Mario Maurer Penshoppe Fan Conference Promo Mechanics

Popular Thai actor and model Mario Maurer is Penshoppe's newest endorser and just last Monday, August 1, Penshoppe has already started its promo for Mario Maurer's Fan Conference to be held here in Manila.

A screenshot from the gay-themed Thai movie "Love of Siam" which launched Mario Maurer to stardom

And it's no joke: You'll be spending P5,000-plus to earn a free pass for Mario Maurer's Penshoppe fan conference, schedule of which is yet to be announced by October 20.

Here's the mechanics on how to join the said Penshoppe promo and get the chance to meet its newest endorser Mario Maurer when he comes to Manila (as posted on Penshoppe's Official Facebook Page and as stated on the promo poster):

MECHANICS:

1. Promo is valid from August 1 – October 15, 2011 in all participating Penshoppe & Teenlab boutiques nationwide.

2. Customer gets one stamp card with one stamp for a minimum purchase of P500 (regular price or sale items).

3. Customer earns one stamp for every P500 purchase (regular price or sale items) at Penshoppe.

4. Customer must complete 10 stamps in order to get a free pass to Penshoppe’s Fan Conference with their newest brand ambassador. Completed stamp cards may then be exchanged fan conference passes. One stamp card is equivalent to one pass only.

5. Strictly no combining of stamp cards allowed.

6. Meet and greet passes may be claimed at any Penshoppe boutique nationwide from October 20 – 28, 2011.

7. Fan conference schedule will be indicated on the passes and will be announced on Penshoppe’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages.

8. Passes are transferrable but not convertible to cash.

9. Passes are not for sale.

10. Golden ABC, Inc. will not shoulder any other expenses incurred by meet and greet pass holders such as transportation, accommodations, food, etc.


Are you guys joining the promo? (I am!)

Penshoppe team is already flying to Bangkok, Thailand today to shoot for Mario Maurer's ad campaign.

David Archuleta Live in Manila 2011 concert tonight

David Archuleta stages "Live in Manila" concert tonight (July 18, 2011) at 8:00 PM in Araneta Coliseum.

Archuleta arrived yesterday afternoon, July 17, and went straight to SM Megamall for a meet-and-greet with his fans and also for a cd autograph signing.

Check out pics of David Archuleta at SM MegaMall (Courtesy of Joey Gatmaitan / Odysseylive.Net Facebook Page):

Before the cd signing, Archuleta answered fan questions and serenaded his Pinoy fans with the song "Stand By Me". Watch video (courtesy of superduperbuknoy):

David Archuleta's Live in Manila 2011 concert is being presented tonight by Ovation Productions.

After his concert tonight, Archuleta will also hold a cd signing at SM Southmall in Las Piñas City tomorrow, July 19, at 6PM.

Only David Archuleta's cds (The Other Side of Down: Asian Tour Edition) purchased at Odyssey Music and Video store will be signed.

It's already David's 3rd time to visit the Philippines.

He was here in May 2009 for a back-to-back concert with American Idol Season 7 winner David Cook at the SM MOA Concert Grounds.

He came back just last November to promote his album "The Other Side of Down" at the Skydome in SM North EDSA.

Jed Madela invades Malaysia

Jed Madela scores big in Malaysia; "Between Us" is no. 2

World Champion Jed Madela just finished a six-day promo gig inMalaysia for his album Between Us, and this ASAP Rocks mainstay has almost instantly reaped the rewards of his hardwork. His album is already on the second spot in the bestselling albums list.

JED MADELA'S PHOTOS IN MALAYSIA:

"The itinerary for this promo tour is really packed. We start early in the morning and end late in the evening," says Jed. "But it is really worth it. It is my first time there, so I really wanted to make a good impression. I was inspired to share my music to everyone there."

Jed participated in a string of TV show guestings, live performances, and autograph signing sessions.

"I consider my last show in Malaysia as the highlight of my trip," shares Jed. "Because it is during that stint that I really felt the love of the Malaysians, as well as our kababayans."

