Never Not Love You Starring Jadine Reminds Us That Compromise is a Component of Real Love

"Kung hindi talaga siya magwowork, meron talagang kailangan isacrifice," said Nadine Lustre, the other half of the loveteam Jadine together with James Reid. On Black Saturday, their romance film, Never Not Love You (NNLY) touted as their most daring to date, will open in cinemas nationwide. The film produced by Viva and Project 8 corner San Joaquin is directed by Antoinette Jadaone and Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board. 

"Sometimes to grow, you need to grow apart," said James in relation to the film characters' journey. He plays Gio, a freelancer into graphic design. Nadine plays Joanne who works as a management trainee up for promotion in an ad agency.

The ultimate test to their relationship comes when each of them tries to cope with having a career and finds that time is not always a friend to people in love.

The theme song of their movie titled Prom, performed by Jadine, is an Ebe Dancel original, and has been uploaded on Youtube a few days ago.

On working with Antoinette Jadaone

"With Direk Tonette, she's really young so we get along pretty well. And, she likes to collaborate with artists. She always asks us what we think about the characters especially dito sa Never Not Love You, so much of the scenes are improv so we really have to collaborate," said James Reid. 

Nadine then added that it's different compared to their work on the teleserye On The Wings of Love since the female director is more meticulous here.

The future of Jadine

James Reid will be doing Pedro Penduko which will also be under Viva Films in partnership with Epik Studios. He also confirmed just a few days ago that Nadine will also have a role in the film. The latter is part of a new suspense-thriller film.

NNLY is their comeback movie.

ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS

SM City Dasmariñas Cinema 5 on April 1 (Sunday 1pm) - Contact 09264961006 and 09164632234

April  29 (Tokyo) and April 30 (Chiba, Japan)

Summer 2018 Begins at The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila

A fun season awaits at The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila for Summer Intensives 2018! The only school with direct links to the Russian Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia opens its doors yet again for another memorable summer with classes that are fun, challenging, and taught only by the best in the country.

At the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila, students will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be taught by the Prima Ballerina and Artistic Director and CEO Lisa Macuja-Elizalde herself alongside Co-Artistic Director Osias Barroso and other Vaganova-trained teachers.

Start your journey with Ballet Manila this summer—there are classes for every age and skill level, from the “little ones with big dreams” all the way to the ones who are ready to go pro!

The Creative Movement class (open for ages 3-5) makes ballet engaging and fun for the little ones through the help of props and play materials. To keep the fun going, the Twinkle Toes class (open for ages 5-6) is the perfect introduction for classical ballet for young kids.

It’s all about ballet basics for Level 1B-Beginner (open for ages 6-10). Whether the student has experience or not, this class is the springboard for classical ballet education. For those with previous ballet experience, the Level 1A-Advanced (open for ages 6-10) class will challenge the students to get more serious with their training.

It’s time to take the pointe shoes out for the Level 2B-Beginner class (open for ages 11-14). And for those who already know how to dance in pointe, the Level 2A-Advanced class (open for ages 11-14) will introduce the student to a world of turns, jumps, and balance with combinations.

Students in Level 3 (open for those with previous ballet experience and intermediate pointe work) are those who are preparing for a professional career in ballet. Lessons go beyond ballet technique, as artistic expression is encouraged.   

Plié and pirouette your way to fitness in the Adult Summer Program, open for ages 18 and above. Ballet Manila has created a novel program perfect for those who want to improve their coordination and posture, develop musicality, and strengthen their muscles in a unique way. This class is open for those with or without previous ballet training. Another good fitness alternative is the Yoga-lates class, which is a combination of yoga, mat Pilates, and floor barre.

Ballet Manila offers more than just classical ballet. Prospective students can avail of the Modern Ballet and Street Dance classes that are also being offered.

“We’re looking forward to another fun summer ahead, and we’re excited to impart our knowledge not only of the Vaganova technique, but of our discipline and artistry. We hope to meet a lot of new faces this year, and we promise an unforgettable summer!,” Lisa announces.  

