On the eve of Earth Day celebration pop artists Christian Bautista, Zia Quizon, Juris, Jed Madela and Kyla performed at the Evoliving Center Dockside at the eco-city Nuvali in Sta. Rosa Laguna. These music stars united in an evening of music and entertainment to honor Mother Earth through their songs that tell how beautiful the world is and what we can do … Continue reading »
Cultural Center of the Philippines: The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is being criticized for housing the controversial Kulo art exhibit which includes Mideo Cruz’ mixed-media collage, Poletismo. The exhibition features election campaign posters, photos of national heroes and movie idols, religious images with condoms and Jesus Christ with a movable wooden penis. The … Continue reading »
Christian Bautista There are only three local music artists whose record has sold more than 40,000 units (equivalent to double platinum) this year and he is one of them. His Jose Marie Chan tribute album enjoys warm reception from music enthusiasts like the albums of Richard Poon and Sarah Geronimo (hers is 3x platinum). Amid … Continue reading »
By Nickie Wang For the modern-day Filipino language, “Noche Pacifica” does not sound very local. But nobody could dismiss the idea that it is still very Filipino in a sense that even average people can understand the meaning of it and sure American pianist Jim Brickman couldn’t think of any other phrase to describe his … Continue reading »
By Nickie Wang Christian Bautista doesn’t need to prove anything because he has already secured a spot in the music scene as Asia’s Romantic Balladeer. After finding his home in a new record label (Universal Records), the 28-year-old singer releases fifth album entitled Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan. It’s a 19-track … Continue reading »
By NICKIE WANG/ Manila Standard Today At the Music Museum on Jan. 31, Rachelle Ann Go held a coming-of-age performance as she brought down the house and showed the audience why she is called the “Ultimate Champion.” Although it didn’t start right on time, the two-hour concert opened with a loud bang as Rachelle appeared … Continue reading »
By NICKIE WANG/ Manila Standard Today Last year, in the last three months particularly, Karylle was confronted with issues that put her at the center of attention. Who can forget the controversial smile that generated a lot of reactions from people who tried to ride on the bandwagon of her bittersweet moment? Months after the … Continue reading »
By NICKIE WANG/ Manila Standard Today The first-ever Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Philippines was definitely a tweens affair. Thousands of kids flocked to the Aliw Theater on Nov. 29 to see their favorite stars walk on the orange carpet and get slimed on stage in an event made brisker and enjoyable by the quick-witted host … Continue reading »
By Nickie Wang / Manila Standard Today Think of putting top-notch actors, talented and creative people, and a moving love story in one stunning venue like the Meralco Theater. What you get is a world-class stage production. One of the most highly anticipated productions in the local performing arts is the Manila re-staging of West … Continue reading »
By Nickie Wang /Manila Standard Today 10 July 2008 Finally, Tony has found his Maria. This was announced recently by Stages, the production company that is mounting an all-Filipino cast of the Broadway classic West Side Story. This musical offering, which will be staged at the Meralco Theater from September to October, is anchored by … Continue reading »
By Nickie Wang Contributor/Manila Standard Today 31 May 2008 This month, National Geographic Channel celebrates its decade-long success in Asia with a star-studded campaign featuring some of the region’s most celebrated artists and celebrities, co-hosting the best 30 documentaries in the last 10 years. This high-profile campaign invites viewers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, … Continue reading »
