Real Fame Unleashed - The JRP Winter Showcase



Real Fame Unleashed Print Material 

 It has been six short months since I shared the cramped stage of RCBC Theater with a big pool of uber talented John Robert Powers International students from QC, Makati, and Alabang. In such a short span of time, I had TV and magazine exposures and is now a non-exclusive talent of AMCG Events Management. You wouldn't believe it if I told you that I didn't even had any single call back right after the Pop Pop Fame Summer Showcase. It was kind of a downer at first but my invaluable learnings and experiences from my participation in such momentous event motivated me more to pursue my passion and the caring people of the industry reached out and gave me a helping hand.

I enjoyed the theatrical acting segment the most

January 15, 2011 - The door of opportunities opened up to more than fifty John Robert Powers International students, once more. JRP presented its annual winter showcase "Real Fame Unleashed". More than just a showcase of talents and limitless potentials, it was simply a celebration of the day to day JRP life as students and instructors worked together to put up a great show for each and everyone in attendance. Each and every participants underwent a month long dancing, acting, hosting, and modeling workshops, culminating with the winter showcase.

The kid got his swagger on

The showcase was sponsored by Martha Tilaar Professional Artist Cosmetics (PAC) and popular clothing brands like OshKosh B'gosh, Meg, Cinderella, Naf Naf, and Athena Clothing. I absolutely enjoyed the showcase... this time from the VIP seats as a guest events blogger. It was a real treat to see new faces and of those that I'm familiar with - Sandra Unno, Aurore Avancena, Derrick Sugiyama, Riz Pearl Diamante, Harold Diamante, and Myles de Villa. I can see some degree of performance anxiety on some of the participants but it was easily overshadowed by their sheer joy and excitement to see their friends and family in attendance. I'm sure they had a great time performing on the stage.



Runway Segment


Kudos to the respective segment directors including Ingrid Nieto, Ding Dong Eduque, Issa Litton, Marybeth Nave, Dave Fabros, Yvette Manale, Raymond Recto, Ning Corteza and the overall Production Manager, Gabby Reinoso.

Real Fame Unleashed Casts

John Robert Powers International has been in the forefront of Image Enhacement  & Personal Development since 1923. Unleash that potential within you and achieve new heights of success. You owe it to yourself. Make it happen. For more details, visit http://www.johnrobertpowers.com/ or call 927-0465 (QC), 892-9511 (Makati), 659-0052 (Alabang).

Project Vanity - 100 Vainest of the Metro Unveiling

Blaise Pascal once said "Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired." ...and who doesn't? We exist in a society where vainglory is as natural as breathing.

Wesly Villarica in a Bespoke Suit by Levenson Rodriguez

December 03, 2010 - Limbo Bar & Art Gallery, Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig. Bespoke Suit Maker, Clothier, Levenson Rodriguez unveiled Project Vanity - 100 Vainest of the Metro campaign. By Invitation Only event, presented by Bespoke Suit by Levenson Rodriguez, co-presented by Wesley Villarica with Creative support from Rxandy Capinpin and Matthew Valeriano of Versa-Vise Productionss, the unveiling was witnessed by fashion designers, fashion models of the local and international scenes, talent agents, and people of the fashion industry. The video material presented is basically a collection of fashionable photos of a hundred individuals from the metro, confident of their own skins. The printed campaign material was set to be made available to popular cafes for public viewing.

Pick your poison

The guests were treated to an open bar while a white board circulated within the guests to write down their vainest feelings during the event. I had a good time seeing and conversing with fashionable individuals from the industry and it was a privilege to attend such event. I first met Levenson Rodriguez during the Philippine Fashion Week 2011 but I've been a fan of his stylish Bespoke creations since The First Look Fashion Show at Shagri-La Mall, Ortigas.


Quick snaps with Lev

We are all vain and we are all sinners. Vanity outlives us.

For more of Lev's artistic creations, visit the following websites:

http://rodriguezdealba.multiply.com/
http://bespoke.multiply.com/
http://livejournal.com/levrodriguez

Breakups & Breakdowns Premiere Party

Last October 28, 2010, Upstart Productions - a fresh theater company in the country, threw out an exclusive party for friends, sponsors and show buyers at The Establishment, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. It was a season premiere party for the original contemporary musical play, Breakups and Breakdowns, written by veteran theater actor Joel Trinidad and Hong Kong Disneyland's Music Director and composer, Rony Fortich.

Quick snaps with Joel Trinidad & Emerita Alcid-Trinidad
along with Ms. Monet Ibañez and Ms. Mabel Guerrero

The Establishment is a posh restaurant with a mystique ambience of exclusivity. Admittance require guests to conform to the dress code as specified in the notice posted outside the establishment. The guests were treated to an open bar, served with four different kinds of conctions (named after the four characters of the musical play) and variety of delectable finger foods.

The Establishment

The event officially started with creative people behind Upstart Productions introduction to the guests and a short video presentation of how the material was conceptualized. Shortly thereafter, the guests were treated to an entertaining excerpts from the play as a sneak preview.

Presentation of excerpts from the musical play

In Upstart Productions own words, Breakups & Breakdowns is a charming and hilarious break-through romantic musical comedy for teens, young adults, and lovers of all ages. With its catchy tunes, stellar cast, and a story that will tug your heart, this musical is a sure-fire hit for the Valentine season.

The Cast from left to right: Reuben Uy, Joel Trinidad,
Emerita Alcid-Trinidad, and Carla Guevara-La Forteza

Catch Breakups and Breakdowns on February 18, 19, 25 & 26,  March 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 8pm, February 19 & 26, March 5 & 12 at 3pm at Teatrino, The Promenade, Greenhills. For more inquiries contact upstarttickets@gmail.com.

Go see it with a partner.

For sponsorship packages, get in touch with the Marketing Manager, Bea Garcia at 09179128930.