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Eula Valdes joins cast of The Half Sisters
Viewers of GMA Network’s The Half Sisters, the Phil- ippines’s number one daytime show today, will have all the more reason to stay glued to their favorite After- noon prime series as veteran actress Eula Valdes joins the cast, bringing an interesting twist to the story.
Eula will play the role of Ysabela Zuñiga, the rich haciendera who saves Benjie ( Jomari Yllana) from an accident that left him suffering from post traumatic experience. She will do anything to fight her love for Benjie whatever it takes.
Eula says she is very thrilled to join the cast of the network’s top-rating series and to work again with Director Mark Reyes. “Excited ako to work with Direk Mark Reyes again whom I worked with the first time I transferred to GMA via Kamandag years ago. And of course I’m delighted to be part of the #1 daytime soap nationwide.”
She is likewise very delighted to reunite with Jean Garcia and share the screen with her good friend in the program. They last worked together in the network’s Pi- noy version of the Koreanovela All About Eve in 2009. “Of course, I’m also looking forward to work with my original loveteam Jean Garci. Yun ang lokohan namin before na kami ang magka-loveteam.”
Reyes couldn’t be more proud of the program’s suc- cess since its pilot airing last year. He is very happy for the Filipinos’ overwhelming support for his program which explores the phenomenon about hetero-paternal superfecundation.
“A good script and a great cast. That is the formula of
The Half Sisters. From its unique premise to its unpredictable plot twists and sympa- thetic characters in complicated story arcs, is what makes the show the num- ber one daytime drama. And things get more exciting as Ms Eula Valdes as Ysabela Zuñiga joins the already stellar cast led by Jean Garcia, Jomari
Yllana, Gloria Romero, Barbie Forteza, Thea Tolentino, Derrick Monasterio and Andre Paras. The iconic rivalry of Jean and Eula will once again be enjoyed by local au- diences in the next chapter of the consistent top-rating afternoon prime show of GMA.”
Meanwhile, The Half Sisters is still the uncontested number 1 daytime drama soap nationwide, according to data of the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Expect more revelations and twists as the drama continues in The Half Sisters, which airs worldwide via GMA’s flag- ship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.
PCCF Induc- tion of Officers
By Fe P. Taduran
The Philippine Canadian Charitable Foun- dation (PCCF) recently had the Induction of its Officers and Foundation Leaders
for 2015-2016 at the Delta Toronto East Hotel.
Inducted into office by Consul General and Ambassador-Designate for Jordan, Junever Mahilum-West, were: President, Romeo Rafael; Executive Vice-President, Rosemer Enverga; Vice-President External, Gloria Rafanan; Vice-President Internal, Mario Alpuerto; Executive Secretary, Lita Leano; Assistant Secretary, Gloria Salva- dor; Treasurer, Vida Cruz; Assistant Trea- surer, Ethel Panganiban; Internal Auditor, Danio Penuliar; Public Relations Officer, Fe Paca-Taduran; Business Managers: Bing Marasigan, Noemi Milanes, Pors Canlas, Kriss Jones; Social Media Director, Chona Stinson; Assistant Social Media Director, June Javier; Community Liaison Direc- tors: Ben N. Ferrer, Mila Lupango, Lizby Eronico; Youth Development Director, Joey Abrenilla; Sports Director, Alex Dooc; Assistant Sports Director, Frank Crawford; Sargeant-at-Arms: Primo Milanes, Alex Saroca, Fidel de Guzman; Foundation Leaders: Fred Tomas, Ann Nacorda, Mitz Canlas, Sena Flores, Tony Leano, Rebecca Rafael, Arnold Cruz, Marita Enriquez, Cristina Ferrer, Rodolfo Perez, Jr., Jojo Ta- duran, Felipe Rafanan, Nhitz Calvez, Zeny Crescini, Benjamin Escobar, Ron Panta- leon; and Adviser: Jaime Marasigan.
Special guests were Canada Minister of Finance, Joe Oliver, first Filipino-Canadian Senator, Tobias ( Jun) Enverga, Jr., Consul General & Ambassador-Designate, Junever Mahilum-West and community leaders, members of the media and friends.
PCCF is now gearing up for the Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show sa Toronto to be held at the Metro-Toronto Convention Centre on June 27, 2015. Those interested are invited
to to register as candidates for the PCCF Pageants (Miss Philippines Canada, Little Miss Philippines Canada and Mrs Philip- pines Canada) or as Trade Show vendors. For more information or any inquiries, please email pageantsphilippines@gmail.com and / or pinoyfiestatoronto@gmail.com.
FEBRUARY 2015
Berlane Xo “Come to my
World” Music Video Launch
Date: February 28, 2015 @ 8pm,
Venue: forty2supper- club
Toronto ON- Canadian soul singer Berlane XO will be premiering the video for her recent hit single “Come to my world” off her debut album scheduled to be release later on this year.
The music video was filmed in the beautiful Las Vegas and showcases Ber- lane XO for the first time.
Berlane XO is expecting a large crowd of entertainers, music industry executives, journalists and corporate sponsors. The mix of people at the luxurious forty2sup- perclub venue will create an exquisite social experience.
The venue brings an exciting, energetic and high spirited atmosphere. The hosts serving will wear masquerades to bring out the dark, sexy, mysterious, power of the “Come to my World” music video.
The single has been blowing up the airwaves in the UK making playlist from London, England to Birmingham.
UK’s award winning DJ Catman fea-
tured her on his popular radio program which airs on 89.4fm (City Lock Radio).
He spoke about her on the radio
while engaging with listeners saying “her unique sound is very diverse and how she is able to sing over numerous genres”.
DJ Doco Ranks also featured Berlane XO on his popular radio program on Stingdem Radio FM in Birmingham UK.
Since being featured on UK radio, Ber- lane XO has been getting show bookings and artist collaborations requests from hip hop artists in the UK reggae artists in Jamaica and hip hop and RnB artists in
America.
“This is the fastest I have ever seen an
artist connect with the listeners in such a short period of time” says award winning radio presenter Catman.
Visit www.berlanexo.com to view the “come to my world” music teaser.
For further information, booking requests or to arrange an interview with Berlane XO please contact:
Samantha Deschamps by phone 647-520-7133 or by email at bookings@ sqrecords.com
Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation officers and members pose for apicture after their induction.
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