STAGE CAMP opens in 2012

9 Works Theatrical, the theater company behind the Manila runs of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Sweet Charity and RENT now opens its doors for aspiring talents to join their acting and stage workshop: STAGE CAMP.
Stage Camp made ways for its alumni who are enjoying the limelight in the real theater scene. for example, Sarah Facuri and sisters Becca and Rachel Oates are part of Resorts World's ongoing production of Sound of Music. Fran Jose was also recently part of 4th Wall’s Rivalry: The Ateneo-La Salle Musical and appeared in last year’s Seussical the Musical under Rep. Erik Lozano was seen in Kids Act’s Pinocchio while Joseph Perez in Tanghalang Pilipino’s Noli Me Tangere.
this will run on April 16 to March 3 2012 at The Loft @ Manansala where 9 Works mostly do their rehearsals. so it's like immersing into the 9 Works world and having interaction with those you really see on stage. this is because the instructors include Francis Matheu (The Wedding Singer, Peter Pan) and Peachy Atilano (RENT, Sound of Music) for Kiddie Camp; Pre-Teen Camp under Onyl Torres (Joy Luck Club, A Fire in the Soul) and Harold Cruz (Rivalry, RENT), Teen Camp under Toff de Venecia (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Little Shop of Horrors) and Gemini Quintos (Broadway’s Annie and A Christmas Carol), Adult Camp under Topper Fabregas (Leading Ladies, Sweet Charity) and Anthony Tarrosa Ong (Rivalry, Sweet Charity), and Advanced Camp for Adults under 9 Works Theatrical’s Artistic Director Robbie Guevara (Miss Saigon, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown).
STAGE CAMP is brought to you by 9 Works Theatrical and The Rockwell Club, with media partner When in Manila. For inquires, call 557-5860, 586-7105, 0917-5545560, or email info@9workstheatrical.com, or visit www.9workstheatrical.com for details.

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One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful

i'm starting to put this song in my playlist. i first heard it during a wedding paying homage to the bride. it really is a feel good song for everyone. imagine serenading your lady with this song. this by the way is What Makes You Beautiful, a song by X-Factor boyband One Direction.

i didn't realize that they had a band there. maybe because i didn't follow much of the program. but congratulations to X-Factor by raising a good talent. i hope they'll find longevity in the industry. boy bands are starting to emerge again.

What Makes You Beautiful music and lyrics



You're insecure
Don't know what for
You're turning heads when you walk through the door
Don't need make up
To cover up
Being the way that you are is enough

Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you

[Chorus]
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh Oh
You don't know you're beautiful

If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
That what makes you beautiful

So c-come on
You got it wrong
To prove I'm right I put it in a song
I don't know why
You're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eyes

Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you

[Chorus]
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful

If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
That's what makes you beautiful

[Bridge]
Nana Nana Nana Nana
Nana Nana Nana Nana
Nana Nana Nana Nana

Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh Oh
You don't know you're beautiful

[Chorus]
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful

If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
Oh Oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
That's what makes you beautiful

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Visita Iglesia: St. Therese Parish Antipolo City

a young parish in the diocese of Antipolo is in reverence of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. it is located by the gate of Kingsville Subdivision, in front of SM City Masinag. the church sits there inviting all Catholic devotees to come.

white walls dominate the building and concentrating on the altar area where the Crucifix, the Immaculate Conception and the image of St. Therese of Lisseux stands. the special relic of St. Therese is found at the left of the altar.

the pews and the aisle is also spacious for your convenience. there are even more seats upstairs to accommodate more church-goers.

this is one of the stops you may consider when you do Visita Iglesia during lent. you can share your destinations by writing a comment below.

