Iñigo Pascual and Youtube Star Wengie Collab for New Single "Mr. Nice Guy"

Iñigo teams up with Australia's biggest Youtube star!

Filipino pop star Iñigo Pascual is set to captivate more audiences with his music as he partners with Australia's most popular Youtuber, Wengie, for a new single titled "Mr. Nice Guy."

This exciting collaboration will be part of Iñigo's upcoming sophomore album, this time under ABS-CBN Music International.

Aside from working with Wengie, Iñigo is also scheduled to team up with more international artists and release another collaboration single in May.

Wengie is a Chinese Austrralian lifestyle vlogger-singer, who currently has 13 million subscribers on her main, self-titled Youtube channel. She also has several other channels, including Wengie Music, featuring her own hit singles like "Oh I Do," "De Ja Vu," and "Cake."

Iñigo is currently one of the VJs of the country's numbe rone music channel, MYX, and one of the hosts of online show "One Music POPSSS." The official lyric vid for his big hit "Dahil Sa'Yo" is also one of the most viewed OPM videos on Youtube with 92 million views so far. In 2017, he released the Philippine version of "Remember Me," the official theme song of Disney movie "Coco."

The rising performer is only one of the Kapamilya artists who is slowly breaking into the international music scene as ABS-CBN continues to champion Filipino talent on the world stage.

Watch out for Iñigo and Wengie's "Mr. Nice Guy," coming on digital stores this April. For more details, like Star Music on facebook.com/starmusicph, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @ StarMusicPH.

Monsour Del Rosario, Tatakbong Vice-Mayor Para Mas Matulungan ang Makati at Suportado ang Mobile Legends

Sa mga mahilig sa action films nung 90s, isa sa hindi makakalimutang pigura si Buhawi Jack, ang underground prizefighter na napunta sa ibang dimension para kalabanin ang masasamang elementong pinamumunuan ni Lucas Diablo. Ito ay ginampanan ni incumbent Makati congressman Monsour del Rosario. 

Sabi nila, art imitates life sometimes. Mula sa mundo niya sa kongreso ay babalik siya sa Makati City kung saan ay nababalitang may political clan war. Binatikos siya ng mga kalaban dati dahil sinasabing artista lamang siya pero sa totoo lang ay napakasipag niyang kongresista and he has the receipts to prove it despite accusations galing kina incumbent Mayor Abby Binay at Vice-Mayor Monique Lagdameo na absent siya sa public eye.

Ang 274 bills and resolutions na either gawa niya or co-authored niya during his term ay kinabibilangan ng mga sumusunod na very importanyt bills na naipasa: Telecommuting Act, Philippine Passport Act, Agricultural Free Patent Act, Amendment of the Public Service Act, National Sports Training Center Act, at Strengthening the MMDA Act

Last March 24 ay pinasyalan niya ang Dreamland Vill. sa San Jose del Monte, Bulacan kung saan nirelocate ang mga nasa below poverty line from District 1 a few years back. May libreng gupit from Reyes Haircutters, pa-bingo, at kung anu-ano pang activities to help strengthen the community. Base sa aming nasaksihan ay it's a happy and healthy community where people have jobs at kumikita sila enough live properly. 

Isa sa hindi alam ng nakararami ay ang pagiging active niya sa upcoming SEA Games na tayo ang host country. Suportado rin niya ang e-games like Mobile Legends bilang form ng sport at ang pagkakasali nito sa nabanggit na patimpalak. 

GMA Public Affairs brings to life digital love stories via “One Hugot Away” Starting Tomorrow March 25

Whether it be falling in or out of love, Filipinos have the penchant for hugot lines and stories—the more emotionally-charged and relatable, the more Pinoys are drawn to these.

From the same group that continues to make groundbreaking and award-winning documentaries and programs comes “One Hugot Away”featuring digital love stories set to make hearts flutter beginning March 25.

