IT’S A TV EXTRAVAGANZA THIS FEBRUARY ON AXN : NEW Series THE FIRM – See it first on AXN Asia

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

Mark our words, February is going to be epic on AXN as modern legal thriller The Firm will be simulcast across Sony Pictures Television’s global network of channels including AXN in Asia!

The First AXN Original Series – The Firm

AXN viewers in Asia will be able to enjoy the two-hour premiere of The Firm on February 19 (Sunday) at 9.50PM, on the same day it airs across 126 million households on SPT channels globally in Asia, Latin America, Central Europe, Iberia, Italy, Africa, Russia and the Baltics.

An AXN original series based on John Grisham’s bestselling novel, the TV reincarnation picks up ten years after the movie of the same name starring Tom Cruise. Hot shot lawyer, Mitch McDeere, brought down a Memphis law firm fronting the Chicago mob. Mitch and his family attempt to reclaim their lives by moving to Washington DC to start their own firm after leaving the Federal Witness Protection Program. However, the past has a way of catching up with them.

The stellar cast includes Josh Lucas (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers). Lucas is cast as Mitch McDeere, the role originally made famous by Cruise, with Lewis playing McDeere’s receptionist, Tammy Hemphill (previously played by Holly Hunter in the film). Canadian cast members include Molly Parker (Deadwood) as McDeere’s wife, Abby, and Callum Keith Rennie (Battlestar Galactica) as his brother, Ray, and Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as Alex Clark, the firm’s managing partner.

Showrunner Lukas Reiter, a former prosecutor who has worked on The Practice and Boston Legal, was the one who first sought out John Grisham in the hopes of scripting a sequel and eventually got him on board as executive producer. On what to expect from the new Mitch, Reiter teased, “What made Mitch Mcdeere so special is his ability to find the hidden solution long after the average person believes there is no way out…There’s a great amount of fun to be had watching Josh Lucas find those solutions.”

Shot on location in Canada, The Firm will keep viewers on the edge of their seats and fans of Grisham can anticipate the same kinds of drama and thriller feel that made the book and the 1993 film adaptation so original!

The Firm premieres on Feb 19, 2012

Sundays at 9.55pm (PH)

First and Exclusively on AXN

All photography should be credited “Sony Pictures Television/Frank Ockenfels”

Catch the repeat timings of The Firm’s Pilot Episode on Feb 23 at 10:55pm & Feb 26 at 10:20am

New episode every Sunday at 9.55pm  

First and Exclusively on AXN

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THE CRANBERRIES ARE BACK IN MANILA FOR “GREATEST HITS” CONCERT

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

THE CRANBERRIES ARE BACK in Manila for their much-awaited “The Greatest Hits Concert” on April 10th at the Araneta Coliseum. The Irish rock band, one of the world’s biggest rock acts in the 1990s, first staged a concert in the Philippines in 1996. They attained a worldwide fan base after releasing their hit songs, which are now rock and roll classics: “Linger”, “Zombie”, “Ode To My Family”, “Animal Instinct”, “Ridiculous Thoughts”, and a lot more.

Stephanie Uy, President of Karpos Multimedia Inc., the producer of the said concert, shares that they are very excited to bring The Cranberries here in the Philippines.

“The Cranberries are going to tour starting March until July, and we’re very lucky because Philippines is the only country that they’ll visit in Asia. We can’t wait to have them here,” she says.

“So if you love rock and you miss the music of the 90’s, this is an event you shouldn’t pass up,” Uy adds.

Pinoy band Franco will showcase their own brand of rock and roll as the front act for  The Cranberries.

Best-selling band

The group—composed of vocalist Dolores O’Riordan, guitarists Noel Hogan and Mike Hogan, as well as drummer Fergal Lawler—was one of the biggest rock bands in the 1990s. Aside from selling more than 15 million albums worldwide, the band has likewise produced four records that were included in the Billboard 200 chart. These are “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?”, “No Need to Argue”, “To the Faithful Departed”, and “Bury the Hatchet’.

