Performance Video: Phillip Phillips #AmericanIdol – Home (FINALE)
Performance Video: Jessica Sanchez #AmericanIdol – Change Nothing (FINALE)
Performance Video: Phillip Phillips #AmericanIdol – Moving Out (FINALE)
Performance Video: Jessica Sanchez #AmericanIdol – The Prayer (FINALE)
Performance Video: Phillip Phillips #AmericanIdol – Stand By Me (FINALE)
Performance Video: Jessica Sanchez #AmericanIdol – I Have Nothing (FINALE)
If Polls are any indication, the new American Idol to be crowned is Jessica Sanchez. #AmericanIdol
Of course I don’t want to jinx it. I am a Jessica Sanchez fan. I do think that she has a chance in becoming the next American Idol Season 11 simply because of all the support she is getting.
Five Reasons Why She Could Take the American Idol Title:
- We’re due for a female American Idol win. There hasn’t been a female winner in the last five years.
- She has an amazing voice!
- She’s a fashionista!
- Never has there been an American Idol of Asian descent.
- She deserves it and she’s got a huge fan base!
I’ve taken the FINAL POLL for this season and the clear indication is that Jessica Sanchez has more support than Phillip Phillips. I have posted the link for the poll on both Jessica Sanchez’s Forums/Fan Pages/Discussions and on Phillip Phillips’ Forums/Fan Pages/Discussions and here’s the result based on the poll:
A whopping 84% of those who are predicting the next American Idol has chosen Jessica Sanchez over Phillip Phillips. You can say that the reason for the high votes are due to the Filipino readers of my blog. I beg to disagree though.
Hunk and Shirtless Ian Somerhalder follows Zac Efron’s footsteps for Penshoppe Philippines.
Penshoppe has been grabbing Hollywood A-Listers lately to promote their brand.
The last Hollywood actor to model for Penshoppe was Zac Efron which was added to the fine list of Hollywood stars to have become the product endorser. Among the Penshoppe #AllStars were Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, and Zac Efron.
According to ABS-CBN News, Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder is the latest to become Penshoppe’s endorser and has recently arrived in Manila to do the photoshoot. The actor flew to El Nido, Palawan on Sunday.
This can be proven by the actor’s tweets as soon as he arrived in the Philippines:
CPA Board Exam Results are out – May 2012 (Complete List)
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Public Service:
CPA Licensure Exam Results – Published May 2012
Congratulations to the 1995 individuals who passed the Philippine CPA Licensure Exam. Here’s the complete list including the Top 10:
TOP 10 are as follows:
- 1st place: Manuel Pillora Buensuceso Jr., San Beda College, 94.86%
- 2nd place: Kathrine Rose Co Catindig, University of Santo Tomas, 94.43%
- 3rd place: Grace Menor Albunian, Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila (TIP-Manila), 93.00%
- 4th place: Gianna Tan Chua, University of San Carlos, 92.57%
- 4th place: Monique Kris Florante Villaflor, TIP-Manila, 92.57%
- 5th place: Richard Lei Paciencia Canete, Eastern Visayas State University-Tacloban, 92.43%
- 5th place: Bonvin Go Nuqui, De La Salle University-Manila, 92.43%
- 6th place: Benson Pabiona Kotah, Chiang Kai Shek College, 92.14%
- 6th place: Rowell Canda Marasigan, Rizal Technological University, 92.14%
- 7th place: Kenneth Jefferson Un Uy, University of San Carlos, 92%
- 8th place: Jessica Jean Galoso Gandeza, University of the Philippines-Diliman, 91.86%
- 9th place: Sherald Winchel Pintacasi Ang, University of the Immaculate Conception-Davao, 91.71%
- 9th place: Edmond Emperio, University of San Jose-Recoletos, 91.71%
- 10th place: Shearilynn Lim Go, University of San Carlos, 91.57%
- 10th place: Raymund Acesor Tinamisan, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Lucena City, 91.57%
Here’s the complete list:
Sharon Cuneta ( @sharon_cuneta12 ) and her Twitter wars. I’m sorry folks, I’m on her side.
I am not here to defend Sharon Cuneta just because I am an avid fan. I have witnessed Sharon’s love for her daughter KC Concepcion and like any mother out there, I’m sure that you will stand up against anyone who bashes your child.
It’s no different kung Megastar ka man or simple at regular na ina. When words being spoken or written against your child are considered slanderous or libelous respectively, sometimes you don’t have a choice but to react in defense of your child.
The worst thing about the most recent issue on Twitter is that an executive from ABS-CBN made the tweet that irked the Megastar.
