REEL DEAL: Mortal Combat: Legacy action superstar Brian Tee to tie the knot in ‘Wedding Palace’

Brian Tee is an American actor of Japanese and Korean descent who is best known for his role as the Drift King in “Fast and the Furious, Tokyo Drift.” Since then he has been in a variety of roles in film and television. One of his most recent roles was the lead character, Jason, in the Korean/American film “Wedding Palace,” co-starring Kang Hye Jung. “Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2,” and play the antagonist Noburo Mori in Hollywood blockbuster “The Wolverine,” starring Hugh Jackman.

You have a fun role as Jason in “Wedding Palace.” I’m sure a lot of people can relate to the meddling relatives he has.

Build the defense against summer season fire risks

Bosch shares pro-active tips for fire prevention and safety

As the warm weather ushers in the summer season, an anticipated increase in number of fire hazards also bears the need for greater precaution. With an annual record of over 9,000 fires nationwide, there is no better time to learn more about increasing every property’s line of safety than now.

FASHIONISTA: Bum Reveals New Brand Ambassadors

BUM bares its newest brand ambassadors who are on the brink of something big: Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, and Diego Loyzaga with Bea Binene

BUM is on the brink of something big this season. As it ushers in the hottest season of the year, the “rebel of fashion” is making huge leaps by welcoming into its fold four new, young brand ambassadors who best embody and reinforce BUM’s street-cred: Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, and Diego Loyzaga. 

Seventeen-year-old Kapamilya actress Ella Cruz, whose launching pad was the fantasy series Aryana and comedy show Goin’ Bulilit, is a breath of fresh air for the brand. Ella has a bubbly personality and always wearing a smile as bright as the colors that she wears. “Alam ko kasi ang damit talaga ang BUM more on blacks dati. Kaya nong nagkaroon ng bright colors ang BUM, natuwa ako kasi ganon talaga ako manamit,” says Ella. “And I like the fact that the brand and I share the same qualities. I like being myself. I don’t pretend to be something I am not just to blend in or just so people would accept me.”

Metro Society Launches Men's Issue This March

This March, as the cool weather quickly turns into sweltering heat, the upcoming summer season gets even hotter with the release of Metro Society's annual men's issue.

The magazine this month turns the temperature up by turning the spotlight on men found making waves in the kitchen. With the local food industry having gained popularity in the last decade, the Philippines has become an international culinary destination and these men have played a crucial role in transforming not only the country's views, but tastes as well.

Leading the pack are four men who have piqued curiosity, whet appetites, and satisfied palates: Green Pastures' Robby Goco, Sensei Sushi's Bruce Ricketts, Hungry Hound's Rob Pengson, and Hatch22 and Pink Panda's Erwan Heusaff. 

Alien Abduction Poster Premiere

The spooky new one-sheet for Alien Abduction, a horror thriller from the producers of Hostel and Inglourious Basterds.

Aliens used to abduct us all the time in the 1980s and 1990s. These days, it seemed like they had lost all interest in humanity… until now. Captive Cinema is proud to premiere the creepy new Alien Abduction poster, from a film produced by Mike Fleiss (Hostel) and Lawrence Bender (Inglourious Basterds), and directed by Marty Beckerman

A terrifying sci-fi story inspired by dramatic found footage, ALIEN ABDUCTION preys on our fear of the unknown as we follow an average American family who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.

ART IS A BANG: Viva La Vreeland With "Full Gallop"

The taste for fashion is one of man's infinite struggles for generations. But there are a handful of visionaries who have really shaped the industry and give insights of the appreciation and use of fashion for the modern world. That woman is Diana Vreeland, former Vogue Magazine editor-in-chief and known for her taste and sophistication. Now her vivid and charming life will unfold with "Full Gallop" staged by MyOwnMann Productions starring Cherrie Gil to play the free-spirited Diana.

FULL GALLOP is a one-woman stage play but should never be underestimated because it will not be just a pages of words recited. Each statement is something one can relate at first, then invoke curiosity with the detailed description of her insights and the people, places and fashion she is exposed with. Cherie Gil, noted as one of acclaimed TV and movie actress takes on the challenge of doing the show working with her director Bart Guingona and with a special participation of G Tongi.

ART IS A BANG: "Cock"

What happens when a young gay man falls in love with a woman?

That’s the central conceit behind Red Turnip Theater’s second offering, COCK by Mike Bartlett. A sold-out hit when it first premiered in London in 2009 and subsequently during its off-Broadway run a year later, COCK revolves around a gay couple whose rocky relationship derails when one of them sleeps (and falls in love) with a woman. Debates over one’s sexual identity explode when all three decide to sit down and “duke it out” over dinner. Hilarity ensues when another unexpected guest turns up and loyalties are put to the test. As one character puts it, “It’s the ultimate bitch fight”.

The New York Times calls COCK “a terrific, tense little comedy” while The Huffington Post hails it as “a terrific contemporary play that puts much of other theatre to shame”. This critical darling is the perfect bookend to Red Turnip’s maiden season. 

iACADEMY-IIDM Free Learning Event with Anton Diaz on Social Media for Businesses and Jason Cruz on Social Media Careers

iACADEMY School of Continuing Education, in partnership with the International Institute of Digital Marketing (IIDM) and the Certified Digital Marketer (CDM) Program, is holding a free learning event on Monday, March 24 at 5 pm at the iACADEMY Amphitheater. Located on the 3rd Floor of the iACADEMY Building, 6764 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. This event is open to the public, with pre-registration on Eventbrite.

The first speaker on the roster is emerging talent, Jason Cruz. Jason is the Director of Community Management at MRM Worldwide Manila, McCann Worldgroup Philippines’ award-winning digital arm. His website, jsncruz.com, was chosen as one of the Top 24 Social Media Blogs of 2013 by Social Media Examiner. His strategies have been used by the biggest names in country such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, San Miguel Beers and Unilever.

SM Supermalls Honors 100 Women of Power and Substance This March

In celebration of Women’s Month, SM Supermalls, Project Headshot Clinic, and the Dream Project Philippines are launching a campaign and digital exhibit called Inspire.

Inspire brings together 100 of the country’s most inspiring women from all fields and industries, such as Jessica Cox, Irma Adlawan, Andi Manzano, Cheska Garcia-Kramer, Kai Magsanoc, Margie Moran, Nene Chan, Angel Guerrero, Kara Alikpala, Wilma Galvante, Patricia Bermudez-Hizon, Ingrid Santamaria, Sarah Gaugler, and Merlee Jayme. (Photos can be found here)

XSTIG: Own a smartphone for only one peso?

Get it at all Allphones stores now!

Enjoy unlimited calls and texts, internet surfing, and post on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook as much as you want—using a features-packed Lenovo A269i android smartphone that you can get for just one peso! This unbelievable deal is exactly what you’ll get when you go to an Allphones store and apply for a postpaid Globe MySuper Plan UNLI 599 SIM Only subscription. Don’t wait too long because this deal is exclusively available at Allphones stores from March 7 to 16 only!

“Allphones offers customers the best deals and the widest range of choices for mobile phone—while at the same time giving them a futuristic, fun, and convenient retail experience.  Our latest offering, where an applicant can get a Lenovo A269i smartphone for only one peso, really takes the cake,” said Maureen Laus-Gallant, Allphones Philippines Marketing Head.