Enrollment for The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila Summer Intensives 2018 is ongoing, and classes will be from April 2 to May 20 at both Pasay and Quezon City branches. For more information, visit www.balletmanila.com.ph.

MANILA WRESTLING FEDERATION AIMS TO BREAK NEW GROUND IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH MWF 1: KASAYSAYAN ON APRIL 8

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Colorful and eye-catching characters in exciting and relatable stories doing impressive athletic feats. This is what the new Pinoy-flavored professional wrestling is all about.

After last month’s highly successful preview and re-launch event MWF Open House: Level UP, the Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF) promises to deliver a full package of
sports-entertainment with its first major offering titled MWF 1: Kasaysayan. The spectacle will be held at Elements at Centris, EDSA Quezon Avenue in Quezon City, on April 8, Sunday, 7 PM.

MWF’s roster of physically gifted entertainers is set to pack the show with family-friendly fun and action, headlined by a main event match of international proportions featuring
Kenneth ‘The Eurasian Dragon’ Thexeira from Singapore Pro Wrestling going against former WWE and NXT competitor Ho Ho Lun of Hong Kong Wrestling Federation, with
MWF flag-bearers Mr. Lucha and Robin Sane as their respective tag team partners.

Fabio Makisig

Embellishing the larger-than- life personas of MWF standouts such as the trash-talking Fabio Makisig, the tortured-soul artist Frankie Thurteen and the dangerous prizefighter Rex Lawin, another highlight to watch out for is the Federation’s sleek live event and multimedia productions, steadily steered by a creative team of professionals from the
country’s TV, film and theatre industries.

"At Level UP, we gave our 'Kapa-feds' just a piece of what fans can expect this coming April at Kasaysayan,” says MWF Co-founder and Commissioner Mike Shannon. “On April 8, we will provide fans- casual and hardcore alike- with a product that every Filipino wrestling fan can enjoy. If you're looking for great wrestling and family-friendly entertainment, MWF Kasaysayan is going to be the show for you- And then some!"

For inquiries and ticket reservations, please send a message to the Manila Wrestling Federation’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/ManilaWrestlingFederation, or contact +63 9178431194

Ashura

TICKET PRICES
Kids 5 below - Free admission

Kids 6-12 years old - P149

Early bird ticket up to MARCH 26 - P249

Regular ticket price – P299
Paying guests, Senior Citizens, PWD, Army, etc. P249


PROMOS/DISCOUNTS
Tag-team (2 ticket) - P 549

Family package (4 tix) - P 999

Paying guests, Senior Citizens, PWD, Army, etc. 249

Rex Lawin and Coach Gus

Lance Raymundo, Mas Sexy ang Loincloth Bilang Jesus Christ sa Martir sa Golgota 2018

"People got inspired so in my own human way, yung gusto ko mangyari na maspread yung mensahe ni Jesus...nagawa ko...through the chain of events," sabi ni Lance Raymundo matapos mabring-up ang aksidente niya dati sa isang gym. 2014 pa kasi siya dapat unang gaganap as Jesus Christ sa yearly theatrical presentation ng Tanghalang Sta. Ana, ang Martir sa Golgota. Ito ay laging si Lou Veloso ang director at pangatlong beses na ng singer-actor gagampanan ang role.

Sa totoo lang, contributing factor sa aksidenteng yun ang preparation niya sa dapat na role niya nung 2014 dahil gusto talaga niyang maachieve ang "karpentero fit" na body at maramdaman ang pakikisalamuha sa medyo masang uri ng tao kaya inbes na sa sosyal at kilalang gym pumunta, doon siya sa standalone nag-ensayo.

Ano nga ba ang nabago kay Lance Raymundo dahil sa pagganap niya kay Hesukristo? "Ngayon, yung iniisip ko sa sarili ko, si Kristo naging tao, di ba? So, all I have to do, to be an effective Christ, is embrace my humanity. kaya yung ginawa ko, I became more of a people person." Natutuwa rin niyang ibinahagi kung paano siya nakikitambay kasama ng mga tao sa Sta. Ana pati na rin ang kanilang mga anak at nag-eenjoy kumain sa kanto.

