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Saturday, September 19, 2020

GMA Network Launches Hallypop: The Newest Asian Pop-culture Digital Channel

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GMA Network, in partnership with Jungo TV, rewards its audiences with a more exciting viewing experience as it launches Hallypop, the newest and first ever digital channel in the

Philippines that’s set to be a one-stop-shop for K-Pop, variety, and entertainment programs beginning September 20.

Hallypop is here to give digital TV viewers a front seat to Asian pop culture with a daily dose of hit shows across the continent.

Get ready for the best tunes in Korea and the most sensational music show on TV. Fantastic performances and awe-inspiring harmony by the nation's top musicians await viewers on Music Bank. Follow the latest trend in the Korean music scene through the K-chart, a summary of the week's hottest songs.

Know what the hype is all about on the airing of the top-rating South Korean variety show Running Man, as it arrives in the country for the very first time. Experience a mix of thrills with its games and series of missions that are entertaining and will keep viewers at the edge of their seats.

Showcasing the highly-requested concerts in the country and across Asia, HallyStage is set to give the spotlight to the hottest singers in the concert stage.

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon shared his excitement towards this partnership with international content distributor Jungo TV, “We are grateful to Jungo TV and Mr. Chung for entrusting us with their channel and content to be the first here in the Philippines to distribute their content.”

First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari R. Abacan aims to widen GMA’s library of content via Hallypop, “We have the heart of fans and that's going to be seen in the way we program Hallypop. A lot of people are looking forward to that Hallyu (Korean Wave) content. Having another channel that could actually focus on having certain materials like variety shows, K-pop, and reality shows, it can complement what we have started for the Heart of Asia so I'm excited about it because we have a lot of things to learn from these Asian contents.”

“Hallypop represents a new and exciting direction in the reimagined world of Asian entertainment,” said Jungo TV CEO and co-founder George Chung. "We are excited to expand on Hallypop’s success in the United States and honored to be partnered with GMA, led by the vision and leadership of Mr. Gozon, that allows us to bring top-tier Korean and Asian pop culture entertainment to the best and most loyal fans in the world.”

For GMA Affordabox users, be sure to rescan to get dibs on Hallypop’s test broadcast by clicking the SCAN button on the remote and wait for all the exclusive channels to appear. Easy as 1,2,3!

A full rundown of Hallypop’s programming is available on www.gmanetwork.com/gmahallypop

Don’t miss the premiere of Hallypop and its exciting lineup only on GMA Affordabox, the Network’s digital TV receiver. 09/19/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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Dive deep into the Filipino culture through the eyes of rising Filipino filmmakers via “Cinemalaya 2020” on TFC Online

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Filipinos have such rich and colorful culture that is best experienced first-hand, but since this is not possible due to the Covid-19 pandemic, TFC in partnership with Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) brings them a glimpse of it through the films featured in the “Cinemalaya 2020.”

More than 80 films featured are now available to the viewers overseas via TFC Online, which Cinemalaya Competition and Monitoring Chairperson Jose Javier Reyes believes will appeal even to the second-generation Filipinos or those who were born and raised abroad.

“For the second generation, this is an insight into the Filipino culture, a culture which they miss. For the homesick, it gives you a glimpse of how it was back home and the way Filipinos are thinking,” Javier explained.

In this year’s Main Competition Short Films, bagging the most award is the film “Tokwifi” that took home the Best Film and NETPAC Jury Prize. It is a story about a 1950s mestiza star, trapped inside a television that fell from the sky – dreams up a romantic romp with a Bontok Igorot man who does not know how to kiss.

While Martika Ramirez Escobar won as Best Director for the film “Living Things,” which tells the story of Kints who wakes up and discovers that her decade-long lover Charles has turned into a cardboard standee of himself.

Winning the Best Screenplay is Hubert Tibi for the film “Pabasa Kan Pasyon,” set during the Lenten season, a Bicolano family uses their mother’s faith to make ends meet.

While the Audience Choice Award went to the film “Quing Lalam Ning Aldo” (Under the Sun) which is about a transgender Sampaguita farmer who decided to renovate their neglected kitchen as soon as she heard that her son is going home.

