Category Archives: Entertainment

This is It

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 Filipino, Philippines “Dancing Inmates” from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison, were treated to a visit by Michael Jacksons long-time choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid to learn performances from THIS IS IT.

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From Michael Jackson from the movie “THIS IS IT”

BELIEVE, HAVE FAITH!

It’s an ADVENTURE! Take them places that they’ve never been to

Show them talent like they’ve never seen before

I LOVE YOU ALL, GIVE LOVE BACK INTO THE WORLD! LOVE EACH OTHER!

WE ARE ALL ONE! TAKE CARE OF THE PLANET!

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Even in prison, life does not have to be miserable….It is a matter of attitude and making worth of life whatever you have, wherever you are, whatever situation you are in….

other videos that made them famous!

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Time is what you make it in “Rent”

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The New Year calls for a brand new perspective on time and what best way to realize this than to catch award-winning musical, ‘Rent’!

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On Feb. 6, 2010 at 3:30pm, take an intimate journey through a year in the lives of a circle of friends living their dreams, battling their demons and celebrating life on the streets of New York City’s East Village. Meet would be filmmaker Mark,

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songwriter Roger,

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sweet transvestite Angel,

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exotic dancer Mimi

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and a host of other unforgettable characters as they confront the challenges of poverty, morality, paying the rent and making most of their time.

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Tickets for the opening weekend matinee show at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater in RCBC Plaza, Makati is now available. To reserve, contact 0920.9148175, 0917.7941984 or e-mail nodaybuttoday2010@gmail.com.  You may also visit www.nodaybuttoday2010.blogspot.com for more information. 

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‘Rent’ is produced by 9 Works Theatrical and is directed by theater veteran, Robbie Guevarra. The talented cast includes Gian Magdangal as songwriter Roger Davis, Fred Lo as filmmaker Mark Cohen and Nicole Laurel Asensio alternating with Cara Barredo as dancer Mimi Marquez.  The cast also features OJ Mariano as Tom Collins, Carla Guevara-Laforteza as Maureen Johnson, Noel Rayos as Benny Coffin, Job Bautista as Angel Schunard and Jenny Villegas as Joanne.

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There’s only a month to go so get your tickets to the opening matinee of ‘Rent’ now!  No day but today!

 

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Zed by Cirque Du Soleil

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For New Year’s Day, Dad and Mom took us to watch ZED.  Mom heard from Tita Maricris that they were watching, so she got the idea from them and followed 🙂  We saw Rombit and Maja with their kids as well.   The theater is located near Disneyland so it fits in very well.

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This is the only photo I was able to take- as soon as I shot this, a clown approached me and told me that it was not allowed.  HOW FAST!  🙂 

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The best part for me was the beginning when those drapes all go inside! Watch it here

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 Website for more info:  Zed

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Ukulele Boy

By | Entertainment, For kids | 2 Comments

Is the ukulele the new guitar now?  I was surprised that Jaime asked to buy him a Ukelele while in Japan.  I am happy to purchase any instrument for my kids 

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This cute little boy is now a youtube sensation with 10 million views!!   

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Songs in the Half-Light

By | Christmas, Entertainment, Heart Songs | 3 Comments

One of our favorite gifts, a CD from Anton and Nina.  Not only is it special because it is from our dear cousins, but because the one singing in the CD is another of our cousins, Jaime 🙂   Design by our sister in law, Krie and Art Direction by our cousin, Nina.  It is a family creation 🙂

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It is not Christmas songs… Heart2Heart likes all the songs but sharing with you one of the songs I picked….”SMILE” as one of my best friends always tells me…”and definitely life is still worthwhile if you’ll just SMILE!” 🙂 

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Smile though your heart is aching 
Smile even though it’s breaking 
When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by 
If you smile through your fear and sorrow 
Smile and maybe tomorrow 
You’ll see the sun come shining through for you Light up your face with gladness 
Hide every trace of sadness 
Although a tear may be ever so near 
That’s the time you must keep on trying 
Smile, what’s the use of crying? 
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile 
If you just smile 
That’s the time you must keep on trying 
Smile, what’s the use of crying? 
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile 
If you just smile

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Echoes of Dreams

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Greetings of Peace to everyone! This concert will help us raise the much-needed funds and enable us to continue our projects to benefit underprivileged children and those who were heavily devastated by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.

In this regard, we would like to request for your invaluable support by watching the event. Tickets are very affordable. Please help us promote the show as well and make November 30 your “Official Charity Day”. Please log on to our website for more information, just click

http://echoesofdreams.org/

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Please email pinkycan@gmail.com for ticket reservations. Or buy your tickets at all Ticketnet Outlets in all SM Department Stores or at the Araneta Coliseum Box Office, or call 911-5555.

