A Toronto Christmas in the Time of the Pandemic

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DECEMBER 2020 VOL. 10, NO. 8 TORONTO, CANADA

By RILEY MENDOZA Nothing else boosts our col- lective morale. Nothing GOOD TIDINGS WITH THE VACCINES Just when many of us are comes as timely at this time ready to give up hope and when the world takes a leave everything to Provi- pause to celebrate Christ- dence, word comes that at mas! least three pharmaceutical companies have developed I got mixed emotions when A Toronto vaccines to conquer the I heard the news. I wanted novel coronavirus and end to tear up. I wanted to the pandemic that has af- jump, dance, sing, run Christmas in flicted nearly 70 million around the neighbourhood people and claimed the for that wonderful gift to lives of 1.58 million others. mankind. I wanted to hug the Time of anyone near me. Regardless Nothing compares to the of politics, the news of the relief such news brings. vaccines gives us reason to the Pandemic Nothing's more welcome smile and rejoice. than the promise of a new lease of life for all of us. (Continued on page3 )

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December 2020 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 WAVES NEWS—CANADA Filipino-Canadian makes history as the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario

Every Canadian was waiting for this shot.

By Mon Torralba to care for some of our most vulnerable, both throughout this pandemic and since her It has been almost a year first days as a PSW in 1988. since the deadly Covid-19 Anita has spent years rolling virus was discovered to up her sleeves to protect have flown into our air our province, and today, she space not knowing where it didn't hesitate to find a new came from. It presented a way to do so. She represents big challenge to our medical the best of the Ontario Spir- experts as this almost invisi- it,” Ontario Premier Doug ble army of intruders made Ford said in a statement its fast and wide reach to affect the health of many Several of Quidangen’s col- Canadians. leagues at Rekai also received their shots on Mon- Other countries reported day. the same invasion and very soon the Coronavirus, more They included Lucky Aguila, popularly called Covid-19, a registered practical nurse, was declared a global pan- Derek Thompson, a person- Tamara Dus (left), director of University Health Netwok Safety Services, administers the first demic. This modern-day al support worker, Cecile Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario to personal support worker Anita Quidangen at health scare was unprece- Lasco, a personal support a hospital in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn dented and has caused un- workers and Colette Camer- certainty in every corner of on, a registered nurse. cases or to keep the virus “You can’t rush that, that was in Hamilton to welcome the world. out of the vulnerable long- work needs to be done so the UPS cargo plane Upon learning that 3 of the term facilities. we can certify to Ontarians The global problem needs a first 5 recipients of the that it is safe to receive that Infectious diseases special- global solution. With Covid- Covid-19 vaccines are Filipi- “It’s going to take a number vaccine,” Elliott said. ist Dr. Abdu Sharkawy told 19 cases on the rise, the best no-Canadian frontline work- of months before everyone CP24 on Monday said that medical experts and re- ers, the Filipino in me got can be vaccinated that Within minutes of the first even after widespread inoc- search teams around the poked with pride. When we wants to receive the vac- doses of the Pfizer/ ulation begins, people will world scrambled to concoct visit hospitals, long-term cine.” BioNTech vaccine landing in still have to mask in indoor and test a vaccine that facilities and health centres Canada on Sunday (Dec 13) settings and stay apart from would protect the world in Canada, it’s almost cer- Doses of a second vaccine night, Trudeau tweeted a one another. citizens from the deadly vi- tain that we will find a hard- manufactured by Moderna picture of the aircraft's pre- rus. working Filipino healthcare is expected to arrive in Can- cious cargo but noted "our "(The) vaccine is an insur- worker – a doctor, a nurse, a ada over the next two fight against COVID-19 is ance policy, it’s not a cure- Fast forward to this histori- personal support worker or months, but it has not yet not over." all, so we’re going to have to cal day of December 14, a caregiver. They are the been approved by Health be very disciplined." ∎ 2020. frontline workers risking Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford their lives to take care of Around noon on this day, others. It may not exactly be the big surprise, they have our Anita Quidangen, a Toronto A Toronto Christ- personal support worker, season to be jolly as we very own symbolism for Ontario Health Minister mas in the time of knew it prior to the pan- Christmas, the parol, or prepped herself and sat Christine Elliott said every- down for her jab in a gym- the Pandemic demic. The difference is in lantern, hanging outside thing appeared to working following health protocols the establishments either nasium at University Health smoothly in Toronto and Network’s Michener Insti- (Continued from page1 ) for our own sake, and for as a motif or items for sale. Ottawa today, as Monday’s our loved ones, for our tute campus. vaccinations were a pilot neighbours and friends. It doesn't matter what the run for larger distribution It was a quick inoculation reason is one way or anoth- around the province. but a symbolic one. After The severity of the pan- The merriment that follows er, the fact is we don't for- being defenceless against “It’s certainly a huge logisti- demic will be etched in eve- the joyous occasion will be get the culture, our religion, the pesky coronavirus, Ca- cal challenge – pleased to ry one of us. Just look: the tempered with the needs of our way of life even far nadians get a sigh of relief. have a smaller number of death toll in the United the times. Yes, we know from the homeland. Indeed, there is light at the doses come in. We will be States already surpasses that. We will oblige. That end of the tunnel and all are ready for larger shipments the number of victims of means a celebration within The parol is our means to hopeful that this is the be- probably before the end of the 911 attacks in New our immediate families but convey good tidings to the ginning to the end of Covid- December.” York, and the casualties in limited in number. world. It is the most visible 19. the first wave of the inva- icon of our Christian belief. She cautioned that it will sion of Germany in Nor- The spirit of Christmas is When I saw different varia- As soon as the needle was still be a while before the mandy, France. something the coronavirus tions of the parol, I knew it taken off her arm, applause general public can receive could not restrain; it's would just be a matter of broke out. vaccines. All things considered, yes, within each person and days before Christmas. dear folks, the pandemic every family that believes Anita Quidangen became The most vulnerable will get will not deter us from and wears their faith in There's another significant the first person in Ontario the vaccines first, according marking that day in ways their sleeves. meaning to it, and that's the to receive an approved vac- to Elliot . safe and secure and vaccine we'll soon be hav- cination against the novel healthy. Christmas in the I thought Christmas and the ing. It's a double ob- coronavirus. Officials are prioritizing time of COVID-19 is our accompanying celebration servance. those residents along with Quidangen has worked at tribute to humanity. It is an would be off this year, but I health care workers as new acceptance of our own fate, was wrong. A merry Christmas? Indeed The Rekai Centres on Sher- restrictions on businesses bourne Street since 1988. and an occasion to show it is a Merry Christmas (in and gatherings have failed our faith. I've gone to some Filipino moderation)! ∎ to stem the surge in new “She has worked tirelessly stores in the city and to my

Page 4 December 2020 Filipinos Making WAV ES WAVES NEWS—CANADA

Canada ranked #1 'most desirable' Toronto deemed place to live in the world second-fastest By: Elana Shepert rising global city The Great White North is in the world the most desirable place to Tweet live on the planet, according to new Google search data.

