Puregold Channel just raised the bar—again. Following the breakout digital hits ‘My Plantito’ and ‘Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’, Puregold Channel has stepped confidently into the realm of cinematic-scale storytelling with its newest offering: ‘Si Sol at Si Luna’.
The series was unveiled in a star-studded press conference held on May 16 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, making a quantum leap in Puregold’s journey as a force in Filipino digital entertainment. Read on to know more...
I have no words. I'm looking at photos from that magical night and I'm grinning here like a 14 year old school girl. It still feels like a dream! I didn't really think I'd still be able to watch since I was still ticketless (if there's a word) the night before the event. Imagine my delight when I suddenly got an invite via email from PR Asia a few hours before midnight. I literally squealed! I think even my neighbors heard haha! Ana and I got lower box tickets. It was a little far from the stage and cameras were not allowed so we weren't able to take decent photos. But I was able to grab some of the best photos online. Credits below:)
The show started late, around almost 9pm. It's a good thing I was with mah loves Ana, no dull moment! Hehe! Haven't seen her in days so we spent our time catching up. After a gazillion stories, a bottle of water, 1 glass of iced tea, a hotdog sandwich and a funny popcorn accident, the countdown to Zac finally began! The excitement and the energy of the whole place was amazing.
Singer Jay-R performed 2 songs
Some dancers and a singing group opened the show prior to Jay-R, felt like I was watching Party Pilipinas. Hehe. While they were performing, past shoots of Penshoppe celebrity endorsers were being flashed on the huge screen.
Never the Strangers
Love the set by Never The Strangers! Even Ana who first heard them, loved them na agad. Hehe. Love their songs and the melody of their songs. It's like I'm listening to a foreign band. They're being handled by Rico Blanco by the way. Anyway, while they were performing, Ian Somerhalder's shoot in Palawan was being played on the huge screen! I was so kilig I swear para akong nag spasm. Ask Ana. I DIED.
hello love. hihi.
Then the UAAP Cheerdance Champion, The UP Pep Squad came onstage and pumped up the crowd! They danced to HSM songs. I was glued, they were awesome!!!
UP Pep Squad
And then...
...his highness came out!!! The crowd went wild. WIIIIILLLLDD!!! Including me and Ana. Haha. He's so gwapooooo! I swear it was like an apparition. Haha. For about 10 minutes, Zac Efron owned all of us.
You are a god! Okay maybe not. Prince nalang keri? Haha. He's like this ball of good energy!
He then took off his jacket and threw it sa crowd! I wonder who got it!!!
Zac dancing, so cuuuute!!! Damang dama nia eeh.
Boy Abunda conducted the Q&A. He asked Zac about his Albay trip, what he thinks of the Philippines, PENSHOPPE, High School Musical, his career, his childhood and of course his lovelife! Gusto niyo yan. Haha.
ilang picture ba gusto nioooo. Haha. He's such a cutie and a gentleman, a charmer and a bolero! Hehe!
In summary, he basically said he wants to move to the Philippines (cge na go na yan sagot na ng SM Residences daw charot), he missed High School Musical, that he could marry a Pinay considering his ex-gf is Pinay (Vanessa Hudgens), he enjoyed working on his movies New Year's Eve and The Lucky One, his ultimate dream is to make more movies for his fans, he most treasures his passport (whuuut), his favorite actor is Paul Newman, he wants to work with Johnny Depp, Leo Dicaprio and Jack Nicholson, how he do crazy things when he's having a bad day and that he's now thinking of marriage (attack na mga te!). He said he said yes to Penshoppe coz he fell inlove with the clothes and it's his style. When asked to describe himself in 4 words, he said "I love the Philippines". Awww.
Tito Boy's Fast Talk segment (no magic mirror guys, sorry!)...
“Smart or pretty?” “Smart.” (good job!)
“Black or white?” “Black.”
“Hot or cold?” “Hot.” (hot mo kasi kuya)
“Coffee or soda?” “Coffee.” (okay Ana ikaw na to haha)
“Sing or dance?” “Both at the same time.” (ikaw na talented! woot)
“Rain or shine?” “Shine.” (ill be your sun kuya)
“Comedy or drama?” “Comedy.” (ako na to haha)
“Bike or car?” “Car.”
“Burger or fries?” “Burger.” (ano kaya relevance ng tanong nto? hmm)
“Basketball or soccer?” “Basketball.” (go ako na cheerleader mo!)
“Love or career?” “Love.” (love you too, char)
“Sweet or spicy?” “Spicy.” (ay bet)
“Kiss or hug?” “Kiss!” (sure kuya!)
Prepare to die of cuteness!
After the Q&A, some of his fans were given a chance to tell Zac their message. One of them even got a kiss! When she said she wants Zac to be his first kiss (te ilang taon ka na ba aral muna! haha), Zac immediately went to her and planted a kiss on her cheeks. You're the lucky one na talaga bebe girl!
awwww. ako din pwede? first kiss na din kita! haha
It's amazing how his diehard fans love him! He thanked each and everyone of them.:) And then he did his finale walk:)
adorbs:)
But wait, there's more! Haha. He got out again, his camera phone on hand, and took photos of and with the crowd:) He stayed on stage a little bit longer to meet his meet-and- greet winners! All 100 of them!
lucky girls!