The Cranberries started touring in Ireland and the UK in 1992; They had their North American and European Tour a few years later. They included Manila on their “To the Faithful Departed” tour in 1996. The success of their concerts paved way to a world tour in 1999.

In early 2000, however, the group went on a hiatus and its members concentrated on their own solo projects. O’Riordan launched a couple of solo albums titled “Are You Listening?” (2007) and “No Baggage” (2009), while the rest of The Cranberries became active in their other bands and music projects.

Reunion and new album

The Cranberries reunited for a successful North American and European tour in 2009. They also recorded their sixth album, “Roses”, which will be officially released worldwide on February 27th.

In an interview with Billboard.com, O’Riordan shared that making the newest record was a great experience for every member of the band.

“It really came together really nicely. A lot of the tracks were written without really thinking about it. They just came. I suppose we had more respect for each other and what we were doing.”

The track list for “Roses” includes: “Conduct”, “Tomorrow”, “Fire & Soul”, “Raining In My Heart”, “Losing My Mind”, “Schizophrenic Playboys”, “Waiting In Walthamstow”, “Show Me”, “Astral Projections”, “So Good”, and “Roses”.

You can get updates as well as pre-order the album by visiting www.cranberries.com.

The lingering is finally over as The Cranberries will be here once again soon. Get your tickets now at TicketNet (911-5555): Patron VIP (First 10 Rows 101 & 103 – Reserved Seating) – P7420; Patron (Reserved Seating) – P5830; Lower Box (Reserved Seating) – P4770; Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) – P2650; Upper Box B (Free Seating) – 1590; and General Admission (Free Seating) – P530.

If you are interested in sponsoring this highly anticipated rock event, you can contact Chris Cahilig by sending him an email at chriscahilig@gmail.com or calling at (02) 664-7213.


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IT’S A COLORFUL LIFE WITH CASA QUICK & EASY CELLOPHANE

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

YOUR hair is your crowning glory but keeping it healthy and in style could be very expensive and time-consuming. If your schedule or budget doesn’t allow you the pampering of salon color, you may want to try at-home hair-coloring preparations that are really affordable and easy to use.

Casa Cellophane is hair-coloring product that gives hair a fantastic shine and adds a layer of color to your otherwise boring locks. It could be the solution to your mane problem if you want to try something exciting and stylish for your locks without having to go to a salon.

Recently, Casa Cellophane appointed the four charming and stylish young men of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) pop group 1:43 (pronounced as “one forty-three”) namely Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, Kim Nicolas, and Yuki Sakamoto as its endorsers to represent brand’s playful and colorful character.

“I’ve been using Casa Cellophane for a while now and I’ve tried dying my hair red. The red hint of color is just perfect for my skin tone. It’s great that I can style my hair on my own with this product,” says Kim.

Meanwhile, Anjo shares his satisfaction in using Casa Cellophane as it has helped him treat his damaged hair due to frequent hair coloring.

“In our profession we need to reinvent our hairstyles to look our best and be fashionable but sometimes too much styling damages my hair. Good thing, I’ve discovered Casa Cellophane. My hair is now shiny, healthy and manageable,” he says.

Easy-to-use hair product

Casa Cellophane is an easy-to-use hair-coloring product that can be used right at the comfort of your home. By just following the instructions written on the box, you can treat you hair with no fuss. It would only take about 45 minutes to change the color your hair.

Casa Cellophane is the ideal hair coloring product for people who want to save time and money when styling their hair. It’s pretty easy to use you don’t have to worry about ruining your hair.

“What I like about Casa Cellophane most is it provides temporary color to our hair so we can change our hair color whenever we need too,” says Yuki.

“I can go light brown this week, red next week, and medium brown the week after. It’s about time you put a little color in your life,” he adds.

