Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Another charity concert from the country’s ‘Charity Diva’

Dubbed the “Charity Diva” because her concerts are often for such purpose, Token Lizares will headline “My Token of Love” on March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Teatrino, Greenhills, San Juan City.

“I always do charity shows in the Philippines,” Token said during a recent press conference. “‘How do I earn?’ I was asked. I earn from my shows abroad,” she chuckled.
TOKEN LIZARES
In the past, Lizares had done charity shows for St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged, Lingkod E.R. in Bacolod and Bantay Bata 163 in Negros.

Special guest performers at the concert are Richard Poon, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, Michael Pangilinan, Prima Diva Billy, Niza Limjap, A. J. Tamisa and Le Chazz. Butch Miraflor directs the show, with a front act by Alex Datu.

Tickets are available at TicketWorld.

Background On Token

Born Ruby “Token” Tia Lizares, she started her professional singing career in 1983, singing at the Manila Garden and the then Philippine Plaza Hotel (now Sofitel). In 1984, Token began to perform in other Asian countries, the first of which was Singapore.

In 1985, she performed for a year at the Holiday Inn in Kuala Lumpur, then at the Kamaishi Hotel, and at the First Hotel in Tokyo. In 2003, she came home to perform regularly at the Calesa Bar of Hyatt Regency Hotel (now Midas Hotel & Casino) for two years. In 2007, she returned to Japan to perform at the Yuzankaku Hotel. Token also had the rare opportunity to perform at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York in 2011.

Token also has had stints in such TV shows as “Penthouse Live,” “Kwarta O Kahon,” “Student Canteen” and “Swerte Sa Siete,” among others. She also sang the theme song of “The Impossible Kid,” starring the late Weng-Weng.

Token has been a mainstay on German Moreno’s “Walang Tulugan with The Master Showman” since last year.

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Stars Grace Fashion Show

Julie Anne San Jose, Miriam Quiambao, Phoemela Baranda, Bea Binene, Carla Humphries, Glaiza de Castro, Ritz Azul, Jenny Miller, Kiray Celis, Gemmae Custodio and Marvelous Alejo will all walk the ramp in “Laces & Bustiers,” a fashion show set on March 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Skydome of SM North Edsa.

The show will see these stars wearing debutant and bridal outfits created by the country’s top Filipino couturiers including Aira Cabanding, Anna Felix, Danna Santiago, Edwin Millares, Emil Ocampo, Eric Valena, Miguel Amante, Nomer Cerbito, Olan Roque and Ricky Abad. Also for showcase are body forms and bridal corsets designed by Betty Rulloda.

The event is directed by Girlie Espinosa and sponsored by Wedding Insights Magazine, Goldenhills Jewelry, Nice Print Photography, BBMarciano Catering and kasal.com.

Tickets are available at SM Ticket Cinema outlets nationwide

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Exciting Trumpets Playshop This Summer

Trumpets Playshop, the country’s ultimate summer workshop destination, is all set for “Playshop Reload!”

Playshop will prove that better, bigger and bolder days are to come with its lineup of classes for both old and new Playshoppers this 2014.

Enrollment is now open for kids, teens and adults who want to reload on their acting, singing, dancing, modeling, and speaking chops, all while having a good time.

Kids from four to 12 years old can enroll in Children’s Theater (CT) and Children’s Musical Theater (CMT) classes, where they will learn the fundamentals through song, dance, improvisation and creative storytelling.

Teenagers who want to sharpen their performing technique also have their own musical theater classes.

Kids and teens who want to tear up the dance floor can groove their way into Playshop’s Streetdance classes, mentored by The Maneuvers.

Playshop’s CT, CMT, MT and Streetdance classes have produced world-class Filipino talents over the years, such as heartthrob Sam Concepcion, 29th Star Awards Best New Female Actress Tippy Dos Santos, and the 2013 Broadway World Best Actor in a Musical Anton Posadas.

Playshop got men and women ages 19 and up covered as well with musical theater, modeling and starpower classes.

Classes begin on April 7 at The Podium, Global City and Alabang and other satellite venues.

Follow Trumpets Playshop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Visit www.trumpetsplayshop.com for details.

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Tidbits: Happy birthday greetings today, March 12, go to Betsy R. Quisumbing, Mely Paras, Hawaii-based Josie Palma Seson, Antoinette Abella-Dionela, Rebecca Perez-Buccat and Fred Payawan of Star Magic… Happy wedding anniversary to Col. and Mrs. Juanito Lagasca and Ray-An and Meiling Fuentes… March 13 celebrants: former Makati Councilor Bong Daza, Kathy Limjoco, Keren Pascual, Erlinda de Castro, Sherwin T. MacandogJerome Ruiz Berja, Deng Latayan Lado-ing, Tynes Tolentino of Puregold Imus, Cavite, Connie O. Genilo of Tarlac, Tarlac, Irish Sta. Maria and Atty. Amelia C. Tansinsin… Belated birthday greetings to Kagawad Mario Cequena (March 9) and Culita M. Pangan (March 6)…