PRESENTERS AT THE 76TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Halle Berry (Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee), Chadwick Boseman, Sterling K. Brown (Golden Globe Award winner and two-time award nominee), Jessica Chastain (Golden Globe Award winner and five-time award nominee), Kaley Cuoco, Jamie Lee Curtis (two-time Golden Globe Award winner and seven-time award nominee), Dick Van Dyke (three-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Idris Elba (Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee), Harrison Ford (Four-time Golden Globe Award nominee and Cecil B. deMille Award recipient), Johnny Galecki (Golden Globe Award nominee), Justin Hartley, Taraji P. Henson (Golden Globe Award winner and one-time award nominee), Felicity Huffman (Golden Globe Award winner and seven-time award nominee), Allison Janney (Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee), Michael B. Jordan, William H. Macy (five-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Chrissy Metz (two-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Mike Myers, Lupita Nyong'o (Golden Globe Award nominee), Gary Oldman (Golden Globe Award winner and one-time award nominee), Jim Parsons (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Sam Rockwell (Golden Globe Award winner and two-time award nominee), Saoirse Ronan (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Octavia Spencer (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Ben Stiller, Lena Waithe, and Catherine Zeta-Jones (two-time Golden Globe Award nominee) have been announced as presenters by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the 76th Annual Golden Globe® Awards.

Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the high-profile ceremony airing LIVE on Blue Ant Entertainment on Monday, 7 January at 8:00AM from The Beverly Hilton. Previously announced Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee Jeff Bridges will be the recipient of the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award. Five-time Golden Globe Award winner and sixteen-time Golden Globe Award nominee Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, the Carol Burnett Award. Isan Elba will serve as this year’s Golden Globe Ambassador.

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 210 territories worldwide. Meher Tatna is president of the HFPA. Allen Shapiro, Executive Chairman of dick clark productions, Mike Mahan, CEO of dick clark productions, and Barry Adelman, Executive VP of Television at dick clark productions will serve as executive producers.



Blue Ant  Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channel 37.

#XFactor Pinoy Pride Maria Laroco recounts X Factor UK journey

#XFactor 17 year-old Maria Laroco recounts her X Factor UK Journey during her Manila presscon at the Brickyard, QC last October 11. She happily rendered her winning songs like Prince' Purple Rain to the media. The same song that wowed judges like Simon Cowell and Robbie Williams. She was very thankful and excited that she made it to the Six Chair Challenge.

Young power singer Maria Laroco comes home following week after week of sensational acts on The X Factor UK Season 15 airing exclusively on Blue Ant Entertainment. The budding superstar shared some of her biggest moments at a press event held at the Brickyard, Quezon City, where she also gave a special homecoming performance of her winning songs.

“My entire experience has been overwhelming,” Laroco said. “I’ve always wanted to sing at the X Factor UK. It’s my biggest dream, and being able to join the contest is already a huge achievement for me. I’m very happy to be given a chance to perform in front of the British audience, and especially Simon Cowell.”

The 17-year-old first made headlines when she wowed all four judges and the audience at the Wembley Stadium with her stunning rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain” during the live auditions. “I still couldn’t believe that I got four yeses from the judges. It was very surreal! I never expected to get a standing ovation from these really big people,” Laroco said about her audition.

Laroco won a spot in the Six Chair Challenge with Whitney Houston’s “Queen of the Night” that left international star maker Cowell wide-eyed with excitement. She almost lost her seat to another contestant, but was called back amidst popular demand from the crowd. The teen singer had to fight for her place once again when Cowell asked her to do a sing-off with another contender. It was a tough moment, but she managed to pull through by singing her audition piece, “Purple Rain.”

“That, vocally, was just like a different class,” The X Factor UK judge and One Direction member Louis Tomlinson couldn’t help but exclaim afterwards. Cowell was convinced and decided to keep her among the final six contenders under the “Girls” category.

The X Factor UK contestant shared how proud she was to be one of the many Filipino participants who won hearts from fans both in the UK and around the globe: “It feels incredible to represent our country,” Laroco said. “This contest really gave me an opportunity to raise our flag and show how talented Filipinos are.”

She also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all her supporters at the X Factor UK. “I wouldn’t make it this far without everyone who cheered for me. Thank you so much for believing in me,” the young talent said. “I’ve learned a lot from the competition, and I’ll continue to work hard to make my dreams come true. Please continue to support me. I promise to have more in store for all of you in the future.”

The X Factor UK S15 continues every Sunday and Monday, 7:55PM (6:55PM JKT/BKK), same day as the UK, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment, available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37 (SD) and 313 (HD).