!Enchanted Kingdom is excited to read different stories of hope and inspiration from all you, EK Kids, as the invaluable services from these extraordinary people deserve honor and are worthy of celebration.For more information, visit Enchanted Kingdom’s official website and Facebook page at www.enchantedkingdom.ph and www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.phor check on https://www.facebook.com/notes/enchanted-kingdom/6th-enchanting-heroes-of-change-youre-my-hero/3860612573955040/ to know the complete contest mechanics.

DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN PH WINS BIG IN 15TH SEOUL INTERNATIONAL DRAMA AWARDS

 

GMA Entertainment Group’s Pinoy adaptation of one of the world's most well-loved drama series,  ‘Descendants of the Sun’ (DOTS), brought honor to the Network after winning the Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year in the 15th Seoul International Drama Awards.DOTSPh is the very first Philippine TV program to receive this recognition from the annual global festival. 

The primetime series was included in the list of winners together with two other foreign dramas ‘Snowpiercer’ produced by US broadcaster TNT and ‘The New Pope’ produced by Sky Atlantic and HBO. 

The prestigious award ceremony selected GMA’s Pinoy version among several remakes that originated from the KBS drama aired in South Korea in 2016, highlighting the infuence of K-drama not only in Asia but also around the world.

DOTSPh, which premiered last February 10, is headlined by Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado as alpha team leader Captain Lucas Manalo and cardio-thoracic surgeon Dr. Maxine Dela Cruz, otherwise dearly known as ‘Big Boss’ and ‘Beauty’ respectively.

Completing the star-studded cast are Rocco Nacino, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Antonio Aquitania, Ricardo Cepeda, Paul Salas, Jon Lucas, Lucho Ayala, Prince Clemente, Pancho Magno, Renz Fernandez, Chariz Solomon, Andre Paras, Nicole Donesa, Reese Tuazon, Jenzel Angeles, Bobby Andrews, Neil Ryan Sese, Ian Ignacio, Rich Asuncion, Carlo Gonzales, Roi Vinzon, Hailey Mendez, Marina Benipayo, among others. The series is under the helm of esteemed director Dominic Zapata. 

For the remake, the Entertainment Group inked a partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines which sealed the Network’s commitment to accurately represent the country’s military forces.

Seoul International Drama Awards is a festival that brings together all professionals in the field of TV drama production and media industry and global audiences who enjoy television dramas. 

This year’s festival will be held on September 10 at MBC Media Center Public Hall without an audience.

RASH JUZEN, IN HIS NEW SINGLE, “ SA AKING PAG-IISA”

 

WHEN you look at Rash Juzen, the first thing that will come to mind is that he has attractive eyes and a pointed nose, with a good taste in fashion and can carry himself really well. He also looked a bit quiet, but you'd be surprised to know that he is a multitalented guy; he can sing very well while connecting to audience lively, and he is also excellent in acting. In fact, he had showcased his singing and acting skills on GMA 7, PTV4, Net 25, Indie Films, TV Commercials and many FM and AM Stations. Indeed, he is one of those Bachelors that a lot of girls are giggling about.

When we met at a coffee shop at a certain place in Manila just recently for some business discussions and also to conduct this short interview, I noticed that he looked a bit slimmer than before. I complimented him and he answered smilingly that he just started to workout few weeks ago. I grabbed my pen and memo pad, and started throwing him random questions one by one. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation:

■ I heard you have a New Single, can you tell me something about it?

Well, yes. I just released my new Single entitled, "Sa Aking Pag-iisa" few weeks ago. It's officially one of the nominees in Awit Awards. The song is under Praise Music Incorporated and was composed by a legendary hitmaker, Michael De Lara. 

■ What can you say about this new Single of yours?

I like it. It has both modern and oldies kind-of-vibe, in one song. I think the composer of the song had just created another masterpiece that'll be relatable to Millennials and Feelennials.

■ Aside from Singing, what keeps you busy right now?

I have a two-storey milktea house business located in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. Also, I am a voice talent on radio drama programs on DZRH 666 kHz. Before this pandemic struck, I already shot TV Commercials for Payless Pancit Canton and Moneymax, and a Digital Ad Project for Easy Rock Manila. My Print Ad Project for Mitsubishi Electric Air-conditioner (for Billboard, brochure and online ad) was also released.

■ How do you maintain your voice and good physique?

I usually sing random songs on my videoke at home. Also, I spend more time working out these past few weeks since I have my gym full of workout equipments at home.

■ We discovered that you already received awards and nominations in your Physical album under PolyEast Records before? Can you tell us what are those?

I got a nomination for the category of recording artists under PolyEast Records from PMPC Star Awards for Music in 2018. In that same year where I also received, "Most Promising Recording Artist" award from Gawad Filipino.

■ Have you heard any feedback from people who had just listened to your song?

Yes, a lot. They claimed this new Single of mine as relaxing and has 80's vibes yet with a twist of modern feels. At saka may recall daw, kaya I'm so flattered.

■ Where can we hear your song?