Also part of the Main Competition Short Films are “Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo Bert” (The Broken Vinyl Record) which is about a closeted gay man in his 60s who has been living with HIV for 10 years; “Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss” which puts the spotlight on the plight of contractual workers in the Philippines; the horror film “Fatigued” where the character must wake up before the nightmare turns into reality; “Utwas” which features the life if Toto and how he discovers a lot of things about the ocean while learning to dive and fish; and “The Slums” which is a documentary on the life of a poor family as they try to cope with the loss of their TV.

Do not also miss the films under the Exhibition Indie-Nation shorts, Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video, and Retrospective Full-Length films categories, plus the virtual events and classes of “Cinemalaya 2020.”

Catch these films via TFC Online by purchasing an All-Access Festival Pass for only USD 5.99 (CAD 5.99, AUD 9, JPY 700, SGD 8.50, SAR 26, AED 23, EUR 5, and GBP 5) and watch the Cinemalaya 2020 films only until August 31, 2020 (Manila time).

You may watch the “Cinemalaya 2020” films via www.TFC.tv or through this link bit.ly/CinemalayaOnTFC, create an account and purchase the All-Access Festival Pass.

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Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli to Lead Landers 4TH Anniversary Online Show, "Love, Landers"

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Calling all Sarah and Matteo fans! Landers Superstore, the country's fastest-growing membership shopping establishment, is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a grand online musical event featuring the country’s most loved and admired celebrity couple Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli.

Happening on August 30 at 7:30 PM, the show, titled Love, Landers, aims to highlight hope, gratitude, and, of course, love amid the ongoing pandemic. As music brings joy during difficult times, Landers also aims to inspire unity and spread positivity through giving during this anniversary event.

With Love, Landers, Sarah and Matteo will take a moment to sit down with their fans and share their experience as newlyweds, their life in quarantine, updates on their respective careers, and more. Of course, AshMatts, Popsters and DiploMatts are in for a treat as their idols give performances of their hit singles and covers of their favorite songs. As an added treat, Love, Landers will also be featuring special guest, Mr. Louie Ocampo.

As the musical experience promotes the gift of giving, the show will enjoin the community to help provide aid to those who have been affected by the pandemic. During the show, Sarah and Matteo will encourage viewers to support “Share the Hope”, the donation program which aims to provide direct and adequate food relief to local families affected by the health crisis. Please visit Share the Hope site at www.sharethehope.landers.ph for your donations.

With all these and more, Love, Landers guarantees top-notch entertainment as well as positivity and inspiration as we continue to hope for better days to come.

You can catch Love, Landers with Sarah and Matteo by liking and following Landers Superstore's official Facebook page: @LandersPH. 08/28/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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Teejay Marquez and Jerome Ponce Lead in the First Regal Films' BL Series #BenXJim

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Are you ready for another Pinoy BL Series? It seems that our country is taken by BL trends by storm! Now even the mainstream film outfits are playing the games with BL. After ABS-CBN's Black Sheep via "Hello Stranger" starring Tony Labrusca and JC Alcantara, here comes Regal Films!

Jerome Ponce and Teejay Marquez Star in the upcoming Regal Films’ First BL Series.

And the craze for boys’ love contents continues as Regal Entertainment, Inc. ventures into their first webseries, a BL story starring Jerome Ponce (A Soldier’s Heart, Ang Henerasyong Sumuko sa Love) and Teejay Marquez (Hellcome Home, G! LU!).

Jerome Ponce will play the role of Jim and Teejay Marquez plays Ben.

“It’s a story about friendship that develops into love,” says writer and director Easy Ferrer (Finding You, The Missing).

Currently titled #BenxJim, the webseries has a September 2020 target release and will be shown on Regal Entertainment, Inc.’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Are you excited for the newest BL tandem of Jerome and Teejay?! Can't wait! 08/23/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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Two Women, Two Different Lives, Victims of the Same Circumstance in the Series “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin”

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Two best friends who are victims of the same circumstance will become bitter rivals as they fight for what they believe they rightfully own in the upcoming ABS-CBN TV series “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” which will be available outside the Philippines via TFC starting August 17.

The series features a grand ensemble of a cast led by Jodi Sta. Maria and Iza Calzado with Sam Milby and the Philippines’ Diamond Star Maricel Soriano.

Get to know Marissa (Jodi) and Ellice (Iza), best friends who hail from different worlds: Ellice is from an influential family and lives a fancy life, while Marissa is a simple lass living with her mother Lucing (Maricel).

