Gary Valenciano

MANILA, Philippines –Gary V rolls out a series of eight concerts at the Music Museum, marking his 29th anniversary in the industry and the 25th year of his company Manila Genesis Entertainment & Management, Inc.

After visiting typhoon victims in Cagayan De Oro and Iligan for UNICEF, Gary V jumpstarted the year with a new segment on “ASAP 2012” entitled “With Love: Gary V” – a spin-off of his platinum CD under Star Records and his much-talked about television special which aired seven times on ABS-CBN and MYX in 2011 and twice on The Filipino Channel.

“With Love Gary Valenciano,” the CD compiles the soap opera and movie theme songs which he performed and recorded for ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. Gary, together with the ASAP team, flew to Cagayan De Oro to shoot a video with a courageous flood victim for his segment. All these efforts let led to “On Higher Ground,” a fundraiser for UNICEF and the Shining Light Foundation, two faithful partners dear to Gary V, who has been National Ambassador for UNICEF for 14 years now.

Gary was also invited to record “Tuloy Ang Happiness” the 100th Year official anthem of Coca-Cola with Sarah Geronimo and Someday Dream.

Gary is scheduled to return to the silver screen via movie under Straight Shooters Media entitled “I Do Bidoo Bidoo” with Zsa Zsa Padilla, Eugene Domingo, Sam Concepcion and Ogie Alcasid.

For his concert series at Music Museum, fans can expect groundbreaking technology in audio-visuals through their corporate partners Videosonic and Soundcheck.

He will be performing with Julianne and Juan Miguel Salvador in “Gary V: On Higher Ground” at the Music Museum on April 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27; and May 9 and 10.

“Gary V: On Higher Ground” will be directed by Gary and son Paolo Valenciano with Musical Direction by Mon Faustino.

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Bevy Of Beauties

For Aliwan Fiesta 2012

Manila Broadcasting Company, which produces the annual cultural extravaganza in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the cities of Manila and Pasay, has released the list of this year’s candidates for Reyna ng Aliwan 2012.

A total of 22 young ladies will vie for the title in glittering ceremonies on April 13-14 at the Aliw Theater complex.

The 2012 Aliwan Fiesta is a production of Manila Broadcasting Company, Star City, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with the cities of Manila and Pasay.

KC Concepcion, Angeline Quinto, and Christian Bautista headlined this year’s entertainment roster for Aliwan Fiesta when the annual cultural festival’s Pasakalye outdoor concert, which  took place April 12 in a glittering programme on Sotto Street.

Hosted by the jocks of 90.7 Love Radio, 101.1 Yes FM and 96.3 Easy Rock, the concert followed immediately after the opening of the festival costume exhibit at the Little Theater Lobby of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, capped by a fashion show by this year’s candidates for Festival Queen at the CCP’s Liwasang ASEAN. Performers in the Pasakalye concert were Faith Cuneta, Anja Aguilar and Blakdjak.

On April 13, Pinoy Pop Superstar runner-up Bryan Termulo and former South Border vocalists Luke Mejares and Duncan Ramos will be the featured performers during the pageant night in the search for Festival Queen, to be hosted by Love Radio’s top-rating triumvirate – Nicole Hyala, Chris Tsuper, and Papa Jack.

And when the festival dance showdown on April 14 kicks off at the Quirino Grandstand at 2 p.m. in tandem with the grand float parade that will make its way to the Aliw Theater via Roxas Boulevard, the major stars of TV5 will be on hand to make the Aliwan Fiesta’s 10th year truly special. Ding Bolanos will helm the coverage to be aired on AKTV Channel 13, with Al Quinn taking on directorial chores for the awarding ceremonies to be telecast live on Channel 5 at 9 p.m.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 13, go to Rep. Lani Mercado, Josephine delos Reyes, painter Ernis R. Tagle, Canada-based Marisoc Nueno, Sandra Jane Graham, US-based Lita V. Parlan and Betty Valdez, Gilda Tanjutco, Gerry Perez, and Lily Rose Martillo… Happy wedding anniversary to Rep. Mat Defensor and wife Florence… Audio Mustachio and Kerplunk! Productions bring over Taking Back Sunday in Manila today (April 13), 8 p.m. at the Sky Dome in SM City North EDSA for the 10th anniversary tour of their debut album “Tell All Your Friends.” Typecast and Imbue No Kudos serve as front acts. Tickets are now available at all TicketNet outlets. For more details, log on to www.ticketnet.com.ph.