Canada is officially the most desirable place to live on Earth, as the new data has revealed where people from around the world want to relocate to the most. Niagara Falls, Canada: The honeymoon capital of the world Financial services provider Remitly conducted the re- Canada is the number one other countries. search using Google search location people are looking Toronto is emerging more eyes of business leaders data to discover where to relocate to, having Remitly writes that Canada and more each year as a worldwide and, based on each country wants to topped the wish-lists of 30 "leading global city" in the (Continued on page5 ) move to the most. (Continued on page5 )

Government of Canada Fall Economic Statement 2020

Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19

Statement from income families in 2021. The Government of Canada’s recovery. Time-limited in- Honourable Minister priority continues to be vestments will build Canada Ahmed Hussen We also understand that one fighting COVID-19 and pro- out of this recession towards Canadian experiencing tecting Canadians’ health an economy that is cleaner, homelessness is one too and safety. The federal gov- more inclusive, more inno- many. So in the Federal Eco- ernment has provided ex- vative and more competi- nomic Statement we are traordinary support to prov- tive. The Fall Economic committing to $299 million inces and territories to this Statement puts a down pay- in 2021-2022 to sustain the end. Canada has also se- ment on this growth plan, COVID-19 response in the cured the most diverse port- investing in measures that homeless community through folio of vaccine candidates of The Honourable Chrystia can be safely implemented Reaching Home. any country in the world, Freeland, Deputy Prime now and begins work on with agreements for up to Minister and Minister of transformative initiatives For assist Canadians who 429 million doses from sev- Finance such as a Canada-wide Early rent, we are committed to Minister of Families, en leading candidates. And Learning and Child Care Sys- Children and Social increasing lending capacity when a safe and effective tem, programs to support Development through the Rental Construc- vaccine is available, the fed- tively managed to stabilize the economy’s green trans- tion Financing Initiative with eral government will make it the economy through the formation and initiatives to “The Deputy Prime Minister $12 billion in new lending available, for free. Until such crisis. Nearly 80 per cent of address systemic racism. and Minister of Finance pre- over 7 years. And to help Ca- time, testing and tracing the jobs lost at the start of sented our plan to support nadians with the dream of continue to be critical in our this crisis have been re- Canada entered the pandem- Canadians through the pan- home ownership we are ex- defence against the virus. couped and bankruptcies ic in a position of strength, demic and rebuild Canada’s panding the eligibility That is why the Government are well below levels prior with the lowest debt-to-GDP economy in the Fall Econom- through the First-Time of Canada has procured over to this pandemic. However, ratio among G7 peers, a po- ic Statement. Homebuyers Incentive to be 38 million rapid tests, which many businesses continue to sition it still retains. Our his- reflective of the financial re- is three times the total num- face significant challenges as tory of prudent fiscal man- For families, high quality af- alities of those living in To- ber of tests performed in Canadians limit physical agement and current histori- fordable childcare is a neces- ronto, Vancouver, and Victo- Canada since the pandemic contacts and employment cally low borrowing rates sity. That’s why we are com- ria.” began. Recognizing the trag- gains have been slower for have meant that Canada’s mitted to creating a Canada- ic deaths from COVID-19 women, young people, ra- debt is affordable now, and wide early learnin that we saw in the spring, cialized Canadians and low- will be for future genera- the Fall Economic Statement er income workers. The tions. In fact, federal debt- A second wave of the COVID g and childcare system, and it moves forward with a plan coming months will be diffi- servicing costs, relative to -19 pandemic has gripped is why the Fall Economic to set new national stand- cult and ongoing fiscal sup- the size of Canada’s econo- people and economies Statement commits to laying ards and seeks to establish a port will remain necessary my, are at a 100-year low. around the world, including the groundwork for this sys- new $1 billion Safe Long- deep into 2021 in order to Canada. tem with $20 million for a term Care Fund that will protect jobs and prevent The Government of Canada’s National Secretariat and fiscal management remains The Honourable Chrystia help provinces and territo- widespread permanent loss- $420 million to support, at- prudent and responsible, Freeland, Deputy Prime ries protect seniors and our es in our economy. tract and retain early child- including for future genera- Minister and Minister of Fi- most vulnerable. hood educators. Once the virus is under con- tions. The Fall Economic nance, recently released The Fall Economic Statement trol, the Government of Can- Statement will support Ca- Supporting Canadians and For families eligible for the also provided an update on ada will invest in a growth nadians through this crisis Fighting COVID-19: Fall Eco- Canada Child Benefit we are the Canadian economy, plan of roughly three to four and ensure Canada’s future nomic Statement 2020. This committed to giving $1,200 showing that the Govern- per cent of GDP, between up economy is resilient, inclu- plan will continue to protect more per child under the age ment of Canada’s unprece- to $70 and $100 billion, over sive, and strong for every- Canadians’ health, jobs and of six for low- and moderate- dented investment has effec- three years, to jumpstart our one. ∎ the economy.

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'Babangon tayo': Duterte’s Tagle to be first Christmas message of hope Filipino cardinal to lead Simbang Gabi sion Network's (PTV) holiday station ID focused on Mass in Rome bringing encouragement to Filipinos as the country continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

In his message, Duterte advised everyone to stay vigilant and hope for better days.