The two are inseparable until one night, a gruesome crime changes their destinies --- Ellice accidentally kills the son of a powerful politician who attempts to rape her, and Marissa takes the blame as Ellice’s father offered her money and a promise that she is not to spend a day in jail.

However, none of the promises is granted and Marissa is forced to suffer in jail for years. Not aware of her best friend’s agonizing fate, Ellice lives her life in the U.S. and meets Gabriel (Sam), the man she later marries.

As Ellice and Gabriel go back to the Philippines to start anew, she meets Marissa, but the best friend she used to know is long gone as Marissa vows to take everything Ellice has--money, possessions, and even her husband--and make her suffer just like how she did.

Where will Marissa’s grit for vengeance leads them to? How will Ellice fight for Gabriel if he falls for Marissa and her cunning plans?

"Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin" is under the direction of F.M. Reyes and Avel Sunpongco and is produced by JRB Creative Production.

Don’t miss “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” as it starts airing on August 17 on TFC cable and satellite, and TFC Online and TFC IPTV.

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Tanghalang Pilipino, CCP, and VISA Partner to Stream “Lukot-lukot, Bilog-bilog” via TP’s “PangsamanTanghalan”

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Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), together with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and VISA, continues its mission of providing informative and highly-entertaining content online by streaming “Lukot-Lukot, Bilog-Bilog”, through “PansamanTanghalan”, TP’s digital platform on Youtube.

Written by Eljay Castro Deldoc and directed by Abner Delina, the play focuses on the financial challenges of SHS student Gwyneth as she makes her way to her dream university. Aided by various personalities in Philippine history, Gwyneth gets caught in different situations that will teach her, and the audience, about making informed financial decisions. “Lukot-Lukot, Bilog-Bilog” was staged last December 2017 at the CCP Little Theater, and has enjoyed a successful school tour since then.

The production will be streamed through “PansamanTanghalan,” Tanghalang Pilpino’s digital platform on their official Youtube channel.

As the demand for resources increases exponentially during this pandemic, financial literacy makes resource management more efficient. From making wise expenses to creating household budget,

“Lukot-Lukot, Bilog-Bilog” serves as a strong reminder that being financially literate can start at an early age.

Lukot-lukot, Bilog-bilog is also supported by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, EON, and Teach for Philippines.

“Lukot-lukot, Bilog-Bilog” is now available on our official Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/TPVISALLBB’

You can also donate through “Pantawid ng Tanghalan” via:

BPI

Account Name: Tanghalang Pilipino Foundation Inc.

Savings Account Number: 3131-0387-46

Bank Branch: BPI - Harrison Plaza

GCash

Gcash Number: 0915-4538933

KTX, ABS-CBN’s ticketing platform:

https://ktx.abs-cbn.com/events/25444/pantawid-ng-tanghalan/

“Pantawid ng Tanghalan,” a fundraising project, aims to seek help for Tanghalang Pilipino to be able to sustain its commitment to providing the public with artistically excellent and socially relevant productions even during this pandemic.

For collaborations, sponsorships and donations, you can email us at tanghalangpilipinomarketing@gmail.com or contact 0999-8843821. 08/04/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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Series ‘Better Days’ to Add New Flavor in PH Boys’ Love Craze

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Serving this August 2020, a new Boys’ Love Series titled Better Days is set to prove that true and pure love goes beyond physical attraction.

Starring influencers-turned-actors Chesther Chua and Benedix Ramos, both new in the acting field, Better Days follows the colorful story of a vlogger and a chef and how food will play a pivotal role in igniting a spark in what seemed a candid relationship.

Netizens may expect a lot of featured local delicacies in the series.

Sharing the story behind Better Days, writer-director Carlo Obispo, the genius mind behind Cinemalaya’s Purok 7 (Zone 7) and 1-2-3, said, “Nung nagbe-brainstorming kami ng producer ko, if we wanted to make a BL, nag-agree kami na magiging inspirational siya.

“This is inspired by our BL couple friends na ‘yung love nila is founded on ambitions, goals and dreams at sabay nilang ina-achieve together.”

Kristian Villaflor, Unframed Film’s Executive Producer, added, “we are offering love as a venue in fulfilling their individual dreams by growing together.”

