The Clash Final 12 Contestants

And then they were twelve. Yes, I’m talking about the last few contestants of The Clash singing their way to stardom through an original conceptualized show on GMA. We visited their set a couple of days ago to witness what is to be another elimination night.

But on a lighter side, we asked them a few questions literally before they went on stage (although we got to talk to 6) and asked them how they felt about going to Manila and having this competition. They are friends already, but I felt they understood the consequences of being in the top 12. They will further battle, some of them will win, and some will lose. But they are hopeful in the last few stages of the competition that they can stay as friends. They will give it all tomorrow. Watch them, wish them well and enjoy the songs. It’s time to see who reigns supreme in The Clash!

They already are the top 12 finalists so this means they will be part of the GMA's show Studio 7.

The winner of The Clash rwill receive an exclusive management contract from GMA Network. They will also win a brand new car, 1 million pesos and a house and lot from Bria Homes. The rest of the top 5 and special awardee will get 100,000 pesos each, not bad right?

Lovely Couple MayWard Hosts STARHUNT

MayWard is doing something BIG and this is it. If you’re already aware of Star Hunt, they’re doing the same thing through the KUMU App. It’s called STARHUNT The Global Showdown. It is premiering today 7PM but you have to download it before you can watch. What’s in it you say?

MayWard Overload!

They’ve got 25 Global Star Dreamers and they would have to battle it out every Wednesday night til the Grand Finals on December. They would have to perform via the KUMU app and perform according to theme, and ask for votes from friends and fans. 50% of scores will come from Judges, then 50% will also come from gifts of KUMU users in app. Two weeks for votes so they need to get a lot from you. If you want them to win, you’ve got to participate! Who knows, one of these men or women would be the next idol!

Oh and yes, this will get them a recording contract, lots of money and a sure fire way of making it in the industry as the first ever STAR HUNT winner via the KUMU App!

Happy ba #MayWard? Hehe

SeaKing Launches Salmon Line on their 20th Year

I do frequently go to the supermarket and yes I have seen and used SeaKing several times when I pass by the frozen section. They are under Superb Catch Incorporated. This brand is familiar because they have been in the country for 20 years. I was so glad to have been invited in their luncheon this afternoon at Shangrila Makati. They had us sample their best sellers specifically the SeaKing Wild Alaskan Salmon!

Grilled Salmon Steak with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Baked Salmon Beurre Blanc

Salmon Skewers

Just look at it, it's Grilled Salmon Steak with lemon garlic sauce, plus Baked Salmon with Beurre Blanc and Salmon Skewers. Ahh these wonderful spread was prepared and presented to us by Shangrila's chefs and yes, this is part of their 20th Anniversary Celebration. We couldn't have had any better representation of their success with these in tow.

The new Salmon line includes the Keta Salmon Slab, Keta Salmon Belly, Pink Salmon Steak, Keta Salmon Chunks which they used to prepare the dishes earlier.

SeaKing's President Ms. Jennifer Uy says "We were the first deboner and drivers of SeaKing. We used to wonder how to use fax machines and copiers back in the days. From a small business, we got customers, supermarkets, huge deliveries. Some of us do finance and accounts. Anyway, we want to welcome you to our launch. Thank you to our partners from all over the world who flew in just for this occasion. May I quote disney, You need to have a dream to have a dream come true! We are now 20 years older, but we are very happy to have fulfilled it with your support. We are blessed to have family, to be very supportive, to food bloggers who have been posting recipes so I asked them to be here. I hope you enjoy this program we prepared for you so you get to know our history."

Surprise surprise, they had Sitti Navarro performing for us!

Now they are virtually everywhere and frozen Bangus and products are available in local and international supermarkets, groceries and retail stores, all deboned and shipped with quality in mind. Over 20 tons of products per day coming from their 5,000 hectare property (and an upcoming 20,000 hectare soon!) deliver only the best for their consumers. This is their family business and is run by their love for each other, that is inspiring, as they grow even more in the next few years. This is their promise, and their newest product the Wild Alaskan Salmon is a welcome addition.

It has Omega 3, and is the most nutritious source of protein the world. Congratulations SeaKing and Superb Catch, Inc. for launching your new line of Salmon and your anniversary. It's also nice to know your story, hope someone out there gets inspired how this humble family from Malabon now has their products around the world!

The Erotica-Thriller Called ADAN

I was a bit shocked to tell you honestly when I saw their trailer play during a premiere night of one of the films I watched about a week ago. Why you ask? It’s because it felt erotic, a little more matured than the usual, which made others a bit startled and uncomfortable in the cinema. ALIUD Entertainment + ImaginePerSecond and Viva Films is apparently banking on this project with lead stars Cindy Miranda (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2013) and Rhen Escaño in a showcase of love, lust and lies with the movie called ADAN. It’s an erotic thriller.

Director Roman Perez Jr. and Yam Laranas have been working on this for a few months now. Direk Yam says “More than just the usual stories, we went with love. This is not cliche, we did what we wanted to do and we are so thankful to Viva and Aliud for trusting us. The loyalty is to the film.”

Direk Perez on the other hand says “The answer is simple, do you need an ADAN in a relationship? In love? Or could it be just a representation of heart? The two women would be here, without a male figure, and these are women who dictate the story. Is there a need for a man in their lives? It’s a story of love, to do what they do for it.”

Cindy says “We didn’t show anything not tasteful, but you will understand what we have shown when you watch the film. Come back to us if you feel violated because this is classy, it’s not a bold movie. We want to tell a story. We really had to be in the mountains, I am lucky I am single, I also am trusted by my parents, I think they would be proud and I hope they watch it during the premiere night. This is the new genre, the one with sense, the one with the story. It’s about love and you won’t see or feel bad about it, we didn’t even need additional takes or worry after each take. We would be surprised about the standards of people, we can’t teach people how to love, you just feel it. The experience of doing this is not even awkward, I love Ellen and Marian. Our limitations as people, we went over it.”

Rhen adds “This is for the sake of art. You have to be ready physically and emotionally. Cover shots already required us so much so we did give it all. It was a long process, tons of sessions, before we got here to shoot the film. Walls, issues, they are too high and nobody could understand it. We want to let them know, for them to feel that their story talks about ordinary people who chose to love even as lesbians or any gender/preference. It just so happen it is just about women, but it is about love.”

The film again is under ALIUD Entertainment + ImaginePerSecond and Viva Films and will show November 20, 2019. I suggest wether you’re straight, lgbt+ or anything you can think of, watch it because they’re so proud of this latest project.