The year was 1995 and I was in Manila on vacation from my studies in Tokyo when I got a call for a casting for a TVC, I went to the production house and did my VTR. I was with…
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The Music and Stars of Binondo Shine
One of the things I enjoy doing as an actor is working on original materials. It gives me the opportunity to create a role and collaborate with the artistic team and my co-actors on something we are all passionate about. …
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The Lion King’s “He Lives In You”
Out of all the songs in The Lion King, the one that made a major impact on me to this day is the song He Lives In You. It is first sung by Mufasa to his young son Simba and…
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The Lion King Opens in Manila
My excitement level went through the roof the moment I found out that one of the biggest, most popular and loved musicals of all time, The Lion King was opening in Manila and is going to kick off its first…
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Why I Remember A Boy Made Me Cry
Artist Playground’s Playlist, Track 2: I Remember A Boy is very special to my family and I, as my eldest daughter Mariella not only acts in it but also directed this musical review about a group of friends who reunite…
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Why Himala, Isang Musikal Is A Hit
When I found out that The Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical was bringing Ishmael Bernal’s haunting masterpiece back to the stage, the first thing that came to my mind was that it was a brave move on their part…
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is Truly Scrumptious
I had the opportunity to see the first run of Resorts World Manila and Ultimate Shows, Inc.’s production of Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Newport Performing Arts Theater last year and what I can say is that…
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Dancing For Life – Prima Ballerina Stella Abrera and American Ballet Stars To Perform in Manila
I have always been a huge fan of dancers. The way they tell a story through dance always moves me in a special way. I love to dance and have recently started taking classes again and one of the things…
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Back In My Happy Place – The Theatre
For my first post for the year, allow me to share with you my memorable experience with working on A Christmas Carol. It had been three years since I last performed in a musical and that was in 9Works Theatrical’s…
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The Brilliant Matilda
One word to describe Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group’s Matilda The Musical by Roald Dahl – brilliant. Director Bobby Garcia’s meticulous eye for detail brought together a team of technical wizards, creative geniuses and accomplished actors to bring to life the…
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