"Sa Aking Pag-iisa" can be heard regularly on DZRH, DWIZ, DXUP Maguindanao, Pinas FM 95.5, etc. It can now be requested in radio stations through their textlines.

■ Let's talk about your lovelife. What's your current relationship status?

I am Single right now.

■ Last question: What are your plans for the next few days or months?

I have just talked to a producer who offered me to shoot my Official Music Video. Hopefully, if things get safer we will start the shoot real soon. But of course, safety protocols such as social distancing and wearing of masks must be strictly observed. And when things get back to its usual normal, we will resume the shoot of the remaining scenes of my Indie Film.

25TH ASIAN TV AWARDS FESTIVAL OPENS CALL FOR ENTRIES

 

After the success of this year’s first-ever Manila-hosted 24th Asian Television Awards (ATA) last January 10 to 12 at Resorts World Manila, the region’s most celebrated TV awards show opens its Call for Entries for the 25th Asian Television Awards. The 25th ATA is slated to happen on January 15 to 17, 2021 at Nagaworld, Phnom Penh, Cambodia with Bayon TV as official broadcast partner. 

Gearing for its 25th silver anniversary in 2021, ATA continues to recognize the best of on-screen and off-screen talents in Asia with over 56 categories vying for prestigious television awards in Digital, Performance Category, Technical and Creative Category, and Programming. 

Martin del Rosario won the 'Best Leading Male Performance' award at last year's Asian Television Awards. Photo courtesy of Rappler.com

Launched in 1996, Asian Television Awards is the Asian TV industry’s most significant and celebrated event, recognizing hundreds of Asian actors, directors, producers, hosts, programs and TV networks. It is the most widely watched awards show in the region, televised live to 500 million homes across 22 countries by its network of broadcast partners and streamed live online.

The ATA entries are evaluated by an expert panel of over 60 judges from across the region. The winners are only announced during the Awards Ceremony.

Atthaphan Poonsawas won Best Supporting Actor at last year's Asian Television Awards. 

The 24th ATA in Manila saw the gathering of Asia’s best and brightest TV icons, giving accolades to the region’s top talents including Filipino personalities like Martin del Rosario winning the Best Leading Male Performance in the series “Born Beautiful,”and Catherine Yap- Yang besting Best News Presenter or Anchor for ANC show “Market Edge with Cathy Yang” among others.

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS NI ANGEL GUSTONG I-HACK

                                                                     

Target ngayon ng mga hacker ang mga social media account ni Angel Locsin. Obviously ang gustong mang-hack sa kanya ay mga hindi pabor sa kanyang  ipinaglalaban. Ayon sa aktres, ilang beses nang nagbigay ng warning sa kanya ang mga pamunuan ng Facebook, Twitter at email sa ilang beses na pagtatangkang pasukin ito ng mga intruder.

Bago pa ipasara ng kongreso ang ABS CBN ay aktibo nang nangangampanya para sa franchise renewal ng network si Angel at hanggang ngayon na sarado na ito.

Pati nga raw ang personal na buhay nito ay napapabayaan na. Yong kasal nila Neil Arce na nakaplano ngayong taon ay hindi na napagu-usapan. Ang sabi'y kahit may pandemya ay tuloy ito. Susunod na lamang daw sila sa health protocol.

As of of today, ang laging nababalitaan natin sa kanya ay ang mga pagtulong na ginagawa niya sa mga kababayang hirap na hirap na dahil sa pandemya at ang kanyang mga pagbabatikos sa mga kapalpakan sa gobyerno.

Eniwey, isa lang ang napapansin namin kay Angel, wala pa kaming nababalitaang nagbigay-tulong siya sa kapwa niya mga artista sa pamamagitan ng ayuda. Kahit sa mga manunulat wala pang nagsasabi sa amin na inayudahan niya.  Hindi ba't charity begins at home?

GARI ESCOBAR, VERY VISIBLE SA SOCMED PARA SA ADVOCACY

Kapansin-pansing laman ngayon ng social media ang very humble singer, Ivory recording artist, PMPC Star Awards for Music: New Male Recording Artist of 2019 and most awarded DSAP-Direct Selling Association of the Philippines and 4Life Research USA entrepreneur Gari Escobar Gabrinao. Bakit kaya?

Sa kabila ng napaka-limited ng galawan natin ngayon because of Covid-19 pandemic, talagang super busy pa rin siya.

Well, successful entrepreneurs maximize their time to make each day as productive as possible. But as a singer, paano niya mina-manage ang lahat ng ito dahil sa lahat ng social media flatforms (from Facebook, Instagram, Youtube to Twitter) ay visible siya. Lahat ba ito ay para sa singing career mo Gari?

"May assistant po ako na naghahandle ng Social media accounts ko, pero merong dalawa na ako mismo. Halos lahat ay para sa advocacies ko at kasama na po rito ang aking singing career," bungad na sagot ng magaling na singer.

Sa Fb ay araw-araw kang nakikita ng mga fans mo. Ano ang purpose ng FB Lives mo?

