Sunday Pinasaya Live Blog #SPSPusoNgSaya

Sunday, July 23, 2017

We're covering Sunday Pinasaya today so just refresh this post every now and then so you could see updates from the show!


This is their set today! :) some comedians are getting the crowd ready. The number noontime habit according to their lovely hosts :)


They are doing FB Live too so if you are tired following my updates you can go there instead! 



Raiza Mae Dizon, Pekto, Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo now on stage for a Lactum sponsored segment. Andre Paras also arrived :) 


Oh Julie Anne San Jose! Oh my heart!


My homie Ruru Madrid is here! :) 



GabRu is Love!

It looks like Ms. Aiai and Pekto has something going on :) 


They dismantled the whole thing in 3 minutes. That was a huge stage. 

                        Gil Cuerva


Ruru and Thea Tolentino :)


Pambansang bae Alden Richards :)


Alden introduced Mocha Usong (Tekla) as their guest co-host. 



This one is a rap battle for the special ones, Boobay versus Super Tekla. 


They changed sets for the Lactum segment :)




Then they dedicated another segment for a Jeepney barker. I think they are doing this for everyday people. 




Then for the finale, they got Rodjun Cruz, Julie Anne San Jose, Rochelle Pangilinan, Wyn Marquez and Kenneth Medrano. 

That's it for our updates, thank you for tuning in on KUMAGCOW.COM's live blog :) 

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Gabbi Garcia Answers: Is This The End of GabRu?

Saturday, July 22, 2017



We all love her and recently, she's gotten so many things accomplished including a modeling stint across Asia for Pantene including how she has donned covers of different magazines, fashion spreads and star on different GMA shows after playing lead in iconic reboot of Encantadia, then realize she's not stopping there. She's an artist, and they both have to grow, I know that part and hearing some of the fans say that this is the end of #GabRu had me worried. The two might not be in the same projects right now but is that enough to say they're done as a love team? I don't think so. Gabbi Garcia is doing these big projects because she's worked hard for it and it is just bearing fruit, I could feel how passionate she was doing this not just for herself but for the Philippines, and her mother network GMA who has done a lot for her. So this project with MegaStyle just came in the right time too.


Rainier Dagala Editor of Megastyle.ph says "On our 25th year, we have produced very iconic covers, moved mountains and broken norma. To start the BER months, we are starting MegaStyle as a global platform and show what makes a mega cover. She's tech savvy, she does social media, it was a mutual decision to feature Gabbi Garcia and we would like to thank GMA as we willbe flying to France to showcase what Gabbi stands for now with Michael Carandang. He will make the fashion film, a movie editorial, a mini film featuring the clothes she's wearing. MEGA is the print, MegaStyle will be the online counterpart. We want to be the global voice for Philippine fashion and we are doing this as a first issue. This will be the jumpstart of hopefully many supplementary features for Mega. She will wear luxury brands."


Gabbi says "I will be leaving on July 29 and go to Nice and Paris but have to go back in August for SPS Anniversary. It's my first time in Europe and I am so happy for this opportunity. I've had the chance to do the one in Australia, and I think it's just the right timing. I don't think it's my color alone, but I make myself also glow but not just from make up. I see all the advantage as I'm okay being paired with anyone, I don't know where the rumor came from. I'm open with anyone as long as it's work. If I get opportunities outside the Philippines again, I would just have to see when we get there and I'll really have to think about it. It's an opportunity to travel and model, so I'm all for it. I enjoy it a lot, I talk about the brand and endorse them. Some people are asking me to join AsNTM but right now I don't have plans, because I am presented with a lot of opportunities."

When asked about issues of the end of GabRu, Gabbi added "About the rumors, we still see each other twice a week and work together on SPS. Our portion still requires us to be GabRu and that loveteam and kilig will always be there. We just have opportunities that we are doing individually like Ruru doing Alyas Robin Hood 2 and I'm not there, while I do modeling and editorial stints on the side as well. We choose to do those individual projects now so we could both grow as artists."

It was nice to know they are not ending things as GabRu. It's also nice to see them do projects even if they are independent artists. I like Gabbi's disposition and how she knows growing beyond the loveteam and being still in it would make more opportunities for their careers. Albeit being paired to different people, they are okay so don't panic. Altough I have to tell you I heard some in the lines of her not having any right to be jealous of women being paired with Ruru right now during her interview with other reporters, I still think she's good to work with other artists because she's old enough to make these decisions. I still love her! Thanks to Puradak Chicken in Timog for hosting our lunch and Gluta C Kojic Plus for making Gabbi so pretty that afternoon!