"Mga kababayan, maging laging handa. Babangon tayo para sa bayan," he President Rodrigo Duterte mas station ID. said. gave Filipinos a short mes- (My countrymen, let us sage of hope in the govern- Entitled "Tuloy ang Pasko, always be ready. We will ment broadcaster's Christ- Basta't Magkakasama Jackie de Vega to concelebrate the mass. Tayo," the People's Televi- rise up for our country.) ∎ Cardinal Luis Tagle will This would have been the 8 Things to remember when going through tough times preside at the Simbang Ga- 5th year that Simbang Gabi bi on Dec. 20, in Basilica di is held at St. Peter's Basili- 1. Everything can—and want can be a 7. Other people’s nega- Santa Maria Maggiore in ca. will—change. blessing. tivity isn’t worth Rome, and will be the first worrying about. Filipino cardinal to cele- The parish council opted 2. You’ve overcome 5. Allow yourself to brate the traditional mass for the Basilica di Santa challenges before. have some fun. 8. And there is always, in the ancient city. Maria Maggiore which al- always, always, 3. It’s a learning 6. Being kind to your- lows more than 200 something to be Due to the current COVID- experience. self is the best medi- churchgoers. thankful for. 19 restrictions in Italy, only cine. 4. Not getting what you a limited number of faithful For Sally Manila, member will be allowed to attend of the pastoral council of the mass, which will start worship commission of the Canada ranked #1 to emigrate, with 12 coun- resumes." tries. at 3:30 p.m. Chaplaincy, they took the desirable to live in Top 10 Most Desirable brunt of the difficult task to Countries According to Sentro Pilipi- distribute and divide the (Continued from page4 ) The United States just squeezed in the top ten, no Chaplaincy priest, Fr. allotted 230 tickets. 1. Canada - 30 countries is known for its "friendly sharing a joint 9th place Ricky Gente, the Pope earli- want to move here locals, beautiful scenery finish with the United King- er agreed to hold Simbang “Marami talagang nag-a- and well-paid job pro- dom; Norwegians and Rus- 2. Japan - 13 countries want Gabi in St. Peter's Basilica, ask ng ticket, bakit ganito, spects" and notes that it sians favour a move to to move here Vatican City but due to ganon,” Manila said. proved a clear favourite for America above any other 3. Spain - 12 countries want safety protocols, only 168 countries around the world location. The UK was the to move here people would be allowed and a maximum of 3 priests (Continued on page6 ) from Qatar to Seychelles to destination of choice for 4. Germany - eight countries the United Kingdom. movers from Japan and want to move here Saint Lucia. Toronto 2nd fastest dimensions: personal well- "Featuring prominently in 5. Qatar - six countries want being, economics, innova- to move here rising global city... the Global Peace Index as For Canadians, the majori- tion, and governance." one of the safest places to ty of people who are look- 6. Australia - five countries live, and boasting low un- ing to relocate searched for want to move here Not to be confused with the (Continued from page4 ) GCI, which identifies cur- employment rates along- second-placed Japan: "yet 7. Switzerland - four coun- rent global leaders, The side a high amount of im- another country known for tries want to move here its stunning scenery, safety the results of an important GCO identifies cities on the migration options, it’s ar- 8. Portugal - three countries guably no surprise that and a vast array of job op- annual outlook for 2020, it rise — "those creating the want to move here right conditions for future Canada is head and shoul- portunities." will only continue to grow 9. USA - two countries want global status," as Kearney ders above the rest of the in influence moving for- to move here & the United puts it. world," adds Remitly. “Some of the main reasons ward. people seek a move to an- Kingdom - two countries want to move here "This time, London main- Relocation Destination of other country are for great- The latest version of A.T. tained its top ranking, but Choice er job prospects, better Kearney's annual Global pay, quality of life and to Cities Outlook (GCO) puts from there all bets were off. The Great White North also send money back home to Google search data (searching Toronto at spot number Toronto jumped an impres- takes the UK’s top spot their families, and I think all languages) was used to two out of 151 major cities sive 9 places to the number establish the average monthly above Australia, which is for many, 2020 has been a across all continents, up a 2 spot, driven by a large search volume in each country "another popular country year for assessing the whopping nine places since upswing in innovation and for common search terms asso- continued strong govern- for British immigrants," as choices that could change ciated with moving abroad 2019, beaten out only by ance," reads the report. well as Japan, "which our lives for the better," such as ‘move to [destination]’, London (England, not On- ranked as the second most says Jago McKenzie, Busi- ‘work in [destination]’ and ‘live tario.) "The much more dynamic searched relocation desti- ness Manager at Remitly. in [destination]’ for every nation overall." In total, 13 country in the world. The most Released every year in tan- results of the GCO, in com- parison to the GCI, reveal countries want to move to "With that in mind, I wasn’t searched for location was then dem with Kearney's Global Japan the most. surprised to see that many used as the top destination for Cities Index since 2015, the the fierce competition be- are searching for this the specific country. outlook is described as "a tween global cities to ad- Globally, Spain followed as change and potentially projection of a city's poten- vance their future pro- the third most popular thinking about making it, (vancouverisawesome.com) tial based on rate of change spects." (blogto.com) ∎ country for people looking when worldwide travel in 13 indicators across four

