Fila Meet and Greet with Philippine Volcanoes

Global brand Fila launched their newest campaign FilaPinas in line with their support to our very own rugby team, The Philippine Volcanoes and to unveil the figure-skating sensation Michael Martinez as the new endorser of Fila Philippines! Though I was not able to see Michael Martinez(he had his mall tour last Saturday), I'm really looking forward to see him in the future!

So last Sunday, supporters flocked the Glorietta and Mall of Asia Fila branches to have an up-close encounter with the Philippine Volcanoes, Fila endorser Fabio Ide and the fabulous and stylish Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdez for a meet and greet session, photo op., a lot of selfies and fansigns.

The Philippine Volcanoes were so game in showing how they truly love their supporters by interacting with each one of them! More photos, selfies and wacky shots later, all fans went home with a smile in their faces!

And I couldn't let the day end without a photo op with Fabio Ide and Jake Letts! Thanks guys!

And here's a good news to all! Fila is having a sale right now that even I couldn't believe the 'bagsak presyo" or big discounts in their items!

Get a pair of one, two or three for as low as Php1,299 for men's shoes and Php999 for ladies' shoes! Talk about steal! Big steal! Play high, Pay Low indeed!

I'm eyeing that argyle look-alike dark gray canvass shoes! I'm going back for you!!!

Fila has great selections of bags, messenger bags, backpacks, athletic tops and bottoms, hoodie jackets, slippers, and a whole lot more!

And hey Tiva red sneaks! I'm going back for you too!

Congratulations to the Fila PR Team and Ms. Cris Albert of Fila Philippines(not in the picture) for the success of Fila weekend mall tour!

Literal "fansign". It's a fan with a sign(s). hehe. Cute! And look at Jake Letts signed with xoxo! Adorbs! 

 

Shopgirl Jen reporting for duty!

Thank you so much Fila for having me! I really had a great time being in a mall tour. Imagine, 2 malls in 4 hours! It was an awesome experience! Thank you! :)

So friends, don't forget to visit all Fila branches and take advantage of the big sale! It will end this month! 

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Red Turnip Theater launches its 2nd Season

I had a fun afternoon at 2nd's last Monday when I attended the Red Turnip Theater media launch. Red Turnip launch its 2nd season.

In the span of a year, Red Turnip Theater has made its mark in the Philippine theater scene. The band of five actors that make up Red Turnip (Ana Abad Santos, Topper Fabregas, Jenny Jamora, Cris Villonco and Rem Zamora) wanted to come up with a maiden season that would re-introduce Philippine audiences to the straight play while putting their own stamp on the theatrical experience. Their first production, “Closer”, was a bruising and honest take on modern day relationships and their follow-up, “Cock”, was a biting comedy about sexual identity. Both productions went on to acclaim with critics and audiences alike. 

The five are back with their second season and are excited to unveil their line-up.  

They kickstart their second season with the 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner, “Rabbit Hole”. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire, the story revolves around Becca and Howie, a couple who lose their four year old son to a car accident, and the grief that slowly threatens to tear them apart. Shifting between humour and heartbreak, “Rabbit Hole” explores the way people deal with loss and how this affects those closest to them; their families. Variety calls it “an intensely emotional examination of grief, laced with wit, insightfulness, compassion, and searing honesty”. 

"Rabbit Hole" stars Agot Isidro, Michael Williams, Che Ramos-Cosio, Sheila Francisco and Ross Pesigan and runs all weekends of August; directed by Topper Fabregas.

Next is a re-run of "Cock" by Mike Bartlett. A critical darling during its premiere last March, the original cast reunites for a limited run at Whitespace. Topper Fabregas, Niccolo Manahan, Jenny Jamora and Audie Gemora reprise their roles under Rem Zamora's direction. "Cock", heralded as "a triumph" and "a theatrical gem", will run from October 3 - 5. 

Jenny Jamora: We are still reeling from the overwhelming response generated by our first season. When we got together to form Red Turnip, we knew it was gonna be a risky venture. But we also knew there was an audience out there hungry for the straight play. We never expected the enthusiasm that people have for our little company! We are staying true to our vision by promising the sort of productions that have put us on the map--great writing coupled with fantastic ensemble performances. Our second season shows our "softer" side and we couldn't be happier with our line-up! 

Topper Fabregas makes his directorial debut: 

          Apart from it being a brilliant script, we Turnips also chose ‘Rabbit Hole’ as our second season opener because were hungry to show a different side to us. ‘Closer’ and ‘Cock’ defined our first season as these fantastic, in-your-face experiences. ‘Rabbit Hole’ takes the (deceptively) gentler approach but will knock you out just the same. It’s also a great showcase for its cast, and you don’t get any better than these five actors. We are excited to have them on board. We are also very thrilled to be back at Whitespace!

Capping off the season is "Time Stands Still" by Donald Margulies in February 2015. A Pulitzer Prize nominee, it tells the story of a photojournalist who is forced to return home from a war zone. She must then come to terms with her professional and personal life and her place in the world. Ana Abad Santos and Nonie Buencamino lead the cast. Rem Zamora directs.

Cris Villonco

"Rabbit Hole" opens on August 1, 2014 and runs all weekends of August. Log on to https://www.facebook.com/RedTurnipTheater for complete show schedules.

Tickets are available through TicketWorld (891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph) or Red Turnip Theater (redturniptheater@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/RedTurnipTheater)

CREATIVE STAFF

Direction: Topper Fabregas

Technical Direction & Lighting Design: John Batalla

Set Design: Faust Peneyra

Sound Design: Jethro Joaquin

Venue: Whitespace is located at 2314 Chino Roces Ave. Extension (formerly Pasong Tamo Extension), Makati.

Red Turnip is sponsored by FILA!