HOOQ ushers in Arrowverse: The Next Wave this October to DC Comics fans with the launch of the latest seasons of The Flash and Supergirl

If youre a fan of The Flash and Supergirl then its time to watch and catch the latest season on HOOQ the largest video on-demand service in Southeast Asia. You can watch it anytime anywhere you want through your mobile phone. Just download the HOOQ app and youre good to go. As HOOQ is the only streaming service in the Philippines to offer these DC Comic series same day as the U.S. release and customers can kick start their action-packed October with the complete seasons.

HOOQ – the largest video on-demand service in Southeast Asia, ushers in Arrowverse: The Next Wave this October to DC Comics fans with the launch of the latest seasons of top-rated U.S. TV series The Flash and Supergirl packed with complete box sets available to fuel your binge-watch experience on multiple devices – anytime, anywhere.

“Fans of Hollywood can always count on HOOQ to deliver the latest Hollywood entertainment!  Our customers get a bang for their buck as they enjoy blockbuster movies and exclusive day-and-date series releases direct from Hollywood.  We are all very excited to catch the latest seasons and have been counting down to them!” said Jennifer Batty, Chief Content Officer of HOOQ.

“We are thrilled to be bringing the latest seasons of these two shows to our viewers.  The Flash and Supergirl have garnered a strong and loyal following in the Philippines and both of these shows are constantly in the Top 20 most watched titles on HOOQ.  We hope you are as excited as we are to catch the latest seasons and find out what epic challenges await Barry and Kara!” said Sheila Paul, HOOQ Philippines Country Manager.

The Flash
Based on the popular DC Comics character Barry Allen/Flash (Grant Gustin), this popular superhero needs no introduction.  Bestowed with superhuman speed, The Flash takes crime scene investigation and crime fighting to a whole new level! The fifth season of The Flash will play heavily on Nora's (Jessica Parker Kennedy) big mistake at the end of season four.  Fans can also expect a new super villain to go head on with Flash and his friends as hinted by showrunners.  Catch all 5 seasons of this People’s Choice Award and new episodes of latest season winning series exclusively on HOOQ from 10 October onward.

Supergirl
Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, Supergirl comes back for a fourth season starring Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers aka Kara Zor-El (Supergirl)!  Joining the main cast in Season 4 will be Jesse Rath as Brainiac 5/Brainy, April Parker Jones as new character Colonel Haley and Sam Witwer as Agent Liberty.  The last season closed with Supergirl emerging from the woods somewhere in Siberia after defeating the Worldkiller Reign (Odette Annable) to save the world.  This season, our favorite female superhero will continue to take on evil forces as she saves the world from impending dangers.  Except not all evil are colored the same.  So how will Supergirl conquer her fears and bring hope to the world again?  Stay tuned as viewers can definitely expect massive plot twists and developments in the new season starting this October 15.

“Fans of The Flash and Supergirl will not be disappointed by the latest seasons – it is the most exciting season by far!  In addition, October’s content line up promises new and exciting movies and TV series from both Hollywood and Pinoy cinema for a truly binge-worthy month ahead!” said Jeff Remigio, Content and Programming Head of HOOQ Philippines.

How to get HOOQ
It’s easy to get HOOQ’d. Customers can simply download the HOOQ app from Apple Store or Google Play, sign up or log in, to access HOOQ’s extensive library of Hollywood and Asian hits.  Watch shows on HOOQ via Chromecast, Roku, and Android TV. Smart, TNT and Sun users can enjoy a 30-day free trial. Globe mobile users can enjoy a 45-day free trial. Globe customers can get to try HOOQ for up to 60 days on selected mobile and broadband plans.  Find out more and sign up today for a complimentary trial at www.hooq.tv.

#AcerDay features Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades at Centris ETON

Acer PH held a mini concert with  #AcerDay celebration featuring Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades to the delight of their fans at ETON Centris ground last October 8.