If you read the hate tweets against the Megastar, I’m actually surprised that she has only reacted the way she had because some of them are downright below-the-belt tweets.
Isa lang ang masasabi ko, this sculpture tells it all. It was created by our very own national hero, Jose P. Rizal in Dapitan back in 1894. It’s called a “A Mother’s Love”. It’s a sculpture of a crocodile with a puppy in between its jaws and the pup’s mother was trying to save her child by biting the croc behind the neck, disregarding her own safety for the safety of her pup. ‘Nuff said.
TAKE THE POLL! Who’s the next American Idol? Jessica Sanchez vs Phillip Phillips for the FINALE .
It’s American Idol Season 11 Finale next week folks. It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The last two finalists are Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez.
Both are very good performers although I’m going to say something a little biased here, Phillip Phillips is a good singer, but not a great singer. I think that he may still be able to get a record contract because he does have a lot of female fans out there. He is definitely a cutie and we can’t underestimate the power of female voters. There could be a very big upset in the finale.
Jessica Sanchez on the other hand, is a fashionista (have you paid attention to her outfits on the show wearing Christian Louboutin shoes? ) and has a powerful voice that would guarantee her a record deal as well. Jessica Sanchez would be the first Asian-Latina; God-willing, to win American Idol. Never has there been – in the whole history of American Idol – a winner of Asian descent.
There also has not been a female winner since Jordin Sparks. The last five years have produced male winners and therefore, stakes are higher this time around. Jessica’s fans must vote continuously for three hours next week in order to ensure her American Idol win.
On that note, are you willing to take a chance and vote on who you think would take the crown of American Idol Winner 2012???
Let’s take the FINAL POLL!
This is it fellas!! Next week will prove how united we all are! Vote for Jessica Sanchez Week!!!
We have yet to prove the haters wrong on this one because they are still out there trying to sabotage our chance in having the first Asian American Idol next week!
Jessica Sanchez made it to the finale to go against Phillip Phillips who has a lot of female fans out there. But listen girls, the last few winners on American Idol have been male artists. When Jordin Sparks won the title, it was 2006! It has been six long years since we’ve had a female winner on American Idol. It’s time to vote for another woman and that woman is none other than, Jessica Sanchez.
I have already been invited to a Vote For Jessica party next week. Many households are organizing a VOTE FOR JESSICA gathering.
To all my Filipino readers, this is like our Miss Universe Dream. But this time, it’s in our hands. We can make this happen. So please, please, please… vote for Jessica Sanchez next week!
TV5 Partners with World’s No-1 weather news service
CIGNAL, the Philippines’ fastest growing satellite TV provider and TV5 sister company, will launch the Weather Information Network (WIN) – the country’s first dedicated 24/7 weather and public information channel. The launch is opportune as the country prepares for the onset of the rainy season which according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) starts the middle of May this year.
PAGASA Chief Dr. Nathaniel Servando singled out TV5 and lauded its commitment to improving weather news broadcasting, “TV5’s continuing improvement in their weather broadcasting system and closer cooperation with PAGASA will contribute significantly to the reduction of damages and casualties due to severe weather events.” “The longstanding collaboration between PAGASA and the media, TV5 in particular has served the public very well specially during extreme weather events by communication accurate weather information in a timely and prudent manner to the public,” he added.
TV5 invested heavily in developing its weather news broadcast capability by partnering with METRA, the world’s number 1 weather news service and recognized provider of weather products and services, such as graphical rendition of weather updates for use by its media and other industry clients. METRA is New Zealand’s privately owned meteorological service and is a member of the UN World Meteorological Organization. It has over a hundred clients in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and Australia. Multinational corporations, such as those involved in energy, infrastructure, retail and food services, use METRA to fine tune its operations in order to maximize profits and minimize loss.
Petra Mahalimuyak hosts Kanta Pilipinas ONLINE!
Sing. Learn. Laugh. Share.
Entertainment has gone beyond television these days. It is high time to get viral for every Filipino. TV5’s biggest and newest singing reality search, Kanta Pilipinas introduces the most popular face of online with Petra Mahalimuyak. Megan Ashley Rivera aka Petra Mahalimuyak is the 20-year old YouTube sensation who graduated at the Center of Asian Culinary Studies Philippines. She came from Las Vegas where all her viral videos were made. Set to captivate more Filipinos after deciding to migrate and work in our country, Petra Mahalimuyak continues to be the most famous endorser of Samsung, Dove Shampoo and Conditioner, KFC and Globe Tattoo. Today, she unveils another exciting program following her viral videos online as the official online host of Kanta Pilipinas.
