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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Voice PH Blind Audition Set vs. The Voice Vietnam Set vs. The Voice Thailand Set


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Latest Update: Alex Gonzaga to co-host The Voice of the Philippines Along With Robi Domingo

Behind a Not-so-Genuine Image

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When celebrities endorse products, other than keeping up to the contract, the highest demand is for the celebrity to be a patron of the product, especially when he/she is in public.

Nowadays, celebrities are technologically adept. As such, part of their packaging is defined by how they conduct themselves in public and virtually in various forms of media. For example, some of them have gained fame and/or notoriety over twitter, instagram, or facebook. Their presence and behavior in these media undeniably help ignite and fuel public interest in them, particularly on what they post on a regular basis.

Celebrity Endorser (CE) is no different as she is very active in interacting with people in both traditional and virtual media. However, unlike most of her colleagues, CE is articulate, credible and sincere - the very requirements to be an effective product endorser.

At present, CE is an endorser of an electronic brand, in particular a gadget which is as famous as its next competitor, but not yet as popular among the hip generation. CE was actively promoting the brand in social media and declaring her pride in being chosen to be part of it and its campaign. Imagine the surprise and dismay of some of her followers when they saw CE using the competitor’s mini product while she was in a high-end mall.

Smart as she is, surely CE knows that acceptable endorser's demeanor in public is the gauge and/or barometer by which she or anyone like her would be judged. Such is critical to her image and the product/s that she endorses. Anyone in advertising will tell that amongst all prerequisites, a star's credibility is what makes the cut.

Lucky for CE, no one has yet snapped a photo of her tinkering with the competitor's item and posted it online. Otherwise, that would be her biggest gaffe.

"My honor is my loyalty." ~ Heinrich Himmler

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Question: Who's That Girl?

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Caption This: Cristine Reyes

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Watsons Refresh

 Anne Umali, Fatima Rabago, Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj

 Shamcey Supsup

 Fatima Rabago with daughter Daniella

Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj

Watsons is “Looking Good and Feeling Great” with its Brand Refresh Watsons, Asia’s largest health and beauty retailer is set to deliver a totally fresh retail experience as it unveils a dynamic brand revamp and launches More Value, More Life campaign in the Philippines.

Asia’s No 1. pharmacy and drugstore brand*, with an international presence of over 3,200 outlets in 12 Asian and European markets, is rolling-out a refreshed brand “look and feel” and service promise. The brand refresh invites customers to explore and experience Watsons’ extensive quality product range, carefully selected to make them “Look Good. Feel Great.” every day.
 
The revamp also includes a modified Watsons logo, store interiors, brand visuals and new store front. Store zoning is improved with more prominent displays and enhanced categorization of store areas for beauty, personal care, health and pharmacy.  The roll out in the next months also include new staff and manager uniforms together with enhanced pharmacy, health and beauty counseling for customers, delivering a new level of personalized shopping.

“Watsons, as a brand, stands for contemporary living,” explained Robert Sun, Watsons General manager. “We conducted extensive research with our customers and, based on their feedback, we are evolving the Watsons brand to a more contemporary, attractive and engaging retail experience.

“Loyal customers said they loved Watsons because they enjoy browsing and discovering new products and new experiences. But it was very clear in our research that our existing customers expect us to exceed their expectations.

“We have therefore evolved the brand to express its positive attitude, in a fun and energetic way while respecting the heritage that is part of our DNA.  The brand refresh projects a new vision of health and beauty retailing, and reinforces Watsons’ leading position by redefining the rules of the health, wellness and beauty retail market.” More Value, More Life!

