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SB19 gets in the zone for a new music era soon! The P-Pop kings are gearing up for the release of their upcoming new EP PAGTATAG! on June 9, 2023 and its carrier single on May 2023. The announcement comes with a trailer mirroring the process of a plant in cultivation, starting on growing to be a strong tree. The trailer revolves around the story of the Ikalawang Yugto trilogy which alludes to the concept of their previously released EP Pagsibol and two more forthcoming releases including this year’s highly anticipated PAGTATAG!. The 6-track EP is poised to be their most sonically adventurous release yet, exploring new genres and music styles that will surely excite fans.
Xi-Anne Avanceña and SB19’s Pablo and Justin serve as creative directors of the cinematic trailer which is set in a post-apocalyptic world where all resources are scarce, leaving all humans hopeless as they try to save the last plant that will save the world. SB19 explains in a statement, “The trailer proceeds as everyone conducts different experiments to try and salvage their last hope. In the end, the only answer to the plant’s propagation is their own blood.” Aside from getting their acting bag done with flying colors, SB19 also worked with acclaimed actor Pepe Herrera on the trailer for PAGTATAG!. The WYAT chart-toppers are all praise for the collaboration with the versatile film/theater actor. The award-winning Filipino boyband shares, “Pepe Herrera is one of the actors that we truly admire. Though we were not able to spend much time with him, he was very professional. But there’s something about him that, even when he’s serious, he’s still gave a funny vibe. It was very easy working with him. It was just a fun experience.”
Immediately after the trailer was released online, #SB19PAGTATAG trended at No. 1 WORLDWIDE on Twitter while other tags such as The Kings and PPOP KINGS occupied Twitter’s trending list in various countries outside the Philippines. Apart from the trailer, SB19 also announced the schedule for their upcoming world tour which will kick off at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 24-25, 2023 and will eventually have its stops in multiple cities across the Philippines, United States, Canada, and more. These include the following tour dates with more to be announced in the coming weeks:
• July 21, 2023 – Chicago, Illinois, USA
• July 22, 2023 – Dallas, Texas, USA
• July 28, 2023 – San Francisco, California, USA
• July 29, 2023 – Los Angeles, California, USA
• August 5, 2023 – New York City, USA
• August 6, 2023 – Washington, DC, USA
• August 11, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• August 13, 2023 – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• August 18, 2023 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• August 19, 2023 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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BGYO To Deliver Best Showcase In "Be Us" FanCon At SM North EDSA Skydome
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Members of P-Pop group BGYO are excited to bring all-out performances and celebrate their music with their dedicated fans called ACEs in the “Be Us” second-anniversary album showcase happening at the SM City North EDSA Skydome on May 12, 2023 (Friday). “Yung rehearsal po namin ngayon binibigay po namin yung best namin kahit nakakapagod dahil tuloy-tuloy yung schedule namin. We want to give our best talaga sa showcase and marami pang dapat abangan kagaya ng mga hindi pa namin nape-perform na songs and choreography from the album,” Mikki shared.
On its first day of ticket selling, SVIP tickets priced at Php2,500 were already sold out while VIP (Php2,000) and regular tickets (Php1,000) are still available for purchase at SM Tickets. The group composed of Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate also expressed gratefulness for the immense support of their fans these past two years. “Nararamdaman po namin ‘yung every achievement po na nakukuha namin, hindi namin makukuha without the ACEs po. Kaya sobrang halaga po ng ACEs kaya we love them so much,” said Akira in a recent “Magandang Buhay” guesting.
BGYO likewise experienced this overwhelming love from ACEs during their recent mall tours. “Nakakatuwa kasi aside sa ACEs na first time namin makita, marami rin ACEs na ilang beses umuulit na pumupunta sa iba’t ibang mall shows para makita lang kami ulit kaya nakakatuwa at na-appreciate namin iyon,” Gelo shared. The group dubbed as “Aces of P-Pop” recently released their sophomore album “Be Us” which topped the iTunes album charts in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. The album also racked up over five million streams while two of its tracks “Tumitigil Ang Mundo” and “Magnet” reached one million streams on Spotify.
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Cornerstone, OctoArts Bring K-Pop Sensations Baekhyun, Jeon Somi And B.I For OVERPASS 2023
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Filipino K-pop multistans, this one’s for you! EXO’s Baekhyun, Jeon Somi, and B.I are set to headline the OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert happening on June 11, 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. OVERPASS is a platform that brings together R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop artists of Asian descent from different sides of the globe. The concert is an entry to a global music gathering that celebrates Asian excellence in music.
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Coming from his much-awaited return, Baekhyun is back on the scene once again! Apart from being the lead vocalist of the highly-celebrated nine-piece boy group EXO, Baekhyun has made a name for himself as one K-Pop’s force to be reckoned with. As a soloist, he has released three successful mini-albums – “City Lights", “Delight" and “Bambi". He also made his acting debut in “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” in 2016.
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It girl Jeon Somi is finally coming to the Philippines! The soloist rose to fame after finishing 1st with a popular fan vote at the survival reality show “Produce 101" and later achieved commercial success as the center vocalist of the group I.O.I. In 2018, she signed with THEBLACKLABEL to pursue a solo career and debuted with the chart-topping single “Birthday” and went on to release viral hits “DUMB DUMB” and “XOXO".
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It hasn’t been a year but B.I (real name Kim Han-bin) is once again coming back to the Philippines! Among the few things he does – a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, director, composer, plus the CEO of record label IOK Entertainment, the Korean hip-hop act is considered as one of the industry’s best due to his artistry as a performer and a composer. Over the last two years, he has released three hit mini-albums “Waterfall", “Cosmos" and “Love or Loved, Pt. 1".
