MERLION ENTERTAINMENT Showcases Premium Talents at Trade Launch

 

Spent a few hours at the grand Merlion Entertainment Trade Launch held at The Podium Hall in Ortigas, Pasig City. For those in the entertainment industry, they've been quite known for churning out and managing talents which they source across the country.  

The event was graced by Carren Eistrup the Dabarkads host and Bida Next winner, Nicole Borromeo the Binibining Pilipinas International 2022, the Spirited Singer TERA, Luna the Sing E.A.T. Finalist, PPOP (international) girl group CALISTA (comprised of Olive, Anne, Elle, Dain and Denise), plus a throng of new talents with the likes of Caitlyn Stave (which we interviewed a few months ago), Sparkle artists Nicole De Guzman, Monique Vazquez, Kayelah Gomez, good looking Chef Miguel David, model and singer Jimsen Jison, power belter Jean Drilon, the pretty ladies Dana Alexa, Angelgrace America, Laiza Comia and popular KUMU influencer Jessica Dungo. 

Here's our video coverage of the short program

Merlion Entertainment CEO Gener Dungo welcomed us at the event and said "Our friends from the media, thank you for coming here. The advertising and marketing community, and the various brands who came here tonight, thank you. Our vision is to develop and manage new talents, we went all around the country and brought them here. We are game changers which is why we produce shows, digital content, even do music production. When we did that our vision has expanded, and now we are working with the best in the industry. We are excited to work with you, thank you for your support, we hope all our creative pursuits become part of your campaigns. Thank you to all our artists, their parents who entrusted us with their career. Thank you and welcome to Merlion Entertainment!"

 For those looking for requirements for their commercials, TV castings, Movies or Events, you may send them an email via inquiry@merlionmanagement.com.ph or call them through mobile at 0917-156-7485.

 

ASUS Outs All-New ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)

Looks like ASUS is at it again as they release a new ZenBook 14 UX42EA which is a 14 inch ultraportable laptop which is good for everyday office requirements, school packed with power, speed and better fit for productive sessions, something that does the job. I own one (a latter model) and just as I needed something that would also do video editing and tons of word processing, it's been my companion for all the things you see on my blog, social networks and even my YouTube channel.

The new one is better, it's got 2.8K resolution with its QHD display. Videos and photos stay livelier, brighter, and delivers smooth picture and video quality yet not power hungry like other machines of its kind. Your movies, YouTube or Netflix videos would be sick as it's got 90% screen to body ratio, you can chill while writing away on a separate space on your screen (which I do often).

It's got more power because of the Intel Iris Xe graphics card and 16GB RAM, with 512GB PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe SSD so you've tons of space for your videos and photos. It's also equipped with WiFi 6 so no issues if you're going to get higher wifi rates later on. What's also new is their ASUS USB-C Easy Charge feature so you can be at peace when you are out for work or in a coffee shop (if government permits lol). Still has full i/o capabilities and two Thunderbolt USB-C ports, a microDS Card reader on the side so you don't have to run cables for your cameras or storage devices. Those file transfers would be easy especially for those who usually copy huge video files like you :P

Best of all, it's designed well, very classy and would impress anyone who would see it. The ASUS NumberPad 2.0 also can make you forget you're working on a laptop as you can see numbers on the center, computing would be absolutely fun. It's very thin at 13.9mm, weighs 1.17kg and is on a metal chasis, you'll impress your seat mates and be comfortable too with the ASUS patented ErgoLift. It costs Php 64,995 and comes with ZenBook Sleeves and preinstalled Windows and Office 2019 so you don't have to bother and look for em and work right from the day you purchase it. It's my personal companion during those hard days when I need to do a lot of things, and it's amazing I could even play Valorant in it casually. Timeless, beautiful, and very portable. I love it!

OPPO x Philippines Next Top Model

I was welcomed by laser clad men and women at the entrance of CHAOS in City of Dreams Manila. I wasn't there for the half naked models, I was there for more. This evening was for OPPO and their partnership with the local franchise of Philippines Next Top Model. I've been a fan of the original one in the US and have always regarded it as an authority in discovering ordinary people that have that edge, that x factor, that look that says they are on TOP.

OPPO isn't going to be just sponsoring this show, they're going to be part of it. This is the first time that hopefuls will be allowed to use OPPO phones inside their house. This will be just like the US franchise where they got involved with some of the show's activities.

Tech bloggers, fashion bloggers (yes JAM! Haha!) were all there too!

Some GILAS PILIPINAS members were all there too. I think that guy (far left interviewed) is the lethal FEU player if I'm not mistaken.

We also saw Binibining Pilipinas Supranational Joanna Eden. She obliged to have her photo taken but I was a little shy to actually talk to her. I have interviewed already her when she won a couple months back and I didn't know if she did recognize me. Haha!

Oh and of course there's Mark Neumann!

He's one of the hottest guys in show business, tops TV5's actors. Quite a nice chap, I must say he's still the same guy I interviewed during Artista Academy days, but way more bulked up, and more good looking.

Then there's bombshell Malak So whom I also met during the Artista Academy days and when they made several shows for TV5. She's more confident now, carries it well, and oh she's part of the cast of one of the episodes of Brillante Mendoza Presents which shows every Saturday on the Kapatid network. You shouldn't miss that as they're making these movies for television, and perhaps have that join competitions abroad too. 

Then the show started with G-Force doing a dance number. As usual, they're the best in the country so no qualms with that. Oh and I love their shoes LOL!

The host of Philippines Next Top Model, and one of the judges, is Ms. Maggie Wilson. She will be joined by Vince Uy, Rain Dagala and Raf Kiefer.

Coach Chot Reyes was also there as the CEO of TV5 and also as the chief of Gilas Pilipinas. We will be hosting SEABA did you know? Aside from that, he mentioned that the reason why PNTM is actually on TV5 is because they want to have different programs than the other networks. It's a great way to set themselves apart from the competition. Now that's exciting!

OPPO Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng, Coach Chot Reyes of TV5 and PNTM's Director.

Then they presented the 24 contestants using the OPPO F1S for selfies.

IVY

ANGELA

ANNA

ADELA

BLAISE

PAULINE

PETCHE

CIACIA

EMMA

INA

JAN

JANELLE

JANILYN

KIM

KOLEEN

SARAH

SHEKIE

I took notes and found about 3 of these ladies apt for the title. They too have minor improvements to do to get there, but hey, they're all good. Now we've got tons of things to watch out for in this year's Philippines Next Top Model: High Street. Thank you OPPO Philippines for having us!