Ogie Alcasid and the Megastar Sharon Cuneta
TV5 raised more than P30-million last Sunday night during its live airing of the “Tulong Kapatid, Sulong Kapatid” telethon for the victims of “Yolanda,” the super typhoon that ravaged the Visayas and rendered thousands of Filipinos homeless and in dire need of food and medical assistance.
Telecast live from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., the telethon aired via “The Mega and The Songwriter: Kanta at Biyaya” with Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid hosting for the whole duration of the five-hour show, which also aired live on TV5’s international channels worldwide. The telethon’s live airing resumed the next day from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. on the “Good Morning Club” timeslot.
Over 60 TV5 stars, OPM artists and the team Gilas players devoted time to support the cause by manning the phone lines and accepting pledges and donations from callers from across the country as well as from other parts of the world. Some of those who comprised the first few batches of volunteers were Lucy Torres-Gomez, Aga Muhlach, Gelli de Belen, Derek Ramsay, Alice Dixson, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Martin Escudero, Empoy, Mr. Fu, Regine Angeles, Raymond Gutierrez, the Artista Academy finalists, the boys of Juan Direction, Lia Cruz, Shawn Yao, Manu Sandejas, Jason Webb, Chris Tiu, Kiefer Ravena, Larry Fonacier, Gary David, Jimmy Alapag, among others.
From left: Chris Tiu, Coach Chot Reyes, TV5 President Noel Lorenzana and other TV5 artists and officials during the ‘Tulong Kapatid, Sulong Kapatid’ telethon
TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan was present to encourage everyone to support the telethon and help raise funds for the Alagang Kapatid Foundation’s relief and rehabilitation efforts in typhoon-stricken areas. Also present at the telethon were TV5 President and CEO Noel Lorenzana, Sports5 Head Coach Chot Reyes, PLDT President and CEO Napoleon Nazareno, and Meralco HR and Corporate Services SVP and PBA Chairman Mon Segismundo.
Sharing their musical talents and making the telethon more entertaining and engaging for the viewers were OPM artists Jim Paredes, Noel Cabangon, Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, Aia de Leon, Luke Mejares, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Isabelle De Leon, Lara Maigue, with Abby Asistio, RJ dela Fuente, Darryl Shy, A.K.A. Jam, 5 Az 1, Claire Ruiz, Quest, Chadleen, Gabe Piolo, and Arthur Manuntag.
TV5’s Tulong Kapatid hotline 689-3355 and email address tulongkapatid@tv5.com.ph are still open to accept pledges and donations. Cash and check donations may also be sent to Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.
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Sarah Geronimo
Sarah G.’s Forthcoming Concert Promises To Be ‘Perfect’
Sarah Geronimo’s forthcoming concert to mark the 10th anniversary of her showbiz career aptly billed “Perfect 10,” promises to be perfect indeed, considering the lineup of her guest performers.
Leading the singing superstars who’ll be sharing the stage with the Pop Princess on Nov. 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum is international singer Lea Salonga. The others include Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, and the favorite duet partner of Kelly Clarkson, Jason Farol, who is in town to promote his new album.
Lea and Sarah were coaches on the recent “The Voice of the Philippines” talent search. Regine and Sarah had shared the concert stage before and the two singing idols have developed a strong musical kinship.
“Perfect 10” breaks new ground because it will be three shows in different venues. From the Big Dome, the concert moves over to the Mall of Asia Arena on Nov. 30 and then to Cebu on Dec. 7. Sarah will donate part of the proceeds from the Cebu concert to the victims of the deadly earthquake in Central Visayas last month.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s “Ikot-Ikot” music video zoomed to No. 1 spot last week in MYX, outperforming the videos of Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga. “Ikot-Ikot” was trending on Twitter after Sarah sang it on her return to ABS-CBN’s Sunday show “ASAP 18.”
After finishing her stint on “The Voice of the Philippines,” Sarah focused on preparations for “Perfect 10.” She is completely immersed in the concert, choosing the songs she will perform, the costumes she will wear and even the stage design.
Sarah envisions “Perfect 10” to be the mother of all concerts, bigger than her most successful concert to date, “24/SG.”
Tickets to “Perfect 10” are still on sale on TicketNet and at Viva Concerts.
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Joel Cruz with his twins, his mother and family members
Russian Royalty Themed Party For Joel’s Twins
The Lord of Scents Joel Cruz spearheaded recently the celebration of the first birthday of his twins, Prince Sean and Princess Synne, in a fabulous Russian royalty themed party at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino. The president and CEO of Central Affirmative Co. Inc and Signatures by Joel Cruz Inc. was joined by his mother, siblings and godparents together with friends, celebrities and associates all garbed in royal costumes.
The venue was transformed into a royal fantasy with balloons, flower arrangements, beautiful centerpieces, fountains, a replica of the St. Basil Cathedral, castle and rotating cake and rows of sumptuous dishes. The Lord of Scents made a grand entrance with his twin in a fabulous fairy tale-like carriage. The kids enjoyed the photo booth with prince and princesses as well as all the games and performances by guest singers, the Matrushka dancers, the LED light presentation, and the prizes and give-aways in heavy treasure boxes filled with toys and goodies. Guests in best costumes were awarded cash prizes.
Celebrity well-wishers included Vina Morales and daughter Ceana, radio personality Nicole Hyala and daughter princess, Nina Corpuz of DZMM with daughter Stella, John Nite and singer Christian Ramirez of “Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman,” Aficionado endorser Xyriel Manabat, Congressman Imelda Marcos, Ogie Diaz with his four daughters, Andrea Brillantes of “Annaliza” fame, Joel Cruz Signatures endorser Ejay Falcon of teleserye “Dugong Buhay.”
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings, Nov. 14, go to Mila M. Valenzuela, lawyer Homobono Adaza, Estela Lopez, Roi Philipps, Marie Christine N. Pineda, Minda Fuentes, Canada-based Robin del Rosario, Averill “Bingbing” Matias Pizarro, Jossefina Malonzo Capistrano, Mrs. Gloria Navarro, Leonor Cattanco, Arturo “Popoy” A. Los Baños, Ronnie A. Pili, Gerard Marcelo, Bogs Guerrero and Anna Marie Periquet…
TV5’s Tulong Kapatid telethon raises over P30 M for typhoon victims
Source: Mb.com.ph (November 13, 2013 at 10:00PM)
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