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Again by Janet Jackson - Cover Song by Tata Villaruel

Saturday, December 23, 2006

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year to All
God Bless You!

Saturday, December 16, 2006

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to our very own
Miss Christi Praise "TATA" Villaruel

Thursday, July 13, 2006

July 2006 Events

July 9
ASAP 06'
Champions

July 16
ASAP 06'

June 2006 Events

June 25
ASAP 06'

June 29
Calatrava

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Ace Aceron: An Ilonggo closer to fame

A HUGE number of Ilonggos are now big names in show business. Among them are Jed Madela (formerly Jed Tajanlangit of Dye Vest Band), model Gian Carlos, Tata Villaruel, and the Barretto sisters -- Gretchen, Marjorie and Claudine.

Now, another Ilonggo aims for stardom through close-Up to Fame 2, the search for the next Close-Up couple. He is no less than Ace Victor F. Aceron. Born under the sign of Aries, Aceron stands 5'7 and weighs 141 pounds. He was born last April 1, 1988. He attends school at De La Salle State University (DLSU) -- Manila taking up AB International Studies Major in European Studies. Aceron spends his leisure time playing badminton, malling, watching movies, listening to music and Internet surfing. He's gifted with a talent for hosting, broadcasting, VJ, and public speaking. He likes the glaring colors of red and orange. Sinigang and Hipon are his favorite dishes. "Icylicious" is his favorite Close-Up flavor. Close-Up to Fame 2, the search for the next Close-Up couple is the biggest and the first all-Filipino-reality model search on TV. Heart Evanglista and Bianca Gonzales hosts the show with different guest host every week. Close-Up had selected 24 fresh, young fame-seekers from a thousands of seekers all over the country who go head to head and smile to smile, to find the most confident Close-Up Couple of 2006. Every week the fame-seekers face different challenges as they get to convince the meticulous panel of judges composed by Actress Dina Bonivie, Director Joey Reyes and a third surprise judge every week. Merryl Soriano, Archie Alemanya, Nikki Valdez and Rafael Roselle are the celebrity partners and guide of the seekers to the road closer to fame. The show airs every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at ABS-CBN.

How and why Ace Aceron joined the contest

In every contest there are reasons why someone is present in that event. Some are by choice often are by destiny. Aceron considered his reason for joining this competition as a part of his destiny. It was coincidence that the schedule for audition of the said competition shared with the date of his birthday. His birthday present for his self is trying his luck in the said audition. Luckily he got the best birthday gift that time, he was able to made it to the top out of the thousand who auditioned. Ace also considered that joining that competition is a worthwhile activity this summer.

Why we should vote for Ace

Why we should vote for Ace Many have tried their luck in show business. And often, if not all are drown with the popularity they have gained. They tend to forget where they came from and whom they awe the popularity they are enjoying with. Ace is different, he is a person who knows how to express gratitude to those who help him reach his goal. "Voting with me would be worth it because I will be willing to be of great entertainment to all of you". To attest that he is a person who knows how to give gratitude with those who help him Ace added that if ever he wins, the prize that he will going to take home will instantly go to his family and to his chosen charity.

Why we should vote for Ace

Many have tried their luck in show business. And often, if not all are drown with the popularity they have gained. They tend to forget where they came from and whom they awe the popularity they are enjoying with. Ace is different, he is a person who knows how to express gratitude to those who help him reach his goal. "Voting with me would be worth it because I will be willing to be of great entertainment to all of you". To attest that he is a person who knows how to give gratitude with those who help him Ace added that if ever he wins, the prize that he will going to take home will instantly go to his family and to his chosen charity. And of course Aceron is an Ilonggo pride. Aceron's success is also the success of every Ilonggo. How to vote for Ilonggo's pride, Ace Here are the steps on how to help our contender Ace: First, register by texting CLOSEUP REG followed with your complete name/gender/age/address/luz-vis-min and send to 2955. Then, in every purchased of close up products there is a sticker code attach, take note of it because you will be needed it in voting for Ace. With your sticker code text CLOSEUP (stickercode), (11) and send to 2955. Ace represents number 11 in the said competition. Let us support and witness the success of our fellow Ilonggo. Let us join in his success and see on how he will bring Iloilo to the top. (Kristine Palomar and Ruby Supranes)

Friday, March 31, 2006

Events

March 5 - Sunday
ASAP
Nikki Bacolod debut album "Tell Me You Love Me"

March 6 - Monday
Bayani Awards w/ Mabel Bacusmo

March 7 - Tuesday
Shangrila, Makati City
w/ Jerome Sala, Divo, Erik & Sheryn

March 17 - Sunday
Mallshow
Metropoint, Edsa Taft, Pasay City

March 21 - Tuesday
Mallshow
Victorias, Negros Occidental

March 25 - Saturday
La Union
Mallshow

March 31 - Friday
Mallshow
Cebu City

April 8 - Saturday
Mallshow
Iloilo City

April 11 - Tuesday
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga University

April 22 - Saturday
Dagupan

April 24
Binirayan Festival, Antique
Tata with Kyla & Luke Mijares

April 28
Pop Fiesta
Panaad Stadium, Bacolod City

May 7
ASAP 06
Ikaw Ang Aking Iibigin by Jos Garcia

May 20
Church
Manila

May 21
ASAP '06

June 4
ASAP '06
Mr. DJ

Pop contenders out of race

By EUNICE del ROSARIO

HALF the original 20 contenders of the 2006 TFC Pop Star Search have been voted out by judges, after seven Fridays of intense competition.

The contest, to discover the next shining star of the Philippines amongst Filipinos in the Middle East, is organised by The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Contests are being held all over the GCC, with the Bahrain search being held in collaboration with Guirgisco Events Marketing.

This year's judges are from the Royal Board of Music in London, UK and the Classic Music Institution of Bahrain.

The elimination phases continue tonight and on April 7 at the Sampaguita Club and Restaurant, at the Moon Plaza Hotel, Umm Al Hassam.

Doors open at 8.30pm.

During each phase, the remaining 10 contestants will be performing two fast songs and two slow songs.

"On reviewing the past seven weeks of performances, barometers indicated that the mighty circle of five is composed of Levie Nacional, Siegred Plaza, Hazel Lopes, Ariel Forbes and Maristela Watson," said Guirgisco Group of Companies general manager Ahbet Quinto.

"While the remaining five contenders still in the running are Mervin Flores, Jonathan Zumarraga, Marietta Miranda, Miguelito Gamba and Venelyn Billiones."

Ms Watson was adjudged by Bahrain Travellers Magazine as the Press Choice during the last elimination phase and received a $100 (BD37.8) prize.

Tonight and next Friday, the judges are to select the best eight of the remaining 10 contestants, who will then compete in the TFC Pop Star Bahrain Final on May 5 at Al Ahli Stadium in Zinj.

The finals will also feature the winners of Star In A Million (a popular TV contest in the Philippines similar to the UK's Pop Idol) Jerome Sala and Tata Villaruel.

The champion of the Bahrain National Finals will receive $1,500 (BD567) in cash, plus a trophy.

The first runner up will receive $1,000 (BD378) and a trophy and second runner up $500 (BD189), a trophy and gift voucher.

The champion and first runner-up will represent Bahrain in the Middle East Grand Showdown to be held on June 2, in Dubai.