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Remember, you are not only going to be entertained by our country’s best artists but you will also be helping so many underprivileged children.  Thank you in advance for your overwhelming support to this worthwhile and noble endeavor.

Pinky Marquez

 

California Adventure, Disneyland Resort

By | Entertainment, For kids, Travel | 3 Comments

When all the work was done, we decided to celebrate and go to Disneyland!! “The HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!” 🙂

Since we only had a day, we decided to go to  California Adventure which is relatively new.  It was a VERY VERY HOT DAY as always in California.  It was a bit difficult for us to walk around due to the heat but we sort of managed still  

Everyone parks in the parking lots around the resort and then you can either walk or ride the tram to take you to the different places in Disney Resort

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  Downtown Disney, Disneyland or California Adventure 

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California Adventure is the Disneyland for bigger kids or adults since the rides are more adventurous though they have rides for kids still.  The feel is not the same as being in Disneyland itself 

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The first ride we rode was the Tower of Terror…Gosh!  If I knew what the ride was going to be about, I would not have ridden it.  But come to think of it, it was one of the BEST rides….BUT!  I am never riding it again 🙂 I thought it was one elevator drop – but it went up and down several times!!

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I found a video on youtube that more or less shows what the ride is

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Aladdin- this was almost a Broadway show – with the big theater, all the props and effects 

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Interesting to see all the strollers outside the theater parked 🙂 

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Definitely didn’t ride this one 🙂 

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An interesting ferris wheel!!  It looks like the normal big ferris wheel 

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But when you look closer, the carts SWING back and forth in some parts of the wheel!  It does not look scary but once you are up there, I thought it was scary 🙂    

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Good thing when we got nearer the ride, there was an option for a SWINGING or NON SWINGING cart!  or else I would not have ridden it 🙂 

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They are still building new rides 

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One of our favorite rides.  It was a Toy Story interactive ride where you shoot like in an arcade and get points, so you challenge your partner beside you and with others as well 

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Don’t be fooled by this sign, now everyone is telling me why I did not ride Soarin’ Over California.  Apparently it is just a screen that is around you and you move with the chair

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Unrest Produced by Marie Pineda

By | Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Great Achievements | 7 Comments

Today is the premiere of my cousin’s short film.  My cousin, Marie, studies at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles and she told me she had to make it  for her thesis.  I asked her what exactly does a producer do and she said:

“the producer basically acts as the overall head of everything. developing the story and script with the writer, then overseeing each aspect of pre-production (like casting, locations, hiring of crew), production (the shoot), and post-production (picture/sound editing, music, marketing (if its a commercial film). at AFI your whole team (consisting of director/cinematographer/editor/production designer/writer/producer) gets friends and fam to donate $ to make the movie as per union regulations. so that was what i was working on for the whole of last year.”

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 Oh wow!  We have a film producer in the family!!!  Heart2Heart is so proud to feature Marie.  More power and GOOD LUCK!!!!

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Click on the photo below to view the trailer of her short film!   Click on TRAILER

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American TV 2 Go Digital Television Unleashed

By | Entertainment, Great Inventions | 3 Comments

 Watch American TV from anywhere in the world!

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With American TV 2 Go, you’ll be able to record and watch over 300 channels of your favorite US TV shows, movies, sports, and more from the premier provider of U.S. satellite television, anywhere in the world, via your broadband Internet connection and your PC, Mac, Pocket PC. iPhone or Blackberry. All for $59.95/month.

Try their FREE, no obligation demo today and you’ll be on your way!  Sign up for a free account and they can tell you step by step on how it works:

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE

How it Works:

ATV2Go provides a service which puts all the pieces together so that you can enjoy your favorite programs nearly anywhere, reliably, and without the hassle of dealing with all of the required technical stuff. Through their website, they provide a single point which enables you to:

Purchase a subscription to DirecTV™ satellite television

Purchase a Slingbox™ (This is like a cable box that is attached to the US television and your monitor.  Check out www.slingbox.com.)

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Subscribe to their hosting service

Once you’ve signed up, they handle all the rest. They will:

Receive and install your DirecTV™ DVR and your Slingbox™ at their facility in Virginia Beach, VA

Activate and configure your DVR

Connect your Slingbox™ to the Internet via their ultra-high-speed fiber-optic backbone

Configure your Slingbox™ for remote access over the Internet

Maintain your equipment and provide technical support

 

You get all of this for a low monthly fee. There is no charge for initial setup. While there is typically a 2-year commitment required by DirecTV™, there is no minimum term for your commitment to ATV2Go – you may cancel at any time! If you choose to cancel your subscription to ATV2Go’s service, they will buy your Slingbox™ back or ship it to you – your choice. They will also ship your DVR anywhere in the world!

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