The ABBA tribute group from Europe, Abbamania, who did a successful concert here a year ago, is back for a series of performances, courtesy of Viva Live Inc. and Redstone Media Productions.
Their local shows kicked off with a performance at the Solaire Resort & Casino last night. Tonight, the group will perform at the Plenary Hall of the Philippines International Convention Center (PICC). This will be followed by performances at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio City on March 25, Waterfront, Cebu City Hotel and Casino on March 27, L.L. Macias Sports and Cultural Center in Dumaguete City on March 28 and at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City on March 30.
Abbamania was formed in 1998. The group has performed in sold out concerts in Denmark, England, Portugal, Scotland, Belgium, France, Ireland, Germany and other parts of the world. The band includes Ewa Scott, Sharon Fehlberg, Steven Galert, Adam Robertson, Bryan Smith, Gareth Whitehead and Lee Brady.
Abbamania approximates the performance of the real ABBA, a group formed by Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad in the early ’70s and broke into big time after winning the Grand Prix at the Eurovision Song Festival with the song “Waterloo.”
Their other hits include “Money Money,” “Take A Chance On Me,” “One Last Summer,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Thank You For The Music” and many others.
The official partners of Abbamania are PBO, Viva Channel, 2nd Avenue, Jack TV, My Movie Channel, RTL-CBS Entertainment, the Manila Bulletin, 105.1 Crossover, iFM 93.9, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, ClickTheCity and Juice ph.
Special thanks goes out to Bus TV, to the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines (OAAP), Graphitek and to Mobeline Car Charter Services. The official Abbamania residence while in Manila is Solaire Resort & Casino.
Tickets to the PICC leg are available at Ticketnet, SM Tickets, Ticketworld, PICC and Viva Concerts.
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‘Celebrity Dance Battle’ Premieres On TV5
TV5 premieres “Celebrity Dance Battle” tonight at 7:45 p.m. To be hosted by the “Dance Goddess of Philippine Television,” Lucy Torres-Gomez, the show pits celebrities in a dance showdown. Co-hosting are NCAA heartthrobs Anthony and David Semerad, also known as the Semerad Twins.
At the recent press conference to launch the show, a dance competition was held among the entertainment press, with Rey Pumaloy and John Fontanilla emerging as winners, followed by Rommel Placente and Mildred Bacud (second placer) and Mercy Lejarde and partner (3rd placer).
The first batch of celebrity contestants who will appear on the show are PBA star Gary David, actress-host Valerie Concepcion, former beauty queen Priscilla Meirelles and Miss International Queen 2012 titleholder Kevin Balot.
The judges are choreographer and dance guru Douglas Nierras, international ballroom professional and dance sport Olympian Edna Ledesma, actress-host and dance diva G Toengi and professional model and international celebrity Allison Harvard.
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Superbods 2014 Celebrates Transformations
The Century Tuna Superbods is back, and it will be bigger, sexier and hotter than ever. The highlight of the summer event will be the stunning transformations of Century Tuna’s newest endorser, John Lloyd Cruz, who joins Anne Curtis in the quest for a healthier and sexier body.
For six weeks, the matinee idol will undergo the Superbods Diet and Workout Plan designed by top nutritionist Nadine Tengxo and fitness trainer Coach Jim Saret.
Greg Banzon, GM of Century Pacific Food Inc. said “We all know that Century Tuna Superbods is one of the most awaited summer events in the country and this year we did our best to offer something new. By presenting John Lloyd as a Superbod, we want to inspire our loyal customers to take their own journey towards health and fitness.”
John Lloyd said, “I’m very thankful that Century Tuna chose me for this challenge. It’s inspiring because when I turned 30, my wish for myself is to be healthy. With this challenge, I am really trying to achieve a 360-degree turn in my lifestyle. My body is my tool as an actor, and the roles I take are affected by my physique.”
Meanwhile, John Lloyd’s co-endorser Anne shared, “It’s always a pleasure to represent a product that you truly believe in that’s why I’m very happy and grateful to be chosen as Century Tuna’s endorser again. I also feel much honored to be given the opportunity to bring the message of health and fitness to more people through Century Tuna.”
Members of the Boys Night Out – DJs Slick Rick, Tony Toni and Sam YG – were also launched as this year’s celebrity challengers who will also undergo the six-week workout program found in the Century Superbod official website.
Century Tuna Superbods 2014 will happen on April 25 to 27 in Boracay.
Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 22, go to Atty. Ed Oliva, Sen. Pia Cayetano, Mrs. Filomena Batungbacal, Anya Katigbak, Beverly T. Alforque, Frederick Govaert, Marta Josephine Lea Kramer, Cherry Mapua Osmena, Fr. Elias Tanopo, Mrs. Lydia Loyola, and Baby Naidas Zapata… Happy wedding anniversary to Senator Alan Peter and Taguig City Mayor Laarni Cayetano, Olive and Roel Carlos, Ray and Helen Sampilo of Queens Village, New York… Belated birthday greetings to Dudong Ibarrita, Arjay Orciga and Jasmine Guevarra (March 16), Darius Paulme of Imus, Cavite (Feb. 18), Andrew S. Roma (Jan. 28) and Nancy Claudia (March 19)…
Their local shows kicked off with a performance at the Solaire Resort & Casino last night. Tonight, the group will perform at the Plenary Hall of the Philippines International Convention Center (PICC). This will be followed by performances at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio City on March 25, Waterfront, Cebu City Hotel and Casino on March 27, L.L. Macias Sports and Cultural Center in Dumaguete City on March 28 and at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City on March 30.
Abbamania was formed in 1998. The group has performed in sold out concerts in Denmark, England, Portugal, Scotland, Belgium, France, Ireland, Germany and other parts of the world. The band includes Ewa Scott, Sharon Fehlberg, Steven Galert, Adam Robertson, Bryan Smith, Gareth Whitehead and Lee Brady.
Abbamania approximates the performance of the real ABBA, a group formed by Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad in the early ’70s and broke into big time after winning the Grand Prix at the Eurovision Song Festival with the song “Waterloo.”
Their other hits include “Money Money,” “Take A Chance On Me,” “One Last Summer,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Thank You For The Music” and many others.
The official partners of Abbamania are PBO, Viva Channel, 2nd Avenue, Jack TV, My Movie Channel, RTL-CBS Entertainment, the Manila Bulletin, 105.1 Crossover, iFM 93.9, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, ClickTheCity and Juice ph.
Special thanks goes out to Bus TV, to the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines (OAAP), Graphitek and to Mobeline Car Charter Services. The official Abbamania residence while in Manila is Solaire Resort & Casino.
Tickets to the PICC leg are available at Ticketnet, SM Tickets, Ticketworld, PICC and Viva Concerts.
• • •
‘Celebrity Dance Battle’ Premieres On TV5
TV5 premieres “Celebrity Dance Battle” tonight at 7:45 p.m. To be hosted by the “Dance Goddess of Philippine Television,” Lucy Torres-Gomez, the show pits celebrities in a dance showdown. Co-hosting are NCAA heartthrobs Anthony and David Semerad, also known as the Semerad Twins.
At the recent press conference to launch the show, a dance competition was held among the entertainment press, with Rey Pumaloy and John Fontanilla emerging as winners, followed by Rommel Placente and Mildred Bacud (second placer) and Mercy Lejarde and partner (3rd placer).
The first batch of celebrity contestants who will appear on the show are PBA star Gary David, actress-host Valerie Concepcion, former beauty queen Priscilla Meirelles and Miss International Queen 2012 titleholder Kevin Balot.
The judges are choreographer and dance guru Douglas Nierras, international ballroom professional and dance sport Olympian Edna Ledesma, actress-host and dance diva G Toengi and professional model and international celebrity Allison Harvard.
• • •
Superbods 2014 Celebrates Transformations
The Century Tuna Superbods is back, and it will be bigger, sexier and hotter than ever. The highlight of the summer event will be the stunning transformations of Century Tuna’s newest endorser, John Lloyd Cruz, who joins Anne Curtis in the quest for a healthier and sexier body.
For six weeks, the matinee idol will undergo the Superbods Diet and Workout Plan designed by top nutritionist Nadine Tengxo and fitness trainer Coach Jim Saret.
Greg Banzon, GM of Century Pacific Food Inc. said “We all know that Century Tuna Superbods is one of the most awaited summer events in the country and this year we did our best to offer something new. By presenting John Lloyd as a Superbod, we want to inspire our loyal customers to take their own journey towards health and fitness.”
John Lloyd said, “I’m very thankful that Century Tuna chose me for this challenge. It’s inspiring because when I turned 30, my wish for myself is to be healthy. With this challenge, I am really trying to achieve a 360-degree turn in my lifestyle. My body is my tool as an actor, and the roles I take are affected by my physique.”
Meanwhile, John Lloyd’s co-endorser Anne shared, “It’s always a pleasure to represent a product that you truly believe in that’s why I’m very happy and grateful to be chosen as Century Tuna’s endorser again. I also feel much honored to be given the opportunity to bring the message of health and fitness to more people through Century Tuna.”
Members of the Boys Night Out – DJs Slick Rick, Tony Toni and Sam YG – were also launched as this year’s celebrity challengers who will also undergo the six-week workout program found in the Century Superbod official website.
Century Tuna Superbods 2014 will happen on April 25 to 27 in Boracay.
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