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Firecracker, fireworks ban Experts discourage can deter Covid-19 spread inuman, videoke MANILA – The public inter- during holiday est group EcoWaste Coali- tion said they believe breaking with the tradition- celebrations al New Year's Eve merry- making, which uses fire- MANILA - The public is a face mask while talking to crackers and fireworks, urged not to dine or drink each other, he suggested. would be a good thing. together and talk among themselves to lower the risk Most healthcare workers EcoWaste campaigner Tho- of virus transmission this who are infected with COVID ny Dizon said aside from Christmas, experts said Mon- -19 get it in the community preventing spikes in air day. and not at the hospital, Ra- pollution and accidents na- mos said. tionwide, discontinuing Government earlier urged The doctor added that most such kind of celebration local officials to prohibit kar- ment of Emerging Infec- ments, such as Covid-19. were infected while eating would help curb the spread aoke in their respective are- tious Diseases (IATF-EID) a as as it increases the risk of together, drinking together, of the coronavirus disease "Exposure to toxic pollu- nationwide ban on the use COVID-19 spread. during karaoke--favorite 2019 (Covid-19). of firecrackers and staging tants emitted from the Filipino pastimes. fireworks in welcoming bursting of firecrackers and Filipinos are urged to limit "People tend to congregate 2021. fireworks is dangerous to gatherings to 10 people dur- Filipinos are also urged to where firecracker use and everyone, especially the ing Christmas celebrations, participate in online virtual fireworks are. That doesn't Firecracker use and fire- elderly and people with said University of the Philip- Christmas parties and have promote social distancing," works displays endanger underlying medical condi- pines professor Guido David, their gifts delivered, accord- Dizon said. the environment and public tions, including those af- member of OCTA Research ing to Philippine General health, EcoWaste said. flicted with chronic ob- Group. Hospital spokesperson Jonas He noted that people could structive pulmonary dis- del Rosario. still welcome the New Year "Money for firecrackers ease, heart problems, dia- He warned that a COVID-19 with a bang through alter- and fireworks can other- betes and other illnesses as surge may happen in 1 to 2 "Nauso ang Zoom virtual native and physically dis- wise be used for truly im- they tend to develop more months if the public does not Christmas parties siguro dun tanced activities, such as portant purposes instead," severe symptoms of Covid- observe minimum health muna tayo. Mga regalo ng ninong, ninang padala niyo blowing horns and playing Dizon said, noting that it 19," EcoWaste said in a standards during the holi- na lang o kaya next year na upbeat music. could be spent to provide news release on November days. necessities for victims of lang," he joked. 20. Speaking at ABS CBN’s Tele- Social distancing, wearing disasters, hazard pay for radyo, David encourages Fili- (Virtual Christmas parties of face masks, and frequent front-line workers, or seed Dizon said EcoWaste is pinos to enjoy Christmas but have become popular and washing of hands are the capital for employees re- looking forward to soon government's basic health in a controlled manner, not gifts of godfathers and god- trenched amid the on- receiving the IATF-EID's mothers can be delivered or protocols against Covid-19. an all-out party of 100 peo- slaught of Covid-19. feedback regarding the pro- ple with videoke. Celebra- be given next year.) posed ban, particularly as The government came up tions will just have to be EcoWaste, he said, is hop- people this time of the year If gatherings cannot be with such protocols to help muted. ing the government would generally begin preparing avoided, the public is urged mitigate the spread of the eventually make the pro- for the New Year's Eve cele- Filipinos can eat separately to isolate themselves from Covid-19 virus, which lurks posed ban permanent. bration. then afterwards wear a face 10 to 14 days or undergo in droplets expelled by in- mask while talking to each antigen testing, said former fected persons through He, however, pointed out "We're hoping IATF-EID's other, said Dr. Antonio Ra- Health Secretary Esperanza coughing, sneezing, and the need to help manufac- decision on our proposal mos, head of Lung Center of Cabral. speaking. turers of firecrackers and will be favorable," he said. the Philippines' administra- fireworks paraphernalia tive services. The arrival of vaccine is still The Department of Health shift to other businesses. Dizon said it is possible for far away. It’s uncertain when reported 28,789 active the IATF-EID to break with According to Ramos, the it will come. In the mean- Covid-19 cases nationwide Dizon reiterated that light- tradition again by institut- problem with Filipinos din- time, Filipinos are encour- as of November 26. ing firecrackers and fire- ing the proposed ban as a ing together is they face each aged to be careful and ob- works emit air pollutants further precaution against other without masks and serve health protocols, oth- Last week, EcoWaste pro- that weaken the immune the spread of Covid-19. talk to each other while erwise it may be a death an- posed to the Inter-Agency system, raising people's (PNA) laughing. They can eat sepa- niversaries that they will Task Force for the Manage- risk for respiratory ail- rately then afterwards wear celebrate next Christmas. ∎

Tagle... Simbang naman yung magmimisa. The holy communion will also 19 restrictions in religious makapamili ng oras ang mag- Siyempre gusto rin nilang be provided in Santa Pudenzi- activities & gatherings. sisimba at dahil sa pinapatu- Gabi in Rome maka-attend sa mass," she ana. pad na social distancing, at said. Lhyn Magsino, head of South makaiwas po sa hawaan ng (Continued from page5 ) Meanwhile, the rest of the Cluster of the Chaplaincy and Covid 19," Magsino said. To accommodate those who Simbang Gabi will be held at in charge of organizing the 9- “Pero andoon siyempre yung want to attend Tagle's mass, Basilica di Santa Pudenziana day Christmas novena, relayed Last year, around 7,500 peo- kita mo sa kanila yung they will open the doors of on 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. the importance of having at ple from different parts of Ita- talagang parang bigo, nadi- Basilica di Santa Pudenziana least 2 masses. ly and Europe attended Sim- disappointed no? Dahil gusto to 70 people where a live feed The Chaplaincy assured it will bang Gabi in the Vatican.∎ rin naman nilang makita kahit of the Cardinal's Simbang Gabi enforce the necessary adjust- "Upang maiwasan ang siksikan hinde nga si Pope at si Cardinal is projected on a white screen. ments following Italy's COVID- sa loob ng simbahan at upang

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December 2020 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 COMMUNITY Action Honda Just Got Another Asset Food for Thought

RICKY CUENCA JOINS CAR DEALER I have been wearing a mask every time I go out of the house. I wear a mask over my By TERESA M. TORRALBA "Both are marketing and sell- nose and mouth in public because: Waves Publisher ing," he explains, as the task involves talking to people, I could be asymptomatic and could give you the virus. convincing them, and provid- His passion for interacting ing assistance to those who I don't "live in fear" of the virus; I just want to be part of with people has brought need transportation require- the solution, not the problem. about extraordinary challeng- ments. es to Ricky Cuenca, until re- I feel like I'm an adult contributing to the security in our cently the moving force be- So, the literal and figurative society and I want to teach others the same. hind ANCOP (or Answering driver in him comes out natu- the Cry of the Poor) Interna- rally. His energy is inexhausti- If we could all live with the consideration of others in tional Canada Inc. as its presi- ble. mind, the whole world would be a much better place. dent and chief executive of- ficer. At ANCOP, Cuenca drove peo- Wearing a mask doesn't make me weak, scared, stupid or

