This year’s Red Charity Gala felt especially meaningful to me. The featured designer, JC Buendia, is not only one of the country’s most respected designers, but also one of my oldest and dearest friends. And making the evening even more…
Read MoreI recently attended the 2026 MEGA Ball at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. This year’s theme, Fashion + Film, celebrated the artistry of Philippine cinema and design, with Ma’am Charo Santos receiving the well-deserved Icon Award. What made the evening even…
Read MoreNo one throws a ball like Tatler Philippines and that is all due to the impeccable leadership of Managing Director Irene Martel- Francisco and Editor-in-chief Anton San Diego. The recognition of this year’s Tatler’s Impact Awardees Carlos Yulo (Sports & Culture),…
Read MoreAfter missing last year’s tour-de-force show of Ivarluski Aseron at the Peninsula Manila due to an illness, I made sure no to miss this year’s Red Charity Gala featuring the “Farm To Fashion” collection of Lulu Tan Gan held at…
Read MoreIt has been a while since I last traveled out of the country alone and I had the opportunity to go to Bangkok, Thailand to host and perform at the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines “MICE Philippines: We Take Your…
Read MoreThe mega-hit musical of the 90’s RENT makes a comeback to the manila stage in celebration of Nine Works Theatrical’s 15th Anniversary. Director, Robbie Guevara, Producers, Santi and Anna Santamaria along with Musical Director Daniel Bartolome and Choreographer PJ Rebullida…
Read MoreWhen I heard that PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) was doing a musical version of the hit movie One More Chance using the music of Ben & Ben, I was both excited and also curious on how this beloved 2007…
Read MoreMeet the cast of the Philippine adaptation of the Korean hit series “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” led by Kim Chiu who plays Secretary Kimberly (Kim) Liwanag, and Paulo Avelino who plays my son Brandon Manansala Castillo aka BMC. I…
Read MoreIt has been 24 years since Miss Saigon was last staged in the Philippines. I still remember how excited I was to see the show back in the Cultural Center of the Philippines where Lea Salonga and some of the…
Read MoreI had the pleasure of being invited to the Vernissage of the INTIMATE AUDREY at S Maison where I met the son of Audrey Hepburn, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, and her granddaughter, Emma Hepburn Ferrer. I felt I got to know…
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Hi guys! Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and some of you might still be looking for that special gift to give your loved one. Fret no more as I have put together a list of things that will truly make…
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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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One of the things I love about Jo Malone is that each fragrance is created to be worn alone or layered with another to give you that unique scent. The fact is not one person can have the same scent…
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I recently got back from Bangkok, Thailand where I attended the South East Asian launch of the newest product of Dyson, the V8 Carbon Fibre cord-free vacuum. First of all let me tell you how honoured I am to…
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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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There is one word to describe 2017 and that is SURPRISING. As I look back at the things that happened this year I can’t help but be grateful that it did cause it made me appreciate life more and see…
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Christmas is just around the corner and for those who are still wondering what to give your loved ones, well fret no more as Jo Malone presents an array of scents old and new along with luxurious products that will…
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When it comes to shoes, there are three things I look for, one is comfort, two is style and three is durability. I have tried almost all the top name brand shoes there is and some are really good and…
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It has been a little over two weeks since my youngest daughter Lucia was born. It is only now that I got the chance to sit down and write about that beautiful experience since it has been quite hectic for…
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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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