Jed was joined by Malaysian Idol finalist Nikki Palikat, who recorded Antara Kita with him. The song is the theme song of Stanza Cita, a TV series in Malaysia.

Because of the good impression he made, a second-leg of his Malaysian sojourn is already being planned.

Jed, who returned triumphantly in ASAP last Sunday, trended worlwide because of his showtopping medley of Go The Distance and I Believe.

Posted by Gian Carlo Vizcarra for Mykiru Isyusero

Ed Westwick Penshoppe photos

"Gossip Girl" actor Ed Westwick is simply stunning on these photos, his first ad campaign for the Philippine fashion brand Penshoppe.

As Penshoppe's newest brand ambassador, Ed Westwick who's popular as Chuck Bass on the US TV series "Gossip Girl" was here in the Philippines early June to shoot for the said ad campaign.

Ed Westwick's ad campaign for Penshoppe can now be seen on billboards along EDSA. Have seen it?

I'm not a lover of jackets, but I like the one he's wearing on the 3rd photo and definitely, I'm gonna buy it soon.

Penshoppe has announced on its Facebook Page that it will be available by next month on Penshoppe boutiques nationwide.

Men who Matter for 2011 - People Asia Magazine

Robin Padilla leads People Asia Magazine's list of "Men Who Matter" for 2011 as featured on its June-July 2011 issue.

From 16 men who mattered in 2010, People Asia only listed down 12 men this 2011 as seen on this picture:

(From L-R): Donnie Tantoco, Kevin Tan, Rep. Toby Tiangco, Pepe Smith, Executive Secretary Jojo Ochoa, Dr. Z ShenTeo, Robin Padilla, Mark Nicdao, Jed Madela, Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, Prateek Kumar and Farid Shoucair

In 2010, these were the men who made it to People Asia's list:

Billy King
Brillante Mendoza
Derek Ramsay
Emerson Yao
Frank Hoefsmit
Gigi Montinola
Goran Aleks
Ivan Mayrina
James Yap
Jason Buensalido
John Lloyd Cruz
Johnny Litton
Lorenzo Tan
Mark Gan
Ron Logan
Victor Consunji

Sam Concepcion "Peter Pan" publicity photos released!

Sam Concepcion plays the title role in STAGES and Repertory Philippines’ Peter Pan, which will be staged for a month, from September 29 to October 30, 2011, at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City.

Check out Sam Concepcion's publicity photos as Peter Pan:

To be directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Jaime Del Mundo, Peter Pan also stars Michael Williams as Captain Hook, Tippy Dos Santos as Wendy and Cara Barredo also as Wendy (alternate). Sam's older brother Kevin Concepcion will be the alternate Peter Pan.

For interested blockbuyers and sponsors, please contact STAGES at (02)818-1111.


Posted by Gian Carlo Vizcarra for Mykiru Isyusero

Chord Overstreet new haircut, brown hair!

Chord Overstreet's new haircut plus a new color for his hair make online buzz.

Glee star Chord Overstreet says goodbye to his blonde hair and is now sporting a brown hair.

Many people find Chord Overstreet's new haircut and new brown hair HOT and just because of his new haircut, he's trending for hours on the social micro-blogging site Twitter.

Chord Overstreet former hair (Photo from Wikipedia)


Chord Overstreet new hair (Twitpic photo by @jesicasaldana)

For the Gleeks out there, do you like Chord Overstreet's new hair? Or you still like the old one?

"Justin Bieber - how arrogant can you be?" Youtube video: Manila airport snubbing incident

Justin Bieber allegedly snubbed a Filipino fan who asked for an autograph from him at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

A video entitled "Justin Bieber - how arrogant can you be?" has been uploaded on Youtube Thursday, May 12, a day after the alleged Justin Bieber snubbing incident happened at the airport.

According to the video description provided by its uploader named v7andrea, her father asked for an autograph from Justin Bieber for his sister, but Bieber refused, even tapped his father's hand and the CD fell on the floor.

VIDEO DESCRIPTION:

My father(in neon green vest) tried to get an autograph from Justin Bieber for my sister. But take a look on what he did. He tapped my father's hand and the cd fell on the floor. Nobody from his crew helped him. Not even an apology from Justin Bieber himself.

