KARYLLE - BIDA SA SHOOT SA EUROPE

Napabilib ni karylle ang mga taga Philips sa ginawa nilang shoot sa London at Amsterdam nuong nakaraang linggo. Obvious na obvious na perfect choice si Karylle bilang Philippine representative dahil sa kanyang track record bilang singer, actress, TV host, athlete, writer, at marami pang iba, para sa pangalawang installment ng hit campaign na Nigel at Victoria na magsisimula na nitong June.

Kasama ni Karylle sa shoot ang ilang ambassadors mula sa sikat sa Europe, UK, at Russia. Ang campaign na ito nuong magsimula ito ng 2010 kung saan pinapakita ang relasyon ng isang blooger-reviewer (Victoria) at ng isang Philips executive (Nigel). Umabot sa 850,000+views sa Facebook at lagpas isang million sa ibang blogs at sites.

Sa pangalawang installment, maghahanap si Nigel ng kapalit ni Victoria, na umalis dahil sa isang project. Dito, si Karylle na ang papalit sa papel ni Victoria bilang product reviewer.
Lumipad si Karylle sa London at Amsterdam last week para sa shoot ng mga product review videos niya. Lalabas ito sa mga sites ng Philips, Facebook, at Youtube.

Para sa mga ginamit ni Karylle sa shoot, pwedeng puntahan ang www.onthego.philips.com. Para naman sa series, i-check ang        www.facebook.com/NigelandVictoria.

Ang project na ito ay isa lang sa dalawang international projects na ginagawa ni Karylle. Ang isa ay ang The kitchen Musical, ang unang Pan-Asian TV musical na umiikot sa isang restaurant. Bida dito sa series si Karylle at ipapalabas sa Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia at sa 17 pang bansa.

Si Karylle ay mawawala sa bansa ng apat na buwan para sa shoot ng series ng Nigel at Victoria.


     MAY 25, 2011 "PRESSCON"

SAM MILBY'S MOVIE "THIRD WORLD HAPPY"

Sam Milby, nominado bilang Pinakamahusay na Aktor sa Gawad Urian…

NAKAKAANTIG NA ‘BALIKBAYAN’ MOVIE “THIRD WORLD HAPPY” MAPAPANOOD SA PILING SM THEATERS!

Ang    Third World Happy, ang kauna-unahang Cinema One Originals movie ng matinee idol na si Sam Milby, ay mapapanood sa piling SM Theaters sa bansa simula Mayo 25 hanggang 31.

Ito ay kwento ng balikbayang si Wesley (na ginampanan ni Sam Milby) na iniwan ang Pilipinas at ang kanyang kasintahan upang tuparin ang pangarap na maging isang pintor. Ang lahat ay nagbago nang siya ay bumalik sa bansa para magpunta sa burol ng isang “mahal sa buhay” at makasama muli ang mga kaibigan. Tinulungan nila si Wesley na magkaroon muli ng pag-asa, masilayan ang kanyang yumaong minamahal, magbigay ng huling pamamaalam, ipagpatuloy ang kanyang buhay at tuparin ang mga pangarap.

Si Jodi Sta. Maria naman bilang si Aylyn, ang dating kasintahan ni Wesley, ay nagpakita ng katatagan ng isang babaeng nakakaranas ng kabiguan sa pag-ibig kasabay ng pagharap sa mga problema ng kanyang pamilya. Sa pelikula ay isang single mom si Aylyn na nagta-trabahong mabuti para sa kanyang 13 taong gulang na anak na lalaki. Matapos ang 13 taon ay muling magtatagpo ang landas nila ni Wesley at dito niya makukuha ang kasagutang matagal na niyang hinihintay—kung bakit siya iniwan ng lalaking pinakamamahal.

Samantala, si Kuya Danny (Richard Quan), ay suportado anumang desisyon ng kanyang nakababatang kapatid na si Wes. Madalas niyang isinasantabi ang kanyang personal na interes para sa kanyang pamilya. Si Kuya Danny ang nagturo kay Wes ng pinakamahalagang aral na dapat niyang matutunan sa buhay.

Ang Third World Happy ay mula sa panulat at direksyon ni EJ Salcedo, na kasalukuyang sumusulat at gumagawa ng short films, TV commercials, corporate at music videos. Siya rin ay isang direktor para sa telebisyon.