Lead stars Chesther and Benedix are both Youtube content creators with over 100,000 subscribers under their name.

Better Days is produced by Unframed Film Production and co-produced by Lovejohn Media Productions and Uncle Scott Global Productions in cooperation with Rough Road Productions.

Watch the official teaser below:

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ABOUT UNFRAMED FILM PRODUCTION

Unframed Film Production has been founded in 2019, a passion for film making made it possible.

Kristian Mark Villaflor, the man behind Unframed Film Production, he’s passionate in producing quality content that will give the audience a unique experience.
Unframed Film Production provides quality content for different forms of media that will create and out of the box experience for its audience.

Unframed Film Production aims to entertain and inspire by showcasing high quality output through collaborative effort of passionate and artistic individuals.
Unframed Film Production will be exploring different available platforms as a venue to showcase our future projects. We will not be contained in a specific genre for film and/or series. However, we will make sure that each project will be unique and will have a signature unframed value added on it.

We aim to provide heartfelt, timeless content that each generation will be able to relate to. The possibilities are endless, we are excited as to where our dreams could lead us.

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Top 13 The Pop Stage Semifinalists Show Off Diverse Creativity

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The incredibly talented contestants of "The Pop Stage" are not letting the lockdown hinder them from expressing their creativity and making the most of their own resources. Because of this, all 13 semifinalists, chosen by the show’s creator and host Matteo Guidicelli, together with judges Jed Madela and Ritz Beltran, with the support of Popeyes Philippines in partnership with Viva Artists Agency, have proven themselves worthy of their spots in the competition.

Many of the semifinalists presented original compositions that showed their artistic creativity including singers Luigi D'Avola, Sarah Mae Guno, Giancarlo Calibuso, and Dia Mate. Spoken word poet Martin Naling, dancer El-John Macalatan, beatboxer Roxor Beat, and four-piece indie rock band Silent Moon also showed their own works during the show’s elimination rounds.

Other semifinalists decided to show off their singing prowess by doing amazing covers of their favorite songs like Jehramae Trangia, CJ Villavicencio, Job Christian Tolonghari, Yumi Josue, and Angel Rose Marco.

The semifinalists will continue to prove that they have what it takes to win The Pop Stage. In the end, only one winner will receive the cash prize worth Php 1 million and a one-year contract with Viva Artists Agency. The Pop Stage is presented with the support of Popeyes Philippines and Viva Artists Agency.

To stay updated with The Pop Stage, follow their official Facebook page @thepopstage and Popeyes Philippines' Facebook page @popeyesph and use the hashtag #thepopstage.

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GMA Network Unveils ‘GMA Affordabox' Giving Filipinos Access to HD and Affordable Digital TV Experience

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For its 70TH anniversary celebration, the country’s leading and largest broadcast firm GMA Network, Inc. wholeheartedly offers its own high-quality and affordable Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) receiver ‘GMA Affordabox’.

As the Network aspires to enable every Filipino home to enjoy digital TV viewing experience, GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon proudly shared that GMA Affordabox was specifically developed to be made accessible to millions of Filipino households.

“In celebration of this milestone of reaching seven colorful decades in the industry, we are more than grateful for the Filipinos’ continued trust in GMA Network as we reaffirm our commitment to deliver excellence in news and entertainment. Kaya naman, kasabay ng ika-70 anibersaryo ng inyong Kapuso Network, buong puso naming inihahandog sa inyo ang high-quality at abot-kayang digital TV receiver na Para Sa Pilipino—ang GMA Affordabox.”

GMA Affordabox is a plug-and-play device that can easily be connected to an analog TV in order to receive digital television broadcast. Users can watch GMA, GMA News TV, and the most-awaited Heart of Asia in digital display, as well as all other free-to-air digital TV channels available in their area.

“GMA Affordabox stays true to its name as we make it available in the market at an affordable price, without compromising quality. GMA Network has teamed up with the best product developers and engineers to give you a device built with additional features and high-quality materials at an accessible price. Now, more Filipino homes can start enjoying digital TV viewing,” GMA Network President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. stated.

With a sleek black metal casing that is set to endure years of TV viewing, GMA Affordabox provides superior digital reception as well as additional features that will take the users’ entertainment experience to a whole new level. It comes with a built-in multimedia player that makes it an all-around digital file access device allowing users to play compatible video files, view photos, and even listen to music using a USB drive.

