Luna Aura Taps Sofia Andres for HOPE GLOW Super

Sofia Andres for Luna Aura's HOPE GLOW Super

New health and beauty brand Luna Aura just recently announced their first endorser for their new product line called HOPE GLOW Super, actress Sofia Andres.

Her beauty, along with her hunger of taking on different roles in reel and real life, makes her the perfect person to represent HOPE GLOW Super's versatility, because it's purpose is not just having fair skin.

When Sofia Andres was introduced that afternoon, she obliged questions from the media and said "This is my go to product these days. To tell you honestly, I don't have much time to take care of my skin. I could take this on the go, and is easy because how long do I need to take one capsule a day? I feel it makes me glow. I don't have breakouts anymore. I'm not going to stand with a brand if I don't believe in it. I'm here and I'm excited for you to try this product. If people who take it want to have brighter skin, I don't judge that. If it makes you feel confident, like changing the color of your hair, we have different preferences. I am not going to take it against you. As a Mom, it changed my life. I know what I want, I know what I deserve, I can take my path here. The responsibility is forever, I am so grateful to have become a mother. It has made me also put importance in taking care of myself. HOPE GLOW Super just takes one tablet, and it goes a long way!"

JC, Sofia and Nica.

Owner JC Alelis says "This is the day we are unveiling formally our new endorser for HOPE GLOW. I'm only half of the puzzle, my wife Nica will be speaking later about this. We started Luna Aura during the first quarter of 2022. During the early days of lockdowns, we used to sell meat products (Tocino by Pampanga's Best!). Demand for food products like that were so high during that time, and people wanted to be nourished, it was a priority that time. But we noticed how the beauty industry was also bullish. We decided to step out of our comfort zone and from food, we ventured into  our beauty and wellness company, and called it LUNA AURA. Our idea was this, "Healthy is Beautiful". Though we know it wasn't accessible to all. It was our mission to bring supplements that was beneficial, relatable and accessible. This is why we wanted this to be an everyday capsule that will be taken not just for getting fairer skin, but for its tremendous health benefits. Nica and I were already taking a form of this for years as it was advised by our doctors. This was to help conceive our second child. It's a powerful antioxidant, and we did. This is why we named it after our first child Hope. And HOPE GLOW Super is glow for all. Today we have our 7 products to introduce to you, which we have been able to get over 3 Million units sold."

Ms. Nica adds "The advanced formulation of HOPE GLOW Super makes it very effective, and support overall wellness. This is not just for making skin fair."

HOPE GLOW Super is available in online stores like Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shops, if you haven't tried it yet, it's time you do. Just like Sofia, you can get that GLOW!

Shot in SEOUL: KELVIN MIRANDA and KIRA BALINGER for "Chances Are, You and I"

There are still a lot of stories to be told and this one is both romantic, heartbreaking at times, and could pull heartstrings. It also talks about love, friendship, taking chances, and dreams... this of which will be discussed lengthily in this movie by Pocket Media Productions Incorporated. This stars Kelvin Miranda and Kira Balinger, some of the country's most promising stars.

A Little Backgrounder:

This is the first project of Director Catherine Camarillo under her production outfit PM Productions Inc. This was during the pandemic, and when the franchise of ABSCBN wasn't renewed. This was a family decision, more or less, and since her daughter had this script for a while now, they wanted to do this specific one and offer it to streaming services pre-prod. The scenes were all shot in 2022, and a little during the latter part of that year because production ceased when restrictions came during those times. 

The film had to be shot in two locations, one in Manila and the other in Seoul in South Korea. It was mainly due to the look they wanted to portray especially during winter time, which they find perfect, and hellish when they got so cold after scenes were cut.

This is also the first time that Kelvin and Kira are being paired on screen, but they've got quite different first impressions when we interviewed them yesterday. It was essential for them to not only wear 3 layers of clothing, have heaters, and several heat packs underneath just to survive all of that. They were so grateful the crew from Manila and Seoul stepped up and made sure they were comfortable as arrangements were made during filming.