ple to the idea of helping the even "controlled". It makes me caring and responsible. Now retired from the interna- less fortunate. At Action Hon- tional humanitarian organiza- Ricky Cuenca da, he drives them to commit When you think about your appearance, discomfort, or tion, he sets his eyes on an- their hard-earned money to a other career which essentially aged by Rafael Nebres, the other people's opinion of you, imagine a loved one - a businessman equally well- solid investment - a car - that child, father, mother, grandparent, aunt, uncle or even a hardly differs from what he provides comfort and conven- known in the Greater Toronto stranger - placed on a ventilator, alone without you or any had been doing for six-and-a- ience to the family. half years: meeting and talk- Area for his many community family member allowed at their bedside.....Ask yourself if involvements. ing with individuals, groups, "I can use all the experience, you could have helped them a little by wearing a mask. organizations, the community To Cuenca, joining Nebres' and training in ANCOP in Ac- at large. tion Honda," he promises, Action Honda is like revving up his personal engine. "where customers will be His choice of a place to return happy and satisfied providing to the workforce basically "I have been in selling cars for them excellent service." reinforces his long experience from the time he graduated more than 20 years in the Philippines, so it is really my "It has always been my pas- with a bachelor's degree from sion to interact with people," De La Salle University in Ma- career and passion," Cuenca says in an exclusive interview says the high-achieving leader nila to the time he moved to and born change manager Canada in pursuit of the pro- by Waves newspaper. that Ricky Cuenca is. verbial greener pastures. He sees so much similarity with his work at ANCOP and Mr. Nebres and Action Honda That choice to be productive have just secured a real asset. again is Action Honda, the now at Action Honda. famous car dealership man-

Page 8 December 2020 Filipinos Making WAV ES Archdiocese of Toronto parishes to host virtual Simbang Gabi

The Archdiocese of Toron- Everyone, regardless of to, in unity with the Filipino nationality, is welcome to faithful in the diocese, will join virtually, in reflection commemorate next year and preparation for Christ’s the 500th year anniversary joyous birth. of Christianity in the Philip- pines. According to Fr. Holandez, “The Masses will To start the Toronto cele- livestream online at bration of the Quincenten- www.ph500toronto.com nial anniversary and in and at: preparation for the birth of www.facebook.com/500yo our Savior, Rev. Fr. Sherwin cTO. Toronto’s Auxiliary Holandez, Pastor of Our Bishops, some clergy, reli- Lady of Assumption Parish, gious and a layman will and head of the Organizing share their short, pre- Committee, announced the recorded reflections prior online airing of a nine-day to each Mass. His Emi- “Simbang Gabi” (Filipino nence, Thomas Cardinal for "Night Mass") and No- Collins will deliver the re- vena from various partici- flection on the last day of pating parishes. It will be the Simbang Gabi”. held from Dec. 15 to 23 at 7:00 pm. With the blessing of Thom- as Cardinal Collins, the Simbang Gabi is a much- Archbishop of Toronto, a revered Advent tradition Volunteer Organizing Com- by Filipino Catholics. This mittee was formed to or- year’s theme, “Bringing ganize faith-filled events to God’s Light to the World – make the celebration Isang Pag-aalay ng Ating meaningful to the Filipino Pananampalataya” is re- faithful. The committee is flective of how we Filipinos spearheaded by Rev. Fr. have become missionaries Holandez with volunteer of our faith all over the laymen as members. ∎ world.

Have a Blessed Christmas celebration & a Safe, Bountiful New Year 2021!

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY DAMIAN AND RILEY

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December 2020 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 SPORTS

A timely birthday gift to his promoter, Manny Pacquiao

Marcial defeats Whitfield in his pro boxing debut

By Camille B. Naredo ing clear blows to the body. The young Filipino landed Eumir Marcial shone in his 120 of the 310 punches that first professional boxing he threw in the fight, while match, claiming a comforta- Whitfield managed just 46 ble decision victory over punches after throwing American boxer Andrew 273. Whitfield on Wednesday night at the Shrine Exposi- For Marcial, it was an ap- tion Center in Los Angeles propriate birthday gift to (Thursday morning in Ma- his promoter, Filipino box- nila). ing legend Manny Pacquiao who is celebrating his 42nd The 25-year-old Marcial birthday Thursday. showcased his punching power and displayed a will- Marcial expects to fight at ingness to slug it out with least once more as a profes- the gritty Whitfield. Despite sional, as he gears up to not getting a stoppage, Mar- represent the Philippines in cial's dominance was clear the Tokyo Olympics in as his power shots caused 2021. Whitfield's right eye to swell by the second round The winner of the Asia- and was almost completely Oceania qualifiers back in closed by the third. March, Marcial is tipped to Eumir Marcial defeated Andrew Whitfield via unanimous decision . Photo credit: @OneSportsPHL be a contender in the mid- The Filipino won with Both fighters came out off easily and found Whit- Marcial looked more com- dleweight division in the scores of 40-36 across the swinging to start the match, field's head to be an easy fortable as the fight pro- Summer Games and hopes board, giving him a 1-0 rec- with Whitfield showing his target, causing a welt under gressed, slipping past Whit- to deliver the Philippines' ord. Whitfield, who fights intent as he caught Marcial the American's right eye field's punches while re- first ever gold in the Olym- out of Idaho, dropped to 3-2 with a right hand in the first after the opener. peatedly teeing off on his pics. (ABS-CBN news)∎ in his boxing career. round. But Marcial shook it opponent's head and land-

Page 14 December 2020 Filipinos Making WAV ES FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES Filipino-Canadian Eric Arjo Atayde is the first Adrian Bauza is the new Filipino to win best voice of Bugs Bunny actor at Asian Academy Creative awards

