Anne Curtis-Smith at Edward Barber, Bibigyang Liwanag ang Araneta sa Novermber 8

Taun-taon nang bisyo ng Araneta Center ang mag-imbita ng celebrities para maglead ng tree lighting ceremony. Sa November 8 ay magaganap ito sa Times Square Food Park sa ika-7 ng gabi.

1981 nila sinimulang gawin ito pero ang 100 talampakan na Christmas tree ay 2017 lang inilagay. Noong nakaraang taon ay sina Vice Ganda at Sarah Geronimo ang present. Si Vice ay may posibilidad na makadaan this year kung kakayanin ng schedule niya.

20,000 katao ang nagpunta last year. Kasama din this year ang Reigning Binibining Pilipinas Queens pati ibang celebrities sa pailaw.

Ito ang ilan sa mga celebrities na naging bahagi ng annual tree lighting event for within the past 7 years: Alex Gonzaga (2016, 2017), Erik Santos (2017), Kisses Delavin (2017), BoybandPH (2017), Maxine Medina (2016), Goin' Bulilit stars (2016), Daryl Ong (2016), Jason Dy (2016), Dawn Chang (2016), Maris Racal (2016), Vivoree Esclito (2016), Loisa Andalio (2015, 2016), Iñigo Pascual (2014, 2016), Jona Viray (2016), Vice Ganda (2014-2016), Sarah Lahbati (2015), John Prats (2015), Joshua Garcia (2015), Richard Yap (2014), James Reid (2014), Robi Domingo (2014), Martin Nievera (2013), Arielle Arida (2013), and Pia Wurtzbach (2013).

This Segment of The Clash Season 2 This Sunday Will Test Friendships!

This Sunday night, we continue to the next level of competition Pares Kontra Pares  where the winning duo proceeds to the next round while the losing pair is broken up and has to compete against each other to claim one of the red chairs for the Top 12.

 Find out who will prevail in the battle of the duets!

And which teammate-turned-opponent will succeed in the Matira ang Matibay Round?

This is The Clash! is hosted by Clash Masters Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz, with Journey Hosts Rita Daniela and Ken Chan, with The Clash Panel Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Christian Bautista, and Lani Misalucha.

Episode 14 airs this Sunday after Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.

Which is the Better Pair, Rita Daniela and Ken Chan or Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz?

This Saturday, the Top 16 remaining clashers will face a new challenge as the third round of the competition begins.

But before the battle starts, Clash Masters Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz will perform an exciting duet together with Journey Hosts Ken Chan and Rita Daniela.

This weekend, we’ll start Round 3 of the fiercest singing competition in the country dubbed as “Pares Kontra Pares .”  In this round, the Clashers will be performing duet songs in pairs. Two pairs will battle each episode.

The losing pair will have to compete against each other on an elimination clash called “Matira Matibay.”

Who will win between a pair of biriteras  and power vocalists?

Every week the competition grows more intense and the job of the Clash Panel Lani Misalucha, Ai-Ai Delas Alas, and Christian Bautista becomes harder and harder.

Do not miss the beginning of the Duets Round this Saturday. Witness the most intense singing battle on TV – The Clash! Episode 13 airs after Pepito Manaloto.

Heavenly Treats Await Kids this Halloween at Enchanted Kingdom

Enchanted Kingdom is celebrating Halloween that is beyond the usual. Head over to the Park and do not fear— join EK’s HALO-WEEN: A Heavenly Costume Party! All kids (up to 12 years old) can enjoy a FREE entrance to the Park if you come in your most creative heavenly and angelic attire.

WHEN: November 2, 2019 l Saturday l 1:00 pm

WHERE: Eldar’s Theater

A maximum of four (4) companions may get a 20% discount on your purchase of Regular Day Pass upon registration. Registration starts at 11:00am until 1:00pm only at the Group Sales Office.

For more details, please call (632) 8 584-3535 loc. 610 and look for Franco. To get latest updates and announcements, don’t forget to like Enchanted Kingdom’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.ph.

Cinema One Originals 2019 Festival Schedule

Here's the full schedule and line-up of this year's Cinema One Originals 2019 Film Festival!