Ammonia, peroxide-free

Another great thing about Casa Cellophane is it’s ammonia and peroxide-free so it’s safer to use than most salon treatments. It’s a gentler alternative to modern day hair coloring methods thus it helps in treating the hair to make it healthy and shiny.

With Casa Cellophane, you can add color, condition, and body to your hair. It also helps in treating dull, damaged hair because it doesn’t contain ammonia and peroxide that could be harmful to the hair and scalp.

Say bye-bye to your colorist and your big, fat salon bills. Casa Cellophane is an affordable and exciting way to style your hair anytime you want.

Casa Cellophane is available at Watsons outlets and SM Department Stores nationwide.

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WORLDBEX GEARS UP FOR 2012

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

As Worldbex capped off 2011 with the highly successful World Bazaar Festival – with over 700 booths and hitting a record high of more than 200,000 attendees – the event turned out to be an overwhelming success for the country’s top expo group. Supported by ABS CBN, Worldbex Services International (WSI) is the leading exhibition and event organizer in the Philippines.

This year, the group is back with their biggest event, the World Building and Construction Exposition 2012 (WORLDBEX). This trade show is hailed annually as Asia’s largest and most awaited construction event. It is scheduled to open its doors for exhibitors, professionals, traders, importers, exporters, associations, buyers and enthusiasts from March 14 to 18, 2012 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the WTCMM East Wing, and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC).

This year’s theme, “Building the Future,” aims to highlight the importance of the construction industry’s role in terms of the country’s economic growth. In line with this, a vital part of this year’s trade show is the WORLDBEX seminar series. The seminars will take place from March 15 to 17, 2012 at the PTTC. Twelve prestigious local and foreign speakers will tackle a wide range of topics concerning entrepreneurial architecture, leadership and management, urban planning, furniture design, and advocacies in the fields of architecture and construction.

Various exhibits will be on display during WORLDBEX 2012. Among these include the Furniture Gallery, which will showcase the intricate works of movable art in the form of classical and modern furniture designs; The Architects’ and Interior Designers’ Gallery which will house works and concepts by the country’s top-notch architects and high-calibre interior designers whose works have been recognized not only in the Asia Pacific region, but around the world as well.

Meanwhile the Grand Embassy Pavilion will be top billed by various foreign embassies and will discuss the different products, services, technologies, and leads to encourage mutual support from the international community.

All these will solidify WORLDBEX 2012 as the show where one can get maximum leads and sale opportunities for any product and service in the industry.

With hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, WORLDBEX offers a diverse portfolio for sale optimization and business to business opportunities. The organizers take pride in being the only construction exposition in the country with a business matching service that aims to connect businesses to both buyers and sellers participating in the event.

WORLDBEX 2012, in partnership with Wilcon Depot and the Council of Interior Design Educators, also aims to support the up and coming talents through Obra Maestra: Disenio Ecologico, a competition where the most promising interior design students in the country showcase their works in the PTTC. The designs of these students will battle it out while working around the theme “Sanctuary: A Place of Refuge,” which features the idea that every part of the home can be transformed into a refuge and can serve as spaces that heal the mind, heart, and body in order to uplift the spirit.

With the world facing numerous environmental concerns, this year’s WORLDBEX definitely takes the expo to a higher notch as the show incorporates economic and environmental sustainability as core concepts for the industry’s future, showing the company’s commitment to the constant growth and development of the construction business in the long run.

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AXA PHILIPPINES AND THE FILIPINOS’ EVOLVING LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

LIFE inevitably brings unexpected events and challenges our way. Whether it’s an accident, an illness, the loss of a loved one, an economic recession or retirement, being prepared for life’s twists and turns is essential. Change cannot be avoided. This is why AXA Philippines has a wide range of products and services that help customers respond to their ever-changing needs.

