BACKROOM, INC. LOOKS AHEAD FOR A MORE BLESSED AND BRIGHTER 2015

Backroom, Inc. wrapped up a blessed and meaningful 2014 with a Christmas Party last December 18 held at the Village Patio, 185 Maginhawa Street, Diliman, Quezon City . For Backroom, Christmas is always a joyous and much-anticipated season of the year. It is a time of merry-making and thanksgiving for all the blessings received. The Christmas Party was also a continuation of Backroom’s 25th anniversary celebration.

The party began with a Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Reverend Fr. Allan Samonte followed by a sumptuous dinner.

After dinner, exciting parlor games were played participated in by Backroom staff, artists, and guests.

One of the highlights of the party was the videoke singing competition among Backroom staff and guests. Junnel Manansala, Backroom artist and member of NYOBG, emerged as the First Place winner with his rendition of the song Let Me Be the One. Jamie Almario who sang You bagged Second Place while Philip Rojas who sang Bituing Walang Ningning won Third Place.

A video presentation reminiscing the company’s 25 years was presented. Happy memories of the good old years were recalled as the staff and the guests watched old photos on the screen.

As part of its annual tradition, Backroom had its raffle draw and exchange gifts. Raffle prizes were also drawn for lucky guests.

It was a fun and intimate Christmas Party. Backroom, Inc. is now optimistic for a more blessed and brighter 2015!

Taytay's own shopping haven opens in time for the holidays

 Municipality of Taytay Mayor Janet de Leon Mercado and Taytay Vice Mayor Carlito Gonzaga joined city officials and organizers of Grand Taytay Bazaar in its grand opening last November 15, 2014. Vice Mayor Carlito Gonzaga expressed confidence and high hopes that Taytay Bazaar would soon be famous like Hongkong City.

“Hindi ako naniniwala sa hula, pero this time naniniwala ako na ang Taytay ay magiging katulad ng HongKong,” said Taytay vice mayor Carlito Gonzaga during the opening ceremonies.  Gonzaga is the father of TV host actress Toni Gonzaga and Alex Gonzaga.

Touted as the biggest bazaar in Metro Manila, the Grand Taytay Bazaar is a shopping haven with 5,000 square meters in space and 600 stalls for products display.

Located right beside SM Taytay, the Grand Taytay Bazaar (Manila East Road) will showcase an array goods from clothing and other garments, curtains, toys, bags, shoes, decors, furniture, woodworks, and trinkets and food among others at reasonable prices. Also on display are the best of Taytay products.

With 600 stalls it provides a spacious shopping with a lot of items to choose from. It also has a corner where shoppers can lounge in and a first aid unit for emergencies.

Nicky Andres, managing director of the Grand Taytay Bazaar says that he wants shopping at the Grand Taytay Bazaar to be a pleasurable experience. “We have lots of shops. We have lots of products. Ang gusto ko nandiyan na lahat pag nag shopping sila. At comfortable sila pag nag shopping.”

Nicky who is a native of Taytay continues, “We want the Grand Taytay Bazaar to be a showcase of what we have and what we can do. As a community, Taytay is progressive. Taytay is still a laid-back municipality but it has the feel of a city.”


Taytay is close to Cainta, Pasig and Taguig City and is accessible from various points from Metro Manila. It is considered as the “Woodworks and Garments Capital of the Philippines.” Taytay is ranked as the 10th Most Competitive Municipality in the 2014 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index.

The grand launch was attended by the Honorable Mayor of Taytay, Janet De Leon Mercado and hosted by Kaye Chua.  After the ribbon cutting ceremonies, Pop group MYMP serenaded the crowds while Backroom Talents NYOBG did a mini fashion show to give shoppers an idea on the most fashionable get up this season.

The Grand Taytay Bazaar with Evith Marie D. Andres as general manager, is designed by Architect Mila I. Martinez and AEB Builders headed by Antonio E. Bulanos for the structural design with Arch. Alfonzo DLR. Cruz structural designer also from AEB Builders.

For more information, please call: (0906) 356 4998 and 0920) 131 7507 ask Glennie of Grand Taytay Bazaar.

