AJ RAFAEL KICKS OFF RED ROSES TOUR

AJ RAFAEL kicks off his Red Roses Tour in Southeast Asia produced by Monsoon Productions. The tour kicks off on January 13 and will be visiting Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. The tour includes the AJ Rafael Band consisting of AJ Rafael, Noah Bartfield, Danny Morledge, Andrew Rhim, and guest artists Krissy and Ericka Villongco from the Philippines. The second leg of the tour, produced by Nojon Entertainment happens in Australia visiting Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

It should be noted that one of AJ’s major musical influences is Gary Valenciano whom he recently performed with live on ASAP 2012 when he was formally introduced to the mainstream Filipino music-loving market. AJ also took notice of Gabriel Valenciano’s and Kiana Valenciano’s cover version of Chris Brown’s “Yeah Yeah Yeah.” AJ saw their performance on YouTube and liked it and corresponded with Kiana via Twitter. Today, AJ finished collaborating with Kiana as they recorded a song with Gab as the producer.

AJ's ASAP 2012 guesting

Alongside the tour and through a partnership with PhilDev, AJ has adopted the CRIBS Foundation, a welfare institution committed to the care and recovery of abandoned and abused children in the Philippines. Proceeds from red roses at the Manila concert will go to CRIBS. AJ, during his trip is exploring additional ways to give back to the Philippines. AJ and his team are in discussions with the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation on how to partner for future advocacy and campaigns.

“We are excited to have AJ Rafael perform for the first time for his fans in the Philippines, Southeast Asia and return once again to Australia, where they have been long time supporters of AJ. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring AJ’s music here. More importantly we are fortunate to have great partners to help us introduce non-profit organizations who need assistance in the Philippines. This first visit marks beginnings and new opportunities for many,” says Christina Luna, AJ Rafael’s manager.

AJ’s show in Manila happens at the Music Museum on Jan. 18.


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Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 Grand Winner - Maasinhon Trio

Season 3 of Pilipinas Got Talent grand finals result received mixed reaction from viewers. 
At 11:00 PM , Sunday, October 23, 2011, has tag (#) PGT trend worldwide with mixed comments from its audience all around the world. Maasinhon Trio from Southern Leyte emerged as PGT 3^rd grand winner. They received 2 Million Pesos and follow the steps of Jovit Baldivino and Marcelito Pomoy.

Meanwhile, Bringas Brothers of Davao del Sur and Heartthrob Khalil Joseph Ramos from Paranaque were given One Hundred Thousand Pesos and other finalist received Fifty Thousand Pesos each.

Celebrities and stars share their luminous shine in the stage of PGT rendering performances top billed by Gary Valenciano and son Paolo, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela, Nina and Kamikazee. Hosts Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano joined the finalist for a special number. And Season 2 grand winner Marcelito sang his winning piece.

The season 3 results doomed with combined responses from audiences. On Twitter.com, many tweted their dislike with the result of the grand finals. Audiences watching PGT from all over the world voiced out their disappointment  Even on my Facebook account, I was flooded with many dislike with the result. Even I myself couldn’t believe that my personal bets weren’t able to make it to the top 3.

Not to be a know-it-all person, but I have an eye for a potential talent and I trust my own instinct that this keen skill is true. I started to eye for a potential star quality and marketable artists back in 2002 when Sarah Geronimo won the Star for A Night in IBC 13. Since then, I can sense who’s hot and not.

The Pilipinas Got Talent is a reality contest that requires people’s choice of who among their finalist will emerge as grand winner. And people will have to text to cast their vote, and as many text it would be, the greater chance of that finalist can win.

This means that Maasinhon Trio has the most number of text votes throughout the period of voting. Analyzing it, this could be possible for this trio is from Visayas. Visayas and Mindanao is a large population compared to NCR. And many people could have inspired with their back story. This could be the reason why Philippines choose this trio balladeer as grand winners. They may not be as young as others, but they have the guts - same scenario as to British Got Talent’s Susan Boyle.

Congratulations to the winners. I am pretty sure that non winners will have a brighter career in showbiz like Khalil to be a future singing heartthrob, Muriel – the Philippines’ answer to Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald and Jennifer Hudson in one package and to El Gamma Penumbra who has a unique and royal talent.

Top Facebook Pages in the Philippines

Since Facebook has been known in the Philippines 3 years ago, everyone has to like certain pages of personalities and entities - whether it would be in showbiz or politics. Last 2010 election, campaign were not just in streets and avenues but also in the television/radio broadcast and social networking sites that includes Facebook. Today, you can easily access to your idol’s official fan page. Unlike the yesteryears, when fans mobbed their idols either inside the cinema or in the studios. Fans now a days, easily adapts the cyber world to reach the attention of their idols.

Here are the top facebook pages in the Philippines:

The top spot belongs to comedian/singer Vice Ganda garnered an overall 3,431,683 likes. Followed by Angel Locsin and President Noynoy Aquino with 2,352,452 and 2,143,928 consecutively. ABSCBN noontime show Showtime rank at number four with 2,039,575 and actress Cristine Reyes positioned at fifth spot with 1,735,599. Other list are included from top six to twenty.

This tabulation was made by Fameaccount. Their aim is to help people locate and connect with the stars and personalities in each major social network – Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. The manually categorize, process and order the data into the pages you see. They are an independent service provider and they are not affiliated to Youtube, Twitter, Facebook and other networking sites.

So whether you are a fan, a hater or just simply a facebook liker, you are counted.


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