AXA Philippines is a synergy between one of the country’s biggest and strongest financial institutions, Metrobank, and AXA, the world’s number one global insurance brand (based on the 2011 Interbrand Report). As one of the largest and fastest growing life insurance companies in the country today, AXA Philippines has taken Proactive steps by redefining its insurance offerings.

“We study the trends in the evolving insurance needs of Filipinos and we are Proactive in servicing them. We are focused on  specific customer segments, assessing their needs and goals, and giving them flexibility and control over their insurance plans. By doing this, we help them find the best solutions that fit their life stage and personal preferences. We are always here to give them what they need,” says AXA Philippines President & CEO Rien Hermans.

Insurance for Start-ups

To address the needs of the growing market of young professionals and startup families, AXA Philippines has created easy and affordable insurance plans and services. These insurance products include Savings eXentials and Life eXentials, which are especially made for income and savings protection.

With AXA Philippines’ affordable, straightforward plans, customers can have peace of mind knowing they’re protecting their family’s financial future.

“There is an increasing number of young professionals and families starting up that are interested in not just savings but also in investments as well.  AXA is the ideal insurance partner for this younger segment because we have easy and convenient process of application, payment, and claims,” Hermans explains.

Personalized financial solutions

Due to the evolving insurance needs and preferences of customers, AXA Philippines offers personalized financial solutions. This strategy has been one of the company’s greatest strengths through the years.

AXA Philippines doesn’t just offer generic, off-the-shelf products. The company’s expert financial advisors and financial executives in Metrobank branches use a proprietary electronic FNA (Financial Needs Analysis) tool to match solutions to customers’ requirements.

The eFNA or AXA Life Score is a computer program that helps AXA’s financial advisors analyze and assess a client’s needs and goals. After this assessment, they will prepare a set of products that best suits the client’s requirements. This way, clients are assured that their financial needs are met.

AXA Philippines is also the leader in investment-linked life insurance in the country, with products such as Life BasiX, aXelerator, and 3G-Xceed. These life insurance plans combine investment and protection, giving policyholders the flexibility to choose their own level of protection and the types of investment and funds they want to earn potential upside.

And to help clients enhance their financial protection and get more benefits, AXA Philippines also offers supplements and riders that can be added to their insurance package.

Insurance as investment

In addition to its traditional insurance packages, AXA Philippines has also expanded its product catalog by wealth management solutions.

“Through the years we have gained the expertise and resources to provide assistance and advice for our high net worth policyholders and those who want to invest in bonds and equities. We’re here to provide them solutions for purposes of accumulating and protecting their assets,” says Hermans.

AXA’s Ambition X is for long-term growth through variable returns from professionally managed funds, while Assure gives life insurance coverage up to age 100 with guaranteed cash values.

3G-Xceed provides customers with guaranteed capital, returns, and life insurance coverage. It has an exclusive offering called aXcess, which gives policyholders the opportunity to invest in the unique Icon Funds—the Spanish- American Legacy Fund and Chinese Tycoon Fund.

Business solutions plans

AXA Philippines’ also offers business solutions plans for companies that want to reward their employees and at the same time grow their assets. These products include Group Variable Life (GVL); Group Yearly Renewable Term (GYRT); Group Personal Accident Plan; Security Assurance For Employee Plan (SAFE), and Group Credit Life.

“Our business solutions are for customers who acknowledge insurance not as an expense but an investment. They recognize that their people are their best assets so they give them the added benefit of coverage from AXA Philippines,” Hermans says.

AXA Philippines’ various products and services are available in over 500 Metrobank branches nationwide. There are 1,500 AXA exclusive financial advisors who are always ready to be of service. Policyholders may also use the  ‘myAXA Click’ facility in the AXA Philippines website (www.axa.com.ph) to access information regarding their policies 24/7.

