Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid - GMA Artists Visit City of Malabon University (Part 3)

Thursday, December 18, 2014




Gorgeous Gabbi Garcia then arrived on stage. She was so pretty that day and of course, she did us a favor by doing a song number whilst in the hot scorching sun. She's like sunshine, she brightens up your gloomy day with her infectious smile. She's the pretty girl who has brains, and a personality to boot. I love their small stint on prime time and her pairing with Ruru was just magic. Even though it only ran for about a week, the ratings tell a good story. She was happy about it and says thanks to everyone who supported them.


Her real birthday falls on December 2 where she only had dinner with her close knit family. When asked about projects in GMA, she says "They're still planning something. We didn't expect our previous show did that great. This experience was overwhelming, I didn't know CMU was this warm and they welcomed us as we went up the stage. Ruru did something for me, a thing for 16 days. In the beginning I told him he wasn't going to be able to do it but in fairness to him, he's very sweet. I am blessed to have been able to be this successful and we wish this would be something that could make us have more shows in the future. When we watched Seasons of Love, I received so many feedback and it was really good and overwhelming."





He ran up the stage because of good reason, he was hounded by screaming fans and students when his name was called in. He is Ruru Madrid. He's a very good looking guy I might add and a bit playful with everyone. He's a charmer but you can't call him Ruru if he's not doing the regular stuff he's been doing for years, he might tease you until you cry. Play with you when you're not looking, but you understand him because he is who he is. That's the vibe I got from Gabbi when she was talking about him too.  





When we sat down with them, Ruru and Gabbi, their chemistry was unquestionable. Their secret? It's because they're not forcing it. Gab says "For now, we're just really close and we're very good friends. We want to focus on our careers, this formula, we didn't expect it. We're trying to improve it, more of us together. When we watched Seasons of Love we didn't expect that and it was overwhelming to get good responses from everybody. Since it's his birthday, my gift to him was a pair of shoes and wallet. Ruru interjects "And she didn't put anything on it, I would have wanted her picture on it at least." then Gabbi said, he knows he can always put my photos there. I know he really likes shoes because I see him always have lots of it. The secret maybe is just working hard for it. I am so lucky too to be paired with him, I can give him that. If we want to do something, it's natural. He's a joker, everyone knows him to be like that. He's not Ruru if he's not like that. I'm very happy with him, when I need someone to talk to, we hang out, we talk almost everyday. Even when he's not funny, I try to laugh because nobody else will" then she laughed while teasing the good looking guy. As for her wishes for Ruru, she says "I wish he wouldn't be corny, I wish he'd be more successful because he's got lots of potential. I hope his dreams for his family would come true, that's all. If he wants to ask me out, he always asks my parents and that's a good thing about him." their families are really very close too. 





Ruru says "Everyone wishes for this and we're lucky to be picked by GMA to do a project next year. Perhaps first quarter. We can't divulge yet. All I want to do today is to make her happy. This is the first time to celebrate our birthdays together. In making her happy, I think I've been really successful. We will be doing our best and we're not going to compete with anyone. I believe in destiny, if she's the one meant for me, we don't know but Gab is really not hard to fit that criteria of somebody to love. We talk and that's our time to bond. I like it because she's used to my jokes, even if I'm not funny, she still laughs. I wish, no matter how much love I show her, she would do the same to me (but they both laughed again), no, seriously, I wish she just continues whatever she's doing because I see how she loves her craft. That's what I like about her, she wants to learn, and I hope she doesn't change, being so sweet, not just to me but everybody... I'm not the type that gets jealous too (then they kind of laughed again, I think it's a private joke between them). She's the type that I want to spend a long time with because I already know how to work with her, even if I do adlibs on scripts, she can talk to me, then answer me back without hesitation. I respect her, I think if it all works, I can court her later on. She's a lady that you can always have no hard time being with, she's someone that's very easy to like." then they thanked us after that.



