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Thursday, June 14, 2012
COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS IN THE 35TH GAWAD URIAN
Best Picture: “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Actress: Maja Salvador “Thelma”
Best Actor : Paulo Avelino “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Director: Alvin Yapan “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Supporting Actress: Jean Garcia “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Supporting Actor: Art Acuña “Niño”
Best Screenplay: Alvin Yapan “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Cinematography: Arvin Viola “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Production Design: Maulen Fadul “The Natural Phenomenon of Madness”
Best Editing: Lawrence Fajardo “Amok”
Best Music: Christine Muyco and Jema Pamintuan “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Sound: Albert Michael Idioma and Addiss Tabong “Amok”
Best Documentary: “Tundong Magiliw”
Best Short Film: “Sirip”
The Natatanging Gawad Urian was awarded to cinematographer, Rody Lacap for his works, Itim, Kisapmata, Oro Plata Mata and many more. The event gave tribute to another deserving Filipino genius.
The 35th Gawad Urian will air on June 16, (Saturday) at 11:00 p.m. with replays on June 17 at 4:00 p.m. and on June 24 at 10:00 p.m. only on Cinema One. Cinema One is available on SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. For more information about the latest happenings in the Philippines’s number cable channel, visit to http://www.facebook.com/ Cinema1channel.
Hurom Slow Juicer Demo by Chef Kel Zaguirre
Last Thursday, June 14, 2012, there was a live product demo By Chef Kel Zaguirre, a
faculty at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and one of the
Chefs behind the highly-successful Junior Master Chefs Philippines. He did an actual demonstration of Hurom Slow Juicer at Mafbex in the World Trade Center, Pasay City.
Chef Kel Zaguirre made two delicious masterpieces.
Ingredients for the Citrus-Patis Vinaigrette:
1 tbsp Juice of Lime
1 tbsp Juice of Lemon
1 tbsp of Green Mango
2 tsp White Wine Vinegar
1 tbsp Red bell pepper Bruniose
1 1/2 tbsp Patis/Fish Sauce
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tsp Sesame Seeds, Toasted
2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Pepper
2 Teaspoon Sugar
For the Crispy Tilapia:
2 pcs. Tilapia Fillet
2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Pepper
Flour for dredging
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
Cooking Oil for frying
For the Salad:
150 gms. Mixed Greens (arugula, ice berg lettuce, alfalfa etc.)
1/2 can Mandarin Oranges
1 piece red Raddish, sliced
5 gms. Fresh Mint
5 pcs. Fried Wanton/ Fried Sotanghon
Procedure:
Use Hurom Slow Juicer in the fruits involved in the vinaigrette. Mix all ingredients together and arrange them on a plate. Voila! The finished product!
The second Recipe is Grilled Prawns and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients For the Grilled Prawns:
6 pcs. Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Paprika
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
For the Salad:
150 gms. Mixed Greens
40 gms. Feta Cheese
5 pcs. Sliced Watermelons
2 tbsp Pili/Cashew Nuts
50 gms. Yellow Bell Pepper, Julienne
1 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsley 30 gms. Red Onion
1/4 cup Juice of Watermelon
1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp Strawberry Jam
150 ml Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1 Teaspoon of Pepper
1 Teaspoon of Sugar
Procedure:
Use Hurom Slow Juicer to make Watermelon juice. Mix all the rest of the ingredients according to taste. Special thanks to ate Myrns Geronimo Roman for the food pix.
The author, together with Hurom Philippines distributor Mr. and Mrs. Dy.
The author with Hurom's Chef Kel and Mr. Dy
Hurom Slow Juicer is available at all Rustan's Department Stores and The Landmark.
Hurom Slow Juicer is distributed is here in the Philippines by Zinven International Corp.
Win a 3N/4D Stay at El Nido Resorts Apulit Island!
Do you want to experience staying in luxurious El Nido Resort in Apulit Island? If you do, then this is your chance to Win a 3N/4D Stay at El Nido Resorts Apulit Island!
Who could join El Nido Resorts Bloggers Contest?
If you are a blogger and you are dreaming of visiting this highly rated island property in Taytay Palawan, then this is your chance!