AXA is one of the world’s leaders in financial protection and wealth management. Originating from France, it serves a global clientele of 95 million customers in 61 countries. For more information, please log on to http://www.axa.com/en/group/profile. For more information on its products and services, call +632.5815.292 / +632.3231.292 or email Customer.Service@axa.com.ph

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AVIDA RED LETTER DAY CAMPAIGN SPREADS THE SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

AVIDA Land Corp. takes the lead in building a community of thankful Filipinos with its new campaign titled “Red Letter Day”.

The country’s leading property developer has organized a series of Red Letter Day events to encourage Filipinos to show gratitude and appreciation to the people who matter to them. The campaign was launched at Greenbelt 3, followed by two special events at Trinoma and Bonifacio High Street.

THANK YOU. Participants at the Red Letter Day event in Trinoma got the chance to thank loved ones who give them care, affection and make sacrifices for their benefit. This was done through creative, interactive activities. The event was organized by Avida to foster the spirit of gratitude and hope among Filipinos.

“Saying ‘thank you’ is the easiest way of expressing your gratitude to your friends, parents, and people that are important to your life. It’s a simple act but it’s very meaningful; it evokes positive feelings both to you and the people you say thank you to,” says Tess Tatco, Avida Land Marketing Head.

THANK YOU. Participants at the Red Letter Day event in Trinoma got the chance to thank loved ones who give them care, affection and make sacrifices for their benefit. This was done through creative, interactive activities. The event was organized by Avida to foster the spirit of gratitude and hope among Filipinos.

“As the advocate of ‘Red Letter Day’, Avida Land Corp. would like to thank hardworking Filipinos who trust us in providing a quality living experience for their families,” she adds.

Red Letter Day FB app

As part of the campaign, Avida has launched the “Red Letter Day” software application on Facebook. This tool allows people create personalized messages of thanks to their relatives and friends.

By just logging in to the Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/AvidaLandCorp) of Avida, users can register and make  thank you notes that can be posted in their Facebook Wall.

“We want our campaign to reach as many Filipinos as possible that’s why we put up the Red Letter Day app on our Facebook Page. Social networking is a great way to spread our message,” Tatco says.

Fun activities and special prizes

Those who attended the events were treated to fun activities and given the chance to win exciting prizes during the raffle. They also enjoyed recording their thank you videos at the YouThanks booth.

There was also the Snap-o-Thanks station wherein people can have their picture taken together with their thank you shout-outs.

Participants also took home freebies and souvenir items from Avida.

Star-studded

The “Red Letter Day” events provided live entertainment from established and up-and-coming local artists. Pop stars Myrus, Princess Velasco, and Sheng Belmonte; as well as bands True Faith and Kiss Jane performed during the campaign’s launch at Greenbelt 3.

Pinoy rock icon Pepe Smith jammed with Letter Day Story at the event held in Trinoma. Kenyo front man Mcoy Fundales, Barbie Almabis, Arnee Hidalgo, and Tanya Markova performed as well. Pop group 1:43 also wowed the crowd.

DJ GELLI VICTOR helps get the crowd into a grateful mood at the Red Letter Day event in Trinoma. Avida's Red Letter Day campaign encourages the public to adopt a spirit of gratitude and be thankful to their loved ones who made sacrifices to make their lives better.

MCOY FUNDALES and Barbie Alamalbis perform a duet during the Red Letter Day celebration in Trinoma. Participants in Red Letter Day events find creative ways to say "Thank You" to loved ones who make their life better. Avida organizes Red Letter Day events to promote the spirit of gratitude among Filipinos.

During the event at Bonifacio High Street, APO Hiking Society’s Jim Paredes performed alongside Faith Cuneta, while True Faith capped the night with a set of their hits.

All the artists who performed are part of “Tunog Natin: Songs From Home Compilation Album”, a record produced by Avida for its Tunog Natin advocacy.

Check out the “Red Letter Day” mini-events in Solenad and Alabang Town Center on February 18th and 19th, respectively.