They also donated brand new fans for the school and they will use it for rooms that have busted ones installed. Aside from that, they also held auditions via VTR on the school so if there's promising individuals hidden in City of Malabon University, they could hone him or her to be an artist like these guys who just visited their school. I guess they were just there to give them inspiration, that whatever place or situation they may be, they would still be able to dream and accomplish whatever they put their minds in. Thank you GMA Artist Center for letting us tag along this campus tour! Thank you also to Zagu, Monreo Biscuits, Aquabest, Sweet Escape, Solane, Center for Advanced Dentistry, Ledonne and Unisilver Time for giving gifts to the students too. Til next time!


COW

For more information about their artists:
Official GMA Artist Center
Official GMA Artist Center
Like them on Facebook


Visit their official website

http://gmanetwork.com/artistcenter

Mikoy Morales - GMA Artists Visit City of Malabon University (Part 2)


Mikoy Morales blows the candle on his cake! Tess Bomb blowing it too!
Then came Singer, Song Writer, Actor and Lover Boy Mikoy Morales. He immediately picked up the guitar and started serenading the girls on stage which effectively made them go gaga on the good looking lad. Mikoy stars on hit show "More Than Words" together with Elmo Magalona, Janine Gutierrez and a bunch of other actors. Ratings tell they've donned a very successful series and he's also still doing a good job at "Walang Tulugan" (No Sleep) show in the wee hours of the morning and if I may say, he's one of the few young male singers that can give the established ones a run for their money. He's also a good guy, I could only say he's ripe for the picking and I hope he gets to have more projects which can showcase his talents more soon. I can imagine him working on a musical and do a good job at it, something that's not seen on TV, something original just like him.
 


When we sat down for a short interview he says "I might be able to cater to a niche market but I'm still looking for one, to sell that kind of music. My plan is to release an album with my songs but it'll be sung by different artists. That's what I hope to happen so I could start this. I want to find my sweet spot. I think I'm still in that phase of looking for something that would be good for the greater number of people, and what would be nice for me. It's hard to gauge. More Than Words' success did a lot for me as an actor, it's a craft that I'm really serious with. I'm working on both things but I would want to concentrate to do one thing at a time. Singing or acting, I only can do so much. We're the top show in our time slot and I've been with Janine and Elmo for two shows now. You can see the development here in MTW, it's not all the time you're going to have fun if this was drama. Since this is a light show, it's a different feeling. I still am in school, I keep it a point not to stop, though I am currently underload I can still manage to do this. School and business is okay, it's a priority. People ask me what I wish for, but I think I just want a fruitful productive year, but of course it's all up to me." he also asks people to watch "More Than Words" on GMA's prime time slot.

COW

For more information about their artists:
Official GMA Artist Center
Official GMA Artist Center
Like them on Facebook


Visit their official website

http://gmanetwork.com/artistcenter

Jak Roberto - GMA Artists Visit City of Malabon University (Part 1)



It was a great sunny day when we visited City of Malabon University in the north of Manila. Everybody else said it was going to rain and the people were very frightened about the Super Typhoon Ruby which ended up dissipating when it made landfall in Southern Luzon. It's a good thing that it did because a lot of people got the chance to meet their favorite stars from GMA and we were there to cover that.


Cakes were laid out on the table so when the students of City of Malabon University saw that, they immediately came rushing to the stage and awaited who would perform.


They even came in prepared, holding out their umbrellas to battle with the scorching hot sun because we were in the middle of the school's quadrangle. Their professors, Principal, even the city Mayor was in the venue.


Fist up was Jak Roberto. This guy as you can see got mobbed by the ladies. I can sense a young Christian Vasquez type of guy about him. He's a great actor, he's got really great looks but I think he's more good looking in person rather than photos. Now just imagine how they all went crazy when he approached some of the students in the crowd. Seriously, he could be one of GMA's greatest leading men very soon. Oh and if you haven't been able to see him perform, he's a regular in Kuya Germ's Walang Tulugan (No Sleep). He's one of the most impressive looking bodies too in this year's Cosmo Bash which surprised a ton of onlookers because they probably didn't expect a demigod in his persona.



