Jessica Sanchez sang ‘Fallin’ by Alicia Keys and ‘Try A Little Tenderness' on the American Idol 11 Top 7
To All Pinoys in America and for those who have the means to vote for Jessica, please vote for her. Let's prove to the rest of the world what we are capable of.
This is kind of a pressure on this kid -- after being saved by the judges, she needs to prove to the world that she's worth-saving. This has been supported by the judges that what they did was right. If I will play more bias, I'm thinking that they are rooting for her to win -- but it sounds to me that they want to tell Jessica something:"We can help you only by saying good things about the performance, but you need to win the people too"
Randy Jackson: I hope America shows up and votes for you this week.
Jennifer Lopez: Your just a little baby. I’m glad we had a save and used it on you.
Steven Tyler: With talent like yours you have a right to get mad at a song.
I really don't get it -- is Jessica Sanchez really at the Bottom 3 or American Idol is only using her to get high TV rating?
Every year -- there will always be a shocking event in A.I., that everyone will feel upset about.
Joshua Ledet, Elise Testone and Jessica Sanchez are in Bottom 3. Joshua Ledet is declared SAFE. It’s between Jessica and Elise. And, shockingly, Jessica is eliminated! She begins to sing for her life, and Jlo rushes the stage to stop her. “THIS IS CRAZY” she screams. Randy and Steven join them on stage. Randy says, “We are saving Jessica without any doubt…this girl is one of the best singers in America! Ever! Are you kidding me! Please everybody, please vote for the best! It’s about finding the best! C’mon.”
Jessica wasn’t surprised to be standing there. “Whatever happens happens.” She says she’s been working hard her whole life.
Saved contestant, Jessica Sanchez, sings out to the credits.
Jessica Sanchez sang ‘Stuttering’ on the American Idol 11 Top 7
Jessica did it again! She's really one to beat. AKON thinks she’s going to be a legend one day. The judges called her a fish slayer.
I'm kinda frustrated at first, that given with tonight's category, "This Decade" -- Jessica chose this song, which is not famous as we thought. But I think, it was a good strategy, so that people will find her interesting.
Randy Jackson: I love the arrangement. Tonight you set the bar really high.
Jennifer Lopez: That was really beautiful. In the middle you were digging. I want you to sing like Joshua and be impactful and take us on a ride.
Steven Tyler: When I hear you sing, I forget where I am. You have the nerve to wear Jennifer’s shoes.
Christopher Caluza—one of two US-based Filipinos competing in this year’s World Figure Skating Championships in Nice, France placed 20th in a field of 30 in the men’s short program Friday.
Caluza earned a total segment score of 61.87 and had zero deductions.
He, however, gave an “under-rotated jump” in his execution of a triple lutz-triple toe loop combination in the second jump of his routine.
Caluza is a 22-year-old student born in Chula Vista, California—home of the United States’ Olympic Training Center. His hometown is Escondido, also in California.
Caluza started figure skating in 1997. His current coach is Natalia Bobrina. He had trained under Juri Ovchinnikov.
His personal best total score, best short program and best free skating were in the Four Continents Championship in February.
In the Bavarian Open 2012 Oberstdorf, he placed third.
Jessica Sanchez sang ‘Sweet Dreams’ on the American Idol 11 Top 9
If there's one reason why I'm still watching American Idol, it's because of Jessica Sanchez. God, she's really good. And, will you agree that she looks like Sarah Geronimo? She’s the one to beat! I don’t think anyone can beat her now. The title is hers!
Randy Jackson: I say it all the time, but stars are truly born.
Jennifer Lopez: If I was Beyonce, I would slow that one down.
Steven Tyler: Beautiful dress. You really know your notes.
Lewis Hamilton is a British Formula One racing driver from England, currently racing for the McLaren team. He was the 2008 Formula One World Champion. He is also the boyfriend of our very own Nicole Scherzinger. He spent two days in Manila to visit some of the 85,000 children who live and work on the streets of Manila in the Binondo area. He took part in a film for UNICEF which will be aired in this year’s Soccer Aid.
‘I hope that we have managed to make a film that will show the harsh reality for children who live on the streets in Manila and around the world,’ Hamilton said.
‘The young boys and girls who I have met today are really fantastic children, but they are living without the simple things that most people take for granted, like food, clean water and a safe place to sleep at night. It shouldn’t be like this. But I’ve also seen how UNICEF and their partners are helping them and changing their lives for the better. Just a little money can make a huge difference for vulnerable children living tough lives around the world.’
‘Please, buy a ticket for Soccer Aid in May, or watch the programme and make a donation. It could be the difference between life and death for a child.’
Eugene Domingo is known in the Philippines as one of the most talented comedians. She became known for her wit and spontaneous unforgettable lines that people find them funny and smart.
Now, you're going to see videos before and when Eugene accepted the Best Actress Award at 6th Asian Film Awards, which is also known as "Asian Oscars". This was held at Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Center last March 19.