Here’s how to join El Nido Resorts’ Blogging Contest
Who could join El Nido Resorts Bloggers Contest?
If you are a blogger and you are dreaming of visiting this highly rated island property in Taytay Palawan, then this is your chance!
Here’s how to join El Nido Resorts’ Blogging Contest
- First Like El Nido Resorts on Facebook
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Contest Prize:
Winner gets a 4 days, 3 nights stay for two in El Nido Resorts Apulit Island — All-in! Woooooooooot! This is amazing!
Join now fellow bloggers and share this good news to your readers! Deadline for submission of entries is on July 15, 2012.
Join now fellow bloggers and share this good news to your readers! Deadline for submission of entries is on July 15, 2012.
2012 Gawad Urian Sidelights
The 35th Gawad Urian awards ceremony was held last June 13 at the AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.
At the entrance, stars were interviewed at the red carpet.
The happy crew with Sid Lucero.
Smile!
The author together with 2012 Gawad Urian Best actor Paolo
The beautiful Miss Kathy Solis together with 2012 Gawad Urian Best Actor Paolo Avelino.
Since 1977, the Gawad Urian Awards which is an annual film awards in the Philippines was . It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (The
Filipino Film Critics) and is currently regarded as the counterpart of
the United States' New York Film Critics Circle.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
FREE DUNKIN DONUTS
Oh, la, la!
I am referring to the various available freebies from different companies in the Philippines.
And guess what? The latest company who will give-away their product for FREE is DUNKIN DONUTS! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!
WHEN: June 16, 2012, Saturday,
TIME: from 2:00 PM to 3:00PM FOR: Available to all ages.
An hour of freebies and sweet nibblings. All you have to do is line up. No purchase requirement. available on all Dunkin Donuts nationwide. Including franchise outlet nationwide. Except chain stores like the one in mini stop.
Oh, this is happiness for all Dunkin Donuts fans out there!
Thanks Lea for the info.
Note: This is not a paid post.
Si Manny Pacquiao pa rin ang Kampeon ng Bayan
Si Manny Pacquiao pa rin ang Kampeon ng Bayan
Sa tuwing papasok si Manny sa boxing ring, hindi siya nakikipaglaban para sa kanyang sarili. Kung tutuusin, hindi na rin siya nakikipaglaban para sa pera. Dahil sa tuwing papasok si Manny sa ring, nakikipaglaban siya para sa bayan.
Para kilalanin ang galing ng bawat mamamayan.
Para parangalan ang bawat Pilipinong walang tigil na sumusuporta sa ating pambansang kamao.
Dahil sa bawat suntok, dala ni Manny ang karangalan ng bawat Pilipino. Sa bawat aray, tinatamo ni Manny ang bawat paghihirap na kailangang daanan patungo sa tagumpay.
Kaya manalo man o matalo, si Manny Pacquiao pa rin ang tunay na kampeon sa aming mga puso. Kasama ng Alaxan FR, sama-sama pa rin ang buong sambayanang Pilipino sa pagkilala sa walang sawang pakikipaglaban ng pinakamagaling na boksingero ng ating henerasyon.
Aray Mo, Pacman, Galing Natin, Pilipinas!
Para kilalanin ang galing ng bawat mamamayan.
Para parangalan ang bawat Pilipinong walang tigil na sumusuporta sa ating pambansang kamao.
Dahil sa bawat suntok, dala ni Manny ang karangalan ng bawat Pilipino. Sa bawat aray, tinatamo ni Manny ang bawat paghihirap na kailangang daanan patungo sa tagumpay.
Kaya manalo man o matalo, si Manny Pacquiao pa rin ang tunay na kampeon sa aming mga puso. Kasama ng Alaxan FR, sama-sama pa rin ang buong sambayanang Pilipino sa pagkilala sa walang sawang pakikipaglaban ng pinakamagaling na boksingero ng ating henerasyon.
Aray Mo, Pacman, Galing Natin, Pilipinas!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
FREE LIFESTYLE WORKSHOP ON SOUP MAKING
Happy Independence Day everyone! Calling all soup Lovers! This workshop is complimentary. All you have to do is book your slot at telephone number 8905003 or at cellphone number 0917-8405441. See you there!
