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‘Your Song presents Someone to Love’ finale

October 31, 2009, 6:02pm

“Your Song presents Someone” to Love star Bea Alonzo revealed that she will definitely miss working with on-screen partner Sam Milby as their “Your Song” series steps on its final episode on Sunday.

“Mami-miss ko siya (Sam Milby) siyempre,” Bea expressed. “Naging tuluy-tuloy rin kasi ang projects namin ni Sam together.”

Meanwhile, Bea turned 22 last Oct. 17. And just recently, her fans and friends arranged a surprise party for the birthday girl. Some of the ASAP IT Girls namely, Anne Curtis, Iya Villania, Nikki Gil, and Shaina Magdayao were present and were all teasing her about a new “J” in her life. Who could it be?

In the final episode of “Your Song presents Someone to Love,” Melissa (Bea) still weeps for the death of his father. On the other hand, Morrie (Sam) continues to show his heartfelt concern to Melissa. However, Brenda (Princess Ryan) causes an incident that will push Melissa to fire Morrie from the company. A confrontation between Melissa and Morrie leads to the latter’s accident.

Don’t miss the last episode of “Your Song presents Someone to Love” on Sunday after “ASAP’09.”

Chicosci launches album at Eastwood

Rock band Chicosci, one of those with real big fan base, is launching its latest album “Fly Black Hearts” on Nov. 7, 8 p.m. at Eastwood Central Plaza. The Friday night event dubbed “Black Hearts Party” is a big treat for the group’s fans as the five-man rock unit is giving personal items for prize and posterity.

The rocking night is being made possible by Eastwood City, Odyssey Music and Video, NU 107, and MCA Music which released the band’s newest album featuring the single “Diamond Shotgun.” Check www.getmusic.com.ph for further information about the well-respected act.

MBC National Choral Competition

Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) has launched a nationwide search for the best choirs throughout the Philippines to compete in the MBC National Choral Competitions as centerpiece activity for the annual Paskong Pinoy celebrations.

Regional auditions will be held on Nov. 3 (Laoag), Nov. 5, (Baguio), Nov. 7-8 (Aliw Theater), Nov. 12 (Cagayan de Oro), Nov. 14 (Cebu), Nov. 16 (Iloilo), and Nov. 18 (Davao). The top 20 children’s choirs and 20 outstanding vocal ensembles for the Open category will take part in the semifinals scheduled on Dec. 15-18 at the Star Theater, capped by the grand finals at the Aliw Theater on Dec. 19.

For enquiries, e-mail siouxstar@gmail.com or log onto http://manilabroadcasting.multiply.com.

‘SIS’ wins Best Talk Show in 2009 CMMA
 
GMA Network’s “SIS” continues to reinforce its supremacy as the country’s favorite and top-rating morning talk-variety show after bagging the 2009 Best Talk Show in the recently-concluded 31st Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). It was held at the San Carlos Seminary Auditorium in Makati City recently.

“SIS” hosts Gelli de Belen and Carmina Villaroel personally accepted the award. This outstanding recognition from CMMA further strengthened the position of SISas the country’s No. 1 morning talk show. 

For eight years, it has consistently enjoyed a stronghold on viewer’s trust toppling eight ABS-CBN shows pitted against it. As it continues to lead in TV ratings in Mega Manila, “SIS” remains to be the viewers most preferred daily morning show and even a client favorite.
 
DJs showdown at Star City’s Lazer Blaster

The most popular deejays on Manila Broadcasting Company’s top-rating FM stations recently engaged each other in heart-racing, adrenaline-pumping, non-stop action at Star City’s Lazer Blaster.

Blasting each other to bits with their futuristic battle gear were 90.7 Love Radio’s Nicole Hyala, Papa Jack, Rica Hera, Missy Hista, Christine Dera, and Rico Panero, led by their station manager Jojo Cheung, versus the battle-ready 101.1 Yes! FM group of Vilma Taray, Maria Maldita, Totoy Bato, Diego Bandido, Biboy Bibo, Beauty, Bruno, and Brownie, with Glenn Garci and their deputy station supervisor Karen Golfo.

It was a true battle of wits as the Love Radio team, which has rated #1 overall on the AC Nielsen survey for the last 7-1/2 years, sought to keep their home base intact amid ultraviolet lights, powerful strobes, and wall-mounted laser beams of the interactive arena.

Showing their mastery of the most advanced computer controlled laser games system in the world, Yes! FM poured the heat on, tagging their worthy opponents repeatedly at every turn.

3-day event at Centennial Garden

A star studded Halloween treat to be led by Roselle Nava, Arci Muñoz, Stef Prescott, Joy Viado, Nitro Girls, Hale and stand-up comedians galore awaits guests and loyal patrons of Centennial Garden (at the National Road, Sta. Rosa, Laguna) to mark its 10th year anniversary since it opened in 1999.

For all the supportive clients of Centennial management, the Garden prepared a series of events at the park on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. Highlights of 3-day event are the Michael Jackson Thriller Dance competition, trick and treat and parlor games for everyone.