“Aside from providing superior digital reception, we also wanted Filipino homes to enjoy additional features that are built to suit their lifestyle,” said GMA Network Chief Risk Officer and First Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Concurrent Head for Program Support Regie C. Bautista.

Another advanced function of the GMA Affordabox is its personal video recorder that allows viewers to record GMA, GMA News TV, and Heart of Asia programs so they never have to miss any of their favourite Kapuso shows. GMA Affordabox users can watch and re-watch highlights of the shows by instant or scheduled recording.

In addition to the one-of-a-kind features exclusively available for GMA channels, the device also has a nationwide Emergency Warning Broadcast System (EWBS) that receives alerts from the NDRRMC about any calamity warnings in their area. It will automatically set off an alarm during emergencies with its functional auto-on alert feature for every household’s safety and preparedness.

For just a one-time purchase of P888 and no monthly fees, each GMA Affordabox unit promises to deliver a clearer and more vibrant TV viewing experience along with other bonus features.

It is now for sale online and in stores for the following areas where GMA's digital signal is already available: Metro Manila, Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Davao de Oro, Davao del Sur, and Davao del Norte.

For more details, visit www.GMAaffordabox.com and its official social media accounts via the handle @GMAaffordabox. For inquiries, contact the hotline (02) 8857-4627 within Metro Manila from 8AM to 10PM or 0961-252-9393 for outside Metro Manila, or e-mail support@GMAaffordabox.com. 06/27/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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Eight Tagalized Thai Drama Series to Air in PH as ABS-CBN Partners with Thailand's GMMTV

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ABS-CBN announced its partnership with GMMTV, a leading content company in Thailand, as it bagged the television and OTT rights to air eight drama series from GMMTV that will be dubbed in Filipino and soon be shown on Kapamilya Channel and streaming service iWant.

This marks ABS-CBN’s first acquisition of titles of the popular Thai Boy Love romantic drama genre, after it aired the Thai movie “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” starring Mario Maurer in 2011.

First to air on Kapamilya Channel and iWant is the top-trending boy love romance-comedy, “2gether The Series” starring Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin or BrightWin, a certified online blockbuster among Filipino netizens this year.

The first Tagalized Thai boy love series to air on Philippine TV, "2gether" tells the story of Tine and Sarawat, two college students who start a fake relationship and eventually fall for each other.

The series’ popular characters will also reunite in new episodes for “Still 2Gether,” which will also be simulcast in the Philippines on the Kapamilya Channel and iWant.

The partnership with GMMTV adds Thai dramas to ABS-CBN’s Asianovela catalogue of diverse, timely, and relevant stories from Asia, for the Filipinos.

Fans can also look forward to a stronger alliance between ABS-CBN and GMMTV as they explore co-production of film and television content, music, and live entertainment.

The airing dates of “2Gether The Series" and “Still2gether” will be announced soon by ABS-CBN. 06/16/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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Shopee Partners with CJ ENM to Bring KCON Online Featuring Kpop Icons GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, ITZY, MONSTA X, Stray Kids, and More!

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Shopee Live Kpop Fest kicks off on June 10, with an exclusive free screening of KCON:TACT 2020 Summer from June 20-26

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners Asia’s leading entertainment and lifestyle company CJ ENM to bring KCON, the world’s largest Korean culture festival, online for the first time. KCON is a highly-anticipated annual event for Kpop fans across the globe, entering its ninth year of bringing the ultimate Korean culture fan experience worldwide including the US, Japan, and Thailand. It will go online for the first time in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, with Shopee as the official live stream partner for the KCON:TACT 2020 Summer concert. This partnership will see Shopee air live performances, concerts, and more from KCON:TACT 2020 Summer for free to users on Shopee Live.

KCON:TACT 2020 Summer will be the highlight of Shopee Live Kpop Fest, which will kick off on June 10. Launched in collaboration with CJ ENM, the festival aims to meet the growing demand for online entertainment amid social distancing measures in the region. Popular Kpop groups including GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, ITZY, MONSTA X, and Stray Kids will also make special appearances on Shopee Live, while Shopee users can enjoy daily Kpop themed streams and challenges.

