MTV PH Introduces MTV Buddy Jess Connely

These are signs that there is still something good out there. 

I am part of a generation who doesn't only listen to radio, or watch youtube, but one who eagerly awaits if and when an artist, a group or band finally comes out with an MTV. It's something that I often have on my TV all day because you get to see a glimpse of what it's supposed to look like when they put it on an album. Some noted celebrity jocks like Casey Kasem (bless his soul), Mike Kasem up until Donita Rose, KC Montero and others appeared on Southeast Asian MTV all became more popular because of it... and started their career with these on their resume's. I actually cried a bit when news of them closing almost ALL their regional channels happened a couple of years ago including the one in the Philippines, I thought that was impossible but they did it to survive. I felt it would be a dark era for the music industry as well because without it, making music videos would be just be futile. Also, I was more worried for local bands who got exposure there... where will they go to promote this in other countries? I was sad, really sad.

During a tv surfing session, I suddenly saw MTV PH a couple of months ago. That was great news for me, to see somehow that they're back on tv. Got invites to a small function a week ago to MTVph as they were launching their first MTV Buddy Jess Connely, I guess they don't call em jocks anymore and this all smells millenial in my books. They got her from Australia as she was doing underground urban acts in the Philippines. She's got a really good following online and is still growing. 

Jesse says "I'm excited, totally, I'll be bringing in my flavor to MTV PH, from style, to music, to events, I'll be there."

New MTV Buddy Jess is going to host a show called MTV Fuel. It's a music, lifestyle, sub culture themed show. It starts airing on September 23, on a Saturday at 8PM. They will also be doing MTV Bud Hunt - the search for the next MTV Buddies during the last quarter of this year so if you're eager to be one, they might go to your campus during the last quarter of this year, you just have to wait! 

If you want to know more about Jess and the search, head on to MTV PH on Facebook  or follow @mtvph on IG and Twitter because they're all there! Make sure you also watch them on Sky Cable Channel 71 (which I do) and Cignal Channel 151 because it's cool to do that ye know! 

KUMAGCOW

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Sunshine Cruz Now Joins ALV Talent Circuit

It looks like ALV Talent Circuit is growing and now adds a very versatile actress to their roster. I'm sure you guys know Ms. Sunshine Cruz and she's been battling it out with the Ardiente's in Wildflower. She's very effective, always playing the lead but she's got dreams to play other roles. She's spreading her wings, and she saw how effective ALV has been in production, managing talents including her daughter Angelina who's doing a singing career.

Ms. Sunshine says "If it's about my personal life I am very happy now, it's not perfect but just to be someone that is good with my kids it's a good thing. When they met they were friends already (with Macky) so they really did jive. We are in the stage of enjoying each other's company, we support each others dreams. I'm glad that they haven't been courted yet. It will come I know, but they know they have to focus on studies. My kids are not ugly so I know people will come and try but they respect me and I'm very greatful for that. I just hope he (prolly Cesar) to at least have an effort."

"I started in showbiz when I was 15, so I advise my kids about work, and never ever forget studies. We have bonding time, but if I have to be strict they know how to listen and understand that I have to do the job of a mom and dad. They still get hurt, they are my babies, but I sometimes tell them to brush it off especially bashers online. You know like me, I share almost everything on Instagram as long as it's possible. When we were shot by paparazzi, and it became viral, nothing really changed. We are of age, and people didn't know the story that's why I got a few bashers too. I am grateful and blessed that my kids listen to me and give me the respect that I need. I don't hold them back, they're smart and know their priorities."

She adds "Since 2013 I have been playing roles where I always cry, I am the one being hurt too. I always am interested to play a villain or mistress role, I did an episode of MMK once and that got me a lot of weird threats so I think in a way that confirms that I am effective. They just say they are very happy for me and I am so happy that they approve of him. In the past they filtered some suitors I had and I'm glad they also take care of me in a way. Their approval means a lot to me. "

"I am glad to have been able to work with Wildflower, in a way they have reinvented me because I didn't want to play the same role. I also did a culinary cours so later I want to put up my own restaurant. I want to also to finish my Masters in Psychology."

Arnold Vegafria says "We will both take care of her career in acting, singing, being an influencer and endorser. I will be putting her in a whole package, and will talk to companies, talk to Geneva, Sheryl, Donna and maybe do a concert. She can do it with them or solos. We talked to Regal and will talk soon with Star Cinema, I am also in the production of indie mainstream movies so maybe we can do one for her. We can't put her on sexy stuff anymore even if we have offers, we have to think that she's already a Mom and she has kids. She wants to do indie films and I want to do it with young directors, writers, cinemathographers and she's looking forward to do one. Our target is also have her do at least two soap operas in a year but we'll make her come back in movies."