Mas maikli ang loincloth ni Lance this year gaya ng sapantaha ng isang journalist na kahit ang pagtatanong ay biro pero game na game sinagot ng singer-actor.

Itatanghal ang first show bukas, March 24 ng gabi, sa Althea Park, Greenfield District, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Si Ivy Violan ang gaganap na Virgin Mary.

Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina, Sinimulang Mabash Dahil sa Animo'y Patutsada sa Jadine?

Almost 24 hours na ang nakararaan, isang fan account ang nagsuggest kay Direk Cathy na kunin ang Jadine for her last movie since magreretiro na siya at nakatrabaho na niya both Lizquen at Kathniel. Eto ang nangyari.

Ito ang twitter link ng batuhan ng salita sa mga pro- at anti- sa pangyayari.

https://twitter.com/cgm1326/status/976399330654355456

Cecilia, A Ballet About Women's Abuse, Goes Onstage at Benilde This March 23 and 24

Cecilia

March 23 and 24 (1:00 PM and 7:00 PM)

Php 200.00

Black Box, 6th  Floor

Benilde School of Design and Arts,

950 Pablo Ocampo St., Manila

Directed by Ana Opeña

Choreography by  Ana Opeña, John Gamboa and Pope Villanueva

Written by Pope Villanueva

Cecilia, a dance thesis by Ana Opeña, is a portrayal of the harsh realities that women face - abuse in its multifaceted forms and how it affects their mental, physical and emotional development. The play follows how the titular character, Cecilia, reacts to the problems she encounters. The show not only aims to highlight various societal issues, but also explores the multiple root causes of these issues.

Cecilia follows the story of a young girl, born to a happy and caring family. However, with her mother’s passing, everything changed and her father turned abusive. Cecilia tried to endure this sudden change in her atmosphere. She decided she had enough when he went  over the edge and attempted to force himself on her. Homeless, helpless, and hopeless, Cecilia turned to a highly lucrative, yet physically and emotionally demeaning life - under the guise of waitressing at a local bar in order to survive. A chance encounter with her father years later proves that life gives you the strangest opportunities at the strangest times and that it is in these moments where one can truly define themselves.

The show is part of the final requirement of the Bachelor of Performing Arts, Major in Dance under the tutelage of Denisa Reyes. It opens on the 23rd of March (Friday) at the 6th floor of Benilde’s School of Design and Arts Black Box, and will run until March 24 (Saturday). Showtimes are at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are priced at Php 200.00 and can be purchased at the booth on the 9th floor elevator lobby of the SDA building or by contacting David Laboy at +639155008396.

For more information, as well as updates, you may visit us on:

https://www.facebook.com/CeciliaProduction/

Ara Mina, Mas Gusto Pang Ikasal sa Cake?

"Dati dream ko pero bahala na," sabi ng actress nang tanungin tungkol sa marriage. Sa ngayon ay busy siya sa kanyang career at ang blooming business niya na Hazelberry Cafe. 1st year anniversary ng dessert place last March 14 at dumalo rito ang malalapit niyang kaibigan in and out of showbiz. May buffet featuring the bestsellers ng cafe pati na rin mobile bar sa mga may gusto ng alcoholic drinks. Naroon din siyempre ang kanyang ex-boyfriend na si Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses at ang anak niya ditong si Mandy. Ito ay located sa Puwesto Community Mall sa Holy Spirit Road Don Antonio Heights, Quezon City.

"Bestsellers yung Velvet Cupcake and Oreo Cheesecake," paglalahad niya. True enough, nang matikman ng inyong lingkod ang cake eh kakaiba ang consistency nito, nalalapit na sa brownie pero malambot at sumasabog unti-unti ang flavor kapag nginuya mo. Applicable ito sa lahat ng cake na natikman namin. Tamang tamis lang na hindi nakakaumay.

May partners rin naman siya dito so hindi siya sole owner pero siya ang majority stakeholder. Hazel Ara ang tunay niyang name kaya noong nauso ang Blackberry phone, Hazelberry ang ginamit niyang nickname na reason kung bakit ganito ang pangalan ng cafe.

