Reality-TV goes online with “Superstar,” the first online singing star search, which has no less than Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo spearheading the project as endorser. Sarah has also lent her voice in singing its theme song, “This is My Dream.” The concept was unveiled recently by X-Play Online Games Inc. (X-Play), the casual games division of leading online gaming publisher IP e-Games Ventures Inc. (e-Games).

“Superstar” was announced during Domination IV, e-Games’ grand annual celebration held at SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. “Superstar” will be officially launched as the country’s first online videoke in May.

Domination IV proved to be the perfect venue for “Superstar” as it attracted thousands of gamers just like its previous Domination events. Guest stars included Mark Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go and bands Parokya ni Edgar, Sugarfree and Urbandub.

“With the rising popularity of internet sensations discovered over sites like You Tube and MySpace, ‘Superstar’ which was developed by Shanda Interactive Entertainment, will serve as a big break for those yet to be discovered,” said George Royeca, X-Play’s Chief Operating Officer.

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The ‘Secret Garden’ of a beauty queen

A decade and a half ago, beauty-and-brain Tiffany Cuña of Dagupan, Pangasinan was crowned Miss Maja Philippines ’95 in a glittering pageant held at Delta Theater in Quezon City. After that, she was sent to compete in the Miss Maja International competition held in Puerto Rico where she emerged one of the Top 10 finalists. Right now, Tiffany still has good looks to behold with nary a trace of the passing years in her whole being.

Just recently, Tiff (her nickname) launched “Secret Garden” scent in a private venue with invited few – mostly friends from the press and dealers.

When asked why “Secret Garden” is the trade mark of her environmental friendly scent, her answer revealed her romantic and peace-loving nature. “Because garden is the place where love blooms and romantics meet.’’

Admired and complimented for her fluent and engaging style of hosting that afternoon, the management graduate proudly and playfully admitted “It’s one of my gifts! Event hosting is my forte.’’

When one from the group of press people suggested that Tiff should try TV hosting and even movies, seconded by another and another who said “Miss Tiffany, you can pass as Ate to Anne Curtis, and to other pretty younger stars” – to their delight, she flashed a sweet smile and gamely exclaimed “Why not?”

But inside the charming appearance, Tiffany, a mom to 10-year-old son Riley and 15 months old daughter Ashley Nicole, is a woman of charity. She has a mission of helping impoverished babies afflicted with dreadful diseases.

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‘Extremely Private’ fashion show and party April 23

Times were gone when underwear was something worn only in private. These days, underwear has come out – and it will do so again in grand style when top models show off sexy lingerie and underwear collections by fashion designers such as Tina Daniac, Norman Noriega, Albert Figueras, Ricardo Valena, Vivien McDougal and Bong Allosa in a show billed “Extremely Private: Fashion Show and Party.”

A fashion show featuring underwear to be worn by top models is set on April 23, Friday, 9 p.m. at the Hard Rock Café Makati. It will feature top ramp models, beauty queens and celebrities that include Justine Gabionza (Miss Tourism Queen International 2006), Ariana Barouk (Miss Cuba Earth 2008 and TV personality), and Mariella Castillo, first runner-up of the Miss Bikini Philippines 2009 pageant.

They will be joined by models from Brazil and finalists from other bikini pageants and modeling competitions.

Providing the musical entertainment will be the country’s hottest all-female group the Mocha Girls.

The show is mounted by DMC Philippines’ Jesse Gonzales, MOSSIMO, Flirtazzy Exotic Novelties and The Red Tag Marketing Group, Inc. with Justin Lim, Tyrone Macam and Erwin Tan as producers.

Director is Larry Asistin. Official photographer is Ms. Rachel Lobangco. Official hair & makeup artist is Franck Provost Studio with L’Oreal Paris and Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS), Chef’s Bistro, DJ Academy Com.ph. Supported by media partners like Focalcast Network, Business Mirror, Manila Bulletin, Hataw, Remate and Magic 89.9 FM, RJ 100 FM, NU 107 FM, Love Radio 90.7, Easy Rock 96.3and 99.5RT as radio partners.

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Bobby’s fantasy

Water Village Grill & Restaurant in Bacoor, Cavite has been renovated and Bobby Velasco, who also owns Bobby’s Café along M. H. del Pilar, said he has a new outlet that can accommodate up to 500 persons. The place’s other outlets are called Fishpond, Davao, Bangkok (for private parties), Galleon (for those who love to sing). There are also live bands at the dining area at the middle the Pool Tropical Garden. A waterfall adorns the Façade and tropical fishes are all over the pool.

By the way, Bobby’s eldest daughter Princess is a very talented girl; she can act, sing and dance. Starting out as SM model, she is now in the cast of “Pilyang Kerubin,” a forthcoming show on GMA-7.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on April 20 go to Ms. Guia Gomez who’s running for mayor of San Juan, Nanette Inventor, Greggy Araneta, Carines Zaragoza, Jerome dela Fuente, Jaypee de Guzman, Shiela Santos, Elizabeth Paler, Erlinda O. Marteja, Teresita B. Chua, Ma. Francesca Orense, Eljohn M. Galigaro and DeMarcus M. Bricia.