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Sandara, 2NE1 Vacation In Albay
Feb 05 2012
Source : Manila Bulletin
For former ABS-CBN actress Sandara Park, now known as Dara of the popular Korean girl group 2NE1, it is more fun in the Philippines.
Dara, along with group-mates – CL, Bom and Minzy – arrived in the country Feb. 1 for a brief vacation, Push.com.ph. reported.
Through the online picture journal me2day, the singer posted on her page, Feb. 1, a photo of herself riding a motorcycle (a red bike like that of an arcade game) and calls herself “Rider Dara.”
“Hey! Get on! Rider Dara, enjoying a good time in Manila with the members! Getting to Manila from Seoul takes about 3 hours; although it isn’t too far, it’s a place I miss and the distance is too far to come visit often. The girls are taking lots of pictures for me… I may reveal them soon,” Dara wrote.
2NE1 performed before Filipino fans a year ago. Although pure Korean, the former “Star Circle Quest” finalist and “Pambansang Krung-Krung” considers the Philippines her second home.
Posts from Twitter revealed that the Korean girls, known for their hits “Fire,” “Lollipop,” “I Don’t Care” among others, are in Legaspi, Albay.
After their vacation in the Philippines, Dara and the gang head for Japan for promotional activities, added the same Push.com.ph report.
G-Dragon of Big Bang will be the face of High Cut Magazine's latest issue. For the magazine, he has been called "2012 the Year of the G-Dragon" also because he was born on a year of the dragon. For the photoshoot, he showed off his luxurious style wearing bean pole clothes and accessories, also in his photoshoot, fellow big bang members Taeyang and Daesung made a surprise appearance, they said, "
This photoshoot and interview will be G-Dragon's first project this 2012. He opened up in the interview also about the controversy he was involved in last year. He shared,
Meanwhile, Big Bang will be having their comeback and release of their 5th mini album this 29th of February.
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Big Bang’s G-Dragon graces the cover of the latest issue of “High Cut” magazine. With 2012 being the year of the dragon, “High Cut” played with words and titled his spread “Year of the g-Dragon,” who was also born in the year of the dragon back in 1988.
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2NE1 arrives in the Philippines
Feb 01 2012
MANILA, Philippines – Popular Korean group 2NE1 is back in the Philippines.
The girl group arrived in the Philippines before noon today. The purpose of their visit to the country is not known yet though some say it’s for vacation since it’s winter in Korea.
Early this morning, 2NE1 member Park Bom tweeted that they are now headed to the Philippines.
“We are now going to the Philippines,” she posted on Twitter along with a photo of fellow 2NE1 member Sandara Park.
Upon learning of the news, Filipino fans waited at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 to get a glimpse of the Korean pop group.
2NE1 arrived in the country at 11:27 AM via a Korean Air flight from Incheon International Airport.
Recently, Newsweek magazine featured 2NE1 as part of the emerging popularity of Korean hip-hop acts.
“While ‘K-pop’ has gained popularity as the catch-all term for a host of glossy boy and girl bands, 2NE1—with its signature tune, ‘Ugly’—represents K-hop, a budding movement that backs up its slick pop sheen with true R&B talent,” the magazine said in the article “Korean Hip-Hop: K-Hop Goes Global.”
It said K-hop is getting popular.
“Now K-hop is getting in on the act: Internet exposure helped boy band Big Bang win the World Wide Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards last June, and MTV Iggy just crowned 2NE1 the Best New Band in the World,” the article said.
It added, “The ultimate validation for K-hop would be lifting Asian music out of its tacky stereotype and bringing it to the same level as Latin and European music on the global music scene. The early signs are ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Super Junior's Siwon in Manila for ad shoot
Jan 02 2012
MANILA, Philippines - K-pop fans in the Philippines got their first treat of the new year when Super Junior’s resident hunk Siwon arrived in the country last night.
Twitter was abuzz when Siwon posted that he was on his way to Manila.
“On my way to the airport now going to MANILA! A new year new night in the MANILA PHILIPINES ! Yoohoo!” Siwon tweeted along with a picture of himself.
This started a frenzy among fans who wanted to know Siwon’s purpose in visiting Manila.
With Siwon’s announcement, fans trooped to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)Terminal 1 hoping to get a glimpse of the singer-model-actor.
At past 11 p.m., Siwon tweeted that he arrived at NAIA.
“Just arrived. whats up manila! still new day here!” he posted on Twitter along with a picture of passengers queuing at NAIA’s Immigration area.
He followed this with a tweet to say that he’s in the country to shoot an advertisement.
“I’m in Manila to shoot an ad. It’s not 12 o’clock here yet. Many things have happened in 2011 and I hope that in 2012, you’ll always be happy. Happy New Year. I love you,” he posted on Twitter along with a photo.
According to fans, Siwon did not go out of the airport through the arrival area but instead exited at the departure area.
Twitter was also abuzz that Siwon arrived with Super Junior member Kyuhyun. This has not been confirmed.
