Each one of us has a definition of the term “gentleman” but for those who have voted for “The 2013 Elan Awards: The Search for the Modern Filipino Gentleman,” it seems that impeccable style, inspiring achievement and high-wattage visibility are the unique factors that sum up this irresistible figure.
Since voting began last June 17 in McJIM Classic Leather Official Facebook Page, supporters have pushed the names Christian Bautista, Xian Lim, Dingdong Dantes, Coco Martin and Piolo Pascual to the forefront, giving us a foretaste of a heated competition among some of the most bankable celebrities today.
Coming both from the Kapamilya and Kapuso networks, they each portray unique roles in television and film and have different strengths and talents but what draws them together is their self-confidence that comes from having proven something of value.
Aside from the Primetime and Afternoon blocks, the morning hours are now the hottest battlefield for teleseryes and shows. And GMA brings a new kind of Romance-Comedy series featuring a love triangle between Christian Baustista, Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres in "With A Smile" Joining in the BlogCon held last week were Mikael, Andrea, Shelly and Bryan. The cast shared the funny yet hectic experiences with regards with the show. With many also expecting more from just the usual romance comedy genre, With A Smile also showcase an ensemble of new and veteran actors and actresses. Knowing more about the stars behind the camera makes it more interesting. Protege almuni Shelly and Bryan shares their excitement with the new soap as they move on to become full time artists under GMA Artist Center. Andrea, having worked with Mikael feels very comfortable with him in the scenes. Or sometimes, a little too comfortable?
Beginning June 16, prepare for an all-out fun Sunday afternoon for the whole family as the brightest and hottest Kapuso stars unite for the launch of the newest and most exciting musicl-variety program dubbed as SUNDAY ALL STARS.
This upcoming spectacle will infuse a new level of fun noontime TV experience to Filipino viewers.
"We always associate Sundays with fun and that's what SAS promises to give the viewers - all-out-fun and excitement," said GMA Network's Officer-in-Charge for Entertainment TV Lilybeth Rasonable.
Universal Records continues to be the home of the best, most respected local musical acts. At this year’s Awit Awards, the label’s artists headline the list of nominees – Gloc-9, Noel Cabangon, Gary Valenciano, Sam Concepcion, Sponge Cola, Kamikazee, Parokya Ni Edgar, Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, and She’s Only Sixteen.
Gloc-9 leads with five nominations Album of the Year for MKNM: Mga Kuwento Ng Makata, and for Sirena – Song of the Year, Best Rap, Best Collaboration and Best Music Video. The song also features Ebe Dancel.
Noel Cabangon takes home for four nominations: Album of the Year for Tuloy Ang Byahe, Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist and Best Ballad for Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka, and Best Regional Recording for Usahay.
Duets with Asiansation Christian Bautista for carrier single “Terrified”
With over 175,000 albums sold all over Asia
of her “I Love Acoustic” series, Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart SABRINA continues
to delight Asian audiences with the release of “I Love Acoustic 5”. This is her
second album in 2012 after taking a break from “I Love Acoustic” with the
concept album “Acoustic Love Notes” her collaboration with radio/ TV host Joe
D’Mango which spawned the hits “Somewhere Down The Road”, “Sa Bawat Paghinga”
(theme of GMA Korean series “Angel’s Temptation” and “One True”.
Like her
previous albums which are multi-platinum successes in countries like Indonesia,
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, “I Love Acoustic 5” includes
current hit songs interpreted by Sabrina in her signature acoustic style which
enthralled Asian listeners. Songs like: “We Are Never Ever Getting Back
Together” (originally by Taylor Swift), “Call Me Maybe” (Carly Rae Jepsen),
“Payphone” (Maroon 5), “What Makes You Beautiful” (One Direction), “Starships”
(Nicki Minaj), “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye), “Part of Me” (Katy
Perry), “One Thing” (One Direction), “Glad You Came” (The Wanted), “I Won’t
Give Up” (Jason Mraz), “We Found Love” (Rihanna), “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill
You)” (Kelly Clarkson), “A Thousand Years” (Christina Perri), “Domino” (Jessie
J) and “If I Die Young” (The Band Perry).
OPM President Ogie Alcasid is undeniably one of the most prolific singer-songwriter of his generation, having written hits like Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka, Kailangan Kita, Ikaw Lamang, Pangako, among others. Acknowledging this, Universal Records is releasing the most ambitious project of Ogie: The Songwriter & The Hitmakers which gathers the biggest music acts in the country to perform compositions of Ogie.
“I feel so honored to have been given a project as big as this,” says Ogie. “I am in awe of all the talents involved here.”
The Songwriter & The Hitmakers features Ogie's songs recorded by Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Noel Cabangon, Richard Poon, Jed Madela, Kuh Ledesma, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, JayR and Jaya. New compositions and some of Ogie’s biggest hits are included in the album.
The album also includes a stirring duet of Ogie and Regine.
The project is indeed very timely as Ogie is all set to celebrate his 25th anniversary in show business next year.
