Jessica Sanchez Donates Via Charity Single

After making waves in American Idol Season 11 (2012) and winning 2nd place, Jessica Sanchez is one artist to watch out for.  Busy with her singing career in the United States of America doing shows and tours, she first released her debut single last March 21. Titled "Tonight," the song features Ne-Yo and is now enjoying heavy exposure on radio and tv channels and also charting Top 1-5 on radio stations all over the Philippines.

Last May 14, Jessica Sanchez finally released her first solo album called "Me, You & the Music" on MCA Music that's brimming with high-energy beat repertoire.  The debut album features 13 tracks, including "Tonight" featuring Ne-Yo and "No One Compares" featuring Prince Royce in Spanglish version.

Jessica Sanchez at the press conference arranged by
MCA Music to promote her debut album and the charity single

Being half Filipino, it is inevitable that Jessica Sanchez does her share to raise funds to help the typhoon Yolanda survivors in the Philippines.  As of this writing, she is here in the country to promote her new charity single "Lead Me Home" that was released in iTunes.  Proceeds from single sales will be donated to the Red Cross benefiting typhoon Yolanda survivors.  To preview and download the song, click here: http://smarturl.it/JS-LeadMeHome.

"Lead Me Home" is actually the first single from the forthcoming Original Cast Recording, "Heartbeat of Home," a new music and dance spectacular with music by Brian Byrne.  The full length album will be released under MCA Music/Universal Music Philippines in February 2014.

It is really wonderful to know that a lot of individuals and organizations (even countries) are helping out for the rehabilitation of the devastated Tacloban and nearby affected cities.  May God bless them back.  God bless Jessica!

For the Love of Theatre and Charity

In the spirit of 18th century French salons (where salon is defined as a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation), MMQ Theatre presents 4 Fridays 4 Love -- the February Theatre Salon series.

Join one or all four Fridays (February 1, 8, 15 and 22) and be entertained with four short comedies each night while nibbling on delicious canapes and drinking free flowing champagne.  For just P2,000 per ticket you get to enjoy the shows, network with the who's who of society and help worthy causes as all proceeds go to MMQ charities.

For more information on the event and the venues, please contact Iris at iris.ea@mmqtheatre.com or mobile at 0927-3839517.  You may also visit MMQ Theatre's website at www.mmqtheatre.com, Facebook at facebook.com/mmqthtr and follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/TheatreMMQ.


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Red Cross Charity Ball 2011

The Philippine National Red Cross Ball is an annual fund-raising event supported by generous individuals and corporations who believe in their cause to fight for humanity, independence, neutrality and unity. Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tinga co-hosted this year’s Red Cross Ball which happened last October 16 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

The menu, invite and chocolate giveaway

Tim Yap and Tessa Prieto-Valdes during the auction

Guests were treated to a sumptuous three-course dinner and heavenly desserts before the benefit auction of items donated to Red Cross by Celestina, Subic Leisure and Ethihad Airways. A special raffle from Blackberry was done in a different way -- the hosts drew out the table number and the youngest person at that lucky table was chosen to win.

And the piece de resistance of the evening was the unveiling of the latest collection of notable Dubai-based fashion designer Michael Cinco in his first gala show. The first part of the collection was inspired by Greece and goddesses -- column dresses reminiscent of Greek architecture were adorned with brocade pattern of bead work while bold mini dresses embellished with laser-cut ceramic details showed various ancient Greece symbols. Next came the goddess gowns in bright colors of yellow, orange, red and brown reflecting the sunset in Santorini. The gowns bear Michael Cinco's trademark design -- exquisite bead work, meticulous pleats, dainty laces and flirty feathers. Signaling the show's finale, Georgina Wilson, Claire Unabia and Marina Benipayo sashayed down the runway in fabulous white bridal gowns.

Sighted in the event were some of the most prominent faces in the country showing their support to the Red Cross cause -- celebrities Ruffa Gutierrez, Cherie Gil, Tim Yap, Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez; designers and personalities Rajo Laurel, JC Buendia, Inno Sotto, Ivarluski Aseron, Ingrid Chua-Go, Crystalle Henares, Miriam Quiambao; and the jeweler Dizon siblings Janina, Candy and Lucille, among others.

Michael Cinco with muse Georgina Wilson

Guests at the Red Cross Charity Ball

Support the Philippines National Red Cross and help save lives. To donate, click here.

Thanks to STUDIyo for the photos.

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HeartSpeak at the Grand International Celebrity and Charity Bazaar

HeartSpeak items will be on sale at the Party Island booth of Bianca Lapus. The Grand International Celebrity and Charity Bazaar will be held at the World Trade Center, Pasay City from November 21 to 23, from 10 am to 9 pm.

Ticket sales proceeds will go to Bantay Bata and the DZMM Medical Missions.

See you there!