Toff De Venecia (right) with Reps. Lucy Torres (left) and Cutie del Mar. TOFF DE VENECIA (right) with Reps. Lucy Torres (left) and Cutie del Mar.

MANILA, Philippines — TV’s erstwhile “Billy Bilyonaryo” has grown up.

Today, former child actor Toff (Christopher) de Venecia, son of five-time Speaker of the House of Representatives Jose de Venecia and Rep. “Manay” Gina, is up and about, not as a politician but as a thespian. In fact, two of his productions will be exhibited today, Feb. 11, at exactly the same time.

MANILA, Philippines — The first is 9 Works Theatrical’s adaptation of the Tony award-winning musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” starring Franco Laurel, Tonipet Gaba, The Company’s Sweet Plantado-Tiongson, Robbie Guevara, Carla Guevara-Laforteza and Lorenz Martinez. This production, based on the popular comic strip “Peanuts,” will run from Feb. 11 to March 3 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza along Ayala Ave. in Makati City.

Toff, aside from being 9 Works’ Marketing and PR director, is also playing the role of Linus, Charlie Brown’s blanket-toting best friend, in certain performances.

Also later at 8 p.m., Toff is directing the concert “Company Call: BLUEREP at 20” at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater of the Ateneo de Manila University. It’s a Broadway concert to celebrate 20 years of Ateneo’s Blue Repertory. Toff has also appeared in Rep’s “Mulan Jr.,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “Aladdin Jr.”

Playing the role of Charlie Brown is 9 Works Theatrical’s artistic director Robbie Guevara who was recently seen onstage as Uncle Max in “The Sound of Music.”

Presented in cooperation with The Rockwell Club and Make Up For Ever and its media partners: Manila Bulletin, Sense & Style, Philippine Star, Business World, HerWord.Com. and Focus Media Audiovisuals, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is directed by veteran stage actor Michael Williams. Friday shows at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. For tickets and other inquiries, e-mail info@9workstheatrical.com.

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Kuh Presents Romantic Valentine Show

Tonight at Hacienda Isabella, Kuh Ledesma, presents with daughter Isabella, a romantic repertoire.

The original “Pop Diva” said, “This will be a very unique Valentine show because we’ve decided to add a personal touch to it. Our five-course dinner has been well planned by our favorite cook from LA, Victoria Ybiernas. And we have an overnight package that includes the dinner, show and breakfast the following day.”

‘Mamma Mia’ extended till Feb. 19

“Mamma Mia!” has been extended until Feb.19 at the CCP Main Theater. Additional shows for the season are now on sale. This is the last extension of the well-loved musical.

Presented in Manila by Infinity, Smart and Citibank, “Mamma Mia!” is about real life backed by the timeless soundtrack of ABBA songs (“Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance On Me” and “The Winner Takes It All”).

“Mamma Mia!” major sponsors are San Miguel Premium All Malt Beer, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ayala Malls, Ayala Cinemas, Cebu Pacific Air, Dusit Thani Manila and OOCL. Media partners includes Radio High 105.9FM, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Crossover 105.1 FM, Yes FM 101.1, 90.7 Love Radio, 96.3 Easy Rock, 2nd Avenue, ETC, Jack TV, Rustans, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star, Business World, Philippine Daily Inquirer, ABS-CBN, MCA Music, and clickthecity.com.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Feb. 11, go to Mrs. Milo Bondoc, Jackie Lou Blanco, Jerry S. Matias, Lulu Tan Gan, Mrs. Lulu Malvar, Larry Baring, Marilou Alejandro, Conchita de Fule, Alwyn Uytingco, Lourdes Virginia M. Poe (a.k.a. Lovi Poe), and my granddaughter Andrea Mariella A. Belen...