This is the start of something even big for Ms. Sunshine Cruz and ALV Talent Curcuit is going to make her an even big star. We can't wait for that!

KUMAGCOW

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Marian Rivera's Back In Action Fantasy Series SUPER MA'AM

Marian Rivera is still the Queen of GMA. She's back and she's not holding back after a long break of bearing super cute daughter Zia with hunk husband Dingdong Dantes. Her entry does come at an opportune time because it's Teacher's Month and what great way to pay homage to our second parents but to do a superhero show that includes her in the title role. 

This September 18, you'll be happy to see SUPER MA'AM. The show includes Kapuso stars Andrew Gan, Shyr Valdez, Enrico Cuenca, Ashley Ortega, Jerald Napoles, Joyce Ching, Julius Erasga, Jillian Ward, Helen Gamboa, Kim Domingo, Al Tantay, Jackie Lou Blanco, Kristoffer Martin, Matthias Rhoads, Meg Imperial and Kevin Santos. This ensemble cast will make the life of teacher Minerva interesting as she tries to make the lives of her students better, because she believes they do deserve a better life.

Some of my favorite people in the loveteam world, yes it's Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin.

Asia's Fantasy, Kim Domingo, we got to talk to her about the show.

Ms. Helen Gamboa

Marian Rivera for her new project SUPER MA'AM!

Here, she was able to tell us the three SUPER MA'AM's in her life

I was able to talk to some of them after the reveal, so meet the guy from the Jollibee commercial who got the girl. Matthias Rhoads.

He was dubbed as the next Primetime Kapuso Leading Man. He was ecstatic hearing that!

Oh and ladies, meet Enrico Cuenca. He was the guy in the CRUSH episode of the Jollibee commercial. Remember the one that was secretly giving burgers? Exactly!

We got to talk to him too!

Now make sure to watch this next week! It'll be a fun evening of action and fantasy with Marian's show and Dingdong's Alyas Robinhood. Now if only their daughter would star in the next timeslot, that would be a great few hours of family binge watching.

KUMAGCOW

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Prepare to be Swooned by New Artist Lance Edward

What to you is success? Is it the high pay, fancy cars, women? It's not all about that.

I met a guy a couple weeks ago named Lance Edward. He's an achiever, accomplished businessman, graduated from Ateneo with a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship and owns businesses left and right. He's extremely successful by almost any human standards. He would have been contented with his career, but he felt there was something missing. He went ahead and decided that he's not stopping there. He wants to start with his passion... and that's music. 

Lance has been part of an ASEAN based boyband group and he was able to work with Wu Chun of Fahrenheit (who catapulted his career in Taiwan). Yes he had a very successful career in Brunei and Malaysia during those years but he felt quite alone and uninspired, he also was put a bit off because of the language barrier so they barely talk. So he did the smart thing and went back to the Philippines to finish his studies and take part in the business that his family was involved in back then. Now he's done quite well and had put up Flytmed  Manila Corporation. Overall, business is doing good. Still, at the back of his mind, he wanted to put his music out there, to ultimately use his voice to inspire people. Those words, I find it to be but a noble cause.

Just recently, he was able to put out a cover he did of Tong Hua (transtlation: Fairy Tale) which is a very popular Chinese song. While he wasn't really expecting anything but just singing a made Filipino version of this song, he suddenly found himself and a lot of people watching, sharing the his video on social media and a lot of them took notice. Lance is so thankful about where he is right now and this, might be the start of his biggest break. Pretty soon, you'll be seeing him come out with his own single, album and perhaps music videos. He's also game pursuing acting, he did advanced acting workshops already with Star Magic. I'm sure you'll be seeing his star shine very soon. 

We talked to him a bit over dinner. Here's snippets of that.

He also gave us a sample of the song that went viral. Listen in:

 

Make sure you stay tuned with Lance Edward as he's coming out with a single and an album very soon. He's also guesting in ASAP and a couple more shows, concerts too. I can't wait to see that single be used in one or more series for television. It's apt, it's an opportune time for him to go out there and start working on his dreams. Nothing beats a man with a passion, that's exactly who he is.

If you want to know more about Lance Edward, follow him on IG @lance.eeeee or like his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lance.edward.eeeee/ because he's very active in those channels. You'll see him soon... and you better be ready!