MARIAN RIVERA and Girl Bosses Headline SM Supermalls and TikTok Shop's "She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping" Event

Spent the weekend at SM Mall of Asia a few days ago to see "She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping", an event organized by SM Supermalls and TikTok Shop. This happened at the mall's Main Atrium and as expected, there were TONS of people who appeared, partly for Marian Rivera, and also several girl bosses who brought their business along so people could get to know their success stories.

 

See, success didn't come overnight for most of them. They really had to do the legwork of knowing their market, learning the ropes, and looking for avenues where business could thrive in. This partnership means TikTok Shops and SM's platforms can now be accessed easily online so you can do more. It's WOMEN led brands after all that make a huge chunk of businesses in TikTok Shops and in real life retail. We saw Sip2Glow, Tapies, Gorgeous Glow, Azul, Huga, Mikana, HB Jewelry, Dood PH, Perfume Dessert, Pina Beauty PH, Urban Scent, Tiny Buds and Wise Cleaner. They were there in 3 separate days and shared not only success stories, but their actual business to other hoping entrepreneurs who would really be good at it. It was a chance to learn, which I loved because they gave a lot of people a chance to also earn, rather than just selling per se. People also got a lot of deals with SM Malls Online, the app is definitely better and can be easily downloaded on Google Play and the App Store. Some put out 50 percent off, 10 percent off SM Malls Online and their TikTok Shops.

It's so nice to see women entrepreneurs so successful in these platforms. They really made meaningful connections for audiences, the executives behind brands, and all. If you want to know more, check out smmallsonline.com!

Best Actress Marian Rivera-Dantes' "BALOTA" Hits Theaters October 16th

It's been a while since I've last seen Ms. Marian Rivera-Dantes. I also missed the opportunity to watch her latest movie "BALOTA" which was showcased at Cinemalaya XX which won her the Best Actress trophy for obvious reasons. The film mirrors real life (although satire), of an educator who goes over and beyond her duty in the classroom. Teacher Emmy not only thinks about her future, but spins in the optimism of electing leaders, and finding out the grim reality of the human psyche.

In a mayoralty race of their quaint town, they had the choice between a land grabbing power hungry woman, or a former s3xy actor. Since she also administers a precinct during the elections, she gets caught in the action when the result meant people seizing the ballot box she carries in order to win. The woman with integrity didn't budge with any force, and baddies even became more eager to find or eliminate her, no matter what it takes.

Marian by any means still looked every bit beautiful even if she was de-glamorized. The chase brought her to vehicles, the forest, the querida's house, the s3xy actor's house, the boondocks, something you wouldn't think she'd have to do as a premiere actress yet here we are. Marian says "I couldn't explain how I felt after shooting "Balota". I even mentioned to Dong how fulfilled I felt doing it despite me being in the industry for a while now. It fed my hunger to do worthwhile projects like these. I felt inspired after that win given to me by the Cinemalaya community."

The exciting thing is, they will be having this released for public viewing this coming October 16. This is produced by GMA Pictures, written and directed by Kip Oebanda. The film also includes actors Will Ashley, Raheel Bhyria, Royce Cabrera, Sassa Gurl, Esnyr, Donna Cariaga, Gardo Versoza, Mae Paner, Sue Prado, Joel Saracho, Donna Cariaga and Nico Antonio. Apt for the times, great story line that is cohesive. It's genius. Having Marian Rivera-Dantes is a great reason to also watch this. It's our story.

Marian Rivera Glows Like a Pro with Blanc Pro

It looks like things are really looking beautiful over at Blanc Pro, a new brand under the Beautéderm Group of Companies. They have highly effective skin products made even affordable, but still promises it still retains its quality.