In the Philippines, the campaign is supported by a “VALUE” marketing campaign that emphasizes Watsons’ commitment to deliver the BEST VALUE to its customers:

Great Savings from Exclusive Products – switching to Watsons label allows shoppers to get quality product at great prices
Exclusive Member Privileges – SM Advantage cardholders earn bonus points and exclusive free gifts from featured health & beauty products every month
More Choices  - get the widest selection of health and beauty products – personal care, skincare, hair care, cosmetics and a lot more conveniently under one store
Fun Freebies – have a fun and rewarding shopping experience with special gifts with purchase, fab make-overs, health check-up and more

*Campaign Asia-Pacific’s “Asia's Top 1,000 Brands” Survey 2012 of over 5,000 Asian respondents

The campaign is made even more exciting with additional brand ambassadors who have personally found great value at Watsons --

Shamcey Supsup is beauty and brains extraordinaire. Who else can claim to be an Architectural board topnotcher, Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Architecture from UP and a Ms. Universe 2011 3rd runner-up? Shamcey shares, “I always believe in aspiring for excellence and sometimes we have to challenge ourselves to go beyond our comfort zone. I never had a beauty pageant experience before but when I decided to join Bb. Pilipinas, I gave it my all. I started with the basics -- I took care of my skin and hair to build my confidence”. She further added “These days, it’s easier to look good and feel great with Watsons.The new store is so inviting that I end up choosing products not just for myself but for my loved ones too”.

Venus Raj, another beauty queen-achiever, was part of the first wave of Watsons Value campaign that highlighted health offers for her and her mom. Now, Venus is joined by her real life best friend Marie Ann Umali who herself is a beauty queen (Bb. Pilipinas-World 2009). “I met Venus during training and since then we have bonded by sharing beauty tips even after the pageant season. It’s more fun and colorful sharing beauty stuff with your girl best friend” says Ann. Venus giddily adds, “When we go to Watsons, we head straight to the make-up area and test our favorite brands. You can’t go wrong since there are beauty consultants always ready to give advice or suggest alternatives…we always feel extra beautiful after shopping!”

Finally, Fatima Rabago is an in-demand model and a regular fixture in the fashion and advertising world. She has graced countless campaigns and runways shows but if you ask her, her favorite role is being a mom to her lovely 2 year old daughter, Daniela. Proud mommy shares “Daniela is a fun kid, as early as now she is showing strong signs of being a model and posing for the camera. She likes putting on lotion, smelling fresh and even playing with make-up! We enjoy shopping in Watsons especially for our personal care products, we just love to keep things fresh and fun!”

With Watsons making you look good all the time, feeling great comes naturally! For more information, simply log-on http://www.watsons.com or visit http://www.facebook.com/WatsonsPH . 

Monday, April 15, 2013

The Climactic Couple

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Popular candidate PC is being whispered to be in love…again. PC is not the type who will divulge anything about her love life. In fact, she is a certified denial queen - will deny to death her past dalliances no matter what and despite the sightings of her and the guy/s in question having good times abroad.

The latest guy who is rumored  to be singing her sweet hosannas is a long-time friend, albeit a controversial one CO. CO's real marital status had been a mystery. On press releases coupled with family pictures, CO is often pictured as an ideal father and husband, almost a perfect family man. Yet his private circumstances prove otherwise.

CO is every inch a gentleman, his mysterious appeal adds more to his machismo. Wasn’t the very quiet CO often rumored to be a lady's man – the one caught red-handed  inside the house of his paramour? Only then did the public know that his marriage was on the rocks. 

Women swoon over to his trim physique most especially during the younger years of this dashing man.  CO is never lacking in female admirers, especially PC who has now allegedly won his heart. PC is unattached at present and is likewise still a certified looker despite the years. And many still really find her attractive. For a long time, PC's image seems to be leaning towards being the 'Muse' - you better get the drift. 

Now that the elections is forthcoming, do we expect more sightings of PC and CO? Or will both deliberately avoid each other to avoid the prying eyes of Fashion PULIS?  Both look good together ‘though. Careful..

“We are the perfect couple, we’re just not in the perfect situation.”