Ang natatanging pagganap ni Milby sa nasabing pelikula ang nagbigay sa kanya ng nominasyon bilang Pinakamahusay na Aktor sa prestihiyosong ika-34 Gawad Urian Awards ng Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Si Sta. Maria naman ay nominado rin sa ika-34 Gawad Urian Awards bilang Pinakamahusay na Aktres at tumanggap naman kamakailan ng Best Supporting Actress trophy sa Cinema One Originals 2010 Awards.

“This is a semi-autobiographical story. I combined homecoming and the stories of artists not being able to pursue their dreams to build the story of Third World Happy,” ani Salcedo.

Ano ang matututunan ng mga manonood sa Third World Happy? “I wanted to tell this story to remind people that if they are given the chance to pursue their dreams, they should never waste it. Most people never get the chance,” sagot ni Salcedo.

Sa isang review na inilathala sa South Korea, sinabi ni Kim Se-jin sa website ng Jeonju International Film Festival, “The film carefully unfolds Wesley’s painful past one by one while he keeps meeting his close friends living in a life different with the dreams which they had in their youth and his ex-lover which broke up with him when he left for the US. She is living her tough life with a 13-year old son and her mother now. Finally, he confronts the weight of the heavy time lying between the one who left and the one who was left during the funeral. The film consoles the audience and Wesley by showing sincere strength of the everyday life and the process of his reconciliation with his painful past.”

Si Ria Limjap ng Spot.ph naman ay nagsabing kahit hindi siya isang avid fan ng acoustic heartthrob ay naantig pa rin siya sa pagganap ni Milby sa Third World Happy. “Sam Milby does a good job in portraying a lost balikbayan, floating in a stew of jetlag, emotional baggage, and Manila traffic. Dazed and depressed, drinking endless cup of instant coffee in disposable cups, Sam’s Wesley has to face his painful past: the girl he left behind, the tragic death of his parents, and now another beloved family member gone,” ani Limjap.

Nakakuha rin ng papuri ang pagganap ni Sam bilang Wesley mula sa mga kritiko ng Cinefilipinas.blogspot.com. “Milby doesn’t bare his abs but gets to effectively bare the angst of his character.”

Huwag palampasin ang Third World Happy sa 10 piling SM Theaters sa buong bansa—SM North Edsa, SM Megemall, SM Manila, SM Fairview, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Southmall, SM Marikina, SM Cebu at SM Iloilo simula Mayo 25 hanggang 31. Makisaya sa exciting Fan’s Day ni Sam Milby sa Mayo 25, Miyerkules, 3 p.m. sa SM North Edsa.

     MAY 25, 2011 "PRESSCON"

BABY SHOWER FOR MARICEL LAXA-PANGILINAN

LIFESTYLE NETWORK THROWS A BABY SHOWER FOR                                             MARICEL LAXA-PANGILINAN

Ten little fingers and ten little toes, two little ears and one little nose!  Welcoming a baby has an emotional and exciting significance for every couple's journey towards parenthood and family life. Lifestyle Networks threw a special baby shower of baby pink and pastel green colors at the Marriot Hotel to warmly welcome the Pangilinan family's newest bundle of joy.


Dramatic actress and host, a devoted wife to Anthony Pangilinan and a proud mom to four kids - Ella, Donny, Hannah, and Benjamin, expectant mom Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan shared her joy and excitement.

The warmest smiles greeted Maricel as she kissed and thanked her family and friends for being at the event of booties, bottles, and bibs.  Special games also delighted the guests who won special prizes and goody bags. Wrapped in cute, dainty colors, gifts from family and friends were unwrapped by mommy Maricel.


Catch Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan as she talks all about mommyhood on MomWorks on Lifestyles network, Fridays at 8p.m. It is a 30-minutes show that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of our modern superhero mommies and the many roles that they play- as wife, mother and career woman.


 Tune in to Lifestyle Network SkyCable Channel 52.
   

       MAY 23, 2011   

   

LG 'S NEXT GENERATION CINEMA TV

LG’S NEXT GENERATION CINEMA TV IS FINALLY HERE

LG Electronics, the company that has dominated the LED and LCD TV market, introduces the next generation TVs that are set to redefine the viewing experience. Conventional battery operated 3D glasses, flickery 3D images, and complicated internet TVs are going to take a back seat as LG introduces its Cinema 3D TV and the Smart TV that’s simple, smarter, and comfortable to use.