Rustan's and Cuisinart invite you to an exclusive lifestyle workshop entitled "Soup Du Jour" with special guest Chef Him Uy de Baron. Experience how easy it is to create your favorite soups with a special segment on pairing to create simple healthy meals.
Luckily, I had an opportunity to taste the soap made by Chef Him Uy de Baron and they are so yummy! You should not miss this wonderful opportunity!
See you on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 3 o' clock in the afternoon at the 3rd Floor, Home Area, Rustan's Shangri-la Edsa Mall.
For those who were not able to attend the "Soup Du Jour" workshop in Makati, you are invited to attend this one. See you there!
You have an option to buy this wonderful blender for only Php 20,000 and received a big discount on the spot!
Monday, June 11, 2012
FREE FRENCH MOVIES Brought to you by Citi-Rustan’s French Film Festival
Citi-Rustan’s French Film Festival is open to the public from June 7 to 17 at the Shang Cineplex in Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
Tips to enjoy these FREE MOVIES:
The festival opens with no less than the 2012 Academy award-winning movie The Artist, a black-and-white silent film that follows the life of George Valentin - a Hollywood silent film star - whose career has come to a close due to the collapse of the silent film industry. He attempts to revive his career by financing his own picture, which opens against a talkie starring up-and-coming young dancer Peppy Miller, who he develops a fascination for.
Kicking off the streak of Assayas films is L’Eau froide (Cold Water), a story that revolves around the individual lives of Gilles and Christine - both children of divorced parents - who eventually decide to hit the road together after Christine escapes a mental institution and meets up with Gilles at a party. The journey ends as they end up at the Massif central, where Christine disappears and leaves Gilles to face up to his future.
Next in line is experimental film Irma Vep, which stars Hong Kong action star Maggie Cheung as herself coming to Paris to play Irma Vep in a story that recreates Louis Feuillade’s Les Vampires. However, trouble arises as the fragile nature of French film-making and the director’s mental instability make the shoot a total catastrophe.
Les Destinées Sentimentales (Sentimental Destinies) takes on the heartwarming story of Jean and Pauline, whose sentimental destinies intertwine in the midst of a post-World War I society where certainties and industrial dynasties are crumbling. Even though Jean has resigned himself to the failure of his past marriage, they both find a love that is stronger than the past and the passing time.
Industrial espionage, corporate war and personal duels make for a plot for Demonlover, where young, seductive senior executive Diane de Monx becomes a pawn in global intrigues and treachery stretching from Japan to Mexico after the company she belongs to acquires Tokyo Anime, a Japanese company that produces animated pornography.
Emily Wang tries to get back on her feet in Clean, where she vows to give up drugs and change her ways in order to resume her role as a mother after being forbidden to see her son Jay. However, after getting to see Jay again and spending several wonderful hours with him, she finds herself confronted with a choice between her son and the chance to resume her singing career. The Film Clean won the Technical Grand Prize Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004.
Capping off the Assayas anthology is Family tension intensifies within the Berthier family as conflicting ideas rise to the surface upon the death of their mother, Hélène Berthier, whose life has been devoted to preserving the legacy of her uncle - painter Paul Berthier. The children are left to deal with objects from the past and must decide whether to break up the collection or live with it, as well as what is to become of the family home.
Kicking off the film line-up from L’Institut Francais is Le Mariage à Trois (The Three-way Wedding), where playwright Auguste struggles to finish his play and his feelings towards lead star Fanny, who also happens to be his former wife. When Fanny informs him that she will be marrying Theo, his leading man, Auguste tries to prove himself by seducing Harriet - his young assistant - who he later finds to be the ideal fit for the play’s principal role.
Au fond des Bois (Deep in the Woods) stirs intrigue with the character of Timothee - a strange yet charismatic drifter who managed to impress everyone, including Doctor Hughes and her daughter, Josephine, with his talent for magic and hypnosis. But when he subjects Josephine to a brutal rape, his image is tainted and he leaves the village with Josephine in tow. Doctor Hughes is then left wondering if she is going off on her own free will or if he has mesmerized her into doing his bidding.