The National at CBC News featured John Henry Newman). Bauza pur- his amazing achievements in Holly- sued radio, television and film at wood. A Vancouver-based reporter Centennial College. During his stud- for the Toronto Star, Douglas Quan, ies, he landed an internship at an wrote a recently published article animation studio in Los Angeles. on him. He is the new voice of Bugs Arjo Atayde stars in the socio-political action drama series “Bagman,” which is Bunny and one of the current voic- Looking for work opportunities, he from iWant, Rein Entertainment, and Dreamscape. ABS-CBN es for Daffy Duck, Pepe Le Pew, had gigs as a stand-up comedian, Tweety, Woody Woodpecker, Boo- brief late-night host and animation MANILA — Arjo Atayde won best ways been to represent our coun- Boo Bear, Ranger Smith, Dino.and , artist. Bauza started his career in actor at the 3rd Asian Academy try in any way I can,” said Atayde Marvin the Martia for Looney animation as a character designer, Creative Awards on Friday for his in an Instagram post, prior to being Tunes Cartoons.n working with a few production stu- role in “Bagman.” announced as the winner. “Nine dios in Hollywood. It was this intro- years into my work in this indus- He is Canadian-born American duction to the animation world that Representing the Philippines, try, I was finally given the chance.” voice actor Eric Adrian Bauza. eventually led him to a successful Atayde, 30, won for his perfor- career in voice-overs.[1] mance as a barber who is entan- Atayde entered the pool of nomi- Eric Bauza grew up in the Toronto gled in the dangerous world of pol- nees after he was named the na- suburb of Scarborough, Ontario. In His roles include Stimpy on Ren itics in the iWant and Dreamscape tional winner from the Philippines. his early school days, Bauza would and Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon", series. He is the only winner from the get in trouble for doing impres- Rudolfo Rivera/White Pantera on country in the main competition. sions of his teachers and he would El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny He beat out nominees from several do impressions of cartoon charac- Rivera, Foop on The Fairly OddPar- Asian countries, including South Asian Academy Creative Awards, ters. Aside from his knack of imi- ents, Lord Stingray on Superjail!, Korea, home to best drama series now on its third year, aims to rec- tating people’s voices, he was a co- Chairman Drek from the 2016 winner “Crash Landing on You,” ognize “creative excellence” in pro- medic character who was very Ratchet & Clank game, the Beagle and Singapore, where the awards duction from among the 16 coun- much involved with the creative Boys on DuckTales, Master Frown show is based. tries participating. It is part of the arts. He studied at Cardinal New- on Unikitty! Flip Champion on Singapore Media Festival. ∎ man Catholic High School (now St. “Even before I first stepped foot (Continued on page18 ) into this industry, my goal has al- 5 Fil-Am artists score nominations for 2021 Grammys

By Margo Hannah De Guzman the music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Gabriella Wil- Quadra son wrote on social media. Musicians of Filipino descent are Christine Allado among the nominees for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards set to take Filipino-British actress and singer place in January 2021. Christine Allado received the Gram- my nomination “Best Musical Thea- Five Filipino-American music art- ter Album” for ‘The Prince of ists were among the names an- Egypt’. Allado starred as Tzipporah, nounced by America’s Recording Moses’ wife, in the West End stag- Academy as it revealed its Com- ing for ‘The Prince of Egypt’ from plete Nominees List for the 2021 three-time Academy Award-winner Grammys on November 24, 2020. Stephen Schwartz. H.E.R. Fil-Am artists (Clockwise) H.E.R., Robert Lopez with Kristen Anderson- “Who knows what miracles you can Award-winning musician H.E.R. is Lopez, Brian Keith Warfield, Christine Allado, and Toro y Moi are nominees achieve?” So ridiculously nominated for three Grammys for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Photos from H.E.R., Toro y Moi, thrilled to be #GRAMMY nominat- which include “Song Of The Year” Christine Allado, Brian Keith Warfield, and ABC (screengrab). ed for the @princeofegyptuk al- for her powerful hit ‘I Can’t bum!! Actually pinch me cuz this is American father and a Filipina 62nd Grammy Awards in 2020. Breathe’, “Best R&B Song” for craaaazyyy!!” Christine Allado mother. The music artist debuted ‘Better Than I Imagine’, and ‘Slow wrote in an Instagram post. at the 61st Grammys in 2019 with “WOWWWWW. SO GRATE- Down’ with Jamaican singer Skip two golden gramophones out of 5 FUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shout out to the Marley. Robert Lopez and wife Kristen nominations even without releas- teams!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Music is amazing Anderson-Lopez 13 nominations in 3 years!!!!!!!!!!! H.E.R., whose real name is Gabriella ing her debut album. Wilson again enjoyed five nominations at the Unreal. Thank you for listening to Wilson, was born to an African- (Continued on page 18)

December 2020 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 LIFESTYLE Eye health at risk during Ellen DeGeneres gifts pandemic, warns expert Filipina nurse with a brand new car ANKARA – Increased use of digital devices during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic could PICTURE affect eye health adversely, a Turkish eye doctor warned on Wednesday.

Prof. Atilla Bayer told Anadolu Agency that as online education has re- placed face-to-face education in most countries because of coronavirus, both It was such a nice early can’t do anything but to be adults and children should Christmas gift for Flor strong for them,” she said. be aware of the risk of my- Bayer said that with the look at the horizon line to Mavlyn Roz, a Filipino opia as a result of increased decrease in blinking reflex, change the near focus to far nurse based in Los Angeles, Roz also shared that she got usage of smart phones, tab- light sensitivity can in- focus, spend time with fam- California. infected with the corona- lets and computers. crease in children with al- ily and indulge in different virus last March and it af- lergies. “Redness, burning, activities,” Bayer said. Celebrity talk show host fected their family finan- Arguing that the use of fast blinking can occur, and Ellen DeGeneres with pro- cially because she had to smart devices for a long even tic disorders may Bayer said the brightness ducer Andy Lassner sur- stop working. time adversely affects emerge." level of the screen is also of prised Flor when they per- blinking reflex, he said: critical importance. sonally delivered a brand Relating how she goes to “The duration that eye re- He recommended precau- new car to her house. work every day, Roz said: mains open increases, and tions to protect eye health. “Screen brightness should “Right now, me and my consequently dryness, be at optimum level, not In a video uploaded on the husband share a car. If I known as xerophthalmia, “At least 60 centimeters too bright. Not only should official YouTube channel of don’t have the car, I some- occurs. Symptoms such as [nearly 24 inches] of dis- they set brightness and dis- The Ellen DeGeneres’ Show, times ask my co-workers to redness, watering, sense of tance should be set be- tance properly, but the the award-winning TV host pick me up and I walk or burning are more common tween the eye and the de- screen should be kept at said they have been high- sometimes I take Uber.” in dry environments.” vice,” Bayer said. “Eyes eye level as well,” he said. lighting some incredible should be rested every 30 frontline workers all month When DeGeneres asked Synthetic tears can provide minutes. One should go out He also advised limiting the long to show them appreci- what it is like for her to be a relief in case of dryness in to balcony or garden, and use of gaming devices duration for what they do. frontliner, she replied that eyes, he added. ing this period. (Anadolu) she was “honored just be- Flor Roz takes care of pa- ing there for people who tients with COVID-19 at the she is taking care of.” hospital where she works Lack of sleep makes body and narrated how tough it “It’s just amazing what has been for a frontliner you’ve been doing. I know more vulnerable to infections like her to work amid this that you and your husband health crisis. are sharing one car. So I’ve partnered with Hyundai “I became a nurse because and they want to thank you ISTANBUL – Sleep, exer- since I was a kid, I love for your service. They want cise, and stress control are helping people. The pan- to give you this Hyundai significant factors for a demic has changed every- Palisade. This is your car. strong immune system, thing. People who are sick, No more Ubers for you,” said Turkish scientists since they cannot be visited DeGeneres said. Monday, warning that sleep by their family, I will be the deprivation causes vulnera- one who’s gonna be by The TV host also thanked bility to infectious diseases. their side and let them Roz for doing a tough job. know that there is this per- "Get enough sleep so that son who loves them,” she “Just know how much we enough melatonin is secret- said. love you and appreciate ed, do not smoke, do not you and when you’re ex- use tobacco products, eat a Because she is exposed to hausted, in those times that diet rich in vegetables and those who are sick with the you can barely go on any- fruits, exercise regularly," on sleep disorders, stress- Timur Erk, the head of the virus, Roz said she hasn’t more, just remember how Turkish Kidney Foundation ing the role of sleep in body foundation, warned that been home for months to many people love you and said in a statement on ways repair. essential vitamins and min- see her husband and their how many people are so to strengthen the immune erals should be taken to two-year old son. grateful for you. Thank you system. Experimental studies prove meet the needs of people for what you do,” she said. a strong relationship be- amid the coronavirus dis- “It’s just heartbreaking not ∎ The foundation also recom- tween the immune system ease 2019 (Covid-19) pan- to see your family. But I mended washing hands and sleep, she noted, add- demic. regularly and properly, as ing that in a study in which well as reducing stress lev- people who were only al- "Healthy diet, exercise, els. lowed four hours of sleep stress control, and sleep … for four nights had much A saying of our grandmoth- Catch the Waves "It has been shown that the weaker immune responses ers, 'children grow asleep', immune system is impaired when given the flu vaccine now applies to all individu- Toronto’s “FEEL GOOD” and vulnerability to infec- on the fifth day compared als and has been proven by tions rises in many sleep- to those who had regular scientific research," he add- Filipino Community Newspaper related diseases," said Dr. hours of sleep. ed. (Anadolu) Derya Karadeniz, an expert online at: www.filipinosmakingwaves.com