CINEMA 3D TV

Unlike conventional 3D TVs, the Cinema 3D TV is the 3D TV with flicker free technology that virtually eliminates feelings of dizziness. The Cinema 3D TV also makes use of FPR glasses that are light, weighing only 16 grams, and do not require batteries or charging. LG 3D glasses free of electro magnetic waves ensuring that they are more convenient and safe then the conventional 3D glasses.

Absolute comfort while viewing 3D is not the only feature offered by the Cinema 3D TV, brighter, clearer 3D pictures are to be expected as the Cinema 3D TV is coated with 3D Light Boost, a thin film covering that counteracts any dimness that usually occur with traditional 3D TVs.

Large groups will also have no problems viewing 3D movies together, as the Cinema 3D TV offers flexible viewing positions, allowing customers to enjoy clear and bright 3D pictures whether lying down or leaning back in any spot in front of the TV.

The result of all these features is the promise of longer and more enjoyable viewing of 3D films. You can definitely bring home that 3D Cinema experience with the new LG Cinema 3D TV.

SMART TV

The LG Smart TV is not just about brilliant and innovative technology.  It encapsulates simple and effective control over your home entertainment experience. The LG Smart TV features a home dashboard that allows you full entertainment access from a single screen. With its “Point, Click, Control, Simply Smarter” capabilities, LG’s Smart TV lets users access the best of the internet directly on the big screen in a way that is easier and quicker. 

The smart share feature allows immediate wireless access to content on your PC or Smart phone so that connecting to your digital devices will never be a problem.

Equipped with The Magic Motion Remote Control, customers will experience intuitive control linked to a UI that offers single click access, by letting viewers drag and drop, just like a PC.  By allowing users to navigate through an onscreen cursor instead of pushing buttons, LG Smart TV makes controlling the TV easy and direct, with no need to take your eyes off the screen.

The Smart TV also features long tail LG apps that give customers a more enjoyable TV experience. LG Smart TV enriches peoples’ lives by offering the most practical and lifestyle-focused premium content with a better user experience. The Smart TV offers the optimum line-up of global and local premium content providers. With these features the Smart TV offers simple control for all its users.

The Smart TV and Cinema 3D TV will be available in all leading appliance stores nationwide this May 2011.

LG BRINGS NEXT GEN, CINEMA 3D VIEWING TO FILIPINO HOMES

More Filipinos will soon embrace 3D viewing with their families through the dawn of next generation 3D TV technology.

LG Electronics (LG) today announced the market debut of its CINEMA 3D TV, which combines the first officially certified “Flicker-Free” 3D picture in the industry with comfortable, battery-free, lightweight glasses; a brighter picture; more flexible viewing positions; and a wide viewing angle. Together, the new features make CINEMA 3D perfect for watching 3D in groups with family or friends.

“When it comes to watching 3D entertainment for longer periods in greater comfort, LG’s CINEMA 3D TV is the perfect choice,” said Cyd Montebon, product marketing head of LG Electronics Philippines. “We’re eager to show everyone just how exciting our new 3D TVs are and why we’re confident this will become the industry standard for 3D TV technology.”

Majority of the 3D TV brands last year used the shutter glasses (SG) technology, this year LG’s CINEMA 3D range employs Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology, which addresses the problems that hampered the enjoyment of earlier 3D TVs. CINEMA 3D uses a polarized film on the screen to deliver different images for the left and right eyes. These images are then matched up with CINEMA 3D glasses and the result is a 3D picture that is Flicker-Free – as certified by European quality assurance agencies TÜV and Intertek – with less crosstalk, meaning no more dizziness and eye fatigue that sometimes occurs with wearing shutter glasses.

And because they’re completely free of electrical and moving parts, LG’s CINEMA 3D glasses weigh no more than 16 grams, making them comfortable to wear even for extended periods of time. At a very affordable cost, it is now possible for entire families and groups of friends to enjoy 3D at home together. This key benefit was underscored at the recent National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas when Avatar director James Cameron predicted that cheaper, lightweight polarized glasses would need to become the industry standard for 3D TVs to become truly embraced by consumers.

Further contributing to higher picture quality is LG’s Light Boost, a thin film that ensures 3D images are shown at their full brightness. What’s more, a wide viewing angle and flexible viewing positions make CINEMA 3D ideal for watching in groups or while sitting or lying down in any spot in front of the screen.

CINEMA 3D also addresses another problem that affected previous 3D sets – the lack of content. With a new, highly advanced 2D to 3D conversion feature, CINEMA 3D TVs deliver top quality 3D on the fly, meaning viewers will never be short of good 3D content to watch.

