Sisi Rondina: You Have to Do it with LOVE!

Sat down with the volleyball superstar Sisi Rondina. She’s the volleybelle everyone was trying to evade when they fought UST in the UAAP and now the Petron Blaze Spikers. No joke as she even has a 4 time MVP Beach Volleyball award to prove it. She just came from a win (Petron Blaze had an easy win) and and arduous 4 hour traffic last night, but she was not about to have her spirits dampened because she’s going to have a an awesome adventure with FAME (Firestarters Artist Management and Entertainment) which is the artist management hand of Firestarters Production Inc.

Together with their CEO Rj Agustin, Chief Creative Officer (and Director) Real Florido, Admin Head Silvia Malupeng and Jon Verzosa who heads Artist Management, Sisi Rondina signed her first Talent Management contract as witnessed by her confidant Coach Paul Jan Doloiras. For those who don’t know, Coach Paul was the one who discovered her. He had total control over their sports affairs but he knew he wasn’t meant for the manager role especially when it came to projects outside the court and for Sisi being an artist/endorser. He saw how they needed help in doing that, a lot of offers came but what made the difference was FAME had a plan. Sisi also needed no interference when it came to sports and training, and FAME understood this part. They also needed help to go to the path of charity work involved in education and sports management. It was a deal breaker and they saw how much they cared for the artists they handled.

I asked Sisi about how much she has on her plate and she just told us “It’s all about COMMITMENT, and just like in volleyball or anything that I put my self in, I do it with passion. YOU HAVE TO DO IT WITH LOVE!”

Here’s some excerpts of our interview with Sisi and her new management team from FAME. Listen in!

Congratulations Sisi for joining the fun and game management of FAME. I’m sure they’ll take good care of you and your career. For those who may be interested to get in touch with her, you may proceed to firestartersprod.com or their official facebook page Firestarters Production Inc.

And Ai Thank You!

There’s another movie coming up with the Concert Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas and she’s going to show you the fun wonderful world of showbiz with And Ai Thank You! It’s the most used term to end every pageant question in the Philippines and if you’re looking for twice the fun, this will over deliver. 

Produced by Reality Entertainment and Horseshoe Studios, this film written and directed by Joven Tan will go through the life of an artist who wants to make a difference, who . Ms Aiai says “It is true, I am excited, I feel this movie will be loved because the trailer has so much views. Direk Joven did it glossy because we are artists in this film. Our direk is simple, he just instructs, no pressure. I have pegs but it’s a lot.” 

Direk Joven says “I was with her in Kung Fu Divas and Shake Rattle and Roll, this film was just a joy to do. There is no antagonist, she will be a new artist in place but she’s not evil.” 

Ruffa Mae says “I am just sad that she lost projects, but I am not an enemy, I am just the up and coming. Sometimes I felt that way in the past but I always support, I never wanted to be a superstar, it was passion, a job for me to make money and help my family. I just enjoyed it. I was inspired with Ms Aiai, because she was in the prime of her career when she got to 40, I was fat but I wanna do my best, my very very best. I just have huge ... and I am 40 and a half, I didn’t celebrate last year because my mother died, condolence to me.” 

The film also includes Dennis Padilla, Kakai Bautista, Joey Paras, Juliana Parizcova Segovia, Rubi Rubi, Anjo Yllana, Joross Gamboa and Ruffa Mae Quinto. It will be in theaters this August 14 nationwide! 

Hada Labo is Now in the Philippines!

Do you have great skin? How do you know? Well there’s this great electronic tool that measures how hydrated your skin is, and I tried it out myself. Mine is about 43% and they say it’s pretty high for normal standards, I was happy about it. But what about the percentage of the population that don’t believe in hydration? With skin looking old and wrinkly, maybe it is an issue you can fix especially now that Japan’s number 1 Facial lotion just arrived in the Philippines.

For 12 years, they have been leading the market in Japan and with good reason, because it does work. For those who are involved in makeup, Japan has this way of putting lotions first before the moisturizer then the toner. It makes the base of your skin not dry so you get the application of make up easy without harming your skin. It gives it moisture, a good practice so I think it would also be perfect for Filipinos to do.

Hada Labo has Hydrating Lotions which helps skin keep that hydration balance, the Hydrating Face Watch helps keep that natural skin moisture to make it hydrates and fresh all throughout the day! They also have the Hydrating Light Cream which prevents moisture loss and the Hydrating Water Gel so you get a moisture protecting shield with a light breathable feeling. The Hydra & Whitening Face Wash has seaweed brown algae extracts so it draws water efficiently, then the Deep Clean & Pore Refining Face Wash with the Japanese Green Tea extract to help remove those excess oils (pretty good for mixed and oily skin). They are launching a few more lines very soon (for those looking for the red or blue line).

Now you don’t have to ask people going to Japan or online to purchase it, because it will be available in Watsons Stores nationwide, so stay tuned for the next ones eh! Go hoard it now!

Denny’s Gets You 12 Slams for 12 Months!

Ayala North Exchange is continuing to open restaurants and this time, they’re giving you a treat! Your favorite diner DENNY’s is opening their newest branch and that means, this awesome day should be topped with your favorite comfort food in the morning, pancakes!


First 100 who get to pay 500 pesos on their bill starting August 5 in DENNY’s Ayala North Exchange will get the opportunity to have 12 FREE SLAMS for 12 MONTHS! That’s 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes, eggs done your way, 2 bacon strips (your choice of doneness) and 2 sausage links, now how’s that for a treat?!


Go to dennys.ph for more info or troop to the store if you’re in the mood for flipping wonders!