Sinimulan ko ito nung kalagitnaan ng ECQ nang nabalitaan ko na tumaas ang suicide rate sa US due to the pandemic, at ayokong mangyari yun sa Pilipinas, kaya para makatulong sa mga kababayan natin as many people as I can reach, I share positivity and values sa lives ko para malagay sa tamang disposisyon ang mga tao," esplika ni Gari.

Is this your preparation for a TV Show in the future?

"As of now po ay wala pang ganung plano."

Anway, maiba ako. Sa FB lives mo ay kapansin pansing isa kang maprinsipyong tao. Ano ang stand mo sa pagpapasara ng Kongreso sa ABS CBN?

"Malungkot din ako para sa mga nawalan ng trabaho, at may mga program sila na gusto ko tulad ng the Voice at Banana Sundae. Yung dalawa lang na yun, pero sa YouTube lang ako nanonood.

"This is a compliance case so sa tingin ko pag nag-comply na ang ABS CBN ay maaayos din ito. Dapat sumusunod tayo sa batas, maliit man o malaking negosyo and I would like to believe na susunod naman sa batas ang ABS CBN," sagot pa rin ng singer na nagpasikat ng awiting "Baguio". Sobrang nalulugkot siya sa pagkakasara ng Kapamilya network. Pero positibo si Gari na magbubukas din ito in due time.

Ano ang masasabi mo sa mga artista na nagrarally para sa ABS CBN?

"Kung wala pong pandemya ok lang po, that's their freedom, pero sa panahon ngayon ay napakadelikado ang lumabas ng bahay kaya wag sana sila manghimok ng mga tao para samahan sila unless na willing sila na sagutin ang hospital expenses ng mga mahahawa sa CoVid dahil sa naging exposure sa maraming dikit-dikit na mga tao."

Pa'no ka magre-react kapag nagkaroon ka na ng bashers?

"Maybe I'll explain my side to straighten things out para hindi na lumaki kung sa tingin ko ay may kailangang ituwid. Kung wala naman, i'll Just keep quiet."

Pano mo hinaharap ang pandemya at ano ang maipapayo mo sa mga nadedepress sa sitwasyon ng mundo ngayon?

"Laging manalangin dahil sa Diyos ay walang imposible. Maging mapagpasalamat sa Diyos para lapitan ng swerte."

Very well said Mr. Gari Escobar Gabrinao!

Gari would like also to thank his supreme partners, family, friends, supporters, 102.7 Star FM Bombo Radyo and to Channel 31! Please like and subscribe his social media accounts:

FB Page: Gari Escobar

YouTube: Gari Escobar

Instagram: @gari.escobar

Twitter: @gariescobar

Listen Gari's singles "Baguio", Tama na" and "Masisisi mo ba?" at 102.7 Star FM Manila from Mondays to Saturdays.

These songs are also available at Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, and all digital platforms worldwide.

SANYA LOPEZ BANNERS NEW EPISODE OF WISH KO LANG!

Sanya Lopez banners the fresh episode of Wish Ko Lang! this Saturday, August 1.

Together with Sue Prado, Allan Paule, and Ayeesha Cervantes, Sanya brings to life the story of Kathleen and Khaycee (Ayeesha)—two sisters from Laurel, Batangas who were struck by lightning during a storm.

Kathleen and Khaycee only wanted to provide for their family especially since their father is slowly losing his vision. To make matters worse, he was retrenched after the lockdown. Their mother tried to make ends meet by making suman that Kathleen and Khyacee sold. But they got short on capital so their mother went to the mountains to get ingredients such as coconuts.

Their mother told them not to join her but Kathleen and Khaycee were worried about her safety and insisted on going with her. It was raining hard and the sisters decided to take shelter inside a hut while their mother continued sourcing for other fruits. Nobody expected what would happen next— lightning struck Kathleen and Khaycee.

Ever since the sisters’ death last July 12, their family has been trying to pick up the pieces and start life anew. Kathleen and Khaycee's dream included getting their father treated, putting up a business for their mother, and sending their two siblings to school. Now, the family wishes they would be able to make Kathleen and Khaycee’s dreams come true.

Sanya shared that she is honored to be part of this heart-warming episode. “I was so excited when I found out na I’ll be part of a new episode of Wish Ko Lang. Lalo na yung story nag dalawang magkapatid na involve sa isang tragic event sa buhay nila. Ang ganda ng story nilang magkapatid.”

As TV production is still limited these days, Sanya says she is grateful how the Wish Ko Lang! team took care of her and her co-actors. “Siyempre ang first challenge dyan is how would you stick sa safety protocols. I was lucky that I was with professional actors and production team kaya everything went smoothly.”

The reenactment portion of Wish Ko Lang! is directed by Rommel Penesa, second unit director of Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation). Sanya only has good words about Direk Rommel.

“Direk Rommel has always been my favorite director. Parang tatay ko na ‘yan. Alagang alaga ako n’yan sa set at alaga rin nya mga scenes ko. He’s very good at his craft."

Watch the compelling story of Kathleen and Khaycee this Saturday in Wish Ko Lang! with host Vicky Morales, after Tadhana on GMA-7.