The Showtime host/comedian was recently named Most Likable in one of the special categories of the recently concluded 2011 T@tt Awards. The award was given to the celebrity with the most “likes” on Facebook and Vice Ganda’s official fan page has already 3,513,999 as of this posting.
The T@tt Awards was presented by Globe Tattoo at the Manila Peninsula last Friday night to recognize those who have made a “remarkable impact” on the local social media landscape.
Here are the 10 winners who brought home P100,000 cash and premium broadband products from Tattoo:
The Word Slayer: Loi Reyes Landicho (The Professional Heckler)
The Video Slinger: Mikey Bustos
The #ThoughtMover: Bianca Gonzales
The Artiste: Jin Joson
The Advocate: Elizabeth Angsioco
The Indie Rocker: Up Dharma Down
The Stylisimo: Laureen Uy
The Tech Junkie: Mark Macanas
The Ballbreaker: Lea Salonga
The One: Filipino Freethinkers
Aside from Vice Ganda, Special Awards were also given to Divine Lee of divinemlee.com as Tatt Trending Personality, Youtube sensations Arjohn Gilbert and Maria Aragon as Tatt Viral Rookie.
Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup makes it to various Top 15 Miss Universe 2011 contestants lists, the latest of which is from popular pageant website Global Beauties.
This is what Global Beauties has to say about Shamcey:
After a decade “in the dark”, it looks like the Philippines has managed to be back on track, and shall compete strongly for the second consecutive year in Miss U. Shamcey is very charming and as one of the faces of the competition. Like in 2010, the pageant-fanatic Filipino fans have good reasons to rave about.
They’re no longer calling us “pageant-crazy” nation but “pageant-fanatic Filipino fans.”
Here is their Top 15 list in alphabetical order:
Angola Aruba Australia China Costa Rica France Hungary Israel Kosovo Malaysia Nicaragua Philippines Trinidad and Tobago Ukraine USA
Meanwhile, Shamcey is still leading the people’s votes in the Latin American website Telemundo. Here’s their current Top 15 as of this post:
The last set of auditionees who made it to the next round before the much-awaited Judges Cull have been named last weekend in the country’s number one talent-reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent.”
Among the acts who got the judges’ votes were 44-year-old rocker Lyn Del Rosario, kid diva Renagine Pepito, Saurog Dance Troupe, and rappers Kiriko. They now join the other successful auditionees and will be scrutinized by Big Three judges Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas, and Freddie M. Garcia in the Judges Cull stage where the official semi-finalists this season will be chosen. Did your bets make it to the semi-finalists?
This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct and world-class Filipino talents. Watch “Pilipinas Got Talent,” hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, every Saturday, 9PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.
Janno Gibbs will hold a concert in Music Museum on October 15th 20011 at 8pm(Philippines Time). It’s called Janno Gives: A Benefit Concert for YesPinoy Foundation.
Special Guests include: Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Jolina Magdangal, Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Jaya & ADDLIB Dancers.
Ticket prices are 2,000, 1,500, and 800. Call PPL Entertainment Inc. 0917-589-0909. Visit PPL Facebook for more inquiries.
Television viewers feasted on ABS-CBN’s newest kiddie cooking reality show “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” as its enticing primer “The Appetizer” ruled the national primetime ratings last Saturday (August 20) with 22.9 percent, compared to only 14.0 percent of GMA7’s “Manny Many Prizes,” according to Kantar Media.
In the delightful primer, host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo introduced the 60 impressive amateur chefs from all over the country, and the three revered chef critics.
On last night’s premiere episode, the 60 young kitchen stars were introduced. However, only 20 of them will make it to the actual competition.
For program updates, like the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/jrmasterchef or follow @jrmasterchef_ph on Twitter.
Check out Shamcey Supsup in her pink backless evening gown for the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.
Miss Philippines 2011, Shamcey Supsup, poses in her pink evening gown for the Miss Universe website. It’s not yet confirmed though if this is the same evening gown that Shamcey will wear in the upcoming preliminary competition of the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which is happening on September 8. The finals will be held on September 12 at the Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil.
You can help Shamcey secure a semifinal slot! Click HERE to vote for her. You can vote once everyday.
For her “extraordinary and integral” contribution to the “great Disney legacy,” our very own Lea Salonga was among the Disney Legend honorees this year.
Lea Salonga provided the singing voice for two Disney characters: Jasmine in “Aladdin” (1992), and Fa Mulan in “Mulan” (1998) and “Mulan II” (2004). And for this invaluable contribution, the Olivier and Tony Award winning theater actress was honored as one of this year’s 12 Disney Legends during the 2011 D23 Expo.
