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Gail Banawis to sing PHL anthem at May 2 Pacquiao-Mayweather match: ‘Great blessing!’
By Cristina DC Pastor The multi-talented, well-liked teen from the Bronx, Gail Banawis, has been handpicked to sing the Philippine National Anthem at the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight in Las Vegas on May 2nd. “With God, all things are possible, right?” writes Gail, as she announced the news on Facebook. Gail, 19, will perform the Philippine anthem, […]
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How theater musicals helped me overcome shyness
By John Sapida I started performing in musicals in the 7th grade. As a shy immigrant boy of about 12 or 13 years old, it was hard for me to make friends and talk to people. I was having a serious case of culture shock! Over the years, I stepped out of my shell when […]
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Leslie Lewis debuts indie film ‘With Child’ at SOHO festival May 16
After being shortlisted in the prestigious 2014 Cannes Film Festival Critics’ Week, the independent film “With Child” will now be headlining the 2015 SOHO International Film Festival NYC at the Village East Cinema, Auditorium 1 on May 16, Saturday from 4:20 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. The festival will feature a Q&A with the cast and […]
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Red Carpet campaign for the return of the Bells of Balangiga
By Lawrence C. Ochoa An Indiegogo campaign seeking the return of the Bells of Balangiga to the Philippines was recently launched in Los Angeles, spearheaded by a group of Hollywood actors and concerned community members who call themselves the Return the Bells Committee. Their goal is the return of the Bells of Balangiga to Samar […]
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‘Dig’ is now my favorite prime-time thriller and here’s why
By Wendell Gaa I don’t know if it is my love for archaeology-themed movies, such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” or that I love to travel and indulge myself in the history of such “ancient civilization” countries — which I’ve visited such as India, Turkey, Israel and Jordan — but I find something […]
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Diwa ng Kalayaan kicks off 117th Philippine Independence Day celebration
Diwa Ng Kalayaan 2014 Mikaela Alexa Rada of Bayonne, New Jersey, is ready to turn over her crown to her successor. Competing for the title are six talented and community service-oriented young women, according to the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI). They are Joanna Lizardo, Rianne Avendula-Philips, Jazmine Emmanuelle B. Binag, Andrea Joyce Hermoso, […]
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Broadway on a budget: How to win ‘Wicked’ in a lottery
By John Sapida As a fan of Broadway musicals, I always try to find ways to see shows for the fraction of the price. Last week, I was fortunate enough to be one of the winners of $30 tickets to see “Wicked,” one of Broadway’s longest running musicals, on my second try. During most performances, […]
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To the American beside me who said it felt like a U2 concert, it’s only Parokya ni Edgar, honey!
By Jen Furer On my family’s first visit to the Philippines 10 years ago, my children had their first exposure to Original Pilipino Music (OPM) through the songs of Parokya ni Edgar. Their cousins introduced them to the distinct, story-telling style music of the four band members. Thus, my kids learned about the romantic courtship […]
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SO Jannelle!: Broadway in Glendale
By Jannelle So The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra does a night on the town! On April 25th, FASO will bring Broadway to the Alex Theater in Glendale, California in “FASO Goes Broadway,” where the 50-member ensemble will interpret memorable musicals from stage classics such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “My Fair Lady,” and […]