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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Savvy for Money?
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Talented Star TS had an out-of-town show recently which was hugely successful. She was in high spirits during the concert and was mobbed by her over-eager fans. The Head of the City HC learned about the show and he instructed The Producer TP to invite TS in the city's office. After the show and before heading back to Manila, TP immediately discussed the courtesy call to HC's office. TS' camp asked if TS would be paid extra for the requested appearance. When told that there would be no additional fees, they became disinterested and made excuses that TS has bruises on her body that resulted from the mobbing of the fans during the show, and therefore would not be "nice" to do a courtesy call.
TP knew that it was just an alibi, he was pissed and slighted that HC's invitation was turned down. He fumed and threatened that if TS would not appear in HC's office, she would be banned and would no longer be allowed to perform in the province. The threat seemed real and thus TS group was forced to comply.
When they finally appeared at the office of HC, TS and her group were warmly welcomed. However, TP and his team noticed something very obvious - there were no visible marks on TS to justify the previous excuse. Apparently, it was just a bluff to avoid the invitation after learning that there would be no payment involved. Big stars should earn not always be money-motivated for every little act requested of hem. Déclassée.
“ A good reputation is more valuable than money.” - Publilius Syrus
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
Don't Condone His Lies!
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Not a few will contest that once seated in position, some of these power hungry “public servants” will circumvent the law once they or any family member gets in trouble. “What are we in power for?” is an oft-repeated phrase or ‘mantra’ whispered and practiced among themselves. Coined by a supposedly honorable senator decades ago, the quote caught on and is now being used and abused. Seriously, “what are we in power for” has now become the face of most public servants -- the rule rather than the exception.
An occasional actor OA who is the son of a veteran actor and public servant AP was driving his car drunk when he hit a girl in her 20’s GR walking along the road. GR was hurt but managed to get up, only to find OA speeding away from the scene – in short – hit and run. But onlookers saw it was OA who was behind the wheel -- drunk. OA is a resident of that southern town and his presence is a familiar sight among residents there. Witnesses were able to record the car’s plate number and other details. Since he is known to be the son of AP, his residence was easily tracked down.
GR got herself treated in the hospital for wounds and bruises. Soon after, together with her uncle, they went to the residence of OA with the intention of reporting the matter to his father AP. When they were finally face to face with him, GR and her uncle told him of the accident involving OA’s drunk-driving that hit GR. To their surprise, AP denied it outright, saying that his son is in no way guilty of the accusation and will never do a hit and run.
In his usual arrogant manner, he made GR and her uncle appeared like bullies accusing his son, instead of the other way around. Oh boy!
At any rate, what do we expect? His actuation is a foregone conclusion. He has been a big disappointment as a public servant, even causing headaches to the current head of the region.
“He who has the power makes the rules.”
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Fairest of Them All: Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-up, Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner-up, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-up
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
His Ulterior Motive
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As they stepped out of the hotel elevator on the way to the café, they saw Public Servant PS at close range who seemed to be on his way to the café also. Being familiar with Philippine politics, BB knew who PS was, and as a sign of respect ,he and BU greeted him good morning. The good PS smiled and greeted them back.
While they were walking, PS was extra ordinarily friendly and chatty with BB and BU. On the other hand, the two guys were cool enough exchanging pleasantries with him. PS even complimented BB and said that he had nice get-up and physique. PS was asking them what were they up to that morning. When told that BB and BU were going to have a quick bite at the café before heading to Boracay. PS said that he was also going to the cafe for a meeting, and while it’s still early he proposed to share a table with them while waiting for his appointment.
At the table while having coffee, PS was becoming more comfortable making banter with BB and BU as if he was already long time friends with the two guys. But BB was the opposite - he was getting uneasy with PS’ demeanor and the way he looked at him was so suspect.
When BB and BD sensed that PS would stay with them longer on their table, they decided to forego their planned big breakfast and took something light instead so they could already leave PS. But before they could do that, PS managed to ask BB for his number. But the uninterested BB was quick to give him the run-around – that he did not have a Philippine number since he just arrived in the Manila the previous night.
Looking disappointed , PS gave his business card nonetheless - and with a smile told them to keep in touch.
The two gentlemen left in a huff – without looking back!
"The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew
he would never be found out." Thomas Babington Macaulay
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See you on Sunday!
I am excited to see you guys on Sunday!
1.Charlene Dominguez
chin_1003@*****.com
@uniquelyXisting
2. Joseph Patawaran
patawaranjoseph@*****.com
@twitjosh29
3. Marian Tia Remo
marian.remo@*****.com
@ianeisfab
4. Arci Manangan
arci.manangan@*****.com
@iamar_man
5. Aubrey Garcia
aubrey@*****.com
@aubLikot
Pls be at One Esplanade on Sunday, March 17 at 3:30PM.
Cruise starts at 4PM Sharp.
Please wear comfortable clothes. For women, no high heels. No bringing of any sharp objects.
promos@seaex.ph will send you an email with all the instructions. pls bring a valid ID and a print out of your email from SEA-EX.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Interlocking Stories of the Network’s Young Stars
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Promising Actor (PA) seems to be the most competent among the young actors being built by the network. Not only does PA have the boyish smile, he has the best acting skills among his peers. Instead of focusing on him alone, the network has packaged him as the other half of a loveteam, to a young actress (YA) who is known for having a stagemother. To be fair to YA, she has publicly stated that she is bent on finishing her studies, while waiting if her stint in the network can launch her to stardom.
