Interview: Neomi Gonzales Leaps from Stage to Screen
In the film 'Isang Himala,' directed by Pepe Diokno, actress Neomi Gonzales plays Chayong, the closest friend to faith healer Elsa. Portraying Chayong isn’t Gonzales' first time, though. She played the same role in a new 'Himala: Isang Musikal' production by The Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical in 2018.
HIMALA is Back on the Big Screen (With Singing!)
The 1982 film 'Himala,' directed by National Artist Ismael Bernal, follows the story of a barrio Cupang lass, Elsa, played by a young Nora Aunor, who allegedly saw an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 'Himala,' retitled 'Isang Himala,' is back on the big screen as a musical film, an official entry to the 50th-anniversary of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
Video: Catch A Glimpse of the 'Epilogue: Reprise' at the All-Star Concert of ANG LARAWAN
The all-star cast, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ dancers, and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, performed a reprise of the epilogue to 'Ang Larawan, The Musica'” right before the curtain fell on 'Contra Mundum, Ang All-Star Concert ng Ang Larawan' at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre on Saturday, May 6.
Photo Coverage: Derrick Monasterio, Jenine Desiderio Make Their RAK OF AEGIS Debut!
The Philippine Educational Theater Association's (PETA) longest-running original Filipino musical RAK OF AEGIS, which features the popular songs of the pop-rock band Aegis, recently welcomed new cast members Derrick Monasterio and Jenine Desiderio to the show's seventh edition. See Derrick and Jenine in action below, along with the show's returning cast members.
BWW Review: Gerald Santos Comes Full Circle in Homecoming Concert
Back in Manila from his two-year stint as Thuy in the UK/Ireland and International tour of 'Miss Saigon,' Gerald Santos is now a certified crossover artist. In his homecoming concert last Saturday, May 4, at the Theatre at Solaire, Santos filled his repertoire with songs from musical theater and from movie musicals that have also crossed over to the pop charts.
Photos: MISS SAIGON UK Stars Reunite in Gerald Santos' Homecoming Concert
Last Saturday night, 'Prince of Ballad' Gerald Santos, who played the role of Thuy in the recent 'Miss Saigon' UK/Ireland and international tour (2017-2019), reunited with fellow 'Saigon' alums Aicelle Santos (Gigi), Joreen Bautista (Kim), and Leo Valdez (Engineer) at The Theatre at Solaire--a rare treat for all 'Saigon' fans.
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at Gerald Santos' Homecoming Concert!
"Prince of Ballad" Gerald Santos, also Thuy in the recent "Miss Saigon" UK-Ireland-International tour--gives us a sample of "Home" from "The Wiz," which is part of the repertoire in his major solo concert at The Theatre at Solaire this Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 8 p.m.
BWW Exclusive: Gerald Santos Is Back Home
Balladeer-musical theater actor Gerald Santos discloses, 'I'm silly. I'm crazy as well. I'm human,' although his fans who have been following his career--from his first appearance on GMA's 'Pinoy Pop Superstar' Season Two (2006) to his final bow as one of the principal actors in the recent 'Miss Saigon' UK-Ireland-International tour (2017-2019)--perceive him otherwise.
MISS SAIGON UK Stars Reunite in Gerald Santos' Concert in Manila, May 4
On May 4, 2019, 'Prince of Ballad' Gerald Santos, who played the role of Thuy in the recent 'Miss Saigon' UK/Ireland and international tour (2017-2019), will reunite with fellow 'Saigon' alums Aicelle Santos (Gigi), Joreen Bautista (Kim), and Leo Valdez (Engineer) at The Theatre at Solaire--a rare treat for all 'Saigon' fans.