Asiansation Christian Bautista did not lie when he said that his 19thanniversary concert is his biggest, best concert to date. Backed with perhaps the best in the industry, Louie Ocampo as Musical Director, Rowell Santiago as stage director, and STAGES as producer, Christian proved that he is indeed the most important male singer of his generation.
X Class boasts of Christian’s finest live performance in his 10-year-old career with able support from his guests Jordan Bautista, Myke Salomon, Ikey Canoy, Zia Quizon, and Alodia Gosiengfiao. During the first two nights of the show, Christian was joined by no less than Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez and international star MiG Ayesa.
This weekend, Megastar Sharon Cuneta (12th) and Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma (13th) will join Christian. Special guests are lined-up on the 14th, which promises to touch the heartstrings o f everyone who will watch.
Time flies when you're having fun. And its best when you are also enjoying your musical and acting career. This is what Christian Bautista is having right now with his 10th year anniversary in the industry. I can still remember that he was part of Star in a Million as a contestant and from there, he made in through the very hectic and competitive world of showbiz particularly in the music scene. And even back then, I was a big fan with his singing and acting talent and now even with his dancing skills!
Now with this anniversary, he staged X CLASS held at the Meralco Theater (which he said was a big part in his career especially with Trumpets). The concert goes back to the hits he made in the past decade that made a mark to his fans and also featuring the songs in his latest album and projects like the Kitchen Musical. Of course, his concert would not be complete with special guests like Zia Quizon, Mig Ayesa, Alodia Gosiengfiao and many more that also made the night truly unforgettable.
Platinum singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon, in his latest concert Tuloy Ang Byaheat the Music Museum, proved that indeed less can be more. His about three-hour-long concert consisted of finely-performed OPM classics presented in the sincerest manner.
The said concert, attended by President Noynoy Aquino, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas, Senator Kiko Pangilinan, Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma, among others, packed the Music Museum last September 28.
With Bob Aves as Musical Director, the concert gave Noel’s songs a different turn. Noel was backed-up by a full band with a string quartet, saxophonist, and the Opera for the concert.
Aside from being respected names in the music industry, Universal Records artists Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Gloc-9, and Sam Concepcion were named National Peace Ambassadors by Malacanang. The awarding ceremony was held at the Palace, and was attended by no less than the President, His Excellency Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino.
New Universal Records artist and online celebrity Kimpoy Feliciano was also named as ambassador because of his social media influence.
These artists headline the “I am for Peace” campaign, which seeks to engage all sectors of society in sustaining support for the country’s peace process and strengthen the government’s peace building platform. It will also mobilize social engagements and information dissemination especially on the significant developments and milestones of the on-going Mindanao peace talks.
Aside from Christian, Noel, Gloc-9, Sam, and Kimpoy, other Peace Ambassadors are Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson, Karylle, Derek Ramsay, Epy Quizon, Megan Young, Mikael Daez, Kiray Celis, Igi Boy Flores, Rovilson Fernandez, Ramon Bautista, Ebe Dancel, Moro artist Datu Khomeini Bansuan, fashion designers Arnold Galang, JC Buendia, and Philippine Azkals.
At the recently-concluded Star Awards for Music, Universal Records proved that it is the foremost independent record label in the country sweeping all the Albums of the Year commendations – Album of the Year (Araw. Oras. Tagpuan, Sponge Cola), Pop Album of the Year (Outbound, Christian Bautista), Acoustic Album of the Year (Panaginip, Noel Cabangon), and Rock Album of the Year (Romantico, Kamikazee).
Individual awards were also given to Christian Bautista as Male Pop Artist of the year, Sponge Cola as Male Rock Artist of the Year, Noel Cabangon as Male Acoustic Artist of the Year for their respective albums.
Universal Records is also proud to be home of some of the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards – Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Kuh Ledesma, Ogie Alcasid, and Regine Velasquez. The 4th PMPC Star Awards for Music will air on ABS-CBN on Sunday’s Best, this September 16.
CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA is one of my favorite local singers of all time not just because he sings well but has a lot of talent that is waiting to be tapped (and now exposed) that makes his songs trully moving and making a mark on its own. His efforts is now recognized by the National Youth Commission and the ASEAN. Also he releases his new (and international) album, OUTBOUND.
Hestarred in his first international film A Special Symphony. He is part of the first Pan-Asian musical TV series The Kitchen Musical. He is also the only recording artist to receive a 4x Platinum Record Award for Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan for 2011. He worked with Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Brickman, K-Pop R&B trio One Way, and fronted for the concerts of K-Pop sensations Rain and 2NE1. He also topbilled jampacked concerts here and abroad. He also has numerous endorsements tucked under his belt coupled with billboards all over the Metro and has consistently won numerous awards and citations.
With all these career highlights, Christian Bautista remains humble expressing and thankful for all these blessings. “Ever since I took the very first steps in my career, I cherished all the lessons and experiences I’ve gained through all those years- the ups and downs, the highlights and the difficult moments. These helped me hone my craft and led me to doors of opportunities. Every recognition that goes my way, favorable or critical comments on my work challenge me to do better because I owe it to my audience that I utilize my full potential,” says Christian.
