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Meet Viva's 1st boy band “XLR8” |
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Wednesday, 24 March 2010 01:24 |
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MANILA, Philippines - Viva Communications introduces its first boy group. This is XLR8, pronounced accelerate, which means to increase the speed. And that is just what is expected to happen once fans get their first sight of these talented boys. XLR8 will make its debut in Party Pilipinas on March 28 and they will perform the first single You’re So Hot from their self-titled album.
It took Viva one year of auditions, dance and voice training and to find the right songs for the boys from producers Christian de Walden and Marcus Davis.
Hideaki Higashi (Aki). Born and raised in Japan of a Japanese father and Filipino mother, Aki opted to make his home in the Philippines because he wants to be in show business. His career experience includes regular stints in Walang Tulugan and the defunct S.O.P. as a singer and dancer. He likes halo-halo, taho, noodles and adobo. He speaks Japanese and Tagalog.
John Carlo B. Lazerna (Carlo). Carlo is the video game addict of XLR8. He is seldom without a game going on no matter where he is. His other passion is dancing which he began as a form of exercise but has now become a big part of his career. He also likes pretty girls and treats his fellow members like his brothers. He likes watching animé and shows like Phineas and Ferb, The Simpsons and Spongebob.
Meljohn Magno (MJ) and Melmar Magno (MM). MJ and MM are XLR8’s R&B twins. They had voice lessons as kids but everything else like dancing and playing the drums, keyboards and guitar came naturally. The boys have appeared on television. They also paint and to the delight of XLR8 are also budding songwriters. MJ is in fact making his songwriting debut in the group’s album with the songs Dance With Me, I Love You Girl and Ms. Beautiful. They dream of becoming Kings Of Pop and conquering Asia like Rain.
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All's well that ends well for Ruffa, Shaina |
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 02:56 |
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MANILA, Philippines - All's well that ends well. Ruffa Gutierrez and Shaina Magdayao have finally discussed the spreading “hate” text messages involving the 2 actresses.
“We really had a nice, calm talk," Gutierrez said. "Maraming naliwanagan and marami kaming bagay na napag-usapan.”
The actress-host, however, declined to reveal the details of their conversation, saying she wanted to keep them private.
“Ang importante walang problema, I mean there’s no reason for us to have any conflict or whatsoever. The atmosphere was serious, quiet, very calm. You know just clearing of issues,” she said.
The actress-host previously posted on her Twitter account that she had received nasty text messages purportedly from Magdayao.
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Young JV keeps hip-hop alive |
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Written by staff
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 01:18 |
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Young JV, hip-hop/R&B sensation and member of A.S.A.P.’s all-boys pop group A-Pop, is one passionate, determined young man. “I am part of a movement whose goal is to make people see that hip-hop is still alive.”
It helps that PolyEast Records shares his vision. Young JV’s debut album Ready or Not, produced by Doin’ It Big Production went on to win the Best New Male Artist Award in Wave 89.1’s Urban Music Awards. The singer wishes to acknowledge invaluable support from Marc Ecko, Dana Santos and album producer Jumbo.
Come March, Young JV is also set to perform as front act of Korean girl group 2NE1 in its upcoming show in Manila. He takes all the early signs of success in stride. “I’m getting good breaks and am thankful,” says Young JV. “I realize that I’m very lucky. Not everyone is given the opportunities that have come my way.”
Understandably, the young musician is not wasting a single moment. “I am never the type who gets satisfied (with my performance). I always aim higher.” To equip himself for the goals he set for himself, Young JV knows he has to work hard and study his craft. His weekly schedule is composed of voice training sessions, dance classes and keeping fit. “Enough is not enough. You always have to outperform yourself.”
His songwriting skills are a big plus. “Rappers are modern-day poets,” declares the 18-year-old performer. “You write about your feelings, your views. You set into music the message that you want to put across.” Thankfully, the public is listening with rapt attention. Young JV talks of the different high that he gets when performing for an audience. Recently, aside from his regular A.S.A.P. gig, he started embarking on a campus tour. “It’s a super-incredible feeling,” he says. “Makikita mo na grabe silang mag-react, ’yung mga high school kids.”
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Manuel "Super Manuel" Chua takes a dive into acting |
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Friday, 24 April 2009 02:46 |
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 After his exceptional performance in the now defunct "Pinoy Fear Factor" (PFF) show, participant Manuel Chua has ventured into acting via ABS-CBN's "Precious Hearts Romances: Bud Brothers."
In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Chua said that he is really "ecstatic" with his first acting project. "Ang pagkakasali ko po dito sa 'Bud Brothers' very excited po na nini-nerbiyos. Kumbaga mixed emotions po talaga pero siyempre gusto kong pagbutihin ang binigay sa aking chance," he said. Chua had ranked third place on the "Pinoy Fear Factor" show prior to his first acting gig. Dubbed as “Super Manuel,” Chua said that although he is still a newcomer in showbiz, he will surely give all his heart in best for his first acting role. |
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Thursday, 19 March 2009 05:27 |
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 In 2007, Martha Joy auditioned in Canada’s most watched reality TV show, the Canadian Idol, and she was the youngest contestant to make it to the Top Ten Finals at the age of 16. Although Martha Joy has many previous achievements to boost her credit, it was her success in the show that opened the door for her to seriously pursue a career in the music industry.
In fact, in February 2008, she signed an exclusive recording contract with the famous entertainment company, Viva Records. Currently, her debut album, titled Martha Joy is released into the market. Martha was born ago in Toronto, Ontario of mixed Asian and Latin parentage. She started singing almost as soon as she learned to speak, Her mother recognized her gift and sought the best available vocal coaches in Toronto to ensure the proper development other voice. Those years of formal training gave her not only the capacity to sing with ease but also the stamina required in a singing career. |
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