"Nakakatuwa nga si Kuya Raymond [Bagatsing], pumunta dito nung isang araw, hindi man lang ako sinabihan," kwento ni Ara tungkol sa kanyang castmate sa Araw Gabi, isang bagong Kapamilya teleserye kung saan kasama niya rin sina JM De Guzman, Barbie Imperial, Vina Morales, Rita Avila, atbp. "Maraming artista...even Carlo Aquino pumunta dito, kumakain. Hindi nila ako sinasabihan," natatawang dugtong niya.

Nag-alay ng awitin sina Martin Rivera at Jan Marini matapos ang ribbon-cutting ceremony. Kasama rin ng huli ang asawa nitong si Gerard Pizarras. Isa sa mga maagang dumating na hapon pa lang ay nasa Hazelberry Cafe na ay ang social media darling na si Donnalyn Bartolome, na nakapanayam ko ng kaunti at sinabing may gagawin siyang thriller with Ella Cruz na ididirect ni Richard Somes.

Kung mapapansin sa menu, may Pasta ala Ara na nakalagay kasi lahat ng pasta dishes na nandoon ay recipe niya. Specialty niya ang truffle pasta. "Yung seafood pasta dati kong recipe sa Italian restaurant ko kung natatandaan ninyo...yung Serie a Italia."

Ang Hazelberry Cafe ay mayroon ding branch sa The Yard Food Park in Angeles City Pampanga (cakes only). Makakasama din ang cake sniya sa menu ng restaurant ni Gladys Reyes na Stella sometime this March. Posible ring magkaroon siya ng branch sa Southern NCR dahil nagsimula na siyang mag-ocular doon. Naka-ROI na siya pero gusto niyang huwag biglaang mag-expand at magfocus muna sa one branch at a time. Sa ngayon ay inaayos niya ang papers para possibleng magfranchise ang mga may gusto.

Ai-Ai De Las Alas, Katuwang ng Ex Battalion sa Tagumpay Bilang Manager nila; RRJ, Unang Endorsement

Ikinwento ni Ai-Ai na ang writer nila ng Bossing and Ai, ang comedy game show na hinost niya kasama si Vic Sotto, ang nagbigay daan para madiskubre niya ang hiphop group na Ex Battalion. Inirekomenda nito ang music ng grupo at nang mapakinggan niya ito, kaagad siyang nahook kasi international ang dating at hinanap niya talaga sila sa social media. 

Una niyang sey noong hindi pa niya alam na local artists ang grupo: "Imported ba yan? Paano ako makikipagcollaborate sa mga imported eh hindi ko naman mga kilala ito?" Unang naging collaboration nila ay ang music video na nagsisilbing homage sa pag-ibig nila ni Gerald Sibayan, ang kantang Walang Pinipili. Nauna pa nga itong gawin sa studio sa Mandaluyong kesa sa Hayaan Mo Sila.

Mas mahaba-haba na ang pagsasamahan nila ngayon dahil nakapirma na ang grupo ng 2 years management contract sa Comedy Queen. Una niyang nakuhang endorsement parasa kanila ang RRJ o Rough Rider Jeans, isang rugged brand na nauna pa sa Penshoppe o sa Bench. Maraming plans si Ai-Ai para sa grupo pero gusto muna niyang magfocus sa dalawa o tatlong malalaking plano bukod sa endorsement na ito. Yun ay ang concert sa isang malaking venue pati na rin ang posibleng international tour. Sabi tuloy ng isang miyembro, "Natatakot po ako kasi hindi ako marunong mag0english masyado."

"Hindi kami nagstick sa taste ng iisang music. Nilagyan namin ng twist para mahuli namin yung kiliti ng masa," sabi ni Boss X1ne. Gaya ng Ex Battalion, ang RRJ ay maglalabas din ng special series sa apparels nila na inspired ng grupo kaya watch out na lang kayo sa branches near you.

Scottie Thompson Wants to Take on Both Ginebra and Icy Cool Shake

Who steers Scottie's career?

