Bea Alonzo for Fujifilm X-A2 and Instax Mini 70

I'm still in the process of actually getting a mirrorless camera from Fujifilm and still studying the pros and cons of having it since I still am carrying a DSLR camera. I've been lugging around a Nikon and if you think about the battery grip, the lenses, the separate bag, it's kinda bulky and if I'm carrying it around the whole day during events. Aside from that, I bring it to far flung resorts, hotels, other countries together with my laptop computer so I could work from there. I've seen the quality of photos coming from these newer mirrorless cameras and they are quite outstanding. I've been dreading to have one since late last year and am still in the process of getting one myself. When Fujifilm invited us for a short luncheon last week, they just made us drool about why we should get the Fujifilm X-A2. They've got the gorgeous Bea Alonzo on board and yes, she's the newest celebrity endorser for the Fujifilm X-A2 camera.

Bea Alonzo for Fujifilm X-A2 by kumagcow

Actually, Bea Alonzo was an X-A2 owner even way before they tapped her for this project. They just accidentally saw her holding one in one of her Instagram shots. Bea says she always had an inkling in taking photos and she couldn't really just use the one on her phone these days. especially when it's a bit dark. She loves the X-A2 because it was easy for her to transfer photos from the camera to her phone using, plus it was also easy to carry it around on her trips because she actually owns a DSLR too and she's not fond of using it anymore since it's too bulky. She gave it away to her Mom and prefers to use the mirrorless camera instead. Now she calls it her number 1 buddy when traveling and says she'll use it for her #BTravels series even more now that she's an endorser. Who knows, she might even include Zanjoe too in the next few posts. She would like to take really good efforts in taking photos and says she's going to put in a few more Japan photos in the next few days since she misses the place. 

Fujifilm is proud of this X-A2 that boasts a tilting LCD so you can enjoy those wonderful portraits that also comes with the 16-50mm kit lens, an advanced eye detection and autofunction technology, plus longer battery life so you can take more photos in a single charging. They are also happy to announce the availability of the Instax Mini 70 for those who want instant fast prints and never need an instagram filter anymore. It's also available in different colors, designed to not just become your next camera but to also be a fashion accessory.

You'll be seeing Bea use these cameras more in the coming weeks and in the meantime, just enjoy the existing ones she shot on her timeline. I can't wait for the next Popoy and Basha movie where I think she's also going to use this camera in the film. Tell me if you spot it! :)

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McJim's Dreams Get Real Season 2

It was powerful, surprising, ultimately amazing to see the finalists of Dreams Get Real Season 2. It's the second installment of the successful Dreams Get Real campaign that popular leather products company McJim has launched since last year in the aims of discovering a new breed of talents and making their dreams of performing come true. The prize include Php 100,000, a talent managment contract, a full album and even a whole production of their music video.

Here's what happened during the event:

McJim Classic Leather presents Dreams Get Real... by kumagcow

In the end it was the vocal prowess and experience of Apple Deleva that got her to win the contest. She's already got several contests locally and won an international competition too. We saw her crying on stage while she was getting hounded by the press because she says "I don't want to join contests anymore because it's really hard for me and my family. It's not a joke, I hope winning this competition will now make my professional career as a singer take flight and hopefully make my dreams come true."

She's got a lot on her plate now and perhaps the prize money, the management contract, the video grant and the album she won from this particular contest will get her places just like the previous ones who also won in this competition. She might just be your next OPM star, and think about it... she's just starting!

Congratulations to the finalists and thanks to Mc Jim who has always supported the talented Filipinos and the OPM industry since the very beginning!

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A Surprise Birthday Party for Kristoffer Martin

Kristoffer Martin aka Tuns as called by most of his closest friends just celebrated his birthday in Manila a few days ago. I've personally worked with him during a photoshoot and find the young man and Kapuso star a bit underrated. He's a top caliber actor with passion in his craft. He's also a very dedicated student who wants to ultimately finish his studies, get that degree and still do good as an actor. He's one of the most humble actors I've ever met and even Artist Center says that's how they see this good guy. We surprised him a few days ago in Cafe UK in Mendiola, a British themed coffee shop near San Beda where Kristoffer studies.

Kristoffer Martin's Surprise Birthday Party by kumagcow

Tuns almost cried, he didn't know people were going to be there. He had a small hunch it was a surprise but not as BIG as this surprise. He kinda knew because his handler kept on asking him to hurry to the venue and he knows his handler only does that when there's something he's trying to hide. Anyway, he was so happy about the whole thing, more so the whole San Beda Red Corps was there to greet him in his birthday. He was also surprised by his best friend Bea Binene  during this birthday celebration. It was awesome that his friends, his fans and GMA Artist Center family was there to witness it. 

Super happy for you Tuns! Again, happy happy birthday!

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Julie Anne San Jose's FOREVER

We met a very thankful, happy and proud Julie Anne San Jose yesterday during the blogcon of her EP album called FOREVER. She was in that mood after several successful shows, phenomenal afternoon prime programs and a few wonderful singles released too. This one which will be available digitally on iTunes and other sites and she couldn't be more proud about it. They've worked painstakingly hard on this particular track since they've recorded it in the same studios as with other noted RNB and rap artists in New York. She's also working on this US career which she hopes will get bigger even if she's an Asian/Filipino artist. I get the vibe that she's not even worried because she knows she can get there with hard work and perseverance.

She treated us with the wonderful song before we started asking questions. Here's the video for FOREVER her carrier single for the album with the same name.

Julie Anne San Jose singing FOREVER by kumagcow

Here's an excerpt of the interview we did with the gorgeous singer.


Julie Anne San Jose Interview for Forever Blogcon by kumagcow

Make sure you get her EP album as it's available on digital downloads worldwide. Thank you so much Julie Anne for being so nice too during the press conference. She also thanked the you guys for supporting her all these years!

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