Agatha Soh, Head of Regional Marketing at Shopee said, “Shopee is proud to be the exclusive partner of CJ ENM to stream KCON:TACT 2020 Summer to fans in Southeast Asia and Taiwan for the first time, as part of Shopee Live Kpop Fest. This partnership builds on our efforts to connect people through entertainment and shared experiences, and comes after a series of successful collaborations with Kpop stars. Shopee Live Kpop Fest and KCON:TACT 2020 Summer reflect our commitment to meet evolving needs, as people around the world stay home and turn to online entertainment. We look forward to more exciting collaborations with CJ ENM in the future.”

Don Kim, General Manager of Global Festival at CJ ENM said, “KCON is the largest festival of Korean culture in the world. Bringing the festival online, we have lined up an amazing experience for KCON:TACT 2020 Summer including interactive events with state-of-the-art technology, a star-studded concert lineup, and more. We are excited to go above and beyond what fans have experienced so far, and we are excited to partner with Shopee for fans in Southeast Asia and Taiwan to join the festival.”

From June 10 to 26, avid Kpop fans can look forward to a wide range of live streams and challenges daily at Shopee Live Kpop Fest, including:

● Exclusive appearances by popular Kpop idols, WJSN and Weki Meki on Shopee Live at 8PM (GMT +8) on June 10 and 15 respectively. Users can enjoy first-hand access to the groups with exciting performances, interviews, games, and more in each stream.

● Daily Kpop themed challenges for fans to show off their knowledge, recreate iconic Kpop looks, and more. The best fans stand to win attractive prizes such as vouchers and signed merchandise from their favorite idols.

Shopee will mark the finale of Shopee Live Kpop Fest by screening KCON:TACT 2020 Summer on Shopee Live from 20 to 26 June. Shopee users and Kpop fans can look forward to seven consecutive days of non-stop entertainment, including live concerts and interviews by some of the biggest Kpop stars in the world, including GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, ITZY, MONSTA X, and Stray Kids.

Stay tuned for more updates on KCON:TACT 2020 Summer and Shopee Live Kpop Fest at http://shopee.ph/m/live-kpop-fest

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Tanghalang Pilipino, CCP Partner with iWant in Online ‘Pantawid ng Tanghalan’

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Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines team up with ABS-CBN’s streaming app iWant in bringing six (6) previously-staged TP productions online through ‘Pantawid ng Tanghalan’, a fund-raising activity that seeks to sustain the company’s commitment in bringing artistically-excellent and socially-relevant productions to the public. This activity comes from the heels of TP’s online initiative, ‘PansamanTANGHALAN’, which was launched last April.

“Tanghalang Pilipino’s commitment to constantly engage our audiences, especially now that we’re in the midst of the pandemic, gave birth to our ‘PansamanTanghalan”. However, we want to elevate the audience’s experience and thankfully, iWant has agreed to partner with us in making our shows more accessible to the public.” says TP Artistic Director Nanding Josef. “This partnership fortifies a strong future for the entire performing arts industry in the digital landscape. And we’re so glad that TP is at the forefront of that movement.”

The six productions to be featured include the recently-staged ethno-epic musical, Lam-Ang; the steampunk musical Mabining Mandirigma; celebrated Filipino translation of Shakespeare classics Coriolano, Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-Araw , and Der Kaufmann; and the hit children’s musical Sandosenang Sapatos.

Coming from a successful run last December 2019 and originally slated as TP’s 34th Season opening production, Lam-Ang, An Ethno-Epic Musical returns, albeit online, to tell the story of the oldest epic hero in Luzon. With book and lyrics by Eljay Castro Deldoc, music by Jen Darlene Torres, and directed by Marco Viaña and Fitz Edward Bitana, the musical stars JC Santos in the title role, together with Anna Luna, Tex Ordonez-De Leon, and some of the most promising young theater actors in the country today.

Mabining Mandirigma, a steampunk musical by Dr. Nicanor Tiongson and Joed Balsamo, and directed by CCP Vice President and Artistic Director Chris Millado, has already enjoyed four successful restaging, since it premiered in 2016. The musical chronicles the legal and diplomatic heroism of the sublime paralytic, Apolinario Mabini, played brilliantly by Ms. Monique Wilson. A winner of astounding twelve (12) Gawad Buhay! Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Mabining Mandirigma was hailed by inquirer.net as ‘One of the Best Filipino Musicals in recent years’. Snippets of the show are already available on the Tanghalang Pilipino Youtube channel.