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10 LOOKS FOR THE PERFECT VALENTINE’S DATE BY UNAROSA

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

Find just the right ensemble for that one special day at Unarosa

Whether you have a romantic dinner with your beau, a hot night out with your girlfriends, or a quiet get-together with your family penciled in on your calendar, there is only one thing that every woman needs on this one special day in February—a Valentine’s Day outfit that is fit for any of your plans. From playful pairings to elegant ensembles, Unarosa has put together 10 of the best looks to keep you looking poised and polished throughout any date.

A vintage-inspired frock or a polka dot ’60s number is perfect for a dinner at a kitschy restaurant, while a red-hot dress will surely turn heads at the hottest clubs in Manila. Dress up a chic jumpsuit with a bright, floppy hat for an effortlessly striking look, while pairing bright-colored shorts with a myriad of tops—from cut-out button-downs, sheer batwing blouses, to oversized knit sweaters—will be best for a more laid-back date. Whatever is on the menu, trust that Unarosa will make it easier for you to make the night even more special with these chic looks.

Unarosa is located at 5/L Shangri-La Plaza, 4/L The Block, SM North Edsa, 2/L Annex II, SM Fairview, 2/L Bldg. A, SM Megamall, G/F Shoppesville, Greenhills, and L1 Marquee Mall, Pampanga.

For more information on Unarosa, log on to www.una-rosa.com. For more updates, like Unarosa on Facebook, unarosafashion"www.facebook.com/unarosafashion or follow Unarosa on Twitter, www.twitter.com/UNAROSA_tweets.

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AVIDA LAUNCHES BIGGEST THANKSGIVING CAMPAIGN: “RED LETTER DAY”

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

IF YOU’RE GOING TO SAY “THANK YOU” do it in a big way—all-out and no holding back. This is exactly what Avida Land Corp. is doing as it launches “Red Letter Day”, a thanksgiving campaign that seeks to promote the spirit of gratitude among Filipinos.

As campaign organizer, Avida takes the lead by expressing its thanks to the hardworking Filipinos who entrust to the premier developer their dream of providing a quality living experience for their loved ones. Avida shows its gratitude by holding a series of “Red Letter Day” events that have fun activities and prizes in store for participants.

“The ordinary Filipino has a lot to be thankful for—despite our difficulties, we have people we can count on for help. We have those who listen to us, who make us happy, people who, in the end, make life worth living. And a simple but sincere ‘thank you’ is all they need to make them feel appreciated and loved,” says Joyce De Guzman, marketing manager of Avida Land Corp.

Avida’s Red Letter Day events acknowledge the sacrifice and valuable contribution of hardworking Filipinos; all of whom make life better for loved ones and society at large. The series of Red Letter Day events reward them with days filled with fun activities, entertainment, prizes and fond memories.

The events will be held at Greenbelt 3 Park (February 10, 2012), Trinoma Activity Center (February 11, 2012), Bonifacio High Street (February 14, 2012). Avida will also set up satellite booths in in Alabang Town Center and Solenad 1, NUVALI from February 18 to 19, 2012.

Online “Thanks” activity

Those who wish to participate in the Red Letter Day campaign may register at Avida’s Facebook fan page, so they can get their unique registration code. This code serves as their entrance ticket to the Red Letter Day events.

To broaden the reach of the campaign, Avida is also tapping social networks, and launching its Digital Thanks software application. “Avida’s campaign aims to spread the spirit of gratitude to as many people as possible, so that they will get into the habit of saying ‘Thank you’. Going online is the best way to do this,” explains De Guzman.

The Digital Thanks app allows users to create personalized messages of thanks to their loved ones. These messages will be posted on a special “Wall of Thanks” in Avida’s Facebook fan page as well as the Facebook Walls of both sender and recipient.

Amazing deals nationwide

Also part of the launch of Avida’s Red Letter Day campaign is the company’s open house activities in all sales offices and project sites on February 12, 2012. On this special day, Avida sends their thanks to the hardworking Filipinos by giving amazing deals and discounts to all those who reserve an Avida unit on this day. Truly, the perfect way to start off a huge, valuable campaign.