Director CC says "It was really the perfect weather to shoot in the snow because of the visuals. We might have had a hard time shooting because of it but really, I was so impressed with how Kevin and Kira held up in that temperature. They knew the vision of what we were doing and really understood the script. They knew their lines, so I really didn't have a problem with the scenes we had to shoot in Korea. I was happy how they really portrayed the roles, and I hope you appreciate how it felt during our teaser drop (check @catherineocamarillo on IG) because that is made with pure love, passion and hard work."

She adds "I may have had problems securing artists in my home network, but I told my staff I needed a new pairing. It was an audition, I pitched it with Kelvin and Kira then profiled how they both speak, or see how they could add to the characters/role they needed to do... and I appreciate how they interpreted it."

Director CC also holds several hit projects under her belt including "Halik" and "Wildflower" on TV. Her real orientation is film, so this is the caliber of what you're about to see in CAYI.

Here's our interview with Kelvin, Kira and Direk CC yesterday, please enjoy!

 

About Sol and Gabi

Kelvin says "My character was more or less an opposite of me. Sol is quite happy, with a loving family, and might have bottled up angst which would surface when he's dealt with a very huge scare later on. It made him look at life differently, but manages to deal with it like it's not a big thing. He takes these challenges easy, and learns from it. He's also quite adventurous and tough, a man's man and is fond of extreme sports which you'll see in the film. That's where he feels that he exists, and I think that's who he is in a nutshell."

He adds "Maybe I gave a lot to my character because I felt like an actor in this film. It's a big concept, and the trust given to me is no joke. I really felt like I was Sol when we made this."

Kira told us "Gabriela Sinag is a hard worker, she volunteers and is so bubbly... severely a person for others. Behind that, she's hurt, and will perhaps get through things with the help of Sol. That's where the fun starts. Honestly, I don't know if I'm crying because of the emotions or the cold, but it gives you a sense of focus so you could do the role and not just because of the environment. It was a different experience for me. The Korean team were so professional, so you really need to step up, and they take care of you. It was so wonderful with our short stay, it was memorable. Personally, I thought he was a bad boy because he was always wearing black, he had earrings, the works! He showed me that under all that machismo, he's a nice person and very devoted to his craft. He is such a giving actor, and it was so easy to work with him."

Flip a coin and take a chance in CHANCES ARE, YOU and I when it comes out in theaters this May. Official release will be done by Regal Entertainment in theaters nationwide!

PS

It was such a joy to talk to Kelvin and Kira, and the stories of Direk may just be the tip of the iceberg. Hope to get to interview them about this film before it shows soon!

Vivo Y31 For Those Who Choose Fun

It's been a while (332 days to be exact) since the government announced the state of public health emergency in the country. You and I probably have been confined inside our homes and it has affected everyone, the economy and our lives have not become normal (hopefully soon).

Some of us may have ended frustrated about their lives. Those who have graduated recently might find themselves not able to find employment as businesses struggle. Not only that, but most of us struggle mentally, trying to survive amidst the long time of not having work, not being productive or even enjoy the things you do daily. Hence, they tagged them as "The Lost Generation" which global smartphone brand Vivo plan to counter. 

In an effort to counter the collective anxiety and lack of motivation, vivo, the global smartphone brand, and badge of self-expression, introduces its latest Y31 through a campaign that encourages the “lost generation” to welcome fun and make every day their day.

How you say? Easy. They launched the new Vivo Y31. With this phone, they hope to inspire the current generation to find their niche and confidence so they could control their own joy and begin trusting themself and become productive citizens of this country. The vivo Y31 boasts long battery life, and the feel of a flagship phone without the high price.


Even if we're feeling powerless sometimes, or still trying to find out what to do, you can still get out of that hole and do things that you are passionate about... and take out those crazy habits that take out the fun everyday. Now don't fret because Vivo will make arrangements this quarter so you can enjoy life with the Vivo Y31. As they launch this phone, they want you to feel that YOU CAN DO IT and not become lost in all this madness.

A series of exciting and engaging activities are in the pipeline come the vivo Y31 campaign launch, in its mission to contribute to the generation’s much-needed jump start and help them dodge the looming prospect of being lost. Find out how you can seize the day with the Vivo Y31 and see facebook.com/vivo.philippines for the activities they have in store for you.