SPARKLE GMA Artist Center Partners with 0KGames for SPARKLE TRENTA

It was still early but folks have been gathering around the Mall of Asia Sky Amphitheater for the biggest event that Sparkle GMA Artist Center has mounted called "SPARKLE TRENTA: The 30th Anniversary Concert". We were there a bit early to prepare because tons of Sparkle stars would be in attendance and fans came in groups to make their presence felt once their idols came out backstage on top of the mall. 

A lot of them went crazy already because prior to the program, the folks from 0KGames had lots of the fans enjoy activities on their booth right beside the entrance of the amphitheater that afternoon. They held games, and gave prizes to lucky winners, then entertained those who came early. I must admit the host was loud and fun, and even invited some Sparkle artists during their activities, and featured a performance on stage later on.

Holding her crown was the gorgeous and sultry Queen Michelle Marquez Dee who did her single "Reyna" complete with dancers and her fellow artists Julie Anne San Jose and the adorable Barbie Forteza. They also had a few more stars in tow who also showcased their time with Sparkle, it was so cool to see almost all the Starstruck almuni perform too. They also had several talented singers who took the stage doing classics and pop medleys, even played a few games with the hosts too.

Also, 0KGames was so happy about being a co presenter, wishes to congratulate to GMA and their subsidiaries for always being there for these talented artists and the agency who have nurtured them all these years! 

Frontrow's LUXXE WH!TE Does Crazy Launch for ULTIMATE LINE

When LUXXE WH!TE announced that they'd be discontinuing the existence of their products, folks have been airing their grievances online and in person at their headquarters in Quezon Avenue. For starters, it's their flagship product, people swear by it, celebrities endorsed it... so why in the world are they stopping production of it? We literally attended it's last day at the venue, present were the founders RS Francisco, Sam Verzosa and their COO Richmond Yu who initially was as sad as the rest of Frontrow's members. 

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After all the drama and crazy song and dance numbers by the RAMPA drag queens, this genius marketing execution suddenly took to stage as they announced their new LUXXE WH!TE ULTIMATE LINE. They also unveiled their endorsers Rhian Ramos and Michelle Dee with the new LUXXE WH!TE ULTIMA and LUXE WH!TE SLIM respectively, check out these new bottles!

Frontrow's LUXXE WH!TE ULTIMATE LINE

 

 The new packaging isn't just for lip service, because RS Francisco told us that they've made the actual capsules bigger, stronger and more effective. They're mantra, is to make sure they not just improve, but be THE STANDARD when it comes to supplements like these. These are also FDA approved and has gone through tons of tests before releasing in the market. This could also prevent competitors who have tried so hard to copy what they are doing. They even take it as a complement and have no plans to sue those who try (or will they?).

The extraordinary and bold marketing move proved to be effective, and now that they've got the new look and formulation SV says "This is the Frontrow way. We want to thank your team, RS who really thought about how to execute this. Richmond Yu told us that they've consulted different agencies but only got worried that it is still missing something. All along, they had the genius they need already in the company which is why THESE ALL HAPPENED!

 

Here's the press conference after the launch: 

 

Congratulations to RS Francisco, Sam Verzosa, and Richmond Yu, plus the countless men and women who did this launch. To say this is over the top would be a disservice to the whole Frontrow group. Congratulations also to Rhian Ramos and Michelle Dee for supporting the brand. 

Cebu Lawyer and Viral It's Showtime Searchee OLIVER MOELLER Gets Signed with Cornerstone Entertainment

You've seen him in It's Showtime as a searchee Lawyer from Cebu, but we all know he's got the looks and physique to make it to showbusiness and yes, he's actually doing it as he just signed with Cornerstone Entertainment today. His name is Oliver Moeller, and he's just starting.

He is a real deal lawyer, one who graduated from University of San Carlos in Cebu. He took the bar exams in 2016 and passed, so yes, you can call him Atty. Oliver for all the right reasons. 

He didn't stop there though, because he also took his masters degree in Public International Law from University of Queensland Australia back in 2019. He also worked in Brisbane at Little Lawyers who's specialty lies in compensation cases before he went back to the Philippines. His specialty is corporate law.