Everyone went out of the arena smiling like schoolgirls. Pagbigyan naaa! Thank you again Penshoppe and PR Asia for inviting us!:) Can't wait to know Penshoppe's NEXT big pasabog! From what I'm hearing and seeing, they're definitely on the right DIRECTION. If you know what I mean. ;)
Another late post. I knooow. Still trying to eliminate my list of backlogs (dumami sha I swear weiiird). Even with a sucky net connection (calling GLOBE and SUN!), I'm determined to do thiiiis. Here's another BENCH event I went to. This time it's the Joe Jonas presscon/meet & greet last May 26 at the Rizal Ballroom, Shangrila Makati! But first, what I wore...
Thank you Kristel Lim for my one and only outfit shot! Haha. Left my camera at home and I really wasn't in the mood to take outfit shots coz I woke up late and I didn't have time to fix my hair or put on makeup. Haha.
Raymond Gutierrez as host! Mini game with Joe Jonas fans!:)
aww. i wish we could trade places:) they deserve the seat more than I do!
FINALLY!!! Everybody's screaming at this point. Such a cutie. He sang I think 3 songs.
Famous
Hollywood singer and actor Joe Jonas joins Philippine retail giant
Bench as its newest international endorser. Known best as the lead
vocalist of pop-rock phenom the Jonas Brothers, Joe shed his teen
heartthrob image and transformed into a mature solo artist late last
year with the debut of his album “Fastlife.” The album was inspired by
Joe’s increasing interest in club culture, coming of age, pursuing new
things, and learning to take risks.
can you see me and reg? hehe
Q&A portion! A few bloggers/press people where given the chance to ask one question
Some of the questions answered. Grabbed from Jackie Go's blog!:)
1.) What do you look forward to as a Bench ambassador and being in the Philippines? JJ: The people are very warm and the food is amazing! Also the women are beautiful.
2.) How many marriage proposals have you had? JJ: If I said yes, I’d be married many times!
3.) On being part of the Bench family. JJ: There’s a sense of belonging and everyone’s great!
4.)Why did you agree to be part of the Bench family? JJ: Because of the cool stuff and I’ve never been to the Philippines, I want to experience your beautiful country.
5.)Joe Jonas on his personal style. JJ: I like to stand out and express my personality.
7.)Favorite Bench clothing: JJ: The polos are really cool. I love this shirt (the one he was wearing) that says “Have Fun In The Philippines”.
8.)What’s a memorable thing a fan did to you? JJ: When a fan named a hippo after me and my brothers- Jonas! And when a fan named multiple stars after us!
Ben Chan on Joe Jonas: Truly it is more fun in Bench! Welcome to the family. Aww:)
Some lucky bloggers also got the chance to go onstage and have a photo with him! I could hear his fans going wild while it's happening. As in one of them screamed, "Get away from hiiiim!!!". WILD. Haha. Also saw a few crying after he left. Aww.
Here are some blogger loves I saw!
reg, mark buenaobra, matakaw me and ana!
with Tracy and Jackie!
with Jen and Arnie!
Class Picture! Thysz, Reg, Me, Seph, Shai, Tin, Ana, Kaye, Sarah, Tracy and Paul <3
Congratulations again BENCH! :) I wonder who you'll bring in next. Hehe.
Got invited to the very exclusive The Face Shop luncheon/press conference with endorser Kim Hyun Joong last Friday at Palm Grove, Rockwell. I'm not really fond of Korean thingies but he's so adorable and gwapo! Here are some photos from the event...
You all know how much I looooove anything polka, so when I saw this pants from PINKaholic Fashion Shoppe I bought it right away! Lloyda bought one too. We're now trouser sisters. Heee. Wore it with a tube top and my lime blazer. The tassel earrings from Anagon and maryjane wedges from Chickflick sealed the whole look! Haylavet.
Anyway, back to regular programming. Here are photos from the bonggang event!
The Face Shop brand manager:)
And now feast your eyes on the cuteness that is Kim Hyun Joong. Wiiiiiiin.
speech speech speech, yum yum yum.
Gelli De Belen handed the flowers
kilig sa ate super! hihi
Okay, more cuteness...
hi kuya sino silip mo?
Grace speaking in korean..she's so adorbs too!
And then the press were called one by one to ask questions...
That's Shai of Lovechic!
and i forgot where she's from but i love her outfit! Bet.
Kim answered questions mainly about his skin regimen, his favorite Face Shop product, his advise to Pinoy Men re skin care. No questions were asked about his life, love or gender. Chos. But in fairness I love him na because of his huge................ heart!!! During his last visit, he donated P1 Million to a shelter for single, unwed or abandoned moms. Awww. And as if his kindness isn't enough, he also acts, sings, dances, plays the piano, violin, etc. etc. You're such a winner kuya. You already! So purrrrfect.
the press
his outfit up for auction!
so sweet! his biggest fan is a 74 year old lady! she cried when she saw him, aww.:)
she reportedly won a P100K auction just to finally have a photo with him. WOW:)
bff for the day Alyssa Lapid! Hi giirrrrrl!
kim and his giant cheque for the foundation!
bagay sila:)
fellow bloggers--Tracy, Lissa and Tin!
i dragged Tin outside to take more photos. Haha.
then lissa joined us!
That's it. Am sorry if I haven't drawn the Penshoppe and SCHU winners yet. Later I promise! Have to run early coz I have 1 million pullouts for my Manila Bulletin shoot tomorrow and on Tuesday. Thank God I have amazing assistants! Hi Kristin & Joyce. Hehe. And then I have an AZTA salon haircolor date with Melai (yey!) and then my videoke party with HS friends. Haggggard. Catch up on you guys later! Enjoy your weekend.:)