Siwon’s visit to the country became a trending topic on Twitter in the Philippines.
At around 6 a.m. today, Siwon greeted fans with a picture of a sunrise in Manila.
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The search is on for the Philippines’ next singing superstar with KC Concepcion hosting the country’s biggest and newest singing-reality show “The X Factor Philippines.”
Starting January, KC will be visiting different cities like Cebu, Bacolod, Manila, Olongapo, and Batangas for the auditions. “We will start scouting for talented Filipinos who will join and compete to become the next singing superstar. So if you have the X factor or if you believe you have the X factor, then go to the auditions. I will see you there,” said KC, who recently renewed her contract with ABS-CBN. “The X Factor Philippines,” which will air in the second quarter of 2012, is a singing-reality search open to Filipinos, aged 13 and above, who may audition as solo, duet, or group. KC will be joined by four other judges or mentors in the program. Apart from the show, KC said she is also set to do a drama series, a movie, and join ASAP. She said it is difficult to resist opportunities that come her way and looks forward to her new projects. “I will end this year with a happy heart and start my year with a happy heart,” she said. First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro who became the first season winner of “The X Factor USA” last week.
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TV host-model Georgina Wilson has excitedly announced what may well be her biggest stint yet: a guest appearance in a forthcoming episode of US hit reality show “America’s Next Top Model: All Stars.”
“SO EXCITED to announce something that I've been keeping for so long now! I will be in this season of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL!!!! season 17!” the statuesque beauty tweeted on Nov. 9.
Georgina, who once served as one of the guest judges on “Showtime,” was a “guest/model stylist” for the model-contestants in their semi-finals challenge. The shoot, she revealed, was done in Greece.
She couldn’t be happier and more grateful over this latest feat, as she enthused, “It makes me so proud to represent the Philippines in a show that I love. I went with Bench @benchtm who was the clothing sponsor for semi finals of the current season of ANTM (the all star season).”
“all the girls had to model BENCH BODY undies for the challenge and they loved the stuff!” Georgina added.
As posted on the Bench Facebook fan page, the episode is scheduled to air in the US on Nov. 9, while the local airing will be on Nov. 14 via ETC Philippines.
“ahhhh I cant wait for it to air!!!! i loved Tyra (Banks, host and executive producer) and Ms Jay (Manuel, photo shoot director) they are AMAZING! and congratulations @benchtm for the colossal achievement!” Georgina exclaimed on Twitter.
Meanwhile, in response to a fan’s question if there were any catfights to look forward to, Georgina responded, “haha I had to get a bit b*tchy.. one girl didnt want to wear underwear. conservative chuchu daw.”
Interestingly, a netizen tweeted Georgina, “CONGRATULATIONS @iloveGEORGINA for being chosen as a guest model in ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Filipina singer and "Glee" star Charice says she and her relatives are "very sad" after the killing of her father. She calls it a "terrible tragedy."
Forty-year-old Ricky Pempengco was fatally stabbed late Monday near the Philippines' capital, Manila, after a brush with a drunken man in a grocery store.
Charice said Tuesday in a statement she wants to thank her fans around the world "for their support and love at this very difficult time."
The 19-year-old starred on "Glee" last season and was touring in Southeast Asia. She cancelled the rest of the tour dates and has flown to the Philippines to be with her family.
Charice and her father had been estranged for several years. But she wanted to reconcile.
Police are searching for her father's killer.
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Mario Maurer, the Thai heartthrob who took Asia by storm by his movies “The Love of Siam” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” has inked a one-movie project with Star Cinema.
Mario Maurer is being paired with Maria la del Barrio star Erich Gonzales in the said movie project with a working title “Suddenly It’s Magic.”
Maurer signed a one-movie contract with Star Cinema on Wednesday. He also revealed that the film is going to be shot in Thailand and the Philippines and that it is slated to be shown in 2012.
He is looking forward to meet Erich Gonzales, his upcoming leading lady in the movie, very soon.
The Thai actor arrived in Manila on Wednesday to shoot an ad campaign for Penshoppe.
Tomorrow, October 28, he will be at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) for his fan conference and on October 29, he is set to headline the Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
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The Kitchen Musical, the exciting new Asian series (kinda like Glee and Hell’s Kitchen combined), is set to debut on US television after the show premiered strongly in the the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Emmy & Golden Globe Award-winning producer, Ben Silverman, who brought Ugly Betty and The Office to the US has also selected The Kitchen Musical for the same route. This is a first as formats are only brought back to the US after the show has performed well internationally.
The first Pan-Asian musical series, topbilled by our very own Karylle and Christian Bautista, debuted on seven countries, including ABS-CBN and Studio 23, in the region and 18 territories via AXN last Sunday, October 2.
The Kitchen Musical received rave reviews from viewers and instantly gained fans accross Southeast Asia that it became one of the trending topics on Twitter right after the airing of its pilot episode.
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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.
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