Moira dela Torre rendered songs from her album like Tagpuan, Sundo, Tagu- Taguan, Torete. She brought the house down likewise with IV of Spades.


Acer, together with Wish FM 107.5, goes full circle on Acer Day celebrations with the Acer Day Digital Concert featuring Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades

Acer Philippines rounds off a successful Acer Day run as it partners with Wish FM 107.5 for the Acer Day Digital Concert. Held last October at the Eton Centris Walk, the event reunited Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades who brought the house down with their show-stopping performances and an even more exciting surprise.

Now on its second year, the brand’s annual event was launched as a way to celebrate and continually refresh Acer. Completing the roster of 20 countries across the Pan-Asia Pacific Region who participated in the Acer Day festivities, Acer Philippines treated customers to nearly two months of various awesome promos and discounts.

“It’s such a good feeling to be coming back with Acer Day for a second year,” shares Sue Ong-Lim, Sales and Marketing Director of Acer Philippines. “As this year’s celebration comes to a sweet end, we feel that we are starting a tradition with our consumers that is surely just going to get better with time.”

Remaining faithful to this year’s Acer Day theme “Play Music Together”, the leading tech and innovations company partnered with Wish FM 107.5 to reunite Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades, who had previously led the launch event of Acer Day last July. After delivering much-awaited encore performances, the two music icons took the crowd by surprise as they boarded the Wish Bus to sing, for the first time in public, “Huli Na Ba Ang Lahat?”, a piece they collaborated on specifically for Acer Day.

“As artists, this year’s Acer Day theme ‘Play Music Together’ really spoke to us, and we’re grateful that Acer Philippines trusted us to bring to such a powerful message to life,” shares Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades. “In this song we hope to show that good music can result from even two seemingly different genres, which we think is what Acer Day 2018 is all about.”

For more information on the different activities and promotions, simply visit the Acer Philippines Facebook Page or the Acer Day website at http://acer-day.com/ph.

Vivo V11 takes night time perfectly shot photos with ease and confidence

Night photography is as most sought after as it is oftentimes hard to achieve. Capturing moments spent with friends during night-outs, time and again, are met with disappointments with underexposed or washed out shots. Selfie expert and global smartphone brand Vivo recognizes this difficulty with the V11’s backlight and lowlight mode feature.

 

Photos taken using the Vivo V11 are never too bright nor too dark.

 
The Vivo V11 flawlessly captures every detail of the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

 

Vivo V11’s Artificial Intelligence Dual Camera boasts of Backlight HDR Feature and Low Light Mode which use AI algorithms to capture multiple frames, later combining them to create perfectly exposed photos, made possible even in low-lit environments.

Moreover, Vivo’s AI dual rear cameras augments the amount of perspective allowing for improvement of sharpness and crispness of shots taken. With the V11 camera’s ever-popular Bokeh effect, the focus of the photograph is enhanced with a blurry effect thrown in for added drama.

Its 12-megapixel + 5MP dual rear camera fusion increases the amount of perspective, giving a near 3D image effect on photos. The superior photo quality is supported by the camera’s large f/1.8 aperture and 1.28μm pixels as well as its Dual Pixel Sensors with 24 million photosensitive units which boost light sensitivity and focusing speeds.

So, when the sun goes down, do not let the darkness intimidate you. Whip out your Vivo V11 and take night time perfectly shot photos with ease and confidence. #

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

Catch Lynn Ruth Miller on October 18 at the Relik Bar in BGC and on October 19 at the Union Jack Tavern in Makati City

The world’s oldest female comedian, Lynn Ruth Miller, is hauling her creaking bones and her bag of funny tricks for a two-day Manila show this coming October 18 and 19.

But don’t let her age fool you as the 85-year old Ohio-born funny woman brings with her laughs about her advanced age and how sex is like at 85.

“I make aging sound like it’s fun,” Lynn says of her brand of comedy.

