• Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Opens on May 7

    Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Opens on May 7

    I admire friends who know what they are good at and know what they want. Even more, I respect those who act and take big leaps to make their dreams happen in this thing called LIFE (Ansis Sy, 2014). My good friends Claudia Fernandez, Ansis Sy and Pertee Briñas, all young professionals,  started their own theater company, Dalanghita Productions. To those who are not familiar with dalanghita, it is actually a Filipino fruit similar to a dalandan. (I’m sure you know what a dalandan is. If not, refer to calamansi. It is bigger. *judging you*). Dalanghita is a young company that promises a fresh take on original Filipino musicals.

    True enough, in cooperation with Philippine Education Theater Association (PETA), Dalanghita’s first musical production, Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady is 100% fresh and is bound to break some boundaries in the local theater scene.  The title itself tickles my curiosity that if this was a book I saw in the bookstore, I’ll buy and read just like that. Well, actually, KPANLL became a graphic novel before it was first penned in 2013 for the 9th Virgin Labfest by the same artist and author, no other than Carlo Vergara (creator of Zsazsa Zaturnnah). KPANLL The Musical is directed by Chris Martinez (I Do Bidoo Bidoo, Kimmy Dora, Temptation Island…Live!)  with music by Vincent de Jesus (Himala the Musical, Batang Rizal, Juan Tamad).

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  • #AsNTM3 Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3: Episode 6 – The Girl Who Ran Out of Luck Recap

    #AsNTM3 Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3: Episode 6 – The Girl Who Ran Out of Luck Recap

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    Amiciness is live-blogging recaps the 6th episode of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 — The Girl Who Ran Out of Luck. This week, the girls are modeling the latest fashion trends with clothes provided by online fashion store Zalora. Who among the girls will be out of luck and out of style this week?

    Watch with us at 8:45 P.M. on STAR World to find out who are still in the running towards becoming Asia’s. Next. Top. Model. And get this cycle’s fabulous prizes: a Subaru XV STI car, a campaign for TRESemme, a cover and spread for Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, and a modelling contract with Storm Models Management in London.

    WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. PHOTOS ADDED. THIS WEEK’S POLL NOW OPEN.

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  • #AsNTM3 Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3: Episode 5 – Amiciness Picks

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    In what is probably their best photo shoot so far, the girls had to flash their attractive, flirty Closeup white smiles. Monika, who got Best Photo for this photo shoot, won a commercial campaign for Closeup Diamond Attraction. But who topped and who flopped this week? This is my own call out order:

    I mentioned on Twitter that these three photos above are campaign-ready. I can picture a toothpaste ad campaign for any of these photos.

    1. Melissa

    I don’t understand how this was only 4th in the judges’ ranking. It’s fun, flirty, fierce. A lot of fans, including me, definitely feel that the judges are underestimating her modelling skills.

    2. Monika

    The smile is so natural, and it tells a story. The hair flip works on this photo. But she needs to experiment more with her poses if she wants to win this competition.

    3. Barbara

    She’s in full-on flirt mode. This is the move you pull when the guy you like says a joke and you act like it’s the funniest thing in the world just to get his attention. Her body language and her smile are great.

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  • Amiciness Picks Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Top 40-31

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    It’s the 60th year of the Eurovision Song Contest, and we’re #BuildingBridges to Vienna. While I’m a relatively new fan — the first Eurovision I watched in full is the Baku edition; forgive me, I’m not from Europe — I’m all for joining in the festivities.

    Australia is joining for the first time, which might mean more points for the UK (they have to, right?). And the East seem to be upping their game this year, producing strong entries.

    Here is the first part of four of my countdown, i.e. from my least favorite to most favorite to win, for my Eurovision picks this year:

    40. San Marino
    Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola — Chain of Lights

    Are we supposed to vote for this song? You get the answer within the first five seconds of this song: No! As Graham Norton (sarcastically) quipped during the 60th anniversary concert, Ralph Siegel’s songs are “classic.”

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  • #AsNTM3 Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3: Episode 5 – The Girl with a Killer Smile Recap

    #AsNTM3 Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3: Episode 5 – The Girl with a Killer Smile Recap

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    Amiciness is live-blogging recaps the 5th episode of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3. This week, the girls are flaunting their Closeup smiles for the camera. “It’s gonna be the toughest decision so far,” says Georgina. If you could also recall from the cycle preview at the start of episode 1, this episode is probably where we see Amanda cursing at (one of) the judges. I’m stoked!

    Watch with us at 8:45 P.M. on STAR World to find out who are still in the running towards becoming Asia’s. Next. Top. Model. And will win this cycle’s fabulous prizes: a Subaru XV STI car, a campaign for TRESemme, a cover and spread for Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, and a modelling contract with Storm Models Management in London.

    We asked you who among the girls portrayed their best passionate self in their Shanghai Beauty photo shoot… And the results are in. The winner, by an enormous margin, like beyond Kelvin-scale level, is… Monika.

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    Monika was uber caliente! (I think I just butchered 3 different languages there.)

    WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. PHOTOS ADDED. POLL OPEN.

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