TriNoma, Glorietta, Ayalla Malls Manila Bay, Power Plant Mall, and Gateway schedule:

UPFI Cine Adarna, Cinematheque Centre Manila, Black Maria, Cinema '76 schedule:

OR MOBILE, you can save the image on your phone to easily access it anytime, anywhere! 

FOR DESKTOP, you can download the PDF here.

The following are the titles in the main competition section: 

1. "Lucid"
Alessandra De Rossi, JM De Guzman
Directed by Natts Jadaone, Victor Villanueva and Dan Villegas

2. "Metamorphosis" 
Gold Azeron, Ivan Padilla, Iana Bernardez, Yayo Aquila and Ricky Davao 
Directed by J.E. Tiglao

3. "O"
Anna Luna, Jasmine Curtis, Lauren Young and Sarah Carlos
Directed by Kevin Dayrit

4. "Sila Sila" 
Gio Gahol and Topher Fabregas
Directed by Gian Carlo Abraham

5. "Tayo Muna Habang Hindi Pa Tayo"
JC Santos and Jane Oineza
Directed by Denise O’Hara

6. "Tia Madre"
Jana Agoncillo and Cherie Gil 
Directed by Eve Baswel

7. "Utopia"
Joem Bascon, Enzo Pineda Ahron Villena and Karen Toyoshima
Directed by Dustin Celestino and Dustin Uy 

8. "Yours Truly, Shirley" 
Rayt Carreon, Dennis Padilla and Regine Velasquez 
Directed by Nigel Santos 

Regine Velasquez at Jose Mari Chan,May Espesyal na Parangal sa 11th PMPC Star Awards for Music this 2019

Tuwing nakakaisip tayo ng mga kantang pambirit, ang Asia's Songbird na si Regine Velasquez-Alcasid malamang ang madalas nating naiisip. Kapag "Ber Months" naman ay malamang mag-uumpisa nang magpatugtog sa malls ng Jose Mari Chan songs para paalalahanan tayo na ilang buwan na lang ay Pasko na naman. Ang dalawang importanteng figures ng OPM ay gagawaran ng Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award (Regine) at Gawad Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Award (JMC).

Si Regine ay nanominate na o nanalo in the past para sa mga sumusunod na performances: Low Key (1st), And I Love You So (1st), Fantasy (3rd), Mr. and Mrs. A. (4th), Foursome (5th), Silver (5th), Hulog ka ng Langit (6th). Voices of Love (6th), Ultimate (7th), Push Mo Yan Teh (7th), Royals (8th), Hugot (10th), R3.0 (10th), at #paMORE (10TH). Nanalo na rin siya noong 2012 sa 4th PMPC Star Awards for Music bilang isa sa mga Natatanging Alagad ng Musika. 

Ito naman ang kauna-unahang beses na aawardan si JMC ng grupo. Ang mga pinakasikat niyang kanta sa Youtube pagdating sa views ay ang mga sumusunod: Christmas in Our Hearts (12M), A Perfect Christmas (6.5M), Beautiful Girl (5.2M), at Please Be Careful with My Heart (2.7M).

Ito ang buong listahan ng nominees: 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. Alon (Hale) Warner Music Philippines
2. Breakthrough (Julie Anne San Jose) Universal Records
3. Himig Handog 2018 (Various Artist) Star Music
4. Megastar (Sharon Cuneta) Star Music
5. Queen Of Soul (Jaya) Star Music
6. Sea Of Lights (Sponge Cola) Universal Records
7. Sentimental (True Faith) Star Music
8. Superhero (Jed Madela) Star Music

SONG OF THE YEAR

1. Buwan (JK Labajo) MCA Music, Inc.
2. Chambe (Alex Gonzaga) Star Music
3. Dalaga (Allmost) Viva Records
4. Hindi Na Nga (This Band) Viva Records
5. Ikaw At Ako (Moira dela Torre and Jason Marvin) Star Music
6. Kahit Ayaw Mo Na (This Band) Viva Records
7. Kung ‘Di Rin Lang Ikaw (December Avenue feat. Moira Dela Torre) Tower of Doom Records
8. Sana (I Belong To The Zoo) Yellow Room Music Philippines

MALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Alden Richards (Until I See You Again) GMA Records
2. Billy Crawford (Filipina Girl) Viva Records
3. Christian Bautista (Aking Mahal) Universal Records
4. Daniel Padilla (Malay Ko) Star Music
5. Gary Valenciano (Ililigtas Ka Nya) Star Music
6. Jed Madela (Di Matitinag) Star Music
7. JK Labajo (Buwan) MCA Music, Inc.
8. Ronnie Liang (Ligaya) Viva Records

FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Alex Gonzaga (Chambe) Star Music)
2. Jaya (Hanggang Dito Na Lang) Star Music
3. Jona (Ngayon at Kailanman) Star Music
4. Julie Ann San Jose (Tayong Dalawa) Universal Records
5. Juris (Say That You Love Me) Star Music
6. Moira dela Torre (Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko) Star Music
7. Regine Velasquez Alcasid (Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal) Star Music
8. Sharon Cuneta (Hanggang Dulo) Star Music

CONCERT OF THE YEAR

1. Aegis Doble Dekada: Ang Soundtrack Ng Buhay Mo (ABS-CBN Events and Live Artists)
2. Higher Than High (Star Events)
3. Jojo Mendrez: The Revival King Live! (Aqueous Entertainment)
4. Lani | Morisette: A Musical Journey (Solaire Resort and Casino)
5. Lea Salonga, The 40th Anniversary Concert (Eastwest and Paggs)
6. My 40 Years, Sharon (San Miguel Corporation)
7. OA 30th Anniversary Concert (ABS-CBN Events, Star Events and A Team)
8. Regine At The Movies (Amore Entertainment)
9. The Songbird And The Songhorse (ABS-CBN Events and Star Events)

MALE CONCERT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

1. Darren Espanto (Unstoppable) MCA Music Inc.
2. Erik Santos (My Greatest Moments) Cornerstone Concerts and Lucky 7 Koi Productions
3. Gerald Santos (Homecoming) Media Biz, Echo Jham and Twin Productions International, Inc.
4. Jed Madela (Higher Than High) Star Events
5. Martin Nieverra (Timeless Classics) Starmedia Entertainment)
6. Ogie Alcasid (OA 30th Anniversary Concert (ABS-CBN Events, Star Events and A Team)
7. Richard Poon (RP10 10th Anniversary Concert) Cornerstone Concerts and Resorts World Manila
8. Vice Ganda (The Songbird And The Songhorse) ABS-CBN Events and Star Events

FEMALE CONCERT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

1. Kuh Ledesma (The 2nd Kuhl Event) Advanced Aesthetics by Dr. Venia Javellana
2. KZ Tandingan (Supreme) Star Events and Cornerstone Concerts
3. Lani Misalucha (Lani | Morisette: A Musical Journey) Solaire Resort and Casino)
4. Lea Salonga (Lea Salonga The 40th Anniversary Concert) Eastwest and Paggs
5. Morisette Amon ( Lani | Morisette: A Musical Journey (Solaire Resort and Casino)
6. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid (Regine At The Movies) iMusic Entertainment, Inc.
7. Sharon Cuneta (My 40 Years, Sharon) San Miguel Corporation
8. Yeng Constantino (ExtraOrdinary Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino) Cornerstone Concerts

DUO/GROUP CONCERT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

1. Aegis (Doble Dekada: Ang Soundtrack Ng Buhay Mo) ABS-CBN Events and Live Artists
2. TNT Boys (TNT Boys:The Big Shot Concert) ABS-CBN Events, TNTV and Star Events

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

1. Bagong Umaga (Agsunta)
Director : Miko Pelino | Star Music
2. Filipina Girl (Billy Crawford feat. Marcus Davis & James Reid
Director: Kenneth Gabona | Viva Records
3. Gaga (Nar Cabico)
Director: (Nar Cabico and Nicco Manalo) GMA Records
4. Hindi Na Nga (This Band)
Director: Kiko Meily (Viva Records)
5. One More Heart (Suy Galvez)
Director: Frank Lloyd Mamaril | LST Music Production
6. Regrets (Julie Ann San Jose) Universal Records
Director: JC Echanes and Hush Magtoto
7. Sugarol (Maris Racal)
Director: John Leo D. Garcia | Star Music
8. This World For Us All (Aekaye)
Director: Dong Pilotos | LST Music Production