Its indeed a musical world especially in television which is not only exclusive for western series, this time Asia will be invaded with the first Pan-Asian musical series, THE KITCHEN MUSICAL, featuring a pool of Asia's talented casts comprising both veteran and up-and-coming new faces from around the region, The Kitchen Musical is a tantalizing tale stretching 13 episodes of an hour each, centered around good food, great wines.
Christian Baustista as Chef Daniel
Each episode will be wrapped in specially re-arranged and re-recorded popular hit songs animated with dance sequences. A menu of delicious dishes and dessert will be featured every episode that promises to be as luscious and addictive as the show itself. The Kitchen Musical is set in the musical world of a famous restaurant and anchored around the storyline of a rich young girl’s journey of self-discovery when she starts working in the kitchen of the restaurant, straight out of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris. Starring Stephen Rahman Hughes from Malaysia, and proudly Pinoy Diva Karylle Tatlonghari,and balladeer Christian Baustita. Other Pinoys included in the cast are Joseph "Thou" Reyes (I Love Betty La Fea) and Ikey Canoy (Akafellas). The series is now shooting with the Filipino cast leaving for Singapore on Wednesday. Food + Music + Dance + Drama = a perfect serving of appetizing treat for viewers across Asia. And hopefully it will reach the western television too.
The Pinoy Cast with The Group and Studio 23 executives
A sample recipe that will be featured in THE KITCHEN MUSICAL
Kris Aquino's life is not exclusive to a single song, that is why she launches her own albums that include songs close to her heart, especially for healing and reflection. Kris Aquino, despite being the presidential sister and a top media celebrity. Also with all her relationships were not that all blooming and rainbows, she still would stand strong for her family and her kids. Thus another song in the pages in her biography.
She launched her 5th album under Universal Records (first being "Songs of Love and Healing," which reached double platinum in sales; second, "Love and Inspiration" which reached gold in sales; third, "The Greatest Love" which reached platinum in sales; and fouth is "Blessings of Love") entitled "My Heart's Journey."
My Heart's Journey is a spoken word, special collector's edition CD that features 15 tracks chronicling seven inspiring phases from Kris Aquino's journey in her colorful life, with love in all its many forms at the center being the unifying element.
The first segment in the CD is MY Journey: The Broken Road. Contrary to what the title may seem to suggest, this chapter documents the paradoxical nature of Kris' life which is characterized by the right blend of trials and triumphs which essentially fuels here immense love for life. Here Toni Gonzaga performs GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD and KC Concepcion delivers a soulful rendition of WHAT ABOUT LOVE.
In My Journey: The Road Of Love Kris Opens up her heart as she narrates the strong interconnection between love ballads and her romantic experiences in the past six years. Kris valiantly attempts to uncover the mysteries of falling in and out of love. In the process, she eventually emerges victorious by accepting both the pains and joys of falling in love. Christian Bautista gives a masculine twist to LOVE MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS while Jed Madela dishes out a chilling interpretation of ONLY LOVE and TO WHERE YOU ARE. Karylle re-interpreted and breathed life to the seminal classic IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE.
My Journey: The Road To God expresses Kris' spiritual, almost transcendental journey as she completely surrenders her life to the infinite love of God. Similar to her current Petron endorsement, Kris professes that the example of her being a segurista is her absolute faith in God. Here, Kris Gail Blanco performs I WILL BE HERE and IN YOUR EYES while the inimitable tandem of Regine Velasquez and Lani Misalucha shines in their rendition of WHEN YOU BELIEVE.
Kris demystifies the misconceived notion that she has everything anyonce could dream of by baring her deepest hopes and aspirations. My Journey: The Road of Expectations clearly proves that first and foremost, Kris is human, and a woman whose sincerest desire is to be loved, valued and respected for who she is and nothing else. Zsa Zsa Padilla gives a divinely soothing rendition of I'D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT.
Kris' emotional maturity and wisdom which is fulfilling result of many years of heartbreak and heartache is communicated in My Journey: The Road to Understanding as Nina belts out I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS.
Kris' celebrates the healing power of letting go and moving on in My Journey: The Road of Forgiveness as Jed Madela performs HEALING. Jed Madela's rendition of BEAUTIFUL IN MY EYES sums-up the great possibility of Kris to fall in love and accept romance once again in My Journey: The Road of Redemption. Christian Bautista performs a bonus tracj dedicated by Goldilocks to Kris for her birthday entitled ARAW MO.
And here is a little treat, as I present to you Christian Bautista's Live performace at the media launch that happened April 5, 2011 at Anabele's Tomas Morato. Amidst the controversies that is happening to her life, this album serves as her affirmation that she is still loved and also as a refuge for her to make her a better person.
My Heart's Journey is available in all leading record bars nationwide and it also comes with a special journal containing inspiring life-changing quotes written by Kris herself.
Each one of us has a definition of the term “gentleman” but for those who have voted for “The 2013 Elan Awards: The Search for the Modern Filipino Gentleman,” it seems that impeccable style, inspiring achievement and high-wattage visibility are the unique factors that sum up this irresistible figure.
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