Meanwhile, the network is also pairing off PA with talented performer (TP), who was built up to be the partner of Promising Singer (PS). The partnership between TP and PS was good at the beginning as both could match each other in terms of performance. However, it was pushed to the limit when it was made to appear that both of them had something real going on. Yet rumors have it that the real girlfriend of PS is another young actress (AY) who has recently jumped to his network. Thus, any attempt to link TP and PS for real would be for naught despite their very strong fan base. This fan base might be a hindrance in case PS would be paired with AY.
Incidentally, observers lament how PS does not have the work ethics of his family members in showbiz. He would often be late for rehearsals or he would not be there at all. Allegedly, PS is indulging in drinking sprees and other bad habits with AY. Sadly, TP, with all her talent, exposures and breaks, still hardly makes the cut.
As to whether the love team of PA and TP will click seems to be far-fetched as the fans of their other partnerships are not supportive at all. Besides, some people smell something fishy with PA. As to who among PA, YA, TP, AY, and PS will survive and reach stardom in their current network, we can just wait and see.
These young stars, specially PS, can learn a thing or two from John Wooden, “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
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Fact: Top 8 Filipino Twitter Personalities All have Fake (Inactive?) Followers
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It is also worth noting that that 7 out of the 8 in the Most Followed Filipino Celebrity On Twitter list have more "Fake" followers than "Real" ones (@vicegandako has 1.25M "Fake" followers vs. his 1.29M "Real" ones).
I tried my account @FashionPulis and this was the result.
Having presented these data, does this mean that Twitter is not an effective marketing tool since many followers are inactive? This is definitely an interesting marketing research study that some of you might want want to delve into (paging my DLSU-Manila Marketing/Advertising graduating students).
I also tried the Twitter accounts of some of the most famous international public personalities and this was what I got.
Happy Twitter Auditing!!!
Anne Hathaway Apologizes to Valentino
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The Valentino fashion house had even released a press statement in advance of the Oscars disclosing that it would be dressing the Les Miserables actress in addition to Sally Field andJennifer Aniston.
Anne has since issued an apology to the designer, saying: "It came to my attention late Saturday night that there would be a dress worn to the Oscars that is remarkably similar to the Valentino I had intended to wear."
Anne seemed to be referring to her Les Miserables co-star Amanda Seyfried's grey Alexander McQueen gown. "I decided it was best for all involved to change my plans," she explained.
"Though I love the dress I did wear, it was a difficult last-minute decision," added the 30-year-old, who picked up an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She contacted her stylist Rachel Zoe to help with a selection of back-up dresses.
On the night itself Anne explained that it was a last-minute decision. "I didn't even know what I was wearing until about three hours ago," she said.
Valentino, who is responsible for the bold red number heralded by fashion fans at Anne's Oscars appearance in 2011, also created the actress' bespoke wedding gown which she wore when she married actor Adam Schulman in September 2012.
Source: www.oscars.hellomagazine.com
Letter from a Reader: Fake Designer and Social Climber in One
Hello, how are you? I am a huge fan of your blind items and I would like to share this fraud story with you.
Seems like posers, fakers, pretenders in the fashion industry are getting to be more and more fearless and notorious by the day.
There is some graduate of an exclusive girl's school CG who is bold enough to call and label herself as a high-end fashion and bags designer. She also says that she does her work alternately between New York and Manila. CG misrepresents herself big time by claiming to have done internship in a world famous American fashion and lifestyle magazine. Likewise with other world-renowned fashion designers.
Apart from that, CG also claims to have studied fashion design at a famous design school in New York. Her social media accounts scream of photos of her alleged bags and fashion collection - all proven fake! Bold and shameless, those photos she claims as her creations were actually stolen from different websites! What's mind-boggling and laughable (to some) is that she only buys her stuff from online wholesellers which source them from China! Then she does some magic and goes around passing them off as her creations!
But her most preposterous claim is that the international designer Valentino got interested in her designs and bought them! Really? Where are the photos of that milestone then? Given her propensity for notorious self-promotion supported by (fake) photographs, why did she allow such a Valentino breakthrough to just pass unceremoniously? Go figure.
CG is so successful in her fabulous claims and making people believe her tales. In fact she was just recently featured in a national broadsheet with those stolen photos of bags and dresses given prominent exposure. Is she so good at Public Relations to have successfully sweet-talked or hoodwinked an unwitting, no nonsense columnist CV to write about her? This girl CG is really something else.
My heart goes to the people, the poor buyers of her overpriced bags. Oh those bags from China she claims to have made and designed from Manila and New York! How much and how long will CG profit from the miseries of her victims?
But fret not, there's still some good news. Looks like more and more people are taking notice of this fraud woman, even the broadsheet where she was given prominent exposure has gotten word of her scam and is now looking into it. Hopefully it won't be long before she gets exposed.
Thank you very much, FP for giving me space in your widely-read blog.
Sincerely yours,
Dotty
Note: Letter edited for brevity.
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