The Blanc Pro products include the Milk Whitening Soap, Phyto Emerald Moisturizing Soap, the Milk Body Wash, the AHA Body Wash, Sakura Body Scrub, the Clarifying Toner, the Exfoliating Charcoal Whipped Foam and Vita Complex Sleeping Mask (my personal favorite because it smells like cucumber). The Toner boosts collagen production and gently exfoliates, so you get younger looking and softer skin. It has a cooling effect. The Milk Whitening Soap on the other hand fades discolorations, shrinks enlarged pores so you get a brighter complexion. The soaps are intended to be used on the face. The Phyto Emerald Moisturizing Soap won't get you dry skin. It also smells a bit like seaweed for me but it has cucumber on it.

Ms. Rei Anicoche Tan also shared her story, on how she was able to become a successful girl boss despite life's challenges and presented it to the media.

Beautederm President/CEO Ms. Rei Anicoche Tan says "Today is a special day, I can't tell you how much I wished for this day to happen. I had big dreams, hoping to sell products from my home, and I was not alone. Beautéderm is honored to become one of the leading beauty brands in the country, hard work and being kind was always our secret. I'm very happy to share with you today that we are launching our sub brand Blanc Pro. Please, welcome our official Blanc Pro endorser Ms. Marian Rivera. 

Ms. Rei Anicoche Tan also had Beautederm/Blanc Pro dealers spend time on stage with Marian Rivera.

Heard on the sidelines how everyone was at awe on how gorgeous Marian Rivera Dantes is upon seeing her in person. It was the same thing that happened when I interviewed her years back!

Here's Marian's interview with the press, please enjoy!

Marian is officially endorsing the Blanc Pro brand and her current favorite JEJU WHITE Honey Berry and Blooming Dale lotions. She's quite obsessed with it and can finish a bottle quite quick, and she shares how she also sometimes secretly put it on Dingdong Dantes too. The Jeju White Honey Berry smells like crushed berries, I'd suggest you get both if you want to experience what Marian uses personally. Yes she had a hand in formulating this and tried it out before it was released in the market.

Ms. Rei also gave advice about products that are out in the market, you need to make sure they are effective and are of good quality. You are after all investing in your skin, and Blanc Pro could do you good in your journey!

DINGDONG DANTES and MESA's Road to 100!

Stalwart of Filipino food and dining authority MESA just got actor Dingdong Dantes renewed as their brand ambassador just a few days ago at their Powerplant Mall branch in Makati City. Present during the occasion were Father and Son owners Rikki Dee and Eric Thomas Dee of FooDee Global Concepts, their Director of National Operations Raymond Federigan, and Dingdong's Manager Perry Lansingan.

Aside from the contract renewal, they unveiled their gigantic billboard which they installed on top of MESA Headquarters along EDSA in Mandaluyong City. They also divulged their goal of putting up 100 stores by 2025 or earlier to expand their current 70 strong stores nationwide and reach even more families who prefer familiar flavors innovated and served. You can expect Dingdong to still be in marketing collateral right in front of stores to greet guests with that signature smile of his that have charmed a lot of people. If you want to know, his favorites include the Pomelo Salad, Laing 2 ways, Crunchy Pork Sisig, and MESA's world renowned CRISPCHON.

It's recognized by Taste Atlas as Best Crispchon in the World. It's a young pig that has been deep fried to perfection, sliced then served in a Malunggay Crepe and slivers of cucumber, leeks, wansoy and own made sauces. You can just imagine how good this tastes like, so make sure you get your reservations done days ahead!

Here's what happened during the press conference:

Dingdong even went ahead and said he's raring to have one branch particularly #88 to be his very own soon. He also said he'd be glad to gift his wife gorgeous Marian Rivera her own restaurant too. Cheers and congratulations to the men and women who built MESA how it is today. It'll surely be a challenge but even after the pandemic, you have proven how hard work and dedication pays off.

A Meaningful Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day

It was festive and fun over at Shopee's 9.9 Super Shopping Day celebrations at BGC last week. It's been a while since they've done a physical event and it's been ages since bloggers and media guests have seen each other. Announcements of what's going to happen for the weeks going to Shopee 9.9 were in session, and from my seat, I'm quite happy with what I heard especially about the community part which I'll explain in a bit.