"Sa basketball career ko, si boss Danny Espiritu. Sa mga endorsements, si Nap [Gutierrez], nagmamanage siya sa akin," said Scottie Thompson, a young basketball MVP who signed his first endorsement for Icy Cool Shake, a business owned by female entrepreneur Icy Mendoza. When asked if it's conflicting with the brand he's playing for, he actually smiled and said that "it's a perfect match."

Earl Scottie Carreon Thompson hails from Davao Del Sur and has been fondly dubbed by basketball fans and experts alike as the "best offensive rebound point guard since Jaworski." Icy Cool Shake, on the other hand, is available in 18 flavors, with taro and buko pandan as its bestsellers.

On their company website icycoolshake.com.ph, the franchising options are outlined. The franchise fee of PhP80,000 excludes the regular food cart package which costs PhP180,000. The latter comes with the following: semi high-end built cart (not collapsible), heavy duty blender, ice crusher, chest cooler, containers, utensils and wares, initial inventory, crew uniform, video training and operations manual, costing and pricing, and e-loading business (optional). The mall kiosk type package is at PhP230,000.

In line with Mendoza's vision of bringing an affordable but flavorful icy treat to the masses, they serve drinks as low as PhP35 per 8 oz. For franchising, delivery and catering, contact Ms. Icy Mendoza via 0917-7051345 / (046) 402-7282 or email icycool820@gmail.com

Bibeth Orteza on being the new Tofarm Film Festival Director: "Direk Maryo cannot be replaced."

"I am not comfortable talaga with saying I am replacing Direk Maryo J. delos Reyes because Direk Maryo cannot be replaced. I am just here to continue his vision and his good sense of advocacy for the farmers," said director-thespian Bibeth Orteza, who was announced as the new Tofarm Film Festival Director last March 14, at the press conference held in Makati Shangri-la Hotel.

She admits being inspired by the story of Maricel Cariaga, the latter a real farmer who directed her film with a grant from Tofarm and won international awards, even getting a Chinese distribution. "It's inspiring because here is somebody from that economic class...anak ng magsasaka....at yung kaalaman at experience niya as a member of the farming community inaapply niya doon sa kanyang pelikula." She also mentioned that she has some relatives in Samar who belong to the agricultural industry.

Now on its third year, Tofarm Film Festival will also have veteran director Joey Romeo on board as a consultant. The theme for this year is Tribute to Life, Parating Na. Speaking of life, Bibeth Orteza has been enjoying a worry-free life for 14 years since that's how long ago her cancer went into remission.

The festival which is produced by Universal Harvester Inc. under Dr. Milagros O. How will be held from Sept. 12 to 18 this year. Right now they are still accepting entries. The seed money for the seven chosen finalists is PhP1.5 million. Winner of the Best Picture will get an additional PhP500,000 and a trophy while the 2nd Best Film will get PhP400,000 and a trophy. 

A new addition this year is the short film category as well as the Maryo J. Delos Reyes Special Award which will merit the winner PhP300,000 and a trophy.

Rico Yan, Buhay pa rin ang Alaala sa mga Fans sa Kanyang Ika-43 na Kaarawan

"Last year po [2017], nandito rin kami, October 4. Wala pong okasyon nun," sabi ng isa sa mga aktibong fans na responsable sa pag-organisa nitong munting gathering at salu-salo sa kanyang puntod. Ito ay naganap noong ika-14 ng Marso, ang 43rd birthday celebration sana ni Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan, na mas kilala sa tawag na Rico Yan, kung nabubuhay pa siya.

Worlwide ang fans club niya na siya ring tumulong sa pagpondo sa event na ito...mga OFWs na based sa Bahrain, Singapore, Hongkong, Kuwait, etc. Yung FB group nila na RYCB Forever ay may 6,160 members as of writing. 12 ang admins nito, parang 12 apostles kung titingnan. Ito ay sina Sally Villanueva, Beng Bartolome, Seph Genodeala, Toyang Acedillo, JB Baculto, April Morales (2 accounts), Ditas Raton, at Angelita Soriano. 

