Self-taught Filipino artist and composer Mrs. Violeta Frankland has written over 200 songs, recording them under her own label, Frankland Records.
She has also produced concerts abroad to raise funds for OFWs.
Violeta and her businessman husband Steve have two children, Alex and Sandra.
Incidentally, Mega Crystal International (MCI), is helping her produce a docu-film drama about her life as a self-made, overseas-based entrepreneur. This will be directed by George Vail Kabristante from the script of Roger Parajes.
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SCIONS OF LEGENDARY ARTISTS MAKE UP GENERATION
If the band Generation has been making a buzz of late, it’s because its members are the sons of renowned singers and recording artists of yore.
Bassist Joe and keyboardist Mike Chan are sons of Jose Mari Chan. Rhythm guitarist Ige Gallardo is the son of singer-actress Celeste Legaspi, while singer and guitarist Kowboy Santos is the son of the Queen of Pinoy Rock, Sampaguita.
It’s not actually a new group, having been playing together since 2008.
The band began recording their all-original debut album in 2010, released by Star Records.
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EVERYONE INVITED TO DINGDONG-MARIAN WEDDING?
If Dingdong Dantes was serious in his announcement that everyone is invited to his and Marian Rivera’s planned wedding on Dec. 30, then he did not think of the consequence. It would definitely be pandemonium!
Dingdong had said that they are making the wedding accessible to all if only to show how much they values their fans. We’re sure security and order will be taken care of.
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TIDBITS: Happy b-day greetings today, Aug. 21, go to Sen. Lito Lapid, Jeanne Margaret Goulbourn, Hector Villanueva, Nina Teves, Charlie Uy, Eva Gonzalez, Francis Zamora, Noemi B. Reyes, George del Rosario, Mayor Manny Ilumba, Mutya C. Laxa, Chit Picache Vizconde, Carmelita “Baby” Millado, Jay Valenciano-Glorioso, Carol Yap, Pinky, and Miguel Mendoza… Happy wedding anniversary to Col. and Mrs. Clemente Lobusta… Aug. 22: Asia’s Queen of Song Pilita Corrales, Chito Ponce Enrile, Carolyn Masibay, Jun Guevara, Bea Michelle, Fely R. Sanchez, Maura Baldoza, Lea Salterio, Rosbel Q. Bunag, Efren Mercado, Aida Lecitona, Allen Singson, Angelu de Leon and Jean Garcia…
