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…
Read More
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. …
Read More
Want Some Paella from Pio’s Kitchen?
The first time I heard about Pio’s Kitchen was through my wife Ayen when she attended an intimate gathering of friends at the establishment last year. She was raving about the food and how beautiful the place was. Now that…
Read More
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…
Read More
Kam’s Roast Roasting in Manila
I have a confession to make, can you believe that I have never eaten at the internationally acclaimed and Michelin-starred restaurant Kam’s Roast in Hong Kong, not even at the legendary Yung Kee Restaurant. For the life of me I…
Read More
How To Avoid Hair Loss Using Specifique and Densifique Homme Hair Care
One of the things I am very particular with is how my hair looks and I am sure a lot of you have the same concern. What we often forget is how to take care of our scalp. I recently had…
Read More
French Cuisine at its Finest at Mireio
When you get invited to Raffles Makati’s signature, brasserie-style restaurant Mireio you have to make sure you clear up your schedule cause you are definitely in for a gastronomical treat. That is exactly what I had during the special lunch…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More