Sandara Park for One Step

Well well well! I was so happy to have been able to get the chance to interview Sandara Park this afternoon, thanks to the people from Viva Entertainment who will be releasing her film ONE STEP in the Philippines this May. She was happy, giddy even if she lacks sleep but she was ready to answer questions from the press.

"Joross, Luis Manzano, I still am close with them. I also have all my Star Circle Quest family that I still get in touch with. I couldn't stay here forever because I have cats that are waiting for me in Korea. I don't have a lot of investments, just a house, a car, my clothes because I really love fashion. Filipinos love music and I think they will get to relate as we all have problems, but we want to make it better and I hope my fans would watch it. I'm expecting it to be wilder here because in Korea they are really very reserved and quiet, and when I watched block screenings here, it was different and I was even hiding during My Ex and Whys. My Director kinda noticed I knew blocking and doing movies, I told them it was because I did movies in the Philippines too so it was really easy to do this, like we finished everything in one month. They gave me like 4-5 songs and she just asked me what I really liked and that's what ended up in the movie. You should know I didn't get to act anymore in those years that I was in 2NE1, I only did it in Music Videos but not in real movies. Now that I am, I am so happy they noticed. I don't have a boyfriend, I have MU's but wasn't brave enough to have one because it's indicated in the contract. I'm really happy that I'm working, my cats are cuter so I'm staying at home. Last year we had talks of doing a movie, suggested a leading man but I think it was moved because the guy's schedule and mine wouldn't get in sync. I think I'm educating Koreans but it's really in my heart. I have nothing to do with Robi's split up, I'm not the reason nor am I involved in it. In the movie, I love the big performances, I love it because they tell me they cried about it. I didn't have a workshop before this and there were a lot of changes because we had so many ideas, that alone was already a workshop. It also is quite similar how we shoot here and in Korea. I also wish I would be able to record a couple of songs we left with our producer CL, I want to do those songs. I'm already happy though this is my first step and there is already the next one. I hope you get to all watch One Step!"

One Step will be shown in theaters starting May 10, so if you wanna see how Sandara Park made her first ever Korean film, this is it!

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5 Important Tips Before You Travel Abroad

Whether you are travelling abroad for pleasure or on business, it is important to make sure you are properly organised before you head off. It can be exciting to travel somewhere new and many of us get caught up in this excitement in the run-up to the trip. Sometimes, this can lead to people forgetting to sort out the finer details of the trip, so it is a good idea to create a checklist. This will enable you to ensure you get all of the important stuff sorted out before you head off on your travels.

Of course, there is a lot of sort out before you head abroad but some details need to be sorted out well in advance. You should focus on these first, as this means that you can then start looking forward to your travel without having to worry about forgetting to sort out the essentials. Compiling and working out a checklist will provide you with greater peace of mind before you travel. It also helps to minimise on the chances of forgetting something important.

Some of the things to add to your checklist

There are a number of key points you need to add to your checklist to ensure everything is sorted ready for your travel. You can then simply work through your checklist at your own pace. Some of the main additions for your travel checklist should include:

• Sorting out your travel insurance: It is essential that you have travel insurance in place when you are travelling abroad. It doesn’t matter whether you are travelling for leisure or on business – without travel insurance in place you could find yourself in hot water. This type of coverage provides protection in a range of situations. This includes everything from delays, cancellations and lost luggage, through to theft, loss of money, and medical emergencies. Make sure you look for a travel insurance policy that is properly suited to your needs and get it sorted out sooner rather than later.

• Your airport parking: If you are planning to drive to the airport yourself, you need to make sure you have somewhere safe and secure to leave your vehicle while you are away. You should make sure you sort out your airport parking well in advance so you have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your vehicle will be safe while you are abroad. Once you return, you can simply collect your vehicle and head back home. You can get some great deals on airport parking from jetparks.co.uk. This can work out much cheaper than having to pay for public transport or taxis, and it means greater convenience as you can drive yourself to and from the airport.

• Your foreign currency: The currency exchange rate can fluctuate regularly depending on where you are going. It is therefore a good idea to keep your eye on the exchange rate before travelling to enable you to get your travel currency at the perfect time. By timing it right, you can get the best deal and enjoy having more foreign currency to take with you on your trip. All you need to do is monitor changes in the exchange rate before your trip and then get your travel money when the exchange rate is at its most favourable.

• Your packing: Packing is, of course, a vital part of any trip and you need to make sure you have everything you need. When you are rushing around at the last minute, it is easy to forget something that you really need. Rather than taking this risk, make sure you write a list of everything you need to pack so you simply have to go through the list when the time comes to get your packing done. You can simply tick off items as you pack them, and you’ll reduce the chances of items being left behind.

• Sort your transfers: Another thing you need to think about is how you will get to your hotel once you arrive at your destination. If the hotel is nearby you can just get a taxi from the airport you arrive at. However, if it is further afield a taxi may cost you a fortune. In this event, it is best to shop around in advance and sort out a transfer such as a coach or car transfer. You will then have transportation to your hotel already sorted by the time you arrive, so you won’t have to wait around in queues or worry about paying a fortune for a taxi from the airport taxi ranks.