Le Refuge (Hideaway) revolves around the lives of Mousse and Louis - a rich, young, beautiful couple whose lives have been invaded by drugs. One day, they overdose and Louis dies. Mousse survives, but soon learns she's pregnant. Feeling lost, Mousse runs away to a house far from Paris. Several months later, Louis' brother joins her in her refuge.
Meanwhile, Roses à Crédit (Roses on Credit) is a drama centered on a woman whose life is taken over by greed. Struggling with the aftermath of World War II, Marjoline and her husband, Daniel, dig themselves deeper into debt with no end in sight as Marjoline’s lust for consumer products ceases to fade.
Journey with close friends Lila and Ely as they are lured by the Paris elite in Tout Ce Qui Brille (All that Glitters). Unable to resist, they begin to pick up tips and tricks on how to infiltrate the upper class and begin to carve unique paths for themselves; but the new social circles begin to take their toll both on a familial and romantic level - and the friendship between Lily and Ely begins to strain and crack under the pressure of social advancement. Tout Ce Qui Brille (All that Glitters) won the Best First Film Award at the 2011 César Awards.
Composed of several chapters, L’Art d’Aimer (The Art of Love) is a movie following the stories of several Parisian couples. Isabelle, who has not had sex in a year, declines Zoé’s offer to "lend" her husband - and ends up impersonating Amélie, who cannot bring herself to sleep with her buddy Boris. On the other hand, Achille prances around a possible new affair, a middle-aged couple’s marriage is threatened, and a pair of young lovers discovers the pangs of jealousy.
L’Ordre et La Morale (Rebellion) is a film set in Ouvea island in New Caledonia, where 30 policemen are held hostage by locals fighting for their independence. 300 members of the French Army Special Forces Unit are immediately sent on a mission, in an attempt to solve the situation through mutual trust and dialogue over violence.
Last but not least, L’arnac?ur (Heartbreaker) brings the festival to a close as lead character Alex, together with his sister, operates a business designed to break up relationships. Hired by a wealthy man to prevent the wedding of his daughter to an Englishman, they try to complete the seemingly impossible job of breaking up a relationship that looks like it has none of the usual flaws, thus putting Alex’s honorable principles to the test.
Contact Details:
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Salamat!
Enjoy also Free MRT/ LRT on JUNE 12, 2012! CLICK HERE!
Tips to enjoy these FREE MOVIES:
- Be there at least two (2) hours before showing time.1st come 1st served
- Tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before screening time
- There's only 219 seats inside the cinema so in excess of that 219 seats they will no longer allow you to enter but don't be sad, you can always line up for the next film that will be shown, o di ba una ka na sa pila ha ha ha! joke lang!
- In case, you haven't been to Shang Cineplex it is located on the 6th level.
The festival opens with no less than the 2012 Academy award-winning movie The Artist, a black-and-white silent film that follows the life of George Valentin - a Hollywood silent film star - whose career has come to a close due to the collapse of the silent film industry. He attempts to revive his career by financing his own picture, which opens against a talkie starring up-and-coming young dancer Peppy Miller, who he develops a fascination for.
Kicking off the streak of Assayas films is L’Eau froide (Cold Water), a story that revolves around the individual lives of Gilles and Christine - both children of divorced parents - who eventually decide to hit the road together after Christine escapes a mental institution and meets up with Gilles at a party. The journey ends as they end up at the Massif central, where Christine disappears and leaves Gilles to face up to his future.
Next in line is experimental film Irma Vep, which stars Hong Kong action star Maggie Cheung as herself coming to Paris to play Irma Vep in a story that recreates Louis Feuillade’s Les Vampires. However, trouble arises as the fragile nature of French film-making and the director’s mental instability make the shoot a total catastrophe.
Les Destinées Sentimentales (Sentimental Destinies) takes on the heartwarming story of Jean and Pauline, whose sentimental destinies intertwine in the midst of a post-World War I society where certainties and industrial dynasties are crumbling. Even though Jean has resigned himself to the failure of his past marriage, they both find a love that is stronger than the past and the passing time.
