ARCI & JM STAR IN A RIOT PRESSCON FOR 'LAST FOOL SHOW'

Words and photos (blogcon) by Danny Vibas

Now we know how riotously romantic the romcom film "The Last Fool Show" will be when it starts showing nationwide on April 10. It's lead stars Arci Muñozand JM Guzman treated the press and the bloggers to about a full hour of their "laglagan" convo at the grand press conference for the film Saturday noon (March 30) at Tipsy Pig Gastro Bar in Timog Ave., QC.

Arci revealed to JM for the first time that when they were doing backstage work together at UP Diliman, where they both took up Theater Arts, she thought JM was gay --"dahil ang paniwala naman naming lahat na babaeng Theater Arts major, halos lahat ng kaklase naming lalake ay bading!"

Arci added that JM was chubby and "malamya" at that time.

JM could hardly believe that it was how Arci regarded him and he went on to reveal that they were a close barkada at that time.

"Pero nung pumasok ka sa wrestling nung tapos na tayo ng college, naiisip ko na di ka pala bading!" quipped Arci.

JM shot back: "Good that you didn't conclude na gay talaga ako dahil nakikipagyakapan ako sa lalake!"

Well, that's a sample of how the exchanges between them went while fielding questions from the press.

Their being both irrepressible is put to good use in the film directed by Eduardo Roy Jr. since it deals with an indie filmmaker (portrayed by Arci) who decides to make a mainstream movie about a guy's effort to win back an ex-girlfriend whom he has junked. JM plays the ex. While doing the film, though, the ex-boyfriend began to stage a comeback, perhaps lured to do so by the ex-girlfriend always associating--in her mind-- the scenes she shoots for her film with what really happened in real life with her and the ex-boyfriend.

Remember, "The Last Fool Show" is a romcom, not a syrup-sweet, syrup-sticky romance.

Golden Cañedo Answers Comparison to Sarah Geronimo During Launch of New Single

Following the success of her debut single “Ngayon,” The Clash grand champion Golden Cañedo is set to launch her second single entitled “Tayo Pa Rin,” under GMA Music.

The young Kapuso singer feels grateful for this latest feat in her music career and looks forward to exploring various genres. She's also glad that she was able to perform with Kapuso artists she looks up to, Lani Misalucha and Christian Bautista.

“Masaya ako dahil marami ang nag-aabang at katulad kong nae-excite sa mga kantang inaawit ko. Sana patuloy niyo po akong suportahan at ang mga kantang ito dahil may mga kakaiba at bagong musika kaming inihahanda para sa inyo,” she said.

Currently, Golden is a mainstay of the musical-variety show Studio 7. She has already explored the possibility of an acting career when she played herself in Magpakailanman.

Composed by Rica del Rosario, the song in the balld genre Tayo Pa Rin" can now be heard on-air in Barangay LS 97.1 and all other Barangay FM stations nationwide. It will became available last March 30 on Apple Music, Spotify and other digital stores worldwide.

The song’s music video, directed by Miggy Tanchanco, was released on GMA Music's Youtube channel on the same day, 4 p.m.

"Sobrang glad ko po kasi nakita nila si Sarah [Geronimo] sa 'kin and sobrang glad ko rin siya yung isa sa naging inspirasyon ko para matupad ang pangarap ko," she answered one of the press people who asked regarding people who frequently compare her to the former Kapuso artist. She also revealed they haven't had a chance to meet in person yet.

On May 11, she will be part of Studio 7's Musikalye in Brooklyn, New York together with the biggest Kapuso Stars like Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Kyline Alcantara, and Christian Bautista. She admits this is her first time in the "Big Apple" and she took additional workshops as well as did some physical preparations so she would be ready for this big opportunity to showcase her talent on an international stage.

FEU’S PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON CULTURE PRESENTS THE FEU BAMBOO BAND IN “A TOAST TO BROADWAY” ON MAY 4

Far Eastern University President’s Committee on Culture presents the FEU Bamboo Band in a concert entitled, “A Toast to Broadway” on Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the historic FEU Auditorium. Known as the Cultural Center of the country in the 1950’s, the FEU Auditorium celebrates its 70th Anniversary throughout 2019.

The FEU Bamboo Band is composed of students from the different institutes of Far Eastern University under the artistic direction of Norberto Cads, who is celebrating his 10 th anniversary with FEU. Mr. Cads has extensive knowledge on bamboo music and has participated in numerous international expositions and festivals together with the Banda Kawayan Pilipinas. He trains his members in various genres of music. The culmination of a whole academic year’s worth of rehearsals taught the members masterpieces from iconic Broadway musicals.

“A Toast to Broadway” features classics from Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia!, Wicked, and Les Miserables on bamboo instruments. The concert celebrates these enchanting hits from Broadway Musicals but also highlights the talented members of the group who are all non music majors. The concert will reinforce to the audience that theatrical music is accessible to everyone, is enjoyable and can be performed on bamboo instruments.

The concert will be further electrified by two exceptional artists namely Mr. Raymond Gorospe and Ms. Banaue Miclat Janssen. Mr. Raymond Gorospe is a host, commercial model, and 2015 WCOPA (World Championships of Performing Arts) multi medallist including Silver Medals for the Gospel and Broadway Vocals Categories. Ms. Banaue Miclat Janssen is a professional performer who has won two Aliw Awards for Best Performance for a New Concept Production, most recently for her performance in Ginugunita Kita in the FEU Auditorium, the Best Actress Award from the Metropolitan Opera Getty Awards for her role in “Salome”, and a Best Actress citation for New York University’s First Run Film Festival for “Giving Care”. She is a professor in the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts. She is the current Artistic Director of Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (DUP) and the UP Playwrights’ Theatre (UPPT).

“A Toast to Broadway” is a free concert that also celebrates the ninety first year of Far Eastern University. Tickets may be downloaded from www.Ticket2Me.net. For more information about the concert, FEU’s Cultural Groups and other upcoming performances, please visit and like the FEU President’s Committee on Culture Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/FEUPCC or download the FEU Cultural App.

You may also call the PCC Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, at (632) 849-4145.

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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