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FB Scoop: Lope Navo's Sentiments on the Philippine Fashion Industry

Spotted: Andi Eigenmann and Jake Ejercito Campaigning in Tondo

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Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Winners

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 Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner up
#15 Pia Wurtzbach


 Bb . Pilipinas Supranational
#39 Mutya Johanna Datul


 Bb. Pilipinas Tourism
 #16 Joanna Cindy Miranda

 Bb. Pilipinas International
 # 20 Bea Rose Santiago

 Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2013
#41 Ariella Arida

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

The Writing is on the Wall

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Is high profile personality HP quietly dealing with his personal dilemma? Through the years, this life survivor HP has defined himself as the product of countless life’s battles that were fought and conquered through blood, sweat and tears. HP saw them all: defeat, victory, and defeat again. But each time, he came out better than the first. He keeps saying that his life story is one for the books, very MMK’ish  as others say.

As a struggling artist, he quit school to pursue his dreams…. big dreams. Amid hunger and want, armed with only determination, he inched his way to get to where he is now. 

He knew he had it, the charm to woo the masses, and he capitalized on it. The mostly needy and gullible masses became his staunch  supporters and defenders to this day. Although they have dwindled in numbers, still they are what constitutes HP’s support base.

But at the rate HP’s career paces right now, looks like not all is rosy and encouraging. His show SH performance is underwhelming - hasn’t shown any progress inspite of the pricey and major make-over done. Described by critics as  a “rehash of the old,”  SH’s audience rating remains single digit for a long time. To be fair to HP, he works hard for SH, but seems the public is not drawn anymore.  

At present, there are talks that HP is not in a comfortable state with his network bosses. Allegedly, there are certain contract obligations that were not met and that have only been advantageous to HP. The low ratings aspect is not at all helping to assuage the situation.

Some sources say that HP is having problems with liquidity. This after his huge investment projects have remained at a standstill. HP tried to address the problem by disposing off some of his properties for cash - something must be really serious.

Observers say what has been obvious all along, HP’s flamboyant attitude is the culprit. He thinks nobody can outgive him. Still others see this as a foregone conclusion - a foreboding - HP had it too much, too soon. All things said, the bottomline is: Nothing is ever permanent. 

“In the light of our egos, we are all dethroned monarchs”  ~  Charles Chaplin

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Question: Who is She?







Separated at Birth: Charice Pempengco and Psy


Hot or Not: Andi Eigenmann on PhilStarSupreme

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Saturday, April 13, 2013

Fresh and Bold

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Teen actress TA has got what it takes to make it in showbiz industry –  talent, pretty face and a happy disposition. For one so young, she has already proven herself worthy to be called an actress with quite a number of awards and recognitions given her.

Unlike some other stars her age, TA is a lot more passionate in her craft, more daring and competitive when it comes to unleashing her potentials. Apart from acting, she can competently do hosting, as well. TA takes her craft seriously, and knows what she wants. People who know her say she is independent,  responsible and matured. Which is why she has gained the respect of some industry veterans and followers, too. 

But when TA tried her hand at singing, not a few eyebrows were raised. But she didn't mind the skeptics and critics, and went on with rigorous preparations. She had voice lessons, a must for anyone going the musical foray. Her first single turned so well, vindicating herself in the process.

But  sometimes no matter how careful one is, he/she is bound to commit blunders when it is least expected. At the grand launch of her music album at a variety show, TA did a live number of her popular single. The well-prepared number was positioned towards the show’s finale to give it more impact. But it was such a disgusting number - she was singing out of tune with mostly flats. She failed miserably and the tension was very visible on her face. She tried hard to recover, but unfortunately, she couldn’t redeem herself. 

TA banged right there! 

The director was furious - off the air he shouted at TA. He blamed her for that unforgivable blunder, for  committing it right at the very launch of her album. Shrinking from embarrassment, TA took it all. 

“Mistakes are sometimes the best memories.”

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