These are just some of the main things that you need to get sorted before you travel abroad. Adding them to your preparation checklist will help to ensure you do not miss anything important. It also makes it faster, easier, and more convenient to get yourself sorted out and organised in the run up to your trip.

There Exists: A Wine In A Box

I watch the Ellen Show every day. She's interesting, dances as much as she can and she's super funny. There was an episode a couple of months ago when the Obama's were about to step down from office, a whole enchilada of secret service people lined up at the front of CVS (which is a convenience store, pharmacy and grocery in the US) and when she went down, people were just startled. 

Then Ellen came and announced her arrival, with a MEGAphone haha!

Now I tried to watch this video a couple of times because I specifically wanted to know what Ellen and the first lady described as "A Wine In A Box" as I was really caught off guard by it. I mean, how in the world did that happen? Wines in boxes? Now that's just crazy.

I've been looking for this since then but the only clue I had was it had a wine glass in front of the box. So imagine my surprise when I saw this on the foyer when I got home. Apparently this wine in a box is a Chillable Red Wine from FRANZIA. It's also available locally through Fly Ace Corporation, a leading food and beverage consumer goods company in the Philippines. Franzia apparently discovered this niche so they developed their very own innovative Wine Tap.

Wine taps are often seen on wine establishments and stores but this time, you can actually enjoy and take it home. You can also take it to outdoor parties, picnics, lovely reunions or even your perfect date. Now it's portable and you can just have it chilled without worrying of spoilage because it's packaged right.

For the purists, don't worry because Franzia Wines are still available in California Red 750ml bottles. This 3L box and Chillable Red 3L box is just one of the many things they've thought of in wine serving and if you're up to it, you can now buy it off the shelves of leading supermarkets and wine stores. Visit www.franzia.com and facebook.com/winelifeph if you want to know more where you can get it!

As for me, cheers!

Jaya Almost Quit: Now Stages A Concert

I have had the pleasrue of seeing JAYA during the hey days and just like wine, I feel she's getting even better. After winning Metropop, countless number one singles, tons of albums, she's back in the concert scene through the Aqueous Entertainment's JAYA: NO BOUNDARIES Concert slated this Friday May 12, 2017. Isn't that good news?

The Queen of Soul is not letting out without new material beacuse as she mentioned "I don't want to be tagged in just one music genre whether it's classical or musical, I don't mind! You can expect stunning performances from my guests too." The concert's title was actually coined by Cornerstone's Jeff Vadillo and Jaya herself to mark her comeback to the concert scene. Producers Vinz Abasolo and David Bhowie Cabawatan promises you'll still get a glimpse of the iconic songs she's had over the years especially those that have marked platinum status plus a couple more of her favorite songs so you could enjoy what's about to happen in this single night. 

Her guests include Queen o R&B Kyla, Thor, KZ Tandingan, Kara, UPGRADE, Dancing in Tandem Royalties, Moira Lacambra, Jannah Zaplan, Nick Vera Perez and Reign Basa. JAYA: NO BOUNDARIES still have tickets available at SMTickets.com, all SM Ticket Outlets nationwide via 4702222 and Music Museum's TIcketron (in Greenhills) or via 7210635/7216726. This is also co-presented by Star Image, Studio Q and is line produced by Cornerstone Entertainment. So remember the date, May 12, 2017 at 8PM. 

"I have a lot of things that I want to share and for that evening, that is the goal. The exciting part is that I'm singing again. I'm happy to be back doing concerts and being on stage, I've been in different parts of the world too because of my friends from cornerstone. I feel honored being in the midst of talented singers too. I didn't realize it is near mothers day but it was just time, I even watched my Mom's videos last night and when my daughter even realized how great she was even now, she'll live forever and she's going to be part of the show. There's just going to be something for all of them. At first I didn't feel like prepared as I'm starting again, but the venue felt just right, I would feel crazy if this is in MOA or Araneta. I still have a dream, perhaps a concert with Regine and Lani, hopefully soon as I never had that opportunity so I'm dreaming about that (never hurts to dream right?). I prayed about this and almost thought of quietly leaving for the US during those 3 years because I had to make a living for my family, I asked the Lord to lead me when I was about to give up and when and event happened, Cornerstone came in the dressing room, and that was my turning point. That was it and now I'm doing a concert, even in other countries, plus It's Showtime on ABSCBN. I suggest those who are just starting, to perhaps when you're up there, don't rely on superficial ajilation. You also have to learn to ignore and let those people be blocked and deleted because all they want are attention. You don't have to give them the pleasure. 

Now the genre is getting wider, broader and even the men are singing different music. There is still so much more out there. My Mom is probably jumping for joy now because she's seeing change happen to me right now. On the concert you'll be seeing a lot of surprise numbers, me and the guests, you'll surely enjoy it!" she added.

This fresh new start seems to be the path she's taking and rightfully so, she deserves all the success she's getting. She's a fellow Trinitian (I'm a different batch) and I hope she does well in all her endeavors. She asked for the signs to stay, I guess she's going to get it all from God, loud and clear. Congratulations Ms. Jaya!

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