Dubbed the new Joan Rivers of Fringe Comedy at The Edinburgh International Fringe, Lynn is a regular at the San Francisco Punchline, The Stand in Scotland and The International in Dublin and is now chomping at the bit ready now to do her storytelling, cabaret and stand-up comedy throughout the world to prove that her aging has been amazing.

She started her comedy career at 71. She made it to Las Vegas in America’s Got Talent, 2008, won People’s Choice in 2009 Branson Comedy Festival, the finals in Bill Word’s Funniest Female Contest 2009 and semi-finals in the SF International Comedy Competition, the top 100 in Britain’s Got Talent and won both nights of the Texas Burlesque Festival without taking off anything that matters.

She was the 2013 TO&ST winner for GRANNY’S GONE WILD: best cabaret Edinburgh Fringe. That show was performed at the Soho Theatre in London in March 2014. In August, she performed her fourth solo show NOT DEAD YET a compilation of stories and songs about her life, directed by Sarah Louise Young with songs written by Young and Michael Roulston to 4 and 5 star reviews.

Now, for her first time in Manila, Lynn is treating Filipinos to two shows aptly called Aged to Imperfection (October 18) and Barely Standing (October 19).

“I’m hoping to make everyone laugh,” she says, as if it was any doubt that the woman who throws incontinence pads at the audience and makes jokes about the joys of aging (“There are many joys to aging, for example, I wake up in the morning”) could be anything but hilarious.

“There’s no more PMS. When I tell you I’m gonna kill you, I mean it!” she jokes.

Join Prime i Events and Lynn Ruth Miller and don’t miss the chance watching a woman who’s barely standing crack jokes about her life, her age and everything in between.

Catch Lynn Ruth Miller on October 18 at the Relik Bar in BGC and on October 19 at the Union Jack Tavern in Makati City. The shows will be opened by ventriloquist Ruther Urquia and hosted by Aldo Cuervo. Doors open at 6 p.m. and shows start at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available at Ticketnet (www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-555) at Ticketbooth at 887-5131 or by calling 0920-9717055 or 0917-5703057. Tickets are priced at P1,000 for advanced buyer and P1,250 at the door.

Jollibee’s latest ad will get you rushing to the nearest Jollibee

Jollibee’s latest ad showcases its best-selling crispy-sarap fries!
To highlight the crispy-sarap in every bite of its best-selling Jolly Crispy Fries, fast-food giant releases an ad that will get you rushing to the nearest Jollibee

“Malata” (limp) means a general lack of energy, pep, enthusiasm, and when used to refer to food, a lack of crunch, lively flavor, or interesting textures. For many Pinoy French fry-lovers, there’s nothing better than enjoying crispy-sarap right from the first bite, like with Jollibee’s best-selling Jolly Crispy Fries.

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food brand, recently released an online video that hilariously captures how unfortunate malata—especially in a traditionally crispy favorite—can be. With on-point comedic performances and crave-inducing beauty shots of the Jolly Crispy Fries.

By focusing on situations where malata just wouldn’t cut it, the video—conceptualized by creative agency Dentsu Jayme Syfu and brought to life by Makina Productions—shows a scene familiar to many Pinoy teens: a volleyball game.

In this scenario, the character is put under the spotlight for a highly anticipated shining moment, only to let the cheering crowd down because of her malata, lackluster performance. This dyahe moment serves as the perfect segue into the direct opposite of malata: crispiness served up in every bite of the Jolly Crispy Fries.

Made with 100% real potatoes and covered with special fries coating to make every piece extra crispy, Jolly Crispy Fries serve as the perfect complement to classic Jollibee favorites or as a flavorful, satisfying snack on its own. And with different serving sizes—even up to jumbo—it’s the best treat to share with the whole barkada while hanging out or whenever the craving for bite after bite of unforgettably crispy potatoes strikes.