Produced by GMA Public Affairs, “One Hugot Away” brings to life short film love stories made for digital format but will also be shown on television. The series will be available on GMA Network’s Facebook and YouTube accounts while snippets will also be aired on GMA 7 all throughout the day.

For its first offering, “One Hugot Away” will have Kapuso actors Shaira Diaz and David Licauco banner the story of Ella and Ben entitled “Walang Label”.

Ella and Ben have gotten really close spending time together for the past six months. Ella admits they “enjoy” each other’s company. But it boggles her that While Ben shows they are more than friends, he is not consistent with his actions. What will happen once she confronts Ben about the label of their relationship if there is one?

Snippets of this short film will be seen on TV during commercial gaps of Kapuso Movie Festival, Wowowin, and My Golden Life. Netizens, on the other hand, will be able to catch the two-part story at 7 p.m.

But viewers will have to wait until March 28 during the timeslot of My Golden Life to know what will be the ending of Ella and Ben's story. Netizens on the other hand, can watch the finale on March 29 at 12 noon. 

The first “One Hugot Away” short film is written by James Estrada and directed by Zig Dulay. The Clash alumna Muriel Lomadilla sang the theme song entitled “Bakit ‘Di Na Lang Tayo” which was composed by Roxanne Fabian and mixed by Andrea Cullla under GMA Post Music Production.

Go ahead, indulge in your deepest hugot moments. Catch “One Hugot Away” beginning March 25 on GMA Network’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/GMANetwork) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/GMANetwork) accounts and on GMA 7. 

ABS-CBN’S "NANG NGUMITI ANG LANGIT" TO TOUCH VIEWERS' HEARTS STARTING MARCH 25

 New child star Sophia Reola to bring joy every morning 

ABS-CBN offers another touching story of a child who will remind viewers of the importance of forgiveness to save the family in the new daytime series,"Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit," premiering on March 25.

Directed by FM Reyes and Marinette Natividad-de Guzman, "Nang Ngumiti ang Langit" is led by premiere actors RK Bagatsing, Cristine Reyes, Kaye Abad, Enzo Pineda, Pilar Pilapil, Ces Quesada, Matet de Leon, and Keempee de Leon. Also joining the daytime series are child stars --- Heart Ramos, Miguel Vergara and Krystal Mejes. 

Viewers will get to see a new face that will light up their mornings in Mikmik (Sophia Reola), an enthusiastic girl who grew up with her loving mother Ella (Kaye).

Their happy lives are disrupted when her mother gets ill with leukemia. In her pursuit to help her mother live, she learns the truth that her mother is an illegitimate child of the Salvadors, one of the wealthiest families in the country. 

She tries to ask for help from Divina's (Pilar Pilapil), the Salvador matriarch, but she will be turned down until her mother dies. She then decides to live with the Salvadors in the hopes of being accepted and to find the love she received from her mother.

But as soon as she steps in the house of the Salvadors, Divina and Katrina (Cristine) make sure that Mikmik pays for her father's sin, Michael (RK), son of their mortal enemy, who was accused of killing Divina's son and Katrina's husband, Eric (Rafa Siguion-Reyna).

Until when will Mikmik pay for the sins that are not hers? Will her dreams of having a complete family come true? When will she meet her father? 

Another unforgettable story will be offered under the production of Ruel S. Bayani, who is behind the highly talked about series “Wildflower," "Hawak Kamay," "Langit Lupa," "Two Wives," "Pasion de Amor," "Halik," "Precious Hearts Romance Presents :Araw Gabi," and "Magpahanggang Wakas.

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Hannah Precilla: From Dancing in Barangays to Being an OST Princess

She's still learning to play the guitar, she cheerfully tells the online journalist who asked her if she could also play a musical instrument since she sings. But, her frustration is learning to play drums. Hannah Precilla did start out by participating in events in their barangay but she wasn't a singer before, she was dancer.

