Replacing Chef Chico - Stories of Food, Love, and Fire

I was surprised that Netflix has not yet have their own original Filipino series until now with the release of Replacing Chef Chico which stars Piolo Pascual, Alessandra De Rossi, and Sam Milby. This series is directed by Dan Villegas and written by Antoinette Jadaone brings food and love in 8-episode course.

We might recall several similar series or movies with the theme of the show, yet it does stand out with how it plays with the premise of romance, Filipino food, and the ensemble that contributes to the flavor of the show. 

The show shares the story of the restaurant named Hain and how the head chef Chico (Sam Milby) struggles to keep it afloat and to prove itself as one of the best restaurants in Asia. His sous chef Ella (Alessandra) tries her best to serve the best story-inspired dishes which Hain is known for. Raymond (Piolo) comes as a consultant of the restaurant to observe and help Hain to regain its glory.

A Recipe for Romance: Netflix Unveils Stunning Key Art for ‘Replacing Chef Chico’

Are you ready to stir up some romance in the kitchen? Netflix has just served up the intriguing main key art of its forthcoming Filipino series, Replacing Chef Chico.

Replacing Chef Chico marks a significant milestone as Netflix’s first Filipino-produced series. It stands as a testament to a new era of exciting local content on the streaming giant, underlining the growing influence of Filipino storytelling on a much bigger scale. 

The newly released key art provides an enticing peek into the heart of the series. At the forefront is Chef Ella, reaching into a pot with a ladle in hand, while the two men—Chef Chico and Raymond—gaze at her intently, hinting at the love triangle that’s set to captivate viewers throughout the series. 

The stellar cast of Replacing Chef Chico includes Sam Milby (A Family Affair) as Chef Chico, Alessandra de Rossi (What If) as Chef Ella, and Piolo Pascual (My Amanda) as consultant Raymond. Each character brings their unique perspective to the table and is driven by different motivations as they try to breathe new life into Hain, the restaurant.

‘Replacing Chef Chico’: First Filipino-Produced Series Puts Love on the Menu

For Filipinos, romance and food make a sizzling combination, and the first local Netflix production in a series format serves up a zesty love triangle set against the backdrop of a high-end fine dining restaurant. 

Replacing Chef Chico is the brainchild of director Dan Villegas, assistant director Joi Bayan, and showrunner Antoinette Jadaone. It stars three of the biggest names in the local entertainment industry — Piolo Pascual (My Amanda), Alessandra de Rossi (My Amanda and What If) and Sam Milby (A Family Affair). 

Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray Brings Smiles to Kenya

Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray visits baby Grace at her home in Limuru, Kiambu County. Gray, who just concluded her two-day visit to Kenya, had the chance to interact with beneficiaries of cleft treatment to spread the message that ‘All Smiles are Beautiful’. 

Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray recently visited Kenya, East Africa to spread awareness of Smile Train as a partner in comprehensive cleft care for those in need. Even after her reign as Miss Universe ended, Catriona continues to use her voice to share the message that “All Smiles are Beautiful” and help reach more people who can benefit from Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity.

In between filming in Mauritius and hosting segments at the Miss Universe South Africa 2021 pageant, Catriona made time to visit Smile Train patients and their families in Kenya. Through her interactions with them, Catriona was able to learn about their cleft care journey and the stigma that cleft lip and palate bring.

Two women, two different lives, victims of the same circumstance in the series “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin”

Two best friends who are victims of the same circumstance will become bitter rivals as they fight for what they believe they rightfully own in the upcoming ABS-CBN TV series “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” which will be available outside the Philippines via TFC starting August 17.

The series features a grand ensemble of a cast led by Jodi Sta. Maria and Iza Calzado with Sam Milby and the Philippines’ Diamond Star Maricel Soriano.

Love overcomes the lies in “Halik” finale

After the all-out fight for love and truth, find out what will become of the lives of Lino, Jacky, Jade, and Ace in the final episode of “Halik”, streaming in most countries worldwide via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on April 26 

More intense confrontations and notable clapbacks will amp up the excitement of viewers as Lino (Jericho Rosales), Jade (Yam Concepcion), Jacky (Yen Santos), and Ace (Sam Milby) face their toughest battle yet to claim their desired love and right in the last few days of the series “Halik”, seen in most countries outside the Philippines via TFC, with its final episode streaming simulcast its local airing on April 26 via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv).

Love and lies intertwine in ABS-CBN series “Halik”

ABS-CBN premieres yet another intriguing series, “Halik”, which is a story of love tested by time and temptation, starring Jericho Rosales and Yen Santos, seen outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its pilot episode streaming simulcast its local airing via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) on August 13 (Manila time), in most countries worldwide.

Rounding out the leading cast are Sam Milby and Yam Concepcion, who play the role of a husband and a wife, respectively, who cannot be trusted to uphold their commitment to their respective marriages.