Other honorees this year include Jodi Benson (Ariel from The Little Mermaid), Paige O’Hara (Belle from Beauty and the Beast), Linda Larkin (speaking voice of Jasmine from Aladdin), Anika Noni Rose (Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog), Muppets creator Jim Henson, TV host Regis Philbin, Guy Williams, who played the title role in the Walt Disney Zorro series; Jack and Bonita Wrather, Disneyland Hotel creators; Ray Watson, who helped in the opening of Epcot; and Barton Boyd, Chairman of Disney Consumer Products.
Over 237 Disney Legends have already been honored since its establishment in 1987 and Lea is the first Filipino to become one. Past Disney Legends awardees include Tim Allen, Robin Williams, Julie Andrews, Tom Hanks, Elton John, Steve Martin, Phil Collins and Barbara Walters.
Oprah Winfrey’s new network, OWN, has released a 30-seconder promoting its second season using Charice‘s single “Louder.”
The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), which started last January 1, 2011 in 80 million homes, is a specialty channel for cable television which provides a combination of original shows, strips, documentaries, specials and movies.
The teaser for OWN was described on its official website as: “A whole new season of OWN starts this October, and it’s going to be big! Check out this sizzling teaser featuring Oprah, Rosie, Lisa Ling and Will.i.am among the many familiar faces coming to OWN this fall!”
“Louder” is a self-empowerment song which is one of Charice’s favorite track in her upcoming sophomore international album.
Watch the video here:
“Louder” has received rave reviews from various critics. Here’s what some of them have to say about the single:
“Charice has released a brand-new single called ‘Louder’ which aims to turn a frown upside down with its clap-happy beat and bright melodies. It is one of three new songs to be released within a two-month period.” – AOL Music
“With her top 10 debut album and ongoing role in Glee, Charice has a toehold with US pop audiences. “Louder” is a great pop record that puts the 19-year old in a youthful, uptempo context that would slide perfectly into current pop radio playlists.” – About.com
“Like Charice, ‘Louder’ is destined for greatness as the feel-good anthem of the summer. As for the Filipino singer/songwriter/’Glee’ star, she’s paving the way for future teen pop icons with a positive attitude — and we can’t wait to see how she blossoms in the industry.” – Pop Crush
According to former Senator Jovito Salonga, Ninoy Aquino was the greatest president we never had.
And it’s true. As we are celebrating Ninoy’s 28th death anniversary today, August 21, we will remember once more what he did to restore democracy in our country.
This year, his son Noynoy Aquino through presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda in a statement said: “May the Filipino people never forget him and the many others who fought for the restoration of our democracy, and may future generations continue to hold dear the example Ninoy Aquino set for us through his life, his struggles, and his sacrifice.”
Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr.(November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Filipino Senator and a former Governor of Tarlac. Together with Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, they formed the leadership of the opposition to the Marcos regime in the years leading to the imposition of martial law in the Philippines.
In 1973 he was arrested and incarcerated for 7 years, but was allowed to depart for the United States to seek medical treatment after he suffered a heart attack in 1980.
In 1983, Aquino met his demise at the Manila International Airport when he returned to the Philippines despite threat that he will be assassinated. This courageous act has awakened the political awareness of Filipinos to fight for freedom against the dictatorship of Ferdinand E. Marcos. Millions lined up the streets to pay their last respect to Ninoy.
Inspired by the heroic act of Ninoy, the Filipinos came in full force on February 25, 1986 to end the dictatorship of Marcos once and for all. Dubbed as the “People Power Revolution,” it was recognized as a worldwide phenomenon that inspired other countries as well.
Manila International Airport has been renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor. The anniversary of his death is a national holiday in the Philippines, now known as the Ninoy Aquino Day.
The second season winner of Pilipinas Got Talent has released his debut album.
Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 2 Grand Champion Marcelito Pomoy has recently released his debut album called “Duet Yourself” under Star Records featuring the carrier single “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang.”
Here is the track listing of the album:
1. The Prayer 2. Hanggang Ngayon 3. Let The Love Begin 4. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang 5. Forever 6. The Prayer- Minus One 7. Hanggang Ngayon- Minus One 8. Let The Love Begin- Minus One 9. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang- Minus One 10. Forever- Minus One 11. The Prayer- Instrumental 12. Hanggang Ngayon- Instrumental 13. Let The Love Begin- Instrumental 14. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang- Instrumental 15. Forever- Instrumental
Marcelito Pomoy‘s “Duet Yourself” debut album is now available in all record bars nationwide.