After the hair-raising auditions and aspirants from Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Baguio, Iloilo, Batangas and SM North, Kanta Pilipinas would like to extend auditions online through a series of webisodes at Kanta Pilipinas website – www.kantapilipinas.com.
Hosted by Jhai Ho- Ang Pambansang Angry Bird ng Pilipinas, auditions received in the different regions fell short of the expectations of the aspirants with limited time and venues for all to participate. TV5’s Kanta Pilpinas is the first singing reality search to hold online auditions through its website and due to the clamor to give more chances to those who were not able to join the on-ground auditions and to save more time and money, online auditions will continue until June.
“After 90 million votes the first person in the finals is… Jessica Sanchez!” – Ryan Seacrest
I almost sh*t my pants last night screaming when it was announced by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest that Jessica Sanchez is headed to the finals of American Idol Season 11!
I voted ferociously the night before and so did my friends. Voting parties were held everywhere from coast-to-coast to support the only female American Idol finalist left in the tight competition.
Twitter is a great venue to see the amount of support for Jessica Sanchez and last night, as I was putting updates live on my Twitter account (@chuva), I was seeing haters’ messages as well.
Phillip Phillips has a lot of female fans and when he cried during his homecoming parade, I’m sure he garnered a lot of “awwwwwww” fans. We have to be vigilant in voting next week, much stronger and fiercer. The POLL that I put out this week was correct in predicting Joshua Ledet to get the boot. I’m going to put up the final POLL for next week and we shall see where Jessica Sanchez stands against Phillip Phillips. (Crossing my fingers and toes!!!)
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Jessica Sanchez wore an Oliver Tolentino Gown on last night’s performance.. What did you think of the gown?
Twitter was ablaze last night with praise to Filipino Couture Designer, Oliver Tolentino. The first time I ever heard of the designer and I wondered who he is. He supposedly designed the gown that American Idol 11 Top 3 Finalist Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez.
So, I searched the web for Oliver Tolentino and here’s what I found. He is more established as a designer than I thought.
Tolentino, the favorite designer of Imelda Marcos, is a rising star known for his meticulous attention to detail in his designs. Among the Hollywood celebrities who have worn Tolentino creations are Niecy Nash (Dancing with the Stars, Clean House, The Insider) for her 2010 Emmy win; recording artist Macy Gray, Grammy winner Patti Austin, Tony winner Lea Salonga. Kimora Lee Simmons, and Vivica Fox. Tolentino, who has been called the Filipino Valentino, became the first Philippine-based designer to establish a presence in the United States, launching his Melrose Avenue boutique in West Hollywood in 2009.
Within a year of opening his Melrose Avenue boutique, he was asked to present at Downtown Los Angeles Fashion Week and was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as one of nine finalists for the Oscars Designer Challenge. – Source
Here are some of his creations:
The Relaunch of Chuva’s Hottest Pinoy Hunk and Sexiest Pinay Babe 2012 POLL
Yes folks! Chuva Chienes is re-launching a very successful contest that was born in 2009. It’s that time again for the Hottest Pinoy Hunk and Sexiest Pinay Babe Contest. The contest is starting a bit late in the year but since it is summer time in the Philippines, what better time to start off the contest. It’s a way to cool everyone down from the heat… 
I will be selecting guys and gals from the Philippine Entertainment Industry including Sports as well.
Please watch out for our POLL to come out very very soon!
RECAP: American Idol Top 3 Performances: Who will make it to the FINALE? (VIDEO)
What did you think of the Top 3′s performances last night? Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez, and Phillip Phillips exhibited their talents last night and although it wasn’t that magical (it was just blah for me), they all did their best.
Jessica Sanchez went into last night’s competition with a sore throat which probably explains why her singing wasn’t as powerful as it always is. She looked gorgeous in the Filipino-designer Oliver Tolentino gown.
So, if you are to guess on who’s going to make it to the finale, who would you choose? Take the POLL Here.
Watch the video after the jump:
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Trailer Released (VIDEO)
Eugene Domingo is at it again. She stars in Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme which is a sequel to her other Kimmy Dora movie, Kimmy Dora – Ang Kambal sa Kiyeme which was hailed as one of her best performance as a comedic actress.
Eugene will again play the role of Kimmy Go Dong Hae and Dora Go Dong Hae in the film.
STARRING EUGENE DOMINGO AS KIMMY GO DONG HAE & DORA GO DONG HAE
Written by Chris Martinez
Directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal
IN CINEMAS JUNE 13, 2012
Produced by Star Cinema & Spring Films
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Filipinos around the globe are rooting for Jessica Sanchez to win American Idol Season 11!!
