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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will once again be honoring the stalwarts of Philippine cinema whose performances and cinematic work have brought recognition to our country through their awards and citations from the foremost international film festivals of the world at the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night on February 27 at the reopened historical Manila Metropolitan Theater (MET).
Every year, the Film Ambassador’s Night aims to recognize the films and filmmakers that gave pride to the Philippines in the past year — films that competed and screened on the global stage, placing Filipino talent side by side to the finest ones in the world. For the past five years of this gathering of some of the brightest artists of the Philippine film industry, FDCP has honored a total of 319 Film ambassadors. The list grows even longer with the addition of 77 awardees for this year’s edition. “It’s another year’s worth of victories with the best of the best Filipino films being recognized around the world, highlighting our cultural heritage in cinema over the years. As we have continued to reach altitudes on the global stage, we applaud each filmmaker who shared his or her talent, creativity, and passion with the world. We created this night to celebrate you,” FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño expressed her excitement for this year’s awarding.
The annual ceremony will also be presenting the special honors of the evening — the Camera Obscura Award, as the highest honor granted by the FDCP to a film worker or a film project with extraordinary achievements with two recipients; A-list Winners for winning at top international film festivals with three recipients; and the Gabay ng Industriya Award (Ilaw ng Industriya and Haligi ng Industriya), given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions during their lifetime becoming respected pillars of the Philippine film industry. Honorees for these will be unveiled by the agency in the coming days. The year 2021 was a challenging one for the industry with the global pandemic limiting distribution opportunities, on-ground events, and filming logistics. As the Philippine cinema continues to transition and overcome challenges, recognitions and notable participation in the major leagues of the international film scene is a worthy cause of celebration on this much-awaited occasion.
The 6th Film Ambassador’s Night will be an exclusive, invitational event for this year’s honorees at the MET Theater—a fitting home for this very important event—the cultural gem of Manila which recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. The event held in hybrid format will be telecast on the FDCP Channel (a href="https://fdcpchannel.ph">fdcpchannel.ph) at a later date.
ABS-CBN Joins Partnership For International Action Drama "Sellblock"
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ABS-CBN, the premiere media and entertainment company in the Philippines, joins a partnership for the development of the upcoming international production “Sellblock” as it continues to champion Filipino talent on the world stage. The prison-set action drama, which is now in pre-production, will have a Filipino lead star that will come from ABS-CBN’s stable of artists to be announced soon.
“Sellblock” is among the 16 films and series in the Asian Genre that will be developed and produced by BlackOps Studios Asia from the Philippines, Story Arch Pictures from the United States of America, and Agog Film Productions Ltd. from Hong Kong, for streaming all over the world. ABS-CBN is directly working with BlackOps and Philippine-based creative agency Psyops8 for the project, which also has the support of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). “As one of the leading media and entertainment organizations in the Philippines, creating excellent quality content for global audiences is a top priority for us at ABS-CBN. We’ve chosen to partner with BlackOps for their captivating Sellblock series because it has everything we’re looking for - high-concept, high-drama, high-stakes, and a high-profile international cast,” said ABS-CBN International Production and Co-Production Head Ruel Bayani.
"As last year's Squid Game proves, a local production with the right ingredients and production values can resonate phenomenally with audiences worldwide," added producer-director Pedring Lopez, the head of both BlackOps and Psyops8. International media Variety broke the story on ABS-CBN’s participation in the project last week as BlackOps Studios Asia, Story Arch Pictures, and Agog Film Productions Ltd. unveiled the lineup of their co-production partnership, which was forged at the European Film Market in the Berlin Film Festival. The country’s leading content provider, ABS-CBN continues to forge new partnerships to promote Filipino stories and talent all over the world. Entertainment website Deadline revealed recently that ABS-CBN is also collaborating with Filipino-American actor Reggie Lee and Filipino-American film producer Jeremiah Abraham for "Concepcion," a crime drama about a Filipino family's rule in a Los Angeles town.