She was around 3 or 4 years old when people noticed she has some groove in her system and so she became active in dancing. One thing led to another. Eventually, she found herself falling in love with singing instead as a little girl, joining competitions, and then winning. This Cebuana would then go on to come out atop the 2014 Bet ng Bayan, Her title as the current OST Princess would be because she's the voice behind theme songs of top-rated teleseryes: Onanay, Kambal Karibal, Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, and Kapag Nahati ang Puso.

After singing many memorable theme songs for notable Kapuso series and signing with GMA Music last month, Kapuso OST Princess Hannah Precillas takes her craft to the
next level with her debut single, Kung Walang Ikaw.

Now a certified recording artist, Hannah treats this milestone in her career as both a blessing and an achievement, “When I was a little girl, ang pangarap ko lang talaga is kumanta in front of people, and now I get to sing my own song and fulfill my dream. I feel really blessed and grateful na nabibigyan ako ng mga ganitong opportunity.”

The pop single is heard on air as the theme song of GMA’s well-loved series Hiram Na Anak, and is an emotional track about love and the promises that come with it. But for
Hannah, the song is not just for couples. “Ako nakakarelate ako dun sa kanta kasi para sa akin, it’s universal. Kumbaga, hindi lang siya about romantic love between two individuals pero in all forms like for your parents and friends. I’m sure marami ring makakarelate rito in that way,” she shared. 

Hannah also recorded one of the theme songs of GMA’s upcoming primetime series, Love You Two, and is also looking forward to making more of her own music. Composed by Vehnee Saturno, ‘Kung Walang Ikaw’ is now available for download and streaming on iTunes, Spotify, and digital stores worldwide.

ARJO CAUGHT IN WEB OF CORRUPTION AS “BAGMAN” ON iWANT

Socio-political action drama streams on March 20

Streaming service iWant offers the new gritty socio-political action drama series “Bagman,” about an ordinary man who sacrifices his own moral values in order to provide for his family.

The iWant original series, which streams on March 20 and stars Arjo Atayde in a career-defining role, offers a bold and eye-opening glimpse into the dark web of corruption.

Arjo plays Benjo, a barber and a dedicated family man whose barbershop is about to get demolished to give way to the municipality’s road-widening project. With a baby on the way, he agrees to do a task to keep his barbershop, where he eventually allows dubious transactions in exchange for extra money.

It does not take long before Benjo becomes a “bagman” for the governor, wheeling, dealing, and jumping from one entanglement after another in every political and societal institution he gets into.

But as he is sucked into this intoxicating and deadly game of lies, deceit, and power struggle, he decides he must move out of the shadows, use his acquired skill set to scale and conquer the country’s ladder of power in order to protect what is most important to him.

Produced by Dreamscape Digital and Rein Entertainment, “Bagman” also stars Alan Paule, Yayo Aguila, Chanel Latorre, and Raymond Bagatsing.

 The 12-part series is written and directed by Shugo Praico, and created by Lino Cayetano, Philip King, and Shugo. Its first six episodes will start streaming for free on iWant on March 20, three more episodes on March 27, and the last three episodes on April 3.

From creating memorable teleseryes on television, ABS-CBN’s production unit Dreamscape Entertainment has expanded its portfolio of original content to include digital films and series via Dreamscape Digital, which produced the trending movie “Glorious,” romantic dramas “The Gift” and “Apple of My Eye,” and the edgy series “Project Feb. 14.”

Stream “Bagman” for free starting March 20 on iWant via its iOS or Android apps or via web browser on iwant.ph. More subscribers can also get their iWant craving in the comfort of their own homes as they can already connect the streaming service to their TVs via Chromecast and Apple Airplay.

iWant is one of the digital initiatives of ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment company, which is rapidly transitioning into an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among all media companies, and a growing list of digital properties.

For updates, like www.facebook.com/iWant, and follow @iwant on Twitter and @iwantofficial and @dreamscapedigital on Instagram, and subscribe towww.youtube.com/iWantPH.