BARANGAY SHOPEE

During the sale day, of course you'll get the usual fare. This time however, Shopee is launching Barangay Shopee which is a part of their CSR initiative where users would be able to win a community project for their respective towns. From renovations of basketball courts, multi purpose halls, school supplies, all for the love of their own barangays. All you need to do is post public videos on Facebook with posting guidelines included, send the link on the Barangay Shopee page and you get the chance to win. Details for this are also listed on the Barangay Shopee page in app so make sure you join.

INTENSE "MAS MURA SA SHOPEE" DEALS THIS MONTH  

Starting today til the 11th of September, there will be huge offers on essentials, free shipping sitewide, and even Php 1 deals for items the whole duration. I've seen brands like INSPI, Garnier at the event and some of their other partners who are willing to make sure you get the best price at the app during these dates. 

Chance to Win Php 1 MILLION 

If you shop from September 1st to the 9th, you get the chance to win Php 1 Million if you claim codes for the draw. There will be a guessing game during the draws so you can also win thousands of pesos just by being a viewer and participating in the game. This will all be done during the Shopee Super Shopping Day TV Special which will be streamed live on the app and on GMA with the lovely Marian Rivera and other GMA stars taking part in it.

Here are some snippets of queen Marian Rivera at the Shopee event.

 Make sure you download the app and shop on the dates mentioned so you too have a meaningful Super Shopping Day like me! :)

 

 

MARIAN RIVERA Is Your New SHOPEE Ambassador

 My day was super nice as I got to see one of my favorite stars on the planet, Marian Rivera. She was just named as the newest Shopee Ambassador and her new commercials and photos will be out this 3.3 Sale. During the presscon, she was telling us all about her experience buying off the app especially those of which she needs for the kitchen, her home and how it helped her find things she needs for her businesses. She's also extremely happy that she's now part of the Shopee family together with husband Dingdong Dantes and daughter Zia.

Martin Yu says "Thank you to all our friends who continue to support Shopee. Our first mega sale of the year is coming, and 74% of our shoppers are getting their priorities and shopping habits changed, more of who are self love seekers according to Global Consumer Trends for 2022. At Shopee we comitt too have our shoppers a different cosnumer experience, as we create more ways for them to have fun on our platform, we are starting Shopee Pets, promos like Send 1 peso and win 100K pesos. Brand memberships, sampling counters, new to brand vouchers on our Shopee Mall. This is going to happen starting 3.15. When it comes to shopping for your favorite brands, Shopee Mall is your favorite destination. We are also doing Shopee University Summit for MSME's, where we onboard more sellers nationwide for consumers to discover and appreciate it. We want to encourage more users to patronize local products, so you can have 1 pesos deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 10 percent off daily. Time to get ready for it on 3.15 Consumer Day!"

Big brands will give you big discounts, a Shopee Special on the upcoming Shopee show. Marian Rivera will also be appearing on the show, but if you've never heard the new jingle yet, it's got Marian's very own Sabay Sabay Tayo tune so just imagine how fun that is! Now make sure you utilize your vouchers, coins and free shipping by downloading the app today. There will also be a new exciting in app game which you will all love! I'll see if I can suggest a few things you could buy today. Hmm...

Marian Rivera for TADHANA 2020

Bigger, broader catered to an even wider audience, that’s what they want to do this 2020. Marian Rivera talked to us this afternoon and yes, she got us personal stories about her show TADHANA. 

Marian says “I learned to not be judgmental because you think these things do not happen in real life, but they do. I always talk with them all throughout the creative process. I get to really know their lives, tell them especially to the OFW’s who are our prime audience. I get to spend time with the crew and they understand my priorities which is my family. My business is also doing good because I import vases now from different parts of the country like the marble ones from Romblon, and now I have some native containers from Mindanao so I could help the communities there. Don't worry about my earnings because most of these proceeds will go to their small villages or foundations I help. We now will also feature other stories from the Philippines so it’s going to be bigger, this is for everybody.” 

