‘In the name of love’ stars Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin

MANILA, Philippines -- The long wait is over. Star Cinema is on May 11 the much-awaited movie team-up of Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin – “In the Name of Love,” which is the film company’s grand 18th anniversary presentation.

Master filmmaker Olivia M. Lamasan directs this beautiful romantic drama, the very first screen pairing of Aga and Angel.

This is where we will see Aga in a role we’ve never seen him before. On the other hand, coming from the successful teleserye “Imortal,” Angel’s versatility will be showcased in this movie. The movie also stars Jake Cuenca.

“In the Name of Love” also features Dante Rivero, Leo Rialp, Smokey Manaloto, Ryan Eigenmann, Emilio Garcia, Kat Alano, Dimples Romana, Bobby Andrews, Michael Flores, Joshua Zamora, Nanding Josef, Maliksi Morales, Paul Salas and Carmi Martin. It also has a beautiful theme song, “Love Story (Where Do I Begin),” interpreted by Gary Valenciano.

Written by both Direk Olive and Enrico Santos, “In the Name of Love” is a romantic triangle drama where Aga plays former dance instructor Emman Toledo assigned to choreograph for the Governor’s Ball. There he meets engaged couple Cedes Fernandez (Angel Locsin) and Dylan Evelino (Jake Cuenca). Never do the three people imagine that such encounter will force a radical change in their lives.

“In the Name of Love” asks the question “What would you give for one touch, one kiss, one great love?” For more details about the film and its making, you can also visit http://inthenameoflove.ph, www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://Twitter.com/StarCinema, Twitter.com/IndNameOfLOVE, YouTube.com/ABSStarCinema, http://Facebook.com/StarCinema, Facebook.com/InTheNameOfLoveMovie, http://StarCinema.Multiply.com.

Poreotics, Justin Bieber’s Manila concert opening  act, meet fans

Smart, with official TV partner TV5, presents, the Poreotics Mall Hop at the following SM Supermalls: May 6, 5 p.m. at SM Megamall Event Center, May 7, 5 p.m. at SM North EDSA Sky Dome, and May 8, 5 p.m. at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

The crew was hailed champions at the “America’s Best Dance Crew” Season 5 and just recently won as Team of the Year at the World of Dance awards.

Over the last couple of years, the Poreotics laboriously honed their craft of popping and robotic movement and are at the pinnacle of their game.

If you think you got what it takes to open for Poreotics, join the “Dance-Off Contest” and check www.bieberinmanila.com.

“Justin Bieber My World Tour” is presented by SMART, with Official TV Partner TV5, in cooperation with Music Management International and AEDI Productions on SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds this May 10, visit www.smtickets.com.

“Poreotics Mall Hop” is presented by Smart, with Official TV Partner TV5; Major Sponsors: Bench, SM Mall of Asia, FOX, Star World, Music Management International and AEDI; McDonald’s, Zest-O Iced Teas, Zest-O Fruit Soda, Selecta Cornetto Choco Java, Skin White, Fish and Co., TGIFriday’s, Gerry’s Grill and Chevrolet; Special Thanks to: EDSA Shangri-La Manila, SM Supermalls, MCA Music, Tiger22 and Black Fleet; Media Partners: The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Business World, Nickelodeon, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, Magic 89.9, RX 93.1, Mellow 94.7, 99.5 RT, 103.5 WOW FM, Y101 Cebu, Wild FM Davao 92.3, Candy, Total Girl, K-Zone, Ok! Magazine, Philstar.com and Yahoo! Philippines.

Acoustic group wins Nokia Music Connection contest

Nokia Music Connection together with Star Records and Myx, announced Chiro Band to be the winner of a recent music contest.

Chiro Band first won the crowd in Ortigas with their heartfelt rendition of “Batang Bata Ka Pa” by Apo Hiking Society and their soulful original “Iyak Na.” Then, they wowed the judges during the grand finals with their versatility in delivering a beautiful medley of OPMs.

Chiro Band won P200,000 cash, Nokia X3 Touch and Type devices for each member, a recording deal with Star Records and their very own music video to be produced by Myx.

The other five finalists who made it to the big stage were Slash N Burn, Farrington Heights, Maan Chua, Mottaka and Ginoong Vitalis. Each group received P10,000 in cash, a Nokia X3 Touch and Type device for each band member and will have their own music video to be produced by Myx.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 5, go to Butch Tuason, Ernesto Sarao, Raphie de Ocampo, Manny Ortega, Jeffrey de Leon, Atty. Amado Valdez, Nerie Joy Pingol, Lita A. Cadiz of Toronto, Canada and Cynch Florendo…