A Dose of Love and Laughter in New Web Series "Ming ♥ Tomas"

People are still looking for that one emotional fix, to get a dose of love and laughter into their homes especially when times are hard. Romcoms have certainly been a hit in the movies, it makes you smile automatically when you think of that one special romantic moment in your life... and this is where Mang Tomas is banking on. They call it Ming ♥ Tomas.

They sought one of the most notable artists to create posters in hopes to combine all the feels that Mang Tomas All Around Sarsa brings, and Justin Besana delivered. They also took actors that give authenticity, and put to life characters that men and women would relate to no matter what age group they belong to.

Ming ♥ Tomas is a story of two people, one's sweet and lovely, the other is macho and hardworking. Though they have different lives, the stars have aligned and brought them hope, a connection that complemented the meal they had in the course of taking their relationship, love into another level they never thought would come true. Picking the right person wasn't really easy, at the end of the day, it wasn't just about putting your best foot forward... and showing a deeper reason to every quirky moment you've experienced and dream of forever.

 

You can watch the episodes on the Mang Tomas Facebook page, and the official NutriAsia YouTube channel. You can now enjoy episodes "AngMANGhuhula" and "Ang GANAduo" and feel all the kilig it brings. This series is created by award winning directors Chris Cahilig and Joel Ferrer, shot entirely on mobile phones with help from mobile videographer Tristan Cua. You can also win #MachoGanado gift packs if you answer the simple question at the end of the episodes. Go enjoy it at home just like I did. 

You may follow their social channels to know more about it. 

LEGION Unleashes New Laptop Series for 2022

Just got home from the Lenovo LEGION event at the Whitespace Events Hall in Makati City. Pretty sure there's a lot of people looking for the next generation laptops from the brand that held the number one spot last year. Gamers, students, creators and professionals probably have seen how they listened to consumers, and today is a momentous occasion to bring their big guns out!

Lenovo GM Mike Ngan says "Thank you for being with us today from almost two years of not seeing each other physically. Today, we are working and presenting with our business partners Microsoft and Intel. When we launched the Legion brand we were in the 6th place, we continued to develop and started climbing the ranks. 2021 we became number 1 in terms of revenue sales. A lot of our customers are asking for Legion and established a name of its own. We are on our second generation of Legion products and we are launching it today."

Tristan Ver Gonzalez Product Manager for LEGION says "Our core ever since has been gaming, but we don't stop there. We at Legion deliver the best hardware, our customers enjoy their product and have excellent customer service. The most bang for the buck laptop, IdeaPad gaming 3i. All new chassis, new display at 16 inch, rear I/o ports, latest connectivity in a gaming laptop. It is available in onyx gray and glacier white. This supports type c charging, 8hr battery life, thunderbolt support, display ports and a 16 inch 16:10 panel so you can view more and scroll less."

Legion 5i is very thin, comes in Mg and Aluminum Metal Cover, thermally efficient, larger exhaust, quad heat pipe layout, improved CPU heat sink. Has 12th gen Core i7 processor, ddr5 memory, gen4 SSD, plus 3 year warranty.

The Legion 5i Pro has a 5 heat pipe layout, larger exhaust area, world's first 16 inch WQHD+ gaming laptop, dedicated media keys, dedicated num pad, best in class thermals.

Their most premium 16 inch gaming laptop is the Legion 7 series. With the Legion 7i and the Slim 7i, it's got all metal trim, zero bump, thinner than previous gen of laptops. It's got RGB keyboard, RGB vents, RGB strips under it. It has a massive vapor chamber, phase change thermal compound, improved airflow, 175w GPU power. 99.99Whr battery for more gaming time. It has a fingerprint reader with RGB indicators, ergonomic keyboard, force sensitive WASD keys where the harder you press it, the more it gets pressed. It also has swappable ceramic keys that comes in a.tool kit when you buy it. RGB is controlled by Legion Spectrum software, which can also audio sync and screen sync (imagine your movies sync with the lights!).

The LEGION 7i and Lite 7i has 12TH GEN Intel core i9 HX and can handle all things powerful.  It comes with 3 year accidental damage protection aside from the usual and additional XBOX Game Pass for serious gamers out there.

I'm sure this is just the start, go check out the Lenovo Legion social channels to know more about these products and price points. According to ballpark figures, some of them are in the 69K range up to 120+ so it just depends on your laptop requirement on what you want to choose.

Dreaming Big: Tadeo Paras

Meet Tadeo Paras, a 25 year old fashion photographer born and raised in the Philippines. He graduated from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde and went to the US in 2019 to finish his masters in business at San Diego, California.

His fascination with movies came at an early age and he has always wondered how films were made. He says "I love how stories are being depicted on the silver screen and how it's being told." He had opportunities to act in top rating drama series in ABSCBN like "Wildflower" (during 2018) and "Nang Ngumiti ang Langit" (in 2019).  With this experience, his passion grew even bigger over the years.

He was also inspired by the work of Gordon von Steiner, one of the most sought after photographers in the world. His work consists of the who's who of international brands, supermodels, celebrities and a throng of unbelievable fashion spreads in Vogue Italia, and other countries. He's also done remarkable work in video editorials, working with gargantuan photographers in the field which is why he's obsessed with him and his craft.

Putting in the work, Paras is currently studying film making at Santa Monica College in the US. He plans to pursue further studies in other universities and augment skills in fashion photography. He dreams to become one soon and says "I've seen how the west does film projects and the difference in storytelling, the diversity in choosing actors. I'd like that to happen in the Philippines, to not just have the face for it, but the needed depth in our films. I believe this puts me at an advantage since I have theater and TV acting experience, this will surely help in my studies."

Paras continues to build experience in different projects making music videos, events, media, content creation and production. He also shot LA Fashion Week and a few more shows as restrictions ease stateside. His plans of making worthy films and stories that depict culture, quality, and the Filipino way of life is just the start. Can't wait to see him reach his dreams, with the flag on his sleeve every time.

Filipino Films from Cignal Entertainment Receive Accolades in Italy

Luck has come our way as the Philippines through Cignal Entertainment's movies bag awards at the recent 19th Asian Film Festival in Italy. This is a big win not just for the production of two pieces "Big Night!" and "Resbak" (english title Payback). This happeened last April 7 to 13 this year at Farnese Arthouse in Rome and undoubtedly, has brought honor once again to the country in this Asian exhibition featuring 30 different entries from countries like Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, china, Taiwan and Thailand.

"Resbak" director Brillante Mendoza was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Roma Lazio Film Commision. Actors Christian Bables (which did Big Night) and Vince Rillon (from Payback) on the other hand won Best Actor for their respective films that are produced by Cignal Entertainment. News of having these in streaming platforms soon are in the works so that more people would be able to watch it. Payback will be released in the Philippines soon.

For those who don't know, "Big Night!" was previously shown in Metro Manila Film Festival in 2021. This is directed by Jun Lana and had stellar reviews, also won several awards including Best Actor, Supporting Actor, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, Musical Score, Best Picture and the Gender Sensitivity Award (which was fitting!).

This is a part of what Cignal Entertainment is pushing for. They want to champion fresh, socially relevant and world appealing films and show them to a greater audience. They are thankful for the awards they won in this festival and the ones bestowed to the people who are in these films.

You may visit their official website at www.asianfilmfestival.info for more information about the films and the awards they've given to different films over the years. Congratulations Cignal Entertainment!