Page 16 December 2020 Filipinos Making WAV ES RELIGIOUS INSPIRATIONS Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St. Joseph”

With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021.

Pope Francis said he was a year of St. Joseph? What special graces are establishing the year so available during this that “every member of the In making his declaration, year? faithful, following his exam- Pope Francis noted that this ple, may strengthen their year marks the 150th anni- As Catholics pray and re- life of faith daily in the com- versary of the saint’s proc- flect on the life of St. Joseph plete fulfillment of God’s lamation as patron of the throughout the coming will.” Universal Church by Pope year, they also have oppor- Pius IX on Dec. 8, 1870. tunities to gain a plenary Here’s what you need to indulgence, or remission of know about the Year of St. Pope Francis said the coro- all temporal punishment Joseph: navirus pandemic has due to sin. An indulgence heightened his desire to can be applied to oneself or Why does the Church reflect on St. Joseph, as so to a soul in Purgatory. have years dedicated to many people during the specific topics? pandemic have made hid- An indulgence requires a den sacrifices to protect specific act, defined by the The Church observes the others, just as St. Joseph Church, as well as sacra- passage of time through the quietly protected and cared mental confession, Eucha- liturgical calendar - which for Mary and Jesus. ristic Communion, prayer includes feasts such as for the pope’s intentions, Easter and Christmas, and “Each of us can discover in and full detachment from seasons such as Lent and Joseph -- the man who goes sin. Advent. In addition, howev- unnoticed, a daily, discreet er, popes can set aside time and hidden presence -- an Special indulgences during for the Church to reflect intercessor, a support and a the Year of St. Joseph can be more deeply on a specific guide in times of trouble,” received through more than Lord’s Prayer. their virtues here on earth. aspect of Catholic teaching the pope wrote. a dozen different prayers The Catholic Church honors or belief. Past years desig- and actions, including pray- Why does the Church St. Joseph as the foster fa- nated by recent popes in- He also said he wanted to ing for the unemployed, honor St. Joseph? ther of Jesus. He is invoked clude a Year of Faith, Year highlight St. Joseph’s role as entrusting one’s daily work as the patron saint of the of the Eucharist, and Jubilee a father who served his to St. Joseph, performing a Catholics do not worship Universal Church. He is also Year of Mercy. family with charity and hu- corporal or spiritual work saints, but ask for their the patron of workers, fa- mility, adding, “Our world of mercy, or meditating for heavenly intercession be- ther, and a happy death. Why did the Pope declare today needs fathers.” at least 30 minutes on the fore God and seek to imitate (catholicnewsagency.com)

IN LOVING MEMORY

Savath Chea May 29, 1950—December 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Savath Chea announces his passing at the age of 70 after a longstanding illness. Savath will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Sinan, and his children, Visay (Ligaya), Debbie, Michael (Chantal). Savath will also be fondly remembered by his two grandchildren, Levi and Dominic, by his borther-in-law, Sophorn (Saran), by his nephews, Sophal (Sopha), Borin, Pherk (Chivy), Samross, Charck, by his nieces Sokhom (Sopheap), Sopheap, Lisa, Christarn, and by many extended family in his native home of Cambodia.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around you and whispered ‘Come with Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating . Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. It’s lonesome here without you. We miss you more each day. Life doesn’t seem the same since you’ve gone away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong we seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on.” Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping. We’ll meet again someday. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

December 2020 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 17 BUSINESS PH execs continue investing in digital transformation