Bright Bulb Productions Makes First Trending Music Video

 From being actors, John Prats, Angelica Panganiban and Sam Milby wants to venture into making video productions of their own. They call themselves Bright Bulb Productions. The group is brought to life by friendship of the three actors wanting to do something new along with their careers.

John makes his directorial debut for the music video of "Malaya" by Moira Dela Torre which has topped many charts but never had their own video to make it to video charts countdown. With the production company giving a visual narrative of the heart clenching narrative. The video has reached the top trending spot in YouTube. 

Diana Stalder Unveils New Website and Endoser!

Leading a whole new revolution in skin care and healthy lifestyle, Diana Stalder recently launched their new and improved website which will provide a place for information, contact and scheduling for new and existing customers.

The comprehensive site include almost all the things you need to know about Diana Stalder. From their branch locations, product lines, available services, appointments, news and events that are always up to date and available even for people on the go. This also marks the complete transition from its former brand name Dermablend into Diana Stalder.

Diana Stalder Opens New Branch in Megamall

Known for their beauty products and services, Diana Stalder continues to grow with their service centers and celebrity endorsers. Notable celebrities who proudly testifies the brand are Kapuso protegé Ruru Madrid, celebrity mom Dimples Romana and hunk Sam Milby.

The new branch of Diana Stalder houses a number of enclosed yet cozy room for treatments, a relaxing lobby and the DS Cafe which serves healthy and hearty dishes that integrates balanced nutrition with great skin.

REEL DEAL: Kimmy Dora Ang Kiyemeng Prequel REVIEW

Kimmy Dora has finally reached its final film, it both sad (knowing that everyone love these twins) and happy (for "upgrading" Pinoy Comedy Films to interesting and quality movies) for the franchise which concludes the trilogy with Kimmy Dora Ang Kiyemeng Prequel. Euegene Domingo proved her versatility and charm with the chaotic yet lovable twins Kimmy and Dora Godonghae.

I have to say that the trilogy is composed of different styles of comedy with slapstick, horror-comedy, black comedy, etc. found in a scene in the movie which would cater to all audiences. It would be fitting that it ends its franchise at the MMFF, which is the biggest movie festival in the country (well, movie lovers are either compelled to or authentically love the movie). As I belong to the one who loved the first (but not have seen the second), I made it part of the limited films I'll see for MMFF.

  

Now back to the Godonghae twins, which have won the hearts of the viewers and the first Pinoy film that was successful in doing promotion on social media, they kept the same strategy and finds new ways to keep viewers entertained. Production value is probably the most "bongga" among entries as it made cool effects and production design. And of course it would not be complete without the suprise cameos of stars which also includes the producer Piolo Pascual.

REEL DEAL MMFF 2013: Kmmy Dora (Ang Kiyemeng Prequel)

Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae are set to take us back to where it all started.

In 2009, the eloquent and adamant Kimmy and the very naive yet sweet Dora delighted everyone with a very hilarious and family-oriented blockbuster flick Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme. The exciting dual roles were portrayed by award-winning versatile actress, also tagged as “The Global Actess” and “Darling Of Asian Cinema” Eugene Domingo. Written by Chris Martinez and directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal under Spring Films.

The movie revolved around Kimmy and Dora’s battle for their business tycoon-father Luisito Go Dong Hae’s (Ariel Ureta) attention. Aside from the much coveted attention, Kimmy and Dora also battled it out to capture Johnson’s (Dingdong

Dantes) heart. Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme earned a whopping P100 million in just few weeks and currently owns a spot as one of the highest grossing films in the country. One of the cited factors for Kimmy Dora’s record-breaking success was its independent promotion and marketing efforts without any strong push from large mediums like TV. The movie took advantage of promoting on other platforms such as social media. Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme was the successful sequel of the blockbuster giant in 2012. The sequel tackled twin’s horror-comedy quest for life and love. In this installment, Kimmy and Dora married Barry (Zanjoe Marudo) and Johnson (Dingdong Dantes) - their respective partners from part one. Most part of the movie was filmed in South Korea. The sequel also boosted enormous blockbuster returns and marked as one of the biggest players that year.

Unisilver Time Launches collection with new Ambasaadors

With the launch of the Philippine Standard Time (PST) the need for efficient time pieces would be  an advantage to keep everthing in place and in time. Unisilver Time, known for their wide array of watches goes another step further with a lot of new styles and also new Ambassadors for the brand.

If we think watches would just take a portion of a catalouge, now I was amazed with their own catalouge with watches from start to end. Probably hundreds of choices of both clockwork and digital types and some made with elegance, stylish design and some with added features and functions.

Angeline Quinto Stars in ABS CBN's newest Kilig-serye "Kahit Konting Pagtingin"

From being the Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs of many of ABS CBN's successful shows in the past years, Angeline Quinto goes beyond singing the songs to actually be part of the show herself. She will be part of their newest kilig-serye "Kahit Konting Pagtingin" with not just one but two leading men, Sam Milby and Paulo Avelino.  

This would be a new love team up with the PBB Hearthtrob Sam MIlby and the 2012 Breathrough Artist Paulo Avelino fresh from the success of his previous show, Walang Hanggan.