Tickets to the OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert are priced at Php2,668 (General Admission), Php4,803 (Upper Box), Php6,937 (Lower Box B), Php9,072 (Lower Box A), Php10,672 (VIP Seated), and Php12,273 (SVIP Seated and SVIP Left/Right). Ticketing services are applied to the prices. Tickets to the concert are now available for purchase at TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.
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ABS-CBN Film Restoration Returns To UP Film Institute With Restored 1950 LVN Pictures Film "Mutya Ng Pasig"
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In celebration of the month-long LVN film festival, ABS-CBN Film Restoration has returned to the UP Film Institute with the theatrical premiere of the scanned and enhanced version of the 1950 classic “Mutya ng Pasig” last April 22. Inspired by the music of Nicanor Abelardo, the LVN classic was one of the few surviving films from the 1950’s manually restored in-house in 4k resolution for over 120 hours.
“Naswertuhan po namin ang ‘Mutya ng Pasig’ dahil hindi madaming pelikula ang nag-survive during this time. After the manual restoration, this probably is the clearest it has looked in 70 years, mas malinaw pa siya ngayon kaysa noong una siyang ipinalabas,” Leo Katigbak, head of ABS-CBN Film Restoration and Archives said. The supernatural melodrama revolves around the story of Mercedes (Rebecca Gonzales) and her infant after being banished by Dr. Modesto (Jose Padilla Jr.) based on suspicious gossip. Chased by Modesto’s dog, Mercedes drowns in the Pasig River while her infant survives and grows up as the beautiful Consuelo (Delia Razon) who like her mother is to be crowned queen of Pasig. Due to an unfortunate incident, Consuelo’s boyfriend brings the unconscious Consuelo to the now-retired Dr. Modesto whose servant recognizes Consuelo’s birthmark.
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iWantTFC Celebrates Mother's Love This May
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iWantTFC is showing love to women and mothers around the world with its lineup of movies and series that are featured in the special selections “Tribute to Mothers", “Buhay OFW" and “Beauty Queens Turned Actresses” available for free in the Philippines throughout the month of May. Celebrate Mother’s Day this May 14 by streaming titles under the “Tribute to Mothers” selection. Witness the unconditional love and sacrifices of moms in Sylvia Sanchez’s “Misis Piggy", Jodi Sta. Maria’s “My Single Lady", Vilma Santos’ “Ekstra" and Ai-Ai delas Alas’ “Ang Tanging Ina".
Empowering movies that showcase the grit and resilience of women are also featured in the “Buhay OFW” selection such as Sharon Cuneta’s “Caregiver", Kathryn Bernardo’s “Hello, Love, Goodbye", Vilma Santos’ “Anak" and Lovi Poe’s “Malaya". The pageant fever also reigns supreme on iWantTFC as viewers will be able to witness the most beautiful day in the Philippines by streaming the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 on May 13. Additionally, former beauty queens show-off their beauty and brains as actresses in the offerings under the “Beauty Queens Turned Actresses” selection. Stream the iWantTFC original series “Beauty Queens” starring Gloria Diaz, Maxine Medina, and Winwyn Marquez and enjoy the fun side of Pia Wurtzbach in the movies “My Perfect You” and “Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad" as well as in the series “My Papa P".
Choose from the full list of movies and series and stream them all for free in the Philippines on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and website (iwanttfc.com). In the Philippines, viewers can get free access to iWantTFC's content library with its "watch now, no registration needed" feature. In other select countries, watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices, including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia), and VIDAA. Visit https://bit.ly/iWantTFC_TVDevices for a complete list of compatible devices, sign-in instructions, and account activation.
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Jake Cuenca And Sue Ramirez Deliver Unstoppable Laughter In TV5's "Jack And Jill Sa Diamond Hills"
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Mark your calendars and prepare for non-stop entertainment as TV5, the leading network in producing high-quality comedies enjoyed by all, is set to premiere its newest sitcom this coming May 14. Sunday evenings will be transformed into a rollercoaster of laughter, action, and suspense with the debut of “Jack And Jill Sa Diamond Hills” featuring the dynamic duo of Jake Cuenca and Sue Ramirez.
Helmed by the multi-talented and acclaimed director John Lapus, “Jack And Jill Sa Diamond Hills” delves into the intriguing adventures of two undercover police officers, portrayed by Jake Cuenca and Sue Ramirez. Their mission? To unmask and apprehend the elusive Alyas Sexbomb who has been distributing a dangerous drug known as “Happy P” throughout the Diamond Hills subdivision. The stakes are high for this operation as Jack and Jill risk losing their jobs if they fail to catch the perpetrator within three months.
TV5 has consistently led the way in providing top-notch comedy shows that cater to a wide range of audiences and “Jack And Jill Sa Diamond Hills” is no exception. The show offers a fascinating exploration of the emotional and quirky lives of the Diamond Hills residents, shedding light on the daily experiences of Pinoys. Boasting a star-studded ensemble cast that also includes Gardo Versoza, Ara Mina, DJ Onse, Nana Silayro, Nico Antonio, DJ Jhai Ho, Hershey Neri, and a host of other talented actors, “Jack And Jill Sa Diamond Hills” is all set to become your go-to source of hilarious entertainment.
Don’t miss out on the thrilling pursuit of Alyas Sexbomb’s true identity as “Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills” premieres on May 14, airing every Sunday night at 6:00 pm on TV5 and TV5 HD on Cignal channel 15 and Cignal Play.
