Pilar Pilapil

MANILA, Philippines -- If Pilar Pilapil will not recover fast enough from the stabbings she suffered, she may not be able to perform in the stage play, “Vagina Monologues” which will be presented on April 29-30 at Teatrino in Greenhills.

A former beauty queen and a multi-awarded actress, Miss Pilapil has appeared in more than 50 movies, aside from various stage plays. In “Vagina Monologues,” she is supposed to play the segment “I Was There in the Room” about the birth of a child, but it does not endorse any particular way of delivery.

The other stars in “Vagina Monologues” and their respective monologues are: Princess Manzon, “Reclaiming Cunt,” which narrates that the cunt is not at all despicable but a lovely word; Angeli Bayani, “The Vagina Workshop,” “The ‘Wear’ and ‘Say’ List,” and “My Angry Vagina,” which is a complaint against the injustices being done against the vagina, such as the use of tampon, IUD, and douches; Kalila Aguilos, “The Little Coochie Snorcher that Could” and “Because He Liked to Look at It,” or how a woman had thought that her pubic area was ugly until she had a sexual intercourse and the man loved looking at her pubic area even for hours; Giselle Sanchez, “The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy,” where you would hear “moanings,” the grand climax of the evening; Angelina Kanapi, “The Flood,” “My Angry Vagina” and “The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy.”

Mia Dulce D’Bayan, artistic director of Cecilian Performing Arts, directs “Vagina Monologues.” She has directed several plays, like “Francesco,” “My God & My All,” “The Music Plays On,” “Sa Backstage Ng Buhay Namin,” and “Once on this Island.”

Hotdog reunites for one-night show

Members of the Hotdog band reunite for a one-night show at the Dusit Thani Manila’s grand ballroom on May 16.

Billed as “Hotdog: The Reunion,” the event brings together original players of the iconic band that pioneered the celebrated Manila Sound of the 1970s, aided by renowned session players of that era.

Band leaders Rene Garcia (lead guitarist/vocals) and Dennis Garcia (bass) join Jess Garcia on drums, and Gina Montes, Maso Diez, Joy Reyes and Rita Saguin Trinidad, all former lead vocalists of Hotdog at various times.

They will be backed up by guest performer Joey Abando from The Boyfriends, and session musicians Benjie Santos, Carlo Gaa, Roy Marinduque and Roy Sadicon.

Hotdog is the band behind such Pinoy light rock classics as “Pers Lab,” “Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko,” “Bongga Ka ’Day,” “Annie Batungbakal,” “Beh Buti Nga,” “Bitin Sa Iyo,” “Langit Na Naman,” “O, Lumapit Ka” and “Manila.”

Hotdog released over three dozen hit singles that went on to achieve gold and platinum status.

Their first album, “Hotdog: Unang Kagat,” released in 1974 by Villar Records, became such a monster hit that it spawned a movie of the same title the following year. It starred the band alongside some of the biggest names in local cinema – Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph Estrada, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos and Boots Anson Roa – in cameo roles.

Hotdog was formed by the Garcia brothers in 1974, when the contemporary music scene in the Philippines was lorded over by foreign acts spewing trite disco and funk tunes.

“Hotdog: The Reunion” is a project of Diva! Incorporated.

Tickets are available at the Dusit Thani Manila concierge.

Pacquiao vs. Mosley at SM Cinemas

Boxing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch the much awaited fight of global boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Paquiao and three division world champion Shane Mosley in real time at all SM Cinemas on May 8 at 9 a.m.

The giant screens at SM Cinemas provide the next best thing to watching the fight live in Las Vegas.

Mosley who started his pro career in 1993, had fought 34 times by 2000, amassing a 34-0 (32) record and beating the undefeated Philip Holiday to win the IBF Lightweight title.

Tickets are now available online at www.smcinema.com.

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