She was so funny, especially when she accepted her award from Andy Lau! She's really a true pride of our country
Eugene Domingo the day before winning big at the 6th Asian Film Awards 2012
ASIA'S FAVORITE ACTRESS & ACTOR: Eugene Domingo & Andy Lau
6th Asian Film Awards Backstage - People's Choice for Best Actress
Probably, this is the first time that a Filipino/Tagalog movie embraced a story of "one-night stand" or "casual $ex" or we can call it having a "FUBU" or "FCUK Buddy". Hmmmp! I'm really casual about this topic.
This is a good thing actually -- because honestly, this event has already been embraced by young men and women. Well, we've been watching lots of Hollywood films that's why!
Unofficially Yours is about a man who falls in love with someone who doesn’t want to fall in love. John Lloyd Cruz plays the role of Macky Galvez, a depressed young man who’s been contemplating on why he had several failed relationships. On the other hand, Ces Bricenio, portrayed by Angel Locsin, is a modern-day woman who is afraid of commitments. When their worlds collide, a funny yet sexy love story develops.
Paul Ong maybe pure Chinese descent but his heart came pure Pinoy!
Paul Kelvin Ong, who introduced himself as “a new immigrant from the Philippines although I’m a pure Chinese” and who lived for “just over a year” in Winnipeg, performed “Somewhere” from “The West Side Story.”
“Canada’s Got Talent” judges Martin Short, Stephan Moccio and Measha Brueggergosman were impressed with his performance, as were the audience who lavished him with applause and a standing ovation.
“You have a sweet voice. Bravo, bravo, bravo” said Moccio. “I’m intrigued. I really want to see what’s next from you, Paul,” he added.
“I really like how connected you were to the song. It was a really, really great performance,” Brueggergosman commented.
“I do think you have a really lovely voice,” Short said admiringly.
All three judges gave Paul their “yes,” which helped him advance to the next round.
In his post-performance interview, Paul, who was initially speechless, said, “It’s a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you.”
If there's anything that Filipinos have in common, around the world, it's the "love for our own food". Whenever I travel abroad -- the first thing that interest me, is to find a Filipino community and talk to people who will bring me to a Filipino restaurants.
Maybe I will go to Manhattan!
"Maharlika: Filipino Moderno" started out as a weekend-only, pop-up restaurant in Manhattan, February last year.
After successfully putting modern Filipino food in the forefront of New York City's gastronomic scene, Maharlika's popular Filipino brunch is now being served at its first brick and mortar location in downtown Manhattan.
"We’re happy that people are embracing brunch. It’s such an American concept and we’re happy that we can put a Filipino kiss on it," said Nicole Ponseca, co-owner of Maharlika.
Instead of Eggs Benedict, Maharlika serves Eggs Benigno, named after the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. The restaurant also offers Eggs Florentine that has been named Eggs Imelda (poached eggs on pan de sal with taro leaves, coconut milk and prawns), for former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
A favorite among brunch-lovers is the "silog" meals such as tocilog and longsilong.
Maharlika's executive chef Miguel Trinidad, is of Dominican Republic descent. He traveled around the Philippines to learn how to cook authentic Filipino dishes.
"We backpacked from Ilocos Norte all the way down to Palawan. It was an amazing experience. The people were beautiful. The island is gorgeous, we couldn’t have been here where we are today if it wasn’t for that experience," Trinidad said.
Sizzling sisig was named "Best New Food" of Time Out New York, a leading food and entertainment guide in New York.
NY CHOW featured the famous sisig. Check it out here:
Maharlika was also named "Best New Restaurant" of Metromix, a well-known entertainment and dining guide in the U.S.
Even the New York Times described Maharlika as an "empire in the making," which could soon rival Chinese and Thai restaurants.
"I didn’t think we’re gonna be here within a year, but I am so happy that we are," Ponseca said.
Maharlika is also becoming known for its mixed drinks, which are named after famous Filipinos. "Pacquiao's Punch" was named Best Cocktail Drink of America in 2011.
There are also light mixed drinks named after Lea Salonga, Hilda Coronel, Sharon Cuneta and Weng Weng.
A new Filipino-Dutch magazine was recently launched in Assendelft, The Netherlands, to cater to the need for information and entertainment of Filipinos abroad, especially in Europe.
Tribe1946 magazine was an idea that Dutch businessmen Maartem Lemmers and Willem Snijder decided to pursue when the only Filipino magazine in the Netherlands, Munting Nayon, stopped publishing last year. They aim to provide not only information but a sort of medium for networking for Filipinos living abroad.
“Last year, we started an idea to support and give services to the Filipinos here in Holland and from the services that we came up with, the magazine is the first one that we started with,” said Snijder.
Lemmers and Snijders came up with the name Tribe 1946 for the magazine because they believed that through their goals, they will help build a stronger Filipino community abroad. The partners also believed that the true Philippine independence was achieved when the United States recognized a free country in the Treaty of Manila signed on July 4, 1946.