Not only does she have the support the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Noynoy Aquino, Jessica Sanchez has the support of Filipinos around the globe.
For starters, Filipinos in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia are holding VOTING PARTIES tonight to fiercely vote for Jessica Sanchez after tonight’s show.
A lot of Filipino celebrities have also advocated on her behalf, creating VTRs to ask every fan to support Jessica Sanchez.
And let’s not stop there! A higher calling was also requested by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) asking the faithful to pray and vote for the Filipina-Mexican contestant. (International voters can vote through Skype and Facebook).
Megastar Sharon Cuneta tweeted her support for the finalist this morning which was re-tweeted immediately by her fans (including myself!)
So, guys!! Are you ready to vote tonight?????
Let’s VOTE FOR JESSICA SANCHEZ!!!!
Asian Pop Sensation ‘BLUSH’ Releases Third Single “ALL STARS”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – International pop group BLUSH has just released the official video for “All Stars,” the new single from THE UNDIVIDED EP (FarWest Entertainment, digitally distributed by DashGo). The video has recently premiered on local music channel MYX.
Filmed in BLUSH’s dual home bases of Hong Kong and Los Angeles with director Simon Yin, the video follows the all-Asian pop girl group as they take in the sights and sounds of Hong Kong atop a double-decker bus and the sun and surf of the Los Angeles coast.
Among the five talented members of Blush is Angeli Flores, a proud Filipina with a powerful singing voice. She represents the Philippines alongside other Blush members Natsuko Danjo (Japan), Ji Hae Lee (Korea), Alisha Budhrani (India), and Victoria Chan (China).
THE UNDIVIDED EP, out May 10 in the United States only, features nine tracks: the group’s debut single “Undivided” (feat. Snoop Dogg), and previously unreleased originals “All Stars,” “Warrior,” “Sweetly Leave Me” and “Together We’re Greater”; along with two remixes of each of the group’s first chart hits “Undivided” (Dave Aude Radio Mix and Morgan Page Radio
Mix) and “Dance On” (WAWA Radio Mix and Razor N’ Guido Radio Mix).
More information about BLUSH on the following:
http://www.blushband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/blushgroup
http://www.twitter.com/blushgroup
http://www.youtube.com/blushvideo
Vote for Blush’s new single on MYX! Simply register on MYXph.com, log in, and go to the POLLS section on MYXph’s homepage. Use this format for voting: Title of Video – Artist’s Name (All Stars – Blush).
Born to Love You starring Coco Martin and Angeline Quinto. In Cinemas May 30, 2012! (PHOTOS)
Photo Credit: Darla Sauler
With the success of the number one TV series in the Philippines, Walang Hanggan, Coco Martin and Angeline Quinto’s team up on the big screen may simply be a straight road to a blockbuster. But, maybe not.
Will you see it?
The movie will be released on May 30, 2012 in cinemas nationwide.
Watch the trailer and view the rest of the photos below:
Say what? Boxer Manny Pacquiao opposes President Obama’s stance on Same-sex marriage.
This piece of news didn’t surprise me. Manny Pacquiao is entitled to his opinion and his opinion did not offend me as did Miriam Quiambao‘s infamous anti-gay tweet just a few weeks ago.
A week after President Obama stated on national television that LGBT couples are entitled the same right as everyone else, Manny Pacquiao took a jab at the issue and allegedly said the following:
“God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they so are in love with each other.”
“God’s words first… obey God’s law first before considering the laws of man,” he told the Examiner. “It should not be of the same sex so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah of Old.”
But what was being said now that the quoting of Leviticus 20:13 was not Pacquiao’s doing but rather, the Examiner’s journalist, Granville Ampong’s injection to the conversation. Regardless, Manny is still entitled to his own opinion.
Wasn’t he against the RH bill as well?
I do hope that people like Manny Pacquiao will at least, look at the issue as a human right issue.
There’s no reason to go head-to-head with Manny Pacquiao. There is a process to the universe and the universe knows how to teach all of us a lesson.
Meanwhile, besides the backlash he received from fans and non-fans alike, a mall in Los Angeles called The Grove didn’t allow Manny Pacquio to enter its doors after the anti-gay remark and issued a statement saying:
“Based on news reports of statements made by Mr. Pacquiao we have made it be known that he is not welcome at The Grove and will not be interviewed here now or in the future. The Grove is a gathering place for all Angelenos and not a place for intolerance.”
An appearance at Extra (U.S. Entertainment Show) cancelled his appearance on the show as well.