“This new ad is a great way to illustrate the unique crispy-sarap kada bite goodness of the Jolly Crispy Fries,” said Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary products. “The funny scenario definitely captures the feeling when you get soggy, limp fries—it’s not fun and you end up feeling dismayed. Plus, malata fries don’t pack the flavor and the unparalleled enjoyment of snacking on crispy, golden, perfectly cooked potatoes. There’s truly nothing else like the Jolly Crispy Fries!”

Jolly Crispy Fries are available all day in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru transactions. Pick your preferred serving size from regular (P39.00*), large (P60.00*), and when you just can’t get enough, the jumbo (P72.00*)! You can also watch the wonderful ads on Jollibee’s digital assets: on Facebook and YouTube!

For more information on Jollibee’s latest products and promotions, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.
* Prices may vary across different locations.

On a hunt for the best travel deals? Mark your calendar as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) holds the first ever Smart Travel Sale Fair at the World Trade Center in Pasay

This Smart promo is just in time as we are going to travel this coming November to Shen Zhen, China and Taiwan.  We will need some reliable internet connection to help us cover these trips and document them.

On a hunt for the best travel deals? Mark your calendar as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) holds the first ever Smart Travel Sale Fair at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Oct. 12 to 14, 2018.

A huge travel extravaganza, the Smart Travel Sale Fair brings together major airlines and over 100 agencies and booking partners to offer exciting deals perfect for your holiday getaways and bucket list destinations.

Groundbreaking pre-booking feature for data roaming packages

At the event, Smart is set to introduce its groundbreaking pre-booking feature for data roaming packages - a first in the country. This unique feature will allow customers to conveniently buy their data roaming services ahead of their trip, so they won't have to worry about staying connect online while traveling and exploring the world.

As a big treat, customers pre-booking at Smart's themed booth at the event will get 50 percent discount on Smart’s data roaming products. All Smart customers can also enjoy 50 percent discount on the Php100 entrance fee by simply presenting a special text message from Smart before paying at the ticket counters.

Celebrating Filipinos' passion for traveling

“The first ever Smart Travel Sale Fair is a huge celebration of the Filipinos’ growing passion for exploring the world and sharing all these memorable travel experiences with loved ones,” said Kat Luna-Abelarde, FVP and Group Head of International Roaming & Carrier Business for PLDT and Smart.

“That’s why aside from giving the best airline promos and hotel discounts, the Smart World Travel Sale Fair also offers 50 percent discount on new and improved Smart data roaming products so you can enjoy a more convenient and worry-free getaways in over 153 destinations,” she added.

When you roam with Smart, you have all the travel information you need at your fingertips. You can also hail a cab using an app, book flights and hotels on the go, track your trip or map out your destinations, translate foreign words in a snap, and, most importantly, share all your travel experiences with loved ones in real time on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat and via top messaging apps.

One-stop portal for worry-free data roaming

Smart customers can easily purchase and monitor their data roaming activities while traveling with Smart’s Data Roaming Manager, a one-stop portal that features all available data roaming products as well as keeps track of data roaming usage while on the go.

The Data Roaming Manager is accessible to all Smart customers traveling in over 153 countries. Just follow these 4 easy steps when outside the country:
1. TURN OFF WIFI on your smartphone
2. TURN ON DATA ROAMING and MOBILE DATA
3. Open your smartphone's web browser and go to  roam.smart.com.ph
4. Select the Data Roaming Package that’s right for you and CLICK “SUBSCRIBE”.

 With just a simple click, the portal allows you to conveniently subscribe to Smart’s suite of new and improved data roaming products – from the data-packed GigaRoam, which offers 1GB data roaming valid for 5 days for as low as Php999, to the no-frills Roam Lite, which offers light web surfing and social media apps access valid for 24 hours for as low as Php150. Data packs are also available for social media use and browsing, starting at P150, valid for 24 hours.

To find out how you can catch exciting deals at the Smart Travel Sale Fair, check out Smart’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for updates. You can also follow #RoamWithSmart for updates and visit smart.com.ph/Roaming or more details on how to make the most of Smart’s data roaming offers.

