2010 is a banner year for Chris Cahilig Talent Services artists who received acclaim and respect from both the critics and the public – gaining more fans than ever before. And this Christmas season, these artists can make special Yuletide events more fun and unforgettable with their hosting, singing and comic skills.

Here they are:

Tambalan, the duo of superstar radio deejays Chris Tsuper and Nicole Hyala, is the hottest radio act today. Their early morning radio show aired on 90.7 Love Radio is a favorite of audiences in all age groups and demographics.

Tambalan received three nominations in the PMPC Star Awards for Music: Best Novelty Song; Best Novelty Artist; and Best Novelty Album; and two nominations in the prestigious Awit Awards for Best Novelty Song and Best Christmas Song.

“The most amazing thing about Nicole and Chris’ Tambalan is how natural they look and sound when communicating to their audience. They are able to make their audience appreciate the lighter, brighter side of life,” says manager Chris Cahilig.

Bekimon is one of the fastest rising stars today. He first became famous as an Internet phenomenon: His comedy skits posted over YouTube have received more than two million views altogether. Bekimon was recognized for this feat at the Top Entertainment Awards when he received the YouTube Sensation of the Year prize.

A talented actor, comedian and host, Bekimon is a regular in the afternoon soap “Juanita Banana” and a host of “Umagang Kay Ganda.” He also appears in “Shoutout” and “Hulihin Ang Bituin” Christmas promo of the Kapamilya network.

Myrus, on the other hand, is one of the finest young vocalists in the pop/R&B scene today. Hailed as OPM’s “Sentimental Prince,” Myrus is remembered for his unforgettable revival of the 1970s hit “Sayang.” This revival helped his album “Love Cycle” (with two printings and still available in the market) hit the Gold Record mark.

Myrus has been nominated to the prestigious 23rd Awit Awards and was proclaimed Best New R&B Recording Artist at the Top Entertainment Awards. Myrus is considered one of the best voices today by no less than Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez and international singer Diana King.

1:43 (One Forty-Three) is the hot new boy band setting fans a-swooning over their smooth, stylish Oriental looks and heartfelt OPM vocals. Despite being very new to the scene, they’re already a big hit in the teenage and tween markets: In just five days since they put out their 1:43 Fan Page on Facebook, their fan page is growing exponentially.

1:43 are Anjo, Gold, Kim and Yuki. They’ve recently released their first digital single, “Merry Christmas Na,” a light, sweetly romantic, and catchy ballad humming with youthful vibes.

Aries Sales is a singer-songwriter who is Davao’s acoustic heartthrob. He strums on his listeners’ heartstrings as easily as he plucks notes from his guitar. A rock-solid and charming live performer, Aries is blessed with amazing guitar skills, tremendous musicality, plus a warm, edgy and thrillingly versatile voice (he goes from ballads to folk songs, to acoustic, to OPM and alternative rock to R&B easily).

For inquiries about these artists, e-mail chriscahilig@gmail.com.

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All-girl dance contest set today

The stage is set for the biggest battle of all-female dance groups as Crissa, one of the country’s top teen fashion brands, holds the Grand Finals of the Crissa Dance Synergy today, Dec. 11, at the Activity Center, SM Mall of Asia.

Crissa Dance Synergy is the longest-running all-girl dance competition in the country. Now on its sixth year, the competition gathers all-female dance groups from different high schools and universities in Metro Manila.

This year, the event is expected to be even more fun and fabulous with its “Sex and the City”-inspired theme.

Grand champions for the high school and college categories each get P100,000 cash prize while 1st runners-up each receive P75,000 cash. Second runner-up winner for the high school category gets P50,000 cash.

The Crissa Dance Synergy 2010 is presented by Juicy, The Body Shop, WL Foods, Biogenic, Reva Footwear, Fres Beauty Soap and Sisters Sanitary Napkin. For more information, check out Crissa Jeans on Facebook.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Dec. 11, go to Sen. Aquilino Pimentel and granddaughter Hannah, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Kristoffer Ian de Leon, Mrs. Lovely Romulo, Francisco R. Sibal, Brenda del Rio, Alice Cabahug, Mark Manalang, Ellen V. Gerapusco, Vicky Salvador, Emil Anton Coronel, Nelson Navarro, Baby Nebrida, Dik Trofeo, Col. Reynaldo Cabauatan, Halina Perez, Lulay dela Cruz, Hazel Tuazon-Soriano, Lina P. Ramos, Lily Salazar, Alberto Ting, Atty. Estellita Aguirre, Cecile Marcarda, Yong An Chiu, and Karen Martinez...