NYOBG BARES ALL THIS OCTOBER AT PAGCOR

Looking for an exciting late night show? Drop by any Pagcor branches and watch Benj Bolivar, Carlo Sawit, Maui Lumba, PJ Go, Avery Paraiso, Kaye Chua, Junnel Manansala, Jennica Ollero, and Nicole Koffman in their Not Your Ordinary Variety Show (NYOVS) this October.

Catch them live on October 11 (Casino Filipino Angeles), October 16 (Casino Filipino Hyatt), October 25 (Casino Filipino Ronquillo), October 30 (Casino Filipino Pavilion), and October 31 (Casino Filipino Tagaytay).

“It’s going to be a fun, fun night. All the audience need to do is to take the backseat and enjoy the ride. The NYOBG will take care of the rest.” That’s how Benj described NYOVS this October.

Carlo shared that his excitement never diminishes despite the numerous shows they have done. “It always feels like the first time. You gotta have this kind of mindset so you will look forward to every performance and not think of it as pure work. Di naman nakakasawa because we have different themes each month. New clothes, new gimmicks, new music to pump up the crowd.”

Chinese cutie PJ admitted there are still a lot in store for the audience. “Kahit marami na kaming naipakitang performances, may ihihirit pa kami. We don’t run out of ideas to make NYOVS better each time. We thank our management, Backroom Inc., because of the relentless support we receive. Kaya naman lalo namin pinagbubuti ang aming trabaho.”

Maui added, “Siyempre we thank our fans and the audience. Iyong iba nga sa kanila, dinadayo pa kami kung saan kami nagpe-perform. We feel appreciated and loved. We’re thrilled when we hear good feedback. Nakakataba ng puso and we’re inspired to do better not only in NYOVS but in our respective careers. It also proves that we did the right thing by joining showbiz.”

Kaye is used to walking onstage – either as a performer or as a beauty title holder (the last one being a 3rd Runner Up and People’s Choice Award in Ms. Manila 2014). “Like I previously said in an interview, it should go way beyond having fun when it comes to your career. You should feel comfortable and be sure of yourself because when you are, what you’re doing won’t feel like work anymore and that’s what I feel when I’m on stage.”

Avery considers each show as an opportunity to improve himself as an artist. He said, “Marami akong pinaghuhugutan ng inspiration to be a better performer, at isa na rito ang NYOVS. I learned to work harder and to be more comfortable because of our Pagcor shows.”

Jennica enthused, “I want to gain more experience and exposure. I’ve made up my mind to grab all the opportunities knocking on my doorstep.”

So for those going to watch NYOVS this October, Junnel chortled, “It will be a fun-filled night full of surprises and music. Bawal ang kill joy! Dapat lahat ay masaya. Dapat lahat ay chill lang.”

Nicole promised, “We assure you that the shows are a feast to the senses – spectacular production numbers and highly-infusing beats. Everything is prepared to give only the best to the audience.”

Special guests are Krazy Chikz and other Pagcor artists.

For Inquiries, call Backroom Inc at 4351108, 4351120 and 9280717 or email us at backroominc@hotmail.com.Like Backroom Inc. on facebook at www.facebook.com/backroominc and or follow Backroom Inc. on twitter at www.twitter.com/BackroomArtists.

Century Tuna Superbods Champion Maui Lumba

Mauro Francesco Lumba or Maui is a 21 year old model who is 6'1 tall and a graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Management from University of Santo Tomas.  He modelled for Fashion week under Gerry Katigbak, and has appeared on C2 Green Tea drink commercial.

Maui Lumba emerged as the champion of this year’s Century Tuna Superbods Superchallenge competition recently held at Pearl of the Pacific in Boracay. It was his first time to win the competition. Joining him for the title is Sara Polverini. They took home P500,000, a year of Gold’s Gym subscription, a one year supply of Century Tuna, and other fabulous prizes. Maui also bagged the People’s Choice Special Award.

Maui enthuses, “I’m so honored to be chosen as the winner of Century Tuna Superbods 2014. I’m so happy na nagbunga lahat ng mga pinaghirapan ko during the competition. If you look at the finalists, lahat sila deserving manalo.”