Where are your manners now kiddo? i know you're sick but you could've at least said sorry you are not signing anything.

How could you do that to my father.

Justin Bieber's alleged airport snubbing incident happened at 10:10 AM last Wednesday, May 11, while he was in a hurry to take his Philippine Airlines flight PR318.

Watch the said video of Justin Bieber allegedly refusing to sign autograph for a Filipino fanAs seen in the video, the uploader's father happens to be an airport employee wanting to get a quick autograph from Justin Bieber, who was in a hurry to take his flight.

A night before the airport incident, Justin Bieber staged a successful concert at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Perez Hilton blogged that Bieber was already feeling sick during the concert, but still he managed to continue performing for the Filipino fans.

The "Justin Bieber - how arrogant can you be?" Youtube video now has a hundred thousand hits and has received more than 6,000 comments.

Mykiru blogged yesterday that Justin Bieber reportedly was disappointed with some of his Pinoy fans for being not too appreciative during his concert and might no longer stage a concert here. And with this negative issue being thrown against him by someone from here, he'll definitely won't come back.

Justin Bieber Live in Manila concert videos

Justin Bieber held a very successful concert last night in Manila with thousands of Justin Bieber fans trooped to SM Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds for the Justin Bieber Live in Manila concert.

Even well-known Filipino celebrities were spotted at the venue to watch Justin Bieber
perform his hits such as "Baby" and "One Less Lonely Girl".

Among those who watched were couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo and son Calix,Martin Escudero, the Magalona siblings (Maxene, Elmo, Saab and Arkin), Azkals' Phil and James Younghusband with girlfriend and more.

During his Malaysia concert, Justin Bieber was rumored to have shouted "Hello Manila!" instead of "Hello Malaysia!". But it was just a rumor.

And for his Manila concert, Justin made it sure he won't say Malaysia instead of Manila because he used "Philippines" instead.

"What's up Philippines? Welcome to my world!" Justin greeted his Pinoy fans.

Check out some videos from Justin Bieber's Live in Manila concert:
"One Time"


"Never Say Never"


"Favorite Girl"


"Runaway Love"


"Never Let You Go"


"U Smile"


"Pray"


"Bigger"


"Love Me"


"Somebody to Love"


"I'll Be"


"Eenie Minie"


"One Less Lonely Girl"


"Baby"


Video uploads courtesy of oyeng, rhealegaspi, gewww24, vinceme29

Justin Bieber Manila arrival video, presscon photos

Justin Bieber has finally arrived in Manila for his concert tonight at the SM MOA Concert Grounds.

As what Mykiru blogged earlier, Justin Bieber took a flight from Singapore to Manila via the Philippine Airlines (Flight PR502) Justin Bieber arrived at 2:30 PM today, May 10, 2011, at the NAIA Terminal 2 after an almost 4-hour trip.

Watch Justin Bieber's Manila arrival on this video from GMA News:

From the NAIA, Justin Bieber went straight to his presscon scheduled 3:30 PM at the SM Mall of Asia's IMAX Theater.

@ABSCBNOfficial has tweeted the happenings at the presscon:

"THIS JUST IN: Presscon ni Justin Bieber kasalukuyan ng nagaganap ngayon sa SM Mall Of Asia!

"Justin Bieber inaming magkakaroon sya ng mga Filipina back up dancers sa concert nya mamaya sa SM Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds!

"Ayon kay Justin Bieber ang nagpapasaya daw sa kanya ngayon ay tuwing naglalaro sya ng basketball at kapag kasama nya ang mga friends nya!

"Justin Bieber puno ng pasasalamat sa mentor nya na si Usher dahil sa laki ng naitulong nito sa kanyang international career!

"Ito pa ang isang magpapakilig sa inyo, ayon kay Justin Bieber lahat naman daw ay pwedeng maging "One Less Lonely Girl"!

"Bago matapos ang presscon, nabigyan pa ng award si Justin Bieber dahil sa 7x Platinum Award ng kanyang mga album under MCA Music!

