My Korean Jagiya Ends Today

The first legitimate Korean Filipino romcom series will end today and I am a little bothered because I only saw a couple episodes of it. My Korean Jagiya starred by Heart Evangelista and the uber cute Alexander Lee will have it's last episode during GMA Telebabad.

The story of Kim Jun Ho and Gia has been followed religiously by fans and now that it's almost done, Heart Evangelista dubs this as her well loved project. She says "This made me fall in love with work again and I'd like to put on record that I am so thankful to have gotten to work with the staff, GMA and the writers who pushed me to be an even better actress."

Alexander on the other hand says "I learned so much of the Filipino culture, the way actors work here during the shoot. The working experience is something that I would take back with me in Korea and I hope I would get to work with them again! The fans of the show, thank you too for supporting us all these months. I learned a lot and the Philippines now hold a special part in my heart."

Make sure you watch the final episode right after Kambal Karibal.

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JC Santos and Ryza Cenon for Mr. & Mrs. Cruz

It’s so nice to hear that the one who wrote and did Kita Kita is actually on a roll as she takes another project called Mr. and Mrs. Cruz. This movie is produced by Idea First Company and Viva Films and will show on January 24, 2018. You can’t teach chemistry and when they did this, they had to undergo workshops first because the material was difficult to execute and they wanted the characters to become real, they didn’t require them to workout for the role.

Ryza says “Direk Sigrid was so open to suggestions, very detailed and we felt like being trained because we had to do workshops just for the character. JC gave me advise on our lines, they prolly did this in theater so it was easy for him. I might have struggled a little because I was shooting two projects in the past so it was a little hard adjusting to this.

JC reveals "I watched Direk on theater, in UP and she was good. I was so lucky to work with them because it was a theater process because we rehearsed it before the actual thing happened. We even shot it on her phone so the process was easy. I didn’t act too big because she toned me down when we filmed this. Ryza knows the screen and how it works being in the industry for quite a while. She’s very good."

“I didn’t really expect Kita Kita would be that big but I’m not pressuring myself that the same will happen, but I do hope it does because we have worked hard for it. This is about love, marriage, finding yourself and moving on. It will also tackle and define happiness. I made this before Kita Kita (the script) they are an interesting pair and I have seen them in past projects. I was really interested working with them. I am so excited how this would turn out. Yes, theg did deliver with the material even if it was a bit difficult to do this, but they agreed to do workshops with me because of the process. This was shot in Puerto Princessa and El Nido, I fell in love with the place. They need to see how beautiful the place is! The underground river, the secret beach, island hopping, it’s all gorgeous!” says Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, the writer and Director.

Make sure you head on to theaters on this date because according to Direk Perci and Jun Lana (who already saw it) says it’s a material that differs so much from Kita Kita but says it’s a welcome change. Direk Sigrid is gunning for personal happiness while doing it, so if you connect with the emotions of the characters, that’s exactly why they did it. I’m watching!

Are you?

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Martin, Ogie, Regine and Erik for #paMORE Concert on February 10th

The country’s best singers who can make you laugh, make you fall in love and do a concert like no other. This February 10th, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez and Erik Santos will take you to a fun evening at the Mall of Asia Arena. #paMORE will battle it out with several international artists but banks on those who would like OPM flavor this Valentines season. Their goal is to celebrate LOVE through tons of great music!

Erik finds this as a good way to start the year and says “Although Angeline isn’t here, I am so glad to be with my idols. This is a dream come true. Just thinking of the icons and I on stage I am already speechless. I don’t really plan things, but as a performer and artists I wish I could last in the business for a long time. That’s what I wish for. I am so honored to finally be in the stage with my idols, I even asked our producers if this is real. I hope to be not intimidated as I shut down when I feel that.”

Ogie says “Regine and I came from a very successful concert in the US but was so sad we didn’t sell much tickets in Vegas but only 98% (then laughs). I don’t wish for anything but wish evrything my wife would wish for. I also hope we have more artists who have concerts. I’ll be having a major concert this year because it’s my 30th year in the industry, that’s all I ask for.”

Ms. Regine Velasquez Alcasid says “This is so millenial, it’s going to be fun. Honestly I am contented with my family, very happy, I just wish good health and more blessings for them. My career? I cannot really ask for anything else.”

Martin Nievera was his own comic self and says “I wish I had more things happening this 2018. I am already old in the business but I am glad to be with these stars, I wish there were more like this and bring it out of the country as much as I can. I also want my children to be successful, not just share mine. PaMORE pa!”

#paMORE is under the stage direction if Paolo Valenciano and musical direction of Mr. Louie Ocampo and Raul Mitra. This is also produced by Ms. Anna Puno of Starmedia Entertainment and Cacai Mitra of I Music Entertainment. It is also sponsored by People’s Journal and Seda Hotel Vertis North. You may purchase tickets at SM TICKETS branches and via www.smtickets.com or call 470-2222.

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Aiai Delas Alas Celebrates 3 Years with Hobe

I had the opporunity to talk again to Ms. Aiai Delas Alas a few days ago at her AI SARAP business venture over at 62 Sgt. Esguerra in Quezon City. It's a restaurant serving Filipino favorites and consequently, she's also celebrating her partnership with famed noodle brand HOBE on her third year. Now 3 years may be a short amount of time but if you think about it, most endorsements and commercials only last for months in the Philippines, so we asked her what's the secret of staying with brands?

Ms. Aiai Delas Alas says "I have been in the business for a long time but at this time people know how much I value my family, that trait of being family centric is actually one of the reasons why they got me as their endorser. Aside from that, I also use the things I endorse in my own businesses, Ai Sarap for example ises HOBE noodles in some of our recipes because it's so useful. It's not just for canton or bihon which we usually see at home, you can whip up dishes and sauces with different ingredients and you would still have a great meal. You have already tried some of them a while ago because we serve them here. We also plan to do this in the other branches that we plan to put up this year."

She also mentioned how her kids are going to be involved in the business because Ai Foods will be incorporated and headed by Sancho. The way she sees it she'll give the opportunity to her sons because they will better take care of it and benefit from the shops they intend to put up this year (about 4 she says) and more soon.

If you haven't tasted HOBE yet, I suggest you to go to leading supermarkets and stores nationwide. I personally didn't know how it tasted but with the samples they got me a couple months ago I already have them on my regular grocery list and not just buy the usual pancit canton and instant spaghettie which I grew tired of recently. 

I'm sure she wouldn't be endorsing something she doesn't believe in, and she's looking forward to more years with them too!

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