We shall see.
via NY Daily News
9/11 Takes Centerstage in CSI: NY Season 8 – Tribute episode reveals the old Mac Taylor
Brace yourself for an emotionally powerful premiere episode this May when CSI: NY Season 8 returns to AXN every Wednesday 10PM starting May 16. The premiere will touch on a global catastrophe close to the hearts of viewers and especially so for Detective Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) – the 9/11 attacks which took place in New York in 2001.
For the first time in eight years, fans will get to see Mac’s wife, Claire, (Jaime Ray Newman/ General Hospital, Eastwick) appear in the series through flashbacks in the Season 8 premiere, which honours the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Mac lost Claire on that fateful day as the planes crashed into the Twin Towers where she worked and her body was never found again. With Mac considering retirement in last season’s finale, the tragedy has prompted him to leave the crime lab for the DNA lab, where he pitches in to identify the remains of 9/11 victims.
“We’re taking all of our characters back to that day,” executive producer Pam Veasy explained. “You will get to see them together. You see why Claire loved Mac, and why Mac loved premiere episode brings us back to a very different Mac Taylor, from a hardened detective who has seen the world; to a man who had much more joy and hope, a man who was in love. Viewers get a glimpse into where the sentimental Mac came from, the one who could not bear to get rid of a beach ball his late wife had blown up, simply because ‘her breath is still in there’.
There is an interesting crossover between reel and real in this tribute episode, as Gary Sinise (a recipient of the Presidential Citizen’s Medal who has been involved in several 9/11 charities) had a personal involvement in setting up the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance. His band, Lieutenant Dan Band, raised money to complete the memorial back in 2006. Sinise, like millions of people all over the world, had his life changed by the tragedy in a profound way. her.”
Indeed, the In the aftermath of the attacks, Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo) and Don Flack (Eddie Cahill)
Is it me or does everyone think that Jessica Sanchez’s dad is a hot hunk? Jessica Sanchez sings Dance With My Father for her dad. (VIDEO)
I was all for voting for Jessica Sanchez to become the next American Idol… even before I knew how her dad looked like. All I knew is that she had a Mexican father… but when I saw the homecoming clip when Jessica sang “Dance With My Father” for her dad… DAYUMMMMM!!!!!
See if you agree with me…. and YOU BETTER VOTE YOUR A***ES OFF TOMORROW NIGHT! LOL!
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Is this how Tricia Santos looks today? Pretty scary. Is she okay?
This is how Tricia Santos looked before – this photo was posted on her Facebook fanpage just a little over a year ago. I remember that many of her fans rallied around her when I had the Who Wore the Best Gown POLL and she won with over 42,0000 votes.
This is how Tricia looks today when photos of a Santacruzan was posted on her Facebook fan page. Fans and haters alike are concerned about the massive weight loss of former PBB Teen contestant.
Hunk Derek Ramsay Confirms Breakup With Angelica Panganiban via Twitter.
Take the POLL: Who will be eliminated this week on American Idol? We’re down to the wire with Top 3.
Are your fingers still hurting from voting last week? Well, don’t relax just yet. You will have to vote really hard this week to get your idol to the top 2. This week is most crucial to the fans of these top remaining finalists, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, and Jessica Sanchez.
Word on the street is that Adam Lambert and Lisa Marie Presley will be performing on Thursday’s result show. Adam will be singing ‘Never Close Your Eyes” and Lisa Marie will sing “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” from her new album, Storm & Grace. Meanwhile, the three finalists will be singing three songs each with the following selections: Judge’s Choice, Their Choice, and Jimmy Iovine’s Choice.
The American Idol Top 3 Contestants made their homecoming visits over the weekend and footage will be shown during Thursday’s results show as well.
Here’s the official press release:
Jessica Sanchez is safe – makes it to Top 3…. for now. The finalist with the most-viewed Youtube videos and largest Twitter following.
The voting is going to be harder and harder as the finalists on American Idol Season 11 narrows down to a close. The three magnificent talents left after tonight’s elimination are Phillip Phillips, Josua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez.
But, can we predict the future? Can any social media help indicate who the next winner will be? Jessica Sanchez is one of the finalists where her fans immediately view her performance on Youtube right as soon as they are posted. From all her videos, she totals over 17 million views. Her Twitter following is amazing as well because she has almost 300 thousand followers which currently stands at 299,647 as of this writing. Is that telling us something? Let us not be so sure about that.
I’m excited for my vacation next month! Guess where I’m going?
Cristo Redentor
Ha! I know!
But I have a good excuse. I have a 5-year visa and I don’t want to waste the money I paid for it. Yes – this is my fourth year in a row to visit the same country, I get it! It’s hard to resist. I love the country….
Try a pay a visit – - – you will understand why.
Iguacu Falls