"Papunta na ngayon si Justin Bieber sa EDSA Shang upang magpahinga bago ang nakatakda nyang concert mamayang 8pm!

"Justin Bieber's concert is later tonight on SM Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds at 8pm! "BELIEBERS" see you all there!

Justin Bieber also revealed that he's willing to fight with Manny Pacquiao inside the ring.

DJ Mo Twister and Shawn Yao hosted the presscon.

Photos of the "super gwapo" Justin Bieber during his Manila press conference:

from @saabmagalona


from @ronalyncassie

I'm sad to see that Justin Bieber is only as tall as DJ Mo. :(

Sam Concepcion as Peter Pan - First Look!

Sam Concepcion is all set and ready to fly for the STAGES and Repertory Philippines' production of "Peter Pan" on September 29 - October 30, 2011 at the Meralco Theater.

First Look: Sam Concepcion as Peter Pan

The Philippine staging of "Peter Pan" will serve as Sam Concepcion's big comeback in the musical theater after headlining the successful run of High School Musical, where he played the lead role of Troy Bolton, in 2007.

“I am excited to perform in a musical once again. After all, it has been around three years,” ecstatically shared Sam. “I am looking forward to all the flying scenes and performing all the wonderful songs from the musical.”

Peter Pan, the spectacular musical by Stiles and Drewe and the late Willis Hall, relives Sir James Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who never grew up.

Sam adds that this production, to be directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Jaime Del Mundo, will not just be an enjoyable experience, but also an inspiring one.

Peter Pan also marks a milestone because it is the first time that STAGES and Repertory Philippines is co-producing a show.

For interested blockbuyers and sponsors, please contact STAGES at (02) 818-1111 loc. 225.


Posted by Gian Carlo Vizcarra

17 More Pictures of AJ Perez

To the fans who have been missing AJ Perez a lot, enjoy and explore 17 more pictures of him...

AJ Perez shirtless


cutie in blue


AJ as one of Meg's 50 Hotties for 2009


with Kapuso star Steven Silva


AJ Perez in white, lookin' like an angel



with Matteo Guidicelli and Edward Mendez


cutie in violet


cutie in pink


with Rafael Rosell and Matt Evans


at Mama Ogie Diaz's birthday party


AJ Perez and Claudine Barretto, ex-gf of Rico Yan


with his muse Anne Curtis


AJ shows his muscles, pictured here with Young JV and Robi Domingo


with the Gigger Boys



AJ Perez with high school batchmate and friend Albie Casino

Photos courtesy of AJ Perez FB, Twitter & Multiplye Accounts, Steven Silva on Twitter, Carlo Orosa on Facebook, almond17 @ PEX, Edward dela Cuesta Photography and ABS-CBN

Martin Del Rosario shirtless photos in Boracay

Martin Del Rosario shared on Twitter his shirtless photos from his recent Holiday vacation.

Martin was in Bora from Thursday 'til Sunday and there he proudly showed off his beach bod, the results of his gym workout routines.

This is my first time to see Martin's shirtless photos and I think I liked it. ("Pang-romansa" is how I describe it. :P)

Check out Martin Del Rosario's hot pics in Bora:

You're now on my hot list, Martin!

Martin Del Rosario is 18 years old and regularly seen as Norberto Matias in the top-rating primetime soap "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin".

Justin Bieber shouted "Hello Manila!" in Malaysia concert

Justin Bieber reportedly shouted "Hello Manila!" during his Live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia concert last April 21.

And of course, the Malaysians were reportedly so much upset by Bieber's greeting to them.

Malaysia and Manila are both located in Asia, which both start with "M" and both end with "a", but definitely so much different to be confused about and have them interchanged.

Did Justin Bieber really shout "Hello Manila!" to his Malaysian fans during his concert at the Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

If yes, where's the video which could very well serve as proof that Justin Bieber indeed shouted "Hello Manila"?

This Justin Bieber's supposed epic fail is already a headline on Pilipino Star Ngayon's edition today, but it wasn't indicated from where that piece of news came from. Obviously, it came from Twitter, where those terms made it as one of the trending topics in the Philippines.

