ALDEN RICHARDS Celebrates 15 Years with MOVING FORWARD Concert

15 years must have been a tall order for most people, but for Alden Richards... it's like he's just starting. The talented and multi awarded actor is celebrating this milestone with some of the most important people in his career, HIS FANS, which he deem deserves this concert, a way to thank them for supporting him this long. 

Watch him arrive at the red carpet in Shang Mall!

 

Alden says "I'm very excited this coming December 13th as we celebrate my journey, my learnings, the things I learned and how we keep on Moving Forward. I thank C@$in0 P|us, Bench, Belo, CDO, White Flower and Oxycure for all their help. The purpose of this event is for my 15th Anniversary, and how I want to give back and pay it forward. I want to highlight the people that have been part of my journey in the last 15 years, and that's the fans. Why Sta. Rosa Laguna as the venue? Because I've been in the industry so long but I haven't had a big event in a place where I grew up. With the help of the people of Sta. Rosa, we were able to mount this event. And I'm very excited because now I could give back to the place where I grew up in. Since Day 1, they've been always there for me. It's our little way of saying thank you to them, and I'm doing it all in this one event."

He adds "In the 15 years, there's been a lot of fan interactions that have happened. I get surprised about news, the most memorable one of which the folks that I have helped in the past would suddenly come up to me and say how their lives have changed because of that. I was just there to help, but to actually see how it has changed their lives means a lot to me. It gave them comfort, I think those are the ones that really touch me in fan encounters. I remember in 2019, a girl standing in the crowd was looking at me intently. She was holding a diploma, looking at me the whole time, smiling, so I wondered what it was about. She approached and told me that she already graduated, and that I was responsible for it. I learned that it really isn't about the volume of people that you help, it's the effect you have on people, it gives me more passion, grounds me, that because of all the things I'm doing in my own way, it creates ripples of kindness. It's why I continue doing the things I'm doing today.That kind of platform and reach, it's what keeps me going."

Here's a video of the media conference, please enjoy!

One of the highlights of the concert is the inclusion of PBB artists Will Ashley, Bianca De Vera and Dustin Yu. He will also have popular band CUP OF JOE performing a song or two in the event. This is produced by Myriad Events, and for tickets you can get them at https://arxv.helixpay.ph/. There are only a few seats left as Diamond and Platinum sections are sold out. This is a once in a lifetime experience to be with him at this locale so if you're a big fan, it's time you take the trek down south to see Alden Richards in the flesh!

Alden Richards is MOVING FORWARD and there's no stopping him anytime soon! Congratulations Alden! :) 

SPARKLE TRENTA: Stars and Launch of CLICK KINDNESS

SPARKLE GMA Artist Center recently just concluded their 30th Anniversary via Sparkle Trenta at the MOA Sky stage in Pasay City. And yes, stars took much of their time to perform for their fans, get nostalgia (especially for the folks from Starstruck) and love for the loveteams, singers, spirited dancers, and executives who made Sparkle what it is today.

PBB Celebrity Collab Edition's AZ Martinez, Charlie Fleming, Shuvee Etrata, Josh Ford, Vince Maristela and Michael Sager sang and danced the theme and had fans screaming on top of their lungs. 

Mika Salamanca had her own song number, and her screaming fans didn't hold back, they were also looking for Brent I think LOL 

Good looking hunks Anthony Constantino, Royce Cabrera, and our well loved Tuns aka Kristoffer Martin sang for the fans on stage. Quality men for primetime no?

Miguel Tanfelix showed why he's one of Sparkle's go to guy for dance, he's unbelievably charming. 

Super funny hosts Amazing Betong Sunaya, Jayson Gainza, Pepita Smith and Boobay talked and smoothly bantered with Concert Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas (who sang a new single btw!).

Rodjun and Rayver Cruz did handy work of the dance numbers, and Rayver's girlfriend Julie Anne San Jose did several songs, jaws were dropped the minute she stepped on stage.

The ladies and gent from hit show Sanggre charmed folks to watch their show and thanked all those who supported them all these months.

Crowd drawers Ms. Rita Daniela and the iconic Michelle Marquez Dee also sang, they of course thanked their fans for being there. 

There were tons more that happened but what's even more important was what Alden Richards discussed about that evening. Tons of artists have experienced bullying, mental anguish online and he talked about a campaign they are launching called CLICK KINDNESS, it's a call for you to think about what you post and publish online, to spread positivity and make experience online a good one instead of adding toxicity and bad things on the internet. I have a few videos on my page so just search KUMAGCOW on Facebook to see it on my reels. 

Congratulations SPARKLE! Continue to shine!

See a More Daring KATHRYN BERNARDO and Vulnerable ALDEN RICHARDS in HELLO LOVE AGAIN

After years of missing these two on screen, we finally have HELLO LOVE GOODBYE's sequel, HELLO LOVE AGAIN. 

Ethan and Joy's story continues in Canada. This film discusses about their love story continuing in a different place, and circumstances after the COVID-19 outbreak which has affected us all. This time, after all those things that happened in Hong Kong, Joy and Ethan went through the reality of long distance relationships, and suddenly become strangers.

Their story is much like a lot of OFW's out ther, trying to find new life in an unfamiliar place, and Direk Cathy Garcia Sampana easily intertwines their love story in it, to later find the need to fix themselves and their lives. 

The story also discusses how they became so insanely hurt in the process, and prioritize how to look for a better life for them, and their respective families. 

The movie definitely needs to be seen because the story becomes extra interesting compared to the first blockbuster movie. Aside from that, this second installment is full of things that you can learn about with family relationships, love, the trials, and those that go through the life of someone who chose to work abroad so their families back home can live comfortably.

The movie will also give you a bit of a shock because Alden and Kathryn gave a different life to Ethan and Joy. Their characters became bold, tough, and matured over those 5 years. Their performance elicited tears from the audience, including guys who wouldn't admit what they did inside the dark theater. One should note of Joross Gamboa's quirky dialogues which made the dramatic scenes a bit funny than usual because his role as the common friend had the apt punchlines needed to keep it light and realistic.

You'll also get to see what the real TRUTH brings, if it hurts, or if it becomes the source of their bliss. Ethan and Joy needs to decide about their fate, is this the end? Or will this be the start of a new life? Or will this be the start of their FOREVER?!

I'd like to take this bit to thank the folks from realme (Kathryn's current phone is the one I'm using, the realme 13 pro). They brought us to the cinemas to watch the film, but they suddenly brought out the two lead actors to surprise us at the cinema! Check this out!

This is Alden's best so far and Kathryn's most feisty role. The changes alone should automatically be a reason to watch this movie. The story and direction comes a close second, because if the first one made waves here and abroad, this should catapult them to elsewhere after seeing their performance. 

The pairing is relatively young, but they definitely gave more of themselves in this movie, head on to theaters and make this an even bigger hit than the first one!

Congratulations to GMA Films, ABSCBN Studios and Star Cinema. It's out on theaters now!