Starbucks Reserve now offers its first ice cream and coffee pairings

If youre like me who wants to pair coffee with ice cream, then youre in for the winning combination with Starbucks Reserve.

Opposites make perfect combinations and this holds true for the unique pairing of ice cream and coffee. Both are well-loved: Coffee has always been seen as a comforting, warm drink while ice cream is known as an indulgent, cool dessert. But when these two ingredients are put together, it’s like fate, the results are bound to be something wonderful.

 
Delightful fusions are now making their way to select Starbucks Reserve stores, as the global coffee brand now offers its first ice cream and coffee pairings.


The new  exciting and delectable coffee with ice cream lineup is part of Starbucks continuous efforts to further elevate the coffee experience for their customers, thoughtfully crafting beverages that amaze with every sip.

The roster of coffee-based ice cream beverages includes the Classic Affogato, the House Affogato, the Cold Brew and the Nitro Cold Brew Float, and the Cold Brew Malt.

Starbucks provides a premium coffee experience, transporting its customers to the cafes of Italy with a staple dessert – the Classic Affogato which is made with two shots of Reserve espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. The simplicity of pouring hot espresso over cold ice cream not only offers a rich creaminess at first taste, but exposes the nuanced flavors unique to each espresso.

A sweeter and more indulgent variation of the Classic Affogato is the House Affogato that includes a drizzling of rich, caramelly Demerara syrup and a dusting of cinnamon which adds a subtle aromatic spice to the dessert.

                           Starbucks Reserve Nitro Cold Brew Float


There is also the Cold Brew Float for those looking for a little something extra for their mid-afternoon coffee run - a smooth and bold cold brew topped with a thick dollop of vanilla ice cream. Customers can also try the Nitro Cold Brew Float which is made with nitrogen-infused cold brew for a creamier finish.

Finally, there is the Cold Brew Malt, a drink that pays homage to the old-school malt milkshake but with a special coffee twist. This ultra-creamy drink is spindle-blended with cold brew coffee, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate bitters. 

                              Starbucks Reserve Cold Brew Malt

So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss the chance to indulge in these dreamy, creamy delights at Starbucks Reserve Westgate Alabang in Muntinlupa and Starbucks Reserve Three E-com in Pasay.

Moose Gear launches 2018 Holiday Collection

Back in the day, I remember attending  go - sees and workshops for kids. I'll be queuing up like crazy just to let my kids ages 3 and 6 respectively,  to  join and experience the fun of being with other kids. Those were the days when I instantly turned into a stage mother, fashion stylist and coach in one. I would be dressing them up and make them sing and dance, even if they were out of tune. 

I got an invite recently to attend and witness the Moose Gear 2018 Holiday Season workshop for kids today October 7 at SM The Block atrium. The event was participated by kids from ages 3 to 12.

A great day of bonding and learning marked the Sunday of 150 energetic and stylish Moose Gear and Moose Girl kids last October 7 at the annual 'Moose HOIiday Playcamp held at SM North EDSA. 

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0n top of keeping their ultimate promise of providing quality and fashionable clothes for kids all over the country. Moose Gear once again brought to life its Continuous mission of cultivating kids passion for performance through the 2018 Moose Playcamp.

Boys and girls aged 3 to 12 enjoyed their entire afternoon and busted their moves just like the Moose Gear and Moose Girl ambassadors. as professional dance teachers facilitated the two-batches of workshop.

Apart from learning, the participating kids were also treated to an exciting live performance from the two batches of Moose Gear and Moose Girl ambassadors namely Raikko Mateo, John Steven De Guzman, Marc Santiago, Sophia Reola, Ashley Sarmiento and Chunsa Jung, as well as, Nhikzy Calma, Marco Masa, CX Navarro, Jana Agoncillo and Yesha Camile.

The fun didn’t just end there, as the endorsers also gamely met, greeted and gave autographs to the kids.

