Society of Seven with Special Guests in a Benefit Concert for The
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SPECIAL THANKS YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS, YOUR FAVORITE THEATER The City of Cerritos would like to extend its utmost gratitude to the organizations and individuals who have made this concert possible. City of Cerritos Donation Drive Organizers Mayor Bruce W. Barrows FilAm TV Society of Seven With Special Guests in a Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Pulido Protect-A-Sole Councilmember Carol K. Chen Victory Cargo Councilmember Joseph Cho, Ph.D. Benefit Concert for the Philippines Councilmember George Ray Media Sponsors FilAm TV Sponsored by The City of Cerritos Honored Guests Asian Journal—Cora and Roger Oriel Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega, Consul KTLA 5—Cher Calvin General of the Consulate General KSCI 18—Jannelle So “Kababayan Today” of the Philippines Congressman Alan Lowenthal Business Supporters Ambassador Phil Wendell, Goldilocks USA American Red Cross Sheraton Cerritos Hotel Terry M. Hill and Associates Diamond Sponsors The Sign Factory ($2,500+ contribution) Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday, December 19, 2013, 7:00 pm Conant Auto Retail Group Pre-Show Performers and Special Attractions Platinum Sponsors There will be one 20-minute intermission. ($1,000–$2,499 contribution) Ricardo Brown, Philippine Matthew John Ignacio, Cellist Cerritos Mitsubishi Basketball Association and Tateng Katindig, Pianist The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. Jusuru International—Dr. Minou Tran and Pepperdine University Q Minor Dance Group Carmelita E. Lampino Hall of Fame Member Ross Middle School Choir Leelin Family/Goldilocks Cerritos High School Filipino American Soldiers Los Cerritos Center Mall Dance Drill Team Color Guard On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (known as Yolanda in the Philippines) slammed into Crooks & Castles, The Picerne Group Whitney High School central Philippines, leaving a trail of destruction and despair. Heavy rains and strong winds Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem Mark Specialty T-Shirts Club Kaibigan Dance Troupe and Gloria Pulido DRH prompted widespread flooding and landslides, demolishing the central region. To date, the Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Teal typhoon has resulted in the deaths of 5,598 people, and an estimated 3.8 million people have Frank Aurelio Yokoyama Planning and Promotions Committee and Contributors Marisse Abelgas Ann Muñoz been displaced. Roughly 1.2 million homes have been damaged or destroyed. The City of Gold Sponsors Bing Alabanza Dr. Larry Natividad Cerritos is proud to sponsor tonight’s benefit concert as a way for the community to unite in ($600–$999 contribution) Marison Arcilla Dan E. Nino Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo Jimmy Brink Chloe Olvera support of those in need. Funds from tonight’s performance will be donated to the American The Bringas Ricardo Brown Gloria Perlas Pulido Red Cross, which has dispatched a network of volunteers to the Philippines to address Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Isabelle Candelaria Stephanie Velasco Poserlo CalMet Services, Inc. Andrew Castaneda Donn Quintos emergency needs for food, water, shelter, and relief supplies. Bank of America Loan Officer Ruben Cuatrona Jr. Melissa Ramoso Jessie Cordova Justin De La Fuente Marissa Rebaya Filipino Seniors of Cerritos Association Annalisa Enrile ABC Unified School Board Gold Star Technology Arldwin Flores Member Armin Reyes Jose and Doris Iglesias Cebrina Flores Michael Rizal Norma and Ben Liepe, Rosita Dennis Garcia Paolo Roca and Ricardo Quimlat Erlinda Granada-Sabah Hanson Ruff Lifestream Global Ministries, Inc. John Harrison Ishaq Sabah On Behalf of Georgina Karson Jose and Doris Iglesias Carlo Salonga and Pinky Avila Matthew John Ignacio Captain Victor Shen Congressman Alan and Dr. Debbie Lowenthal Paige Ignacio Jarick Simbol Mr. Robert Maniaci Bill Ines Victoria Simbol Mr. Luisito Ong Joel Jacinto Jannelle So Joy Villavicencio-Roque and Friends Carmelita E. Lampino Lydia Soriano Judy Takayama Menard Leelin Aris Tagle Mendrei Leelin Cheryl Tsang, ABAOC Felix B. Lopez Treasurer and Logistics Chair Artesia Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama Victor Manalo YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS, YOUR FAVORITE THEATER BIOGRAPHIES Society of Seven originated in Hawaii, where Popular Filipino television host and entertainer it was voted the “Best Show in Waikiki” by Honolulu Nonoy Zuñiga started as a Folk singer in 1971. magazine and was honored with a Lifetime In a career that has spanned almost four decades, Achievement Award from the Hawaii Academy he has garnered two Awit Awards (the Philippines’ of Recording Arts. The group moved to Las Vegas in equivalent of the Grammys), including for “Best 2001 and soon was named one of the best acts in Sin Male Vocal Performer.” His album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin City. The one-of-a-kind variety troupe is known for earned four Aliw Awards and the singer was named its trademark performances, which merge popular “Best Pop Male” vocalist and 1982 “Entertainer of hits and Broadway show tunes in a flashy Las Vegas the Year.” Zuñiga also won a Katha Award for “Most setting, accentuated by skillful dancing, in-your-face Outstanding Recording Artist.” His acclaimed songs comedy, and hilarious celebrity impersonations. The include Love Without Time, Never Ever Say Goodbye, ensemble is full of “big voices, a little shtick and a lot Doon Lang, and Kumusta ka. His CDs, which include of heart,” hails The Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Love Album and The Duet Album, have all been certified Gold or Platinum. Filipino-American singer-songwriter-actor As a child, Filipino R&B and Soul songstress Martin Nievera is the host of the popular Lhey Bella often performed with her entertainer Filipino musical variety show ASAP. Known as the mother. When Bella entered a singing contest on “Concert King” of the Philippines, Nievera boasts national television, she caught the attention of 18 Platinum albums, including Martin...Take One, one of the judges — Kuh Ledesma, also known as The Best Gift, and Forever. He has dazzled crowds the “Pop Diva of the Philippines.” With Ledesma’s worldwide with his signature hit On the Right guidance and support, Bella released her first Track and his own adaptations of Broadway tunes single, Stop, which received significant air time and movie and soap-opera theme songs. Nievera on MTV Asia. In her performances with Society has appeared in 11 movies and seven television of Seven, Bella demonstrates her comedic streak series and specials. and wide vocal range with Broadway show tunes and Pop songs..