COW

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Brillante Mendoza on Duterte's SONA and TV5's "KADAUGAN"

Thursday, July 20, 2017



We just got off the press conference and private screening of Brillante Mendoza Presents: KADAUGAN, an installment for the show that the world famous Filipino director is doing for Kapatid Network TV5. The series has been done to showcase different customs, traditions, festivals around the Philippines and mirror Filipino lives, as real as it should. During the short interview witb the acclaimed Director, he mentioned a couple of the plans that they want to do during President Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation address which is going to happen on July 24, this Tuesday at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. 

He was asked about what he thinks of doing the SONA this year and said "Maybe they believe in me and I do this pro bono, I do this for free because this is for the President and this is for the country. Other people would want to do this I'm sure, I can do this every year because I enjoy it. I have help from Malacanang and they don't limit me at all. I want to capture the President as he is, raw and not hiding anything that he says. I'll do more close ups, shots with his hands, his gestures, he is a working president and I see him mostly outside."

This installement of Brillante Mendoza Presents will star Dionne Monsanto and Daniel Marsh. According to the Director "Major networks are busy with ratings, I believe in original stories and content and will also do this in Cebuano with subtitles in Tagalog. This will star Dionne Monsanto and Daniel Marsh (although Irish is very fluent in Cebuano). Kadaugan means to win, the term stemmed from Magellan's fall against Lapu Lapu. All these episodes are from real life festivals, I had difficulty communicating with the staff sometimes as most of them are really from that place. I also did it in 3 days. After this, I will have a presscon for AMO with Derek Ramsey, which will stretch 12 episodes. I will also have Directors cut, some to be shown on free TV and cable and I feel encouraged because I see something different on TV. I work on limited budget, but produce movies, a hard task but we do it. This is an effort as we used to be number 3 in the world in producing films, we're a bit late I know but we are doing our share. I intentionally hired artists and production that are from Cebu because this is where they are from, to show their passion. Tere is a Cebuana who wanted to get married, but didn't know the foreigner fiance didn't really have plans to do that. It will touch a little on family ties, on Cebuano hospitality. Their script is all in Tagalog but the actors all translate it in Cebuano. While there are some limitations, the Cebuano crew is experienced. They will also give others the ability to see how Filipinos see foreigners and vice versa. I hope you get to enjoy this. The story is intertwined with the festival and isn't forced. The festival is like the same journey as Tere and is doing a battle for love, much like Lapulapu versus Magellan. We are very thankful for SM for helping through it's different channels and programs, we've been doing this for 7 years and continually educating people about alternative viewing, the same line as our advocacy."

The show will premier this July 30 and will feature the wonderful festival of "Kadaugan sa Mactan". AMO on the other hand will begin in August and is something to look forward to with the acclaimed director's work. A film made for TV is just priceless!



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Sofitel Wants You to Experience "Tout a la Français"



Just got off the afternoon press conference of Sofitel as they celebrate French Month with their theme "Tout a la Français" or "Everything French" this July. They have invited French Master Chef Patrick Terrien to hold classes of Traditional French Cuisine from July 17-23 including an experience of the Chef's Table and the firing up of the French Stove on the said dates. He will also be doing wine pairing sessions, so if you're interested contact Sofitel Manila via 551-5555 or email them at h6308-fb12@sofitel.com. You can also do it via www.sofitelmanila.com.


Multicolor Sea Bream, Fennel Panna Cotta and Beet Root.

They will also feature French wines on Sunday brunch like the Cotes du Rhone on July 23 and my favorite Burgundy on July 30. So don't hesitate to grab a bottle while you're there. 


Greek vegetable, Coriander and Lemon Confit. 

F&B Manager and Sommelier Tanguy Gras will also have wine pairing classes at 4PM on July 29 so if you haven't experienced that yet, go and book one because it's all worth it. Slots run out fast and only costs Php 2,000++ so get them early. The Bienvenue en Provence Barbecue Wine dinner on the other hand happens on the 28th so if you prefer it in the evening, that is better!


Salmon Paupiettes, Champagne Sauce and Oyster Mushrooms. 



Pork Fillet, Brocolli Puree, Glazed Carrots and Poivrade Sauce


Red Snapper Fillet Basquaise with Bordelaise Sauce.



Spring Lamb Shank Navarin. 


Oxtail Beef Parmentier.


Eggplants Duck Terrine, Mushroom Fooe Gras and Walnut Oil.


They've got tons of wines on display, you need not worry if you can't find a bottle because they almost have everything!

I loved all the things I ate in Spiral and the Wine Appreciation sessions I had in the past, I assure you they're some of the best people to talk to for "Everything French" because they are French with a Filipino touch. Come visit them today at Sofitel Manila and enjoy it like I did by calling 551-5555 so you could reserve a table, a private room for your friends and family. Nothing beats the Best Buffet in the Philippines.  

COW