A story about a legendary Roman soldier turned into a tyrannical leader, Coriolano effectively displays how personal and selfish ambition can lead to one’s ultimate downfall. Translated by Guelan Varela - Luarca and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Carlos Siguion-Reyna, the play stars Marco Viaña as Coriolano, together with Frances Makil-Ignacio and Sherry Lara alternating as his strong-willed mother, Volumnia. Coriolano had its premiere in January 2019 at the CCP Little Theater.

Also directed by Siguion-Reyna, Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-araw, National Artist for Literature and Theater Rolando Tinio’s translation of Shakespeare’s famous comedy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, tells the story of multiple characters as they traverse a complicated web of romance, all set in a grandiose mystery of Athens. Pangarap also boasts of a powerhouse cast, which includes Audie Gemora, former TP Associate Artistic Director Liesl Batucan, Jackielou Blanco, Teroy Guzman, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Richard Cunanan, Randy Villarama, Sky Labastilla, together with the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company. The show was staged in September 2016.

Der Kaufmann, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, relives the horror of the holocaust, with the Nazis directing the Jewish “actors”, underscoring the dehumanizing effect of racism and intolerance. Adapted for stage by Rody Vera, with Tuxqs Rutaquio co-directing, Der Kaufmann features the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company. The most awarded play during the 2014 Gawad Buhay! Awards, Der Kaufmann brought home seven (7) awards, including Outstanding Translation or Adaptation and Outstanding Ensemble for a Play or Musical.

A musical based on the Palanca Award-winning children’s book, Sandosenang Sapatos tells a powerful story of a father’s selfless love to his differently-abled daughter. Adapted for stage by Layeta Bucoy, with music by Jed Balsamo and Noel Cabangon, and direction by Tuxqs Rutaquio, Sandosenang Sapatos has effectively woven the magic brought about by wheelchair-bound Susie’s fantasy and the grim realities that she lives in. The musical garnered nominations from the 2014 Gawad Buhay! Awards, including one for Outstanding Children’s Production. Songs from the musical are also available on Spotify. The book of Sandosenang Sapatos is now a Hiyas Classic, and its premium edition is now available for purchase through OMF Publishing.

The shows mentioned will be streamed on iWant from June 12 to July 12.

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Aside from iWant, snippets of shows can also be viewed through Tanghalang Pilipino official Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/tanghalangpilipino

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Watch: Jason Dy Does his Tagalog Version of Kan Goo, The Official Theme Song of "2Gether The Series"

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Filipino singer Jason Dy just launched today, May 22, 2020 via his YouTube Channel his Tagalized version of "Kan Goo," the official soundtrack of the smash hit Thai BL series "2Gether The Series."

The Tagalized version is translated by JC Pangyarihan.

On the music video, Jason performs on studio wearing a white polo, the usual school uniform of the male characters in the BL series.

So without further ado, let's watch and listen to Jason's soulful Tagalog version of "Kan Goo." Here he goes:

Meanwhile, the original version of the OST is sung by no other than the Thai actor Bright Vachirawit, one of the two lead casts of the series.

In the original music video, Bright is teamed up with his co-star Win Metawin, his partner in the series.

I know you really missed Bright and Win or BrightWin since their series "2Gether The Series" just concluded last Friday. So sharing you again their cool lovely music video of "Kan Goo" depicting the SarawaTine moment. Here they go:

After Jason posted his Tagalized version of "Kan Goo" in YouTube, many requested him to do more cover versions of Thai OST including the TharnType's "Be Mine" and the other theme songs of "2Gether The Series" including those who popularized by the Scrubb boyband.

Are you excited to see Jason Dy doing more song covers?! Looking forward for more Jason! 05/23/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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JoKoy’s Latest Netflix Special Features Inigo Pascual and Other Filipino American Talents, Premieres on June 12

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JoKoy, one of today’s premier comedians, announced that his third Netflix special, “In His Elements,” starts streaming on June 12, which also marks the annual celebration Philippine Independence Day.

On his Instagram® account, JoKoy shared, “This is a very special moment for me. This is that one special where I said I need to go back home to the Philippines; I need to show people where my mom is from. I had this crazy idea of bringing a bunch of my friends that were Filipino that live in America that never have been back to the Philippines. Let us show them how beautiful the country is, let us show them how beautiful the people are.”

