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Ballet Manila
Ballet Manila is a classical ballet institution and dance company in the Philippines. It currently highlights more than fifty highly trained dancers in the highly rigorous Russian (Vaganova) method of classical ballet. Locally the company has performed in 47 cities holding more than 4,100 performances. The company has done tours in Asia, Europe and North America, where it has held more than 140 performances. The company is most notable for its in-house creative director, principal dancer and prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. Along with Ballet Philippines and the Philippine Ballet Theatre, Ballet Manila is one of the three major ballet companies in the Philippines. It regularly held its performances at the Aliw theater and Star Theater which were damaged by a fire in 2019, which are both located within Star City at Pasay. The concept of a ballet company by the dancers, of the dancers and for the dancers was the idea of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde when she, along with ballet master ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Ballet () is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread and highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary. Ballet has been influential globally and has defined the foundational techniques which are used in many other dance genres and cultures. Various schools around the world have incorporated their own cultures. As a result, ballet has evolved in distinct ways. A ''ballet'' as a unified work comprises the choreography and music for a ballet production. Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained ballet dancers. Traditional classical ballets are usually performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas modern ballets are often performed in simple costumes and without elaborate sets or scenery. Etymology Ballet is a French word which had its origin in Italian ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romeo And Juliet (Prokofiev)
''Romeo and Juliet'' (russian: Ромео и Джульетта, Romeo i Dzhulyetta), Op. 64, is a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev based on William Shakespeare's play ''Romeo and Juliet''. First composed in 1935, it was substantially revised for its Soviet premiere in early 1940. Prokofiev reused music from the ballet in three suites for orchestra and a solo piano work. Background and premiere Based on a synopsis created by Adrian Piotrovsky (who first suggested the subject to Prokofiev) and Sergey Radlov, the ballet was composed by Prokofiev in September 1935 to their scenario which followed the precepts of "drambalet" (dramatised ballet, officially promoted at the Kirov Ballet to replace works based primarily on choreographic display and innovation). Following Radlov's acrimonious resignation from the Kirov in June 1934, a new agreement was signed with the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on the understanding that Piotrovsky would remain involved. However, the ballet's original happy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (; born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, host, actress, producer, vlogger and entrepreneur. She is the former lead host of long-running reality show, '' Pinoy Big Brother''. Toni Gonzaga is well known for her strabismus, which is known in Filipino as duling. Personal life Toni Gonzaga was born Celestine Cruz Gonzaga on January 20, 1984, in Taytay, She is the eldest daughter of former ''punong barangay'', councilor and vice mayor Carlito "Bonoy" and Crisanta "Pinty" (née Cruz) Gonzaga, who also acts as her talent manager. Her sister, Catherine "Cathy" Gonzaga, professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is also an actress, comedian, television host and vlogger. In Taytay, she was an elected Barangay Kagawad for one term and a Sunday school teacher in Taytay United Methodist Church. She studied mass communication at the Dominican College in San Juan for two years. Later, she transferred to the Asian Institute for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karylle
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for "''Best Actress for TV Series-Drama''" in one of Europe’s most prestigious television awards, the Monte-Carlo TV Festival. In 2002, she won "Best New Artist" at the MTV Philippines. Her album titled "''K''" and debut album "''Time to Shine''" received a gold certification from PARI, while her albums titled "''Time for letting Go''" & "''Roadtrip''" all reached Platinum status in the Philippines. She also took part of the International Emmy-nominated telenovela Dahil May Isang Ikaw. She is a regular host and judge on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. Early life Karylle was born on March 22, 1981,http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/itsshowtime/artists in Manila to Zsa Zsa Padilla, a singer-actress and Dr. Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Mijares
Michael Luke Mejares (born June 26, 1975) is a Filipino singer and songwriter of African-American descent. Life Mejares was born in Manila, to a Boholana mother, Elvira P. Mejares, and an African-American father named Robert Davis. His biological father left him when Mejares was still young and grew up with a stepfather named Leonides S. Mejares in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Mejares studied elementary and high school in University of Bohol in Tagbilaran City, while he completed Bachelor of Arts in English major in Marketing Studies at University of San Jose – Recoletos in Cebu City. Works He was chosen as the new vocalist of neo-soul band, South Border in 1998 replacing Brix Ferraris, but he decided to pursue his solo career in 2002. He was also one of the co-hosts of ''Sabado Boys'', a weekly musical talk show on TV5. Luke Mejares also joined the fraternity for youth, the Order of Demolay in his native of Tagbilaran City, Bohol. In 2017, Mejares was named as board member of the Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya (singer)
Maria Luisa Ramsey-Gotidoc (born March 21, 1970), known professionally by the mononym Jaya (), is a Filipina soul singer, rapper, record producer, actress, dancer and presenter of mixed Jamaican and Visayan descent. She was a talent of GMA Network but later transferred to ABS-CBN, where she serves as one of the head jury of the ''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' segment of the Philippine noontime variety show '' It's Showtime'' and performer on '' ASAP''. Jaya is the first Filipino recording artist to chart in the United States, with her debut single "If You Leave Me Now" peaking at number 44 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Jaya also ventured into musical theatre, playing the role of Surpanakha in the 1999 Filipino musical Rama at Sita staged at the University Theatre. Early life Maria Luisa Ramsey was born on March 21, 1970 in Manila. Her mother was Elizabeth Ramsey, a Filipina comedian and singer of Jamaican and Spanish-Filipino descent. Ramsey's father is Reynaldo Kagahastian, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janno Gibbs
Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian in the Philippines. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows '' SOP Rules'', '' Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?'', '' Power of 10'', ''Party Pilipinas'' and '' Sunday All Stars''. Early career Gibbs started out in 1986 as one of the members of the teen variety show '' That's Entertainment'' on GMA Network. Gibbs then played some minor film roles for Viva Films. He was co-host of the TV show "Small Brothers" in 1990. Gibbs is also known as "Late", "Mokong" and "Philippine's King of Soul". Television career Gibbs is known for his role in the '90s sitcom ''Ober Da Bakod'' and '' Beh Bote Nga'', both with Anjo Yllana. Gibbs also played the character Geron Agular in '' Codename: Asero'' which was aired in 2008. In 2001, Gibbs hired as a co-host of the longest-running noontime variety show in the Philippines ''Eat Bulaga!'' until 2007 due ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lani Misalucha
Lani Bayot Misalucha (; born Lani Dimalanta Bayot; August 3, 1969) is a Filipino singer who performs pop, rock, jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and operatic arias. Her ability to sing across several genres gave her the title "Asia's Nightingale" by MTV Southeast Asia. She was also nominated for an Aliw Award for playing Sita in the 1999 Filipino musical Rama at Sita - The Musical. Since arriving in Las Vegas in 2002, Misalucha has been called "New Siren of the Strip."novelist Arlene Krieger, Show Review, March 27, 2005 During her stint in Las Vegas, Misalucha performed with the Society of Seven at Bally's Las Vegas and the Flamingo Las Vegas, making her the first Asian to headline in a main showroom at the Las Vegas Strip. She also performed alongside Earl Turner at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. In March 2008, she was voted the "Best Singer" (staff pick) in the "27th Annual Best of Las Vegas" poll by the ''Las Vegas Review-Journal''. In 2009, Las Vegas Mayor Osc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariel Rivera
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become a successful singer-songwriter, actor, and Aliw award-winning artist. He is dubbed as "''Kilabot ng Kolehiyala''", a title formerly bestowed upon Hajji Alejandro, a popular Filipino singer in the 1970s. Career Music career Rivera was an undergraduate, studying to be an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while he was on holiday in the Philippines. In 1989, Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (now known as Sony Music & BMG Rights Management) signed Rivera to their label. His self-titled debut album was released after two years. The first single, "Sana Kahit Minsan" was a No. 1 pop-r&b crossover hit. The album went 3× platinum. In 1991, he quickly released his second album, ''Simple Lang''. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freestyle (Philippine Band)
Freestyle is a pop/ R&B band from the Philippines, currently a solo project of Top Suzara since 2022. The band was formed in 1996 and hit the mainstream in 1998, and is popular for the songs "Before I Let You Go", "So Slow", "This Time", "Till I Found You", "Para Sa 'Yo", "Once in a Lifetime", and their rendition of "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?". The band was originally founded by former guitarist Tat Suzara in Davao City Davao City, officially the City of Davao ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Dabaw; ), is a first class highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of , making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of lan .... Notable members include vocalists Jinky Vidal and Top Suzara, the band's primary songwriter, who left the band in 2011 and 2005 respectively and went on to have solo careers. Post-Freestyle, Vidal and Top Suzara had a reunion concert together in 2013. Other notable members were vocalists Joshua Desiderio, Mike Luis, Av ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Side A (band)
Side A is a Filipino pop band formed in 1985. They gained recognition in the Philippine music scene in the late 1980s through to the early 2000s. They are best known for their hit single "Forevermore." Side A achieved major commercial success during the 1990s. In 1993, the group's third album went triple platinum and in the mid-1990s, Side A garnered two Awit Awards, the Philippines' equivalent of the Grammys. History Dubbed as the "Philippines' premiere band" and the local version of the band Toto, Side A was founded in 1985 by the brothers Rodel and Naldy Gonzalez, Joey Benin, Kelly Badon, Mar Dizon and Pido Lalimarmo. The band released its eponymous debut album in 1989. The band was first managed by the Christian-oriented artist management company called Artistation Inc., owned by the late Wyngard Tracy. Side A's eponymous debut album included their first hit single "Eva Marie" which paved the way for their illustrious recording career. Classic Side A songs such as "Window ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Broadcasting Company
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) is a radio and television network in the Philippines. MBC is currently owned by the FJE Group of Companies of Fred J. Elizalde, which also operates hotels and Pasay-based amusement park Star City. Its AM flagship network, DZRH is the oldest radio station in the country while its FM flagship network, Love Radio is the top station in FM radio ratings in Metro Manila (until 2017, and again in 2020) and several key cities. MBC's corporate headquarters and studios are located at the MBC Building, Star City, Vicente Sotto St., CCP Complex, Pasay, Metro Manila. MBC forms its own network group with six national brands, specifically, DZRH radio and DZRH News Television, Aksyon Radyo, Love Radio, Yes The Best, Easy Rock, and Radyo Natin; operated either directly by MBC, or through its affiliate-licensees Pacific Broadcasting Systems, Cebu Broadcasting Company, Radyo Natin Network, and Philippine Broadcasting Corporation. DZRH News Television, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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