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JESSICA SANCHEZ on American Idol 11

i've been hearing lots of buzz and seeing lots of posts on this rising star Jessica Sanchez of American Idol Season 11. she has achieved the Top 13 spot and still going strong. i hope she makes it to the Top 3. please, Americans, keep voting for her! you know you want to be entertained.

here's one of her performance during the Top 24. she did a cover of Love You, I Do by Jennifer Hudson.


and lately, she had a standing ovation and praises from the judges, Jennifer Lopez, Steve Tyler and Randy Jackson after she did I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston.



American Idol Season 11 is shown every Wednesday and Thursdays on Fox.

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for EARTH HOUR 2012

March 31st marks the day for Earth Hour 2012. and i have committed to start promoting the cause through my blog.

i have made this animated image as widget posted in all of the pages of this blog. using simple Photoshop and ImageReady skills, i wish that visitors will be able to notice it. i have given the authority to everyone who wants to share this image in their sites. you can copy the code below:

<a href="http://www.earthhour.org"><img src="http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/7/28/145338/earth-hour.gif"/></a>
and then post it in your layout. it's my part of sending the information out to the public to be able to start conserving energy and other natural resources and that will also slow down global warming.

we also reach out to everyone to contribute in activities that will restore the environment of its resources.

Earth Hour will happen on March 31 2012 at 8:30PM to 9:30PM. i hope that this will be a regular activity and that everyone supports it. you can check your communities on how they will hold Earth Hour or you can also visit www.earthhour.org to see what's happening on the other parts of the globe.

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a visit to K Dental Studio

of course everybody knows the importance of oral health. and as i visited a young doctor-entrepreneur in Ortigas, i had so much learned in taking care of my oral health. she is Dr. Karla Domingo, owner and resident dentist of K Dental Studio.

the studio is pretty young and like her, she adapted to the changing needs of her public and may invite potential customers. the reception area for one, is very inviting and cozy and you can relax and read some magazines while you wait for your appointment.

rather than a "dental clinic," she calls it dental studio because you'll have a customized advise from Dr. Karla herself on how you'll get a better smile. when i visited her this morning, she told me about how teeth can be at an unpleasant state. even regular brushing can contribute to damage in your gums, etc.

Dr. Karla specializes in Implant Dentistry, General Dentistry, and Oral Surgery. while you were sitting in the dental chair, you can watch how some procedures are made at the TV beside you. she also puts out the scare from dentists so your children can get their oral health from a nice dentist.

Instruments for general dental procedure

if you have any inquiries or problems regarding your smile, you can visit Dr. Karla Domingo at K Dental Studio. located at 1409 Medical Plaza Ortigas, San Miguel Ave., 1605 Pasig City, Philippines from Mon - Sat: 10AM - 6PM. visit www.facebook.com/KDentalStudio or http://www.kdentalstudio.com for more info.

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JOHN CARTER movie review

it may be funny with all the hate for Taylor Kitsch referring to his bad airport experience, this guy has been getting lost. and not just locally, i mean, in intergalactic distances. his movie, John Carter, may be one evidence.

this is based from the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs which Walt Disney has developed into a movie. it's about John Carter who was fugitive in his hometown, Virginia, and accidentally discovered a gateway to another planet.

the said planet is next to the earth known as Mars. but John Carter was told that it was called Barsoom by the locals. here he gets into an epic adventure.

for me, John Carter is a combination of most sci-fi and epic movies. found out resemblances from Star Wars, Xena: The Warrior Princess (Lynn Collins as Princess Dejah Thoris), Independence Day, etc. but i must say that these movie elements weave a good story in John Carter. adventure and action is the main genre of the film and it didn't really focus on the love element but it's something to watch out for, hopefully a sequel is on its way.

CGI effects, puppets and even machines are way too advanced at least for the time of the earth set (1800's) but i'm just not really convinced on the continuity how John Carter was able manage all of his adventures. i guess some scenes are still needed to give background to the character.

Lynn Collins (Princess Dejah Thoris) and Taylor Kitsch (John Carter)

John Carter opens Friday, March 9 in the Philippines.

Photo Credits: Walt Disney Studios

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