Iba-iba ang dahilan ng bawat isa kung bakit sila naging fan ni Rico Yan. "Pag nakikita mo siya, yung mga smile niya, mawawala ang problema mo," sey ni Lyn Chavez. Si Annarie Gaerlan na fan niya since 1997 ay naengganyo dahil sa pagiging mabait ng yumaong binata. Yun gisang aktibong millenial fan naman niya na si Jady ay napanood lang ang Got 2 Believe na trailer at nahook na siya. Simula noon ay naging aktibo na siya sa pagpanood ng lahat ng mga ginawa nito mapelikula man o telebisyon, pati na rin sa gatherings tulad nito.

1996 pumasok ng showbiz si Rico Yan at iniwan niya ito with his untimely death in 2002 nang bangungutin siya sa isang resort. 27 pa lang siya noon. Taun-taon daw ay dumadalaw pa rin si Claudine Barretto sa kanyang puntod para mag-alay ng mga bulaklak. Ang Rico Yan Youth Foundation naman na may pinapaaral na scholars ay minamanage ng kanyang kapatid.

Biguel, Talo Nga Ba ang Lizquen at Kathniel Dahil sa Kambal Karibal?

Kumakailan lang ay idinaos ang Bagani Thanksgiving Presscon sa Dolphy Theater ngunit kasabay nito ay ang paglabas ng Nielsen Phils Tam (Nutam) ratings kung saan neck to neck ang labanan ng dalawa. Nakasaad dito na noong March 13, 2018 ay 10.6% ang ratings share ng Kambal, Karibal (KK) laban sa 10.3% ng Bagani. Ito ay base sa overnight data kung saan ang latest ay ang March 15 na medyo mas lumaki ang agwat dahil 11.6% na ang KK samantalang 11.0% naman ang kalaban nito.

Ang Biguel ay ang loveteam ng Kapuso channel na kinabibilangan nina Bianca Umali at Miguel Tanfelix. Sa mga hindi pa nakakasubaybay, ang KK tungkol sa kambal na sina Crisanta (Bianca) at Criselda (Pauline Mendoza). Sa pagkamatay ni Criselda ay nagkaroon ito ng kakayahang magpakita kay Crisanta. Magkakaroon sila ng hidwaan dahil pareho silang maiinlove kay Diego (Miguel) at dahil na rin sa pagbuhos ng atensyon ng ina nila sa buhay pa niyang anak. Eventually, sasanib si Criselda kay Cheska (Kyline Alcantara) at doon magsisimula ang misyon niyang bawiin ang pakiramdam niyang dapat ay kanya. 

Noong January 15 ay pumutok ang news na sa same source ay 10.5% ang KK at 10.4% naman ang La Luna Sangre. Breakout project ang KK nina Pauline Mendoza at Kyline Alcantara.

Star-Studded Bagani Thanksgiving Presscon has All Beaming with Pride

Last March 15 (Thursday), members of the different tribes of Sansinukon trooped to the Dolphy Theater for the thanksgiving presscon. All the lead stars Enrique Gil, Matteo Guidicelli, Sofia Andres, Makisig Morales, and Liza Soberano were present.

The highlight of this coming week is the fight among Sansinukob's five tribes. Lila (Ana Abad Santos), the mother of Lakas (Enrique Gil), got threatened by Dakil (Christian Vasquez) so Lakas had to resort to betraying Ganda (Liza Soberano), leading to the desert region taking over the farm region.

The trade region, meanwhile, was about to conquer the farm region when the former found out that it had already been invaded by the desert region. Lakas opted to stage a fake rescue instead, making them the heroes in the eyes of the farmers.

On the other hand, a misunderstanding occurred between the forest and sea regions, stirred by the taga-kalakal, causing the two to fight each other.

As all the chaos happened, the deity of Sansinukob, Apo (Diether Ocampo) and his brother Sarimaw (Ryan Eigenmann), watched over them.

Will Lakas have the chance to explain his side to Ganda? Which tribes will win the battles? What will Apo and Sarimaw do after the battles among the tribes?

Don't miss Bagani, weeknights after FPJ's Ang Probinsyano on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (Skycable ch. 167). Catch up on the show's latest episodes on iWanTV or skyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers. For more updates, follow @starcreatives on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.