"Bagman" official trailer: https://youtu.be/SiL5Do1uiYk

“THE ACES” CONCERT CONQUERS THE BIG DOME ON MARCH 30

Jona, Darren, and Lani sing beautiful music together in another exquisite show

Jona, Darren Espanto, and Lani Misalucha gear up for “The ACES” concert tour’s highly anticipated Manila leg as these powerhouse Kapamilya artists take Araneta Coliseum’s center stage on March 30 (Saturday) at 8 pm.

The Fearless Diva, the Total Performer, and Asia’s Nightingale will fill the Big Dome with great production numbers in an excellent show to be directed by Marvin Caldito, with Jimmy Antiporda as the musical director.

The concert follows the back-to-back success of “The ACES” shows in Visayas and Mindanao, one held in Waterfront Cebu last February 2 and another in SMX Convention Center – Davao City last March 2.

The one-of-a-kind show, from three generations of excellent singers, is presented by Star Music, Star Events and CCC Productions. It is also co-presented by PLDT Home.

Don’t miss “The ACES” concert this March 30. Avail tickets via Ticketnet Online. For more details, like Star Music on facebook.com/starmusicph, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @ StarMusicPH.

ZANJOE AT ANGELICA IPAGLALABAN ANG PAMILYA AT PAG-IBIG SA HULING DALAWANG LINGGO NG “PLAYHOUSE”

Matapos nilang mailigtas si Robin (Justin James Quilantang) mula sa bingit ng kamatayan, muling na namang hahadlang ang tadhana na mabuo ang pamilyang inaasam nina Patty (Angelica Panganiban) at Marlon (Zanjoe Marudo) ngayong ang lumulubhang sakit naman ni Robin ang kanilang haharapin sa huling dalawang linggo ng “PlayHouse.”

Nabunutan nga ng tinik sina Patty at Marlon ngayong naalis na nila si Robin sa kamay ni Peter (Ivan Padilla), na siyang may pakana sa pagdukot sa bata. Pero naging panandalian lang ang kanilang kasiyahan matapos nilang matanggap ang balitang kakailanganin ni Robin ng agarang kidney transplant para maligtas mula sa lumulubhang sakit nito.

Sa kabila naman ng hindi nila pagkakaunawaan, ito naman ang magtutulak sa dalawa na gumawa ng sakripisyo nang magkasama para kay Robin at tuluyan nang ipaglaban ang kanilang legal guardianship sa bata. Ngunit ang magkasama nilang laban ay magiging dahilan din ng pagbubukas ng mga sugat ng kahapon na siya ring magbabalik ng saya at sakit ng dati nilang pag-ibig.

Bukod sa kondisyon ni Robin, palaisipan din sa dating mag-asawa kung nasaan na nga ba si Peter, na nagpaplanong maghiganti sa kanilang buong pamilya.

Sa kaguluhan ng kanilang buhay ngayon, mabubuo pa nga kaya nina Patty at Marlon ang pinapangarap na tahanan para kay Robin?

Samantala, dahil sa makapigil-hiningang misyon nina Patty at Marlon noong nakaraang linggo na sagipin si Robin, nakakuha ang “PlayHouse” ng national TV rating na 17.9% noong Huwebes (Marso 7), base sa datos ng Kantar Media. Sampung puntos naman ang lamang ng show laban sa kalabang programa nitong “Hiram na Anak” na nagtala lang ng 7.8%.

Mula naman nang umere ang “PlayHouse” sa telebisyon, nanatili itong panalo sa national TV ratings at humataw sa all-time high rating na 20.5%. Pinag-uusapan din ng netizens ang tagpo sa serye sa araw-araw nitong pangunguna sa trending topics sa social media.

Mayroon din itong spin off na pinamagatang “ZEKEling Maging SHIELA,” isang iWant original series tampok ang love team nina Donny Pangilinan at Kisses Delavin na patuloy na umaani ng views mula nang ilunsad ito sa ABS-CBN streaming service.

