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WHERE I LIVE: Cicero Oca has no regrets living in East Harlem
By Cristina DC Pastor It wasn’t the best of times when Cicero Oca moved into a rent-stabilized building in East Harlem in 2003. Gangs were feared, and drug dealing was a common street activity. Back then, many locals did not speak much English, and his recollection was of a neighborhood that was “like living in […]
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KC Concepcion in NYC to study acting not to hide rumored pregnancy
By Elton Lugay KC Concepcion is done being in the shadow of her famous parents. She recently won two acting awards, making her an actress in the eyes of many and no longer the love child of one-time heartthrob couple Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion. “How many of us, children of actors, have achieved such […]
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Two Bobbys — one in music the other in technology — among TIME’s ‘most influential’
By Elton Lugay What’s the point of being named one of the most influential in the world when your children don’t get a copy of TIME magazine? With giddy humor, songwriting couple Bobby Lopez and wife Kristen Anderson shot back when I asked how they’re feeling being included in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People […]
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R&B brothers are back! Kuya reunited in new single
Two pairs of Filipino brothers are creating R&B music in Canada. Samuel and Bobby Gerongco from Toronto and Johann and Jayson Camat from Montreal are the artists behind Kuya, a Filipino word for “older brother.” Kuya was originally formed in May of 1993. Sammy and Johann met when they were part of the original Canadian […]
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Sounds of Manila’s debut album available at April 27 OPM concert
The April 27 Original Philippine Music concert featuring Cecile Azarcon and the Sounds of Manila band serves as a launch pad for SOM’s debut album, “Sounds of Manila Sings Cecile Azarcon.” The album, a tribute to the legendary composer Azarcon, includes timeless love songs, such as “Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin,” “Even If,” “How Did […]
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Miguel Braganza gives thanks to NYC for 30 year-milestone in theatre
Stage actor and dancer Miguel Braganza II is celebrating 30 years in theatre, half that time playing a variety of memorable roles in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of “Miss Saigon.” “Salamat, Salamat, New York” (Thank you, New York) slated May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Sheraton La Guardia East Hotel in Flushing, promises to be an […]
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Youngsters sing the love songs of their parents in OPM concert
Singers Jared Martin, 21, and Tiffany Viray, 17, are thrilled to be part of the upcoming tribute concert to Original Philippine Music (OPM) composer Cecile Azarcon, who is celebrating 35 years in the music business. In “An Evening of Original Philippine Music with Cecile Azarcon and Sounds of Manila,” the pop singers will collaborate on […]
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Ma-Yi celebrates 25 years, honors 3 patrons of the arts
By Cristina DC Pastor Ma-Yi Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Gala on March 24 turned out to be one kick-off-your-shoes kind of evening, a perfect way to unwind after an unusually busy day at work. From the musical tribute to Broadway producer David Merrick to Bessie Badilla’s self-deprecating speech that appeared to circumvent the Old World formality […]
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‘Noah:’ A flood of details never mentioned in the Bible
By Wendell Gaa Hollywood has capitalized on the recent resurgence of public interest in biblical tales, which is evident in the newly released film “Noah,” starring Russell Crowe and directed by the brilliant Darren Aronofsky. However an eccentric and sometimes unorthodox take of the classic Old Testament story it is, “Noah” is one of the […]