Another highlight of the program was the presentation of Moose Gear and Moose Girl’s latest holiday collection composed of athleisure outifits dresses, skirts and tops characterized by casual wear with sporty details, and jackets, button-downs, pants and shirts in denim, reds, stripes and ribbing design. There’s also something for those who are excited to bundle up this coming Christmas season as pullovers and jackets are also available.

Moose Gear just got started with their holiday treat through the Moose Holiday Playcamp, but more is in store for those who would join the current promo #MGAthleisure on MG”s official social media accounts. The promo, which will run until October 10, would give four lucky kids a chance to meet their Goin’ Bulilit idols face-to-face and their very own MG Goodie Bag!

Meanwhile, those who want their kids to be the face of Moose Gear or Moose Girl online this Christmas season may join the MG Holiday Endorser promo! All they have to do is post a photo of their kids wearing MG and then answer the question: Why should we choose you as the MG Holiday Endorser? The winners of the promo, which will run until November 5, would get Kidzania passes and an MG lootbag!

Get your fashionable and affordable Moose Gear and Moose Girl apparel for kids aged 1 to 14 years old in SM Department stores nationwide.

For more updates about the latest Moose Gear and Moose Girl collections, sales, promos and events just follow Moose Gear on Instagram @moosegearkids and like their official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/moosegear

Shell Saltwater Supercars: Add this cool collectible toy cars to your collection

 If you're thinking of gifting your kids, husband, and friends this holiday season, then this is the perfect gift he/she will surely loved . Especially if he is into tiny cars collection.

Jam-packed full of science, fun, and doing good- the new Shell Saltwater Supercars bring to the Philippines an exciting new toy concept and racing experience.

Their most advanced collection of toy cars yet, Shell unveils its new Saltwater Supercar collection just in time for the Christmas season. Each model combines state of the art technology using electric engines powered by saltwater with a sleek and futuristic design. Each package contains 1 supercar, 2 lithium batteries, the salt and water mixer with dropper, and a user manual.



Sure to delight kids and kids at heart alike, the toys are packed with special features to enhance both learning and play. In powering up the Saltwater Supercars, children can witness firsthand an alternative source of energy in action. With a simple mix of table salt and water, a few drops will get the toy’s engine running and the Saltwater Supercar moving.

A sure hit with collectors, it comes in four striking models all customizable with special stickers. Racing is made more fun with build-your-own racetracks that can be shaped and decorated, as well as with the Shell Saltwater Supercar mobile app available for free download on iOS and Android. Lithium batteries will also be made available for extended gameplay.



As part of Shell’s efforts on sustainability and waste reduction, every purchase will come with a P2.00 donation to Plastic Bank and their efforts to help reduce poverty and plastic waste in various communities in the Philippines. The racetracks are also made from Bagasse, a 100% biodegradable organic material with no additive or chemicals.

“At Shell, we champion innovation and new energy solutions. With the new Saltwater Supercars we hope to offer an elevated experience with toy cars, bringing cutting edge technology to our loyal customers, and for all ages to enjoy,” said Mark Malabanan, Shell V-Power Brand Manager.

The Shell Saltwater Supercars will be available at participating Shell stations nationwide until November 30. The Shadow (Black) and Lightning (White) models will be offered starting October 1st, while Sunchaser (Yellow) and Fireball (Red) will be sold by October 16th.

For every P500 purchase of Shell Fuels, you can avail one Saltwater Supercar or racetrack at P225 for Shell V-Power and P275 for Shell FuelSave. The Supercars and racetracks may also be availed at special rates with a minimum purchase of Shell lubricants and items at Shell Select and Deli2go. Motorists get a free Saltwater Supercar for every oil change package using Shell Helix Ultra, Shell Helix High Mileage, or Shell Helix HX7 at participating Shell Helix OilChange+ and Shell Helix Service Centers.



Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 16523 Series of 2018.