Kasama rin sa “PlayHouse” sina Isabella Daza, Kean Cipriano, AC Bonifacio, Ariella Arida, Dexter Doria, Nadia Montenegro, Ingrid Dela Paz, Jomari Angeles, Malou De Guzman, Smokey Manaloto, at Maxene Magalona.

Tutukan ang “PlayHouse” tuwing umaga sa ABS-CBN at sa ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com.

THEATER REVIEW: Coriolano

Based on the life of Caius Marcus Coriolanus, this Filipino translation by Guelan Luarca under the direction of Carlos Siguion-Reyna mixes apt humor with one of Shakespeare's last tragedies. Coriolanus wasn't originally part of the protagonist's name but rather attached to his original name because this celebrates one's bravery and success in fighting for Rome.

What I liked about this performance is that it made Shakespeare easy to understand. The major challenge in staging a Shakespeare play for the modern audience lie not in his characters which are based in places thousands of miles away from our country, but the fact that the text is always wordy and you have to get the right rhythm or else the audience will be spacing out 15 minutes into the play.

What helped elevate primarily this production is the strong performance of it's lead actor in the title role, Marco Viaña, who can both elicit disdain from the audience with his braggart ways and empathy when the nation he fought for turns against him because of his very nature. Sherry Lara plays the domineering mother to a hilt while the Aufidius of Brian Sy is a multidimensional villain.

As with the recent Tanghalang Pilipino productions, capitalizing on the Actors' Company's capacity to work really well as an ensemble without much guest actors proved a good decision since they were able to show a really clear picture of the characters' relationships to one another thanks to their onstage chemistry.

The set design of Ohm Design with the seemingly throbbing heart at its center and the panels is just perfect for the message of this play: the human heart is guarded no matter how much goodness you bestow upon it unless that goodness will make it feel powerful. Sure, Coriolanus served the people but he made them feel small and so he was no different from an oppressor.

Another notable aspect is the costume design by Bonsai Cielo, which was very easy on the eyes but has pop art elements particularly the designed on the repurposed boots many of the characters are wearing. The lighting design by Dennis Marasigan was at its most enthralling with the purple and red tones during the battle with the Volscian army which earned Coriolanus his title.

Coriolano is a play that is very timely since it is the campaign period and we have to ask ourselves, do we want leaders who please us but just entertain us with theatrics or do we want leaders who kind of piss us off but their honorable deeds are as thick as the slabs of marble in Rome?

Coriolano is the closing production of Tanghalang Pilipino's 32nd season. It will run until March 17 with 3pm and 8pm shows. You may call Ticketworld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph for tickets. You may also buy directly from the CCP Box Office with tel. no. 832-3704.

DIMENSIONS – AN EXHIBIT OF UST FINE ARTS BATCH ’80 ALL SET ON MARCH 26 – APRIL 13 AT PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER

It all started 4 years ago when Maris Medina asked 
batchmates from UST Fine Arts, Advertising batch 1980 to attend the reunion. With much perseverance and help from social media there was a good turnout. Reminiscing old
friendships led to the revival of a common interest of the group, which was painting. It was like an old love affair brought back to life.

The group’s first exhibit was at the Sta Lucia Mall in 2016, to coincide with Grandparents Day. With the help of batchmates Tito Alcala (of SILYA) and Jane Arieta (of Faber Castel), the group also mounted an art competition for senior citizens. It was a successful event that brought out the artistic skills of the lolos and lolas of Marikina City.

With Maris’ sudden passing 2 years ago, her husband Alex (also a batchmate) wanted to continue what she started. With invitation from Architect Rogelio Caringal of the Philippine Heart Center, the group will mount their second exhibit entitled “Dimensions” at the Philippine Heart Center Lobby Gallery 10. Exhibit will run from March 26 to April 13, 2019.

It will feature the work of Willie De Vera, Jane Arieta Ebarle, Chito Ignacio, Cecil Lane, Jun Lopez, Alex Medina, Vito Renato Panganiban, Jun Quinton, Edgar San Diego and Sheldon Villanueva.

