Project Runway Philippines S3

Project Runway Philippines returns to the television screen after two successful seasons to continue the search for the next big Filipino fashion designer. Having watched a number of episodes from season 1 and 2, I am excited to see the new talents and challenges Project Runway Philippines Season 3 has in store for the participants.

A new season equals new host, in the person of beautiful model and creative jewelry entrepreneur Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez. Together with the show's mentor Jojie Lloren, judges Apples Aberin and Rajo Laurel, Tweetie will take the competition to a whole new dimension.

PRP S3 new host Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez

PRP S3 judge Apples Aberin

PRP S3 judge Rajo Laurel

15 young hopefuls from diverse backgrounds will compete in every challenge and vie for the top prize in the hopes of launching an illustrious career in fashion: Amor Albano, fashion designer from Laoag City; Cheetah Rivera, fashion designer from Manila; Enzo Libo-on, call center agent from Bacolod; Fatima Guerrero, fashion design student from Nueva Ecija; Glenn Gonzales, design apprentice from Pangasinan; Ionica Abrahan, stylist from Manila; Jenno Gacasan, graphic designer from Cebu City; Joseph Montelibano, PR executive from Parañaque; Karla Galang, fashion design instructor from Quezon City; Lenvil Paneda, costume designer from La Union; Milka Redoble, online fashion entrepreneur from Pasig City; MJ Alimanza, visual merchandiser from Zambales; Nel Claveria, overseas fashion designer from Camarines Sur; Normanie Santos, ex-Seminarian from Bulacan; and Yves Camingue, designer/stylist from Cebu City.

At the launch event held at the Genting Club of Resorts World Manila, Tweetie was introduced together with the challengers, who showed off their initial creations for the pilot episode.

Project Runway Philippines Season 3's grand winner will get 500,000 pesos in cash; 100,000 pesos worth of cash and beauty products from Pond's; a fashion spread in Mega Magazine featuring his final collection; a brand new Intuos4 Wacom unit and a full 4-year fashion design and technology scholarship from partner school iAcademy; sewing machines worth 300,00 pesos from Brother International; and an all-expense-paid trip to Paris to experience the Paris Fashion Week courtesy of L'Oreal Paris.

Catch the fashion fever every Sunday at 8 pm over at ETC.  For more information and updates, log on to http://www.facebook.com/OfficialProjectRunwayPH.

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Repertory Philippines 2012 Season

2012 is very special for Repertory Philippines as it marks the theatre production company's 45th anniversary. Their first play in 1967, "Miss Julie" only had seven people in the audience and only three were paying customers. Since then, under the wings of Ms. Zenaida "Bibot" Amador and Ms. Baby Barredo. Repertory has come a long way, having established itself as the country's premiere English speaking theatre company.

At the recent launch of its 2012 season's line-up at Enderun College in McKinley Hills, Repertory Philippines presented excerpts of the five shows and introduced its cast members.

"Next Fall" by Geoffrey Nauffts is a beautiful and funny story of modern romance -- a gay couple who, five years into their relationship, is still agonizing over differences in religion. Headlining the play are Bart Guingona and David Bianco, directed by Audie Gemora. "Next Fall" won the 2010 John Gassner Award and, in the same year, was nominated for the Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Play; Tony Awards for Best Play; Outer Critics Cirlce Awards for Outstanding New Broadway Play.

8 pm shows on January 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28; February 3 and 4; with 3:30 pm matinee shows on January 1, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29; February 4 and 5.

"Leading Ladies" is a comedy which will show the answer of two very unfortunate English Shakespearean actors to the question "How far would you go for three million dollars?" Jack and Leo will do whatever it takes to hatch a plot to pass themselves off as two English women to scam an elderly woman of her fortune. Directed by Michael Williams.

8 pm shows on February 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25; March 2 and 3; with 3:30 pm matinee shows on February 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26; March 3 and 4.

"Jekyll & Hyde" dares to show that "Everyone has a dark side." This evocative tale of the epic battle of good and evil based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart.

A musical play, "Jekyll & Hyde" features the hit song 'This Is The Moment' and will be given life by three well-known personalities in the field of music and theatre -- Michael Williams, Cris Villonco and Jett Pangan. "Jekyll & Hyde" will be directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.

8 pm shows on March 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31; April 13 and 14; with 3:30 pm matinee shows on March 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31; April 1, 1 and 15.

Another show to watch out for is "The Wizard of OZ" based on the book by Frank Baum. Who doesn't know Dorothy and her ruby slippers, the yellow brick road and three unforgettable characters -- the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman and the Cowardly Lion.

"The Wizard of OZ" will once again showcase the powerful vocals and acting bravado of Bituin Escalante, this time as the Wicked Witch of the West. Directions under Ms. Joy Virata. Note that this stage version is not based on the famous MGM film and will not include songs from the movie. Showing from August 18 to December 16, 2012.

"Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical" is a stage adaptation of the Disney Channel's "Camp Rock" films about young people exploring their talents in a summer music camp. This adaptation will give kids and tweens the opportunity to experience "Camp Rock" in a deeper way and will introduce them to the world of theatre.

"Disney's Camp Rock" will feature a bunch of talented young stage actors, the new Rep generation, under the helm of Audie Gemora. Showing from November 16 to December 16, 2012.

For tickets, call (632) 571-6926 or logon to Ticketworld.

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