Jessica Sanchez to Sing the Philippine National Anthem Before Pacquiao-Bradley

Fil-Am singer Jessica Sanchez, seen here in Macau during Pacquiao-Rios fight week in November, will sing Lupang Hinirang before Pacquiao-Bradley II. 

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Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez will sing the Philippine national anthem before Manny Pacquiao’s challenge of WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao (55-5-3, 38 knockouts) of General Santos City, Philippines and Bradley (31-0, 12 KOs) of Palm Springs, Calif. will battle it out in a rematch of their controversial 2012 bout, which Bradley won by split-decision.

Sanchez sang the U.S. national anthem before Pacquiao-Bradley I and the anthems of the U.S. and the Philippines last November before Pacquiao-Brandon Rios in Macau, China. During the week of Pacquiao – Rios, Sanchez released her single, “Lead Me Home,” and announced that all the proceeds would be donated to Typhoon Yolanda relief efforts.

Immediately following the Pacquiao-Rios fight, she embarked on a two-week charity trip to the Philippines with the Starkey Foundation where she was joined by Pacquiao.

The 18-year-old from San Diego, Calif. was the runner-up in the 11th season of American Idol on FOX. Sanchez quickly became a fan favorite that season with her powerhouse vocals, often garnering high praise from the judges each week.

Prior to Idol, Sanchez competed on the first season of America’s Got Talent when she was only 11 years old.

Her album’s release, Me, You & the Music, in spring 2013, debuted at No. 8 on the pop charts and she joined the cast of Glee as a guest star for the season finale.

Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti will sing the American national anthem before Pacquiao-Bradley II.

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Her Protective Effort

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After years of taking on left and right projects from his home studio, hardworking hunk (HH) is reaping the financial gains of his loyalty, popularity, attitude, and diligence. Among his investments is a building in a commercial district east of the city. His wealth was not produced overnight. The public has witnessed how HH has appeared in one teleserye after another, performed in a variety show, and endorsed products. Therefore, it was not a wonder to see photos of HH catching snooze in every possible way in between his commitments.

One time, he asked his assistant to transact in a bank. The bank employee who accommodated the assistant tactlessly asked, “Isn’t your boss gay?” The assistant told the mother of HH. The mother allegedly went to the bank and furiously filed a complaint against the employee. The mother did not leave the bank until her request for the suspension of the employee was granted. Was the mother merely protective, defensive, or over-reacted towards this comment of the employee?

While HH has always been hounded with rumors about his sexual preference even prior to establishing a big name in the business, no evidence has surfaced. Some stories even alleged HH has a scandalous video with a man. Of course, HH only laughed at these stories. Still, the network tried to partner HH with several young actresses, but none of these relationships was ever picked up by the public. Typical of the way his network handles issues of its prized talents, HH has never spoken nor answered rumors around his relationships.

“I thought about how there are two types of secrets: the kind you want to keep in, and the kind you don't dare to let out.” -― Ally Carter, Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover

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Fil-Am Malaya Watson in ‘Idol’ Top 10

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Back with a new look and hair-do, Filipino-American Malaya Watson made it to the top 10 in the hit singing competition “American Idol.”

The sixteen-year-old Watson from Southfield, Michigan was safe in Thursday night’s (Friday morning in Manila) elimination round that sent home Ben Briley, according to “Idol’s” Twitter account.

Watson, whose name means free in Filipino, received a standing ovation from the judges with her performance of the song “I Am Changing” from the Broadway play-turned-movie “Dreamgirls.”

On Broadway, the song was performed by the character Effie who realized she had to change for the better to have another shot in the music industry.

The song seemed fitting for Watson who has donned a new look, shedding the playful little girl’s image she had since she entered “Idol.”

Pop star and judge Jennifer Lopez gave her a standing ovation. “Yes! Yes! Good girl, Malaya! That’s a perfect song for you. A perfect way to end the show!” she said.

“That was a killer. You have an amazing voice, oh my God!” Lopez exclaimed.

Musician Keith Urban said Watson has a “good understanding of the songs that apply to your strength.”

“That song was perfect to play to your strength… What you’ve got inside there that’s going to blossom is magnificent,” Urban said.

Singer-actor Harry Connick Jr. even called Watson a “big-belter.”

“Over the course of this competition, your voice is going to get thicker and better, and it’s going to be a pleasure to watch. Nice job!” he added.

Watson will join the rest of the top 10 in the Idol’s summer tour.

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A real beauty queen looks beautiful in a gown, bikini and most importantly, a great pair of jeans.

JAG, the premium denim jeans with a strong heritage and presence in the Philippine market for more than 30 years, proved this when forty Bb. Pilipinas candidates sashayed down the runway for the recent JAG Fashion Show at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

JAG is this year’s gold sponsor of the prestigious annual beauty pageant, which selects the country’s most beautiful women as representatives for various international competitions.

Walking down the runway wearing the latest denim pieces from JAG’s Spring-Summer 2014 collection, each of the lovely candidates looked every bit a beauty queen while wearing acid-washed shorts, bleached denim vests and ankle cut jeans in different styles—colored, reversible, and acid-washed.

The excitement increased further when Miss Universe 2010 fourth runner-up Venus Raj in acid-washed jeans and the reigning Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens, all wearing JAG red ankle cut jeans, marched down the catwalk for the finale—Miss Universe 2013 third runner-up Ariella Arida, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Johanna Datul and Miss Tourism Queen International 2013 finalist Cindy Miranda.

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