Are you ready to fallin' love? : They're Playing Our Song

      "And now I'm fallin', fallin' fast again,

               Why do I always take a fall, when I fall in love?" - Fallin' 

Are you ready to fall in love this February? 9 Works Theatrical brings you "They're Playing Our Song" a musical romantic comedy starring Nikki Gil and Lorenz Martinez! 

   "Well-known composer Vernon Gersch (Lorenz Martinez) meets aspiring offbeat female lyricist, Sonia Walsk (Nikki Gil) . It’s the token story of boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, girl falls head over heels for boy – only, the kookiness of Sonya interspersed with the wisecracks of Vernon leads to one hilarious scene after the other."


  What an awesome story right? It is based on the real-life relationship of the show’s Broadway creators, the late, great Tony Award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch (“A Chorus Line”) and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Carole Bayer Sager (“Michael Jackson,” “Celine Dion”), THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG takes a peek into the trials that both Sonia and Vernon undergo before finding true love.

   I was invited to their presscon last Jan. 15 at The Conservatory , The Peninsula Manila. It has been a pleasure to cover this event because it is one great theater play to watch out for! From the great award winners, to now, being performed by one of the greatest theater production and casts! Not to mention our love for music, which I inherited from my mother.  

   For theater fanatics out there, you sure have known that Tony Award-Winner Ms. Lea Salonga once played Sonia Walsk before in one version of it and now it will be played by Ms. Nikki Gil!  Nikki said “I love Lea and anything that has to do with her. She really brought the role of Sonya to life in the previous staging. I’ll just have to bring something different to the table… my own version.”

      Just to think how nervous she is but hey! Nikki has played several roles before, like for Legally Blonde and Sweet Charity. She really is into it and performs very well. At the presscon she sang Fallin' as a teaser! Here she's partnered with Lorenz Martinez, one of the top theater actors in the country. He's a tenor and currently appearing in Resorts World Manila’s “The King and I” as Lun Tha, he has also appeared in shows like Forbidden Broadway, 9 Works Theatrical’s The Wedding Singer, Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Asian Tour), and the Netherlands production of “Miss Saigon” as the Engineer, among others. No doubt this two will give a very great show on stage!

Moreover, the director, Mr. Robbie Guevara wanted to maintain the 70's setting of the play! Oh how we love vintage and retro!

L-R : Director Robbie Guevara, Peachy Atilano, Anna Santamaria,  Jill Pena, Lorenz Martinez, Nikki Gil, Noel Rayos, James Stacey and Reb Atadero

   During the Q&A, the casts were asked about their most romantic moment. Wanna guess what's Nikki's most romantic moment with Billy? She shared, "I was in a rush for a show and Billy offered to blow- dry my hair!" She said she even got a picture of it! Haha XD But the most unforgettable answer for me was from Ms. Anna Santamaria, one of the casts and the wife of the Executive Producer Mr. Santi Santamaria. " I really didn't want a huge wedding, " Ms. Anna told the press, " but he insisted that "since you didn't had a big debut, I'm gonna give you a very big, fairytale wedding" ". And we were like: "Awww…". Aren't they the sweetest company owners? As you can see they both manage their company because Ms. Anna loves to act and Mr. Santi loves theater plays! This play truly had the heart and the passion. :)


The casts with Mr. Santi Santamaria (Executive Producer), Mr. Jon Jon Martin (PR Manager) and Mr. Toff de Venecia (PR Director)
  

I really enjoyed this romance-filled presscon of "They're Playing Our Song". Thank you Sir Santi for inviting me! And to 9WT and The Peninsula Manila for a warm welcome. :)

 Here's a little token of gratitude from 9 Works Theatrical and Charmed!

One winner will win:

"They're Playing Our Song" loot bag consisting of a TPOS shirt, accessories (pair of earrings and a bracelet), The Peninsula Manila brochure
And from me, a copy of the latest issue (3rd issue) of DDG Magazine  and a VIP Membership Card from The Make Up Store!

You just have to:
1.) Like 9 Works Theatrical on FB and/or Follow them on Twitter @9WT
2.) Post on FB "Fall in love this February @9 Works Theatrical 's They're Playing Our Song starring Nikki Gil and Lorenz Martinez  http://thelovedeity.blogspot.com/2013/01/are-you-ready-to-fallin-love-theyre.html"
 and/or Tweet " Fall in love this Feb @9WT 's They're Playing Our Song #playingoursong2013 http://thelovedeity.blogspot.com/2013/01/are-you-ready-to-fallin-love-theyre.html"
3.) Follow me on Twitter @Charmed_MoMo and Bloglovin'
 4.) Comment your Twitter and/or FB and your email add (you used to register to Bloglovin').

I'll pick the winner by Feb. 5 because…. Whoever I'll pick randomly as a winner MIGHT receive a very special prize from me! And who knows? The prizes MIGHT be more than that… So keep your entries coming!