Angeline, Paulo, and Sam Team Up for the First Time in "Kahit Konting Pagtingin"

ABS CBN's newest 'kilig-serye' to air this January

This January, ABS CBN will launch its newest romantic-comedy series title "Kahit Konting Pagtingin," which stars Queen of Teleserye Songs Angeline QUinto together with her two dashing men, Breaktrhough Actor of 2012 Paulo Avelino and Romantic-Comedy Heartthrob Sam Milby.

According to Angleine, she is overjoyed with the blessing of having her first teleserye. "I am really happy becasue I didn't expect that this will happen" shared the singer-actress. "If before I'm only part of teleseryes as the singer of the theme songs, now TV viewers can watch me everyday as an actress."

MUSIC LYF: Sam Milby's Third Album BE MINE

Sam Milby is now back in the music scene with his 3rd album from Star Records titled BE MINE. Sam pursues again his love doing music and this time he offers these new treats.

After three years of hiatus from the music spotlight, Am assured hia fans that they will get their money's worth with third solo album. "They can really expect good music here. the songs are a little bit of everything which they can relate to. It will touch people who are in-love, broken hearted, and even those who are searching for the right one."

Sam also shared that his delight over the feedback he has getting about his music. "Befire the public know me just an actor. But with my music, they start to see me as an recording artist. I've been getting a lot of great feedback about how happy people are with my albums."

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Forever and a Day

 

FOREVER IN A DAY

Star Cinema Presscon

We known them for their movies but we have not seen them together together in one movie. Another of Star Cinema has to offer for its 18th year. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina who also directed many blockbusters like A Very Special Love, My Amnesia Girl, One More Chance and You Got Me! Sam might have been part of direk Cathy's movies but its the first time for her to work with KC Concepcion. Coincidently we also worked with Matet De Leon as part of the cast which is also brings the daughters of the the Superstar Nora Aunor and the Megastar Sharon Cuneta.

Blue Water Day Spa Fun Run 2010!

BlueWater Day Spa’ Innovating Wholeness Fun Run

Run with BlueWater Day Spa’s newest faces: SAM MILBY and MIKAELA LAGDAMEO-MARTINEZ together with current endorsers Karylle Tatlonghari, Akihiro Sato and Boom Labrusca. They will participate alongside our Innovating Wholeness Icons: Coach Rio dela Cruz, Daniel Matsunaga and Fabio Ide, with the special participation of Sen. Pia Cayetano, Kiko Rustia Coach Alfrancis Chua and 40 Brazilian Model-Endorsers. Remember the date October 17, 2010 – 5AM at the Seaside, SM Mall of Asia. Also enjoy a soothing massage after the race!

Registration Fee: (NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE)

Distances of : 3K – P500, 5K – P600, 10K – P700

Race Kits include:

Singlet, Towel, Race Bibs, Race Map, and Drawstring

bags with lots of freebies and a Blue Water Day Spa Run singlet!

You may also go to these participating outliets for cash registration:

• Time ( in SM Mall of Asia and Greenbelt )
• Rox ( in Bonifacio High Street )
• Columbia ( in Greenbelt 5 )
• Rest Toe Run ( in Gateway Mall )

For questions please e-mail:

secretariat@bluewaterdaysparun.com
or visit the website
http://bluewaterdaysparun.com/

BlueWater Day Spa holds singlet designing contest for Fun Run

            BlueWater Day Spa encourages participants to join the 'Jazz Up Your Singlet' contest as part of the BlueWater Day Spa 'Innovating Wholeness' Fun Run which will be held on October 17, 2010 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds Seaside.

            As part of BlueWater Day Spa's celebration of beauty and wellness, the 'Jazz Up Your Singlet' contest enables runners to channel beauty into their own singlets by being able to design it themselves. They can unleash their creativity in a lot of artistic ways like drawing, painting, or putting sequins or buttons on it, provided that the BlueWater Day Spa logo remains untouched.

            Registered participants are all welcome to join the contest. One singlet is equivalent to one entry. Contest winners will get special gift certificates from BlueWater Day Spa and they will have the chance to model their singlets in the fitness catwalk. Consolation prizes are also up for grabs to 100 finalists.

Mechanics:

1. Open to all registration of the Blue Water Spa Run.

2. Participants must jazz up the singlet provided run the race kit by using all kinds of materials 

(ribbons, lace, sequins etc.) The entire singlet maybe decorated and jazzed up provided the blue water day spa run logo is not covered and should be completely seen and highlighted.

3. In order to participate to the contest participant must wear the jazzed up singlet during the race.

4. The criteria for judging: Originality of: Design – 25% Creativity – 25% (use of decoration materials), Adherance to theme – 15% Overall Impact – 35%

5. A total of 100 finalists will be asked to do the fashion show at the end run. Each finalist will be given 15 seconds to wear and show off their creation in the cat walk.

6. Prizes: c/o Blue Water Day Spa.