Earlier this year, ABS-CBN announced the all-star cast of “Cattleya Killer,” a thriller series produced for global audiences that will be shown later in 2022. It is also behind “Almost Paradise,” the first American TV series filmed entirely in the Philippines, which it co-produced with Hollywood’s Electric Entertainment.
Gigi De Lana To Stage First Live On-Ground Concert On March 5th
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Singing sensation Gigi De Lana is ready to rock the concert stage live in her first on-ground concert event “Gigi De Lana and The Gigi Vibes: Domination” happening on March 5 (Saturday) at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. “Domination” is ABS-CBN Events’ first live concert with audiences to be present at the venue since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Joining ABS-CBN Events is Resorts World Manila as co-producer. The concert will also be streaming live on KTX.ph for the enjoyment of the fast-growing fanbase of Gigi and her band, The Gigi Vibes, around the world.
Gigi and The Gigi Vibes will bring not just their musicality on stage but also their charm and fun dynamics and will deliver a fresh repertoire never-before-heard in their online gigs. One of 2021’s breakthrough stars who headlined the YouTube Music Night and featured as one of the performing artists in 1MX Dubai last December. Gigi welcomed 2022 with a bang with the release of her self-titled debut album featuring her hit single “Sakalam.” She also recently gave life to “Nasa’yo Ako,” the official soundtrack of “Viral Scandal” and “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita,” which serves as the OST of “Hello Heart.”
Those who would like to watch the concert live at the Newport Performing Arts Theater can avail tickets at Php8,000 (platinum), Php7,000 (SVIP), Php6,000 (VIP), Php5,000 (gold), Php3,500 (silver), and Php1,500 (bronze). Meanwhile, online viewers can purchase tickets on www.ktx.ph at Php695 (SVIP), Php495 (VIP), and Php195 (regular). Don’t miss the “Gigi De Lana and The Gigi Vibes: Domination” concert happening on March 5 (Saturday) at the Newport Performing Arts Theater and streaming live via KTX.ph.
GMA Network's Kapuso Bigay Premyo Panalo Season 3 Begins The Year With A Winning Vibe
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GMA Network opens with a winning salvo to 2022 with the launch of Kapuso Bigay Premyo Panalo Season 3. This season, the first in GMA Promos history to be launched this early in the year, offers a fresh new vibe in its danceable music video featuring representatives from member schools of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Starting February 26, GMA’s 10-week raffle promo will continue to extend help and give hope to Filipinos as it gives away over Php8 million worth of prizes. Over 2,000 winners stand to win any of the daily cash prizes, weekly pangkabuhayan at sari-sari store paninda cash packages, and a brand-new house and lot from Camella in the grand draw.
To join, participants must simply follow these easy steps:
• BUMILI: Buy any of the participating products: AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix, NESCAFÉ® Original, BEAR BRAND® Fortified Powdered Milk Drink, and LADY’S CHOICE. Enclose the required proof-of-purchase and piece of paper with complete contact details in a plain white envelope. The participant can also write the name of his or her sari-sari store partner, store address, and store owner’s contact number for a chance to win additional prizes. On the envelope, write “KAPUSO BIGAY PREMYO PANALO,” the brand of the enclosed proof-of-purchase, and area of residence (NCR, Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao).
• IPADALA: Submit the entries through designated drop boxes in selected Mercury Drug branches nationwide or at the GMA Network Annex Building in Quezon City. The promo now has more drop boxes nationwide to extend its reach to Kapuso participants.
• PANALO: Wait for the announcement of promo winners which will be done weekly via Facebook Live on the official GMA Promos Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/GMAPromos.
Participants can also visit www.gmanetwork.com/GMAPromos to get the complete list of winners, detailed mechanics, and other promo details. Sending of entries will run from February 26 to May 6, 2022. The announcement of grand winners will be on May 28, 2022. The public is also reminded to be careful of scam texts and fake Facebook accounts using the names of GMA Network, GMA Promos, or Kapuso Bigay Premyo Panalo to solicit money. GMA will notify winners via voice call and SMS using its official numbers, and will not ask for money or anything in exchange to claim prizes. (Per DOH-FDA-CFRR Permit no. 2125 Series of 2021)
