Among his latest campaigns aimed at the youth is “Do The Moves,” a song that went viral on social media a month ago. The song was first launched via the music channel MYX.
It was revealed some time after that “Do The Moves” is Rexona’s theme song for its summer campaign.
Mar Corazon, Rexona brand manager, said, “Song and dance is always a good way to appeal to teens, especially with the rising popularity of dance music. It’s a really fun and upbeat song that, I hope, will get people dancing. We also wanted to impart the importance of daily hygiene to teens in a fun and exciting way.”
Collaborating with Apl.de.ap on “Do The Moves” is Sarah Geronimo, along with Enrique Gil and Elmo Magalona.
“The song is very fun and upbeat. It is like we’re trying to encourage the kids to express themselves and do more through dance and music. So the song is quite fun,” said Apl.de.ap.
“It is a great collaboration with the talented Ms. Sarah G. We all know that that girl is talented but when you see her turned-on it’s like, ‘Damn, she’s amazing!’ So, definitely we’re trying to inspire the kids to do more,” he added.
The catchy and danceable music plus the vibrant performances of the celebrities (as seen on the music video) helped build the song’s popularity on social media.
So as a songwriter, how does Apl.de.ap keep up with today’s youth?
“Paying attention to what’s going on, going out and seeing what’s out there, keeping myself up to date… That’s how I keep inspired. So, it’s like, the kids are inspiring me and I’m inspiring them back.
“They’re the ones that keep me going, like, coming up with new songs and new dance moves. On my part, I help them dream big,” he replied.
Apl.de.ap’s next plan is to help students and teachers from Tacloban rise through the challenge brought about by typhoon “Yolanda” via some new rap songs that would help rekindle their passions.
Apl.de.ap said, “I want to inspire the traumatized students to go back to school; I also want to lift the spirits of the teachers to teach again after suffering grief from the loss of loved ones and properties in Tacloban because of the typhoon.”
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Marian Happy With Show’s Success
Marian Rivera is definitely on cloud nine right now because her drama series “Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw” is a huge success. It enjoys high ratings and has earned positive reviews on GMA’s Telebabad block.
The Primetime Queen is grateful for the viewers’ overwhelming support for the program.
“Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa lahat ng mga sumusuporta at patuloy na tumatangkilik sa ‘Carmela.’ Nagbunga ang lahat ng pagod, hirap at sakripisyo namin dahil sa mataas na ratings ng programa. Asahan ninyo na mas pagbubutihin at pagagandahin pa namin ang bawat eksena at mga susunod na episodes ng ‘Carmela’ na dapat nilang pakatutukan gabi-gabi,” said Marian.
She likewise shared that viewers should expect more exciting twists and revelations in the succeeding episodes of the program.
“Maraming hihilingin si Janine (Krystal Reyes) kay Carmela. Maibibigay ba lahat ni Carmela sa kapatid niya ang lahat ng ito? Dapat din nilang abangan kung sincere nga ba si Fernando (Roi Vinzon) sa pakikipagbati kay Carmela,” added Marian.
Get the latest updates on “Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw” via www.facebook.com/CarmelaGMAOfficial, Twitter account @CarmelaGMA and www.GMANetwork.com.
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OnStage: Brillante Mendoza
The country’s pride, the multi-awarded filmmaker Brillante Mendoza, is featured in a special edition of OnStage Magazine, a PMAX International publication.
Since 2005, Brillante has directed 16 films, among them “Kinatay,” which won for him the Best Director award at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival, besting Ang Lee and Pedro Almodóvar. Such is his talent, as well as his achievements, that the government of France has even elevated Mendoza to Chevalier Knight in the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters).
The OnStage special also features Rose Fostanes, Pinay winner of “X Factor Israel;” Bea Rose Santiago, Miss International 2013; and Michael Christian Martinez, an awarded Filipino figure skater, among others.
OnStage’s publisher and editor-in-chief is Luz Victoria de Leon.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 24, go to former DOLE Sec. Pat Sto. Tomas, Amb. Raul Goco, columnist Mons Romulo, Norma Ledesma, Alicia Lim, Michelle Daniella M. Dee, Marvin J. Villegas, Crisa Saavedra Tagulao, twins Hershey and Hazel Hermano, Nolita Natividad-Valdez, Rosemarie Ferrer of Bais City, Symon Montejo, Kristian Sendon Cordero, Atty. Jesus Santiago, Christopher Silan of Queens Village, New York, and “Unang Hirit’s” Lhar Santiago…