He's also into sports, fitness, strength training and coaching. His Filipina Mom Joy Moll, German Dad Heino Moller and his siblings were all at Kao Manila club that afternoon to support him. He was born in Deutschland but grew up in Lapu-Lapu city in Cebu. He has a lot of potential so we wondered what he wants to do in show business.

He was welcomed by Cornerstone Vice President Jeff Vadillo and their President Erickson Raymundo. As for now, Oliver will be flying back and forth from Cebu if ever he has projects in Manila. He also is open to do workshops and training for acting projects, and maybe delegated hosting stints because he's quite eloquent in English. 

Here's the interview on video, please enjoy!

Thank you to Cornerstone Entertainment for letting us interview Oliver, he's got a lot of things on his plate, but we see him taking his sweet time to put all his health, fitness and legal assistance causes in front of his new found fame.. to hopefully put it to good use with the folks from Cornerstone. Thank you also for partnering up with Philippine Entertainment Bloggers Association (PEBA), I'm so glad to be part of this organization ☺️. 

Special mention to KAO Manila (2F Newport) for being the perfect spot to do this interview. Can't wait to go back there for food and clubbing!

Congratulations Oliver! Looking forward to see you in shows soon!

LG Celebrates 10 Years of OLED

LG is celebrating their milestones especially the LG OLED TV. It's been a standard, and with good reason because they're the best in this technology. Back then, it wasn't common to see Organic Light Emitting Diode on TV screens but today, the same tech has changed the landscape of not just theirs, but every company that comes out with their own TV screen, all because they have pushed for its innovation.

Today, they've got LG OLED evo that has got a Brightness Booster, an a9 Gen5 AI Processor so you see those pixels with unbeatable clarity. Thing turns off on screen so those blacks are now deeper, but colors still remain rich and vibrant, something that you probably have never seen before on TV.

A history lesson ensued, they displayed generations of their OLED TV's from the beginning HD to now their OLED evo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming on it even has it's own setting, to enhance not just experience, but latency and better framerates

Some sets even had close to no gaps at the back, so you're basically looking at something that could depict artwork to change the feel of a space. That was nice!

They used a PS5 without a speaker attached, but it sounded quite nice. It's also Dolby Atmos ready, so for acoustic freaks, this would be satisfying.

They utilize their own LG WebOS 23 that's got apps, quick cards, easily accessible through the clicker that comes with the OLED TV from LG.

 

It's also got HDR like quality visuals, those textures would come quite handy in some games you need to play.

In a studio setting, you can teach KPOP moves with ease. It's also got multi screens if you need to look at materials and see yourself at the same time.

Shortcuts to use if your favorite team has a game, or use it to follow them if you miss one.

The brightest because the pixels light up independently.

LG Executives, several celebrities like Enrique Gil, Michelle Dee and Dominic Roque were in attendance, no interviews but just seeing them was precious!

It was certainly a good thing that they also did this in the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines where some got to dress up in cultural garbs like Hanboks and Jeogori. Thank you for the fun event LG! Congratulations and I fervently hope you'll continue to innovate, perhaps introduce new ones in the coming years. Real progress! Cheers!

Michelle Dee Donning Francis Libiran's Sun Princess for Miss World

Absolutely stunning, absolutely gorgeous.

This is the official national costume to be worn by Michelle Dee come the Miss World competition at the ExCel in London UK.

Sketches and details:

Designer: Francis Libiran

Photo/Video: Mike Gella

Makeup: Dave Quiambao

Hair: July Vito

Location: Empire Studios

According to the literature, this design was inspired by the Sun of the Philippine national Flag. Francis Libiran does his very intricate Art Deco embroidery to signify optimism, positivity and courage. 

The embroidery patterns are all original, inspired by the historic Visayan tattoos called “Batek” found in the earliest illustrations of Visayan warriors in the 16th-century. It fortells bravery and triumph.

It is made of soft tulle, and all its beadwork are hand made.