A special segment in the exhibit is a fashion show on March 26 that will feature fashion designer and artist Edgar San Diego with his latest designs in collaboration with fellow artists Jane Arieta, Chito Ignacio and Alex Medina who
painted on the gowns.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Willie de Vera is a freelance professional photographer. His experience in photography started after high school when his father, a photography hobbyist himself, gifted him with a film SLR camera. After 28 years in the corporate world as design head in the Makati business district, he opted for early retirement to pursue his passion for photography. He was 2009 president of the prestigious 40-year old Zone V Camera Club, and a 4-time Photographer of the Year awardee. He has done photo exhibits, and coffee table books for design and photography.

Jane Arieta Ebarle is a painter who has done solo shows in Singapore and New York. Her two major projects are a solo exhibit at the National Museum where two of her paintings have become part of the Museum’s collection, and her 25
paintings commissioned by Malacanang Palace for the 2017 ASEAN Summit. She recently had a group show at the Philippine Consulate in the US. She was named as one of the top 100 women artists by a national committee. She has been a judge in a prestigious art contest and in an independent film and video contest; and an invited panel speaker in an art forum.

Chito Ignacio does full time painting of flowers and life subjects. For over 30 years he devoted time to professional photography for corporate and advertising accounts. During college he was First Honorable Mention for Creative Design
Sculpture and Second Prize winner for Composition Painting under Mario Parial. He was mentored by Rudolf Gonzalez, a renowned seascape artist.

Cecil Lane is a freelance artist residing in France where she does mostly interior design. She retired from the corporate ladder and is now going back to her first love, painting. There is a saying in French “le temps de prendre le temps” meaning slow down, enjoy more. This late blooming artist fits this saying well since she is never happier than spending time experimenting and developing her craft, true to the belief that creativity is a wild mind and disciplined eye.

Jun Lopez is a businessman, local travel enthusiast and organizer. After college, he worked as art director, visual merchandising artist, and had a brief stint with animation. His artwork is inspired by modern art techniques in painting, print and photography plus his passion for local travel.

Alex Medina is a visual artist who does interior decorating, mural painting and metal art sculpture. He has integrated skills acquired from over two decades of experience and has provided award winning visual design services locally and
abroad.

Vito Renato Panganiban is a realist painter and freelance artist. During college, he was part- time graphic designer and later employed by different companies. He became part-time faculty at the Emilio Aguinaldo College where he taught
drafting. He was winner of the logo design, mascot, caricature, and finalist in photography/sculpture competition.

Jun Quinton is into painting and sculpture. He considers himself a modern painter, his works are a mix of realism and impressionism, with some graphic touches using mediums such as watercolor, acrylic and oil. He had a 34-year career in advertising under various advertising giants, rising from the ranks to creative director. He was part-time faculty at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran where he taught Art Direction and Design, and became a film director for TV commercials and AVPs. For achievements, he was Honorable Mention in the 1978 UST Madonna and Child Sculpture Contest, and Finalist in the 1985 and 1991 Phil. Board on Books for Young People Illustrator’s Prize.

Edgar San Diego is a fashion designer. During his UST days, he did hand painting on formal clothes for established designers. He was the youngest founding member of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines where
he eventually became a 4-term president. He received citations and awards for his remarkable work in haute couture and theatrical costumes. He mounted solo fashion shows in Manila, Honolulu, Jakarta and Melbourne; and with fellow designers (Estilo Pilipino group) did shows in the US (New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Florida, Atlanta) and London.

Sheldon Villanueva is a designer and former CEO of a company that designed and manufactured leather bags and accessories for other network brands. Now in his twilight years, he decided to do his own art to honor his dad Sixto and
pursue his love for nature. He sees potential in everyday materials be they junk or discarded items. From these materials he creates new life and turns them to useful and collectible art.