Monsour back on the big screen

Monsour del Rosario

Fans of action star Monsour del Rosario would certainly be thrilled to know they’ll soon see their idol on the big screen. This, on the wake of Monsour’s winning as Taekwondo Man of the Year 2017 at the 2017 SEA Games in Korea. It was a great honor and distinction that he never expected, Monsour said in an interview.

“I never expected it, to be first non-Korean and first foreigner and a Filipino at that to be given this award. I was floored and truly overwhelmed. I can die now with my legacy sealed with this award, something my children and their grandchildren and my countrymen will be proud of.”

Adding to the honor is Monsour’s induction to the Taekwondo Hall of Fame. “I share this award to all my fellow Filipinos. This shows that the Filipino can also be on top of the world when he puts his heart into something.”

Monsour promoted Taekwondo in his action films. This martial arts became known and popular in the Philippines because of Monsour who propagated it through his movies. It was the actor-now-politician who not only introduced Taekwondo but steered it to greater heights in the country.

He may now be more passionate with public service starting when he became councilor of Makati in 2013 (on his second try) but martial arts in general, and Taekwondo in particular, will always be in his heart.

And busy as he is with his work as a Solon, Monsour is finding time to go back to acting. He has several movies in the making. Among these is Trigonal’s “Fight For Justice” which is slated for showing in May. He is also doing the action-horror flick “Blood Hunters: Rise Of The Hybrids,” under the direction of Vincent Soberano.

Also among his film projects is the romantic film “Because I Love You” to be directed by Joel Lamangan, and “Four Good Guys” produced by ALV Productions and Regal Entertainment, and slated to be shown in March.

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Acoustic Night

It will be a night of subtle music surrounded by art when Gateway Gallery hosts “Acoustic Night: Live Music” on March 2, 8 p.m. Headlined by momma’s darlings MYMP, one of the country’s premier acoustic bands, and “Pilipinas Got Talent” alum JRoa (also known as John Roa), the concert also features the Hinlalato Band.

“Acoustic Night” partially benefits the Sampaloc Bible Christian Community and will go a long way in helping its members in raise funds to construct their own building.

The show will be at the Gateway Gallery, located at the 5th Level of Gateway Tower in Araneta Center, Quezon City.

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Adventure!

Gabbi Garcia, star of GMA Network’s “Sherlock Jr” isn’t only beauty queen material, she is also in for adventure.

Anything she is asked to do in the series, she delivers. Just recently, the actress was seen in a new activity – trail-biking which she did with her brother.

No wonder, Gabbi and her leading man, Ruru Madrid who plays Sherlock Jr., have good chemistry.

Meanwhile, Kyline Alcantara who plays the villain Cheska in “Kambal, Karibal,” had a fans meeting recently at the Sky Ranch in Tagaytay. She enjoyed bonding moment with fans and supporters. The TV series is Kyline’s biggest break so far.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 1, go to Deedee Sytangco, Capt. Rudy Herrera, Jose R. Veloso, Jucelle Baterna, Peachy Abacan, Maryo Labad, Grace Bautista, Carla Monique Pascual, Ed Joaquin, Teodoro López, Mina Cepeda Go, Sophia Montecarlo, Cassandra Ponti, Gian Ordonez turns 31 and Gino Padilla…March 2: Cocoy Laurel, Alice Cuazon, Monette Guevarra, Dick Orense, Danny Mangahas, Mary Ann dela Cruz, Mark Anthony Lara and Gabby Eigenmann…