What’s the secret to his fit and buff body? He reveals, “Dedication and discipline. I live a healthy lifestyle by going to the gym regularly, sleeping at least eight hours a day, and eating the right kinds of food. Of course, what a better way to get a healthy body than to eat Century Tuna!”. According to him, he is on a low sodium diet on preparation for the competition, his friends were very supportive on his journey to become the winner of the Century Tuna Superbods Superchallenge.

Maui is soft spoken in person and is charming to melt you with his eyes and persona. He is also a basketball player and a model like his father Gerry Lumba, a contemporary of Edu Manzano and Christopher de Leon. As a model, Maui was frequently asked to grace special events in UST like the USTV awards. It was at that event that he was presented with the golden opportunity to join showbiz and become a member of NYOBG, Backroom’s newest league of artists.

“My first love was basketball and I pursued that career but I think this is my calling, to be a model and actor and I’m grateful for the opportunities given to me.”

He is excited what’s in store for him in showbiz. “I’m just grateful that I’m part of this group along with other great talents. The business has a lot of complications, but I think we can handle it.”

For Inquiries, call Backroom Inc at 4351108, 4351120 and 9280717 or email us at backroominc@hotmail.com. Like Backroom Inc. on facebook at www.facebook.com/backroominc and or follow Backroom Inc. on twitter at www.twitter.com/BackroomArtists.

NYOBG's Not Your Ordinary Variety Show This Summer.

Summer is just around the corner and what better way to beat the sweltering sun than to join the fun as NYOBG (Not Your Ordinary Boys and Girl) heats the runway in the extra hot special show titled Not Your Ordinary Variety Show live at various Pagcor Casino branches.

A whole night of rollicking performance awaits the audience on March 1 (Casino Filipino Pavilion), March 14 (Casino Filipino Mimosa Satellite), March 20 (Casino Filipino Hyatt), March 22 (Airport Casino Filipino), March 29 (Casino Filipino Olongapo), April 3 (Casino Filipino Olongapo), April 9 (CasinoFilipino Hyatt), April 12 (Airport Casino Filipino), April 23 (Casino Filipino Angeles), and April 26 (Casino Filipino Pavilion).

NYOBG, Backroom’s latest addition to its league of talented artists, is composed of Carlo Sawit, PJ Go, Avery Paraiso, Benj Bolivar, Kaye Chua, Maui Lumba, and Bon Jovi Osorio.

Carlo enthused, “I get an adrenaline rush whenever I perform in-front of a crowd. Since it’s a live show, may feedback agad from the audience so alam agad namin kung nage-enjoy ang manonood.”

“Since joining NYOBG, we have been together for over a year now. We’ve bonded together and it shows during our performance dahil comfortable na kaming magkakasama. We consider ourselves as one big, happy family,” said PJ, Benj, and Avery.

Kaye and Maui shared, “We’ve been friends since college. Now that we’re in NYOBG, mas lalo kaming naging close sa isa’t isa. Although we’re working, parang gimik na rin ito para sa amin lalo pa’t we’ve met the other guys. Sabi nga, the more, the merrier.”

Bon Jovi added, “I always look forward to our performances at Pagcor. Not everyone is given the chance to perform live onstage. It also prepares us for our future activities. Plus, it’s lots of fun!”

Joining them onstage as special guests are Krazy Chikz and Pagcor artist.

Aside from being busy with their Not Your Ordinary Variety Show, these new breed of young artists have their hands full of activities in their individual careers. Carlo is the newest endorser of Yellow Cab. He recently finished taping a special role in an upcoming ABS-CBN series and is now preparing for a role in a new project. Benj is part of a forthcoming series on ABS-CBN. Avery is currently shooting a movie under Skylight Films (Star Cinema’s sister company).

Meanwhile, after appearing on Maria Mercedes, Bon Jovi is now preparing for a special project. PJ and Maui will be launched as the latest product endorsers of a leading brand. Kaye is training in preparation for her big dream.

For Inquiries, call Backroom Inc at 4351108, 4351120 and 9280717 or email us at backroominc@hotmail.com. Like Backroom Inc. on facebook at www.facebook.com/backroominc and or follow Backroom Inc. on twitter at www.twitter.com/BackroomArtists.