 

THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG will run at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati from February 9 to March 3, and is co-presented by The Rockwell Club and The Peninsula Manila, with special participation of SM Accessories, Lynelle’s, Mary Grace, BPI Credit Cards, and media partners, MYX, Business World and HerWord.Com.

For tickets, call 9 Works Theatrical at 586-7105, 0917-5545560 or Ticketworld at 891-9999. You may also visit www.9workstheatrical.com or follow 9 Works Theatrical on Facebook (9workstheatrical) or Twitter (@9WT). 

Nouveau Hairstyle: Hello 2013!!!

Hello Charmed girls!

   It has been a gleeful first day of class in 2013 for me today considering I just had one class because most of my profs are still on vacation. The bad side was I have to wake up early just to know that you don't have a first class. *sighs*. Anyway, the good side is I have a lot of time seeing my friends and chatting with them *haha XD*. Exchange of ideas and 'how are you's'? And to know that a lot has changed! Like moi… ta-da! New year, new HAIR STYLE!

My hair before was cut short without bangs. Then it grew down to my shoulders. But it became lifeless and "bagsak", so I always put it up. Few weeks ago I decided to go to my mom and I's favorite hair dresser/ stylist in our area, her name is Gina Rebucas. She was also the one who cut my hair short before. I really just wanted to have bangs to add style for my hair but, as usual, my dad wanted me to cut it shorter. But I don't want to cut it very short because I'll have my debut this May!" So what I'm gonna do?" I told myself while I'm with my bestfriend, Daisy. Fast forward, we went to Gina's Salon and I told Gina that I want to have bangs but not so short hair. Then she said that I should have layers and a side swept bangs.  She also told me I have a round face so almost any hairstyle would suit me (and also makeup style). After my haircut, my mom noticed that my bangs are not visible, then after a few days of thinking about it. Guess what I did? I did my bangs!! 

If you only knew how long I've held the scissors and doubted about it.

"It's hard to look right at you baby, so here's my number, so TEXT me maybe" haha XD Carly Ray Jepsen ang peg! haha XD Some people told me I look Korean. Well anyway, thanks for everybody I saw today and complimented my nouveau hair! Especially to the one who really made my day :"> :D

Anyway, I hope you could relate to my experience. Haha XD In my next post I want to share with you my current obsession. CLUE: It's a series. Shhh.....


 How about you? What's your hairstyle for 2013?

Love,

MoMo

Review: Fashion 21 cosmetics;Pressed powder, blush and eyeliner

Hi Charmed girls!!

How's the holiday break going? Most of us are doing the eat-sleep routine for those staying at home, while some are on a trip! Anywhere you are, just enjoy the holidays, right?

As much as I want to update, I have a magazine work to do first :D  I am currently experiencing writer's block! So I think I have to free my thoughts by blogging. Anyways, here's a review I can share to you :D

I'm not really fond of make-up products. For the record, I only buy make-up when there's an event I got to attend or when I'm eyeing on something and it suddenly on sale. Just like this Fashion 21 cosmetic pack that includes a pressed powder, a blush and an eyeliner for only P125! I've used up my Avon blush and need another shade of pressed powder. The eyeliner became a bonus for me!

Pressed powder ingredients

Blush ingredients

Let's start with the pressed powder. It has a yellow shade.

I was thinking twice to buy the pack because of the shade of the pressed powder. Because the beauty assistant just tried the product on my arm. And I heard ( rumor has it), that this shade will kinda look fake on your skin. But I realized that it doesn't look fake on some skin tones. In fact it makes a "sun-kissed" effect on your face. :)

Pros:
Evens out your skin, decreasing the appearance of dark spots (see my face test below)
No irritating smell
Yellowish shade for my skin tone

Cons:
No mirror
No brush/sponge or any applicator
Over application= "happy foundation day". It would look fake and cakey.


Fashion 21 Black Eyeliner that goes with a.. uhmm a brush on the cap. That I don't know what it is for!


Honestly, when I first tried it, I didn't like how stiff it is and painful to apply. But then I realized after like 4 attempts to try it, (just not to waste my money) it worked, but since I'm not expecting too much from it, I'm just okay with the result. Now, I'm using it every time I go out on ordinary days.

Pro:
If you just want this for everyday use and you don't want to spend too much for an eyeliner

Cons:
Hard to apply
Stiff end

Next is the Teen's Fashion 21 blusher, that I'm loving among the three! It serves both blush and highlighting the cheeks that gives a natural, faint glow.

When you remove the lid

Pros:
Gives you that natural glittering glow
Blush + highlighting
pink shade

Cons:
No applicator
Messy! Glitters all over your face?
Over application might make you look like you just spent long hours under the sun



Here's my face with only my moisturizer on. I have oily skin (thus the blemishes). And staying up late at night and stress adds to it (not to mention my school work). *sighs*

With Fashion 21 pressed powder

It somewhat concealed my blemishes. See they're less evident here. And notice the yellow shade.