Tracing back the terms "Justin Bieber Hello Manila" on Twitter, I can't find tweets coming from Malaysian people.

Of course, they would tweet their disappointment but unfortunately, there's none, except for this one:

KELAB_GAP: Justin Bieber Saya "Hello Manila" Bengong,ini Malaysia bukan Filipina

which according to Mindanaoan.com, it's "Justin Bieber says "Hello Manila" Stupid, this is Malaysia, not Philippines." when translated into English.

But how come no one else was able to tweet that?

There are a bunch of Justin Bieber videos on Youtube during his concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but sadly none of them could tell us that he indeed said that.

Here are two videos of Justin Bieber's performances during his Malaysia concert:

"One Less Lonely Girl" Performance


"Baby" Performance


News reports from Malaysia about the Bieber concert also didn't mention about him saying "Hello Manila".

Mykiru was able to confirm if it's indeed true from a Malaysian Facebook user named Vinccy Hsien Qi who was able to watch Bieber's concert live. And here's what she said to me: "Lol! Hii =) nope he say hello malaysia! Hu told u he said manila??"

After Malaysia, Justin Bieber staged a concert in Indonesia (just last night), then will do concert in 5 Australian cities this April 26th, 28th, 29th and from May 2-8th and also here in Manila on May 10 at the SM Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds.

Video uploads courtesy of TheMuaz28 and hotxpress1

Rico Yan - AJ Perez resemblance in new photo

Rico Yan and AJ Perez, they say, had many similarities.

Mykiru blogged about those similarities hours after AJ died, but I was actually not totally convinced if they really looked like each other. Maybe the smiles, yes, and it was just pure co-incidence that Rico Yan and AJ Perez were both from La Salle and they both died young.

But I'm fully convinced now that AJ Perez indeed looked like Rico Yan when I saw this newly-released photo of AJ Perez for Gold's Gym. Look closely, AJ looked so much like Rico here. Notice the eyes and the smiles.

Definitely, that photo above is the best proof that they were like siblings who resembled each other.

The photo above came from Ms. Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, Gold's Gym CEO and also a PhilStar columnist, and according to her, it will be Gold's Gym ad this coming Monday on The Philippine Star.

AJ's Gold Gym photo above was shot in 2010, but only released just now as Gold's Gym pays tribute to AJ on The Philippine Star this Monday.

Gold's Gym will also be releasing more never-before-seen pictures of AJ Perez.

Diego Loyzaga hospitalized due to dengue

Diego Loyzaga, the lovable Derrick on Mara Clara, is in hospital now due to dengue fever.

Diego was rushed to the hospital last Sunday, as confirmed on Twitter by his manager Biboy Arboleda.

According to Biboy's tweet, Diego was rushed to the hospital by his aunt, Bing Loyzaga, and cousin, Alyssa Gibbs.

"My bunsong alaga Diego Loyzaga has Dengue. He's confined now, his Tita Bing Loyzaga and cousin Alyssa brought him there. Doc said maagapan ang sakit. Get well soon Diego," Biboy Arboleda's tweet last Sunday.

Here's a photo of Diego in the hospital, he's still cute despite being sick:

But fans need not worry now as Diego will be checking out of the hospital tomorrow morning, Thursday, and will immediately report for Mara Clara taping.


Photo courtesy of Angel Marvie Tolentino Perez

Diether Ocampo shows son Dream to public

Diether Ocampo finally exposed his 7-year-old son Dream to the public.

It's no secret that Diether Ocampo has a son. News about it already broke out during the time he was in a relationship with Kristine Hermosa.

But it marks the first time that Diether introduced him to the public for everyone to see.

Diether proudly introduced Dream to the press during the latter's 7th birthday celebration at the Manila Ocean Park.

The identity of Dream's mother is unknown.

In his TV Patrol interview last night, Diether will allow Dream to enter showbiz only if he already finished his studies.

Dream is a goodlooking boy, just like his Dad.

Screencaps were from last's night TV Patrol report