Osang’s remarks led to her removal and ABS-CBN’s TV show suspension

One of the highest rated TV shows of ABS-CBN, Showtime, is currently suspended because of the controversial statements made by one of their judges – Rosana Roces. I personally was able to watch the show when Osang said offensive statements targetting teachers. The statements actually made my face... 

Source:  Greenoys Blog

Rosanna Roces involvement in Showtime’s suspension

This is the latest issue brought up since last week due of Rosanna Roces remarks on ABS-CBN Talent Show “Showtime” that leads the show for 20-day suspension from MTRCB. For me, I think there’s nothing wrong with what Rosanna Roces said except the part were she says “Murahin... 

Source:  CANDYPASTEL.COM

Casting call for Spanish- and Chinese-looking actors

A foreign indie film to be shot outside Manila is looking for the following additional actors: ZUÑIGA--Spanish, 30’s, a pícaro who is always out for an advantage MOON--Chinese from Canton, 20’s, round and good-natured CHOP-CHOP--Chinese from Canton, 20’s, wary, skinny ZUÑIGA should be... 

Source:  GIBBS CADIZ

Koro Ilustrado in concert Dec. 2

The all-male choir Koro Ilustrado invites everyone to watch their launching concert, "Koro, Klasik, Krismas!" on December 2, 2009, Wednesday, 8 p.m. at the PhilamLife Theater on UN Avenue, Manila City. The concert features co-conductors Edmund Alan Piquero Jr. and Anna Abeleda-Piquero with a repertoire... 

Source:  GIBBS CADIZ

2009 PaperClay Nationwide Art Competition for kids

JNBM Amazing Arts Philippines, Inc. (JAAPI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched the “Husay Ng Batang Pinoy” 2009 PaperClay Nationwide Art Competition, and its first celebrity endorser Sam Concepcion, at the Manila Ocean Park. JAAPI has been offering art workshops for kids... 

Source:  GIBBS CADIZ

Nikki Gil to star in Legally Blonde, The Musical

Elle Woods is coming to Manila in “Legally Blonde, The Musical,” based on the hit film starring Reese Witherspoon. Atlantis Productions is mounting the musical in June 2010, with TV and recording artist Nikki Gil headlining the show. “I’m very excited to have been chosen to play Elle Woods,”... 

Source:  GIBBS CADIZ

Performance Workshops at International Institute for Film and Arts

The International Institute for Film and Arts (IIFA) completes its year-end courses at its Makati venue (LAB 315, Evekal Building, Arnaiz Avenue, Legazpi Village,Makati City). The classes are handled by an impressive list of workshop mentors, including broadcaster and Center for Sports Communication... 

Source:  GIBBS CADIZ

Dulaang UP’s Mary Stuart: the duelling royals

Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Elizabeth I and Anna Abad Santos as Mary, Queen of Scots in Dulaang UP's English-language production of Mary Stuart. Tess Dumpit alternates with Abad Santos as Mary. Dulaang UP's fourth production for its 34th theater season is the Philippine premiere of “Maria Stuart”,... 

Source:  GIBBS CADIZ

Aliw Awards 2009 set for November 17

Veteran lighting designer Joey Nombres is directing this year's edition of the Aliw Awards, to be held on November 17, 2009, at the Mega Tent, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Show proper will start at 6:30 p.m. Most people do not realize that Nombres, one of Manila ’s premiere lighting designers, started... 

Source:  GIBBS CADIZ

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