Christian Bautista recently returned to Indonesia to promote his latest single, “Tetaplah Dihatiku,” the Bahasa version of “Please Be Careful with My Heart,” from his “Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan” album. Christian recorded the song with popular Indonesian singer-actress, Bunga Citra Lestari.
He tirelessly did a week-long guesting, starting in the TV game show, “Missing Lyrics,” on Trans TV. This was followed by his appearance in the famous morning show, “Dahsyat,” in RCTI TV and “Gebyar BCA” in Indosiar TV.
Christian was also seen in “Bri Dihati,” Online Trans TV, MNC Music Channel (also aired in Singapore and Malaysia), “Playlist” on SCTV, the showbiz-oriented show “Sinden Gossip,” “Bukan Empat Mata” on Trans TV-7 and “TV1 Auto Expert.” Other than the TV guestings, Christian’s schedule was filled with magazine, newspaper and radio interviews for his Indonesian visit.
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Mike Defensor: QC is entertainment capital
Though he admits that he had no deep involvement in the local entertainment industry, particularly movie productions, former Secretary Mike Defensor said he supports all initiatives and efforts to promote and develop local showbiz.
“Quezon City can really be developed as the entertainment center of the Philippines by establishing entertainment theme parks, like an ala-Universal Studios of Los Angeles,” Mike said. “We have all the land resources in Quezon City. And the entertainment theme park must be a part of the development of a business district in the city.”
Mike added that in Quezon City, a museum for the stars can also be established, and this is an added attraction not only for QC residents but also for local and foreign tourists. It can also serve as a historical library for the local entertainment industry – and where students interested in all aspects of productions can go and enhance their knowledge about the industry.
“We also have 26 protected areas in Quezon City which can be developed further as areas of wholesome and environmentally friendly recreation spots,” Mike added.
“As a major incentive, the developers shall be given tax holidays during the initial operations of their establishments,” he also stressed.
Anyway, Mike Defensor, who has spent quite a number of years in public service either as an elected or appointed by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, is running for the mayorship of Quezon City with Aiko Melendez as his vice mayor teammate.
Mike believes in the principle of continuity. “I will continue the growth of the city, provide political leadership.”
For a leader to be effective, he must already think in terms of legacy projects.
In showbiz, among his favorites celebrities are Ms. Susan Roces, Angel Locsin, Aiko Melendez and Ai Ai De Las Alas whom he said is the favorite of his children.
“Tanging Ina” is his favorite movie, and the most recent is “Panday.”
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The best of Follies de Mwah
Club Mwah in Mandaluyong City continues to define the true meaning of class and elegance in its shows and to be known as an upscale, cutting-edge and world-class theater.
The only Broadway-themed entertainment venue in the country, it has presented a lot of shows that always leave the audience awed and impressed with its spectacular and fabulous costumes and dance-and-sing showcases. Right now, the club’s current presentation “The Best of Follies de Mwah” will run till February when it will be replaced by “Bedazzled 10.”
As the title connotes, “The Best of Follies de Mwah” is a compact show that is made up of excerpts from the most loved Broadway shows, as well as spoofs culled from a span of five years, shows that are strung together into seamless and technically polished one-hour-and-a-half show comparable to those shown in Las Vegas, Paris and New York.
Club Mwah’s success is brought about by the hard work of its executive producer and vice president, Pocholo Malillin, and his partner, Cris Nicolas, the choreographer, director, costume designer and set designer all rolled into one. Pocholo and Cris are real trailblazers in this of entertainment business.
For those who haven’t seen Club Mwah, it is designed like any world-class theater. You will be dazzled by its lighting and state-of-the-art interiors.
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