According to one of the top entertainment websites, Deadline Hollywood, “JoKoy’s new Netflix special will celebrate his heritage as he cracks wise about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. Koy uses this opportunity to shine a light on other Filipino-American performers by welcoming to the stage famed breakdancer Ronnie, Grammy-winning producer !llmind, singer/songwriter Inigo Pascual, and comedians Andrew Lopez, Joey Guila, and Andrew Orolfo.”

Pascual, who joins JoKoy in “In His Elements,” says that “Kuya Jo Koy treats everyone like family. He makes sure everyone is having an amazing time and that everyone is included. I love how he makes sure to include his Filipino roots in whatever he does, and it was an honor to be a part of this Netflix production, the first to be shot in the Philippines.”

Fans worldwide will be in for a treat as JoKoy performs on a stage and connects with his people who could relate with his jokes and who have experienced similar hilarious incidents with their parents, the way JoKoy has funny exchanges with his Filipina mother, Josie.

JoKoy proudly declares, “Everything about this show is Filipino - the camera men, the audience, the venue owners- we need to embrace our culture, have a good time & I can’t wait for the world to see it. So proud of this one & my mom is going to be even more proud, because I finally brought Netflix to the Philippines.”

JoKoy recently took part in TFC’s “Heroes Without Capes” campaign honoring the front liners. He was joined by other Filipino American icons like Grammy award winning H.E.R., Apl.de.ap from the multi-platinum group, Black Eyed Peas, and Billboard chart-topping Saweetie. 05/19/2020 (TV Series Craze)

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Relive the Legendary John Lloyd Cruz - Bea Alonzo Onscreen Romance on TFC Online

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Fans of the onscreen couple, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, across Asia, Australia, and the Pacific are treated to their binge-worthy romantic films on Lloydie & Bea Once More exclusively on TFC Online.

The “love team” went live on social media to the delight of their followers who clearly have missed seeing them together. They threw lines anew as if it were the real thing. Viewers couldn’t help but rekindle that little flicker of hope that perhaps this time it actually was. To their amusement (or despair) it was revealed to be an experimental project days after.

TFC hears the lovelorn overseas Filipinos as it brings the most-loved Lloydie-Bea titles to TFC Online premium subscribers:

My First Romance (2003)

Teen love blossoms from a fateful encounter between Enzo, a school jock, and Bianca, a girl who was meant to be with another.

Now That I Have You (2004)

Betsy made a perfect image of her crush whom she usually spots at the Metro Rail Transit (MRT), but it turns out Michael wasn’t the ideal man she perceived him to be.

Close to You (2006)

Manuel and Marian are childhood best friends. One thinks of the other as just a friend. One has been head-over-heels for the last 16 years.

All About Love (2006)

Lia and Eric had their reasons to no longer believe in love. Lia lost her fiancé after he was caught cheating, while Eric lost his girlfriend when she passed away.

One More Chance (2007)

College sweethearts Popoy and Basha had a promising relationship until the latter realizes she needed to be her own woman. Arguably John Lloyd and Bea’s most unforgettable portrayal.

Miss You Like Crazy (2010)

Mia would cast her worries on stones – literally. Allan, a fellow passenger on her commute aboard a ferry boat, picked one of them and so their love story began.

The Mistress (2012)

A mature-take on modern Philippine romance, Sari is faced with the dilemma of having to choose between JD, a young architect who makes her heart skip a beat, or Rico, a businessman who tends to her family’s needs.

A Second Chance (2015)

A continuation of Popoy and Basha’s romance – this time as husband and wife. They are faced with struggles to test their relationship anew.

Existing TFC Online subscribers may upgrade to Premium to watch these films for free:

- Australia & New Zealand: $17.99

- Guam & Saipan: US$ 12.99

- Japan: 900¥

- Singapore: S$10

- Hongkong: HK$ 60

Non-TFC subscribers may register and upgrade to TFC Online Premium at www.tfc.tv or download the TFC app on Apple or Android to watch on mobile or tablet. Viewers may also stream on Telstra TV (Australia only) and Samsung Smart TV (Australia and New Zealand). For more updates, visit TFC Asia, TFC Australia, or TFC New Zealand on Facebook. 05/19/2020 (TV Series Craze)