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By MON TORRALBA Managing Editor, Waves With years of service as IT “My goal has always been Manager behind her, Onette through education and has successfully embarked meeting the needs of fami- on another career. It did lies”, says Onette. not take long for this entre- preneur to rise as Regional Under her tutelage, many Vice President with Primeri- entrepreneurs have also ca Financial Services Ltd. found success in owning a Through helping hundreds business and earning great of families, Onette quickly income to supplement their gained the technical full-time work. Onette is a Bill Gates, Microsoft Bernard Arnault knowledge and system im- member of the Primerica Canadian Leadership Council plementation for a thriving USD129 billion. and WhatsApp, is USD104 and a member of Women in business. Onette Mendoza billion. Primerica Advisory Council. French businessman Ber- nard Arnault ranks fourth Other top 10 people on the HELP YOURSELF WHILE HELPING OTHER. Make a positive impact. on the list with a fortune of list are Warren Buffett Help families solve their financial problems, and you’ll earn additional USD105 billion, while Face- (different businesses), Lar- cash. Start part-time. You determine your hours and compensation book's founder Mark Zuck- ry Page (tech), Sergey Brin erberg is in fifth place. The (tech), Steve Ballmer (tech) potential. For more information, call Onette Mendoza at 647-937-7848 fortune of Zuckerberg, who and Mukesh Ambani or email: [email protected] Twitter: @OnetteMendoza owns Facebook, Instagram (energy). (Anadolu)

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Angel, Anne, Kathryn, Kim, Sarah, and Vice, enter Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars

KAPAMILYA STARS HAILED AS MOST INFLUENTIAL CELEBRITIES IN EDUKCIRCLE AWARDS

ABS-CBN personalities con- something positive out of tinue to receive recognition her viral video gaffe earlier for using their influence this year. Kim sold ‘Bawal and platform for social Lumabas’ t-shirts to help good as eight Kapamilya those affected by the COVID stars were recently named -19 pandemic. She also pub- by the 10th EdukCircle lished a song inspired by Awards as Most Influential Anne Curtis Coco Martin Kathryn Bernardo the viral statement that Celebrities of The Decade. youth. were part of the inaugural raked in over nine (9) mil- “I believe we all have the Fobes Asia’s 100 Digital lion views on YouTube. Leading the list is “Iba ‘Yan” responsibility to influence “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” Stars that aims to recognize host Angel Locsin. It can be one another – to do what is star Coco Martin, “The the most influential person- recalled that Angel led right, to lift each other up, House Arrest of Us” stars alities in the Asia-Pacific fundraising projects to help to create awareness about Daniel Padilla and Kathryn region. the country’s COVID-19 re- important matters, and to Bernardo, Popstar Royalty sponse, as well as relief ef- use our voice for the voice- Sarah Geronimo, and the forts in successive calami- less.” Unkabogable Star Vice Gan- ties this year. In her ac- da all thanked EdukCircle Vice Ganda ceptance speech Angel for the trust and love be- highlighted that everyone cause of the prestigious “I am just thankful for eve- has the responsibility to recognition. rything God has been giving influence one another to do me. My faith has been test- good. Sarah Geronimo ed this year, but I never gave up on trusting his will. Bea Alonzo The Forbes Asia recognition All in His glory! All for you, means a double win for An- Father God! Thank you, EdukCircle also named “It’s gel, Anne, Kathryn, Sarah, Forbes, for this recognition. Showtime” host Anne Curtis and Vice. There is truly love and and actress Bea Alonzo who light,” Kim said after she both promised to continue Daniel Padilla Forbes Asia took notice of learned about her latest setting good examples for Meanwhile, Kapamilya Kim Chiu who is included recognition. ∎ Angel Locsin the public, especially the stars also shined as they on the list after she made

arated and a bit bewil- 5 Fil-Ams nominat- derson-Lopez wrote on glad it’s getting the recogni- Fil-Can Eric Bauza dered. Twitter. tion it deserves. Now if we is voice of Bugs ed for Grammys can just bring this trophy Bauza’s rise comes at a The “Frozen II” soundtrack home!” Warfield said. time when viewership of featured seven songs com- (Continued from page14 ) animated and family- (Continued from page14 ) posed by the songwriting Toro y Moi friendly TV content in re- couple. ‘The Difference’ by Australi- Ballmastrz: 9009 and Leo- cent months has seen a Filipino-American compos- Brian Keith Warfield an electronic musician nardo in Batman vs. Teen- rise, likely because of all er Robert “Bobby” Lopez, the families stuck at home best known for co-writing Flume and featuring Black- age Mutant Ninja Turtles. Jhene Aiko’s “Chilombo” during the pandemic. songs featured in the Dis- Filipino artist Chaz Bear, album received a string of But what makes us espe- ney animated films known professionally as nominations including cially proud is that Eric is a It is truly amazing to hear “Frozen” and “Coco” with Toro y Moi, has been nomi- “Album of the Year”, Best Filipino-Canadian who is Bauza effortlessly shift in wife Kristen Anderson- nated for “Best Dance Re- Progressive R&B Album”, proud of his roots. In some and out of character. And Lopez, has been nominated cording”. The collaboration and “Best R&B Perfor- of the interviews, he his repertoire is more than for the “Frozen” sequel’s is the first between the two mance” for the song” proudly wears his Toronto just the mischievous soundtrack ‘Into the Un- artists. ‘Lightning & Thunder’. R&B Raptors cap and candidly wascally wabbit. It in- known’ performed by Idina producer Brian Keith The Recording Academy’s talks about his creative cludes Daffy Duck, Tweety Menzel featuring Aurora. Warfield of Filipino and Af- prestigious awards night influences while growing Bird and Marvin the Mar- rican-American descent for 83 categories will be and his penchant for fol- tian. “We were so surprised and was part of the team who hosted by “The Daily Show” lowing Mr. Dress Up, a excited when we heard! worked on the album. host and GRAMMY- popular Canadian chil- Ask him to try to decon- There are no nominations struct the mechanics of without the incredible di- nominated comedian Tre- dren’s TV show. “3 Grammy nominations how he is able to modulate rectors, crew, artists and vor Noah and is set to be and one of them being AL- Bauza’s profile has sky- his voice to get the right engineers at broadcast live from Los An- rocketed since he was Bugs Bunny pitch and tone @Disneyanimation. We are BUM OF THE YEAR! geles on January 31, 2021. and the best he can muster so grateful to the thousands Wow, shout out to the tapped to voice the iconic (goodnewspilipinas.com) Looney Tunes character is: It’s sort of like “holding of people that helped make whole team! We worked so Bugs Bunny, who turned my breath and putting this possible,” Kristen An- hard on this album so I’m 80 this year. His popularity strain on my throat” while is on the rise. He’s been aiming for a nasally Brook- inundated with interview lyn accent. requests and even got To advertise some shoutouts from ce- “I don’t really think about lebrities, leaving him exhil- it,” he says. “It kind of just happens naturally.” Email : filipinonewswaves@gmail

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