Kobe, Andre and Benjie Paras for Sun Soft

Direct Selling giant MSE (Marikina Shoe Exchange) got us up and early in Capitol Commons for the launch of their new products under Sun Soft Home Products (their detergent line), and boy did we like what we saw!

The Paras Family Benjie, Andre and Kobe serves as the face of Sunsoft and together, they had us take a glimpse of what they offer. They call it the “Idol Sa Linis”, and these guys attest how easy it is to clean their dishes, their clothes and make it smell better with the All New Improved Sun Soft Concentrated Laundry Detergent, Sun Soft Heavenly Fabric Conditioner (for the fragrance all day) and All New Improved Sun Soft Zesty Lemon Dishwashing Liquid, which of course they all use at home.

Benjie says “I have always made it a point to teach my kids how to wash clothes, wash dishes, simple things before they became independent. I may have taught them things, but one thing I learned from them as their father is to listen intently. I have never dictated who or what they wanted to be when they grow up, I didn’t force them to play basketball, they learned on their own with friends in the place we lived in. I only got emails when someone sought for a player in the US, made arrangements and allowed him to play there. He decided to come back here and played for UP, that’s my parenting style. I made sure they are just equipped with skills that would assure them they’d do good with whatever they want to do. I support them whenever I can.”

Kobe says “I went to the states and was able to do chores on my own, I also worked on a budget. I had a washing machine which I regularly use, before I went to the states I already knew how to do that here.”

Andre adds “Yes you get your fair share of nasty comments from people, they say and treat you like you’re less than who you are. You learn to overcome these from knowing the truth with people you trust, your family. For those who don’t know I have been able to live independently, separately and so I do my own clothes and wash the dishes. We learned it all before we got out of our home.”

You can purchase Sun Soft and get a Buy 1 Take 1 deal with MSE Distributors nationwide. Make sure you do get them from direct sellers, or maybe be a member on your own at mse.com.ph or their official Facebook page because it’s easy as 1-2-3.

Ken Chan and Rita Daniela for One of the Baes

We watched the opening sequence for the new show One of the Baes which will air this Monday replacing The Better Woman on its time slot. The cast includes EA Guzman, Rodjun Cruz, Renz Lagria (viral igorot guy), Kenneth Medrano, Gelai Andres (who did a huge dance number), James Teng (so good looking), Maureen Larazabal and Buboy Villar. Of course it’s a project with RitKen, Ken Chan and Rita Daniela proved effective in their past project My Special Tatay and maybe, this will be with different dynamics since they’re doing characters as Marines. This also has Roderick Paulate, Melanie Marquez, Tonton Gutierrez, Jestoni Alarcon and Amy Austria. The director got nervous because they have very seasoned actors but they knew they had to prepare a lot because they too are ready once they get to the set.

Honestly, it was fun, especially with the semi fantasy scenes because their dreams kinda come to real life. You miss Roderick Paulate’s antics, oh boy, you’re in for a treat. There will also be some bad baes, some good baes, but their main thrust right now is for you to see how to deal with love or career.

Here’s part of the blogcon so you can get an idea who they are on the show:

Make sure to watch it during GMA Primetime. You’ll fall in love with them very soon!

Scenes From The Kiko En Lala Premiere

This evening, we were able to watch Kiko en Lala. It’s a movie starred by Super Tekla directed by Adolf Alix Jr. and produced by Backyard Productions. Yes it is comedy, but it has shades of romance, slapstick, situational and skilled comedy. The story is cute and very funny, a bit slow on some instances but the crowd loves it. The kid beside me was barking, no joke, and her mom had to restrain her a couple of times because she was copying Super Tekla’s lines. Honestly, the crowd was cheering for the Derrick Monasterio - Tekla love team, but they had a twin situation, so you’ve got to see how their relationships would turn out. There is also a slight horror bit, but fun overall, you probably could take your family along if you want to laugh, I guess it is exactly what they want you to do. We also covered the red carpet. The cast and their celebrity friends supported the premiere night.

Watch it on theaters tomorrow!

ICONIC: The Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez Concert

I really don’t think there would be words that could personify the one and only Megastar Ms. Sharon Cuneta and Asia’s Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez, but this is happening this October 18 and 19, it’s called ICONIC, a fitting title to some of the country’s artists. What’s going to happen during that evening? 

Ms. Sharon Cuneta says “I am emotionally and mentally drained (talking about retiring) and since I was in my teens, I have always said I will not allow entertainment to ear my soul. The landscape has changed and it has been a very good business, it’s just time to relax and focus on children. Actually I was shocked, we were not supposed to be together and then, he asked if he could talk to me, I said okay and we talked, we’re okay. PLDT, Martin and Pops were joking, people were warm. I told people in social media about my sadness, I had a lot of debt, like half a billion and had to work non stop, it was just focusing on God that I had to do. I was becoming like the people despise, I just surrendered everything to God and it was becoming lighter.” 

About Ms. Regine, she says “I get kilig when she calls me ate. I believe in Regine and her sincerity, God is so good. Just like Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala, the song Pangarap na Bituin happened to her. I don’t buy friendships, as many of you know I only do it quietly, sometimes I just have to scream about people who you are so proud of. It was a ring I bought in Sex and the City. It took a few months and got it made, it was really special and I wanted her to keep it for the rest of her life, they have been there for me since I was a kid but I want more love for the person I am and she has a very good heart. Ogie is my friends since the 80’s, they have been there for me since then.” 

She was asked about the Sharon Gabby reunion last night and if he appeared in the concert, Ms. Sharon laments “I hope it won’t be a surprise like last night because this is a music event, I don’t think it’s the right time, last night wasn’t planned and it was for the teachers. My teachers in St. Paul they always see me in concerts in the US, I picked up a lot of my sweetness from them. It was so overwhelming because it has the chemistry, you cannot fake it, we have our families and it’s been years. It was so unplanned and the reaction of people was unbelievable, I put it all to God because we can always do plans, but it was God’s way to put it that WE ARE OKAY. It would be nice to work again.” 

Ms. Regine told us about guests in her concert and says “In my side I would have Zeph in our concert, in Sharon’s side it will be Jeremy and I am happy for them. Might as well, we are doing other concerts but hopefully we could do this on a tour for Europe or Japan, I really want Japan! On stage we will have different food, with their support I am thankful to them because in the layout seeing two of the companies supporting us, it was really nice of them to support their artists. We will have lots of songs, LOTS of it. I was wanting to do a concert with her but it was hard because we were in different stations. It was hard to even talk, until serious stuff happened last year. The name Iconic was hard to come out with because it will look like we’re putting it lightly but I would use it for people who have put in the work. I have worked with a lot of singers and the concert that i do is a lot of times not about me, it’s about our collaboration. It’s a story and not a showdown, not a concert, there is a lot of heart in it. Us working together is our love and respect for each other, we have different preferences but we know we are loved, it’s a journey and it is heart not just made for the concert. I hope you all see us at the Araneta Coliseum. Don’t ask me about how I love her, I already put it out there and this is it! I have been the Chona all these years, after the concert, we might not be able to talk but I know I will be always here.” 

Here is our video to tell you about the press conference:

Now all you’ve got to do is show up and buy tickets (Platinum is all sold out), you can get them at Ticketnet or the Araneta Ticket Booths. This is directed by Rowell Santiago, Musical Direction by Louie Ocampo and Raul Mitra. This is presented by Pagoda Cold Wave Lotion and PLDT Home.