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DAVID Foster is the quintessential music man, and for the past couple of decades, he has lent his talent in making sure that fresh, young talents are given the opportunity to shine.
He is widely credited for the immense success of Celine Dion, and now, a lot of people are curious to see who the latest anointed one is.
It is none other than Charice.
NEW YORK—Filipina-American theater actress Jaygee Macapugay is taking on the role of a lifetime, that of the former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, in the New York premier of Imelda, A New Musical.
"I am feeling really excited. This is an extremely challenging role because the character is equally loved and hated. We have been rehearsing for the past weeks and working hard to come up with a great show," Jaygee told the Asian Journal a week before the opening of the musical.
Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announced recently that its 33rd season includes the East Coast premiere of Imelda, A New Musical. The limited engagement plays September 22-October 18, 2009 at The Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th Street. Opening night will be on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7pm.
FELIX Lamorena just had one of the best summers of his life.
The 25-year-old Fil-Am from Norwalk, Calif., was selected as one of the 14 young adults from across the country to serve as "truth" crew members for its annual summer tour.
"Some people enter our lives like deer slipping in and out of the woods. They touch our earth and we stop to look at them. They disappear as quietly as they came. But you feel blessed for having experienced their gentle presence. And you give thanks that the world is a better place because of the joy they brought."
—Maryknoll Sr. Joan Metzner
NEW YORK—I only knew Reynaldo "Ronnie" Alejandro based on some of the coffee table books he wrote, mostly on Philippine cuisine.
NEW YORK—The Philippine Consulate General of New York honored Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro with the Dakilang Pilipino Award early this year, an award that places him in quite exclusive company, yet again.
With more than 40 years of experience and 40 books along the way, Mr. Alejandro sets the standard for which many arts and culture writers in America aspire to emulate. Legends such as Ronnie (what his friends like to call him) are defined by their strive for excellence and high regard for their craft and aesthetic. Mr. Alejandro’s talent is evidenced by the launch of his three most recent books: Authentic Recipes of the Philippines, Manila Bay Crossroads of Asia, and Fiesta! Fiesta! Festival Foods of the Philippines. Mr. Alejandro’s relentless passion for his work exudes the professionalism, novelty, and expertise that many people have come to expect from him.