Besides superb picture quality in 2D and 3D, CINEMA 3D TV boasts all the advantages of LG’s Smart TV technology. With its simple Home Dashboard and Magic Motion Remote Control, LG CINEMA 3D TV makes it easy to access a full array of premium content via top global providers, locally sourced shows like that of ABS-CBN’s iWanTV, and the growing range of LG Apps designed specifically for use on its Smart TVs.

In Manila, LG demonstrated that 3D technology has come of age with CINEMA 3D. By introducing the next generation technologies, LG is poised to take 3D and Smart TVs to new heights and into living rooms not just in the Philippines, but all over the world.

 

     MAY 23, 2011  " MEDIA LAUNCH"

TOMS 2011

                                 GEARING UP FOR SUMMER WITH TOMS

Have you ever done anything that pushed yourself to the limit? Whether it is to summit a peak, dive under the ocean or visit an exotic country, summer seems like the perfect time to do it.
A man named Blake Mycoskie traveled to Argentina for a vacation in 2006. During this trip, he saw firsthand that having shoes can be considered a luxury for some children. He was inspired to build a sustainable business model that gave as much as it got.
After selling the first pair of TOMS after returning from Argentina, Blake has given over a million pairs of shoes to children all over the world. How was this possible? With the commitment that for every pair of shoes sold, another pair will be given to a child in need.
Mixing fashion and philanthropy makes perfect sense for longevity in the shoe business. Sure the advocacy sounds great, but fans of TOMS all over the world also love it because it’s easily one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes one will ever own.
Because TOMS keeps on raising the bar for style and design, the TOMS Summer shoe collection features the classics, cordones, wedge and stitch out models splashed in delicious colors of yellow and apple green as well as vibrant colors of the ocean, coral and aqua. Mixed materials of crocheted fabric and canvass are carefully woven into the TOMS Summer Collection.
Explore the world in style and comfort with TOMS shoes and make the summer one that will be unforgettable.
The TOMS Summer Collection will be available by May 2011 in all authorized retailers: Nothing But Water outlets including Boracay, Swim in Rockwell, Adora in Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-la, Rustan’s Gateway, selected Shoe Salon outlets and Trilogy Boutique.
For more information please log on to www.toms.com, www.nothingbuth2o.com.ph

or visit us on www.facebook.com/TOMSphilippines

     APRIL 5, 2011  "WALKING BAREFOOT"

                              Walking Without Shoes for One Day with TOMS

What maybe basic to most of the people in the world like food, shelter, clothing may be considered a luxury in some parts of the globe. Fact 1 : In many developing countries, children must walk barefoot for miles to get to school, fetch fresh wear and seek medical help. Fact 2: Hundreds of millions of children are at risk of injury from walking on rough terrain and are unable to afford medical attention to treat these wounds. Fact 3: Children with access to education, clothing, shoes and food become healthier and happier individuals. They have a higher chance at succeeding in life and creating a positive effect in their communities.
An American traveler and entrepreneur, Blake Mycoskie, saw these realities for himself during a vacation in Argentina in 2006. Spurred to create a solution that will have a direct impact on a child’s life, he created TOMS Shoes with one simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.
It became a successful endeavor and within a few months, he was able to return to Argentina with his friends, family and staff to give out the first 10,000 pairs of TOMS shoes to the children he met. From there, TOMS became more and more successful in raising awareness and has become a global brand, selling in many countries and giving out shoes in several countries, enabling children to dream of a better life.
Since May 2006, TOMS Shoes has given over 1,000,000 pairs of shoes to children in need through the support of their growing loyal and passionate clientele. To raise more awareness and support for the One for One Movement, TOMS has invited Filipinos to join the One Day Without Shoes by walking barefoot last April 5, 2011 in the Trinoma Park, Quezon City.
TOMS fans and media alike experienced briefly how life would be like without shoes. It was an act of solidarity with compassion and a burst of energy and passion for a better world for children.
After five years in business, "One for One" model is more than just a novelty project. TOMS has expanded its line, won the 2007 People's Design Award at Cooper-Hewitt's National Design Awards, became a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, and landed shelf space in Whole Foods.
Be one with us in raising awareness about the problem. Participate in the One for One Movement and be part of the solution.
To learn more about the TOMS Shoes visit www.nothingbuth2o.com.ph, www.toms.com, www.onedaywithoutshoes.com and www.facebook.com/TOMSphilippines