Here’s the queen of primetime on video: 

This airs every Saturday 3:15PM so take that afternoon break for Marian Rivera! 

Dingdong Dantes for Amazing Earth

It's a documentary series from BBC but in the Philippines, it will be narrated by premier actor, GMA Primetime King and host Dingdong Dantes. The press conference was hosted by Arianne Bautista and to start off, they wanted us to know that they are making this as their newest infotainment content in GMA.

In the series, we will get to know quite a numbered of endangered species, how they live, survive in different places, even in the city. They are also inserting interviews of subject matter experts, people who are on the ground at the marine protected sanctuaries. 

He says "This would have been a project for Betong but he was so bust in out of the country shows hence me on the show. This is going to show stories of animals, our environment, we are not alone and there are tons of things we need to discover. We co exist with animals, they live and breathe like us and we need to clean up our own act. This is like what I do in teleseryes but it has a different fulfillment in delivering a message through this narrative. Like the viewers, I am learning with them as well, I become entertained and informed. As for directing Marian, I don't want to do that because she's big, I know her capacity as an actress. I am not sure yet on when that will be done, but she is loved by her previous directors because she doesn't have any qualms about her craft. She's unbelievable. I received flowers from her, and we'll spend our few days in Palawan soon."

He adds "As a narrator, it has been done in BBC and shot in 5 years, we need to interpret this and make it our own - and I think we did that. The aim is to make this experience for a family every Sunday at 6:10pm. This had a lot of firsts, they employed 4K videos so all the details can be seen clearly. On June 24 I'll be in Singapore, there will be other Kapuso artists with me too. There are plans of another series, something to be done this year. We also have plans to do two movies, but don't have details yet. We'll announce as soon as we get word. As for the show, our interviewees tell their own stories. We are very excited to bring you this June 17 an Amazing Earth."

So for those who would want to have fun while learning a lot, make this Sunday a special day with your family and friends by watching worthwhile videos on Amazing Earth at 6pm. You've missed him I'm sure so this would be a good thing to watch before you head on to next week. Your kids would become genius too LOL!

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Marian Rivera's Back In Action Fantasy Series SUPER MA'AM

Marian Rivera is still the Queen of GMA. She's back and she's not holding back after a long break of bearing super cute daughter Zia with hunk husband Dingdong Dantes. Her entry does come at an opportune time because it's Teacher's Month and what great way to pay homage to our second parents but to do a superhero show that includes her in the title role. 

This September 18, you'll be happy to see SUPER MA'AM. The show includes Kapuso stars Andrew Gan, Shyr Valdez, Enrico Cuenca, Ashley Ortega, Jerald Napoles, Joyce Ching, Julius Erasga, Jillian Ward, Helen Gamboa, Kim Domingo, Al Tantay, Jackie Lou Blanco, Kristoffer Martin, Matthias Rhoads, Meg Imperial and Kevin Santos. This ensemble cast will make the life of teacher Minerva interesting as she tries to make the lives of her students better, because she believes they do deserve a better life.

Some of my favorite people in the loveteam world, yes it's Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin.

Asia's Fantasy, Kim Domingo, we got to talk to her about the show.

Ms. Helen Gamboa

Marian Rivera for her new project SUPER MA'AM!

Here, she was able to tell us the three SUPER MA'AM's in her life

I was able to talk to some of them after the reveal, so meet the guy from the Jollibee commercial who got the girl. Matthias Rhoads.

He was dubbed as the next Primetime Kapuso Leading Man. He was ecstatic hearing that!

Oh and ladies, meet Enrico Cuenca. He was the guy in the CRUSH episode of the Jollibee commercial. Remember the one that was secretly giving burgers? Exactly!

We got to talk to him too!

Now make sure to watch this next week! It'll be a fun evening of action and fantasy with Marian's show and Dingdong's Alyas Robinhood. Now if only their daughter would star in the next timeslot, that would be a great few hours of family binge watching.

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