Jak Roberto also took time and played several games with the students and even participated in booths of their school fair. Kisses and hugs were sent their way. Jak was so game to also sing, he's very talented and can play a mean guitar number. I can even tell the bloggers I were with was very fond of him especially Ely and MJ haha.


We sat down with Jak and asked about his ideal girl, he says "Of course I would want someone that has good personality because I love making conversations. That's how I am. If ever I had a lady to be a love team, I want my supporters to choose. But if I had the right to choose, it would be Yassi Pressman. I'd like to do a Wattpad episode soon too. I play basketball these days with my other GMA co-actors and I just had dinner with my family for my birthday. This is my first time to celebrate with Artist Center and I love it. Thank you by the way to the people who supported the independent film being shown in schools nationwide and I hope to be able to reach an even wider audience soon. I don't choose roles, if they see it fit with me I'm okay. I'd want to concentrate on drama. I am shocked at the response of the students in CMU. I haven't asked for anything but I want to be the person that's dedicated and more focused in opportunities. I want to be in my perfect form. I want more projects, more teleseryes and I want to be great this year. I want to emulate Paulo Avelino or Coco Martin. We don't have plans for Christmas but I'm probably going to spend it in Bulacan. Thank you to my sponsors who helped us entertain people here in Malabon."


COW

For more information about their artists:
Official GMA Artist Center
Official GMA Artist Center
Like them on Facebook


Visit their official website

http://gmanetwork.com/artistcenter

Green Alternatives: Taiwan Bicycles in Manila

Wednesday, December 17, 2014



I still remember the time when I first rode this two wheeled vehicle and was able to do so without trainers or help from grown ups when I was 4. After riding it for a few minutes and getting to the end of the street, I realized that I was too happy driving but I haven't even learned how to stop. Oh yes! I fell off the bike and cried because people were chasing me down the street and didn't look back. It's where I learned I could do things by myself, the first taste of independence was addicting but I felt it was all worth it. I did something that none of my playmates would even imagine I could do. Back then, everybody was doing it for fun and I love the fact that it didn't even had to be filled up with gas which grown ups do. In my city, it was so fresh and breezy to go to parks, run around and drive proud with my two wheeled wonder. I wonder if it's the same for the kids now.


The other day, I got a glimpse of what the situation is commuting in public. Although it was fine to be in public vehicles that carry a lot of people from point A to point B, I could smell and see smoke coming out of the muffler and we have sardine can like MRT/LRT as options. Sad story, but I think there is still hope. I've seen a lot of guys take cycling seriously and doubly happy the Filipinos has been bitten by the bug to take environmentally great steps to be involved to love the worthwhile sport. Brands from around the world even take our young nation to be one of the best places to showcase their products, I'm glad they even took notice because it's an emerging market as we go greener, even more. 


Aside from the opportunity of helping the environment, health-wise, it's the best thing that could ever happen to you if you pick up the habit. Doing a few kilometers would get a few calories burned, fat dissolved and kilograms lost in the mid section. It's benefits have been unquestioned by health and fitness professionals so why shouldn't we do it right? Some might be put off by the high prices but there are better options out there like Strida, Tern and Pacific who have foldable bikes that are affordable yet quality. These brands carry The  Taiwan  Excellence seal which was campaigned by Bureau  of  Foreign  Trade  of  Taiwan (BOFT) and implemented by their very own Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). It's Taiwan's mark of quality that guarantees the superior value of lifestyle brands all over Asia which now includes the Philippines. They even coined the term "innovalue" as they continue to produce products to stay ahead of the pack when it comes to manufacturing with the highest standards. They've got lots more where that came from and it's reassuring to get world class products undergo strict quality processes so you know you're getting what you paid for. You can get to the destination, help the environment and stay healthy. How can you beat that? 

I'm going on a trail this weekend with some friends just for fun, you should too!



COW

For more information about their organization:
TaiwanExcellence.ph
Taiwan Excellence
Like them on Facebook


Visit their official website

http://www.taiwanexcellence.ph