Check out facebook.com/avidalandcorp to learn more about Avida’s special thanksgiving celebration and create heartfelt thank you messages for your loved ones.

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CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA TO PERFORM AT RESORTS WORLD MANILA

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase.

The series of performances will start from April 19, 2012 to 22, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

Having performed in sold out shows staged in Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Spain – Cirque Mother Africa will tantalize audiences in Manila with a unique African-themed spectacle.

Dancers, percussionists, singers, acrobats and contortionists energetically take to the stage in a celebration of the culture of the traditional and modern African arts & culture.


The heartbeat of Africa pulsates throughout the jaw-dropping show as the musicians and artistes articulate their passion and love for their homeland including Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Guinea.

The innovative show combines the talents from nine African countries to provide the wonder, suspense and joy of Cirque Mother Africa.

The show is a delight for the senses with items spun through the air, bodies contorted into mind-boggling shapes, and performers balance on other performers, percussionists beat up a storm of sound and traditional dancers tell their own stories.  The audience will be overwhelmed by the complexity and versatility of these world-class acts.

Masks, drums, beads, and amazing costumes all bring forth the feel of authentic African traditions.


Cirque Mother Africa is not just a traditional African show. It also has a take on the modern, fresh and dynamic culture of the new Africa. Young acrobats perform feats that belong in any world-class circus, and energetic young performers compete in tap-dancing that is a toe-tapping delight. This is a fresh and fantastic show that evokes passion and demands a response. Audiences are encouraged, prodded and charmed to actively respond rather than to simply watch a breath-taking spectacle.

Cirque Mother Africa 2012 can be seen from April 19 to 22 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. Tickets are available at selected National Book Stores, Robinsons Department Stores, Cinema Lobby – Greenbelt 1 and Trinoma. You may also inquire at TicketWorld Office www.ticketworld.com.ph call 891-9999 for bookings & reservations.

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THE VIOCE SEASON 2 – FIRST IN ASIA ON AXN

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Wilmar Duldulao

Mark our words, February is going to be epic on AXN. Kick starting the lineup in the beginning of the month is the highly-anticipated return of singing reality competition series The Voice Season 2.

The Fresh, Real Talent Show – The Voice Season 2

Premiering on February 6, 2012 is Season 2 of The Voice, offering aspiring singers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored by celebrity coaches. Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton return with their sizzling chemistry and their trademark red swiveling chairs to judge contestants solely on their vocal talent and not their looks. If more than one coach turns to pick a particular singer, the tide turns and the choice of coach goes to the singer. This season, show producer Mark Burnett has added more rounds of blind auditions and each of the coaches’ teams will be expanded to 12 singers each.

The ante is certainly upped in terms of the diversity and quality of the contestants this season, with Aguilera bagging ‘everything from an opera singer, powerhouse MC to soul singers’ on her team. What is interesting is that savvy contestants who are in demand now know how to play the game, and have taken the opportunity to push the coaches a little further and wrangle for commitment to be kept  for a few rounds.

Season 1’s contestants have done well for themselves so far; winner Javier Colon has released a new album in collaboration with Natasha Bedingfield and his coach, Adam Levine, while first runner-up Dia Frampton has also launched her album with the help of coach Blake Shelton. Other contestants – Beverly McClellan from Team Aguilera and Vicci Martinez from Team Cee Lo have also begun recording after the show ended.

Talent-spotting aside, be sure to keep an eye out for new songs from the coaches themselves! After all, Season 1 was the launchpad for Shelton’s ‘Honey Bee’, a country chart-topper, as well as the Maroon 5-Aguilera single ‘Moves Like Jagger’ which hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 list. And as Aguilera teased, look out for the ‘kickass’ opening performance by the coaches this season!

The Voice Season 2 premieres on 6 Feb 2012, Mon at 10.55pm

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