With Teen's Fashion 21 blusher

From pale to glowing and glittering! Those glitters can be messy though. It would scatter all around your face but it's nice to give you that natural glow.



With Fashion 21 black eyeliner

With my eyes closed. *notice some of the glitters?*


And here's the over-all result

I forgot to finish off with a lippie though. But I can say the result is satisfying enough for an everyday natural look :D


Have you tried any of these? Share your experiences too!

Love,

MoMo 

I'm BAACCKKKK!!!!!!

Hello Charmed Girls!!!

     Sorry for being MIA for..uhmm.. almost a month? Though our holiday break started early last Dec. 14, I've got to attend two events last 13th and 14th... ended up with colds T.T. And now I'm finishing (take note: finishing) a magazine article for DDG mag, and there's a bunch to follow after that. So vacation it is? Haha! Don't worry I'm currently enjoying this so far :D In fact this Saturday, I'm planning to attend DDG's 3rd Anniversary Party/ Xmas Party/ 3rd issue Launch Party! And good to know that DDG mag will be hitting the shelves soon!!! Whaaa!! So excited! Please make sure to buy your copies girls!!!

Let me share to you what I did last 13th and 14th!

    Of course I won't miss my neighbor/bestfriend's debut last Dec. 13! Do you know that I got a hard time choosing what I'm gonna wear? Ok look, their house is just two streets away from us. And all others are wearing gowns!!! I don't want to "over" or "under" dress per se. Anyway, here are our moments.


With the birthday girl, Daisy :)

Here's what I my mom told me to wear. It's actually a costume for a chorale competition in UP :D

With May :D

It's not very grand. Just a house party. But everybody seem to wear a party dress. 

The next night, I went to CEO Flats for my dad's company party,Rock of Ages Xmas Party! So what do you expect? We got to wear rock n roll inspired costume!

Yes! It's the same LBD I wore over time haha! But I added studs and chains on the shoulder part to rock it over!!!

Special thanks to Michelle of Mich Eats and Shops! I surprisingly won her Betty Leggings giveaway and that's what I wore! The package just came in time! :D 

That's all for now girls. :) While I'm finishing this, I was able to finish and submit my rush article !(*pats my back*) Talk about multitasking! (While letting my ginataan cool... you know the one with saging, sago, bilo-bilo, camote? haha :D ). I maybe absent for a short time but I the next time I post here I will giveaway something for you girls! So stay tuned!!

See ya!


Love,
MoMo

Mint-to-be Fashion Illustration Workshop by Rio Mints and Tin Iglesias

Hello Charmed!

It's been a busy week for a lot of us here. Good thing we had a very loooong weekend (Last Friday was a holiday and no Monday classes!).
Last Saturday I was able to attend Mint-to-be workshop by Rio Mints,this time a fashion illustration workshop by Tin Iglesias!





The venue was in Thaipan resto at Tomas Morato Ave. If you only knew how we felt when we found it!  (Okay, we're kinda lost T.T)



Because I arrived late, (blame me for getting lost T.T), I wasn't able to take a lot of pics, and missed Tin's presentation... but anyway I always frequent her blog so I'm familiar to some of her illustrations.






When I arrived, Tin greeted me and hand me this module and some materials.

First thing to do, sketch a body figure on a graphing paper.



When I was 12, I was trying to do some fashion designing; getting a blank sheet of paper, drawing gowns and dresses, sometimes I get inspiration from newspaper fashion editorials which I cut-out and paste and compile along with my designs. But I think it's the TV that inspired me most like Tommy Hilfiger's show, Project Runway, ANTM and other reality fashion programs. Then I "stopped" since I'm the kind of girl that wants to try everything new. I didn't improve much of my drawing skills. Good thing this workshop brought back my drawing instincts again. And this Figure Road Map module is so helpful!



That was us busy sketching, drawing, and asking Tin on how to do this and that! haha XD



While of course, chewing Rio mints! Includes their newest flavor, Sweet Mango! :)





She's my seat mate. Oh no, I forgot her name T.T. Anyway, thanks for some chats!

Some of their works









It's my first time to try Thai food. I really liked their dessert!




Tin working on her concept of Rio Mint Sweet Mango flavor.

Tin became popular not only because of her style blog, but most of all her talent in illustration and drawing. Mostly about fashion. No wonder why she excels being a UP Clothing Technology student and a stylist!



Can't believe she just did it in so little time!

I have to go early because the next day's my dad's birthday and we have to go to Quiapo to buy seafoods (and to haul accessories haha XD).

Just one pic with Tin before I leave!

Thank you so much Rio Mints and Tin Iglesias!


Disclaimer: Pictures without watermarks are from Rio Mints FB page

Love,
MoMo