Its a night to remember with “Kuh Ledesma Christian Bautista Sing Streisand Groban Legrand” concert

If you are an old soul and would want to hear classic songs all night long from  Barbra Streisand's classics like  Evergreen, You Dont Bring Me Flowers, The Way We Were, Memory, Tell Him and Groban's You Raise Me Up, All I Ask of You, What I Did For Love. Then its time to bring that special someone to a date at The Tent at Solaire and reminisce memories together as Kuh Ledesma and Christian Bautista will serenade you to a night of classic songs on October 20, 2018. You may date your titos and titas with you.

                       
Listen to classic melodies from iconic names in music history be transformed by two of the country’s finest voices in a concert entitled, “Kuh Ledesma Christian Bautista Sing Streisand Groban Legrand” happening on October 20, 2018 at The Tent at Solaire.

As an advocate of Filipino artists, Solaire showcases yet another pair of brilliant stars that will serve as the opening act in the integrated resort’s newest event venue, The Tent. “The Tent seeks to accommodate Solaire’s ever expanding entertainment fare. We can now simultaneously hold concerts and musicals in two spaces for our guests’ enjoyment. It is quite fitting that The Tent’s maiden offering is “Kuh Ledesma Christian Bautista Sing Streisand Groban Legrand” as it speaks of how time is a transforming force, a common thread that the artists and Solaire have experienced over the years. It will truly be a wonderful night of beautiful music.” says Audie Gemora, Solaire’s Director for Entertainment.

Kuh Ledesma has been in the business for four decades and is showing no signs of stopping from performing on stage. She was prominently compared to Barbra Streisand during her beginnings, but eventually shook the association off due to her own striking looks, soulful sound and acting prowess. The veteran artist behind the hits “Dito Ba?”, “Til I Met You”, and “One More Try” has a busy 2018 with shows both local and abroad, including her upcoming concert with Christian Bautista whom she’s sang with several times in the past. “It’s always a pleasure to work with Christian.” she says. “First of all, he has a great voice – and it’s always a delight working with singers with great voices. Second, he is a friend and brother in Christ, so that’s a bonus. Lastly, he’s good looking — what else can I ask for?”

Asia’s Pop Idol Christian Bautista also had his dose of early comparison. He was likened to American artist Josh Groban for his lanky physique when he first auditioned for a defunct television singing contest. Despite his competition exit, he was offered a recording contract and thus began his climb to entertainment stardom. His debut single “The Way You Look At Me” received an acclaimed exposure in Indonesia which set his singing career in an international trajectory. Kuh is not a stranger as a performance partner, and Christian only has praises to say about her. “I’ve learned so much from her. As an artist, I admire the brilliance she injects in our craft. She knows how every little detail will flow and has total control of her shows. It’s an amazing opportunity to see how she does it and be able to sing with her on the same stage again.”

With strings of ups and down throughout the years under their belts, both artists agree that time has allowed them to translate their repertoire into more personal narratives of their lives even beyond the limelight. Kuh divulges, “Being in the industry for 40 years, the songs have become mine over time. There is one song that brings me to tears whenever I hear it and this concert is my opportunity to sing it as my own.” To put more context, Christian cites his relationship with fiancé Kat Ramnani and how she has made an impact to his performances. “Groban’s ‘You Raise Me Up’ has more meaning to me now. When I hear it, sing it, I think about Kat and how the song perfectly describes how she affects me and how much she inspires me.”


Reflecting on the last few years since doing this concert for the first time, Kuh shares, “The years in between have brought a lot of amazing experiences. We’ve gone through various events, even life changing milestones that bear different emotions. Although the songs will be familiar and the best from the three icons, there will be more depth and honesty.” says Kuh. “Our, and of course the fans of Streisand, Legrand and Groban can definitely expect a deeper sense of connection in the songs that we will sing in the concert. It’ll still be the music that the fans have fallen in love with, only this time more heartfelt.”

For tickets to “Kuh Ledesma Christian Bautista Sing Streisand Groban Legrand”, you can call TicketWorld at 891-9999.