Industrial espionage, corporate war and personal duels make for a plot for Demonlover, where young, seductive senior executive Diane de Monx becomes a pawn in global intrigues and treachery stretching from Japan to Mexico after the company she belongs to acquires Tokyo Anime, a Japanese company that produces animated pornography.
Emily Wang tries to get back on her feet in Clean, where she vows to give up drugs and change her ways in order to resume her role as a mother after being forbidden to see her son Jay. However, after getting to see Jay again and spending several wonderful hours with him, she finds herself confronted with a choice between her son and the chance to resume her singing career. The Film Clean won the Technical Grand Prize Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004.
Capping off the Assayas anthology is Family tension intensifies within the Berthier family as conflicting ideas rise to the surface upon the death of their mother, Hélène Berthier, whose life has been devoted to preserving the legacy of her uncle - painter Paul Berthier. The children are left to deal with objects from the past and must decide whether to break up the collection or live with it, as well as what is to become of the family home.
Kicking off the film line-up from L’Institut Francais is Le Mariage à Trois (The Three-way Wedding), where playwright Auguste struggles to finish his play and his feelings towards lead star Fanny, who also happens to be his former wife. When Fanny informs him that she will be marrying Theo, his leading man, Auguste tries to prove himself by seducing Harriet - his young assistant - who he later finds to be the ideal fit for the play’s principal role.
Au fond des Bois (Deep in the Woods) stirs intrigue with the character of Timothee - a strange yet charismatic drifter who managed to impress everyone, including Doctor Hughes and her daughter, Josephine, with his talent for magic and hypnosis. But when he subjects Josephine to a brutal rape, his image is tainted and he leaves the village with Josephine in tow. Doctor Hughes is then left wondering if she is going off on her own free will or if he has mesmerized her into doing his bidding.
Le Refuge (Hideaway) revolves around the lives of Mousse and Louis - a rich, young, beautiful couple whose lives have been invaded by drugs. One day, they overdose and Louis dies. Mousse survives, but soon learns she's pregnant. Feeling lost, Mousse runs away to a house far from Paris. Several months later, Louis' brother joins her in her refuge.
Meanwhile, Roses à Crédit (Roses on Credit) is a drama centered on a woman whose life is taken over by greed. Struggling with the aftermath of World War II, Marjoline and her husband, Daniel, dig themselves deeper into debt with no end in sight as Marjoline’s lust for consumer products ceases to fade.
Journey with close friends Lila and Ely as they are lured by the Paris elite in Tout Ce Qui Brille (All that Glitters). Unable to resist, they begin to pick up tips and tricks on how to infiltrate the upper class and begin to carve unique paths for themselves; but the new social circles begin to take their toll both on a familial and romantic level - and the friendship between Lily and Ely begins to strain and crack under the pressure of social advancement. Tout Ce Qui Brille (All that Glitters) won the Best First Film Award at the 2011 César Awards.
Composed of several chapters, L’Art d’Aimer (The Art of Love) is a movie following the stories of several Parisian couples. Isabelle, who has not had sex in a year, declines Zoé’s offer to "lend" her husband - and ends up impersonating Amélie, who cannot bring herself to sleep with her buddy Boris. On the other hand, Achille prances around a possible new affair, a middle-aged couple’s marriage is threatened, and a pair of young lovers discovers the pangs of jealousy.
L’Ordre et La Morale (Rebellion) is a film set in Ouvea island in New Caledonia, where 30 policemen are held hostage by locals fighting for their independence. 300 members of the French Army Special Forces Unit are immediately sent on a mission, in an attempt to solve the situation through mutual trust and dialogue over violence.
Last but not least, L’arnac?ur (Heartbreaker) brings the festival to a close as lead character Alex, together with his sister, operates a business designed to break up relationships. Hired by a wealthy man to prevent the wedding of his daughter to an Englishman, they try to complete the seemingly impossible job of breaking up a relationship that looks like it has none of the usual flaws, thus putting Alex’s honorable principles to the test.
Contact Details:
For inquiries, please call (63 2) 633-7851 loc.113.
Please like me on Facebook!
Follow me on Twitter: girl_greenscarf
Enjoy also Free MRT/ LRT on JUNE 12, 2012! CLICK HERE!