MALE POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Alden Richards (Until I See You Again) GMA Records
2. Carlo Aquino (Komplikado) Ivory Music
3. Daniel Padilla (Ikaw Ang Musika Ko) Star Music
4. Darren Espanto (Poison) MCA Music, Inc.
5. Erik Santos (Nais) Star Music
6. Jericho Rosales (Hardin) Star Music
7. Joaquin Garcia (Don't Know What To Say, Don't Know What To Do) Media Sync Production
8. Marlo Mortel (Habang Ako’y Mag-isa) Star Music

FEMALE POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Alex Gonzaga (Chambe) Star Music
2. Janah Zaplan (‘Di Ko Na Kaya) Ivory Music
3. Julie Ann San Jose (Regrets) Universal Records)
4. Kylene Alcantara (Fake Love) GMA Records
5. Loisa Andalio (Sasabay sa Ulan) Star Music
6. Maris Racal (High Crush) Star Music
7. Rita Daniela (Florita) GMA Records
8. Sharlene San Pedro (Pa’no Ang Lahat) Ivory Music

POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. #EO806 (Edward Barber) Star Music
2. D4 (Daniel Padilla) Star Music
3. Decade (Bugoy Drilon )Star Music
4. Erik Santos (Erik Santos 15) Star Music
5. Kyline (Kyline Alcantara) GMA Records
6. Loisa (Loisa Andalio) Star Music
7. Stellar (Maris Racal) Star Music
8. Until I See You Again (Alden Richards) GMA Records

DUO/GROUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Banda Ni Kleggy (Mandirigma Ng Pag-ibig) Warner Music Philippines
2. Beautiful Let Down (Where Do I Go) PolyEast Records
3. BoyBandPh (Hanggang Kailan Kaya)Star Music
4. Hale (Alon) Warner Music Philippines
5. Hashtags (Hold Up) Star Music
6. Mayonnaise (Gusto Ko Lang) Ivory Music
7. This Band (Hindi Na Nga) Viva Records
8. TNT Boys (Show Me A Smile) Star Music

NEW FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Golden Cañedo (Ngayon) GMA Records
2. Izzeah (City Light) PolyEast Records
3. Jayda Avanzado (Happy For You) Star Music
4. Loisa Andalio (Sasamahan Kita) Star Music
5. Mara Aragon (Everything You Are) Vehnee Saturno Music, Inc.
6. Maris Racal ( Ikaw Lang Sapat Na) Star Music
7. Mirriam Manalo (Una Ka) GMA Records
8. Via Ortega (Paghanga) Viva Records)

NEW MALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Anthony Rosaldo (Larawan Mo) GMA Records
2. Chan Millanes (Tuldok) PolyEast Records)
3. Edward Barber ( #EO8O6) Star Music
4. Gari Escobar (Baguio) Ivory Music
5. Garret Bolden (Lilipad Na) GMA Records
6. Jong Madaliday (Ano Ba) GMA Records
7. Ryan Tamondong (Haay Pag-ibig ) Star Music
8. Yam Sison (Kayang-Kaya) I Entertainment Management

NEW GROUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Allmost (Dalaga) Viva Records
2. This Band (Kahit Ayaw Mo Na) Viva Records
3. BellaDonnas (Sa Una Pa Lang) 3:16 Events and Talent Management Company
4. Down By 18 (Piring) Viva Records
5. SB19 (Tilaluha) ShowBT Entertainment
6. 5th String Band (Kamiseta) Viva Records

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

1. Billy Crawford, Marcus Davis and James Reid (Filipina Girl) Viva Records
2. December Avenue and Moira Dela Torre (Kung ‘Di Rin Lang Ikaw) Tower of Doom Records
3. Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez (Pagbigyang Muli) Star Music
4. Ex-Battalion and Alden Richards (Superhero Mo) GMA Records
5. Fern and Julie Anne San Jose (Down For Me) Universal Records
6. Gloc 9 and Al James (Lagi) Universal Records
7. Iñigo Pascual and Maris Racal (Tayo Na ‘Di Tayo) Star Music
8. Kritiko and Kyla (Kababata) Star Music

ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Davey Langit (Gitna) Star Music
2. Juris (Say That You Love Me) Star Music
3. Noel Cabangon (Wala Nang Dahilan Pang Umasa) Universal Records
4. Patrick Quiroz (Lullaby) Star Music
5. Rayt Carreon (Miss Chubby) Star Music

REVIVAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR

1. Be My Lady (Erard) Star Music
2. Don't Know What To Say, Don't Know What To Do Joaquin Garcia (Media Sync Production)
3. Even The Nights Are Better (Kyla) Star Music
4. Handog (Jojo Mendrez) Star Image Artist Management
5. Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (LA Santos) Star Music
6. Ligaya (Ronnie Liang) Viva Records
7. Ngayon at Kailanman (Jona) Star Music
8. Sana Ngayong Pasko (Sarah Javier) Music R Us

DANCE RECORDING OF THE YEAR

1. Ako Lang Sana (Hashtags) Star Music
2. Breathless (Jayda Avanzado) Star Music
3. Cebuana (Karencitta) Viva Records
4. Chambe (Alex Gonzaga) Star Music
5. Otso Na (Toni Gonzaga and Alex Gonzaga) Star Music
6. Poison (Darren Espanto) MCA Music, Inc
7. Sasamahan Kita (Loisa Andalio) Star Music
8. We Don't Give A F**k (Sheree) Viva Records

ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. Alon (Hale) Warner Music Philippines
2. Clap, Clap, Clap (IV of Spades) Warner Music Philippines
3. Grandma (Unique) O/C Records
4. Joe and Mike Chan (Star Music)
5. Plug ‘N Play (Agadiers) Viva Records
6. Sea Of Lights (Sponge Cola) Universal Records
7. Album Deluxe (Banda Ni Klergy) Warner Music Philippines
8. Takipsilim (Autotelic) MCA Music, Inc.

ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Agadiers (Gugma) Viva Records
2. Autotelic (Takipsilim) MCA Music, Inc.
3. IV of Spades (Bawat Kaluluwa) Warner Music Philippines
4. Jose Carlito (My Generation) Star Music
5. Sponge Cola (Kunwari) Universal Records
6. Unique (Ozone, Itulak ang Pinto) O/C Records
7. Unit 406 (Unit 406) Star Music
8. Yonin High (Rock And Roll Angel) Star Music

R&B ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. Highs and Lows (Mikee Misalucha) GMA Records
2. Queen Of Soul (Jaya) Star Music

R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. ABY (Alone) Ivory Music
2. Chan Millanes (Tuldok) PolyEast Records
3. Jaya (Hanggang Dito Na Lang) Star Music
4. Mikee Misalucha (I Got You) GMA Records
5. Sassa (Picking Petals) PolyEast Records
6. Young JV (Ghost) Star Music
7. Zach Tabudlo (The Way You Wanted) Ivory Music

FOLK/COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR

1. Branches (Ben and Ben) Sony Music Philippines
2. Dalawang Tao (Rice Lucido) O/C Records
3. Jack En Poy (Bullet Dumas) Star Music
4. Kayumanggi (Bugoy Drilon) Star Music
5. Litung-lito (Vincent Eco) 22 Tango Records
6. Luksong Tinik (Joey Ayala) Star Music
7. Start All Over Again (John Rendez) Star Music

NOVELTY ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. BlankTape (Pekeng Pag-ibig) Lodi Music
2. Bugoy Drilon (Namo) Star Music
3. Dj Jhai Ho and DJ Joco Loco (Agey Agey Hey) Star Music
4. Mel Sorillano (Bakit Pa Kasi) Ivory Music
5. Mojack Perez (Katuga) Lodi Records
6. Vice Ganda (Dahil Kasama Mo Siya) Star Music

NOVELTY SONG OF THE YEAR

1. Dahil Kasama Mo Siya (Vice Ganda) Star Music
2. Gigilicious (DJ Eva Ronda) Star Music
3. Katuga (Mojack Perez) Lodi Records
4. Malia, Malia (Malia feat. Pokwang) Star Music
5. Namo (Bugoy Drilon) Star Music
6. Pekeng Pag-ibig (BlankTape) Lodi Music

RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Allmost (Dalaga) Viva Records
2. Blanktape (Pekeng Pag-ibig) Lodi Records
3. Ex Battalion (Superhero Mo) GMA Records
4. Gloc 9 (Lagi) Universal Records
5. Jayson Diwa (Sabungero) Rebolusyon Rekords
6. Jerzoned (GYSB) Ivory Music
7. Kritiko (Kababata) Star Music
8. Pure Mind Quiet Heart (Maze) Ivory Music

COMPILATION ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. Awit at Laro ( Star Music)
2. Himig Handog 2018 (Star Music)
3. Mga Awit Kapuso Vol. 9 (GMA Records)

Beauty Gonzales Covered with Blood Before Kadenang Ginto

"To be covered with so much blood talaga, di ko makalimutan yun. Sobrang tagal ko matapos maligo," said Beauty Gonzalez regarding her experience in the supernatural thriller film
Hellcome Home. She stars in the film together with Raymond Bagatsing, who she has worked  with prior in Pusong Ligaw.

She admits to being surprised by former Reina Hispanoamericana contender Alyssa Muhlach's
acting skill as she hasn't seen Clarita. She teases an amazing scene Gillian Vicencio did which was also very daring. 

The house where the film was shot is situated in Pulilan, Bulacan and is in the middle of a bunch of mango trees. Beauty heaped praised upon Pong Ignacio who did the cinematography for this film, as well as Heneral Luna and Abandoned. "I am very confident that it is a
beautiful, well-lit film talaga," she exclaimed.

Hellcome Home is directed by Bobby Bonifacio and revolves around a house newly bought by  couple Marcy (Alyssa Muhlach) and Peter Villareal (Dennis Trillo). The house is situated in a secluded area and according to townsfolk, it has a dreadful past. Something happened to its previous occupants (Beauty and Raymond) and the townsfolk are worried that the  same fate will befall the couple. 

The film is rated R-13 without cuts by the MTRCB. Teejay Marquez and Lui Manansala are also in the supporting cast.

SOLAIRE GIGS: KWERDAS

Featuring Ice Seguerra and Noel Cabangon

Nov 23 at The Tent at Solaire

What better way to reward oneself after a week of hard work than to spend the weekend chilling with friends and loved ones. Solaire has come up with the ideal entertainment for the working crowd. It is launching “Solaire Gigs,” an intimate concert series featuring today’s hottest music acts with drinks galore and favorite bar chow thrown into the mix. 

“Solaire Gigs” kicks-off with “KWERDAS” an evening with two of the country’s best acoustic artists – ICE SEGUERRA and NOEL CABANGON who will be performing their hit songs along with current ones and other crowd favorites. Ice and Noel will have something for everyone when they perform this November 23 at The Tent at Solaire. 

Totally spontaneous and unstructured, braver audience members will be invited to join the performers up onstage to jam with Ice, Noel, and a six-piece band while the rest can sing-along to their hearts’ content from wherever they are.

Chill out this November at Kwerdas. Buy your tickets now at www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 8891-9999.

FILM REVIEW: Unforgettable (2019)

Jasmine (Sarah Geronimo) seems to be a healthy, cheerful, little girl who is kind of obsessive compulsive. She has reminders how to live life on wooden tablets that she sees as soon as she wakes up, and she keeps her stuffed toys propped up in a particular manner after having fixed her bed. However, as we get introduced to her close relationship with her grandmother Olive (Gina Pareño) who raised her and her two siblings, we learn that there is more to her than meets the eye.

She helps Olive run the cafe and we learn via the lottery scene as well as her scene with a customer of particular tastes that she is somewhat a genius, armed with a photographic memory and can recite orders word for word. However, her childish demeanor isn't just a demeanor at all, she is really a child. The illness wasn't mentioned at all anywhere in the film but Jasmine has Asperger's syndrome, now more popularly known as autism spectrum disorder, thus rendering her emotionally and socially stunted.

