Michael de Mesa gives ‘pointers’ to sons Goeff, Ryan

For the first time, veteran actor Michael de Mesa and son Geoff Eigenmann are going to work together in a television series.  Their upcoming project, entitled Kasalanan Ba Ang Ibigin Ka?, will air weekday afternoons beginning June 4 on GMA-7. 

During the story conference held early this week at the GMA Network Center, de Mesa was asked by reporters from which parent did Geoff get his acting skills: from him or from ex-wife Gina Alajar. 

“Siyempre sa akin,” he quips.  “Joke lang. Pareho naman.” 

Michael de Mesa has been in the industry for close to two decades now, starting his showbiz career at the age of 15.  Sure, he has gained not just popularity but also respect from everyone in the industry because of his professionalism.  Does he share his “trade secret” to his sons who are following in his footsteps? 

“Yes. Tuwing napapanood ko siya tapos ‘pag nagkikita at nagkakausap kami binibigyan ko naman siya ng pointers.” 

A Gan Tea Opens Its First Store in the Philippines!

The Tea drinking culture is invading the Philippines as many people are going with the tea trend, particularly Milk Teas. Filipinos can  now taste authentic Taiwanese tea experience with the launch of the newest tea cafe in town, A-GANTEA TEA CAFÉ: Your Lifestyle Tea Cafe.  It opened it first store here in the Philippines at Greenbelt 2.

A-Gantea Tea Café, Your Lifestyle Tea Café is conceptualized by the company for the everyone to experience a young and trendy ambiance with free wifi. I was there at the launch and tasted their drinks which I can say is a great balance of fun and sweet.

The Launch

The opening of A Gan Tea in Greenbelt was explosive and star-studded with its store integrated with Qoola which serves Frozen Yogurts. The launch was attended by two of the hottest sports team today, The Philippine Azkals and The Philippine Volcanoes. Also there was also the Youtube Sensation Couple, JAMICH which started the program with an entertaining number. The event was hosted by Grace Lee and co-hosted by the couple.

To spice up the night, there were also fun and games with the audience with the special participation of the Azkals and Volcanoes. The night was capped of with a ceremonial tea toast with the Chairman, Mr. Vincent Ho. After the event, the store got jam-packed with customers and the celebrities who went to have another tall tea drink.

REEL DEAL: Snow White And The Huntsman - Chris Hemsworth SPOTLIGHT

Chris Hemsworth : From ‘Thor’ to legendary Huntsman

The other title character to be cast was, of course, the Huntsman: Eric, a hunter who knows the Enchanted and Dark Forests like the back of his hands.  Not only did the Huntsman once have respect for the animals he tracked, he also still has the ability to think like one.  But after his wife, Zara, died, Eric found his only comfort as a mercenary and a drunk.  Now, the Huntsman has been tasked to follow Snow White into the forest and return her to Ravenna, who needs to consume her heart.  But when Eric discovers the treachery of the Queen, he channels his rage into training a young woman who is determined to end what Ravenna began.  Eric begins to see in Snow White an end to the darkness and to believe that the king’s standard could fly again. 

Initially conceived as a character much older than Snow White, the Huntsman morphed during the screenplay’s development.  Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, was courted for the part after the filmmakers watched him in his career-defining role as the Nordic god of war.  His charisma and on-screen presence convinced them that he could embody the tortured former soldier who finds salvation in a young woman called Snow White.  

ABS CBN Pops Up Pinoy Music Via HIMIG HANDOG

Filipino composer worldwide can take part in "Himig Handog: P-POP Love Songs" 

  

ABS-CBN sets the stage for brilliant Filipino composers to share their musical masterpieces to the world as it launches the Philippines' biggest multimedia songwriting competition “Himig Handog” with the theme, "Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs." 

  

Now on its 5th year, “Himig Handog” makes music history once again as it continues to search for exceptional musical talents with endearing uniquely 'Pinoy' love songs that can transcend generations and stand out in the world like some of today’s OPM classic love songs which were popularized through "Himig Handog" including 'Hanggang' which was interpreted by Wency Cornejo; 'Kung Ako Na Lang Sana' by Bituin Escalante; 'Kung Ako Ba S'ya' by Piolo Pascual; 'Bye Bye Na' by Rico Blanco; and 'This Guy's In Love With You Pare' by Parokya ni Edgar. 

MUSIC LYF: Myrus - Wanted

Singer-composer Myrus releases all-original album titled “Wanted”

MYRUS, the sentimental prince of OPM, has finally released his most anticipated second album, titled “Wanted”, under Viva Records this May. 

Presented by McJIM Leather, “Wanted” marks the next wave of Myrus’ career as a musical auteur—a brilliant composer, music producer, vocal arranger, and singer rolled into one. 

The album is composed of five all-original tracks penned by Myrus himself including his monster radio and Youtube hit single “Pusong Lito” and pop ballads “Sige Na Nga,” “Mahal Kita,” “Ano’ng Kailangan Kong Gawin” and “Sana’y Malaman Mo.” 

His collaboration with acoustic artist Princess Velasco for the song classic song “Kanlungan” popularized by Noel Cabangon, which was originally released in the “Tunog Natin: Song From Home” compilation album, is included as a bonus track.   

Kris: “Love ng Heart ko, San Marino”

Having been aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, Kris reveals one of the many ways on how she keeps her health healthy. “I eat foods which has lots of Omega-3. One product that I love is San Marino Corned Tuna.” 

Every 180-gram can of San Marino Corned Tuna has 1,125 mg of Omega-3. Omega-3 which is naturally-found in tuna contributes to having a healthy heart as it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. It also reduces risks of heart attack and other cardio-vascular diseases. 

REEL DEAL: Prometheus 3D - Noomi Rapace SPOTLIGHT

NOOMI RAPACE IN A TUG BETWEEN SCIENCE AND BELIEFS IN “PROMETHEUS” (3D)

Noomi Rapace won rave reviews and came to worldwide attention for her performance as Lisbeth Salander in the original Swedish language Millennium films – “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” “The Girl Who Played With Fire” and “The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest.” After working for a decade in her native Sweden she is now in huge demand for Hollywood movies including Ridley Scott’s return to sci-fi in the suspenseful futuristic mythology “Prometheus” in 3D.