The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan in Manila (Celebrity World by Crispina Martinez-Belen)

Cesar Millan

Dog lovers will certainly be delighted to know that Cesar Millan, the Mexican-American dog trainer widely known for his popular “Dog Whisperer” series, is coming to Manila. “Dog Whisperer” is broadcasted in more than 80 countries worldwide and has been showing in the Philippines since 2004.

Prior to his TV career, Millan focused on rehabilitating aggressive dogs. He founded the Dog Psychology Center in South Los Angeles.




Millan has also written books including “Cesar’s Way,” which became a New York Times best seller, having sold two million copies in the US alone, and is now available in 14 other countries.

With Ilusión Millan, his former wife, he founded the Millan Foundation. He is working with Yale University to create a children’s curriculum based on his work.

Millan grew up working with animals on his grandfather’s Sinaloa farm. Because of his natural way with dogs, he was called El Perrero, “the dog boy.” Millan crossed the border into the US without a visa when he was 21 years old. His first job in the US was at a dog grooming store.

He eventually created the Pacific Point Canine Academy and later, the Dog Psychology Center, a two-acre facility in South LA specializing in large dogs.

In 2002, after a profile in the Los Angeles Times, Millan started to work on developing a TV pilot for “Dog Whisperer.” The series premiered on Sept. 13, 2004 on the National Geographic Channel, subsequently moving to the Nat Geo Wild channel. The show would become National Geographic’s No. 1 show during its first season.

During his visit, Cesar will conduct a live demonstration of his rehabilitation techniques on April 29, at Eastwood Central Plaza in Libis, Quezon City at 7:30 p.m. The event is produced by MMI and Ovation Productions.

Tickets are now on sale online through www.smtickets.com, www.ticketworld.com.ph, and www.ticketnet.com.ph and at regular ticket outlets. Note: Dogs not allowed during the show.

Sponsors are Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Nat Geo, Pet One Dog Food, Manila Bulletin, RX 93.1, and 96.3 Easy Rock.

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Meet The 2014 Superbods Finalists

THE 2014 Superbods finalists

Century Tuna has unveiled the 20 finalists who are vying for the grand winner title of Superbods Super Challenge 2014 in Boracay on April 26.

Showing what fitness, beauty, and brains are all about are the 10 female candidates Alaiza Malinao, Catherine Almirante, Darlene Anderson, Diane Tan, Grace Murillo, Michelle Magno, Nic Marable, Nicole Kaufmann, Paula Marciano, and Sara Polverini.

Matching these ladies are 10 fit, good-looking, and outgoing male candidates, namely, Antonio de Murga, Evan Spargo, Gerard Go, Joshua Lubrico, Julio de Leon, Laurens Tolenaars, Marneil Anthony Lim, Mauro Lumba, Miguel Lasala, and Rendon Labrador.

Who will be the Superbods Super Challenge 2014 grand winners? Don’t forget to vote for your favorite candidates via www.centurytuna.ph/superbods.

Superbods Super Challenge 2014 is made possible by AirAsia Zest, CarbTrim, Gold’s Gym, Pearl of the Pacific, San Mig Zero, Solaire Resort & Casino, Gardenia, MediCard, Smart, The District, Zen Wellness Spa, Azur, Bite Me, Black Market, Nereku, Pink Salmon, SM Supermalls & SM Mall Of Asia, Tony Galvez Salon, and Victor Ortega Salon.

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‘Full Circle’ Concerts At The Library

PRIMA DIVA BILLY and Michael Pangilinan

In line with the birthday celebration of Jobert Sucaldito this mid-April, Front Desk Entertainment Production mounts “Full Circle 1” today and “Full Circle 2” tomorrow, April 15, at The Library Metrowalk Ortigas, featuring Prima Diva Billy and Michael Pangilinan. The show starts at 10 p.m.

“New songs, new acts and new look. I prepared beautiful songs for everyone to enjoy,” said Prima Diva Billy.

Billy added, “Ang aking guests sa April 14 is, of course, my younger brother in this business na si Michael Pangilinan, ang gwapong si Chef Anton and Jimmy Bondoc with the Foxy Ladies and Ms. Elizabeth Ramsey.”

“Siyempre, dahil mahal na mahal ko ang Nanay Jobert ko, hindi rin ako magpapatalo, ’no,” said Michael.

“Kasama ko naman dito sina Ate Billy, the Mocha Girls and Mama Gladys Guevarra plus the very special participation naman of Tito Allan K. Patatawanin din sila nina AJ Tamiza and Le Chazz sa araw ko,” he added.

Presenters on both shows are Isabela Governor Bojie Dy and Laguna Governor ER Ejercito.

Major sponsors include Aficionado Germany Perfume, Joel Cruz Signatures, Kirei Beauty and Medical Clinic, Hannah’s Beach Resort (Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte), Quadro Frames, McQueen Petals Flower Shop, Adonix, Antojos Restaurante, Liana’s Supermarket, Zaldy Aquino, Ms. Zeny Dayanghirang and the Rotary Club of Tanauan City.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 14, go to Sen. Rodolfo Biazon, Naida Angpin, Chito Bertol, Jerome John hughs, Gloria Garcia Ramirez, Jason Ricketts, Agnes B. Mohamad, Linda A. Carera, Francis Lumunsad, Vicky Divina, Amante Galang, Nanette Manebo, Ms. Mitzi Piad, journalist Cito Beltran, Leane Medina Cruz, Michael Kevin Buan, Maxi Teves, Frances Ejercito, Perci Intalan, Rep. Charlie Cojuangco, Manolet Cruz, and Kristina Snell of Star Magic…