The film's trailer makes us expect that the movie will be about Jasmine saving Olive via a little intelligent dog who just happened to look like the old woman's deceased dog, Happy (Milo). However, that is just the tip of the iceberg. When Olive comes down with a contagious disease, Jasmine has no choice but to live with her sisters, Dahlia (Ara Mina) and Violet (Meg Imperial). I know this is a small detail but I'm mighty curious as to what they do for a living since their house looks like it costs a hundred million or so. Anyway, even though both are aware of Jasmine's special condition, Dahlia is constantly on the edge because she wants Jasmine to grow up.

If you are expecting some Pixar type miracle in the film, you are not going to get it. The film offers something far more better and realistic, which is using Jasmine's character to make us realize that even though there are bad situations in life, we just need to open our eyes and we will see that there good people along the way. Jasmine's kindness and innocence paved the way for people to see the good in themselves (like the holdupper from the trailer) which they didn't know existed. Milo made her strong as her companion while she manages to find her footing in a world where people do whatever they can to get by. She learns to let go and hold on to the memories which makes her a stronger person.

Unforgettable is a very apt adjective to describe Sarah's performance in this film, which is proof that the pop princess can be called a queen when it comes to acting. She is what holds the film together, like what she did in Miss Granny. Cameos from Viva artists especially Anne Curtis as Nurse Gem also added a splash of fun to this dramatic coming of age film.

New Jewel of the Philippines 2019 Queens To be Unveiled Tonight October 24

It is now the fourth edition of this pageant which aims not just to look at physical beauty, but also astuteness when it comes to preserving our country’s culture and national heritage. Jewel of the Philippines 2019 in on its final leg of pre-pageant activities after having finished with the closed door interviews the other day. They also had a swimsuit competition sponsored by Sonny Boy Mindo as well as a pool party at “The Resthouse” in Antipolo Last Sunday.

The ladies also went to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts a week ago and undertook a lecture by esteemed academician and former NCCA Chairperson Prof. Felipe de Leon, Jr.

The 15 lovely candidates are Joanna Day (Manila), Polyanna Martina Manalo (Magdalena, Laguna), Jamaila Dumlao (Cagayan), Remedy Hernandez (Dupax del Sur, Nueva Viscaya), Nina Cortinas (Marilao, Bulacan), Mikhaela Mendoza (Bulacan, Bulacan), Stephanie Ricablanca (Taguig), Jan Paulyne Castillejos (Cauayan, Isabela), Alyssa Gayle Nojadera (Makati), Rodelie Joy Ansay (Cavinti, Laguna), Princess Maniago (Santiago, Isabela), Clarice de Guzman (Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya), Glenmayne Yalung (Negros Occidental), Christine May Torres (Gapan, Nueva Ecija), and Jhianne Comedia (Palawan).

The coronation will take place later at 7 o’clock in the evening. The venue will be at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig. Mister Landscapes 2019 Yuta Uemura will be one of the special guests during the pageant night. The pageant is currently owned by John dela Vega.

Himig Handog 2019 Winners

Himig Handog 2019 ended on a high note after "Mabagal", a love song which garnered over 19 million Youtube views, took home 5 special awards aside from the top prize as Best Song. 

Best Song (1M cash prize): "Mabagal"
Composer: Dan Tanedo
Interpreter: Daniel Padilla and Moira dela Torre

2nd Best Song (500K cash prize): "Simula ng Dulo"
Composer: Davey Langit and Therese Marie Villarante
Interpreter: Davey Langit)

3rd Best Song (200K cash prize): "Please Lang"
Composer: Michael Angelo "Aikee" Aplacador
Interpreter: Alex Gonzaga

4th Best Song (150K cash prize): "Nung Tayo Pa"
Composer: Rex Torremoro and Elmar Jann Bolano
Interpreter: Janella Salvador

5th Best Song (100K cash prize): "Panandalian"
Composers: Jerome Arcangel and Cee Jay del Rosario
Interpreter: TJ Monterde

Special Awards (50K prize each)
MOR Philippines' Choice Award,  MYX Choice for Best Music Video, ONE Music PH's Choice for Favorite Interpreter, Star Music's Choice Award for Best Produced Track, and Listener's Choice for Most Streamed Track: "Mabagal" by  interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira dela Torre composed/produced by Dan Tanedo

The Himig Handog 2019 Album can be streamed via Spotify as well as iTunes and music videos are available via Youtube.